mask; striking the head (kendo)
author; writer; novelist; artist
compilation (of a text); editing; volume (of a text); completed literary work
variation in color (colour); having a different color
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
illustration; picture; sketch; drawing; figure
Hiroshima prefecture (Chūgoku area)
residing; living; dwelling
(fictional) character; character; personality; persona
development; revitalization; standing (something) up; waking up; tilling a rice field; drawing a card from the draw pile
actor; actress; player; performer
point (of a story, argument, etc.); key point; point; site; point (in scoring); point (in a loyalty program); points
colourful; colorful; multicoloured; various; varied; variegated
to gather (attract, receive) attention; to have a high profile; to gain prominence; to become popular
talented person; person known for real ability rather than looks