The Birth of Kabu
“Here’s a brave turnip farmer, fending off spirits to inspire you.”
That was the caption I wrote under the very first image of Kabu. He was a one-off AI-generated sketch, sent in response to a message from Megan—she’d been listening to a podcast (Otherworld - I highly recommend it if you're into conspiracies, cryptids and everything in between) and felt spooked before bed.
What started as an in-joke—a fantasy about quitting our jobs, moving off-grid, and living out our days as humble turnip farmers—quickly spiralled into something much bigger.
🌱 The Seed Is Planted
Two days later, Megan sent a message that changed everything. It began with:
“Kabu and the Seeds in the Wind.”
And then followed with what would become the first written version of the show’s premise. A cursed sunflower. A witch. A town driven mad by magical sustenance. And two vegetable-headed heroes (Kabocha became a pumpkin in the original idea) setting out to undo the damage they helped cause.
That story—raw, vivid, and already fully formed—was the moment Kabu and the Seeds in the Wind was born.
🖼️ The Very First Image of Kabu
I generated the image using Dall-E. Kabu had leafy hair and a determined expression. Something about it felt right immediately—like this little guy had a story worth telling.
Additional early concept art
📚 The Original Story (May 9, 2024)
Kabu-kun was the son of an average farmer in an average town in feudal Japan...
We’ve included the full original pitch here as a members-only post.
If you're curious, this early version already had:
- Kabu and Kabocha as best friends
- The cursed golden sunflower
- The Crow Witch and her crows
- The seeds turning into monsters of the week
What’s wild is that nearly all of these elements still exist in the version we’re developing today.
🎴 From Concept to Canon
We’ve reworked parts of the myth, added depth to the characters, and given each seed monster its own folkloric flavor… but that first story from May 2024? It still defines the heart of the show.
This devlog isn’t just about celebrating progress—it’s about honoring the moment it all started.
💬 Leave a Comment
Were you ever inspired by something totally unexpected? An offhand message? A weird image? A joke that stuck?
We’d love to hear how your creative seeds got planted.
