On February 24, Twitter user Kuronosu’s Suzuki Swift was minted with erotic game characters. Three days later, he drove it into a ditch.
Characters for the adult computer game Riddle Joker were emblazoned on each side of Kuronosu’s Swift, turning the vehicle into an itasha (痛車 or “painmobile”), which refers to cars covered with anime and game characters. They’re called “painmobiles” due to the pain they inflict on the owner’s waller—or other folks’ eyes. This painmobile, however, protected Kuronosu from serious injury. Thank goodness for that!
豊田市、くろのす様@swift_zc11s0304のご依頼はスイフト両サイドにRiddleJoker仕様での施工でした♪
RiddleJoker、アートボムでは初めて手掛けさせて頂きました。
どうもありがとうございました！#スイフト #痛車 #riddlejoker pic.twitter.com/k9lYaKbDs8— ART BOMB☆カーラッピング＠7/21名古屋みなと祭り (@ARTBOMB2) February 24, 2018
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Here, Kuronosu says his Riddle Joker itasha was completed.
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He took his newly branded Riddle Joker wheels for a spin.
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The police apparently asked him what kind of characters were on his car. “Erotic game ones!” he replied.
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A late trip to superstore Don Quixote.
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He changed the wheels in anticipation of going to the track the following day.
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Early morning jitters at the track.
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“Apologies, the car ended up wrecked.” The engine was totaled.
Kuronosu had to go to the hospital but said on Twitter that his injuries were minor and that his beloved car had protected him. Glad to hear he’s okay!
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