The first fighter I came across in "Kami-Robo by Everyone" was "Oyama Neko," made by the Hashimoto brothers. It really blew me away. I'm still impressed by it. The boys have a real talent for working with paper, as seen in the fighter with a sharp beak, or the one with bat's wings. They use small tricks, like twisting parts, to create a bigger, stronger image. Also, I like their use of color. The patterns on their fighters are like murals, which makes them so beautiful and amazing. "Turtlemetamo" is also amazing. Their fighters were inspired by Kami-Robo; but, they're so unique, and different from mine. It's good that the Hashimoto brothers seem to have no preconceived ideas about how Kami-Robo should be. They've also named them perfectly. They've even got icons for them. On the box for "Snake Lizard," they even drew a square mark of his face. I'm really impressed with their approach to coming up with names and developing character.

During the Omotesando event, they joined my workshop. They were into working with thin silver wire, used for connecting body parts. These twisted wires are a distinctive point in their design of Kami-Robo. I hope they keep following their instincts, not influenced by what other people say.

And I cannot thank them enough for giving me Blood Bat and Narcillian.

Using a straw for the elbow must appeal to the heart of a child. When I was a child, I loved playing with wires. I twisted wires into dolls the exact same way they did! Connecting the parts with Scotch tape must have also been fun for them. By rolling the body with Scotch tape, the figure takes on greater volume. I'm sure it was fun to make. Their choice of black tape for hair is also very cool. Wire dolls can be made to resemble a human, with nice, delicate features. But that's harder to achieve when making paper robots, no matter how skilled the person is. The fighter made from clips and gold pipe cleaner is also interesting. I feel genuinely happy to see such works. They're interesting and touching. I hope they send me more of their works.

Kami-Robo made by grownups are very fashionable and fun. They wear gloves, or wear cool jumpers. The expression on Ninja's face is amazing.

He's got awesome designs. Link Yellow, Black Moon and Simple Straw are particularly good. I also think it's clever that he assigns particular colors to fighters, making them very distinct. For instance, Yajirushirenji's colors are brown and black. The pictures of his Kami-Robo, which were included with the robots, were also impressive. The shots are very dramatic. I hope to see more of his work. Yes, send us more photos.

SHUREN Suzuki

His icons and designs are good. "Daigo, Atlas of the Heisei Era." This is so wild! Their shoulders are uniquely designed, causing the silhouette to change when the arms are moved. I also like the fact that he uses the backside of paper. The hands of "Haganemaru, Muaythai sumo wrestler" have an unusual bend, which makes me think he does a lot of slapping. It's also fun the way he makes up words for names. I'd like to come up with a fighter for his Muaythai sumo wrestler plot. Nonon, his female ring announcer, is good, too. She has a very feminine physique. Gym Boy's face is extremely simple--it's almost too simple, which I like.

I fell in love with Satan Ote in an instant. I'm curious about Hashimoto's age, since he didn't write it down. He's talented. I also like Blue Diceman. One time, I thought about making a fighter based on dice, but couldn't pull it off. Blue Diceman has one eye, like the side of a die with one dot. Like me, he writes the completion date on the back in black. Down the road, it's fun to think back about such things. His use of shiny materials is funky. Also he gives each fighter different colored wire, which is a great way to highlight the design.

I was blown away by the effort that went into making this fighter. I like that he used vinyl tape, which is what I used when making Bird Man. I suspect he picked up on the texture, and that's why he did it. Vinyl materials have a special texture, which I particularly like. He also drew Bird Man's face with such detail. It's very precise. Children's work always reflects the interests of the child. So much effort goes into that particular point. Grownups just don't operate that way.

I almost cry when I think that he gave me such a precious work.

I was blown away by the effort that went into making this fighter. I like that he used vinyl tape, which is what I used when making Bird Man. I suspect he picked up on the texture, and that's why he did it. Vinyl materials have a special texture, which I particularly like. He also drew Bird Man's face with such detail. It's very precise. Children's work always reflects the interests of the child. So much effort goes into that particular point. Grownups just don't operate that way.

I almost cry when I think that he gave me such a precious work.

I was blown away by his Kami-Robo. They're radically different from the way I make my Kami-Robo. He has a unique sci-fi Kami-Robo approach, which I could never imitate. Take a look at the elbows, and how he made nodules using super glue. It's amazing that his technique brings plastic models to mind, rather than paper craft. It really demonstrates the wide range of creative approaches using paper. I can't wait to see more of his work. I hope he'll send me something.

Black Birdman is good at making fighters based on characters we already know. His Lupin and Jigen fighters, however, are a different kind of surprise, and they're equally entertaining. He made the joints with pipe cleaners and fluorescent wire pieces, which look beautiful and are eye-catching on the black body of Godzilla. I think he put a lot of thought into making this. Instead of relying on the vibrant colors of magic pens, he makes great use of colored paper. That sets his Kami-Robo apart. When I was a child, I really worked at creating a Gundam robot out of paper, so I can easily relate to the enthusiasm that goes into replicating a certain character.