Japanese artist Korokke Saizai, known for his incredible clay sculptures, has captivated fans on his YouTube channel with his masterful use of clay, wire, and sheer sculpting prowess. We've previously featured his genderbent Toji Fushiguro from Jujutsu Kaisen and his black-stockinged Gardevoir from Pokémon clay creations.
Recently, he unveiled his latest masterpiece, following up on his genderbent Tomura Shigaraki from My Hero Academia. This time, he's tackled another villain from the League of Villains, "Kurogiri," giving him a stunning genderbend makeover. The intricate craftsmanship and final design have once again left netizens in awe.
"Kurogiri" serves as the League of Villains' second-in-command. His body is shrouded in black mist, topped with an armored head, and he typically wears a suit, speaking with a polite and courteous tone. While he appears to be an ethereal mist-man, his true form is merely enveloped by the black mist. His "Warp Gate" Quirk allows him to create portals of black mist, transporting large numbers of people to their destinations.
Starting with a basic body sculpted from clay and wire, Korokke Saizai notes that the character designs in My Hero Academia are incredibly captivating, and he finds the members of the League of Villains particularly distinctive. For this piece, he aimed to emphasize the "genderbend" physique, transforming Kurogiri's original formal attire into an office lady (OL) aesthetic.
Given Kurogiri's usual outfit of a shirt, suit pants, and a vest, the genderbent version reimagines him in a pencil skirt paired with a vest. The impressive bust, accentuated by the tight vest, creates a "violent" (strikingly prominent) silhouette.
Naturally, the swirling black mist around him is sculpted using transparent resin, which will achieve a translucent, smoky effect once painted.
His signature head armor is also meticulously sculpted, with transparent resin integrated to depict the mist swirling around it.
Next, an aluminum wire and wooden base are crafted. Korokke Saizai's intricate skill shines through as he shapes the mist to appear like surging flames, showcasing his delicate craftsmanship.
After the individual parts are air-dried, they are assembled to complete the basic form.
Then comes the painting process. The transparent resin used for the mist, once airbrushed with purple and black, yields a truly outstanding effect.
The finished product reveals a genderbent Kurogiri with an incredibly "violent" (exaggerated) bust, further highlighted by the tight vest. Paired with a pencil skirt and black stockings, the overall silhouette is remarkably tall and elegant. Combined with his original head armor, he truly embodies a commanding, alien-headed OL character.
And when posed alongside the previously created genderbent Tomura Shigaraki clay figure, well, has anyone awakened some new preferences yet ( ? )
▼ Watch the full creation video here!
So, what do you think of Korokke Saizai's genderbent Kurogiri clay figure? Korokke Saizai's channel is packed with many more incredible creations, so if you love his work, be sure to check out his channel – you might just find other creations that pique your interest!