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| Element | Japanese Source (Kuroinu) | Chinese Additions (Shen Lu Se) | |---------|--------------------------|--------------------------------| | | Predominantly dark reds & blacks (signifying violence & lust). | Introduces a dominant deep‑green hue (symbolising secrecy and “forbidden” desire) in background lighting and character clothing. | | Character Design | Standard anime proportions, exaggerated sexual traits. | Ling‑Xiao adopts a Hanfu ‑inspired costume, merging traditional Chinese aesthetic with anime exaggeration. | | Soundscape | Original Japanese voice actors, heavy metal soundtrack. | Added ambient guzheng strings during “Shen Lu Se” scenes; subtitles in Simplified Chinese with occasional Mandarin colloquialisms. |