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0Riku-kun0 β€” Coming of Age - Metroid

Published: 2014-07-04 11:14:09 +0000 UTC; Views: 3915; Favourites: 178; Downloads: 60
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Description There you go, my contribution to the marvellous Harmony of Heroes project's art section.
I was one of the people responsible for the Metroid franchise; my task was basically to create a piece that reflects what I personally cherish in Metroid and what I feel emotionally connected to. For me, it has always been about the struggle of Samus to cope with the loss of her home and family in a very young age. The hatred and urge for revenge has been the hidden source of power that kept her going. So my piece is pretty much inspired by the Manga to Metroid, which established a more profound background that made Samus' journey much more cohesive.
Since I based my piece on the Manga lore, you should read it in the 'manga way', meaning right to left

All in all, it was a pleasure to work with such a talented group of artists! I would have never been able to come this far without them for I certainly had a few moments in which I just wanted to quit everything. My special thanks goes to Cronoan (cronoan.deviantart.com) who helped me out with the background when I was going through a tough time.

So I hope you like it and I certainly hope that you visit the Harmony of Heroes website and download the amazing and awe-inspiring Super Smash Bros. tribute album which will be released soon! Also, if you want to keep track on updates, like our Facebook Page

www.harmonyofheroes.net/
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UPDATE:
My piece was printed in the newst official Nintendo magazine in the UK alongside an article about our music albumΒ 
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Comments: 28

SAA-X [2018-02-07 08:29:30 +0000 UTC]

One of my favorites <3

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Nahte123456 [2015-04-13 02:21:32 +0000 UTC]

And boy has she grown, from a little girl to the most dangerous being in the galaxy, she has saved, destroyed, and always won, have to love her. Nice art brilliantly pictured some of the most important parts of Samus' life and done it so beautifully as well.

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Drennith [2014-07-08 04:14:46 +0000 UTC]

I love the sleeker elements of her Other M design...But I don't like the helmet and visor or arm canon.

Kind of wish they'd have made it look more like the weapon in Fusion...and kept more of the Prime 3 helmet's design. Anyway, this is a great work! You make Ridley look even more intimidating than he already is...

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0Riku-kun0 In reply to Drennith [2014-07-09 20:33:03 +0000 UTC]

You think? I kind of like her new design - although the metroid prime 3 helmet surely was cool

Thank you so much Ridley is one badass!!

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Drennith In reply to 0Riku-kun0 [2014-07-11 18:56:33 +0000 UTC]

I like elements of it, but the way her canon gets wickedly smaller at the barrel just doesn't seem to fit very well to me. I think they were trying to bridge the gap between her more traditional Varia suit and the suit she had in Fusion...given that Other M was the interquel between Super Metroid and MetroidΒ  Fusion. It's really just a small annoyance to me, partially because the canon looks like it's essentially replacing her hand in most cutscenes because it looks so small and shorter than any other design. Fusion's style for the canon would have fit really well, since it was cut down too...but still looked like it had room for an actual weapon AND her more humaney bits!

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orangeglasses2 [2014-07-08 03:27:12 +0000 UTC]

And she always wins.
Fantastic!

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0Riku-kun0 In reply to orangeglasses2 [2014-07-09 20:32:05 +0000 UTC]

luckily

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SuperMetroid2 [2014-07-07 04:30:26 +0000 UTC]

amazing artwork man

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0Riku-kun0 In reply to SuperMetroid2 [2014-07-07 20:46:53 +0000 UTC]

thank you

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thebingbang [2014-07-07 03:39:46 +0000 UTC]

LOVE THIS! colors are great! vibrant, beautiful, and I love the whole concept! amazing piece!

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0Riku-kun0 In reply to thebingbang [2014-07-07 20:47:12 +0000 UTC]

thanks a lot! I'm glad people enjoy my idea

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thebingbang In reply to 0Riku-kun0 [2014-07-16 00:40:38 +0000 UTC]

dude! totally welcome! and haven't seen any depiction of Samus like this, which was SO COOL to see! and done very well!Β 

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ArcaneSubZero [2014-07-06 14:58:25 +0000 UTC]

incredible

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0Riku-kun0 In reply to ArcaneSubZero [2014-07-07 20:47:20 +0000 UTC]

thanks!!

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LordNidhogg [2014-07-05 16:57:22 +0000 UTC]

This is really, really great. Fantastic job, man!

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0Riku-kun0 In reply to LordNidhogg [2014-07-05 20:15:00 +0000 UTC]

thanks, man

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Aqua311 [2014-07-05 16:49:49 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful.

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0Riku-kun0 In reply to Aqua311 [2014-07-05 20:15:05 +0000 UTC]

thank you!!!

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Aqua311 In reply to 0Riku-kun0 [2014-07-05 20:37:21 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome. It's always good to see someone else who knows about and respects Samus's history.

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Evertide [2014-07-05 12:28:06 +0000 UTC]

Truly an amazing rendition of Metroid's story and of Samus's relationship with Ridley and the Chozo.

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0Riku-kun0 In reply to Evertide [2014-07-05 20:18:28 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much! I really love that story line and I feel like it needs more attention!

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Varia31 [2014-07-05 11:08:21 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic piece! Metroid's story has always been intriguing for me. From the manga to the games themselves, I love it all!

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0Riku-kun0 In reply to Varia31 [2014-07-05 20:19:10 +0000 UTC]

I feel the same way thanks!!

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Varia31 In reply to 0Riku-kun0 [2014-07-05 23:29:49 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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2MON [2014-07-05 08:14:02 +0000 UTC]

Looks awesome!

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0Riku-kun0 In reply to 2MON [2014-07-05 20:19:17 +0000 UTC]

thank you!!

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pokemontrainergray [2014-07-04 15:38:09 +0000 UTC]

Amazingly well done!

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0Riku-kun0 In reply to pokemontrainergray [2014-07-05 20:19:37 +0000 UTC]

thaaaaanks!

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