Suikoden and Traditional Japanese Tattoos

Описание: Today we take a look at the impact of Suikoden (水滸伝), also known as Water Margin and Outlaws of the Marsh, and its impact on traditional Japanese tattooing.

Join me as we talk about the story and its tattooed characters, walk through some actual traditional Japanese tattoos, and cover the relevance and impact of Suikoden on Japanese tattoos.

The tattoo compositions covered, along with their respective Horishi (Traditional Japanese Tattooer) are:
1 - Kaosho Rochishin - by Horicho II and Yosumi (Horikyo Family)

2 - Kumonryu Shishin - by Horicho II and Machida Horiken

3 - Suimon Yaburi scene (Chojun) - by Horicho I

4 - Ko Sanjo Ichijosei - by Dan Molloy

5 - Roshi Ensei - by LondonSlade

Follow the Waboripedia YouTube channel and Instagram page (@waboripedia) to learn more about the meanings and stories behind the figures in traditional Japanese tattooing, learn more from renowned Horishi, and gain better understanding of the world of Wabori/Horimono.

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