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09/02/2024
Konoha's Blue Beast, Rock Lee, Makes a Dynamic Entry into the Great Ninja Figure War Contest! Sculptor Hongyu Liu Captures His Special Fighting Style!
A new interview with one of the five sculptors who entered BANPRESTO FIGURE COLOSSEUM's Great Ninja Figure War!
BANPRESTO FIGURE COLOSSEUM's Great Ninja Figure War
The Great Ninja Figure War was a fierce battle between figure sculptors in honor of the Naruto TV anime's 20th anniversary!
Five skilled competitors each chose a character to portray, and roughly 20,000 votes from all over the world crowned the victor.
This time, we'll be interviewing sculptor Hongyu Liu, who entered with a figure of Rock Lee!
Five skilled competitors each chose a character to portray, and roughly 20,000 votes from all over the world crowned the victor.
This time, we'll be interviewing sculptor Hongyu Liu, who entered with a figure of Rock Lee!
Hongyu Liu
Affiliation: Freelance
"I admire his strong mental fortitude, and how he never gives up even in the face of adversity or defeat."
"I want people to pay particular attention to the dynamic energy he exudes as he prepares to launch into a flurry of taijutsu."
—What led to you becoming a sculptor?
Hongyu: Ever since I was a kid I loved drawing pictures of manga and anime, and as I got more and more exposure to figures and models, I gradually became fascinated by 3D design. I wanted to create something physical with my own hands that people could enjoy.
—Can you tell us why you chose Rock Lee?
Hongyu: He's a personal favorite character of mine. I admire his strong mental fortitude, and how he never gives up even in the face of adversity or defeat.
Hongyu: Ever since I was a kid I loved drawing pictures of manga and anime, and as I got more and more exposure to figures and models, I gradually became fascinated by 3D design. I wanted to create something physical with my own hands that people could enjoy.
—Can you tell us why you chose Rock Lee?
Hongyu: He's a personal favorite character of mine. I admire his strong mental fortitude, and how he never gives up even in the face of adversity or defeat.
—While sculpting, did you take Kishimoto's art style into consideration?
Hongyu: I actually reread a ton of volumes from the manga and even double checked cover illustrations in order to capture the character design properly.
Hongyu: I actually reread a ton of volumes from the manga and even double checked cover illustrations in order to capture the character design properly.
—What parts of your figure would you like people to pay special attention to?
Hongyu: I wanted to express the illusion of movement through an immobile figure.
I want people to pay particular attention to the dynamic energy he exudes as he prepares to launch into a flurry of taijutsu.
Hongyu: I wanted to express the illusion of movement through an immobile figure.
I want people to pay particular attention to the dynamic energy he exudes as he prepares to launch into a flurry of taijutsu.
—What stands out to you about the Naruto series and its characters?
Hongyu: The linework used for the characters is simple and easy to take in, which allows the reader to interpret the flow of movement at a glance. I think this really contributes to the readability of the series.
Hongyu: The linework used for the characters is simple and easy to take in, which allows the reader to interpret the flow of movement at a glance. I think this really contributes to the readability of the series.
—On the other hand, was there anything about the sculpting process this time that was particularly difficult?
Hongyu: Well I'd have to say the most difficult part was figuring out a pose for a still figure that elicited a sense of movement. In particular, I felt it was important to pay attention to small details like expressing the way his hair moves when in motion.
Hongyu: Well I'd have to say the most difficult part was figuring out a pose for a still figure that elicited a sense of movement. In particular, I felt it was important to pay attention to small details like expressing the way his hair moves when in motion.
—If a second Great Ninja Figure War was held and you entered again, which character and scene would you like to create?
Hongyu: I think I'd choose the leader of the former Sound Five, Kimimaro.
Hongyu: I think I'd choose the leader of the former Sound Five, Kimimaro.
—Thank you so much for your time!
Please look forward to Hongyu Liu's "NARUTO BANPRESTO FIGURE COLOSSEUM ROCK LEE", scheduled to be released in September!
More figures from BANPRESTO FIGURE COLOSSEUM's Great Ninja Figure War are on their way! Last but not least is Kakashi Hatake, so stay tuned!
■Check out the interviews of the other Naruto figure sculptors!
Naruto Figure Claims Special Award in the Great Ninja Figure War Contest! Sculptor Shuzo Araki Shares His Perspective!
The Jiraiya Figure from the Great Ninja Figure War Contest Bursts Onto the Stage! Find Out Sculptor Shintaro Egashira's "Figure-Sculpting Way"!
Great Ninja Figure War Contest's Tsunade Is On Her Way! SYNONYM Placed a Sculpting Bet on This Legendary Kunoichi!
■BANPRESTO FIGURE COLOSSEUM's Great Ninja Figure War Product Page
NARUTO BANPRESTO FIGURE COLOSSEUM UZUMAKI NARUTO | Product Info | BANPRESTO Navi Site
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN BANPRESTO FIGURE COLOSSEUM JIRAIYA | Product Info | BANPRESTO Navi Site
NARUTO BANPRESTO FIGURE COLOSSEUM TSUNADE | Product Info | BANPRESTO Navi Site
NARUTO BANPRESTO FIGURE COLOSSEUM ROCK LEE | Product Info | BANPRESTO Navi Site
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN BANPRESTO FIGURE COLOSSEUM HATAKE KAKASHI | Product Info | BANPRESTO Navi Site
■Naruto Series Product List
Naruto Series | Series Info | BANPRESTO Navi Site
■Check out the interviews of the other Naruto figure sculptors!
Naruto Figure Claims Special Award in the Great Ninja Figure War Contest! Sculptor Shuzo Araki Shares His Perspective!
The Jiraiya Figure from the Great Ninja Figure War Contest Bursts Onto the Stage! Find Out Sculptor Shintaro Egashira's "Figure-Sculpting Way"!
Great Ninja Figure War Contest's Tsunade Is On Her Way! SYNONYM Placed a Sculpting Bet on This Legendary Kunoichi!
■BANPRESTO FIGURE COLOSSEUM's Great Ninja Figure War Product Page
NARUTO BANPRESTO FIGURE COLOSSEUM UZUMAKI NARUTO | Product Info | BANPRESTO Navi Site
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN BANPRESTO FIGURE COLOSSEUM JIRAIYA | Product Info | BANPRESTO Navi Site
NARUTO BANPRESTO FIGURE COLOSSEUM TSUNADE | Product Info | BANPRESTO Navi Site
NARUTO BANPRESTO FIGURE COLOSSEUM ROCK LEE | Product Info | BANPRESTO Navi Site
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN BANPRESTO FIGURE COLOSSEUM HATAKE KAKASHI | Product Info | BANPRESTO Navi Site
■Naruto Series Product List
Naruto Series | Series Info | BANPRESTO Navi Site
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