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Description The HaruToki characters featured here are (Abe no) Yasuaki, an Onmyouji, and (Minamoto no) Yorihisa, a Samurai. My two top faves from the series. They're both Hachiyo (Eight Leaves), who help and protect the capital city of Kyou and the Ryujin no Miko (Priestess of the Dragon God).

The miko (Akane) is one really lucky girl. = o_o =

I wish I was the HaruToki Manga-ka who drew this, but I did color it. After at least 20 hours of coloring the heck out of this thing, and enjoying it, this is pretty picture's done (well, unless if I can find fabric textures close to those you see in the HaruToki games and make further time to get them in there XD)!

I'm really glad that I was able to get the feeling that an Onryou (vengeful spirit) or at least one of the Oni (demon) Clan was up to no good and closing in. >D

BTW, I sized it so that it works as a 1440x900 wallpaper. >3

Here's the original image! ---> [link]

The image is from the "Harukanaru Toki no Naka de" 2008 LALADX Furoku Calendar. Here in the States it's called "Haruka -Beyond the Stream of Time-." The general fandom has quaintly abbreviated it to HaruToki. = ^w^ =

PLEASE know that the image and characters themselves are from HaruToki AND, more importantly, are © Koei, NeoRomance, Mizuno Tohko, Shojo Beat, Viz, and the rest of their respectable owners. All I did was add the colors. *bows humbly* = -_- =

Here's the WIP ---> [link]
You can find more info about this work there. Please go and see it. *bows humbly* =-w-=

Here's some detail shots!
Some of the BG. ---> [link]
The FX on Yasuaki's beads. ---> [link]
Yorihisa's outfit n things. ---> [link]
A closeup of Yasuaki's face, Hachiyo gem and hair. ---> [link]
A closeup of Yorihisa's face, Hachiyo gem and hair. ---> [link]
Yasuaki, ready amongst the blossoms. ---> [link]
Yorihisa, waits for the attack. ---> [link]



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Btw! If you like the digital art (coloring) you see here, I'm OPEN for Commissions!!1 My Rates to INCLUDE Shipping & Handling! ^=^0^=^
Comissionees, you ~automatically~ get the HARDCOPY(s) of your ORIGINAL ART!

10% of ALL PROFITS (online & iRL) are donated to Japan's Relief efforts!!!11 ^=^w^=^

My Commission Info can be found here !

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I'll hopefully see you at an Artist Alley/AA, if not, here on dA or BlueCanvas! =Ow~=

If you want more info the the Harukanaru Toki no Naka de / Haruka / HaruToki series, here's the Wikipedia page! ---> [link]
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Comments: 44

WolfSpirit292 [2012-05-04 01:09:12 +0000 UTC]

<3! My two fave Guardians. Beautiful job!

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TheBrassGlass [2011-01-03 22:39:07 +0000 UTC]

This turned out so beautifully. I love the soft treatment in the colors of their clothing and their hair and skin. It's so peaceful.

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3immortals [2010-10-19 23:37:59 +0000 UTC]

You did an amazing job with the coloring! Bravo!

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Dibei-Chan In reply to 3immortals [2010-10-22 07:56:06 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much. (Though someday I really should add in the clothing textures and fix those huge beads... I want to make it better than it is.) =-w-'=

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ViraMors [2010-07-25 09:38:39 +0000 UTC]

Very nice work Yorihisa was my fav

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Dibei-Chan In reply to ViraMors [2010-09-17 01:26:05 +0000 UTC]

Aw, thanks. He's my fave too... well, I wouldn't have done this if he wasn't, so yah...... <3

Ah, I should put this up in the artist's comments, but have you heard of NeoRoma-FanClub ( [link] )? =^w^=

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ViraMors In reply to Dibei-Chan [2010-09-17 06:46:59 +0000 UTC]

Vera welcome

No I didn't heard of the club, I will check it, thanks

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NixGaunt [2010-07-15 12:43:02 +0000 UTC]

This is awsome! I envy you people who can express themselves like this!

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Dibei-Chan In reply to NixGaunt [2010-07-20 05:53:02 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much. Though it could use a few improvements here and there. =^w^'=

One thing that I've come to realize as I've been taking Art seriously since I was 12, been a member on dA, and seeing the top notchers and other artists who have better skills than I do, is that I can do any/all of these 3 things:

~ Be jealous of their m4d 5ki112 (on some degree; happened a lot when I was younger). =>3<*=

~ Be inspired by them (happens more often than not in conjunction with the following point). =*A*=

~ Hightail it to your Art weapons of choice, get practicing and aim for their level (if not beyond)!!1 =+_+=

The things that I love the most from the Artists and other Art influences I love out there have been proactively emulated through my style. The expressions executed with that style depend all on my previous practice, the content I want to portray, and of course, me. =ow~=

Uh... Sorry, long comment is loong... =^A^'=

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NixGaunt In reply to Dibei-Chan [2010-07-26 13:33:32 +0000 UTC]

Oh no porblem. I like hearing about how artists evolve (mostly because I envy them and wish I could do what they do...) Actually I'm about to upload some stuff I've been messing around with for a while. I just decided one day that I wanted to try my hand at drawing! It was really out of the blue but I had an urge to put some thoughts and images on paper and well... see for yourself... It's actually a lot of fun to mess around with colors and stuff.
I'd love to improve and all that so hearing about your experience is very helpfuf...

To resume the Bleach convo, I'll take that as a recommendation to read the manga. Glad to hear they were faithful to it and didn't change much in the plot. I just finished watching last week's episode!

I think my comment just about equals your last in length

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Dibei-Chan In reply to NixGaunt [2010-09-17 00:50:48 +0000 UTC]

(Sorry, belated response...) Ah, thanks, and you're welcome.

On Bleach: the only thing different from the anime and the manga is that, like most other anime franchises, is that the anime series has filler episodes.

Now the one thing that I've found that's different from Bleach fillers, in comparison to others', is that Kubo Tite designs most of the characters himself but can't fit them into the manga storyline due to time constrictions (the manga comes out weekly and takes priority).

Whether or not, he fleshes out the story himself can be debatable. BUT, this does mean that Bleach fillers can count as Semi-Canon (ie: Ashido & the Zanpakuto ark). =o3~=

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NixGaunt In reply to Dibei-Chan [2010-09-21 19:20:29 +0000 UTC]

No problem! I haven't been on here in ages, so I didn't even notice!
During this time, I've actually read the first 30 volumes of Bleach! hahahaah (yes, I have no life). And you were right, exactly like the anime, except for tiny details that a casual reader/viewer wouldn't even notice. I am neither, so I noticed (again, lifeless person).

So the filler characters... I did not know that! That's awsome! It means it's still his vision and still true to the world of leach. Are they in the characters books or something? I was going to read those out of curiosity soon.

Anyway, thanks for all the info. and for tolerating my inquisitiveness

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NixGaunt In reply to NixGaunt [2010-07-15 12:43:59 +0000 UTC]

I mean yourselves... It's my turn to not be fully awake

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Phoenixofdarkness62 [2010-06-21 22:09:20 +0000 UTC]

AMAZING JOB!

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Dibei-Chan In reply to Phoenixofdarkness62 [2010-06-21 22:26:23 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much. *Helps close jaw.* =^w^=

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Phoenixofdarkness62 In reply to Dibei-Chan [2010-06-23 11:29:54 +0000 UTC]

Welcome! *jaw closes* ^_^

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MarikoOsama [2010-06-04 16:17:14 +0000 UTC]

Awesome! Marvellous!
I love Yasuaki and Yorihisa!
The coloration is ... just amazing!
*love it*

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Dibei-Chan In reply to MarikoOsama [2010-06-14 07:41:40 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much. Though it is hard NOT to love either Yasuaki or Yorihisa. =ow~=

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frodo-echostar [2010-06-03 22:46:27 +0000 UTC]

I love these two!
such a beautiful picture!

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Dibei-Chan In reply to frodo-echostar [2010-06-14 07:19:25 +0000 UTC]

I <3 them too. And thanks. =^w^=

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c3cili4 [2009-11-14 04:05:26 +0000 UTC]

nice job

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Dibei-Chan In reply to c3cili4 [2010-06-14 07:17:20 +0000 UTC]

Thanks.

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Drezdany [2009-07-11 07:53:46 +0000 UTC]

stunning work

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Dibei-Chan In reply to Drezdany [2009-07-12 18:02:18 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much. *Blushes.* =^~^=

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Ita06 [2008-07-31 20:18:56 +0000 UTC]

ssooooooooooooooooooooo pretty!!!!!!

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Dibei-Chan In reply to Ita06 [2008-08-01 04:04:25 +0000 UTC]

*smiles and blushes* Thanks. =^w^=

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Ita06 In reply to Dibei-Chan [2008-08-01 17:39:58 +0000 UTC]

your welcome. ^^

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kayshasiemens [2008-07-29 19:29:32 +0000 UTC]

Wooooow, that's quite the coloring job! It looks beautiful. Such a lovely tribute to a great series.

(yuuummm, Yorihisa)

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Dibei-Chan In reply to kayshasiemens [2008-07-30 04:04:09 +0000 UTC]

*blushes sheepishly* Thanks very much. I glad it turned out as it did. As well as Yorihisa and Yasuaki. =-w-=

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goldentaku [2008-07-29 14:28:31 +0000 UTC]

It reminds me a shoujo, a love story and an anime called Fushigi Yugi

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Dibei-Chan In reply to goldentaku [2008-07-30 03:58:37 +0000 UTC]

You're not too far off.. HaruToki is a lot like Fushigi Yuugi, but there are plenty of differences.

They are both in manga and anime adaptations.. but Haruka Naru Toki no Naka de 1, 2, and 3 also have Otome dating SIM video game adaptations, besides their manga and anime adaptations.

HaruToki 4 was just recently released this last June, and it has a manga series out too.

Btw, the same seiyuu (voice actors) that voice the characters in the anime series, are the same as the ones in the games. 8D

Not to mention, since the company that releases the HaruToki adaptations is having it's 30th anniversary, they created a DS game with most of the characters from HaruToki 1-3. So that means that you can be any one of the 3 miko, AND (hunt/)help 28 lovely bishonen. >D

Though Fushigi Yuugi is barely being released in Japan as a video game. I'm not really sure it they got the same seiyuu either. =o.o'=

With all things considered, I can't help but love HaruToki. =-w-= <3

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goldentaku In reply to Dibei-Chan [2008-07-30 08:11:28 +0000 UTC]

Wow, you are an expert!
It is interesting how an anime or game can look like others, and at the same time can be quite different...

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Dibei-Chan In reply to goldentaku [2008-07-31 02:32:01 +0000 UTC]

I'd hope I'd be something after about 10 years of being an Otaku (anime/manga/Japanese vid game geek). That and shortly working for a manga publisher. =>w<=

Yah, no kidding. It could be a good thing, or a bad thing, but it depends.. There's a character called Nue in HaruToki that reminded me a whole lot of FFVII's Sephiroth the first time I saw him. Long white/silver haired bishonen, FTW! XD

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goldentaku In reply to Dibei-Chan [2008-07-31 08:03:30 +0000 UTC]

Wow! You worked for a manga publisher!
I want to be an illustrator, but I need much more experience and some design courses.

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Dibei-Chan In reply to goldentaku [2008-08-01 04:20:54 +0000 UTC]

*blushes* Well, it was only for 2 months.. but yah. =^_^'=

I highly recommend getting at least your AA in design and grab some courses in illustration along the way. You'll be a generalized graphic designer with capable illustration skills too. Besides that, practice like mad, retain what you research and learn, and DON'T GIVE UP. =*^*=

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Un-Sospiro [2008-07-29 09:57:54 +0000 UTC]

congrats on completing the entire drawing
i like the light u added on Yasuaki

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Dibei-Chan In reply to Un-Sospiro [2008-07-30 03:37:46 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much. I'm just really happy that it turned out this well. =^w^=

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TerraForce [2008-07-26 17:41:58 +0000 UTC]

My, this is really good! I'm not familiar with the characters, but whoever they are, you sure made them look great!

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Dibei-Chan In reply to TerraForce [2008-07-27 01:02:03 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. =-w-=

They're my top faves so far out of all 4 HaruToki series of the games/manga/anime that're out. As a video game it's meant to be an otome (girls/womens)/dating sim game.

So there's lots and lots of eye candy, with character interaction and development mixed in; it holds true to that in the other adaptations too. And if you know anything about NeoRomance stuff, the bishonen do not disappoint. =>w<= <3

Though I doubt you'd get that into this series. XD

Unfortunately, all I really know is the anime from the 1st and 3rd series, as they're most popular and easier to access (with English subs).. Though the 4th series was released earlier this year I think, so not there isn't a lot out on it yet.

Sorry that I babbled so much. =^_^'=

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TerraForce In reply to Dibei-Chan [2008-07-27 05:05:46 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, while there may (or may not) be a lot of Japanese guys who enjoy playing dating sims, I'd have to sit that round out. It's the wrong team, or something. XD;

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Dibei-Chan In reply to TerraForce [2008-08-25 00:40:42 +0000 UTC]

Well, it's understandable. Not too many (straight) gamer boys play ~otome~ games. But on the other hand of dating sims, they're rather popular with the male-types. Then of course you've got games like Ikki Tousen ( ---> [link] ) too. XD

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johnnata [2008-07-26 11:55:52 +0000 UTC]

Oh I love it! You're awesome!

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Dibei-Chan In reply to johnnata [2008-07-27 00:38:10 +0000 UTC]

*blushes sheepishly* O, um.. Thanks! =^-^=

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johnnata In reply to Dibei-Chan [2008-07-27 06:36:38 +0000 UTC]

no problem ^^

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