YGOrganization | [Reference Art] Akasuna the Battle Ashtra & Ashtraja Susanoo

It’s all divinely ogre

Akasuna the Battle Ashtra
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Description:

“A brave hero who carries the power of the god of war “Konjin”, and no matter the battle, never runs out of power.
He has the most experience after dying and killing in the battlefield. He’s unable to die even if he wants to, in order to fulfill god’s errand…”

TL note: The name of the god is written as 金神 (metal + god). There is a kami in onmyoudo with this name, but it is also possible that this is a custom god designed for this universe, with different abilities, etc.

Shrine crest:

“A shrine crest that combines rings, tomoe, magatama and scorching heat”

Head:

Left: “Ox-like horns”
Right: “The hair color is black + red sand”

TL note: “red sand” (赤砂) can be read as “Akasuna”: the name of this monster. Similarly, this is one way to write “Akasha“, one of the five elements in Indian philosophy. Furthermore, the Synchro form’s name, 朱沙之王 (Susanoo) is written as “king of the cinnabar sand”.

Lower body:

Top: “Cinnabar Dzi beads (they have the power to ward off evil spirits)”
Middle: “Lingzhi/Reishi clouds”
Bottom: “Cut-off Shimenawa”

Sword:

“The long sword has a straight structure which bears a strong resemblance to the Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi. The inner side of the blade features a design that combines the shrine crest and onmyou talismans (they glow red)”

Cycle:

1) “Regret. Even if he’s killed and perishes…”
2) “God: God’s power activates!!”
3) Left: “Thanks to god’s power, kintsugi, his body is restored”
Right: “Beautiful body!”

Ashtraja Susanoo
Full art:

Description:

“The form taken by “Akasuna the Battle Ashtra” after temporarily unleashing his power, turning himself into the ogre-god of scorching heat”

Details:

Top: “The kintsugi parts transform into magma”
Bottom: “The upper body features abundant gold-colored Lingzhi/Reishi clouds decorations”