#rain code concept art

[dangancode]

CONCEPT ART OF THE CAST OF MASTER DETECTIVE ARCHIVES: RAIN CODE

Taken from the Deluxe Artbook

Art by Rui Komatsuzaki

[crashharmony]

This is from the limited edition ‘book of death’ concept art book. Please do not screenshot and upload elsewhere as publishing this online is illegal. Please consider supporting the original creators by buying the game or limited edition set yourself.

[snivyartjpeg]

sketching out a cool new rain code au where yuma is an amnesiac detective and shinigami is his silly sassy partner who is connected to his mind

[r0sie-bun]

🏊‍♂️🏊‍♂️

[rainbow-journalist]

" When does the CEO lose patience and control? "

Tw: 🎭💢⚠️ + long text

Context: seeing Makoto angry and somewhat violent may be unlikely and unlikely to happen, but what if it actually happened? Someone he cares about and loves gets hurt, a burning anger inside him ignites, he loses logic and reason, he will catch a cold for sure, but he doesn't care about that at the moment, he may be small and weak like Yuma, but I believe he has the talent to defend himself and those he loves.

Maybe he ends up being violent, it's because of the unified government, which treated him like trash while he was in the facility, He can be the calmest person in the company, when he is angry or doesn't like something, he stands up straight, with his hands behind his back and with a serious or neutral expression, then the employees would know he is angry.

Imagine the situation where he ends up getting stressed and angry, but since he doesn't want to take it out on anyone, he moves away from employees and others to isolate himself and calm down alone, It would be nice if Amaterasu had a botany section, where Makoto could stay there most of the time, to calm down, maybe even lie down on the grass.

At first he could have hurt himself as a way to calm down, but then he found healthier and better ways to do so, such as plants, cute things like teddy bears and even his baths, He loves taking a bath, right? It could be a remedy to calm him down. Being a CEO of a mega tech corporation where he uses his logical mind all the time must be stressful, so simple things humanize and relax him. Drinking water could also be relaxing.

You can consider this just a headcanon, but I had commented once about him not being able to control his emotions well, as if they had been repressed for 3 years, He carried Kanai Ward on his back alone, this man acting all silly and being friendly even with enemies is just a mask to not act serious and closed with anyone. I'll probably do more of these drawings, doodles, and long texts commenting on some detail of what I think about him.

It would also be funny to see him kick Yomi's ass.

[pixelatedraindrops]

RAINCODE 4KOMA COMIC PROJECT

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This is another project that I'm currently working on with @kazinsblog! We adore makoyuma and they're our number one faves.

So we decided to make a little 4koma style side special of Kazin's mini series "The Kanai Ward Case Files"

This intro is the only normal comic in this story.

Prologue: Flu season hits worldwide, and Makoto calls Yuma one day and gives him the warning. Yuma notices his congested voice so he wants to head to to Kanai Ward to check on him. But meanwhile, Yuma is trying his best to hold his cough as he talks on the line. Only to suffer the fit after Makoto hangs up. He isn't well either.

When Yuma arrives in Kanai Tower finding Makoto completely disheveled and passed out at his work desk, he ushers the stuffy CEO to bed. The two were shown pushing themselves while being sick alone. But now that they're together, these stubborn workaholics will finally rest and break from their duties in order to take care of each other. (for the most part anyway)

further information below

Of course since I'm involved in this project, they're obviously not going to be doing well... XD But this story is going to be a lot more fun and lighthearted than others I have written. (It's essentially written in a silly sick filler episode of a cartoon kind of vibe) meaning less whump, and more sick comfort and hilarity. There may be a few somewhat whumpy ones here and there (I can't resist) but it won't be as common.

Full Story Summary:

This RainCode fan side story revolves around slice of life comedy 4koma style strips with scenes of Yuma and Makoto being sick together and spending time with each other in Kanai Tower for about a week or two. They both have different halves of cold symptoms, Yuma with throat based, and Makoto with nasal based. (hence the title) Various cute and wacky stuff happen between the two and their bond grows stronger spending this time off together away from their duties as detective and CEO. They may be sick and miserable, but at least they're in it together! What could possibly go wrong?

The comic strips will be drawn by Kazin, but there will be some bonus art that the two of us will work on together (similar to the title which was a collab by us both)

Also, both of us agreed that these strips should be posted on my blog rather than Kazin's. Reason being is that this story is based on illness and my blog is half an illness blog so it makes more sense to share it to mine. You all likely expect this sort of thing from me at this point anyway… XD (I’m also the director so I write the descriptions of them.)

And this series will continue to be ongoing so long as Kazin and I have ideas. (we currently have almost 100 strips planned)

I will update this in separate posts whenever more strips get fully digitally drawn by Kazin whenever she can work on them. With the tag #kanaiwardcasefiles h&h. Some strips will be random, some will be two parters, and some will have a timeline or are connected to others.

We both hope you look forward to this project! There will be a lot of funny and cute moments between these two, so we hope you makoyuma enjoyers are excited!

Also bit of a fun fact: This was inspired by when my mother and I had covid late April 2024. Something similar happened to us, and we each had one cold-like symptom more than the other. (her with coughing and me with congestion) So I thought of this idea for these two!

[highoncatfood]

variations of my daughter.

[chengfagshi]

Omg, I need to see more tall Makoto (? I'm assuming) towering over short Yomi. I love the Makoto we got, but I can't stop thinking about Makoto towering over Yomi and that just makes Yomi even angrier. (Also I appreciate the fact Yomi has always been a short king because I think his height has pretty much stayed the same in all the concept art)

[shuyume]

yakovi - drabble (context?) under cut

Sweat and rain dripped off of Vivia’s face, indistinguishable from one another. He was never one for umbrellas or hoods—the effort expounded to unfold or lift one exponentially that of energy he could put towards turning a page—but his hair stuck to his face and he rather wished he had one. Trying to push it off his cheeks would only smear dirt and blood across his face, and then he’d have to shower, and the list of responsibilities would grow indefinitely.

But after an hour of a rather obnoxious game of cat and mouse, he has his desire in the palm of his hand. He might be gripping a bit too hard, but it’s warranted with how the man is struggling in his grasp.

“V-Vivia!” Yakou said, somewhere in-between a gasp and a growl. His voice is rougher now, gravelly like his smoking finally caught up to him and hoarse like he’d forgotten how to speak.

Vivia had always thought it was strange how readily they grouped any dead homunculi together. He’d seen some of Makoto’s attempts to separate the groups out by coherence on his way in, but there was clearly nothing he could do to catch those who remembered sorrow. Yakou should have been in the tidy rebuilt area of the restricted zone, and the fact that he wasn’t gave Vivia a miserable bout of hope.

“Chief…” He said carefully, watching him closely for any kind of reaction. “Why would a bird not sing?”

Yakou’s brows furrow, and he doesn’t tug as hard the next few tries. “… Sad?”

Vivia shook his head. “It’s cries too, are a kind of song. The bird sings of mirth… and of woe.” Yakou groaned in frustration, trying to dig his heels into the ground for more leverage but the mud is too soft. He slipped backwards, and lays there, staring up at Vivia.

“Go… Vivia.”

Vivia can only smile, dropping to his knees and falling on top of Yakou. He ignores Yakou’s noises of complaint, curling himself into a ball around the cold ground and the vaguely warm body beside him as the exhaustion started to set in. The rain starts to sound a kind of physical lullaby, drawing him closer to unconsciousness faster than usual.

[renavi0]

and here is my design concept for Yuma in my raincode vampire hunters AU

i have headcanons for Yuma's and other characters' ages, which i decided to apply here. i would also like to talk more about the weapons of vampire hunters in this AU, but i think it's worth writing a separate post about that

[rosenbergi]

If anyone out there has made fanart of Shachi I need you to send it to me immediately.

[ultfashionista]

SINISTER BEAST SPOTTED IN THE AMATERASU LAB

[crashharmony]

This is from the limited edition ‘book of death’ concept art book. Please do not screenshot and upload elsewhere as publishing this online is illegal. Please consider supporting the original creators by buying the game or limited edition set yourself.

[glowettee]

✧˖° studying without suffering: how to actually enjoy learning (yes, it’s possible)

✧˖° let’s talk.

hey angels, it's mindy!

most people treat studying like a punishment. something to be endured, not enjoyed. it’s that thing you force yourself to do, like taking bitter medicine or running a mile in gym class. but what if that’s the reason you struggle with it?

the secret? you were never meant to hate learning.

somewhere along the way, school made it boring. maybe you had teachers who sucked the fun out of it. maybe you associate studying with stress, deadlines, and exhaustion. but learning is supposed to be exciting. when you actually enjoy it, everything changes. you focus longer, retain more, and (ironically) spend less time studying because your brain actually absorbs the information.

so, let’s fix it. let’s make studying something you want to do instead of something you suffer through.

✧˖° ➼ step 1: detach learning from school

(school & learning are not the same thing. stop letting school ruin your curiosity.)

the first mindset shift? realize that school does not own learning.

➼ school is about structure, deadlines, and tests. it’s designed to measure performance. ➼ learning is about curiosity, deep thinking, and exploration. it’s designed to expand your mind. and help you grow as a person.

if you’ve only ever studied because you had to, your brain associates it with pressure. break that pattern. find something outside of school that you actually like learning about. philosophy, psychology, art history, neuroscience, fashion design, whatever makes you curious.

even if it’s unrelated to your classes, it rewires your brain to see learning as an intrinsic activity, not just an obligation. once you enjoy learning in general, you can transfer that energy back into your studies.

✧˖° ➼ step 2: romanticize the process (but actually make it feel good)

("romanticizing studying" doesn’t mean just buying cute stationery. let’s go deeper.)

sensory association is everything. your brain links experiences to the way they feel physically. so if studying feels uncomfortable, you’ll avoid it. the solution? make it a luxurious experience for your senses.

✧ visuals → clean, minimalist desk, soft lighting, aesthetic study materials ✧ sound → rain sounds, classical piano, lo-fi beats (music that enhances focus) ✧ touch → cozy blankets, warm tea, smooth pens gliding over paper ✧ scent → vanilla candles, fresh coffee, the pages of an old book

this isn’t just about aesthetics. it’s neuroscience. when studying feels pleasurable, your brain stops resisting it.

✧˖° ➼ step 3: use high-dopamine study techniques

(forcing yourself to study the “normal” way is why you hate it.)

some study methods are literally designed to be boring. ditch them.

instead, try:

➼ blurting method: instead of passively reading, close your book and write down everything you remember. then check what you missed. (way more engaging than just re-reading notes.) ➼ dual-coding: mix visuals with text. draw tiny sketches next to your notes. turn concepts into mind maps. watch a video explaining a topic right after reading about it. ➼ pomodoro stacking: instead of the typical 25-minute study sprints, customize it. (ex: 50 min deep focus + 10 min break with an actual reward.) ➼ interleaving technique: mix subjects instead of block studying. it forces your brain to stay engaged.

stop making studying harder than it needs to be. find what works for you, and your brain will stop fighting it.

✧˖° ➼ step 4: make studying social (but in a smart way)

(because you’re not supposed to do this alone.)

studying alone for hours? miserable. but studying with others who are just as serious as you? instant motivation boost.

but instead of chaotic group study sessions where no one gets anything done, try:

✧ parallel studying: hop on facetime or join a study livestream. silent, focused, but together. ✧ teaching method: explain concepts to a friend. if you can teach it, you truly understand it. ✧ study accountability: check in with someone daily. send each other your study goals, no excuses.

even just knowing someone else is studying at the same time can trick your brain into feeling more engaged.

✧˖° ➼ step 5: shift your identity

("i hate studying" isn’t a personality trait. it’s a mindset problem.)

if you keep saying “i hate studying,” your brain will never enjoy it. change the narrative.

➼ instead of “i suck at studying,” try → “i’m learning how to study in a way that works for me.” ➼ instead of “i can’t focus,” try → “i’m training my brain to focus longer every day.” ➼ instead of “i don’t feel like it,” try → “i’m someone who gets things done, whether i feel like it or not.”

become the type of person who enjoys learning. once that becomes your identity, everything else follows.

✧˖° ➼ step 6: create emotional attachment to your goals

motivation dies when your goals feel distant and impersonal. if you’re studying just because you “have to,” it’s easy to procrastinate. but if you link it to something deeply personal, it becomes non-negotiable.

try this: visualize your future self. imagine the version of you who already achieved everything you want. who is she? what does she do? how does she study?

then, make it emotional. ✧ if you dream of getting into your dream school, print pictures of it. make a vision board. ✧ if you want financial freedom, imagine the luxury of never stressing over money. ✧ if you want to be respected in your field, remind yourself that your knowledge is your power.

when you make studying personal, it stops being a chore. it becomes a commitment.

✧˖° ➼ step 7: stop making everything harder than it needs to be

(struggling doesn’t mean you’re working harder. it just means you’re struggling.)

too many people study inefficiently because they think suffering = productivity. but studying smarter is always better than studying longer.

some ways to make it easier on yourself: ➼ use study apps → quizlet, pomdoro apps for focus, notion for organization ➼ summarize like you’re texting a friend → rewrite notes in your own words, no unnecessary fluff ➼ study in “levels” → don’t jump straight into deep studying. warm up with light review, then increase intensity ➼ take advantage of spaced repetition → stop cramming, your brain retains more when you review over time

efficiency = less stress, better results. don’t work harder than necessary.

✧˖° ➼ step 8: replace toxic productivity with high-performance habits

studying 10 hours in one night ≠ academic excellence. true high-achievers prioritize sustainability.

➼ quit glorifying exhaustion. taking breaks improves focus. it’s not laziness. ➼ learn when to walk away. if you’re zoning out, step away. 10 minutes of real focus > 2 hours of fake studying. ➼ protect your sleep. all-nighters don’t make you hardcore, they make you ineffective. your brain processes info while you sleep.

the goal isn’t to study the longest. it’s to study in a way that keeps your mind sharp and focused.

✧˖° ➼ step 9: master the “dopamine pull” method

instead of forcing motivation, use dopamine to your advantage.

➼ habit stacking → pair studying with something enjoyable (ex: study while drinking your favorite matcha) ➼ mini rewards → after finishing a chapter, reward yourself with something small but satisfying ➼ gamification → track progress like a video game. every completed task = a “level up”

your brain loves dopamine. give it reasons to associate studying with good feelings.

✧˖° ➼ step 10: let go of perfectionism (but keep high standards)

perfectionism leads to procrastination and burnout. instead of striving for flawless, aim for consistent excellence.

✧ done is better than perfect. stop rewriting notes 5 times. ✧ progress is the goal. each study session should move you forward, even if it’s small. ✧ your worth is not your grades. strive for success, but don’t let school define you.

when you release perfectionism, you actually start achieving more. keep your standards high, but don’t let them paralyze you.

✧˖° mindy’s personal tips

(things that helped me romanticize studying & actually make it enjoyable:)

➼ set a 5-minute timer. just start. most of the time, your brain stops resisting once you begin. ➼ don’t let study guilt ruin your breaks. rest is productive. ➼ have a “study fit.” i swear, dressing up just a little makes a difference. ➼ invest in one high-quality pen. something that glides effortlessly. small detail, huge difference. ➼ study in cafés, libraries, parks. switch locations to keep it interesting. ➼ make it ✧ cozy ✧. fuzzy socks, oversized sweaters, soft blankets. your comfort matters.

✧˖° homework: rewire your study experience

➼ for one of your study sessions this week, try at least two of the techniques above. ➼ write a short journal entry: how do you want to feel while studying? how can you make that happen? ➼ change just one thing about your study setup that makes it more enjoyable.

then come back & tell me. did studying feel better? (you can always message me or send me an ask in my inbox)

[grunckle]

Rain World, Classical Planets, Celestial Spheres, (more!) Gnosticism, and the Deep Pink pearl

Sorry for the absolute mess of a title, but seeming as I've already covered all of these topics in previous posts, I figured I could go a bit further into the concepts. If you haven't read the others I'd suggest looking at them to understand the base I'll be building upon here. The ones best suited for that are probably:

and

With that being said, lets get started with Planets and their etymology.

The word planet derives from the Greek word πλανήται (planḗtai), which itself is derivative of πλανάω (planáō,) which means, "to wander." It referred to the 7 classical planets, which included the Sun and Moon, along with the 5 visible to the naked eye, namely, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. They "wander" because they move in an irregular pattern against the backdrop of fixed stars, so they themselves were seen as "wandering stars", something to keep in mind later.

It's also good to note that this is why the planets are named after Roman gods, a practice subsumed from the Greeks which was even further borrowed from the Babylonians, of course each putting their own pantheon in the other one's place, (with exceptions to Neptune, Uranus, and Pluto, who were discovered and thus named much later by astronomers in Europe who used both Latin and Greek gods for naming.)

Now with the etymology done, we can look at the roots it has in Gnosticism. The Ogdoad is a concept which simply means a group of 8, and is reflected in Gnostic cosmology and creation myth. Gnostic cosmology as understood today (generally! as of course belief and interpretation varied within the religion) is separated into 7 planetary spheres ruled over by the 7 archons, along with an 8th, "supercelestial" sphere of fixed stars. In the earliest forms of Gnosticism this was the final layer, but again it's important to stress that belief on the higher layers especially varied greatly, with some systems having as many as 365 heavens. In this context the word, hebdomad, meaning a group of 7, refers to the 7 planetary spheres and Ogdoad refers to the 7 plus an 8th sphere of fixed stars.

As for actually relating this to Rain World, it once again comes back to Guardians and Void Worms.

The glyphs on the Guardian halos differ from the rest of the written language we see in game as they represent numerals, (I believe this is confirmed through internal code, but if you're (reasonably) not in favor of using code as evidence I still believe it can be inferred through the surrounding context.) They show 7 logograms from 0-6, along with an eighth symbol.

Here's a chart which I unfortunately don't know the creator of.

I've already covered the relation between the Demiurge and Void Worms previously, (see the posts) but It's important to note that I'm not drawing any definitive conclusion here, part of why being I don't have one. Rain World does not strictly adhere to any one concept or religion, and we can only infer what they wanted to convey with the things they did use. It's also a piece of subjective, moody art and so evocative use of outside concepts such as this may only be a tool for interpretation.

With that being said, I believe it may be more fitting to view Void Worms not as a "collective Demiurge" so to speak, but rather as collective Archons. (Noting that Archons traditionally are not represented similarly to the Demiurge, as they're frequently depicted more anthropomorphically and in a way that bears more resemblance to the general cultural view of Demons.) This is for two reasons:

The pearl describing "moving stars" and the correlated dream we have likewise. Indicating the "wandering stars" and subsequently the planetary spheres.

Oh, interesting. This is a diary entry of a pre-Iterator era laborer during the construction of the subterranean transit system south of here. In it they describe restless nights filled with disturbing dreams, where millions glowing stars move menacingly in the distance.

And the Deep Pink pearl in Farm Arrays, of which I'll give an excerpt of.

"On regards of the (by spiritual splendor eternally graced) people of the Congregation of Never Dwindling Righteousness, we Wish to congratulate (o so thankfully) this Facility on its Loyal and Relished services, and to Offer our Hopes and Aspirations that the Fruitful and Mutually Satisfactory Cooperation may continue, for as long as the Stars stay fixed on their Celestial Spheres and/or the Cooperation continues to be Fruitful and Mutually Satisfactory."

I believe the stars (Void Worms) that "move" (wander), described above may be equivalent to the classical view of planets, and therefore the planetary spheres and the Archons that rule over them. The Benefactors viewed them as "disturbing" and "menacing", in stark contrast to fixed stars within their celestial spheres being seen as a good omen. A contrast seen at the highest and lowest points in the game;

Above, we see perfectly still stars.

Below, a raging inferno of wandering stars, "Planets".

[rainbow-journalist]

Guess what, I did some things with the Roleswap version I made of Makoto.

Tw: 🎭⚠️ + spoilers

I was playing around with the shades of purple, and wanted to make a difference between the purple uniform and Yuma's default blue uniform. I still use sprites as reference for the characters, because I'm afraid of making them look too different and irresponsible, and Makoto looks good in both variants, right? I hope you guys don't mind me doing this in each different drawing.

Makoto switching places with Yuma, he would wear the same style of clothing, I was thinking of making him wear pants, but, I think it wouldn't look good and Yuma would already wear pants with different blue suit variations. I don't know if he would use a floral theme, I was thinking about stars, I don't know why.

Makoto being human here would be interesting, I've been thinking about Human AUs, where characters who aren't human become human and have modern lives, I really love the plot and the Homunculi thing in the game, but imagine if everyone from Kanai Ward + Makoto were human. I like to think of him as the total opposite of Yuma, even without memories, his relationships would be a little more complicated to form, and the player (you) would have work to build. He could be, like, passive aggressive, and be very sarcastic at first, and start to open up more as the game progresses, he would have his hair tied up at the beginning and would only let it down in chapter 3 onwards. I also wanted to make him dressed in the blue uniform because I think the way Yuma dresses is cute. I was also thinking about the mirrored thing.

I'm really interested in a version of the game where you play as him, MC!Makoto is very good idea, the story could be told from his point of view and you understand him more. I'd like to know in a future sequel if he and Kanai Ward are okay now.