When I saw Lunatic for the first time, I was surprised at the different quality (of his design). I had the impression that his lineage was completely different compared to the other heroes. I was scared at first (laughs), especially of the eyes. However, as I learned about Yuri's upbringing and personality, I grew to think that his appearance was perfect. Katsura-Sensei added the handprint of his face (to his mask), which is excellent because I think that the expressions (Lunatic's) can be taken as angry, mysterious and sad. I also like the pattern of the lines applied to the whole because I like sharp design. While it has nothing to do with the design (concepts), the performance of the suit is still handmade (laughs). Personally, I'm a little disappointed that Mr. Saito had not made it, but his (Lunatic's) abilities covered up for it.
For me, he's unmistakably a "hero" who can't lose to the heroes.
The necktie is the same as Kotetsu's tie, with a stripe in the middle. In Yuri's case, it is a jagged design. It's white and black with the centre grey to indicate his stance, shown from his character in the previous installment (S1).
Colours Used (for Yuri's Design)
ミドルクールグレイ - Middle Cool Grey
デープクールグレイ - Deep Cool Grey
ホワイト (ネクタイ右半分の色) - White (right half of necktie)
クールグレイ(ネクタイ中央の色) - Cool Grey (middle of necktie)
ブラック (髪止め・リボン・クツのヒール ネクタイ左半分の色) - Black (hair stoppers - his barrettes, ribbon, shoe heels, left half of necktie)
ライトスモークグリーン - Light smoke green (his hair)
スモークグリーン(まゆ毛) - Smoke Green (eyebrows)
スモークピンク(くちびる) - Smoke Pink (lips)
*口紅ではなく自色が悪い。- *It's not lipstick but it's a bad colour
ブラス - Brass (lawyer pin and on his briefcase handles and front enclosure)
I was looking forward to the "The Rising" because there was no new design for Yuri. However, because of his occupation, he doesn't change his suit, so there were few places to play. So I incorporated the square design used in the game "ASTRAL CHAIN", and also used it for his buttons.
Yuri Draft:
TN: There is another colour chart with a tie in the colours from the previous season, but I haven't included it.
ユーリのネクタイ。ネクタイだけ、前TVシリーズのカラーリングにしてみましたが、結局やめました。
Katsura says he originally coloured the tie in the same colours as S1 but decided to stop.
From an interview with Katsura (maroon), Kase, Chiba, Hirata, Morita, Kotobuki, Shimazaki (all dark blue)
ーご自身が演じられているキャラクター以外で気になる存在はいますか?
-Is there anything you are interested in other than the character you are playing?
Kotobuki: I'm interested in Yuri, and I like him. In "T&B2", Yuri's story has passionate development, and I couldn't take my eyes off it. I saw the drawings of Yuri's design, and thought the accessories of his bag and tie were very fashionable. Also, the scene in the anime, where his hair is standing on end is so fantastic.
Katsura: Yuri's development is shocking, isn't it?
During the plot stages, I remember saying: "It's a lie! What a waste! Stop it!" many times about Lunatic's ending (climax). But it's not clearly mentioned, so I don't think I understand what happened yet (laughs).
Chiba: I'm not interested in characters either (TN: Morita says earlier that he's not interested in characters), but Lunatic's bowgun is good. I think "flames" are standard special moves, but the idea of shooting flames with a bow gun was ground-breaking and incredibly cool.
TN: What follows is easily the greatest thing about this interview and it doesn't even have any Yuri/Luna content! 😭🤣
意外と評判が良い? 男性キャラの「おしり」
Is it good that the male characters "butts'" are surprisingly popular?
Shimazaki: I'm sorry to say this since it's my role, but Thomas' tight "butt" is irresistible! I was numb to the fact that Thomas, who is an ace among the new heroes, was wearing a tight suit. As a result, it was unfortunate when he fainted (laughs), because the inner line was prominent, and I thought: "as expected of Katsura-Sensei's butts".
桂 あははは!でも、男の尻だよ?
Katsura: Ahahaha! But it's a man's ass?
島﨑どこからみてもラインが美しいんですよ。イケてます!
Shimazaki: No matter where you look, the line is beautiful. It's cool!
平田 キュッとした桂先生の「おしり」、意外と評判いいですよ?
Hirata: Katsura-Sensei's "butts" are surprisingly popular, aren't they?
桂 そうなの!?
Katsura: Is that so!?
島﨑 虎徹とバーナビーのインナースーツを着ている時の「おしり」も良いですよね。
Shimazaki: The "butts" are also good when Kotetsu and Barnaby are wearing their inner suits.
I went to the exhibition by STEAF, a brand that always helps me with utakata’s outfits.
The clothes the designer Atsushi comes up with are always so good, and I really had a hard time choosing between the grey and black vests... Ok, try to guess: which one did I go for?
Also, before going back home, I had yakitori with IZA from RAZOR, who was also there by coincidence.