The popular role-playing video game “Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin” where a harvest goddess named Princess Sakuna who fights against demons that inhabit a small island called “Hinoe” is dedicated to the cultivation of Japanese rice, was quite well received once it was released on November 10, 2020 for PC, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. All this was largely thanks to its charismatic character played by the talented Seiyuu Naomi Ozora who has brought her character to real life with her own rice farming, honoring her beloved girl.
Seiyuu from Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin has her own rice cultivation.
In a recent tweet the voice actress of Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin shared with us a nice anecdote that goes as follows: I started growing rice for real 🌾🌾🌾🌾 If you start growing it before the anime airs, you can harvest and eat it when the anime ends 🍚✨ I’m looking forward to it! Day 1 Add enough water to soak the seeds… I can’t wait to see them sprout. This is because the game’s anime will be released in a few weeks, so he urges fans to liven up the wait with their own rice farming.
In case you didn’t know, Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin is about a princess named Sakuna, who was banished with a group of humans to an island inhabited by demons. It is at this moment where Sakuna, who is also the goddess of the harvest, will have to learn to coexist with humans, at the same time that she is in charge of exterminating the demons and if this were not enough, she is also in charge of cultivating rice.
We see the detailed process of rice cultivation in the Japanese style, and we also witness how the land is prepared for harvesting, how the sowing is done and, evidently, how it is harvested. This whole process, which results in a good rice harvest, makes human survival possible.
Given the story of Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, the tweet made by Naomi Ozora where she emphasizes the attributes of the character she has played and mentions one of the fundamental bases of this story, which is to cultivate rice, is very original. The post was quite well received by fans of the seiyuu, many comments like “I offer you the blessings of fertility and the goddess of fertility” accompanied by some nice images or “Prayer for fertility”, were some of the messages with good vibes left by different users.
Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin will have its respective anime adaptation, the series will be produced by PA Works, the series will premiere on TV Tokyo and its affiliates on July 6, 2024, its opening titled “Seisei! “will be performed by Ikimonogakari, a Japanese musical trio formed in 1999 and known for their pop-rock melodies and emotional lyrics, some of their best known songs include “Sakura”, “Blue Bird” (used as the opening song in the anime Naruto Shippuden), and “Yell”. Tell us Are you also planting rice waiting for the premiere of this series?
The Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin game has sold over 1.5 million units worldwide and has enjoyed solid sales. The realistic depiction, as well as the entertaining story, has made this game well received, and the game explores themes of redemption, cooperation and the cycle of life through the cultivation of rice, which is both a playable and narrative aspect. Sakuna, through his experiences on the island, not only seeks to regain his place in heaven, but also to learn lessons about humility and responsibility.
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