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Figured I would start a new thread to try to keep on top of the Bushido Risen Sun reveals and releases for this year.

From the March 10th release wave we have Ojobe from The Descension, Takashi Kumiko from the Prefecture of Ryu, Ito Sadako from the Ito Clan, Minimoto Akasuki from the Minimoto Clan, Grey Pilgrim and Dark Pilgrim


From the April 30th release wave we have Taburo the Unbreakable from the Savage Wave, Wolf Ryoshi from the Shiho Clan, Spectre from the Shadow Wind Clan, Haitake guard B from The Descension, Akuto from the Silvermoon Syndicate, and Animated Militia from the Cult of Yurei


From the July release wave we have Whale Hunters from the Jung Pirates, Village Militia from the Temple of Ro-Kan, Minimoto Koyama from the Minimoto Clan, Ogai the Skybreaker from the Savage Wave, Eddo Ashigaru from the Prefecture of Ryu, and Ito Yudai from the Ito Clan,


'The Deep', a new Jung Pirate themed warband was shown off for the UK Games Expor


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Here are the teases for the next wave


Wolf Spears of Shiho Clan


Path of a Thousand Names


Warui for Cult of Yurei


Nachin & Kibin of Silvermoon Syndicate


Fudo, the Illuminator for Silvermoon Syndicate


Daranibe of The Descension

When the first Goonhammer article about it came out, I just shared the link with some friends and said I got the stuff if you want to try it out; got one hooked so far...

First model for this wave has been revealed as Ogai the Skybreaker; his teaser pic was the middle left in the first image.

"All of this has happened before and will happen again, so say the unaging sages in The Temple of Ro-Kan’s tower of eternal wisdom. The Temple has fought and defeated The Savage Wave before. The monks of old sealed the Oni world of Krazzor away from their own, but some of that old invading force remained here, trapped in the Jwar Isles. There are known to be precisely a dozen Oni Ancients, but The Temple knows only four names. Ogai may be seen as the leader of the Twelve Ancients, but that may be human minds projecting their own notions onto an inscrutable culture. Ma’Kid, Taburo, and Urian follow Ogai, all recognisable by their greyer, weathered skin. Now that the current Savage Wave has been reunited with the Bakemono of the Jwar underworld, the fate of the Jwar Isles can only turn toward disaster.

Ogai is the biggest Oni seen this age since Rashka, The Devastator, and he has the profile to match. The Twelve Ancients all have the same advantage as our existing remnant from the previous Wave, Eldest Brother, in that they have Regeneration. Ogai also has Endurance, meaning he will have a healthy defence pool once he’s finished swinging his club. Speaking of which, with base +3 Strength and Powerful Attack available (Plus the ubiquitous Strong Trait), he can hit hard, and in fact, he usually maxes the damage chart. Finally, the unique Ki Feat, Riazzur’s Flight (Named for a story told on the Oni Homeworld), is a powerful control option if you have a model you simply cannot deal with. Playtesters named this Ki Feat “Oni Gokusatsu”."

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A couple more previews dropped; first the Whale Hunters for the Jung pirates. Their hint was the upper right one in the first picture.

"Whale hunting is a significant source of meat, blubber, oil, and bone, which is used in all kinds of products across the Jwar Isles and even exported to the mainland. All of these hunters are competent sailors. Outside of hunting season, or when no whaling is permitted north of Jwar, they may take work on other ships.

With a decent ranged attack, a Reach melee weapon and the Jump Up trait, these models have a good breadth of applications. They also have a chance to apply Bleed, which creates a possible synergy with the sharks. However, the main reason for being excited about these models is their Rice Cost. Eight is cheap for a body, and Jung can always use more Kaizoku on the battlefield."

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Second we have Ito Yudai for the Ito clan, whose hint image was the bottom right of the first image. He was also recently featured in the short story for the Grand Masters tournament at the UK Games Expo.

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Another reveal has dropped, Village Militia for the Temple of Ro-Kan. Their hint was the upper left in the first teaser picutre.

"Up in the Ro-Kan Mountains, there is rarely a need for an organised militia as most villages are protected from bandits and outsiders by the monks of the Temple. This works well enough that most organised groups know not to target villages up in the mountains. Still, the villages need protection, and most have a group of their people to watch the village at night, stop any excessive conflict between families and keep back wild animals. They solve most of their problems by bringing shouting villagers and fire to scare off the upland bears and mountain gorillas. They lack real training, and unfortunately, layers of straw armour may protect them from snake bites and even simple knives and sticks, but they are no match for a katana.

Have you ever been playing your Bastions of the Mountain Warband and thought you didn’t have enough villagers for a peasant uprising? This is what you have been waiting for! With as low a Rice Cost as possible, these villagers will run away to find even more defenders, allowing you to play a true swarm of villagers, or will these extra bodies make your Warband able to fit a tricksy kitsune or sacred kami?"

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More reveals! Kinda sad that it's just appending the post so the thread doesn't get bumped.

First, CGT Studios revealed that they have a themed force for sale at UK Games Expo (May 31st - June 2nd) which is also available from their webstore, The Deep; The Deep is an undersea themed force for the Jung Pirates.
Link to order them, https://gctstudios.com/catalog/new-specials

A drowning woman's heart torn asunder by her greedy husband’s apathy and avarice. Her unending rage becomes a terrible curse as she sinks slowly into the cold, dark embrace of the deep. But the raw power of time and tide will not let her die; they have work for her and those who once embodied a similar unrequited anger. A red pearl, the focus of her wrath, becomes a death sentence to whoever possesses it. What the seas have wrought, no one can tear asunder. There is no escaping them, those of the deep or the red pearl. Betray the pirate queen at your peril!

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You can also get an Electric Eel to go with the force


Get some of the nose crabs separate


or Jung Terrain set


Exclusively at the Expo, they have some early releases which will be coming to the webstore at a later date. These will be Shiho Shirak (Shiho Clan), Satou Sadao (Prefecture of Ryu), Master Charlyn (Temple of Ro-Kan) and Kenichi Gemu (Silvermoon Trade Syndicate); all teased in the second teaser pic.

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Satou Sadao


Master Charlyn


Kenichi Gemu


Now back to the regular reveals, Eddo Ashigaru for the Prefecture of Ryu. There teaser image was the bottom left of the first image.

"The Eddo Garrison rarely leaves Eddo, which allows them to wear the heavier armour they are known for. As a garrison, they also wield heavy naginata rather than the lighter yari. Since Hiro’s ascension to the Family seat, he has sent the Eddo ashigaru further afield. They are known for their intense personal loyalty to Hiro. These ashigaru have spent much time with the young samurai on patrols and in Eddo. They bear the burden of their heavy gear, marching far from home without complaint, and any would give their life for their daimyo.

Options for Armour (3), Brutal and Powerful Attack gives Claws of the Dragon a decent melee bruiser, not needing to rely on Push attack and Reach for Melee. Of course, you pay for this in Rice, so how will your list change?"

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And last, but not least, is Minimoto Koyama for the Minimoto Clan; teaser pic was the middle right in the first pic.

"Minimoto Koyama is a living legend to both those who are sent to and who serve at the Garrison of the Damned. She has served at the Garrison most of her adult life, and in an expedition into the underworld, suffered a shame no other Minimoto could bear: the loss of her armour. The only piece she brought back came to house the kami that has been named Aoi. Koyama feels an obligation to the ashigaru who stood by her when all she had was shame, and she finds herself coming into conflict with the Nanashi more often than not. Should a scout come to her for aid, she will lead the way, Aoi glowing in one hand, and an axe ready in the other.

Minimoto Koyama brings further variety to the Minimoto samurai and is the epitome of a samurai used to fighting back the bakemono horde. She brings useful abilities for finding camouflaged foes, and she can light up the area around her using Aoi, mitigating Darkness effects. Of course, being a Minimoto samurai, Koyama is no slouch in combat either, even if she wields an axe instead of a tetsubo."

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That's all the reveals for this wave; limited quantities of this wave will be available at UK Games Expo and the preorder on the webstore should be up mid-June.

The models from the last wave are available at there store. https://gctstudios.com/catalog/new-specials

Here are the teases for the next wave


Also seems they are going to be showing off a whole new faction at Gencon, 'The Awoken'.


From the image you would guess they are spider related... and then looking at the URL for the image you would be 'yup, spiders...'

I wonder if they are going to end up like the 'Tarantulos Brood' from Warcry; mostly human looking with some spider elements, kinda like the 'Ito Clan' with their snake elements. Or if they are going to be like the 'Nerubians' from WoW; mostly spider looking with some human elements like 'The Descension' with their bird people.

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I'm sure its something Jorigumo inspired.

Looks like you were right LunarSol; I wasn't familiar with their lore before.

The guys over at Goonhammer has a preview and breakdown of the new force: https://www.goonhammer.com/bushido-risen-sun-gen-con-release-preview-the-awoken/

The Awoken are on sell through the webstore for today only: https://gctstudios.com/catalog/new-specials

Joyless Smiles and Dark Eyes - Themed Warband


The Awoken Terrain Pack


Ren, Powerful Hatred


Akita, Princess of Fear and Pain

Looks like GenCon has messed with the flow of reveals before preorder as GCT showed off one reveal and wave 18 has come to preoder.

The Tanaka clan may be small in number, but their martial skills are legendary. Its unique wolf pack-like fighting style allows it to move and skirmish as one. Because it is so close-knit, they quickly learn each other's fighting techniques, anticipating when and what will happen at any given time. This unit calls itself the Wolf’s Teeth, as it wields spears, thus making their coordinated attacks all the more silent and deadly.

Wolf Spears are deceptive in their melee capability, especially when against fighting Exhausted models, which gives them a buff. With their feat, combined with the Group Trait, they should be up to the heights of Melee Pool 4. As with much of the Wolf Clan, set-up and group activations at the right time are the path to victory. Shiho players can also include these models, and alternative Ashigaru are suitable to provide options when list building

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As for the rest of wave 18

Path of a Thousand Names


Warui for Cult of Yurei


Nachin & Kibin of Silvermoon Syndicate


Fudo, the Illuminator for Silvermoon Syndicate


Daranibe of The Descension

Reveals for the next wave have started coming in; apparently this wave contains Grand Masters winners models that have been available at some of the shows they’ve attended this year.

First up is Kenichi Gemu of the Syndicate.

"Kyodai are the right hands of the Oyabun. They work for one Gumi, but their authority transcends them. All shatei will obey a Kyodai’s instructions. Together, the Kyodai manage the day-to-day running of the Syndicate, reporting regularly to their Saiko-komon. Kenichi leads with an iron fist, and all in the Gumi know not to cross him or question his leadership. When given an order the Shaitei follow through without question. Rumours suggest he was once a samurai, given his unorthodox fighting style, but few believe it. Kenichi's status as a Kyodai in the Iron Fist Gumi causes his ego to swell, causing him to fight without regard for his safety or that of others in the heat of battle. Oda does not see that as an issue for his Kyodai. Oda encourages this behaviour and blesses Kenichi so that he can get the job done and not worry about the mess he leaves behind."

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Secondly we have Satou Sadao from the Prefecture of Ryu.

"With Shiho Hiroto's return, the Takashi have had to act. However, they cannot show weakness and must take the more subtle option. Sadao is empowered to root out and eliminate the Shiho threat, which he does with great success, travelling the lesser-known paths of Jwar from village to village. He hunts Shiho sympathisers, who dare provide arms, support, or information on Takashi troop movements. All earn his ire, and he leaves a trail of dead Shiho loyalists in his wake. Sadao adds a new element to both Claws of the Dragon and Blood of the Dragon and any future Hare Clan themes."

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Here is the rest of the reveals.

We got Shiho Shirak of the Shiho Clan.

"Shirak was just a child when Hiroto left on his journey across the empire. Even then, the young lord made a considerable impression on the juvenile Shirak. Of all Shiho, Shirak never lost faith that Hiroto would return and lead the family back to glory. Shirak has sworn to see the Shiho rule again and will die trying.

Like many Shiho samurai, Shirak costs remarkably low Rice for his abilities. This is, of course, due to his 2 Melee Pool. If you can use the many ways in faction to overcome this low statistic, you have a profile that can vastly outperform its Rice Cost expectations. Sixth Sense is also a welcome addition."

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Next we have Master Charlyn from the Temple of Ro-Kan.

"The Temple of Anmuy is a far-off monastery whose practitioners maintain the balance between civilisation's artifice and nature's wilds. As one of the temple's masters, Charlyn has promoted cooperation between the mountain people and the spirits of the cold and wild, much like that seen in the Hoshi Family in the Iron Mountains.

With many options in her toolbox, Charlyn will always have some role in a Temple Warband. The White Out Ki Feat is particularly interesting and a new puzzle for players to work out."

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Also the aforementioned Joyless Smiles Dark Eyes Themed Warband and the Awoken Terrain Set are offically released and the Awoken get the following added to their line up: Hana, The Grace of Murder.

"Hana, The Grace of Murder, is a terrifying predator who displays little of what she once was, having fully embraced the inevitable changes wrought upon her body. In her hunting grounds, she reigns supreme, killing for fun, not food, leaving countless web-wrapped corpses to rot. She favours no particular victim, killing indiscriminately to learn the strengths and weaknesses of those she stalks so that when called upon to kill for The Awoken, she is as graceful and efficient as possible.

A clear-cut melee powerhouse, Hana has a feat for everything. Predators Detachment is a new Ki Feat granting three of the best melee Traits in the game. Unnatural Sanguine Strength is there to seal the death once you have a good Success Level. Finally, Starless Midnight Chitin can grant tremendous Armour values when on the table."

Warning: Saggy Spider Lady Breasts

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*Edit* Now with updated image links

Weird, the images from discord work for me, even the older ones. I was using the Discord links since the Facebook ones where breaking for me after a bit. Admittedly I have to use Chrome, not my default browser, instead of Firefox because I thought my anti-ad plugins where breaking it.

Sorry about the issue, I'll work on replacing the images from a better source.


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Updated the images in my previous post; please let me know if you have issues.

Wonder if I just have the images cached, so that's why the older images still work...

Time for some more previews.

Kira’a of the Cult of Yurei
Born and raised amid countless rat cousins, Kira’a was one of many. She was overlooked, underfed, and considered all but expendable in the eyes of her rat king. To avoid the same fate as nearly all her lowly kin, she did what others could or would not do. No task was too impossible for her, no murder too ruthless, no act of wanton sabotage too callous. Combined with being disconnected and unscrupulous, she has a talent for knowing that assassination is the better part of valour and has become a legend amongst the lowborn.

Kira’a is an outstanding line trooper. She may not have the flash of a master, samurai, or fleet-footed monk, but these overlooked models often win you the game. You can't go wrong with her regarding seizing an objective, sacrificing her life, or soaking up enemy activations.

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Ito Yuno of the Ito Clan
The Ito koryu teaches a speed-based style and that many swift attacks are superior to a single strike. Yuno has embraced this philosophy and trained herself to leap into the fray better, striking at as many opponents as possible. This willingness to put herself into the thick of combat has drawn the attention of Ito Takuya, and the daimyo has appointed her to keep a watchful eye on the machinations of his eldest son.

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Byiba of the Temple of Ro-Kan
The enormous Fu Dogs have traditionally protected the Temple, but Byiba is from a stock bred high atop the mountains, where they protect the villagers' flocks from wolves and bears. Just like novice monks, they learn from their masters. Not only do they protect the physical, but they can guard against the spiritual, chasing ghosts and marauding kami. They work silently but emit a low-pitched bark when danger approaches, alerting those inside the temple that something is afoot. Byiba has become a close companion to a homesick unsui from the local temple, spending most days trotting behind him. While Byiba is fearsome and a danger to those he does not know, he loves to play fetch, likes being taken on long walks and can often be found around the table waiting for scraps. He is as part of the temple as those who dwell within it.

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Hoshi Machiko of the Minimoto Clan
A stunning beauty with bold white hair and features that an artist could have carved from ice, Machiko is the envy of many of her peers. Her mastery of the Hoshi’s inheritance allows her to cast deadly icicles that can penetrate even the most robust samurai armour. She can deny her enemies of defence and cover while opening up new lines of attack for her companions.

Not only does this model offer a ranged attack and superior terrain destruction ability, but she also brings Blizzard, which allows you to recruit the Reflection Kami and provides a benefit for all other shugenja, should you wish to play a more Hoshi leaning list.

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Jaakuna of The Awoken
Much like the spiders they emulate, the Jaakuna men do not have a great life. Used for their blood, life force and manual labour, they adore and worship the more spider-like women even though none of them has ever progressed so far. All Jaakuna men are fated to die young, looking after crawlerling spiders ensures they receive many bites and lose a lot of blood before any enemies even see them. Touwa has managed to stay alive longer than others by procuring fresh food from trapped victims for his masters.

Although he has enough Poison Markers to eventually kill him, Touwa can make a big impact on the game, for his Rice Cost, before his eventual expiration. Being able to force enemies to take the same damage as he does means that if he can get multiple enemies into BtB he can inflict damage every turn. Other than this he is exceptionally cheap for a 3 melee model and his fanatical Fearlessness is always helpful.

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Endless Procession of Arachnif Presence of The Awoken
It’s hard being afraid of spiders, especially in Jwar, where they come in all shapes, numbers, and terrifying sizes. It’s an endless procession of sharp teeth, venom, and many eyes. But it is hell on earth when they swarm together into a solid, rushing mass, acting with pure malice against those unlucky enough to encounter them.

In addition to the many abilities that create these models in the game - which players of the Awoken have been wondering about for some time - these are solid swarm models. In particular, gaining Health with the Kumo Trait on a Durable Swarm makes for a fearsome model

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