Wacom 14: Kenzu

[TomFulp]

Don't forget to pick up a 2009 NG Calendar while supplies last!

Wired.com put out a "best of 2008" and Castle Crashers won 3rd best Xbox 360 game of the year, one spot ahead of Gears 2... Which is crazy talk but hey I'll take that!

Today's Wacom tablet winner is Kenzu!

Kenzu is a very unique contributor, who travels the world and makes Flash based on themes such as socialism, communism, foreign cultures, languages, etc.

RepublicaSocialistaMundia, by Kenzu Type: Movie Rating: Ages 17+

Luna i Zvezdy, by Kenzu Type: Movie Rating: Everyone

Korean Love Story, by Kenzu Type: Movie Rating: Everyone

Cuban Anthem (English), by Kenzu Type: Movie Rating: Everyone

Chinese New Year 2008, by Kenzu Type: Movie Rating: Everyone

Kenzu's contributions go way beyond Flash, however, as he has made a great personal effort to unblock Newgrounds in China. As many of you know, Newgrounds is blocked in China (they hate our freedom). Rather than just complain about it, Kenzu contacted the Ministry of Information, which decides what websites are to be blocked. During a stay in China as a student, he even went as far as to make a personal visit to the office of foreign affairs to seek attention to the matter.

These were risky moves, as voicing opinions that go against the Chinese government can be grounds for immediate deportation. NG is still blocked in China, but things are slowly loosening up over there and some day a bajillion more people might be able to visit NG.

Kenzu has a special project planned and would love to draw it with a tablet. He's also very handsome! Congrats on the new tablet, Kenzu!

I'll be posting every day from now until Christmas Eve, with daily Wacom winners and other assorted news.

Luis posted a new theme for the Weekly Animator Flash-Off taking place on the Flash forums. Heavy concrete blocks, what now?

Check out these other Wacom winners:

1. LazyMuffin
2. Master-Samus
3. W-P-S
4. Artist-Lost
5. Falconer02
6. Anigen
7. Decade
8. TimFrommeyer
9. Night-Mare
10. Blordow
11. YungJazz
12. Five-Iron
13. FleckoGold

[lostos]

I haven't watched any of his flashes, but whatever, congratulations!

[IllmortaL]

Looks like a pretty decent artist..nonetheless congratz

[Jawdyn]

congratz etc etc

[Scuzzfest]

Back from Japan.

HAHAHAHAHAHA

Congrats.

[MindChamber]

HAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAH

Fuckin GOOOOOO Kenzu!!

[milinko959]

Awww...kenzu. He is my favorite

[Osuka]

wow, i think that this is the artist who really deserves a tablet, trying to un-ban NG in China is impresive

[Scuzzfest]

At 12/4/08 11:11 AM, MindChamber wrote: HAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAH

Fuckin GOOOOOO Kenzu!!

China... I did it wrong....

BAHAHAHAAHAHA.

[sirtom93]

Awesome, someone with open political views won.

[RubberNinja]

Man Tom. Most people would think you'd do a 12 days of christmas WACOM give away. But you're like all "Fuuuck dat shit yo, I'm doing a 20 thousand day give away". You're such a generous bad ass.

Congratulations to everyone so far :O

[Luis]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.

this isnt spam dont ban me.

[sirtom93]

At 12/4/08 11:23 AM, Luis wrote: HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.

this isnt spam dont ban me.

I am slightly confused by this post...

[NakedOrange]

This isn't just a congratulations post.

It's exceptional.

[Shaun]

I'd really like to buy a calendar and a shirt or two.
I now have the means to buy them as well.
But I just can't commit to the purchase.
Possibly buy some stuff early into '09.
Maybe.

[Psi43]

never heard of him but

TOM can you please frontpage this:

Super Mario Bros Z ep 8, by AIvinEarthworm Type: Movie Rating: Ages 13+

[Luxury-Yacht]

This dude is like some kind of fucking flash ambassador to the world.

[Chad-T]

So far, so good. Everyone who has received a tablet has been deserving of one. I'm glad that they're getting the appreciation that is deserved to them.

[slackerzac]

Kenzu asked me one time to join a internet forum that taked about world socialism and stuff liked that, I turned him down because I dont believe in that cause. But I strongly support him for trying to bring Newgrounds to China, congrats on winning the tablet Kenzu and keep fighting the good fight.

[maxvm]

At 12/4/08 11:06 AM, TomFulp wrote: Don't forget to pick up a 2009 NG Calendar while supplies last!

I might, but I'm indecisive between the Newgrounds and Weebl versions.

Wired.com put out a "best of 2008" and Castle Crashers won 3rd best Xbox 360 game of the year, one spot ahead of Gears 2... Which is crazy talk but hey I'll take that!

I enjoyed Castle Crashers more than Fable II, which took first place. In my mind, it's crazy talk because it isn't high enough up the list!

NG is still blocked in China, but things are slowly loosening up over there and some day a bajillion more people might be able to visit NG.

You and your hyperbolic ways!

Luis posted a new theme for the Weekly Animator Flash-Off taking place on the Flash forums. Heavy concrete blocks, what now?

If I have time, I've told Luis that I'm in.

[Spirosgod]

Never heard of him but gratz anyways...

[mooseisloose]

never heard of him or the last couple of winners just been sat here refreshing everyday hoping for a new thread saying ive won :(

[Bahamut]

At 12/4/08 11:06 AM, TomFulp wrote: Wired.com put out a "best of 2008" and Castle Crashers won 3rd best Xbox 360 game of the year, one spot ahead of Gears 2... Which is crazy talk but hey I'll take that!

Right ahead of Gears of War 2? That should be good news for James. ;) *sigh* If only I was able to play Castle Crashers.

Today's Wacom tablet winner is Kenzu!

Nice. I recognise this guy after he requested me to review one of his flashes. He reviewed one of my flashes, so I thought "Why not?" There's no doubt that he deserves the tablet for the flashes he's made and this:

Kenzu's contributions go way beyond Flash, however, as he has made a great personal effort to unblock Newgrounds in China. As many of you know, Newgrounds is blocked in China (they hate our freedom). Rather than just complain about it, Kenzu contacted the Ministry of Information, which decides what websites are to be blocked. During a stay in China as a student, he even went as far as to make a personal visit to the office of foreign affairs to seek attention to the matter.

He's taking these risks for Newgrounds? Wow, he's doing a hell lot for this site. I hope NG will be unblocked in China someday since there's a lot of great content on this site and I find it unfair on those that live in China.

[groundpwndr]

At 12/4/08 11:06 AM, TomFulp wrote:

That guy is gonna be the next pope, or the next antichrist. Holyshit.
Kenzou congrats, your art is phenomenal, and you obviously care about Newgrounds, so thank you as well.
Tom thinks you're smecksy, teehee. * giggls*

[Asalraalaikum]

Congratz Kenzu!!!

[Timmy]

At 12/4/08 11:06 AM, TomFulp wrote: Kenzu has a special project planned and would love to draw it with a tablet. He's also very handsome!

Yeah, he sure has done a lot for the internet users in china and...wait, what?

Anyway - congratulations Kenzu.

ps - watch your butt around Tom

[Corky-D]

That guy's hardcore.

[Shmossy]

'Grats Kenzu.
I'll check out those flashes!

[BananaBreadMuffin]

At 12/4/08 11:06 AM, TomFulp wrote: Don't forget to pick up a 2009 NG Calendar while supplies last!

Wired.com put out a "best of 2008" and Castle Crashers won 3rd best Xbox 360 game of the year, one spot ahead of Gears 2... Which is crazy talk but hey I'll take that!

Wait, Fable 2 won? PSsssssssshaw

[DaveMan-CI]

Nice one, lover.