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13. Hierarchy Well, you get it. It's like a hierarchy of angels. Damn, I don't like this art so much. But there is no time to redraw anymore.

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11. Result

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9. Organ

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7. Scream

Yes, I'm running out of time again. But is it my fault? (YES)

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In fact, Masquerade is the most interesting and well-made character in this anime. The problem is that the authors of this anime don't know about it. I'm not going to talk about it in detail today (believe me, I can analyze any of his quotes for an hour, and it's not even a joke). Just small details.

Episode 44. "Just this one time." Funny line, isn't it? Masquerade jokes in his own way, telling Dan that even now they are not friends. Dan was lucky today, but it won't happen again. It was a joke. It was funny for both of them. But do you remember that this was the Last Battle for Masquerade? And the fact that he was definitely aware of it? Have you ever thought in general that this whole battle is suicide? Have you ever thought that in a joking manner this guy confessed to Dan that he was going to die today? I understand that this is obvious. But I'm surprised by the fact that it's in a children's show.

The first meeting of Masquerade and Dan. We will not discuss the battle itself now, we are concerned about the "dialogue" after its end. Everything Masquerade says may seem completely meaningless at first glance. But if you think about it… the Death Note did not even dream of such a level of manipulation. "I could have taken Drago, but I felt sorry for you." Of course, he couldn't. The rules work differently. In such a situation, he basically couldn't do anything at all. But Dan DIDN'T KNOW that. I'm sure Masquerade just said that to piss Dan off. I wouldn't like it either if my opponent (whom I was going to defeat without any problems) took PITY on me. Masquerade then tells Dan a little bit about the real state of affairs and the significance of the fights. And then he adds, "To save the world, YOU have to defeat ME." And this, again, makes no sense if taken literally. Masquerade is just a pawn of Naga, defeating him will not save the world. But Dan DOESN'T KNOW about it. So Masquerade gently guides Dan along the path he needs. Indeed, from that moment on, Dan devoted all his time to strengthening Drago for the final battle. Without even realizing that he's actually just cooking the perfect dinner for a Hydranoid. Simply put, what you might consider the senseless pretentious nonsense of a "very cool and mysterious" clown was actually quite an effective way to fool Dan. And you, to be honest.

I can't help but notice that in the trio of main villains of the first season, Masquerade is the most human-like. Not only externally, of course. What makes him a REAL PERSON, what his colleagues don't have… he fucks up a hell of a lot. Seriously, watch all the episodes with his appearance. In at least half of these episodes, something will not go according to his plan. You will very often see him staring at others in surprise, not understanding what nonsense they are doing and saying. He is almost scared when Shun ALMOST hits him in the face. During the battle with Joe, he is already preparing to pose victoriously when everything starts to collapse. And he's just upset. Yes, globally, in fact, everything was going ABSOLUTELY according to his plan until Dan returned from DD. But if you pay attention to the details? He almost always doesn't know what's going on and just tries to adapt. Because, you know, he has little life experience.

It's very difficult for me to talk about Masquerade without the context of his entire character development arc. Keeping the main points in mind, you will easily notice how every tiny detail makes sense. Almost emotionless behavior for most of the season, sometimes illogical actions, a nervous breakdown and a crack on the glass left after episode 38… Everything makes sense. Especially if you remember that we are talking about a not-quite-human character.

We'll talk about it again, if that's our fate.

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I'm SOOOO sorry for you. I literally have sketches for MLP x bakugan reboot crossover. I even have art with pony! Magnus and Dan. But I don't think this idea has been worked out enough, so I won't show it to you yet.

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5. Duty

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3. Freedom

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Don't ask. Just don't ask. It took too long. I'm tired.

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I've been thinking… Yes, we still don't know what the plot of Shadow will be in the new game. BUT I don't like it right now.

In fact, I already have a couple of ideas for an alternative version of the plot. There are funny things like a super-kind postmodern Shadow from the future. And boring stuff like pretty predictable morals and popular cliches. Nevertheless, it seems to me that my option is still not so bad. Does anyone want to listen?

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Masquerade's gloves match the color of Dan's clothes. Dan's gloves match the color of Masquerade's clothes.

When the world ends, that's the only thing that will still matter to me.

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I found my VERY OLD art crossover Hollow Knight x StH. You know, considering that this is one of my first experiences of drawing on a computer, it's not bad.

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I have an old theory that Vestroia is something like a computer simulation. I don't know who or what created it, I'm not sure how it works. However, Perfect Core is the main server. And Doom Dimension is a kind of trash can, necessary in order to destroy unnecessary "files" or temporarily stores them (stone statues). The space where brawlers fight in first season is a special simulation for data collection. I have no idea what to do with it at all.

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In fact, I have a very old crossover fanfiction that I never finished writing. Crossover of Undertale, Deltarune and Spore. The very fact that I put these things together is scary.

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There will be no context. Just a sketch for a post in the ask.

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One day I will share with you my most interesting and unusual bakugan AU. But not today. Today you will only get crumbs to fuel your interest. Well: 1) Masquerade is the leader of his own cult. He will be happy to tell you why your bakugan must die and "get into a wonderful world free from all material things." Even the main characters will not know for sure until the last moment whether he believes in his own words. 2) The Sirenoid is now an interesting and dramatic character. Her worldview goes against her nature, but she tries to live by her principles, even if it harms herself. 3) A lot more blood. 4) Almost half of all Bakugans are dead at the beginning of the plot. They DON'T RESURRECT. And also their partners had to see their deaths with their own eyes. 5) Bakugans have a religion. 6) Drago was going to kill Wavern during their first meeting.

Wait and you will see.