Anyone know what these "cels" are?

kizu · Post by **kizu** » Sat Jun 13, 2009 12:08 pm

http://page18.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/w39500870

I like the Usui cel but something just isn't right about this auction don't you think? Where are the sequence numbers? Plus it looks "squarish"/"even" to me. Anyone know what these might be? They claim it's a cel but is it a fan cel, a promo cel or simply a fake? Any Kenshin experts out there?

cutiebunny · Post by **cutiebunny** » Sat Jun 13, 2009 12:58 pm

They look almost like those crystalline reproduction cels that I've seen in other Kenshin galleries. Perhaps these are reproduction cels?

teggacat · Post by **teggacat** » Sat Jun 13, 2009 1:27 pm

they look like a really cool set, maybe you can ask your proxy? they don't look like actual production cels

graymouser · Post by **graymouser** » Sat Jun 13, 2009 2:29 pm

I saw that one too. I have no idea. I really like the one of Yumi, but it doesn't look like a normal production cel.

teggacat · Post by **teggacat** » Sat Jun 13, 2009 2:40 pm

Hey Kizu be sure to let us know if you find out,
now I'm really curious!

kizu · Post by **kizu** » Sat Jun 13, 2009 3:19 pm

Well I don't think they're crystalline sheets nor do I know of any other reproduction cels for RK... LOL... I'll try my deputy and see if they'll ask.

Kata · Post by **Kata** » Sat Jun 13, 2009 6:27 pm

Please let me know what you find out Kizu. I'd love that Shishio Makoto. It's a very nice and rare set if they are production cels.

Cordelia · Post by **Cordelia** » Sat Jun 13, 2009 7:50 pm

According to seller's description, these are production cels. For the Shishio cel there is a copy sketch. For the Yumi and Usui cels, he has used cardboard, acetate to protect the cels...on closer look, the grey borders look like cardboard.

Still, he should at least show or mention the cel numbers. Best to ask seller for more details.

kizu · Post by **kizu** » Sat Jun 13, 2009 8:26 pm

Well I sent the question. Don't know if it'll get answered. Anyway I gathered the same thing from the translation but the Usui/Yumi really is throwing me off... And that shishio, although it looks like production... I don't see the sequence number (unless it's cut-off in that upper left corner). I really think the seller would put sequence numbers if he/she had them.... Oh well.

Kata · Post by **Kata** » Sat Jun 13, 2009 9:10 pm

Kizu: That's one reason why I'm confused with no sequence numbers showing. I don't see it on any of the cels, even though the descriptions mentions anime cels and I don't see anything that says fancels on there either.

jenn-b · Post by **jenn-b** » Sun Jun 14, 2009 7:38 am

I don't think that they are production - the Usui cel looks like the "background" is painted as part of the cel. Plus - and this may sound strange - but the paint coming to the edge of the cel is just to clean and straight. It looks too perfect. I know...that sounds strange, but that's just my thought.