KANEKO’S CRIB NOTES XXXI: SEASON OF THE CRIB Kazuma kaneko kaneko's crib notes megaten smt shin megami tensei shin megami tensei ii persona 4 devil survivor 2 buddhism vairocana asura acala zaou gongen fudo myoo In addition to a serious boost in the quotient of luxurious, flowing cloth, Kaneko includes a garment of chains that hardly seem up to the task of containing his furious aspect, and a demonic codpiece for good measure. Like Acala, the general pose and design are closely replicated, right down to the appropriate mudra.
ZAOU GONGEN: While Acala is a bit of a tired frump, Zaou Gongen is quite the opposite: a striking mix of source material and stylistic embellishment, showcasing some of the best of a more mature design sensibility. The vajra-sword, lariat, braid, and perennially grumpy countenance are hard at work, while even some lesser details such as the ornate necklace manage an appearance. The results are admittedly underwhelming, especially for a figure with such distinct and powerful imagery associated, but all the major points are on display. 
ACALA: Acala/Fudou Myou-ou is one of the most iconic figures in Buddhist iconography, so it comes as no surprise that Kaneko played a close game once it was his shot at bat. Kaneko Works lists the Kofukuji Asura sculpture seen above as the most impactful on Kaneko’s design no wonder, as its antiquity (from the 8th century) has made it one of the most famous examples of Buddhist art in Japan. ASURA-OU: The king of the Asuras, he is counted among the Hachi Bushu classification of Buddhist guardians, ones who still maintain a fierce disposition after their conversion to Buddhism, but is not above displaying the anjali, or gasshou, mudra of respect. Both the sculpture and Kaneko’s design sport it. VAIROCANA: Whether or not he actually has a relationship to Hindu Asura or the supreme god of Zoroastrianism, one thing that’s particularly iconic of Vairocana is his particular mudra, called the “ chiken-in,” or mudra of the six elements. It’s Buddhism Month at KCN! In celebration of Miroku’s upcoming appearance in Shin Megami Tensei IV: Final, every day for the rest of November will feature a Buddhist-inspired Crib. KANEKO’S CRIB NOTES XXXII: BUDDHIST BONANZA
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