04:39A hero’s farewell: Japanese cosplay company creates fantasy altar for ancestors’ ashes
Have you ever thought about where you’d like to end up after kicking the bucket? If you’re a fan of cosplay, one company based in Hyogo, Japan, has crafted the ultimate fantasy altar for you or your ancestors’ ashes.
Takumi Armory, a company that makes professional cosplay weapons, has taken their fantasy craft to the next level, giving their take on the traditional Buddhist altar for ancestors’ ashes, called a Butsudan, a common feature in many Japanese households.
Collaborating with local Butsudan makers Soshin, they sought to refresh the idea of a prayer space for loved ones who pass on. The result, seen on Wednesday, is a surreal final send-off place fit for any hero.
Takumi Orri, CEO of the company, explained that he wanted to design a resting place for people who love all things fantasy, using materials like wood and PVC.
"I designed it to be used by people who love RPG games, who are no longer playing them, but still want to have new adventures, and who also love fantasy worlds,” he said.
Coined as the Fantasy Butsudan Prayer Spot Tabidachi, the altar features a forest-like scene, complete with a golden statue, sword in rock and vases for the ashes.
“I thought that there might be many people who would like to start a new adventure after they pass away, instead of just sleeping. I've designed this one for them,” he continued.
This is why they decided to call it Tabidachi, which literally means 'journey’s beginning.'
04:39Have you ever thought about where you’d like to end up after kicking the bucket? If you’re a fan of cosplay, one company based in Hyogo, Japan, has crafted the ultimate fantasy altar for you or your ancestors’ ashes.
Takumi Armory, a company that makes professional cosplay weapons, has taken their fantasy craft to the next level, giving their take on the traditional Buddhist altar for ancestors’ ashes, called a Butsudan, a common feature in many Japanese households.
Collaborating with local Butsudan makers Soshin, they sought to refresh the idea of a prayer space for loved ones who pass on. The result, seen on Wednesday, is a surreal final send-off place fit for any hero.
Takumi Orri, CEO of the company, explained that he wanted to design a resting place for people who love all things fantasy, using materials like wood and PVC.
"I designed it to be used by people who love RPG games, who are no longer playing them, but still want to have new adventures, and who also love fantasy worlds,” he said.
Coined as the Fantasy Butsudan Prayer Spot Tabidachi, the altar features a forest-like scene, complete with a golden statue, sword in rock and vases for the ashes.
“I thought that there might be many people who would like to start a new adventure after they pass away, instead of just sleeping. I've designed this one for them,” he continued.
This is why they decided to call it Tabidachi, which literally means 'journey’s beginning.'