Story ideas?

SHIZEN · Post by **SHIZEN** » Sat Dec 20, 2008 2:56 -0700

a new story with the rat kakera from "Shades of Green" , a new story with the tmnt, and im really looking forward to Usagi vs Hikiji and Usagi and Chizu

Ben · Post by **Ben** » Sat Dec 20, 2008 13:06 -0700

I once thought about a possible piece of fan-fiction, where Tomoe and Noriko's minds are suddenly switched during one of their "psychic episodes". (This aspect of their relationship was hinted at in the last issue of MOTHER OF MOUNTAINS, when Tomoe subconsciously experienced Noriko's escape from the mineshaft). Tomoe becomes locked within Noriko's body, and Noriko in Tomoe's.

Tomoe, now finding herself a wanted criminal, goes on the run from her own clan. At the same time, she's terrified to discover that the longer she stays in Noriko's body, the more her own personality starts to resemble Noriko's. Of course, Noriko is dealing with the exact same problem in Tomoe's form.

As a result, both sisters make discoveries that forces them to view each other in a new light. Even after their souls are restored to their original bodies by story's end, the experience leaves them shaken to the core.

But because I'm a procrastinating idiot, the story never got off the ground.

Corky Kneivel · Post by **Corky Kneivel** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 11:53 -0700

Without any thought o what it would involve, or any plot or characters...I've always been a fan of the "backwards" gimmick. I'd liek to read a UY story that started with the ending, maybe just an image of usagi wiping blood from his blade or something, and then through the pages we see the story "de-volve" back to how it started. Pure gimmick but I like those types of things.

This type of story could work well with the Inspector (whose name, I cannot for the life of me, remember). Kinda throw the "whodunit" tradition out the window by revealing at the very beginning "whodunnit" but through the story seeing "whytheydunnit".

Post by **Steve Hubbell** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 12:17 -0700

Sounds like a great idea for an Inspector Ishida mystery!

Corky Kneivel · Post by **Corky Kneivel** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 12:43 -0700

Steve Hubbell wrote:Sounds like a great idea for an Inspector Ishida mystery!

THAT'S his name!!! ((thanks for the assist)) - i noticed he's not included in The Cast http://usagiyojimbo.com/characters.html section of the board, unless my lazy eyes happened to miss him. He is probably my favorite character behind Usagi.

Stan Sakai · Post by **Stan Sakai** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 15:14 -0700

I've been thinking of doing a backward story for quite awhile. Mark Evanier did a great backward story for Crossfire, and I've seen Memento quite a few time. Seinfeld also did it on one of their episodes--I remember Kramer's giant lollipop getting bigger as the story progressed.

johnnyjagwani · Post by **johnnyjagwani** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 23:51 -0700

maybe it's time to emulate rashomon.. that was/is brilliant.. but as someone suggested above, the whole 'blood on blade' in the first panel - explanation at the end of the issue... of course it would work well with ishida and his type of stories, but for my taste, it might as well focus around any other UY character, and still be exciting..

Kenshiroh · Post by **Kenshiroh** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 9:17 -0700

Corky Kneivel wrote:i noticed [Inspector Ishida is] not included in The Cast http://usagiyojimbo.com/characters.html section of the board, unless my lazy eyes happened to miss him. He is probably my favorite character behind Usagi.

He does have a page in the Wiki, though.
http://wiki.usagiyojimbo.com/wiki/Inspector_Ishida

Corky Kneivel · Post by **Corky Kneivel** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 9:24 -0700

awesome! Thanks! And congrats to Maka, that's gotta feel good.

Suumesh · Post by **Suumesh** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 15:37 -0700

I have two general story ideas that could fit around some of other suggestions made here:

1. Some sort of plotline or adventure involving the indigenous Ainu tribes in northern Japan/Hokkaido. It is a really interesting facet of Japanese history/culture. The Ainu were sort of quasi-referenced in Princess Mononoke. (Could easily tie into a shipwreck.)

2. A re-imagining of the "Story of the 47 Ronin".

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forty-seven_Ronin

It is a very cool story and the shrine in Tokyo to the 47 is really amazing.

Space Wolf · Post by **Space Wolf** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 18:43 -0700

Stan Sakai wrote:I've been thinking of doing a backward story for quite awhile. Mark Evanier did a great backward story for Crossfire, and I've seen Memento quite a few time. Seinfeld also did it on one of their episodes--I remember Kramer's giant lollipop getting bigger as the story progressed.

That would be SO cool to see!

johnnyjagwani · Post by **johnnyjagwani** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 0:23 -0700

Maybe it's my love for star wars, but I'd like to see a samurai clad in black battle attire, somehow have his behind kicked by Usagi.

richarddragon · Post by **richarddragon** » Mon Sep 18, 2017 8:10 -0700

This was an interesting topic. Good to see some ideas appealed to Stan.

I would like to see something with other cultures, yes, but not overdo it, since feudal Japan is primarily Usagi's turf. Being of Russian descent, though, made me long to see some friendly Strelsy bear from across the Strait

Liked the "backwards" idea and the hanafuda cards. Hope he is still considering them.

Always thought sake production and consumption should be considered. Also, medicine and food in those times. I do remember they did not consume much, if any, meat at all.

I would like to see Genta becoming another new student for Katsuichi.

And of course, there are many character arcs that need closure or at least development, such as Tomoe's betrothal.

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