Just a few weeks remain until 2024 comes to a close, ushering in 2025—the Year of the Snake. The creative inspiration surrounding the theme of snakes is spreading far and wide. Are you ready to bring a touch of that spirit to your desk? Today, Paper Iconic introduces an exciting paper toy project from Japanese illustrator Akishi Nishida: Captain Onigiri and Conbura Villain.
Captain Onigiri: The Hero of the Onigiri World
Captain Onigiri is a uniquely Japanese hero. Empowered by the gods of rice balls, his biceps take the shape of perfectly formed triangular onigiri. Who wouldn’t smile seeing his rice ball-shaped arms ready to defeat the most fearsome foes?
Conbura Villain: A Mischievous Yet Harmless Adversary
On the other side, Conbura is a villain with a venomous streak but a hilariously quirky weakness. This character is a fusion of the Cobra and Conbu (kelp). Despite Conbura being poisonous, you can completely control him with a flute. Should he be defeated, Conbura amusingly transforms into an ingredient for rice balls.
Hmm, I wonder, could there be some mix-up in the roles of these two characters?
Simple Yet Inventive Paper Toy Creations
Both Captain Onigiri and Conbura are built on a simple paper structure. Each character requires only a single sheet of paper to complete! With a project that doesn’t demand excessive materials or complex skills, you can quickly finish and proudly display these paper toys on your desk as mini works of art.
The templates for Captain Onigiri and Conbura are distributed on the official website of Akishi Nishisda Illustration, alongside a variety of other uniquely designed creations.
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Welcome the New Year with Creativity
The Year of the Snake will bring diverse and abundant inspiration to the world of crafts. Paper projects like Captain Onigiri and Conbura are clear proof of how creativity can ignite the spirit of fun and invention. Join Paper Iconic in diving into an adventure with these whimsical characters and celebrating 2025 with humor and joy!
