Sorry to say that this is not a baking post. But it’s about
passion, and that’s cool because the blog is called: Cupcakes, Cake and
Passion. (clues in the name)And also its my blog and I post what I likes, so nah.
However, this post is super major important. Have you ever
been so passionate about something that you would do anything to see it? I am
passionate about loads of things: baking, cakes, food in general.
But did you know I adore manga and anime? NO!
I bet you didn’t.
Well 10 years ago, I walked into an Ottakar’s bookshop
(remember those? The shop is called Waterstones now!) and found that small
little section of manga books. It was 4 shelves of manga and I had the hard
choice of which one should I purchase with my hard earned (ironing, cleaning my
room and studying) pocket money as I was only 12.
Honestly, I was intimated by
the choice as some were romance and kind of cutesy and too girly. I mean girly is
fine, but even I had to pass on these books.
I can recall looking over the books for a long time
thinking: I must make an investment, if I
don’t like the story of the book, I won’t read the rest!
And then I thought about food. But then something magical
(and clumsy) happened. As I was putting a couple of books back onto the shelf,
I knocked all the books off and I madly rushed to shove them back. Then I
picked up this book…
The Violin Girl (which I dubbed Dinah at the time) really caught
my attention as it was so delightfully strange, which was right up my alley and
it still is. Even the name Bizenghast was appealing, I can’t remember why, but I’ve never ever looked back.
After that first Bizenghast, I got hooked. I had to keep up with the adventures of the
Bizenghast crew. So the fandom seed was successful planted. I have been a huge fan of M. Alice LeGrow (aka
Marty) ever since and her crazy attitude and amazing artwork inspired me to
try drawing too! I often use her work as inspiration.
10 years later, I have all 8 bizenghast books, a letter from
Dinah, 3 of the Riddle Road Books, a continuation of the Bizenghast books, with
number 4 on the way, a little cuddly Edrear! (I had such a crush on Edrear and
now I have my own Edrear to cuddle) and that’s just the Bizenghast stuff!
So it’s from this crazy fandom is why I’m showing my support
for this in new venture in the Bizenghast world. Cosmic Forces, M.Alice LeGrow and Tokyo Pop are joining together to introduce
the Bizenghast Role Playing Game (RPG). Now this game looks epic but it can’t
be made without your help. The product needs the funding before it can go
ahead. I suggest you watch the promotional
video and you’ll see that this game will be absolutely worth it! Since its
Kickstarter as well you’ll not only get a copy of the game but even more
rewards when you donate!
You’ll be funding a great game and get rewards. What more
could you ask for?! You can donate from as little as $2 which is less than a
cup of coffee (at least in the UK that is).
I’ve donated $100
(£60 I believe) because that’s all I can afford as I’m still a student and that’s
because I’m passionate about Bizenghast. I would love to donate more because I
love the series and I remember that feeling of picking up that first Bizenghast
and thinking: this story is a good one,
why has not one done this before? The artwork is amazing and I can totally
relate to Dinah! I wish I could be in this story.
I’d like to think that I’m not here to advertise but rather
to draw attention to a great series that I’ve loved for years and that I’m
really passionate about.
Many thanks for reading and Bake On!
(FYI: This post is purely based on my own opinion and I
haven’t been paid to say any of this. I’m just a super snaky fan of Bizenghast and
would love love LOVE to see the game made!)
