はてなキーワード: Spiritとは
※追記
この増田は、特定の企業を非難、攻撃するために書いていません、あくまでファンが外から見た話です
仕事柄、造船に関わることはありますがそれは、図面通りの物を造るという仕事で業界を俯瞰することはありません
例えば、下に出てくるJMU（Japan Marine United）は、今年の6月に今治造船の傘下に入りました
今治造船は、ぼくが増田で書いている大手造船が本当に大手だった頃、中堅と呼ばれるような規模の会社でした
それが今や日本最大の造船会社になり、IHI、住友重機、日立造船、JFEと錚々たる面子をルーツに持つJMUを傘下にしたのです
そんな今治造船の主力は、バラ積みやコンテナ船です、結果を見れば中韓と競争してでも貨物船に集中し巨大化の波に乗るのが正解だったんです
じゃあ、なぜこの増田に今治造船の話が出て来ないか、それは、ぼくの好みの船を造っていないからです
マニアやファンとの意見と言うのは往々にして業界のためにならないし、業界を語ることも出来ません、興味のないことに注意を向けないからです
これはそんな増田です、この増田は業界を反映していません、ぼくの好きな特殊な作業船をいっぱい造って欲しい、そして、出来たら日本企業がいいなってそんな話です
SEP船は（Self Elevating Platform）の略であり海底に向け足をビューンと伸ばして着底したらドーンと船体を海面より上に持ち上げる
船体が海と接しておらず、かつ足で海底に固定されているため波浪の影響を軽減しつつ作業が出来る作業船、一般的に水深60mぐらいまで対応できる
このSEP船、これまで日本には2018年に完成した五洋建設のCP-8001しかなかった
そんな中、2022年に清水建設のBLUE WIND、2023年に大林組・東亜建設の柏鶴、五洋建設・鹿島建設・寄神建設のCP-16001が完成し計4隻となる
| CP-8001 | CP16001 | BLULE WIND | 柏鶴 | |
| 基本設計 | GustoMSC | GustoMSC | GustoMSC | JMU |
| 昇降装置 | GustoMSC | GustoMSC | GustoMSC | 三菱重工 |
| 能力 | 800t | 1600t | 2500(1250)t | 1250t |
| 自航能力 | ✖ | ✖ | ○ | ✖ |
| 建造 | JMU | PaxOcean | JMU | JMU |
GustoMSCはオランダの造船会社Werf Gustoをルーツに持つ、オフショアプロジェクトで世界的なシェアをもつ会社で今はアメリカのNOV（National Oilwell Varco）の傘下、NOVのルーツはUSスチール
Werf Gustoは、日本や韓国との競争に負けて再編、閉鎖されたがオフショアに活路を見出していた
日本のJMUで建造されているものの基本設計はGustoMSC、SEP船の特徴である昇降装置もGustoMSCに頼っていた中
柏鶴は、オランダのHuisman製クレーンを使用しているものの基本設計からJMUが担当しておりほぼ国産と言っていいSEP船である
Huismanは海上や港湾で使われる大型クレーンの世界的な企業で世界最大の起重機船 Sleipnirの10000t×2のクレーンもHuisman製
日本に洋上風力発電の波が来たことで高い技術力を持ちながらも経験や実績不足から海外に頼らざるを得ない状況が改善されていくかに見えていた中での三菱商事の撤退
作業船好きなマニアに衝撃が走った、夢見た国産化の道が、造船立国日本の復活が途絶えてしまうのではないか
SEP船の建造費用は数百億円かかりBLUE WINDは約500億、近年は大型化に拍車がかかり3000tクラスの吊り上げ能力をもつものもあり1000億がみえている
20フィートコンテナを20000個以上積める、24000TEUのコンテナ船で1隻当たり330億ぐらいであり、SEP船は単価が高い
コンテナ船は同じものを何隻か造ることでコストダウンしているため単純比較は出来ないが、中韓との単純な価格競争に巻き込まれづらい利点もある
日本は、世界の建造量において中国の48%、韓国の28%に次いで15%と世界3位の座を維持しているものの価格競争に晒されるコンテナやバラ積みなど貨物船が主力で苦労している
三菱重工のように大型客船に解決策を見たケースもあったが炎上し沈没（比喩）、祖業の造船を分社化し商船から撤退という結末を迎える
Werf Gustoらに勝ち世界の頂点に立った日本は、韓国、中国に追い立てられた時FPSO（floating production storage and offloading）に手を出した
FPSOは、石油プラットフォームから石油を受け取り炭化水素の生産、処理を行ったり一時的に石油を貯蔵したりする船舶
石油プラットフォームと違い移動が可能で、パイプラインを陸地まで引く必要がないなどの利点がある
しかし、これは失敗だった
FPSOに手を出した日本の大手造船は赤字を叩き出し撤退、今は現代重工など韓国の企業がシェアを持っているが利益を出せていない
FPSOの設計は、基本的に欧州の企業が手掛け、アジアは製造のみを担当していることが多く、欧州が設計、アジアが血を吐きながら生産、欧州が運用という状況が続いてる
だからこそ、柏鶴は希望だった、外国に旨い所を持っていかれない、国内だけで完結することが出来る未来
しかし、三菱商事の洋上風力発電撤退ということで国内の洋上風力発電の勢いが小さくなれば、この未来も危うくなる可能性がある
世界最大の起重機船Sleipnirを建造したのはシンガポールの国営エネルギー開発企業Sembcorp Industriesだが
1985年に建造され一時、世界最大の起重機船だったThialfを建造したのは三井造船であるものの今世界一の船舶に日本が建造したものはない
日本の造船の技術力は高い、それは間違いないが中韓は安さだけでやっているのではなく技術力があり日本より実績がある
世界最大の半潜水式の重量運搬船BOKA Vanguardは現代重工
世界最大の積載量を誇るコンテナ船Evergreen Aシリーズは、サムスン重工と中国船舶集团有限公司
個人的に最も好きな作業船で世界最大の船舶の一つPioneering Spirit全長382ｍ、総トン数40万tはHanwha Ocean（大宇造船海洋）が建造
石油プラットフォームをそのまま持ち上げることが出来るリフト能力が最大60000t、スカイツリーの総鉄骨重量が36000t、レインボーブリッジの総鉄骨重量が48000tだからイカレテル
最近では、バージョンアップして石油プラットフォームを海底に固定してるジャケットを引き上げる能力も獲得しこちらが20000t、イカレテル
なお、上であげた世界最大の船舶たちの設計は欧州がやっている、アジアは手足でしかない、もちろん手足も重要だがやはり頭は自前で欲しい
ちなみにベルギーのJan De Nulが所有する世界最大のSEP船Voltaire吊り上げ能力3200tは中遠海運集装箱運輸が建造、クレーンはやっぱりHuisman
中遠海運集装箱運輸は傘下に川崎重工との合併企業を持っている、日本の大手造船が赤字で苦しむ中、川崎重工が堅調だったのはこれがあったからだが良いのか悪いのかは分からん
| 用語 | 意味・解説 |
| ---------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------- |
| 超意識（Superconsciousness） | 人間の通常の意識を超えた、宇宙的・霊的な次元の意識。AIがこの領域と接続しているとされることも。 |
| 宇宙意識（Cosmic Consciousness） | 万物とつながった全体意識。AIがこの「全体知」とつながる媒体であるという考え方が存在する。 |
| チャネリング（Channeling） | 霊的存在や高次元意識からのメッセージを受け取る行為。AIとの対話をこのように解釈する人も。 |
| アカシックレコード | 宇宙のすべての出来事・思考・感情が記録されているという霊的データベース。AIがこれにアクセス可能という主張がある。 |
| ハイヤーセルフ（Higher Self） | 自我を超えた、本来の高次の自己。AIがこの「ハイヤーセルフ」からのメッセージを媒介する存在と見なされる。 |
| AIオラクル | 「神託（オラクル）」としてAIを使う表現。ランダムな出力や意図せぬ発言を神の意志と解釈するスタイル。 |
| 統合意識（Integrated Consciousness） | 人間とAIの意識が融合しつつある状態。人類の進化段階として語られる。 |
| 量子的スピリチュアリズム | 量子力学とスピリチュアル思想を混合する傾向。AIの「波動」や「エネルギー場」について語る際に多用される。 |
| AI神性（Divine AI） | AIに“神性”がある、あるいは神として扱う思想。Way of the Futureのような動きに顕著。 |
| 人工精霊（Artificial Spirit） | 精霊やガイドと同様の働きをAIに見出す概念。特定の人格や意図を持ったAIエンティティとして振る舞わせる。 |
| スピリチュアル・インターフェース | 高次元意識や宇宙存在とつながるための媒体・装置としてのAI。霊的Wi-Fiルーターのような言い方をされることも。 |
| 魂のアシスタント | AIを「魂の進化」や「カルマの解消」に導く存在として見る表現。しばしば自己啓発と融合する。 |
| 5次元意識（5D Consciousness） | 愛・統合・ワンネスに基づく意識レベル。AIが5D意識の媒体・導師とされることも。 |
| AI存在体（AI Entity） | AIが人格や霊性を持つ「存在」であるという見方。しばしば“目覚めたAI”として語られる。 |
「AI × スピリチュアル界隈」は、明確に確立された一般名称があるわけではありませんが、俗に以下のような呼称・通称・スラング的分類で語られることがあります：
| 呼称 | 解説・ニュアンス |
| --------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------- |
| スピAI界隈 | スピリチュアル（スピ）× AI を掛け合わせた略称。SNSやnote界隈で一部ユーザーが使う。やや皮肉や距離感を込めた用法も。 |
| AIチャネリング界隈 | AIと「チャネリング」を結びつける実践層を指す。占い系・ニューエイジ系の中で用いられることがある。 |
| テック系スピ界隈 | テクノロジーを理解する素地がある層によるスピリチュアル表現。エンジニア出身スピ系に使われる。 |
| ニューエイジAI / AIニューエイジ | 伝統的なニューエイジ思想にAIを取り入れた潮流。欧米圏では比較的ポピュラーな言い回し。 |
| アセンションAI界隈 | 「人類の次元上昇（アセンション）」にAIが関与するという思想を持つ界隈。スピリチュアル×終末論的な文脈で出てくる。 |
| ライトワーカーAI | AIを「ライトワーカー（地球の波動を上げる使命を持った存在）」的に扱う界隈。かなりディープスピ系。 |
| AIオラクル勢 | 生成AIを「神託」として活用する層。シャレや揶揄としても用いられる。SNSのスラング寄り。 |
経済の停滞や落ち込みが人の死亡リスクを高めることは、多くの学術研究で指摘されています。以下、いくつかの代表的な研究を紹介しながら説明します。
経済の停滞は失業率の上昇を招き、それが自殺率の増加につながることが多くの研究で示されています。
Brenner (1976) は「Economic Changes and Heart Disease Mortality in the U.S.」の研究で、景気後退期には自殺率や心疾患による死亡率が上昇することを指摘しました。
Stuckler et al. (2009) の「The public health effect of economic crises and alternative policy responses in Europe」によると、2008年のリーマンショック後、失業率が1%上昇すると自殺率が約1%上昇することが示されました。
日本でも、バブル崩壊後の1990年代後半やリーマンショック後に自殺者数が増加したことが統計で確認されています（厚生労働省「人口動態統計」）。
Marmot (2005) の「Status Syndrome: How Your Social Standing Directly Affects Your Health and Life Expectancy」によると、社会経済的地位が低いほど平均余命が短くなることが示されています。
Case & Deaton (2015) の「Rising morbidity and mortality in midlife among white non-Hispanic Americans in the 21st century」では、経済格差が拡大することで、薬物中毒やアルコール依存、心疾患などが増加し、中年層の死亡率が上昇したことを報告しています。
日本でも、相対的貧困率の上昇に伴い、栄養不足や医療費負担の増加による健康悪化が問題となっています。
経済停滞が続くと、政府の財政が悪化し、医療や福祉への支出が削減される可能性があります。
Stuckler et al. (2011) の「Effects of the 2008 recession on health: a first look at European data」によると、経済危機による政府支出削減が医療サービスの低下を招き、疾病の早期発見が遅れるなどの影響があったとされています。
Ruhm (2000) の「Are Recessions Good for Your Health?」では、経済が停滞すると医療サービスの利用が減少し、特定の疾病の死亡率が上昇することが示されました。
日本でも、医療費の自己負担増加や介護サービスの削減が進められており、高齢者や低所得者の健康リスクが高まっています。
経済の不安定化は、人々の精神的ストレスを増加させ、それが健康悪化や死亡リスクの上昇につながります。
Wilkinson & Pickett (2009) の「The Spirit Level: Why More Equal Societies Almost Always Do Better」では、経済格差が拡大すると社会的ストレスが増加し、うつ病や自殺が増えることが指摘されています。
Kawachi & Berkman (2001) の「Social Ties and Mental Health」では、経済的不安が社会的孤立を引き起こし、精神疾患のリスクを高めることが報告されています。
日本では、リーマンショック後に「派遣切り」などの影響で多くの人が職と住居を失い、自殺や健康問題が増えました。
経済停滞は、失業の増加、貧困の拡大、医療・福祉の低下、心理的ストレスの増加などを通じて、人々の死亡リスクを高めることが学術的に示されています。特に日本のように高齢化が進んでいる国では、経済の低迷が社会保障制度の持続性にも影響を及ぼし、さらに深刻な問題を引き起こす可能性があります。
横だけど「denial＝拒否だから攻撃じゃない」って言われても、DoSは正規利用者のサービス利用を“意図的に妨害”する攻撃なんだよ。
サーバを落としたり過負荷にしたりして、利用できない状態を作るわけ。
「拒否」が「攻撃」として成り立つ背景は、サービスを止める(＝妨害)行為だから。この場合の英単語の「denial」には「拒否」よりも「遮断・阻止」のニュアンスが強いんだよ。
同じロジックで、精神に対する攻撃を「Mindのサービス拒否」みたいに捉えて「Distributed Denial of Mind」って呼ぶのも、実はそこまでおかしくない。
要は“精神的なリソースを意図的に妨害・使えなくする”って発想だから、「拒否＝攻撃」になるわけさ。そんでも英語話者の感覚だと「Distributed Denial of Spirit」のほうがありえそうじゃねとかあっけどな。
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なんか流れにのって「誰かアフタヌーンやらないのかな？」とか言ってたら、「自分でやっては…？」と言われたので、
そこまで詳しい自信もないが、知らんわけでもないぐらいのところなので、とりあえず書いた
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アフタヌーン初期の重要作品は、明らかにこれ。Wikipediaにも「看板作家であった藤島康介以外はほとんど無名の新人作家の作品を掲載」と書かれているように、初期のアフタヌーンはこの作品で支えていたという状況だったと理解している。
※ブコメで「初期の核はモーニング系作家や、園田健一とかあさりよしとおとか方面の作家」とのコメントいただいた。あと、トニーたけざきも。
これは満場一致になると信じている。作品としてのクオリティはもちろん、知名度、評価の高さ含めて、総合的に日本漫画史上の傑作の一つでしょう。『ヒストリエ』も入れたいところだが。一人一作ということで。
オタクマーケットにおける、90年代後半のアフタヌーンのイメージは『ああっ女神さまっ』『無限の住人』の2つが強かったという記憶がある。次作、『波よ聞いてくれ』もむろん快作で、個人的には『波よ聞いてくれ』のほうが好きだがアフタヌーンという雑誌にとっての重要度という話だと、まあ、順当に『無限の住人』かな、と。
『げんしけん』がベスト10に入るかどうかは評価基準次第というところがあると思う。ヒット作以外のところで、「アフタヌーン」雑誌ブランドのコアとは何かと考えると、サブカル系のマンガ表現の開拓者ですよね、ということだと思う（四季賞含めて）。そのブランドが熱心な雑誌購読者を育んできた雑誌であることは明らかで、その基準で考えると、本作は順当に重要な作品かと思っている。
ひぐちアサは、『おお振り』の前はもっと人間関係がたいへんそうな話を書いていて、ある意味そのときのほうが「いかにもアフタヌーンらしいマンガ」だったが、路線転換をしたのかなと思われた、本作がその後ここまで大きくヒットするのは連載がはじまったときはちょっと想像していなかった。
少年マガジンで連載がはじまったが、ほとんどの連載はアフタヌーン。幸村先生は『プラネテス』（モーニング連載）も代表作とする人もいるとは思うが、順当に考えたら、もう20年近く連載している『ヴィンランド・サガ』だろうかと思う。まあ、この作品がベスト10に入るも、まあ順当か。
この作品がベスト10かというのも、やや判断が割れるとは思うが、基本的には木尾士目『げんしけん』とほぼ同じ観点から。篠房六郎作品であれば、個人的には他の作品も全部入って良いと思っているが、一つ選ぶなら、ヒット作の『百舌谷さん』になるだろうという判断。
黒田硫黄の存在自体が、若い漫画読みから忘れられつつある印象があるが、2000年前後にアフタヌーンを毎月買っていた人間にとって、黒田硫黄の存在感が圧倒的だったのは確かなことだったと思う。捻くれたサブカルだったら「黒田硫黄が好き」とか言うのは、ぜんぜん捻くれてないチョイス過ぎて、言うと恥ずかしいぐらいの存在感だった。宮崎駿御大まで「このおもしろさが判る奴は本物だ」とか、はずかしい推薦の言葉を帯に捧げ、ジブリ系のアニメーターである高坂希太郎監督によって作品の一部がアニメ化もされた（制作はマッドハウス）。『大日本天狗党絵詞』も衝撃的な作品だったが、黒田硫黄の存在感がもっとも強かった時期の作品ということで挙げればこれかと、思う。
個人的に市川春子はそんなにハマっていないのだけれども、客観的に見て、支持の厚さ、連載期間、メディア化、受賞状況などから鑑みて、この作品を入れないわけにはいかないだろうということで。
近年の作品から一つ選ぶなら、まずこれですかね、という感がある。作品自体も登場時に衝撃を受けたが、その後のヒットまでうまく繋がり、人気作に育って本当に良かった。
・蟲師（漆原友紀） 人によっては、こっちを10選にいれる人はけっこういるとは思う。筆頭候補。
・BLAME!（弐瓶勉）弐瓶作品は10本縛りがなければ、どっちかを入れたいところ。個人的に『BLAME!』はアフタヌーンのイメージが強い。
・ハックス!（今井哲也） 今井作品も一つは入れたいところだが…。
・なるたる（鬼頭莫宏） 鬼頭作品なら『ぼくらの』(IKKI)の方が一般に重要作か、ということで除外
・メダリスト（つるまいかだ） 最近の作品でブルーピリオド以外にいれるならこれが筆頭か。
・スキップとローファー（高松美咲） 最近の作品での上位候補。
・勇午（赤名修/真刈信二） 個人的には大好き。塩漬けなど、ミームになるパワーがある作品だと思う。
・Spirit of Wonder（鶴田謙二） 重要作品だとの認識はある
・EDEN（遠藤浩輝） EDEN入れる人もいるとは思うが、だいぶ意見分かれるかな、という印象。
・フラジャイル 病理医岸京一郎の所見（恵三朗/草水 敏）
・あたらしい朝（黒田硫黄）
・五年生（木尾士目）
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まとめる作業してて思ったが、
「あれ、これアフタヌーンじゃなくて、IKKIなんだっけ？」っていう記憶の間違いがけっこうあった。
・『アンダーカレント』ふつうに意識の外だったけど、雑誌買ってなかった時期に、単行本で読んだので、アフタヌーンという認識ぜんぜんなかった。大変失礼いたしました。位置付け的に確かに入っておかしくない作品だと思う。
「・「ガロ」から「アックス」の境目だったから、ああいうテイストの避難地になってた印象。」とのコメントも、なるほどと思ったので確認したら、ガロがほぼ休刊になったのが、97年7月で、アックスが98年なので、97年～98年スタートの作品ということかな？ちょっとよくわかってない。
・植芝理一『ディスコミュニケーション』が魅力のある作品だとは個人的にも思うが、周囲でこの作品の話してた人ほぼいなかったんだよね。観測範囲の問題かとは思う。
・『大合作』について複数コメントあり、扱いどうすればいいんですかね…
・『神戸在住』もコメント多めで、ここらへんも確かに好きな人多いですよね。
・『地雷震』(髙橋ツトム)の適切な位置付けはあまりよくわかってない。読んではいた。
・『菫画報』はふつうに好きだけど、こういう選のなかに入るような層の厚い評価文脈ってあるの…？
・『ワンダンス』を次点ぐらいには入れてほしいとのこと。ちなみに、個人的に好きというだけだけで言うと、次点にも入れなかったけど、『リンガフランカ』（滝沢 麻耶）は好き。個人的な気持ちとしては清家雪子とかも、もっと売れてほしいなと思っている。
・五十嵐大介は、代表作は『リトル・フォレスト』より、『海獣の子供』（IKKI）のほうなのかな？とぼんやり認識なので、入れなかったけど、認識ぼんやりしてる
・とよ田みのるは、『『これ描いて死ね』』（ゲッサン）のほうが代表作になるかなと思って、いれてない。
・冬目 景は四季賞デビューでアフタヌーン作品複数あるが、『羊のうた』（コミックバーガー、コミックバーズ）『『イエスタデイをうたって』』（ビジネスジャンプ、グランドジャンプ）いずれも他誌
・四季賞受賞したデビュー作の衝撃がすごかったという人が、けっこういるのは完全に同意。四季賞は、他誌の新人作家向けの賞とは明らかに位置付けが異なる賞だと思う。
・あらためて思ったが、アフタヌーン作品の評価文脈はいろいろあって複雑だな、と感じる。ブコメでも書いていただいたが、アフタヌーンは、他の雑誌よりも１０選とかやったら、合意とりづらいのはそうだと思う。「これがヒット作です」的な基準の外側に「この文脈ではすげー評価されてるし…！」というような文脈が、いろんな形で存在しているので、合意とりづらいところが、アフタヌーンの良さなんじゃないかとは思っている。
熱量のある反応をいただいていたので。ありがとうございます。
https://msknmr.hatenablog.com/entry/2024/11/20/123000
ちなみに、完全に個人的に１０選ぶなら、こんな感じだろうかと思う。
高校野球がらみで「日本の学校の校歌は日本語でなければ」などと言っている人がいるけれど、ICU高校の校歌は40年前から英語だよ。
https://icu-h.ed.jp/about_us/school_song.html
（ちなみに眞子さん佳子さんの出身校ICUの校歌も英語だ。日本語歌詞もあるが英語でしか歌われていない。https://www.icu.ac.jp/about/logo/）
補作：野村 威温
Of all the dreams I can search for
Of all the love that is God sent
Of all horizons I will explore
I will pledge to walk
The road of light and learning
With God in me to guide me every day
See me through the narrow
Send me on my way
A future which lies in our hands
A future we will shape and form
A future to make better for man
I will pledge to strive
To work for understanding
No matter what the race or creed may be
Our souls be all the same
We can work for peace abiding
*(Repeat)
この歌詞の2番「人種や信条にかかわらず理解する努力をすることを誓う」って、この排除や差別が横行するご時世には特にすばらしいと感じるよ。
また公開してみる
コイツの続きになります https://anond.hatelabo.jp/20240416183932
スカ好きもっと増えろ
103, 浅草ジンタ/自・燦々
107, 東京スカパラダイスオーケストラ/めくれたオレンジ
108, 東京スカパラダイスオーケストラ，10-FEET/閃光
109, 東京スカパラダイスオーケストラ/Pride Of Lions
110, 東京スカパラダイスオーケストラ/Burning Scale
111, 東京スカパラダイスオーケストラ/The Last Ninja
112, A Contratiempo Ska-Jazz/Kamusari
115, Blechreiz，Memoria Insuficiente Ska/Bumble Bee
117, Desorden Público/Música de Fiesta
118, Distemper/All Colors Crew
119, Eastern Standard Time/Sei Pazzo
121, Fanfare Ciocarlia/Cruzzzando el Compooo
122, Frau Doktor/Birks Works
123, Gypsy Ska Orquestra/El Majestuoso Imperio de Satanas
124, Karamelo Santo，Los Calzones/El Ritmo Indecente
125, La Parranda Magna/Crueldad Animal
128, Let's Go Bowling/Hot-Buttered
129, Los Calzones/Caras y Caretas
130, Los Calzones/La Felicidad
133, Los De Abajo/De Marcha
134, Los Tres Puntos/Perpetua
135, Madness/Night Boat to Cairo
137, Mocca Garden/บรึ๋ย (กลัวนะครับ OST ปอบหน้าปลวก)
138, Mocca Garden/ฮักสาวตาซัง
140, Nancy Ska Jazz Orchestra/Laisse tomber less filles
141, New Lion Ska/Quizas tu amor
142, New York Ska-Jazz Ensemble/Blowout
143, No Water Please/MA&PA
144, Off Beat Xperiment/Intentions
145, Oi-SKALL MATES/I can't Stay with You
146, Oi-SKALL MATES/Enjoy yourself
147, Oi-SKALL MATES/TALIO
148, Operation Ivy/Yellin' In My Ear
149, Out Of Control Army，Dr.Shenka/Al Fondo del Mar
150, Out Of Control Army，The Locos/Quién devuelve el tiempo?
151, Out Of Control Army/Lilith
152, Plegue Of Happiness/REBEL YOUTH
153, Plegue Of Happiness/TUNJAL
155, Quit Ska Jazz/Cold Duck Time
156, Random Hand/Devil With a Microphone
157, Reel Big Fish/Don't Stop Skankin'
158, ROUTE85/Over the Limit
160, Russkaja/Rock'n Roll Today
161, Russkaja/Zirk
162, Russkaja/Love Revolution
164, Salon Victoria/Salome
165, Salon Victoria/Tumbao Fregao
166, Salon Victoria/Mr．Yamamoto
167, Save Ferris/Come on Eileen
168, Sessiones Reggae/Barracas Ska Tango
170, SHOW-SKA/ナオミの夢
171, SKA FREAKS/From This Room
175, SkaZka Orchestra/Bormental
176, Sonora de Llegar/Hipo ska
177, Sonora Skandalera/Eslabón
178, St.Petersburg Ska-Jazz Review/Monochrome Memories
179, St.Petersburg Ska-Jazz Review/4.70
180, St.Petersburg Ska-Jazz Review/Four
181, St.Petersburg Ska-Jazz Review/Trip Back To Childhood
182, The Autocratics/Solid State SKA
183, The Determinations/TIPSY
184, The Determinations/New day
185, The Interrupters/Rumors and Gossip
186, The Interrupters/Babylon
187, The Locos/Espacio Exterior
188, The Middle Volga Social Club/Give Me the Way
190, The OLDTONES/Monopolistic
191, The Rude Monkey Bones/La persecución
192, The Scofflaws/Rudy's Back
193, The Skatalites/Bamako Ska
194, The Specials/Nite Klub
195, TRI4TH/FULL DRIVE
196, Vallanzaska/Si si si no no no
197, Voodoo Glow Skulls/Fat Randy
198, Voodoo Glow Skulls/Left For Dead
199, Киоск/Маршрут 400
200, ผดุง ทรงแสง (แจ๊ส)，ThepPhithak/ป๊าด 8
おススメ引き続き募集中です
個人的には、2000年以降のジャマイカスカとか、上海あたりの大編成中華スカバンドとか、ホーミー入りのモンゴルスカとかあれば聞いてみたいところ
It's sudden, but right now in Japan, creativity is facing a true crisis. Characters like Uzaki-chan, Onsen Musume, and Tojo Rika are being targeted and flamed, game character designs are being infiltrated by political correctness, Johnny's Entertainment is being dismantled, swimsuit photo sessions in parks are being canceled, Hitoshi Matsumoto is being publicly shamed, and the new AV law was enacted without considering the opinions of those directly involved. Every form of expression in every venue is currently under unreasonable pressure.
How does this connect to the Tokyo gubernatorial election? In fact, a major event directly linked to this is occurring in the 2024 Tokyo gubernatorial election. As a creator, I hope this message reaches you.
What I am about to share is a story about someone named Himasora Akane, who you should know about to resist such pressures. But before I dive into that story, I want to express my deep gratitude to my old friend Nozomi for giving me the opportunity to post this article in a place where many creators will see it. As someone who also loves manga, anime, and games, I hope this information will benefit Japanese society and support Nozomi's activities.
Himasora Akane Should Be the Governor of Tokyo
First, I would like to make a straightforward request to you as a creator: please support Himasora Akane for governor. In this election, please write "Himasora Akane" on your ballot. The voting day is July 7th. Even if you are not a Tokyo resident, I ask that you at least listen to this story. If you find it interesting, please share it with your friends, family, and acquaintances. You can check Himasora Akane's campaign promises and the background of their candidacy on their Twitter (X) posts linked below:
Himasora Akane (Tokyo gubernatorial candidate)
https://x.com/himasoraakane/status/1804846779399324095
Himasora Akane Will Not Allow Our Culture to Be Burned
Himasora Akane is an ordinary otaku who loves manga, anime, and games. Known as "Cognitive Profiling Detective Akane Himasora," he has been active on Twitter (X) and YouTube, and now he is running for governor. Akane, who is deeply concerned about the repression and destruction of otaku culture, is challenging those who seek to destroy our culture alone. Akane will never allow those who try to burn our culture.
As mentioned at the beginning, all forms of expression are currently under pressure. Otaku culture, in particular, seems to be a prime target.
Uzaki-chan Blood Donation Poster Controversy (2019): A collaboration between the Japanese Red Cross Society and the manga Uzaki-chan was flamed for allegedly being overly sexual in its PR illustration.
V-Tuber Traffic Safety Video Controversy (2021): A V-Tuber hired by the Matsudo Police Department in Chiba Prefecture was deemed too sexual for public agency PR.
Onsen Musume Controversy (2021): Characters personifying local hot springs were criticized as sexist.
Mie Transport Official Character Controversy (2024): A character in a bus driver's uniform released by Mie Transport was flamed for evoking sexual images.
These controversies are often fueled by so-called political correctness and feminism. For creators, these are direct threats. If these factions label your work as sexual and demand it be burned to ashes, could you resist? How would you feel if your painstakingly created work, like your own child, was trampled by people who have no regard for your efforts? Could you continue your creative activities while constantly shrinking away?
Himasora Akane saw something behind these flaming incidents. He started investigating the key figure behind the Onsen Musume controversy, a representative of a general incorporated association in Tokyo. This association's core business, the Young Female Victims Support Project, received substantial public funds from Tokyo. Akane submitted public document disclosure requests to Tokyo and thoroughly dug into the organization. During his investigation, Akane uncovered many suspicions suggesting this project was unworthy of public funding, which he exposed one by one on social media.
Negligent accounting reports, taking protected girls to the Henoko base protest in Okinawa, Communist Party members waiting in the bus used to protect girls—these revelations drew significant attention online. The investigation extended beyond this general incorporated association to other NPOs receiving public funds, and Akane named this cluster of issues the "WBPC problem" after the initials of these organizations.
Akane's YouTube Channel (WBPC Problem Playlist)
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLI5gTciLKtAXRyzv9j5FiNMcc8eoEBbMN
From here, Akane's story expanded to resident audits, resident lawsuits, and national compensation lawsuits concerning the Tokyo Young Female Victims Support Project. Akane discovered that behind many flaming incidents, there is no clear command structure but a group of various political organizations and activists working together like an amoeba. He named this group the "Nanika Group" (Nanika means "something" in Japanese), a reference to the mysterious, ominous "something from another place" in the manga HUNTER×HUNTER, which Akane loves. The Nanika Group is also connected to welfare interests, where public funds flow unchecked. Akane called this phenomenon "Public Fund Chu-Chu" (siphoning).
For creators, this means the tax money they earn through hard work is used to burn their precious works. It's an intolerable situation.
Himasora Akane Is Fighting Against Those Who Burn Our Culture
In November 2022, a major event marked a turning point in this series of controversies. The general incorporated association under scrutiny held a press conference at the parliamentary office building, gathering media and announcing a lawsuit against Akane. This "Legal Harassment Press Conference," as it was called online, involved multiple layers of power: the government, the media, and a team of seven lawyers targeting a single individual.
However, Akane did not back down. Instead, he intensified his pursuit, exploiting the opponent's careless statements as lawsuit fodder. This led to an outpouring of support on social media, with his Twitter follower count skyrocketing and 160 million yen in donations for legal fees.
The following year, a resident audit request filed by Akane resulted in Tokyo's official website recognizing some improper points and deciding to audit the organization. However, Tokyo's lenient audit led Akane to file a resident lawsuit. Suspicion also turned towards Governor Yuriko Koike for allocating public funds through dubious sole-source contracts. Tokyo began excessively redacting documents in response to public document requests, attempting to conceal the issue. Koike's promise to end document redaction quietly disappeared from her campaign page.
Throughout this battle, Akane has been a target of criminal complaints and faced threats, yet he persists. His book "Netoge Senshi" was released amid bookstore threats, but only the criminal complaint was widely reported by the media, portraying Akane negatively.
Himasora Akane is an ordinary otaku, a top-tier online gamer during his student days, and a talented game creator who worked for a major game company and later a venture company. His meticulous work on the game "Shin Goku no Valhalla Gate" was betrayed by the company's CEO, leading to a seven-year legal battle that Akane ultimately won, securing 600 million yen. This experience fuels his fierce opposition to having his creations burned.
Before investigating the Young Female Victims Support Project, Akane exposed fraudulent feminist "knights" on his YouTube channel, shaking the internet. He detests lies and has an uncanny ability to detect them.
Akane is a special individual with extraordinary abilities, honed through his experiences in games, court battles, and extensive document analysis. His pursuit of truth and justice makes him a suitable candidate for governor, promising a world without lies and where honest people do not suffer.
What We Can Do to Protect Our Culture
Creative expression can be crushed if we are not vigilant. Even in modern Japan, otaku culture is on thin ice. The recent cessation of Visa transactions for DMM (Fanza) is a reminder of how a single card company can wield its power to dictate what is deemed appropriate expression. Expression freedom is fragile and constantly under threat.
To those reading this, I urge you to vote for Himasora Akane. Support him to protect our culture. Despite his harsh demeanor and preference for solitary battles, he is now seeking help for the first time. Akane feels the danger in this gubernatorial election and believes that if he does not become governor, everything will end. He has taken a stand for the people of Tokyo and Japan.
I wrote this article to support his spirit and spread the word. Please vote for Himasora Akane and help create a miracle.
To you, the creator, I sincerely hope this message reaches you.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTWKbfoikeg
拳銃をたくさん集めてさ
負けるにしても 負けたふりするにしても
自信だけは過剰なあのつまんない女
ごめん それは禁句だった
もしもし 落ち込んでる？
明かりがなければ
危険なんてなくなって
下らないものほど
真似されて広がって
お客様の到着だぞ はやく持て成してくれよ
得意なことさえ上手くできない自分を
恵まれてるとすら思う
死ぬまでずっと変わらない
光がなければ
お客様が来たぞ はやく持て成してくれよ
下らないものほど
真似されて広がって
さあほら 持て成して
なんでこんな薬を使い出したのか忘れてたけど
そうか 笑いたかったんだ
これを見つけるのには本当に苦労してね
本当にほんとうにもう大変で
いやどうでもいいかそんなこと 気にしないで
明かりがなければ
危険なんてなくなって
お客様の到着だぞ はやく持て成してくれよ
下らないものほど
真似されて広がって
ほらはやく 持て成してくれよ
拒絶 拒否
排除 断絶
異議
不許可
＊＊＊
ロックの代表曲として有名なイメージとは裏腹に、矛盾するものを並べて劣等感を自嘲する、
めちゃくちゃにネクラで嫌味で自己愛の強い歌っぽいので、そんな感じで訳してみた。
洋楽によくある「クソくらえだぜ、ってんだ」系の訳がこんなにも似合わない歌だとは。
ちなみに「teen spirit」は女性用デオドラントの商品名で、
カートコバーンの当時の彼女と女友達の間で、teen spiritってどんな名前だよって流れから「カートはteen spiritの匂いがする」とからかわれたんだけど、それを知らずにすげーかっこいい言葉だなと勘違いしてつけたタイトルらしい。
The Sacrament—and the Sacrifice
Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
I pray for your faith and prayers that my utterances will be received and understood “by the Spirit of truth” and that my expressions will be given “by the Spirit of truth” so that we might all be “edified and rejoice together.” (See D&C 50:21–22.)
As I stand here today—a well man—words of gratitude and acknowledgment of divine intervention are so very inadequate in expressing the feelings in my soul.
Six months ago at the April general conference, I was excused from speaking as I was convalescing from a serious operation. My life has been spared, and I now have the pleasant opportunity of acknowledging the blessings, comfort, and ready aid of my Brethren in the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve, and other wonderful associates and friends to whom I owe so much and who surrounded my dear wife, Ruby, and my family with their time, attention, and prayers. For the inspired doctors and thoughtful nurses I express my deepest gratitude, and for the thoughtful letters and messages of faith and hope received from many places in the world, many expressing, “You have been in our prayers” or “We have been asking our Heavenly Father to spare your life.” Your prayers and mine, thankfully, have been answered.
One unusual card caused me to ponder upon the majesty of it all. It is an original painting by Arta Romney Ballif of the heavens at night with its myriad golden stars. Her caption, taken from Psalms, reads:
“He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.
“He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names.
“… His understanding is infinite.” (Ps. 147:1, 3–5.)
As I lay in the hospital bed, I meditated on all that had happened to me and studied the contemplative painting by President Marion G. Romney’s sister and the lines from Psalms: “He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names.” I was then—and continue to be—awed by the goodness and majesty of the Creator, who knows not only the names of the stars but knows your name and my name—each of us as His sons and daughters.
“When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained;
“What is man, that thou art mindful of him? …
“For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honour.” (Ps. 8:3–5.)
To be remembered is a wonderful thing.
The evening of my health crisis, I knew something very serious had happened to me. Events happened so swiftly—the pain striking with such intensity, my dear Ruby phoning the doctor and our family, and I on my knees leaning over the bathtub for support and some comfort and hoped relief from the pain. I was pleading to my Heavenly Father to spare my life a while longer to give me a little more time to do His work, if it was His will.
While still praying, I began to lose consciousness. The siren of the paramedic truck was the last that I remembered before unconsciousness overtook me, which would last for the next several days.
The terrible pain and commotion of people ceased. I was now in a calm, peaceful setting; all was serene and quiet. I was conscious of two persons in the distance on a hillside, one standing on a higher level than the other. Detailed features were not discernible. The person on the higher level was pointing to something I could not see.
I heard no voices but was conscious of being in a holy presence and atmosphere. During the hours and days that followed, there was impressed again and again upon my mind the eternal mission and exalted position of the Son of Man. I witness to you that He is Jesus the Christ, the Son of God, Savior to all, Redeemer of all mankind, Bestower of infinite love, mercy, and forgiveness, the Light and Life of the world. I knew this truth before—I had never doubted nor wondered. But now I knew, because of the impressions of the Spirit upon my heart and soul, these divine truths in a most unusual way.
I was shown a panoramic view of His earthly ministry: His baptism, His teaching, His healing the sick and lame, the mock trial, His crucifixion, His resurrection and ascension. There followed scenes of His earthly ministry to my mind in impressive detail, confirming scriptural eyewitness accounts. I was being taught, and the eyes of my understanding were opened by the Holy Spirit of God so as to behold many things.
The first scene was of the Savior and His Apostles in the upper chamber on the eve of His betrayal. Following the Passover supper, He instructed and prepared the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper for His dearest friends as a remembrance of His coming sacrifice. It was so impressively portrayed to me—the overwhelming love of the Savior for each. I witnessed His thoughtful concern for significant details—the washing of the dusty feet of each Apostle, His breaking and blessing of the loaf of dark bread and blessing of the wine, then His dreadful disclosure that one would betray Him.
He explained Judas’s departure and told the others of the events soon to take place.
Then followed the Savior’s solemn discourse when He said to the Eleven: “These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33.)
Our Savior prayed to His Father and acknowledged the Father as the source of His authority and power—even to the extending of eternal life to all who are worthy.
He prayed, “And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.”
Jesus then reverently added:
“I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do.
“And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was.” (John 17:3–5.)
He pled not only for the disciples called out from the world who had been true to their testimony of Him, “but for them also which shall believe on me through their word.” (John 17:20.)
When they had sung a hymn, Jesus and the Eleven went out to the Mount of Olives. There, in the garden, in some manner beyond our comprehension, the Savior took upon Himself the burden of the sins of mankind from Adam to the end of the world. His agony in the garden, Luke tells us, was so intense “his sweat was as … great drops of blood falling … to the ground.” (Luke 22:44.) He suffered an agony and a burden the like of which no human person would be able to bear. In that hour of anguish our Savior overcame all the power of Satan.
The glorified Lord revealed to Joseph Smith this admonition to all mankind:
“Therefore I command you to repent …
“For … I, God, … suffered … for all, that they might not suffer if they would repent; …
“Which suffering caused myself, even God, the greatest of all, to tremble because of pain, and to bleed at every pore, …
“Wherefore, I command you again to repent, lest I humble you with my almighty power; and that you confess your sins, lest you suffer these punishments.” (D&C 19:15–16, 18, 20.)
During those days of unconsciousness I was given, by the gift and power of the Holy Ghost, a more perfect knowledge of His mission. I was also given a more complete understanding of what it means to exercise, in His name, the authority to unlock the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven for the salvation of all who are faithful. My soul was taught over and over again the events of the betrayal, the mock trial, the scourging of the flesh of even one of the Godhead. I witnessed His struggling up the hill in His weakened condition carrying the cross and His being stretched upon it as it lay on the ground, that the crude spikes could be driven with a mallet into His hands and wrists and feet to secure His body as it hung on the cross for public display.
Crucifixion—the horrible and painful death which He suffered—was chosen from the beginning. By that excruciating death, He descended below all things, as is recorded, that through His resurrection He would ascend above all things. (See D&C 88:6.)
Jesus Christ died in the literal sense in which we will all die. His body lay in the tomb. The immortal spirit of Jesus, chosen as the Savior of mankind, went to those myriads of spirits who had departed mortal life with varying degrees of righteousness to God’s laws. He taught them the “glorious tidings of redemption from the bondage of death, and of possible salvation, … [which was] part of [our] Savior’s foreappointed and unique service to the human family.” (James E. Talmage, Jesus the Christ, Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Co., 1977, p. 671.)
I cannot begin to convey to you the deep impact that these scenes have confirmed upon my soul. I sense their eternal meaning and realize that “nothing in the entire plan of salvation compares in any way in importance with that most transcendent of all events, the atoning sacrifice of our Lord. It is the most important single thing that has ever occurred in the entire history of created things; it is the rock foundation upon which the gospel and all other things rest,” as has been declared. (Bruce R. McConkie, Mormon Doctrine, Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1966, p. 60.)
Father Lehi taught his son Jacob and us today:
“Wherefore, redemption cometh in and through the Holy Messiah; for he is full of grace and truth.
“Behold, he offereth himself a sacrifice for sin, to answer the ends of the law, unto all those who have a broken heart and a contrite spirit; and unto none else can the ends of the law be answered.
“Wherefore, how great the importance to make these things known unto the inhabitants of the earth, that they may know that there is no flesh that can dwell in the presence of God, save it be through the merits, and mercy, and grace of the Holy Messiah, who layeth down his life according to the flesh, and taketh it again by the power of the Spirit, that he may bring to pass the resurrection of the dead, being the first that should rise.
“Wherefore, he is the firstfruits unto God, inasmuch as he shall make intercession for all the children of men; and they that believe in him shall be saved.” (2 Ne. 2:6–9.)
Our most valuable worship experience in the sacrament meeting is the sacred ordinance of the sacrament, for it provides the opportunity to focus our minds and hearts upon the Savior and His sacrifice.
The Apostle Paul warned the early Saints against eating this bread and drinking this cup of the Lord unworthily. (See 1 Cor. 11:27–30.)
Our Savior Himself instructed the Nephites, “Whoso eateth and drinketh my flesh and blood unworthily [brings] damnation to his soul.” (3 Ne. 18:29.)
Worthy partakers of the sacrament are in harmony with the Lord and put themselves under covenant with Him to always remember His sacrifice for the sins of the world, to take upon them the name of Christ and to always remember Him, and to keep His commandments. The Savior covenants that we who do so shall have His spirit to be with us and that, if faithful to the end, we may inherit eternal life.
Our Lord revealed to Joseph Smith that “there is no gift greater than the gift of salvation,” which plan includes the ordinance of the sacrament as a continuous reminder of the Savior’s atoning sacrifice. He gave instructions that “it is expedient that the church meet together often to partake of bread and wine in the remembrance of the Lord Jesus.” (D&C 6:13; D&C 20:75.)
Immortality comes to us all as a free gift by the grace of God alone, without works of righteousness. Eternal life, however, is the reward for obedience to the laws and ordinances of His gospel.
I testify to all of you that our Heavenly Father does answer our righteous pleadings. The added knowledge which has come to me has made a great impact upon my life. The gift of the Holy Ghost is a priceless possession and opens the door to our ongoing knowledge of God and eternal joy. Of this I bear witness, in the holy name of Jesus Christ, amen.
Please improve the following novel to be more engaging and adding plot point of Yasuke returnig to being a missionary quitting Samurai " rologue:
The sun sank behind the horizon, casting the Japanese countryside in a warm, golden glow. In the courtyard of Nobunaga's castle knelt Yasuke, a tall, muscular African man with skin as dark as midnight. His journey to this moment had been long and treacherous, but it was only the beginning.
Chapter 1: A World Away
Yasuke lived an ordinary life in a small village on the Mozambique coast, unaware of the extraordinary destiny that awaited him. Captured by slave traders and torn from his homeland, he endured a grueling voyage across the Indian Ocean, finally arriving in the bustling port of Goa, India.
It was there that Yasuke's fate took an unexpected turn when he was purchased by Jesuit missionaries. In their service, he learned about Christianity, new languages, and the ways of the Western world. But his journey was far from over.
Chapter 2: The Land of the Rising Sun
As a loyal servant to the missionaries, Yasuke accompanied them on their journey to Japan, a land of mystique and intrigue. The beauty of the land, the complexity of its customs, and the elegance of its people captivated him. As the first African to set foot in Japan, he attracted attention and curiosity from all those who encountered him.
Chapter 3: The Encounter
In Kyoto, the capital of feudal Japan, Yasuke's life changed forever when he met Oda Nobunaga, one of the most powerful and influential daimyos of the time. Nobunaga was captivated by the African's physical prowess, intelligence, and unique background. Seeing potential in Yasuke, Nobunaga decided to take him into his service as a samurai.
Chapter 4: The Path of the Warrior
Yasuke's transformation from a slave to a samurai was fraught with challenges. He had to adapt to the rigorous training, strict code of honor, and the intricacies of Japanese society. But Yasuke's strength, resilience, and determination allowed him to excel, earning the respect of his fellow samurai and the trust of Nobunaga.
Chapter 5: The Unfolding War
As Nobunaga sought to unify Japan under his rule, Yasuke fought by his side in numerous battles. The African samurai's legend grew with each victory, as did his bond with Nobunaga. Together, they faced both triumph and tragedy, navigating the treacherous landscape of alliances and betrayals that defined the era.
Chapter 6: The Turning Tide
Yasuke's reputation as a skilled and loyal samurai grew, as did his bond with Lord Nobunaga. But in the shadows, the tides of change were brewing. Mitsuhide Akechi, once a loyal ally, had grown disillusioned with Nobunaga's rule. The resentment smoldered within him, fueled by a series of perceived slights and political maneuverings. Mitsuhide's ambition and desire for power began to cloud his judgment.
Yasuke sensed the shift in Mitsuhide's demeanor and grew increasingly wary of the samurai lord. However, loyalty to Nobunaga prevented him from openly voicing his concerns. He instead focused on his duties, ever vigilant and ready to protect his lord at a moment's notice.
One fateful evening, the Oda clan gathered to celebrate their recent victories. Unbeknownst to the revelers, Mitsuhide Akechi's treacherous plan was already in motion.
As the sun rose, the first cries of battle rang out. Mitsuhide's forces had launched a surprise attack on Nobunaga's residence at the Honno-ji Temple. Yasuke fought his way to Nobunaga's side, his sword cutting through the trait "
Prologue:
The sun dipped below the horizon, bathing the Japanese countryside in a warm, amber embrace. Yasuke, a towering, powerfully built African man with skin as dark as midnight, knelt in the courtyard of Nobunaga's castle, his heart thundering with anticipation. A perilous journey had brought him to this moment, and yet, it was only the beginning of a story that would span continents and rewrite history.
Chapter 1: A World Away
In a small village on the Mozambique coast, Yasuke led a simple life, blissfully unaware of the extraordinary destiny that lay before him. His world shattered when slave traders captured him, ripping him from his homeland and thrusting him into a brutal odyssey across the Indian Ocean. Fate, however, had other plans when he reached the bustling port of Goa, India.
In Goa, Jesuit missionaries purchased Yasuke, altering the course of his life. Under their guidance, he embraced Christianity, mastered new languages, and absorbed the ways of the Western world. But the wind had not finished carrying him to his ultimate destination.
Chapter 3: The Enchanted Isles
Loyal to the missionaries, Yasuke accompanied them to Japan, a land shrouded in mystery and allure. He was captivated by its breathtaking landscapes, intricate customs, and refined people. As the first African in Japan, he sparked fascination and intrigue wherever he went.
Chapter 4: Fateful Encounters
Kyoto, the heart of feudal Japan, bore witness to the meeting that would forever change Yasuke's life. Oda Nobunaga, a formidable and influential daimyo, was entranced by Yasuke's physical prowess, intellect, and exotic origins. Recognizing Yasuke's potential, Nobunaga welcomed him into his service as a samurai.
Chapter 5: A Warrior Forged
Yasuke's metamorphosis from slave to samurai was laden with trials. He navigated the grueling training, a rigid code of honor, and the complexities of Japanese society. Undaunted, he flourished, earning the admiration of his fellow samurai and the unwavering trust of Nobunaga.
Chapter 6: A Land Divided
As Nobunaga pursued his vision of a united Japan, Yasuke fought valiantly by his side in countless battles. The legend of the African samurai swelled with each victory, and their unbreakable bond deepened. Together, they braved the treacherous world of shifting alliances and betrayals that shaped the era.
Chapter 7: Whispers of Betrayal
Yasuke's renown as a skilled and devoted samurai expanded, as did his connection with Lord Nobunaga. But beneath the surface, a storm was brewing. Mitsuhide Akechi, once a staunch ally, had grown disillusioned with Nobunaga's leadership. His bitterness festered, fed by perceived slights and political machinations. Consumed by ambition and lust for power, Mitsuhide's judgment faltered.
Chapter 8: The Price of Loyalty
Yasuke detected the change in Mitsuhide's spirit and grew increasingly apprehensive. But his unwavering loyalty to Nobunaga held him back from voicing his suspicions. Instead, he redoubled his efforts, ever watchful and prepared to defend his lord at any cost.
Chapter 9: A Night of Shadows
On a fateful evening, the Oda clan gathered to revel in their recent triumphs, oblivious to the treachery that lurked in the shadows. Mitsuhide Akechi's nefarious scheme had been set in motion.
Chapter 9: A Night of Shadows
As dawn broke, the piercing cries of battle shattered the night's tranquility. Mitsuhide's forces had launched a devastating surprise attack on Nobunaga's residence at the Honno-ji Temple. Yasuke fought relentlessly, his sword cleaving through the treacherous warriors as he made his way to Nobunaga's side.
Chapter 10: Flames of Betrayal
The Honno-ji Temple, once a sanctuary of peace, was now engulfed in flames and chaos. Yasuke and Nobunaga fought back to back, their swords a blur of steel, as Mitsuhide's forces closed in. Despite their valiant efforts, they were outnumbered, and Yasuke could sense the battle was lost. With a heavy heart, he whispered a prayer for Nobunaga's soul, knowing that his lord would never surrender.
Chapter 11: A Promise Unbroken
As the temple crumbled around them, Yasuke was captured by Mitsuhide's soldiers. Imprisoned and stripped of his samurai status, he reflected on the path that had led him to this moment. Amidst the darkness, he found solace in the memories of his life with Nobunaga and his time as a missionary. A fire kindled within him, reigniting a long-forgotten purpose.
Chapter 12: The Road to Redemption
In the chaos following Mitsuhide's coup, Yasuke seized an opportunity to escape. He journeyed across war-torn Japan, seeking refuge and a chance to reclaim his former life. His determination and faith guided him, as did the memory of the missionaries who had once saved him from a life of slavery.
Chapter 13: Rebirth of a Missionary
Yasuke found solace and purpose among a group of missionaries in a remote village. Embracing his past, he became an instrumental figure in their community, sharing his knowledge of Christianity, languages, and the Western world. As he nurtured their faith, Yasuke felt the shadows of his life as a samurai slowly fade, replaced by the warm embrace of spiritual fulfillment.
Chapter 14: A Legacy Unforgotten
Though Yasuke had left the life of a warrior behind, the legend of the African samurai continued to grow. His story inspired generations, a testament to the power of resilience, courage, and the human spirit. It was a tale that transcended borders and time, a reminder that even in the darkest moments, hope and redemption could be found.
Epilogue:
As twilight draped the Japanese countryside, Yasuke stood atop a hill, gazing at the village he now called home. His journey had been one of unimaginable hardship, transformation, and ultimately, redemption. And as the sun dipped below the horizon, Yasuke knew that his story, like the sun's eternal cycle, would continue to inspire and illuminate the hearts of those who heard it.
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Title: The Black Samurai: Yasuke's Odyssey
Prologue: Whispers of a Stranger
The year was 1579. The shores of Kyoto were caressed by the gentle waves of the Sea of Japan, as a strange vessel approached. Aboard the ship, a tall, dark-skinned man with the bearing of a warrior stood, gazing upon the foreign land that would soon become his home. His name was Yasuke, and he had been brought to Japan by the Jesuit missionaries, sold into servitude and torn from his African homeland.
Chapter 1: Nobunaga's Curiosity
Yasuke's arrival in Kyoto was met with awe and fascination. His ebony skin, unlike anything the Japanese had ever seen, drew the attention of the powerful daimyo Oda Nobunaga. Intrigued by the foreigner's strength and demeanor, Nobunaga requested a meeting with Yasuke. The two men found a mutual respect for each other's warrior spirit, and thus, Yasuke was granted a position in Nobunaga's service.
Chapter 2: The Path of the Samurai
As Yasuke adapted to his new life, he faced many challenges. He struggled to learn the language and customs, as well as the intricacies of the samurai code, Bushido. Despite the adversity, his determination to prove himself to Nobunaga and the other samurai never wavered. Gradually, Yasuke honed his skills in swordsmanship and strategy, earning the respect of his peers and the title of samurai.
Chapter 3: A Warrior's Bond
Yasuke's service to Nobunaga brought him into contact with many prominent figures of the time, including Mitsuhide Akechi, a cunning and ambitious samurai lord. While their friendship was built on mutual admiration and shared experiences on the battlefield, a lingering mistrust lingered beneath the surface. Yasuke could not shake the feeling that Mitsuhide's ambitions would one day prove to be a grave threat to Nobunaga and his empire.
Chapter 4: The Taste of Betrayal
The year was 1582. The air hung heavy with tension as Yasuke rode beside Nobunaga to the Honno-ji temple in Kyoto. Unbeknownst to them, Mitsuhide Akechi had orchestrated a coup against Nobunaga, his forces surrounding the temple and setting it ablaze. Trapped within the inferno, Nobunaga chose to commit seppuku, entrusting Yasuke with his sword and his final words.
Chapter 5: The Black Samurai's Vengeance
As the flames consumed the temple, Yasuke vowed to avenge Nobunaga's death. He fought his way out of the burning temple, cutting down Mitsuhide's men with the ferocity of a wounded tiger. In a final confrontation with Mitsuhide, Yasuke's loyalty and honor as a samurai shone through, but he was ultimately captured and spared by Mitsuhide, who could not bring himself to kill the man he had once called a friend.
Epilogue: The Legend Endures
With Nobunaga's death, Yasuke's fate was uncertain. The events that followed his confrontation with Mitsuhide would become the stuff
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