
It’s the perfect weapon to fight evil, and by “fight evil” I mean scare the crap out of your pets.
We’ve previously featured the works of FriskP, the steampunk themed designer whose creations have dazzled on Japan’s video site Niconico douga for years now. This latest offering, a gun that appears to channel mystic energy, is certainly no exception. In fact, it may just be FriskP’s most impressive work to date.
Of course, it doesn’t really shoot anything…or does it? Who knows what goes on in the astral plane?
Nevertheless, viewers were understandably blown away by the CG effects come to life and expressed their unanimous sense of awe and yearning.
“Whoooooooooooooooaaaaa…oooooooooaaaaah!”
“It really feels like it’s coming out when you pull the trigger.”
“Get out! Is that real?!”
“That’s just awesome and I want it.”
“I want that so freaking bad.”
“Genius!”
The video also explains how the gun is made, but don’t get your hopes up. First you’ll need to acquire a Phantom, developed by a tech start-up called Life is Style. The Phantom is a “versa-writer” which works on the same premise as those fans that display a clock by spinning lights around really fast.
It was these same fans that FriskP once used to create a steampunk watch.
Although cool, the resolution of this technology was noticeably low, making its applications limited to fan-clocks and variations thereof for years until now. The Phantom takes this principle and boosts the image quality considerably, so you get something like this!
Phantomは広告だけにとどまらない
— 3D GHOST【公式】国内導入社数No1の3Dホログラムディスプレイ (@_3dGHOST) April 13, 2018
ショー、舞台、ライブなどでさらなる演出に使えます!#3dphantom #lifeisstyle #hologlam #Marvel #AvengersInfinityWarTrailer #Drstrange #きんようび pic.twitter.com/Q5OLgzVPgM
Phantomで魔法陣を作ってみた
— 3D GHOST【公式】国内導入社数No1の3Dホログラムディスプレイ (@_3dGHOST) April 13, 2018
これでドクター・ストレンジも再現可能!#3dphantom #hologlam #marvel #Drstrange #魔法陣 #AvengersInfinityWar #Avengers #disney #Showtime pic.twitter.com/BdZmffiz53
The Life is Style website appears to be coy regarding the price of actual Phantoms, which generally means they’ll be pretty pricey. Serious purchasers should inquire with them directly, but it appears for the time being they are catering to high-rollers like event planners and other pros.
If you manage to get past that step, then hopefully you’ll have saved enough money to get a 3-D printer if you haven’t done so already. This will be needed to create the mounting that will attach the Phantom unit to a toy gun of your choosing. Of course, you’ll also need to do the modelling on your favorite CAD program.
After that it’s just a matter of designing the animation that the Phantom will project. FriskP notes that this can mercifully be done for free using Nive2 software, so it might be wise to start with this step to see if you’ve got what it takes to make such a gun first.
If you happen to have both the means and the know-how to make your own DIY occult gun, then you’ll be treated to hours of sitting in your room going, “Chk chk, gsssssssshhhhhh, pakaw! Take that Dormammu!” Afterwards, you can search for more inspiration to guide your next DIY project, because clearly you have a knack for it.
If not, take heart that you’re just like most of humanity, and wait patiently from one of these geniuses to mass produce these things so that we may all go, “gssssssshhhhh, pakaw!” too and rejoice.
Sources: Phantom 3D Hologram Display, YouTube/FriskP, Kinisoku
Images: YouTube/FriskP



Steampunk cosplay accessory that makes our heart go boom boom boom
100-yen water guns get super cool makeovers, make awesome costume accessories 【Photos】
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
A Kyoto factory vending machine sells gourmet mystery meals at bargain prices
Tokyo teahouse serves up a sakura matcha dessert you won’t find anywhere else
Fading Tokyo – Searching for signs of the Showa era as local neighborhoods evolve[Photos]
Pokémon Centers across Japan cancel April events after stabbing in Tokyo
Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
Japan’s prime minister exchanges Dragon Ball kamehamehas with president of France[Video]
Shibuya 109 building unveils new winning logo design set to appear over scramble crossing in 2019
Train continues to stop at rural station for lone schoolgirl until she graduates in March
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Tokyo’s best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years
Totoro and Calcifer become little light-up lanterns for Ghibli-style excursions or at-home decor
Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Picturesque Tokyo park plays host to millions of flowers and soap bubbles this spring
Tokyo subway and almost all Tokyo train lines now accepting credit card tap payments
Final Fantasy invites you to adventure in Fukushima with Fukushima Fantasy Chocobo fun[Video]
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says