Featured on this gi by Muae Wear is "Oniwakamaru". This Japanese worrior (Benkei) is commonly depicted as a man of great strength and loyalty.
Oniwakamaru meaning "Young Devil" was the childhood name of Musashibo Benkei, the stalwart follower of Minamoto no Yoshitsune, a 12th century general who remains one of Japan's best loved historical figures. In his youth, Benkei is said to have stalked and killed a giant carp which had eaten his mother after she fell into the pool where the fish lived.
Sad that I missed out on this release because this is one of my favorite Japanese folklore.
"Benkei is said to have stalked and killed a giant crap which had eaten his mother after she fell into the pool where the fish lived."
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haha yeah, carp**
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