Japanese crossword «Metal man»

How in the world am I going to do this size hahaha

took me 8 hours over a couple different sittings, easily the most time consuming puzzle i've done

Wow, this one was a CHALLENGE. Great one.

Wow is right! Sore muscles from scrolling and clicking LOL. At least my 33 yr old son knew it.

19:03:32 ... and that's WITH Xs, and over many many sittings ...wow! I wish I knew what it said behind him.

Hi guys,
Thank you all for your time in solving.
Everyone who solve it under 8 hours... good job (my record).
This puzzle is based on this one:
https://scontent.fprg5-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/293763947_603439671138518_7865544730951937781_n.jpg?stp=cp0_dst-jpg_e15_q65_s320x320&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8024bb&_nc_ohc=tPTl1MFOLQ0AX-D15LW&_nc_ht=scontent.fprg5-1.fna&oh=00_AfAfh5de2IiL3_qL33LeBnWx8s6XnB0dueYc8FjPm8Kx6A&oe=64CFE97C
He is Daron Malakien, lead guitarist of System of a down (text in the background)
Do you guys wish more like this one? It was created with the help of program I wrote myself but don't worry, it takes still many many hours to make it solvable (23 requests)
If you find something interesting I will be happy to see your ideas down below in the comments

12:07:28 This is the longest duration, which I spent for a puzzle.
Thanks anyway.

Holy Cow that was a big one!

Wowza that took some time! 21:34:30 on the clock but a lot of that was idle time I guess... Great challenge!