Before and while Tristamp was airing, Kenji Muto made some amazing Twitter posts giving us lore and production tidbits along the way. And while I don't speak Japanese (so I'm going to have to use Google Translate for this, so take everything you read here with a grain of salt because it may be skewed by mistranslation), there was some fantastic art and really cool concepts shared, and I want to archive anything Trigun-related. If I miss anything, let me know!) It starts a little slow with stuff we already know, but there are some interesting tidbits! If anyone who knows Japanese wants to correct anything, please feel free! Now, without further ado...
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12:23 AM · Jul 4, 2022
Twitter始めました。
TRIGUN STAMPEDE監督の武藤です。
I started Twitter.
This is Muto, director of TRIGUN STAMPEDE.
This is my first time directing a feature-length series. We have created a magnificent worldview based on the beautiful concept art and character designs by Koji Tajima. New information should be released one after another. looking forward to. #TRIGUN
I thought that Mr. Hanamori's expression of ``dependence and attachment'' on the official website was accurate. Shonen Nai is the character that took the most time to formulate his behavioral principles. The mysterious patterns that appear on the clothes are also designed by Koji Tajima. What kind of meaning does it really contain?
The photo shows an additional souvenir from Los Angeles.
#TRIGUN
For some reason, most of the official concept art released is from the boyhood version. In the original manga, Nai plays an organ-like or piano-like instrument. How do you feel when you play, and who do you have in mind when you play?
Come to think of it, when will that concept art be released?
When will it be lifted?
#TRIGUN
When I arrived at work, there was a TRIGUN STAMPEDE poster on the wall. By the way, the poster next to me is of the TV anime BEASTARS, directed by Shinichi Matsumi, which I have been supporting since its debut.
The second poster is also in the works.
#TRIGUN
A three-dimensional model of the mothership made for the performance. It's exquisitely twisted and not designed with left and right symmetry, so it's difficult to draw it from three sides.
Rem Saverem is the fifth ship.
The third ship survived the crash.
I come to work on Sunday and am currently working in the sound booth.
#TRIGUN
By explaining things to the other person, your mind will be organized.
It is important to translate feelings into logic and verbalize them.
I would like to continue doing interview interviews for magazines, as they are very stimulating.
However, I am not good at handling unexpected questions and improvisation.
#TRIGUN
It's finally unveiled. The second poster made with cell-look CG takes more time than it looks. The talented staff, whose names cannot yet be made public, have been working behind the scenes. If you look closely, there are hidden hints about the main story, so please enjoy it like a treasure hunt.
The second trailer has also been released.
#TRIGUN
Dubbing is also in progress.
The sense of realism, the sound effects, the mixing, and the wonderful accompaniment music. I wanted to listen to it in the acoustic environment of a movie theater, but it was decided that an advance screening would be held.
In Katsumata-san's words, I think it means "the feeling of groove is irresistible!" The power of sound is terrifying.
#TRIGUN
I'm not good at repeating the same content over and over again, so I try to vary the themes and content from magazine to magazine as much as possible. When viewed from multiple angles, the work appears three-dimensional.
We are sure to continue to publish interview articles full of behind-the-scenes information in the future.
The third poster will be completed soon.
#TRIGUN
Thank you to the kind customers who patiently listened to the unfamiliar talk. I was saved by the gentle and warm applause. Are you unable to carry a conversation while making people laugh like an actor? The Stampede team members advised us, ``It depends on the number of places.''
We have to work hard on the next stage in order to make it to the number of places.
#TRIGUN
Lately, I've been overwhelmed by the enthusiasm of the advertising team.
People in positions that are different from the field staff and with whom I had no previous contact. It's because of these unsung heroes that my work spreads.
When you go out for drinks with them, you can get a feel for their personalities. Group warfare, group work, group art. It's a project with a lot to learn.
#TRIGUN
There seem to be many TRIGUN STAMPEDE signboards on Shinjuku Ad Street and elsewhere. It seems like the advertising team is planning some interesting things in the future, but I'm really looking forward to it. Behind the scenes, there are people working hard behind the scenes. In this way, the work will continue to expand. Bravo.
https://youtu.be/oolZJKslJcU
#TRIGUN
[Boo, dead Youtube link ):< If anyone knows what it was, let me know and I'll insert that info here]
Before I knew it, I received a TRIGUN STAMPEDE New Year's card that someone had made for me. Stampede simply sits looking at the camera. This photo shows the attitude of the on-site staff as they approach the work with sincerity.
2022 is the last spurt of dubbing (final mix) at the end of the story. #TRIGUN
When I look at cold brew coffee at a coffee shop, I think of TRIGUN STAMPEDE. Although the appearance may change, the ingredients and aroma of the beans are still present. The beans called Naito Sensei are roasted, ground, and carefully extracted drop by drop.
Pour into a super modern coffee cup and enjoy.
We look forward to your continued support in 2023. #TRIGUN
Captain Chuck Lee is a lovable villain who has achieved an unusual promotion from just a mob to a side character.
As I draw the storyboards, the characters start moving on their own.
He starts speaking lines that aren't in the scenario, or gets violent.
Tomokazu Sugita's mysterious performance shines.
#TRIGUN
In the early days, while drinking with Mr. Naito,
“I want to value the feel of touch.”
“I want to value a sense of existence.”
That's what I was talking about all the time.
The atmosphere and lifestyle of the planet are beautifully reproduced.
A tag team from the days of Land of the Lustrous,
Yuji Kaneko's art world.
#TRIGUN
Born and raised in the third city of July.
With the help of his parents, he entered the military police academy through the back door.
The golden gun was a gift from his parents for entering school.
Their world expands beyond the screen, and there are also stories about them that are not depicted in the main story.
Look forward to Chuck Lee's reappearance.
#TRIGUN
#杉田智和
There is no good or bad in the bond between parent and child.
The second episode takes on the challenge of a straight, simple theme.
Also pay attention to the pop (?) cute (?) villains.
Thank you for your support today from 23:00!
#TRIGUN
#トライガン
When I was revising the storyboard for episode 2,
Suddenly I heard a voice...
"Gofsef"
"Huh? Did you just talk?"
“Gofsef…(nods)”
“I see, you want to call me Gofsef, right?”
“Gofsef. (smiling)”
"Gofsef! (smiling)"
Draw the storyboard while interacting with the characters.
#TRIGUN
#トライガン
I met Mr. Oxytakehiko for the first time in several years.
Every time, I realized that he had called me all the way to Tokyo.
Next I want to go to Osaka, I should go.
I want to hold a STAMPEDE event in Osaka too.
I want to eat all I can in Osaka.
#TRIGUN
The taciturn and timid young man eventually adapts to the harsh environment,
Obtain "power" as a cyborg.
The name of the young man who has joined the ranks of violent criminals is Gofsef.
When you imagine the untold background,
The world will expand further.
#TRIGUN
Parent-child bond?
Breaking down that common sense.
Blood is thicker than water, episode 3.
Broadcast today at 23:00 on TV Tokyo and other channels.
Please take a look!
#TRIGUN
#トライガン
The character of Nai is
A rough sketch tells the story.
"The World of Yasuhiro Naito" exhibition held in Shibuya.
He always smiles kindly.
Let yourself be possessed and start drawing.
#TRIGUN
The race of "humans" is lumped together.
See things macroscopically.
Think from a bird's-eye view and act without hesitation.
When I draw storyboards, he lives inside me.
The problem is that once you get into it, it takes a while to get out.
#TRIGUN
#トライガン
But it's okay.
I'm sure he will be strong enough to survive.
Accepting reality in a harsh environment,
Obtaining a distorted prosthetic arm,
Imagine him growing into a young man.
Maybe he's using Wams.
The story world leaves the creator and expands further.
#TRIGUN
[Note that this was shared around episode three and the freckles this guy has--a lot of people theorize this is about Tonis]
I had dinner with Koji Tajima for the first time in several years.
Ordered mantis shrimp, crab, and shrimp.
"what is this?"
“Shakowams! ”
"this is?"
“Caniwams! ”
"this…"
“Ebiwams! ! ”
Feeling like a junior high school student,
A time like a class reunion.
Episode 4 will be aired today from 23:00.
#TRIGUN
A familiar silhouette.
Although it was too heavy to use for motion capture, this imitation was very useful as a pose reference. I imagine it's probably heavier in reality when I direct it.
The exterior is lost technology, and the interior is a synthetic weapon called a machine gun.
"Punishment" means "punishment".
#TRIGUN
#トライガン
Igusa Matsuyama Interview #2 Original Japanese correspondence
Below is our original e-mail correspondence with Igusa Matsuyama in Japanese. This is provided for the benefit of Japanese readers and fans wishing to translate Igusa Matsuyama’s words on their own. The text is presented mostly as-is, though Tumblr ate some elements like emoji. Sorry about that.
If you missed our English translation yesterday, you can find it here:
Ranch Story の皆様へお待たせいたしました。まずは質問の答えを順番にお返事しますね。
Anonymous asks: 牧場物語幸せの詩の女神様とリオンはどのような関係ですか?
リオンは確か妖精という扱いだったと思います。
女神さまと接点があるかどうかは、私もちょっとわかりません。ごめんなさい。
Tomato asks: 牧場物語ワンダフルライフforガールの主人公の衣装なんですが、I love Kumaのコーデを見ると、Mezzo Pianoというレディースアパレルブランドを思い出しますが、どこからインスピレーションを受けましたか?
先日、自宅に届いたフェスタリアのオリジナルプレミアムカット"Wish upon a star"のダイヤモンド✨
何度か店舗で見せて貰い、このシリーズが欲しかったのですが値段が…と思って諦めていましたが、大変素晴らしいタイミングで半額、そしてタイムバーゲンでさらに10%オフというのもあって、思い切って購入しました。
ネックレスに付いてきたスコープで毎晩星を眺めています🌟👀
(【特集】『ブレードランナー』伝説の名ゼリフ『雨の中の涙』を徹底解説【はじめてのブレードランナー2】 | THE RIVERから)
この記事には、映画『ブレードランナー』第一作のネタバレが含まれています。
雨の中の涙
「おまえたち人間には信じられないようなものを私は見てきた。オリオン座の近くで燃える宇宙戦艦。タンホイザー・ゲートの近くで暗闇に瞬くCビーム、そんな思い出も時間と共にやがて消える。雨の中の涙のように。死ぬ時が来た。」
(原文:I’ve seen things you people wouldn’t believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhäuser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.)
通称「Tears in rain monologue」(雨の中の涙モノローグ)、または「Cビームスピーチ」として知られるこの台詞は、SF映画だけでなく映画史全体においても屈指の感動的なスクリプトとして知られています。
筆者の個人的見解では、『ブレードランナー』を後世に残る偉大な作品たらしめる要素の中でも、この台詞を含めたロイの最後の場面は最も重要だったといって過言ではありません。
冷酷な殺人マシーンのようだったロイが、短い人生の最後に愛おしむように鳩を抱きしめ、動かなくなっていく体を雨の中震わせながら絞り出す稀代の詩人のようなセンテンス。全ての観客を予期しなかった感動の渦に巻き込んだこの名台詞は、一般的にロイ・バティーを演じたルトガー・ハウアーのアドリブであったとして知られています。しかし私見ながら、これは正確な情報とは言えないと考えます。
オリジナル脚本にアドリブを加えて生まれた名台詞
ハンプトン・ファンチャーが製作上の意見の相違から降りた後、二人目の脚本家として招集されたディヴィッド・ピープルズ。彼がこのシーンの為に書き下ろしたオリジナル脚本では、該当の台詞はこうなっていました。
「私は冒険を知っている。お前達人間が決して目にすることはない場所を見てきた。オフワールドへ行って戻ってきたんだ…フロンティアだぞ!プルーティション・キャンプへの信号機の背甲板に立って、汗で沁みる目で、オリオン座の近くの星間戦争を見たんだ。髪に風を感じていた。テストボートに乗って黒い銀河から去りながら、攻撃艦隊がマッチのように燃えて消えていくのを見た。そう、見た、感じたんだ!」
(原文:I have known adventures, seen places you people will never see, I’ve been Offworld and back…frontiers! I’ve stood on the back deck of a blinker bound for the Plutition Camps with sweat in my eyes watching the stars fight on the shoulder of Orion. I’ve felt wind in my hair, riding test boats off the black galaxies and seen an attack fleet burn like a match and disappear. I’ve seen it…felt it!)
1ページの半分ほどもあったこの長台詞を読んだルトガー・ハウアーが、死を前にしたレプリカントの言葉としては長すぎると、台詞がもたらすイメージをそのままに要約し、そして”All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.”という言葉を付け加えて完成したのが、「雨の中の涙」モノローグです。
お気づきの方も多いと思いますが、ピープルズのオリジナル脚本には「タンホイザーゲート」、そして「Cビーム」という単語は登場しません。その代わりに、「オフワールド」や「プルーティションキャンプ」といった造語が登場しています。
ポール・M・サモン著『メイキング・オブ・ブレードランナー』(ソニーマガジンズ、1997)によると、ルトガー・ハウアー本人がインタビューで、
「私のことやあのセリフのことはよく取り上げられるが、肝心の脚本家が無視されているのはよくない。バティの独白を書いたディヴィット・ピープルズの仕事は本当に素晴らしい。私は彼が掘り下げたあのイメージがとても好きだった」とピープルズを賞賛しています。
「銀河っぽくカッコいい造語の固有名詞」を使うこと、信号灯のようなものが暗黒の宇宙で輝いていること、オリオン座の近くで宇宙船が燃えていること、これらのイメージを作り上げたピープルズを抜きに、この台詞は誕生しなかったというわけです。
このロイ・バティーの最後の言葉は、映画中盤のチュウの眼球工房でロイが口にするアメリカの詩人ウィリアム・ブレイクの詩のアレンジ「燃える様に天使は落ちた。轟くような雷鳴が岸をころがり、怪獣の火と共に消えた」や、「チュウ、お前が造った目で私が見たものを、お前にも見せてやりたかった」という台詞と対になっています(これらの台詞もピープルズによるものです)。
チュウを殺すこの場面では、戦闘用レプリカントであるロイはさぞかし凄惨な情景ばかり見せつけられて、自らの造物主に恨みを抱いているんだろうなという印象を受けるのですが、『雨の中の涙』モノローグによって、醜いものばかりでなく美しいものもたくさん見たからこそ、彼はもっと生きていたかったのかもしれないと受け取ることができるわけです。
というわけで個人的に『雨の中の涙』モノローグは、ピープルズが造った土台に、ルトガーが素晴らしいアドリブを加えた二人の共作であるとするのが一番しっくり来ます。
ちなみに「タンホイザー・ゲート」や「Cビーム」とは何か?という質問をよく受けるのですが、前述したように造語ですので正式な意味はありません。
それでも無理やり適当に解説すると「タンホイザー」とはそもそもリヒャルト・ワーグナーのオペラ『タンホイザーとヴァルトブルクの歌合戦』に登場する主人公の名前です。ゲートってからには、ワープの発着点のようなものが想像できます。ドイツ系のタンホイザーという人が開発したんでしょう、きっと。
「Cビーム」の方は何でしょう、宇宙戦艦がマッチのように燃えていることから『ブレードランナー』世界における兵器ではないかと推測できます。「Charged particle-beam 」(荷電粒子ビーム)という言葉はあるので、これの略ってことでいかがでしょうか。(あくまでも個人的推察です。)