Friday, April 25, 2014
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
CATMAN COMIX PRESENTS - FUN WITH KENDO
Based on the real life experiences of Aoi Tokugawa-sensei.
*Men - called when there is a strike made to the top of the head.
** Historically Japan's greatest swordsman and the founder of the Niten Ichi-ryu
or two-sword style of fighting.
Thursday, April 17, 2014
ABENOMICS IS IN - THE CONSUMPTION TAX IN CREASE IS IN
Lower wages are in and so is inflation - savings is out!
SHOWA CAT IS VERY UNHAPPY
Our friend SHOWA CAT is very, very unhappy with the headlines in today's news - very unhappy"! The headlines in Japan read: "Reactor restarts to be pushed in reversal of past government's pledge."
The Cabinet of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday officially abandoned the zero-nuclear goal of the previous administration by adopting a new basic energy policy that pledges to push for restarting the reactors idled in the wake of the 2011 Fukushima meltdowns.
The new Basic Energy Plan, revised about every three years, is a clear departure from the zero-nuclear policy set by the Democratic Party of Japan-led government, which pledged to abolish all nuclear power plants by the 2030s.
The new plan, which sets policies for the next 20 years, described nuclear power as one of the key “base-load electricity sources,” a term the government uses to describe types that can stably generate power at a low cost 24 hours a day.
The government will “promote reactivation of nuclear reactors” if they clear the new safety tests laid out by the Nuclear Regulation Authority, the 78-page policy paper states. Those tests are based on standards established by the NRA after the Fukushima meltdowns.
One might think, in view of Fukushima, that such matters of this gravity should be left to a public referendum - at least Showa Cat thinks so - I tend to agree.
Thursday, April 10, 2014
CATMAN: THE ULTIMATE BATTLE
This cartoon series originally appeared on August 13, 2013, at a time when the Republicans were threatening to shut down the government...again! Naturally, Catman was at the forefront of the fight against the "Repub's" leader, Congressman John Boehner, also known as the insideous "Orangeman" - Catman's arch-enemy.
The final showdown, the ultimate battle between good and evil. Catman, plucky, furry, flea-bitten caped crusader for truth, justice, and cheaper tuna, risks everything to once and for all rid America of the king of obstructionism - Orangeman - and once again make the world safe for democracy.
Catman Comix, in association with Kitty Mafia Art Worx now presents the superhero of superheroes in the blockbuster graphics event: CATMAN V. THE INSIDIOUS ORANGEMAN - THE ULTIMATE BATTLE!
After having been threatened by Orangeman with his “ultimate weapon,” our intrepid caped crusader returned to his secret lair on the West Coast, sequestered deep within Alcatraz Island, intent on developing the ultimate counter to his arch-nemesis’ threat. Convinced that he now had his own “ultimate weapon,” the side-handled, cat’s paw tonfa, perfect for the ultimate “neko-punch,’ one which would certainly defeat Orangeman, Catman has returned to the skies above our nation’s capital, seeking to end this villain’s reign of terror and obstruction, not to mention bad cosmetics.
Patiently he cruises over the city, back and forth between the White House, the Lincoln Memorial, and the Washington Memorial. He cruises the FBI building, the CIA, the Smithsonian, and even the Boy Scouts of America Headquarters, but not a trace of the evil Orangeman. Deciding he has “holed-up” in his seat of power, Catman makes for the Capitol Building, confident that Orangeman lurks within, abusing his power and not taking care of the nation’s business.
But the Caped Kitty is certain that justice will ultimately triumph and that he alone can right the wrongs that have been wrought; at last liberating the “land of liberty” from his enemy’s evil clutches.
Our valiant, daring, courageous caped crusader spots his quarry, deep within the House Chamber, seated on high on his pernicious podium, wielding his gavel of gratuities, his mallet of malevolence, his hammer of something-something.
It’s a hard-fought battle, turning the normal sleepy, quiet, tranquil House Chamber into a war zone. There are casualties and collateral damage. Catman will always feel just a bit sorry that Nancy Pelosi got caught up in the fray — but sacrifices must be made — can’t cry over spilt milk…well, milk…yes you can!
Unscathed, the heroic Catman savors the agony of his arch-nemesis, Orangeman, now “Greenman.” Once again justice has triumphed and Washington is safe for democracy.
His enemy vanquished, Catman returns to his secret tower high on Alcatraz Island, safe in the middle of San Francisco Bay, hidden from men’s minds by the thick, pea soup fog that lingers there. Still he is aware that his job is not done. There are still even bigger fish to fry — maybe tuna!
The final showdown, the ultimate battle between good and evil. Catman, plucky, furry, flea-bitten caped crusader for truth, justice, and cheaper tuna, risks everything to once and for all rid America of the king of obstructionism - Orangeman - and once again make the world safe for democracy.
Catman Comix, in association with Kitty Mafia Art Worx now presents the superhero of superheroes in the blockbuster graphics event: CATMAN V. THE INSIDIOUS ORANGEMAN - THE ULTIMATE BATTLE!
After having been threatened by Orangeman with his “ultimate weapon,” our intrepid caped crusader returned to his secret lair on the West Coast, sequestered deep within Alcatraz Island, intent on developing the ultimate counter to his arch-nemesis’ threat. Convinced that he now had his own “ultimate weapon,” the side-handled, cat’s paw tonfa, perfect for the ultimate “neko-punch,’ one which would certainly defeat Orangeman, Catman has returned to the skies above our nation’s capital, seeking to end this villain’s reign of terror and obstruction, not to mention bad cosmetics.
Patiently he cruises over the city, back and forth between the White House, the Lincoln Memorial, and the Washington Memorial. He cruises the FBI building, the CIA, the Smithsonian, and even the Boy Scouts of America Headquarters, but not a trace of the evil Orangeman. Deciding he has “holed-up” in his seat of power, Catman makes for the Capitol Building, confident that Orangeman lurks within, abusing his power and not taking care of the nation’s business.
But the Caped Kitty is certain that justice will ultimately triumph and that he alone can right the wrongs that have been wrought; at last liberating the “land of liberty” from his enemy’s evil clutches.
Our valiant, daring, courageous caped crusader spots his quarry, deep within the House Chamber, seated on high on his pernicious podium, wielding his gavel of gratuities, his mallet of malevolence, his hammer of something-something.
“CRY HAVOC! AND LET SLIP THE CATS OF WAR!"
It’s a hard-fought battle, turning the normal sleepy, quiet, tranquil House Chamber into a war zone. There are casualties and collateral damage. Catman will always feel just a bit sorry that Nancy Pelosi got caught up in the fray — but sacrifices must be made — can’t cry over spilt milk…well, milk…yes you can!
Unscathed, the heroic Catman savors the agony of his arch-nemesis, Orangeman, now “Greenman.” Once again justice has triumphed and Washington is safe for democracy.
His enemy vanquished, Catman returns to his secret tower high on Alcatraz Island, safe in the middle of San Francisco Bay, hidden from men’s minds by the thick, pea soup fog that lingers there. Still he is aware that his job is not done. There are still even bigger fish to fry — maybe tuna!
CATMAN ™. and CATMAN, THE ULTIMATE BATTLE Copyright © 2013 by Aoi Tokugawa, Hayato Tokugawa, and The Kitty Mafia Art Worx™, and Catman Comix™,a division of Shisei-Dō Publications.
All rights reserved under International and Pan-American Copyright Conventions. Published in the United States by Shisei-Dō Publications. No part of this publication may be reproduced or utilized in any way, shape, or form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system without prior written permission of the author or publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles or reviews.
This is a work of fiction. All of the characters and events portrayed in this novel either are products of the author’s imagination or used fictitiously.
All illustrations are by Aoi Tokugawa. Cover design and artwork by Hayato Tokugawa Copyright © 2013 by Aoi Tokugawa and Kitty Mafia Art Worx™. All rights reserved.
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THE INSIDIOUS ORANGEMAN
OUR INTREPID HERO, THE CAPED CRUSADER FOR TRUTH, JUSTICE, AND CHEAPER TUNA, SENSES DANGER FROM HIS ARCH-NEMESIS...THE EVIL "ORANGEMAN"
Is this the ultimate weapon against our intrepid hero Catman? Probably not!
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
SUMIE AND CATMAN ON ALCATRAZ I
We all paid a visit to the infamous prison, Alcatraz, in the middle of San Francisco Bay. The only one not seeming to have a lot of fun was Sumie, although Catman was having a great time!
ALWAYS EAT YOUR VEGGIES
Super Sumie gives a lesson in nutrition to the Catkids ~ very skeptical Catkids!
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
SUMIE'S SAKURA GRADUATION
Sakura (cherry blossom) time and school graduation both come
at the same time of year.
SLEEPWALKING SUPER SUMIE
From November 14, 2013. This cartoon eventually evolved into "The Catracker," a parody of Tchikovsky's "Nutcracker Suite:
Monday, April 7, 2014
Sunday, April 6, 2014
Friday, April 4, 2014
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
THE THREE POVERTY SPIRITS: BIN, BO & GAMI
(From March, 10, 2014)
APRIL 1 IS CREEPING UP ON US but there’s still time to pre-order your official Japanese poverty spirit, Binbogami. And like the man says, if you call right away, you will get not one, not two, but three fully qualified, cute, furry Japanese poverty spirits ~ Bin, Bo, and of course, little Gami. Imagine the fun you’ll have. Tired of trying to keep up with your neighbors? Here’s your chance to do them one better! What could be better than three poverty spirits. So call now. Why, they’ll even bring their own possessions with them in an official “homeless sack,” including some old fish bones, a bag of dried bonito flakes, and some rocks and weeds for stone soup! Call early! Call often! Call now!
APRIL 1 IS CREEPING UP ON US but there’s still time to pre-order your official Japanese poverty spirit, Binbogami. And like the man says, if you call right away, you will get not one, not two, but three fully qualified, cute, furry Japanese poverty spirits ~ Bin, Bo, and of course, little Gami. Imagine the fun you’ll have. Tired of trying to keep up with your neighbors? Here’s your chance to do them one better! What could be better than three poverty spirits. So call now. Why, they’ll even bring their own possessions with them in an official “homeless sack,” including some old fish bones, a bag of dried bonito flakes, and some rocks and weeds for stone soup! Call early! Call often! Call now!
Copyright 2014 by Aoi Tokugawa, Hayato Tokugawa, and the Kitty Mafia Art Worx. All rights reserved.
ABENOMICS AND BINGOGAMI
Binbogami is the Japanese poverty kami or spirit. On March 9, as a sizeable increase in the consumption tax beginning on April 1 faced the Japanese people, we decided to make our own little comment about Abenomics. "Pre-order yours now! Avoid the rush! We have ours!
HELLO SNAKE: A New Adventure of My Neighbors the Nekojins ~ featuring Annabelle Nekojin and Introducing Hello Snake!
HELLO
SNAKE ™. Copyright © 2014 by Aoi Tokugawa, Hayato Tokugawa, and The Kitty Mafia
Art Worx™, and Catman Comix™,a division of Shisei-Dō Publications.
All rights reserved under International and Pan-American Copyright
Conventions. Published in the United States by Shisei-Dō Publications. No part
of this publication may be reproduced or utilized in any way, shape, or form or
by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or
by any information storage and retrieval system without prior written
permission of the author or publisher, except in the case of brief quotations
embodied in critical articles or reviews.
This is a work of fiction. All of the characters and events portrayed in
this novel either are products of the author’s imagination or used
fictitiously.
All
illustrations are by Aoi Tokugawa. Cover design and artwork by Hayato Tokugawa
Copyright © 2014 by Aoi Tokugawa and Kitty Mafia Art Worx™. All rights
reserved.
www.shiseidopublications.com
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