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ARK, with its leading-edge traditional Chinese ink painting and innovative card box design, brings forth this richly mythical book and its stories once again to the world.

In the design of ShanHai, traditional Chinese ink painting techniques were employed, resulting in over 100 large-scale hand-drawn illustrations. Even though they may appear as tiny details on the playing cards.

The cards draw inspiration from the "Shan Hai Jing," with the theme centered around the Queen Mother . This shifts the focus to the Kunlun Mountains in the west, painted using traditional Chinese landscape ink painting techniques.

Part of the Artist Box Set. Limited to 999 with unique serial numbers. Includes a Classic HOLO Deck with ARK CASE, a Special Deck (Standard Tuck), and a Gift-Box with Folding Album.

CLASSIC HOLO

• Based on the 'Shan Hai Jing'
• Chinese ink painting style
• Four-panel folding screen case
• Clever card back design.
• Dazzling HOLO foil

ARK CASE

• Four-panel folding screen case
• Shan Hai adopts a new double-layer case design
• The inner four-panel folding screen design organizes the cards by suit, placing them in four separate compartments.
• When the cards are taken out, the folding screen unfolds to reveal four divine birds on one side and the Queen Mother on the other.

BACK DESIGN

• Dynamic effect
• In the bronze mirror, the image of the leopard is depicted as a yin-yang fish.
• When the cards are fanned out, the same image as the folding screen is hidden within the 56 cards.

Collector's Box Chinese Version & Deluxe Edition "The Witch"

• Holographic foil giving the playing cards a true fantastical feel, presenting a dazzling magical radiance.
• Gilded with prismatic purple gilding. The embellishments of gilded edges serve to enhance the noble elegance from every angle.
• Numbered Seals - out of 666, and the only way to acquire these is through the Collector's Box Chinese Version.
• Featuring beautiful designs with gold and silver foils, the collector's box is a beauty in itself, filled with luxurious designs and intricate elements.

The Chinese Version Collector's Box was available as an add-on during the Kickstarter Campaign.

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Collector's Box Chinese Version & Standard Edition "The Knight"

The character depictions on the card box is delicate and captivating, presenting an enduring sense of historical weight akin to sculptures. With gold foils, the overall tuckbox stands out as an art piece.

The overall construction of the card box leans towards the solemnity of Papal murals, while incorporating elements reminiscent of the Mughal decorative art style to achieve a harmonious composition.

The back and front designs Feature extensive metallic ink throughout, providing just enough shine to enhance the designs of the patterns and characters.

The Standard Edition is limited to 2500, individually numbered at the bottom.

The Chinese Version Collector's Box was available as an add-on during the Kickstarter Campaign.

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Silence playing cards is designed with a dark and mysterious Gothic style as the inspiration along with an innovative tuck, using a hollow double-layered box, creating a stunning visual experience of "unmasking".

Limited to 888 decks, the white collector's deck card box is lined with starry silver foils, along with cutting edge stamping process spreading it like pearls, filling the entire box with a galaxy sparkling effect. The deck also features a DIFFERENT back design. Each deck is also gilded with a starry gold to further elevate the luxuriousness.

Available only in the Collector's Edition Box Set

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Silence playing cards is designed with a dark and mysterious Gothic style as the inspiration along with an innovative tuck, using a hollow double-layered box, creating a stunning visual experience of "unmasking".

Limited to 888 decks, the black collector's deck is also stamped by starry foils. In addition, the entire deck is also cold foiled with black holographic material for every card. The deck also features a DIFFERENT back design. Each deck is gilded with a prismatic gold to enhance the dark designs.

Available only in the Collector's Edition Box Set

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With "Room & Space" as the theme, I pondered for a long time on how to represent "room" concretely. Eventually, I decided to use "doors" as a tangible object. A surface with a door becomes a room.

As the debut project in this series, "doors" signify the initial notion of "entering everything." I chose red, reflecting the color of my first deck. Inspiration largely came from motels and key cards frequently seen in road movies.

For the illustrations, I used the earliest water-based pens commonly used in early card designs. The process involved physical illustration before scanning, attempting to produce cards in the most classical way rather than simply simulating a set of so-called vintage designs.

As the debut of Smooth Writing, the cards are manufactured by TCC in China.

The embossed tuck case with deluxe specialty paper and gold foil on the inside make the tuck case exceptionally textured. Linen finish and the appropriate paper thickness also ensure a remarkable feel while using them.

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With "Room & Space" as the theme, I pondered for a long time on how to represent "room" concretely. Eventually, I decided to use "doors" as a tangible object. A surface with a door becomes a room.

As the debut project in this series, "doors" signify the initial notion of "entering everything." Inspiration largely came from motels and key cards frequently seen in road movies.

For the illustrations, I used the earliest water-based pens commonly used in early card designs. The process involved physical illustration before scanning, attempting to produce cards in the most classical way rather than simply simulating a set of so-called vintage designs.

As the debut of Smooth Writing, the cards are manufactured by TCC in China.

The Silver Edition's (limited to 700) design has been modified to resemble an elevator door, and the deck's design is adjusted to a silver-gray tone.

The embossed tuck case with deluxe specialty paper and silver foil on the inside make the tuck case exceptionally textured. Linen finish and the appropriate paper thickness also ensure a remarkable feel while using them.

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The Night Parade of One Hundred Demons Playing Cards takes its inspiration from the captivating world of Japanese folklore and the mesmerizing tales of yokai, mythical creatures deeply rooted in Japanese mythology. Our aim is to transport you into a realm where the supernatural coexists with the ordinary, and where ancient legends come to life through beautifully designed playing cards.

Drawing from a rich tapestry of yokai folklore, we have carefully selected a diverse array of these mythical beings to feature in the deck. From mischievous tricksters to fearsome spirits, each card showcases a unique yokai, capturing their essence and distinct characteristics through intricate illustrations. Our team of talented artists has dedicated themselves to breathe life into these creatures, ensuring that every card tells its own captivating story.

The deck features 54 totally different monsters, some are more iconic, some are niche yet mischievous. We guarantee to capture your attention with these monsters and ignite your love for them.

Experience the pinnacle of craftsmanship with our Night Parade of One Hundred Demons Playing Cards. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, these cards are made from premium materials, featuring 300gsm/ 270gsm paper stock and Velvety Finish, printed by Room One Cards, ensuring durability and a luxurious feel. From the smooth handling to the vibrant colors, every aspect of these cards exudes supreme quality, making them a true treasure for any card enthusiast.

The MYSTIC Edition is the Marked Deck Version of Night Parade of One Hundred Demons Playing Cards.

Deck Overview

• Puzzle Playing Cards & Tuckbox
• Transformation Playing Cards
• Animation Playing Cards
• Fully Customized Design
• Extra Collector's Tuck box - "Shoji"
• Supreme Quality

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The Night Parade of One Hundred Demons Playing Cards takes its inspiration from the captivating world of Japanese folklore and the mesmerizing tales of yokai, mythical creatures deeply rooted in Japanese mythology. Our aim is to transport you into a realm where the supernatural coexists with the ordinary, and where ancient legends come to life through beautifully designed playing cards.

Drawing from a rich tapestry of yokai folklore, we have carefully selected a diverse array of these mythical beings to feature in the deck. From mischievous tricksters to fearsome spirits, each card showcases a unique yokai, capturing their essence and distinct characteristics through intricate illustrations. Our team of talented artists has dedicated themselves to breathe life into these creatures, ensuring that every card tells its own captivating story.

The deck features 54 totally different monsters, some are more iconic, some are niche yet mischievous. We guarantee to capture your attention with these monsters and ignite your love for them.

Experience the pinnacle of craftsmanship with our Night Parade of One Hundred Demons Playing Cards. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, these cards are made from premium materials, featuring 300gsm/ 270gsm paper stock and Velvety Finish, printed by Room One Cards, ensuring durability and a luxurious feel. From the smooth handling to the vibrant colors, every aspect of these cards exudes supreme quality, making them a true treasure for any card enthusiast.

The "NIGHTFALL SPIRITS" Edition is the Black & White Version of Night Parade of One Hundred Demons Playing Cards.

Deck Overview

• Puzzle Playing Cards & Tuckbox
• Transformation Playing Cards
• Animation Playing Cards
• Fully Customized Design
• Extra Collector's Tuck box - "Shoji"
• Supreme Quality

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