From: "Bun Bun, Mini Lop" <bun_bun_de_mini_lop@hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2000 04:56:37 GMT
To: seifertv@ccshp1.ccs.csus.edu, kagami@jeack.com.au
Cc: FFML@fanfic.com
Subject: [FFML] Re: [Ranma][fanfic][draft]An Awakening of Demons Chapter 11
"Kachu Tenshin Amaguriken!"
{argh. Pet peeve: the KTA isn't an attack at all, and not a called
attack. It's a training method: master the KTA, get fast. Cologne was
surprised when Ranma adapted the speed granted him by KTA training for >a
multiple-punch attack. I know it's in the anime, but that's because >the
animators got it wrong. I think you gain less by using it than you >lose by
disgusting manga-fans.}
Hee. It's a bit weird to comment on someone else's comment, but this
struck me as something to ask. While I can relate to the manga more than the
anime, and the fact that the anime took the KTA technique (among other
things)out of context, what else can he shout when he does multiple punches
that will have the same affect as Kachu Tenshin Amaguriken? "HUNKA-HUNKA
BUNCHA-PUNCHES"!? Sorry, Grayson ^o^v.
I think, if anything, it's just a way to express the power behind the
technique, a raging battle cry that all anime characters must do to signify
an attack. Where would Goku be without his "KAMEHAMEHA", or Kenshin without
his "Ryu Tsui Sen"?
In a way this is very accurate. Its referred to in martial arts as a "kiai"
(key-eye). The typical one would be "hyaa!" or such. The kiai is the focus
of the power (ki), at the moment of the call that is when you are releasing
the power.
I think the calling out of the attacks also originates from kendo to some
extent. To gain the point you MUST use the kiai, and the kiai you use must
be the attack you are using. (or the body part you are hitting)
For example when striking the head, in order to get the point you must call
"Men!" which is the name of the helmet armour.
The same goes for kotei (hand), dou (body) and tsuki (throught)
Just a couple of things to think about....