KAZUMA KANEKO'S TSUKUYOMI

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Kazuma Kaneko here.

What comes to mind when you think of an alien? Probably a child-sized grey with huge black eyes. But notice the flaw in that imagery? No helmets. No heavy spacesuits. They're usually in skin-tight bodysuits, or completely naked. That doesn't work on Earth.

When humans went to the moon, we needed suits to survive. Aliens would need the same here to mimic their home world. Yet, pop culture aliens are shockingly underdressed. Some blame high tech; others point to movie-fueled psyops. Leaving conspiracies aside, this makes the underground Ant People far more realistic than the sky-born Anunnaki. They're native to Earth, so of course they adapt.

Does this mean intelligent life thrives beneath our feet?
More next time.

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【Regarding the Steam Release of KAZUMA KANEKO'S TSUKUYOMI】
To our fans waiting for the PC version in North America, Europe, and Australia: The Steam version will follow a staggered release, now scheduled to launch in Fall/Winter 2026 as we finalize our local customer support framework.

We sincerely apologize that this is not a simultaneous worldwide launch. Thank you for your continued support.

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Did you know our current world is actually the fourth one? That’s what the mythology of the Native American Hopi tribe tells us. The first world was destroyed by fire, the second by an ice age, and the third by a flood. Aside from the first, the endings of the second and third sound familiar, don’t they?

However, humanity didn't perish completely. Survivors carried the torch into the next world, allowing existence to continue. Since the third world ended in a flood, that brings to mind the famous ark.

But what about the first and second worlds? It's said that the "Ant People" led the survivors to an underground world, saving the lineage of existence. The Hopi myths call them the "Ant Friends."

In the Hopi language, ant is "Anu," and friend is "Naki." Put them together, and you get "Anunaki." Sounds strikingly similar to the Sumerian "Anunnaki" I introduced last time, doesn't it?

Is this just a coincidence?
More next time.

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Okuchi no Makami: A fierce protector that crushes evil, this god became the ultimate bodyguard in the Edo period when people "rented" protective charms for their homes.

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Kazuma Kaneko's Comment:
"Okuchi no Makami is a divine beast born from the Japanese wolf. The red-and-white palette and kumadori makeup subtly evoke its ancient Japanese roots."

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Kazuma Kaneko's Comment:
"Okuchi no Makami is a divine beast born from the Japanese wolf. The red-and-white palette and kumadori makeup subtly evoke its ancient Japanese roots."

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In 1976, author Zecharia Sitchin published "The 12th Planet," the first of his seven-volume "Earth Chronicles." His theory? Ancient Sumerian and Middle Eastern myths are actually accounts of extraterrestrials. Meaning the Anunnaki I mentioned last time were aliens, and we humans were engineered by them as a labor force.

To break it down: Nibiru, a 12th planet with a 3,600-year highly elliptical orbit, is home to the Anunnaki. Facing atmospheric depletion, they shielded their planet with gold particles. Since gold was scarce on Nibiru, they targeted Earth—rich in gold—and created humans to mine it. Eventually, after the events I mentioned before, they wiped out humanity and returned to their home world, supposedly to return one day...

Sitchin bases this on the Bible, where God refers to Himself in the plural. But as some of you pointed out in the comments, ancient Hebrew grammar often uses plural forms to signify a singular entity. If God is singular, the whole premise collapses.

So, were the gods ancient aliens? I'll leave that for you to decide.

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Cerberus: Famous as a three-headed hound, he’s a pureblood monster born from Echidna, the mother of all beasts.

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Kazuma Kaneko's Comment:
"Among mythological creatures, Cerberus is incredibly well-known as the hound of the underworld.
Having three canine heads lined up horizontally creates a very wide profile, so my focus was on making that anatomy feel believable. Pay attention to how the ribcage flares out and the specific way the upper arms connect—that's the key."

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Kazuma Kaneko's Comment:
"Among mythological creatures, Cerberus is incredibly well-known as the hound of the underworld.
Having three canine heads lined up horizontally creates a very wide profile, so my focus was on making that anatomy feel believable. Pay attention to how the ribcage flares out and the specific way the upper arms connect—that's the key."

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Last time, I mentioned the theory that gods were actually aliens. There are several versions, and they’re all fascinating, so let's get into them. First up: the Anunnaki.

The Anunnaki are deities from Sumerian creation myth. Descendants of An (god of heaven) and Ki (goddess of earth), their name means "those who came down from heaven." They used to force lesser gods into brutal labor to maintain the world, but one day, those lower gods rebelled and went on strike. Backed into a corner, the Anunnaki created humans to take over the grueling work. It worked perfectly, but then humans multiplied exponentially and became far too loud. Annoyed by the racket, the supreme god Enlil decided to wipe humanity out with a massive flood...

Reading this, it might sound familiar to some of you. But notice how no aliens have actually showed up yet? We’ll talk about that next time.

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Kirin: a sacred beast and symbol of peace, defined by an ultimate kindness that refuses to harm a single living soul.

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Kazuma Kaneko's Comment:
"Like the Phoenix, the Kirin is an auspicious beast herald of good fortune.
At first glance, that single horn looks incredibly fierce, but it's actually padded with flesh—a design meant to ensure it never harms a soul."

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Kazuma Kaneko's Comment:
"Like the Phoenix, the Kirin is an auspicious beast herald of good fortune.
At first glance, that single horn looks incredibly fierce, but it's actually padded with flesh—a design meant to ensure it never harms a soul."

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A quick follow-up: The Masaru statue I mentioned last time is at Hie Shrine. Thanks to the commenter who brought up Hiyoshi Taisha—it's the head shrine of the same Sanno faith!

Today, let’s talk about the first key art I drew for Tsukuyomi. The motif is Michelangelo’s The Creation of Adam.

In the original painting, God is where Artist K stands, but accompanied by a multitude of figures. Why? Because in the Bible, the Creator refers to Himself in the plural ("We"). Interesting, right? We imagine God as one, but speaking in the plural suggests a collective. It's exactly why theories exist suggesting God might have been an extraterrestrial...

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Mormo: a shapeshifting, blood-sucking vampire who serves Hecate, goddess of the underworld.

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Kazuma Kaneko's Comment:
"Mormo is a vampire from Greek mythology—a familiar monster mothers use to caution their kids. Since she's a female vampire, I aimed for a beautiful, yet hauntingly seductive vibe."

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Kazuma Kaneko's Comment:
"Mormo is a vampire from Greek mythology—a familiar monster mothers use to caution their kids. Since she's a female vampire, I aimed for a beautiful, yet hauntingly seductive vibe."

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If you look far past Tokyo's northeast Demon Gate, you'll find Nikko Toshogu. Officially, it’s a shrine dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu as Tosho Daigongen. But "Tosho" can also be read as "Azumaterasu." From there, it’s a short leap from Azumaterasu to Amaterasu—suggesting a theory that Ieyasu was deliberately elevated to Shinto’s supreme sun goddess. Given that the place is literally named Nikko, meaning "sunlight," it feels far too deliberate.

Think back to Yushima Tenjin, which shrines Tajikarao. Nearby lies Yoshiwara. If you look at Yoshiwara as Amenouzume, the stage for the "Opening of the Heavenly Rock Cave" is fully set. Another spiritual barrier woven into the land. Yet, word is this occult grid was recently broken by a certain modern landmark.

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A divine beast of supreme beauty, but did you know? "Hou" is male, "Ou" is female—a matched pair.

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Kazuma Kaneko's Comment:
"The Phoenix is one of the Four Auspicious Beasts, a symbol of good omens.
It’s said to possess five colors based on the Five Elements: blue-green, yellow, red, white, and black-purple.
So, I gave it a striped look, just like the five-colored banners you see at temples."

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Kazuma Kaneko's Comment:
"The Phoenix is one of the Four Auspicious Beasts, a symbol of good omens.
It’s said to possess five colors based on the Five Elements: blue-green, yellow, red, white, and black-purple.
So, I gave it a striped look, just like the five-colored banners you see at temples."

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Ura-Kimon: the Southwest, the Monkey's path where evil departs.
At Edo Castle, a divine monkey statue stands instead of a Komainu. "Masaru"—the ward against malice.

Kimon: the Northeast, the Ox's path.
At Yushima Tenjin, an ox statue guards the legacy of Sugawara no Michizane, a man bound to the Ox in birth and death.

An Ox at the gate, a Monkey at the rear.
A deliberate Feng Shui occult wall designed to protect Edo Castle.
This is what occupies my mind during my walks.
Any sacred anomalies in your neighborhood? Let me know.

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Diet: Human hearts.

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Kazuma Kaneko's Comment:
"The name Medjed means 'The Smiter.' Aside from the fact that this god dwells in the House of Osiris, everything else is shrouded in absolute mystery.
Deducing from this, I envisioned Medjed as a sort of house gatekeeper—essentially an interception turret—so I drew it clad in a rigid, protective shell."
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Kazuma Kaneko's Comment:
"The name Medjed means 'The Smiter.' Aside from the fact that this god dwells in the House of Osiris, everything else is shrouded in absolute mystery.
Deducing from this, I envisioned Medjed as a sort of house gatekeeper—essentially an interception turret—so I drew it clad in a rigid, protective shell."
#Tsukuyomi #NintendoSwitch #JRPG #Deckbuilding