Vib-Rihon (Vib-Ribbon art book)

Vib-Rihon is a Japanese exclusive art book that was published around the year 2000. It features Vibri going on mini adventures and trying to solve problems, along with meeting other characters and interacting with them. According to NanaOn-Sha's website, Vib-Rihon "might give you a peek inside Vibri's head"  The book is almost entirely written in Japanese, and there currently isn't a fully translation of the book to English yet. Drawings are usually kept on the right page, while the left page indicates the drawing number, a one word title, and either a story or the definition of the title. The book is about 172 pages long, with 77 numbered drawings, as well as a few extras in between some pages. The book also came with a pair of red and blue lens 3-D glasses, which are meant to be used when viewing the two flip book animations on the corners of the left pages. The book was previously considered lost media, until scans of the book were finally uploaded on August 13th, 2021. The scans can be downloaded and viewed here: https://archive.org/details/vib-rihon-scans

## Characters

### Vibri

Of course, Vibri does make an appearance, and can be seen in nearly every page within the book. She does wear some costumes in a few drawings. In drawings 56 and 57, she can be seen wearing a beret while in France. In drawings 60-62, she can been seen wearing a police officer/guard uniform.

### Vibri's Cousin (?)

In drawing 52, Vibri can be seen standing next to another character, who looks just like Vibri, but shorter and with their ears being attached to two opposite points of their head, rather than Vibri's one. A rough Google translate reveals that this is Vibri's cousin, but other information about this character is unknown. They only appear in drawing 52, and nowhere else.

### Sidoro, Modoro, Soremo, and Coremo

These four Italian characters appear in drawings 58, 59, and 75. Their body and head are the same as Vibri's, but their eyes are plus (+) signs, they have pointy noses, and lack ears. Each of the four also have their own unique hair styles. In drawing 58, Sidoro and Modoro are talking about Italy to a confused Vibri, and in drawing 59, Soremo and Coremo give many presents to Vibri. A translation is needed to know if these characters are friends with Vibri or not.

### Monkeys (?)

From drawings 60-62 and 75, a pair of monkey looking anthropomorphic characters can be seen. They talk to Police Vibri in drawings 60-61, and throw her a surprise mini party in 62.

### Bibiru (Vibiru?)

Bibiru is a Kajiu monster that battles Vibri within a movie. They appear in drawings 64, 66, 67, 69, and 75. Their torso, arms, and head are the same as Vibri's, but they also have many differences. Their eyes are smaller, they have sharp teeth, have 3 more ears (unless they're suppose to be feathers,) have a dinosaur like tail, larger feet, and legs thick enough to be drawn with two lines as appose to one. Vibri tries to stop Bibiru in the film, but fails.

### Scarecrow

A scarecrow like character can be seen in drawings 72, 73, and 75. They only have one leg that appears to be attached to the ground, and a unique face and hat. Vibri falls in love with the scarecrow, and tries to get its attention. It's not really known if the scarecrow is alive, but its eyes do look at Vibri when she hangs on their arm.

## Trivia

* This art book is setup like a picture book, unlike most art books, where it’s concept and behind the scenes, possibly to entertain people.
* Despite being a children's book, there is a shape that resembles a rabbit with breasts and buttocks.

## External Links

1. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20011221120732/http://www.nanaon-sha.com/products/vib-rihon.html