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Omnipotrent — Usagi Yojimbo:The Rabbit Ronin: basket hat version

Published: 2016-12-12 17:07:30 +0000 UTC; Views: 3407; Favourites: 71; Downloads: 3
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Description Usagi Yojimbo, Rōnin Rabbit of the Feudal Lord Mifune's house, and trusted Samurai protector for his clan.

He is a warrior beyond his years, and true master of Bushido and the art of the honorable blade, many a clan, ninja, and war lord alike have risen against him only to fall. 

His path has taken him from province to province of Edo Japan, working as a samurai for hire, in war time, and out of the goodness of his heart, repaying the debt he owes for so many squandered years of his youth before finding the path.

Now, up against a savage clan of the Neko Ninjas, Usagi faces a foe even more dire an wretched who's come to join the scene aiding him in slaughtering the Ninja just so the two of them could have the last dance....a warrior who's said to fight like a demon...because it's rumored that he is one....

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Yes, this is the same image, just with a hat.

Usagi Yojimbo is a comic book series created by Stan Sakai, an exceptional artist and comic writer who it has been my pleasure to meet in person.  I've loved his work for quite some time, and decided to attempt drawing some of his creations. 

Think Samurai Jack, before there was Samurai Jack, except he's an anthropomorphic rabbit, and take away the future and time traveling magic narrative and gimmick making it raw and realistic, and violent despite the animal characters involved...like a furry version of Last Samurai...and that is essentially Usagi Yojimbo. 

He's crossed over with the Ninja Turtles before a number of times, as well as have his own independent success via his own journey's across feudal Japan, fighting for justice and honor with, and sometimes against friends. 

It's definitely worth a look if you haven't heard of the character before.
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Comments: 15

Sunset--Samurai [2019-08-21 12:25:59 +0000 UTC]

ive always saved this comic to read for later for such a long time, this just makes me wanna stop saving it and read it now lol

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Omnipotrent In reply to Sunset--Samurai [2019-08-22 18:40:22 +0000 UTC]

Tis quite good

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SpiritoftheSamurai [2017-07-15 05:09:05 +0000 UTC]

Sooo awesome!

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Omnipotrent In reply to SpiritoftheSamurai [2017-07-15 05:14:51 +0000 UTC]

You like Usagi?!

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SpiritoftheSamurai In reply to Omnipotrent [2017-07-15 19:13:09 +0000 UTC]

I love Usagi, and Gaara

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Omnipotrent In reply to SpiritoftheSamurai [2017-07-15 20:21:25 +0000 UTC]

SWEET!

I've met/know the creator 

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SpiritoftheSamurai In reply to Omnipotrent [2017-07-16 06:26:29 +0000 UTC]

Stan Sakia? He's a sweetie pie eh? You're so lucky🍀 we've only chatted online here and there, he's a strong guy, kind, supportive and inspiring. It is tragic about his wife but I'm happy he found Julie Fujii and was able to perservere much like a samurai would.

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Omnipotrent In reply to SpiritoftheSamurai [2017-07-16 06:27:55 +0000 UTC]

He's an utter gentleman, so chill, and Julie Fujii believe or not was one of my art instructors, it's how I met him

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SpiritoftheSamurai In reply to Omnipotrent [2017-07-16 06:42:41 +0000 UTC]

I wish I could've gone to art school...I'm like double jealous now lol you've got amazing art skills btw! I believe there is an Usagi themed contest going on, you should consider entering unless that's not your cup of tea. There is a Facebook group called Usagi's Dojo which is upholding the contest and I think the prizes are art supplies and cash~ I discovered Usagi through my obsession with Musashi Miyamoto which is the historical warrior Usagi is based off of. Stan Sakai's book is mixed with traditional japanese stories along with murder myteries and humour. It's so dynamic and sometimes very, very educational...how do you feel /or what do you think about Usagi's upcoming appearance in the tmnt 2012 version? 

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Omnipotrent In reply to SpiritoftheSamurai [2017-07-16 07:28:45 +0000 UTC]

Could I have a link to this contest thingy?

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SpiritoftheSamurai In reply to Omnipotrent [2017-07-16 21:41:34 +0000 UTC]

Aw crap they've already chosen the winners, the FB group is called Usagi Yojimbo Dojo I wasn't keeping tabs on it, sorrrry! 😓

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Omnipotrent In reply to SpiritoftheSamurai [2017-07-17 00:06:48 +0000 UTC]

That's fine, would've loved to enter it anyway, what do you think of my Jei pic?

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WOLFBLADE111 [2016-12-12 17:10:44 +0000 UTC]

Nice.

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Omnipotrent In reply to WOLFBLADE111 [2016-12-12 17:15:46 +0000 UTC]

Thank you much

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WOLFBLADE111 In reply to Omnipotrent [2016-12-12 18:15:09 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome.

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