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Post by Neko Bazu on Jul 3, 2007 7:45:12 GMT -1
First off, background info. Here's a nekojin - basically human form with cat ears and tail: Assuming you know what a ninja is, I'll also assume you're able to put them together to make a nekojin-ninja (neko-nin) in your mind's eye. [/background info] Long story short, I'm off to an anime convention in California later this year, and one tradition is that you wear fancy dress ('cosplay') as various anime characters. One of my cosplays will be a neko-nin, and I wanna come up with some specialist ninja techniques for him - and naturally, I want them to be neko-related. No, it's not a serious cosplay - it's meant to be stupid/spurious (in both the proper meaning and the 606 meaning). Naturally, with that thought in mind, I immediately thought of you guys. As an example, I've already got what translates as 'Shadow cat technique' ('Kage ["Kah-geh"] Neko no jutsu') in which I whip out a black sheet and wrap it round myself as I duck down - thus being able to "hide in the shadows." If questioned, the explanation is that it works a lot better when I'm down the back of a sofa. Also, my ninja's close-combat fighting style will be called 'Cat Fu'. So~ my request is this: Can any of you guys think of anything else that I might be able to work with? Boiling the above ramble down, it just needs to be a move a ninja might use that can be deemed cat-related, even if only in name. Stupid or serious ideas are both good, and whether you suggest only a name or an accompanying technique, all thoughts will be considered! If it helps any, I'll be carrying a variety of pouches, hidden storage compartments and weapons too, so anything that involves props can probably be worked in. Many sankyuus in advance for any help! ;D
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Post by Dr LuKas on Jul 3, 2007 8:10:53 GMT -1
This is some crazy shit. I suggest you integrate some kind of funk power. Something that makes the people funky, ninja's are damn funky, some kind of groove manoeuvre that funk their freaky minds.
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Post by Neko Bazu on Jul 3, 2007 8:21:05 GMT -1
Yes, granted it's not the most 'normal' way for a 21 yr old to spend their free time - but nuts to it, it's better than being off my head on drugs and I'll be enjoying myself! ;D Any suggestions as to how to incorporate this funk into a ninja technique? I associate funk with vivid colours, for one, and that's not a good thing for a ninja! An afro's off-limits too, since it'll obscure the ears - after that, I'd just be a ninja with a tail, and what's the point in that?
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Post by Dr LuKas on Jul 3, 2007 8:26:46 GMT -1
Naw well the funk can come from the grooving within if need be. And the funk can be full of vivid colours or it can be dark, nasty, so bad it's good, dark purple is a signature funk colour. Would make a good ninja outfit. ;D How to 'incorporate this funk into a ninja technique' I'd try dancing. Grooving to the sound of that bass, there's nothing more powerful than that pure uncut funk!
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Post by Neko Bazu on Jul 3, 2007 8:42:05 GMT -1
Naw well the funk can come from the grooving within if need be. And the funk can be full of vivid colours or it can be dark, nasty, so bad it's good, dark purple is a signature funk colour. Would make a good ninja outfit. ;D How to 'incorporate this funk into a ninja technique' I'd try dancing. Grooving to the sound of that bass, there's nothing more powerful than that pure uncut funk! Unless you'd happen to be able to teach me a dance that's both funky and hypnotic via the internet, I'm afraid I'm drawing a blank on that one - but that's for trying anyway! ;D
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Post by Dr LuKas on Jul 3, 2007 8:43:20 GMT -1
I can show you some youtube videos or somthing. ;D
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Post by jh1980 on Jul 3, 2007 9:51:07 GMT -1
Cats like playing with balls of wool... is there any capacity for some variety of a spinning-ball-of-wool-attack, maybe?! As a sankyuu, you can participate in my less fun but important poll etc...?! ;D
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Post by Neko Bazu on Jul 3, 2007 10:45:25 GMT -1
I shall participate - and that suggestion does have potential! I shall pay more thought to it (I may have to settle for using "metal wool" ) and see what i can do with it
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Post by Mrs H on Jul 3, 2007 11:31:35 GMT -1
I suggest you lick people into submission.
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Post by Neko Bazu on Jul 3, 2007 11:38:32 GMT -1
I suggest you lick people into submission. One of my other friends suggested a 'pounce' attack - the two could perhaps be combined!
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Post by Neko Bazu on Jul 3, 2007 11:49:48 GMT -1
On the subject of a 'licking technique', I'm torn as to what word to use for it (given that the series I'm basing this on gives their attack names in Japanese - understandably, being a Japanese series). Any thoughts?
beroberonameru: to lick up with one's tongue namemawasu: to lick all over; to run one's tongue over nameru: (1) to lick; (2) to taste; (3) to experience (esp. a hardship); (4) to make fun of; to make light of; to put down; to treat with contempt
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Post by Stan on Jul 3, 2007 11:50:41 GMT -1
On the subject of a 'licking technique', I'm torn as to what word to use for it (given that the series I'm basing this on gives their attack names in Japanese - understandably, being a Japanese series). Any thoughts? beroberonameru: to lick up with one's tongue namemawasu: to lick all over; to run one's tongue over nameru: (1) to lick; (2) to taste; (3) to experience (esp. a hardship); (4) to make fun of; to make light of; to put down; to treat with contempt Ooofavu: to lick spuriously
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Post by Tiffie on Jul 3, 2007 14:04:57 GMT -1
namemawasu: to lick all over; to run one's tongue over This one's good
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Post by HURLOCK on Jul 3, 2007 14:09:30 GMT -1
cat nip
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Post by Neko Bazu on Jul 3, 2007 14:23:23 GMT -1
Depending on which way I take it, that could either backfire horribly (exposing a cat to catnip?) or be a great technique! (People never seem to realise how much a bite from a cat hurts...)
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Post by Neko Bazu on Jul 3, 2007 14:25:14 GMT -1
namemawasu: to lick all over; to run one's tongue over This one's good Must admit, I'm leaning more towards 'nameru', owing to the implied degradation that comes with it (it meaning 'lick' or 'to treat with contempt'). On the other hand, either of the other two would be more fun!
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Post by HURLOCK on Jul 3, 2007 14:27:00 GMT -1
Depending on which way I take it, that could either backfire horribly (exposing a cat to catnip?) or be a great technique! (People never seem to realise how much a bite from a cat hurts...) the cocaine to felines variety, all my cats have really enjoyed the stuff
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Post by CHOPPER READ on Jul 3, 2007 14:27:24 GMT -1
At least he/she has had the TB jab.
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Post by CHOPPER READ on Jul 3, 2007 14:28:48 GMT -1
Tiffie has given me a stiffie again. namemawasu: to lick all over; to run one's tongue over This one's good
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Post by Tiffie on Jul 3, 2007 14:36:23 GMT -1
This one's good Must admit, I'm leaning more towards 'nameru', owing to the implied degradation that comes with it (it meaning 'lick' or 'to treat with contempt'). On the other hand, either of the other two would be more fun! Well, considering the rest of your possible attacks seem to be more fun-spirited, I assumed an attack with contempt in it, (even if just by name), wouldn't be as good. Or something along those lines~
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