29/07/2025
What if the 🇵🇭Philippines have Demon Hunters?
PART II. CHARACTER EXPLORATION
Kpop Demon Hunters is not only an entertaining film but also an educational experience for us audiences who have limited knowledge about Korean culture. It made me think of what could me the looks and characteristics of our Filipino Hunters.
Based on research, I chose three cultures to focus on namely, the Tagalog, Bisaya and Manobo. Despite of their distinct beliefs, the combination of their existence is quite interesting.
For the Tagalogs, we have "YALE" a noble who deeply cares about her people. She has an angelic voice that can eliminate demons. Also, she is the leader of the Hunters. This Character is inspired from Idinayale, the Goddess of Good Deeds.
In the Bisaya Tribes, we have "NAGI", a warrior who fights under the Datu. She has unmatched fighting skills with the assistance of her poison-coated weapons. She has a beautiful voice that can locate dark forces.
Lastly is "IBU" from the Manobo tribe. She is well-respected healer in the village. Her expertise in medicine and enchantments made her unique and powerful. But she hides a secret, she can see demons and predict the death of people. She was cursed for having such knowledge.
The three warriors set aside their differences and unite to defeat a common enemy. They bonded through hardships and understood each other's pain and shame.
NOTE: The full illustration will be posted by next week. So please bear with me🙏 Hope you like my version of the Hunters. If you like to support my work go by liking and following my account💖 It truly helps the engagement of the channel.
Using CLIP STUDIO PAINT and Huion Philippines.
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