Four more shots, wrapping up this year's marathon.
Over on Instagram, One Day One Shot is something we do every year while we're away on vacation. This way the page stays active while we're (typically) far away from reputable internet service.
That Acid Girl Rabty (shot 3) is honestly one of the most gorgeous looking toys I've seen in a while. It's absolutely stunning, and it went over like a lead weight on Instagram. Oh well.
Shin Kamen Rider was a very fun movie.
Here's some Asian cultural touchstones that, don't need to be known to enjoy the movie, but add to enjoyment of various scenes.
Red Thread of Fate that brings fated lovers together.
ZhuangZi's Butterfly Dream poem on the perception of reality, life and death.
Buddhist art metaphor of enlightenment where the face splits like a cocoon to reveal another face. Best known in this Bao Zhi / Hoshi Washo statue from 11c.
General familarity with Qigong, Prana concepts of breath power.
Lalitasana / 遊戯坐 "pose of royal ease" is the name given to Indian and later Chinese Buddhist art showing a divinity emphasizing looking relaxed and 'kingly'.
Especially associated in East Asian Buddhism with all-seeing all-hearing Guanyin who wishes to end suffering for all.