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kara-lija — Explicit Passivity
Published: 2006-11-16 01:59:02 +0000 UTC; Views: 10629; Favourites: 236; Downloads: 136
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FULL VIEW PLEASE!!! Lot's of cool details are lost in the smaller size!!Now Gin, why the masochism? Here's Ichimaru Gin (in his Arrancar arc clothes) and Matsumoto Rangiku from Bleach. I love this couple (obviously). Anyways, a little explaining about this pic: In this piece are their two "zanpakutou", or, "soul-slayer" sword. Zanpakutou look like regular swords, until it's owner calls it's name, this act is called the "shikai". The zanpakutou's power is a reflection on the owner, so each "shinigami"s ("death-god") shikai is different.
Gin's zanpakutou, "Shinsou" (lit. "Divine Spear"), is short more like a long knife than a sword. When he calls out, "Ikorose, Shinsou" ("Shoot to Death, Divine Spear") the sword literally shoots out lightning fast and pierces anything it comes into contact with.
Matsumoto's zanpakutou, "Haineko" (lit. "Ash Cat") looks like a regular sword until she calls out "Unare, Haineko!" ("Roar, Haineko!") it then dissolves into an ash-like sand that can slice through anything.
So. In this pic, each are weilding their weapon but nobody is really making a move. God Kubo Tite is killlling me with the suspense!! It about killed me in the comic (and anime) in the Soul Society arc, when Matsumoto blocked Shinsou and then Gin refused to fight her.... le sigh...
Anyways, the song for this piece is "Passive" by A Perfect Circle. This and "The Noose" by A Perfect Circle are THE most perfect songs for Gin and Ran. Download "Passive" here: [link]
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I always thought it was cool how they have similar zanpakto. Like we dont find out gin's can turn to dust until he gets mauled by Aizen and HIDES QUICKLY IN BYAKUYA'S MANSION WHILE THE WORLD BELIEVES HIM TO BE DEAD, anyway, yeah thats just what i thought was interesting...
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awesome, like the affect 4 haineko, n the backgrounds really nice
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I love your explanation of why he isn't smiling, and I love you have a song to go with every pic you make! This is beautiful!
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Awesome pic
Where do I find that part in the anime and manga? I vaguely remember watching that ep.
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this is very beautiful.
[..is currently listening to "never meant to belong"... from the BLEACH soundtrack]
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and i COMPLETELY agree with the suspense is killing me part of your description!
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OMG! I LOVE YOU! You draw such amazing stuff! The emotion in this just tugs at my heart strings
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When I look at this art work something goes through my head like "WHY GIN!? Why did you leeeeaaaaveee heeeeeeerrrr!?!?!?"
... or somthing like that. Wonderful artwork if you didn't get the hint.
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I love this pairing even more now...such an awesome depiction of the two. +fave
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wonderful ambiance to this pic! I love that pair, too. Always a pleasure to run across another GinxRangiku fan! Especially when they do such wonderful art *grin*
Of course, the way the manga is going now, who knows how long it'll take to bring them back into contact so we can (maybe possibly someday) see some resolution.
Keep up the good work!
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Onoes, Gin looks annoyed XD I like the ashen effect Rangiku's sword has
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GinRan happens to be one of my favourite pairings in Bleach too. And the angst it generates is really too much sometimes. 
Really lovely picture. I think if they ever face off in the manga, it'll be full of reluctance too... and would probably kill me with suspense. Gin about killed me with him saying goodbye to Rangiku already... that sincere but sad smile...
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Oh totally! I felt the same way, when he smiled back at her the regret was so thick you could cut it with a knife. It broke my heart! I'm glad you like the pic, thank you for the faves!!
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Really awesome girl.
I noticed that in the 3 pics of GinRan, Gin isn't smiling... why?
(sorry if is a stupid question >.< )
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No No!! I'm actually really glad you noticed that he wasn't smiling! I always thought that in the best moments between these two (how few there were) Gin wasn't smiling, but either looked frustrated (in the fight with hitsugaya) or regretful ( Aizen's escape to Hueco). The only time I really remember (which I could be wrong,but oh well >> ) is the flashback scene when Gin saved Ran. And even then it was a child's innocent smile and not that creepily odd smile he always has plastered on now. So. I usually draw Gin with a contemplative look, or pissed off look, because I beleive that Ran is about the only one that can break that ice he's got around him.
The other reason was that he looked REALLY HAWT when he doesn't smile ( well hell, I think he looks great even when he is...>.<
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Ahhhhhh that explains all.
Thanks for the response
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AHHH it's so awesome!!!! 
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Thank you sweetie!! 
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Oh jeez, that's beautiful. *_* I think this may just bring back the muse I lost last week. I love it!
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Ahhh muses, I hope you have found yours!!
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May I stalk you on LJ? 8D
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You are more than welcome to, though I warn you, I don't go on my LJ much(except to some LJ communities), you're much more likely to contact me here!
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I'll put on the flist eitherway. 
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Omg this is gorgeous...brilliant pic 
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Thank you! ~blushes~ and thanks for the fave too!
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Have you ever noticed that Gin's sword started a short sword, then it grew into a regular sword without shikai or anything? Just like Orihime's boob size keeps changing, and Matsumoto's mole dissapears.
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Haha went and fixed said mole problem...
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^^ You're such a good artist...
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Thank you sweetie ( awww I'm blushin') ^^
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Aha! I knew I forgot something! I totally forgot her mole! And I considered myself a complete Matsumoto fangirl! ~sulks~ I know what you mean though, there were lots of little things that got left out or changed along the way...
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Kubo forgets it all the time, don't worry. XD
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No idea who these characters are...they don't look familiar, but they're so beautifully drawn (your characters always are) that I have to fav them!
Wonderful job!
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