#2 just had this Particular Sound about it that also almost sounded? idk? melancholic? which i think represented 47's character well

[spectrearia]

thinkin about hitman (world of assassination trilogy) again and i'm still sad that there's no way to get the menu music from 1 and 2 back into the game without mods. 2 had my absolute FAVORITE menu music and i'm always sad when I boot up 3 that I don't get to hear it :c

like, yeah. i could install a mod that adds in the different menu music (there's even one that has music from past hitman games as well!!!) but idk, I'm kinda too lazy to figure out how.

rip tho. i've never really liked 3's main theme as much, so it just doesn't make that pre-mission planning phase as fun as it did when I played 2.

[astro-break]

Thoughts on the 7th ep of Hypmic Rhyme Anima. Spoilers beware 

Ep.1 | Ep.2 | Ep.3 | Ep.4 & 5 | Ep. 6

Can we get an MTC ep for Samatoki’s birthday please?

nope its MTR

ah man i always get really down whenever i see Doppo’s workplace environment. it suckssss

EYYYYY BUSTER BROS SONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (i forgot the name of the song in the moment but is Ikebukuro West Gate Park which is funny since thats where the ikebukuro prelims are held)

OOO IRIS ON A MOTERBIKE!!!!!!!!!!!! thats so hot oh my god, the CGI was good too! she had no right making to popping a wheelie over speedbumps look cool

Tom mentioned last episode that he had picked these three up from bad places and I have a feeling that Iris was once either an adrenaline junkie, thrill seeker, or involved in something that had her on the run

I don’t know about Rex. I think society just took one look at him and pushed him away because his personality is weird. He’s honest and kind, almost too kind. It don’t help that he doesn’t look traditionally Japanese which will garner him a lot of unpleasant experiences

MTCCCCCCCCCCC HELL YEAH

love that theyre one of the few units shown actually going out and doing intel searching on their own

god the TDD flashbacks harken to the manga and thats so cool

There’s a lot of underline threads going on in here and its going to be hard keeping track of them. I hope that the anime doesn’t choke itself on all the threads

T.REX is hilarious i think i might actually grow to like him. he’s a dumb himbo

ah even more threads and previous connections. i really really really hope that everything is ties up nicely by the end of the season though that doesn’t seem plausible, not with only 5 episodes remaining

OH GOD WHY WAS YOTOSUJUJI BROUGHT UP NOW IM TEARING UP

ah of course robberies are going to happen on the day of the rap battle

That ruikawa guy is suspicious. it might be my INFP speaking but his kindness seems a bit weird

ah yeah red flags right there. he’s definitely one of the robbers or in cahoots with them

ah yeah hes a robber. theres no doubt about that. “ive found a place to release what builds up inside me”. thats crime isn’t it. the fact that he won’t talk about it just raises more red flags

ahahaha see i was right

hey at least it was doppo’s hardass boss. could be someone more innocent and less asshole-y

YOU JUST GAVE YOUR INDEITY AWAY ASSHOLE wow even doppo caught on

EYYYY SHINJIKU STYLE!!!!! HELL YEAH

Those stills are absolutely mesmerizing though. 

i love the sense of trust and mentorship between matenro with Jakurai as Hifumi and Doppo’s mentors. At least that’s the feeling I get with them ahaha

Doppo’s english is a bit harsh but also weirdly fits his style. im a bit mixed on it but with the whole song being more melancholic with english sprinkled in, it matches the theme

The song itself is such a mellow and soothing song though. Its different than Maternro’s usual work and its a good different. I love the subway and old timey imagery that came with the song and the image of a subway train lighting up the way to a new path is such a great way of showing that there are different paths and different destinations that one can take. Even if you take the same train, you can end up in a different place. The light imagery in particular is just so good since Ruikawa’s original line of the city being a beacon of light for him is mirrored in the song.

The lyrics especially are so soft and powerful with the imagery within the words being simultaneously rough and tumble but also soft and reassuring. It seems more like a lament or a elegy to a life that could have been if they had gotten on a different train. I love the lyrics, especially the chorus since it speaks of mundane things but things that everyone can understand and relate to

it also carries mad Spirited Away vibes. It’s also called Falling which I think is pretty fitting

the only thing that I don’t like about the song Jakurai’s vocal beats within his verse. Usually it works since there’s a big beatboxing feel to those beats but with Jakurai his lyrical rap doesn’t mesh well with the harsh guttural sounds beatboxing

The pain of having one of your few friends betray you hurts and wow this episode is out to make me feel a lot of sympathy for Doppo

SMILING DOPPO!!!

Hell yeah they actually had a plan and followed through with it

Did they just set up the MTC episode lmao. thats sneaky

OOh that beat change for FP ending is so nice!!

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I think I’m only noticing this just now but the episode titles are all famous quotes from people/proverbs. 

Ep. 1) “As Soon as Man is Born, He Begins to Die“ This is an old proverb. Who said it I don’t know and a quick internet search gave me nothing, but its commonly said to convey the meaning that nothing lasts forever. IDK why this proverb was chosen since there’s no indication of any of the teams disbanding any time soon except for TDD era teams which have already happened

Ep. 2) “Speak of the Devil and He Will Appear“ Again, another old idiom which dates back to the 16th century. This one is probably about Ichiro and how he appears whenever he is called or whenever he is needed. Though it could be a overall commentary on how the brothers are reliable no matter the situation

Ep. 3) “Two Heads Are Better Than One” - John Heywood This quote describes DoHifu pretty well. Its because these two work and rely on each other that they’re able to not only make it through each day but also make each day worth living. Because they help each other, but they’re not the same, they’re better for it. This could also apply to MTR as a whole being a team where each member thinks outside the box and their ideas collectively make such an interesting team

Ep. 4) “A Friend in Need is a Friend Indeed” This one is an 11th century proverb which explains that in times of need, true friends will show their colors. That's the main mentality behind MTC though I believe that it applies to Rio in particular for this episode. While the entirety of MTC are willing to help each other in times of need, in this episode it mainly focused on Samatoki and Rio’s plights and how the members as a whole show that they are all true friends to each other

Ep. 5) “Seeing is Believing” The origins of this quote is blurry but there the bible seems to be the origin of this statement believe it or not. While it does fit the episode’s theme of ghosts and how rumor's can harm people and businesses, it doesn’t really describe FP like the other quotes do the other teams. I find it odd, but I hope that FP are redeemed in their next feature episode. FP deserves better and are being done dirty in the anime.

Ep. 6) “He Who Laughs Last, Laughs Best” - The Christmas Prince. I think this one is pretty nice in describing not only the episode but the series as a whole. It doesn’t matter who’s winning in the begging, or the middle. The final outcome is what really matters. It’s pretty apt for the series since even though The Party of Words are winning currently, its who wins by the end of the series that matters. The episode encompasses this pretty well too with the whole plotline.

Ep. 7) “The Darkest Hour is Just Before the Dawn” Dating back to 1950 ish, this one carries the simple There is hope in the worst circumstances message. Again, its pretty suitable for the series as a whole since the Party of Words might be making life harsh, but there’s still hope to be found in the world.

Ep. 8) “Dead men tell no tales” - Thomas Becon. NGL, this one scares me because it can either apply to MTC, or the universe as a whole. We’ll just have to wait till next week to know for sure but i think we’ll get some Jyuto angst with his parents

[literally-sarcasm]

I dare you to answer all 170 questions

1: How tall or short do you wish you were: Like 5'4 or 5'5

2: What’s your dream pet? (Real or not): Probably cats

3: Do you have a favorite clothing style: Not overly

4: What was your favorite video game growing up: Probably Super Mario 64 or 

Mario Kart 64

5: What three things/people do you think of most each day: Watching YouTube, sleeping, drawing

6: If you had a warning label, what would yours say: Don’t break this person’s trust

7: What is your opinion on [insert person/thing here] It’s an opinion 

8: What is your Greek personality type? [Sanguine, Phlegmatic, Choleric, or Melancholic]: Somewhere between Melancholic and Phlegmatic

9: Are you ticklish: Kinda

10: Are you allergic to anything: Not that I know of

11: What’s your sexuality: panro/Demi 

12: Do you prefer tea, coffee, or cocoa: Cocoa all the way

13: Are you a cat or dog person: Cat person

14: Would you rather be a vampire, elf, or merperson: Merperson

15: Do you have a favorite Youtuber: Not really

16: How tall are you: 5'2

17: If you had to change your name, what would you change it to: Not sure, nothing has really stuck with me yet

18: How much do you weigh: Around 150-155 lbs

19: Do you believe in ghosts/spirits: Yes

20: Do you like space or the ocean more: Do I have to choose?

21: Are you religious: No

22: Pet peeves: When people break my focus on something (i.e. Talking loudly when I’m focusing, etc.)

23: Would you rather be nocturnal or diurnal [opposite of nocturnal]: Nocturnal 

24: Favorite constellation: Leo

25: Favorite star: I don’t know

26: Do you like ball-jointed dolls: I don’t care too much for them

27: Any phobias or fears: Thunderstorms and there being nothing after death

28: Do you think global warming is real: Yes

29: Do you believe in reincarnation: Its a possibility that I can’t rule out

30: Favorite movie: Guardians of the Galaxy 

31: Do you get scared easily: depends on how you’re trying to scare me

32: How many pets have you own in your lifetime: 12

33: Blog rate? [You’ll rate the blog of the one who’s asking.]: I love your blog a lot

34: What is a color that calms you: Most of them are really calming but especially warm tones

35: Where would you like to travel and/or live: Italy, France, and England are just a few 

36: Where were you born: United States

37: What is your eye color: A mostly green hazel color

38: Introvert or extrovert: Introvert

39: Do you believe in horoscopes and zodiacs: Somewhat

40: Hugs or kisses: Hugs

41: Who is someone you would like to see/visit right now: I’m not sure

42: Who is someone you love deeply: My friends

43: Any piercings you want: Septum, eyebrow, possibly snakebites, more in my ears

44: Do you like tattoos and piercings: Yes

45: Do you smoke or have you eiver done so: No and I don’t think I ever will

46: Talk about your crush, if you have one! Don’t really have one

47: What is a sound you really hate: Yelling

48: A sound you really love: Rain

49: Can you do a backflip: No

50: Can you do the splits: Not any more

51: Favorite actor and/or actress: Don’t have one really

52: Favorite movie: why is this on here twice

53: How are you feeling right now: I am in a mood ™

54: What color would you like your hair to be right now: Purple

55: When did you feel happiest: Uh, awhile ago

56: Something that calms you down: listening to music 

57: Have any mental disorders: Depression, anxiety 

58: What does your URL mean: It was for an OC of mine and I just kinda turned this into a personal blog

59: What three words describe you the most: Tired, quiet and angry

60: Do you believe in evolution: Yes

61: What makes you unfollow a blog: They start acting gross/ bigoted or I didn’t notice that they were that way before I followed them

62: What makes you follow a blog: They’re nice and post content that I like

63: Favorite kind of person: nice people

64: Favorite animal(s): Cats, fish

65: Name three of your favorite blogs. @my-best-is-messy @savan27 @ubih (honestly I have so many that are my favorites and this is really difficult to pick 3)

66: Favorite emoticon: 🍩

67: Favorite meme: idk

68: What is your MBTI personality type: INTP-A/-T

69: What is your star sign: Leo

70: Can your dog roll over on command, if you have a dog: No, none of them can

71: What outfit out of all your clothes do you like to wear the most: A graphic t and jeans/ shorts

72: Post a selfie or two: Not right now

73: Do you have platform shoes: No

74: What is one random but interesting fact about yourself: I broke my toe by accidentally kicking a rock really hard

75: Can you do a front flip: No

76: Do you like birds: yeah

77: Do you like to swim: Very much so

78: Is swimming or ice skating more fun to you: Swimming is

79: Something you wish didn’t exist: Hateful people

80: Some thing you wish did exist: Dragons

81: Piercings you have: I have both ear lobes double pierced

82: Something you really enjoy doing: Reading

83: Favorite person to talk to: So many

84: What was your first impression of Tumblr: This is pretty cool

85: How many followers do you have: 23

86: Can you run a mile within ten minutes: No

87: Do your socks always match: They almost never do

88: Can you touch your toes and keep your legs straight completely: Sometimes

89: What are your birthstones: Peridot, Sardonyx, and Spinel

90: If you were an animal, which one would you be: A cat

91: If a flower could aesthetically represent you, what kind would it be: Probably an orange rose

92: A store you hate: I dislike makeup stores but I don’t hate them

93: How many cups of coffee can you drink in one day: Like half of one 

94: Would you rather be able to fly or read minds: Fly

95: Do you like to wear camo: No

96: Winter or summer: Summer

97: How long can you hold your breath for: At least 30 seconds

98: Least favorite person: Quite a few people (especially at my conservative school)

99: Someone you look up to: My section leader in band

100: A store you love: Hot topic

101: Favorite type of shoes: Flip flops or just no shoes

102: Where do you live: The Midwest 

103: Are you a vegetarian or vegan? If so, why: I am not

104: What is your favorite mineral or gem: Talc

105: Do you drink milk: I haven’t really recently but I do like milk

106: Do you like bugs: Yes so long as they don’t fly at my face or bite/ sting me

107: Do you like spiders: Yes so long as they aren’t on my bed 

108: Something you get paranoid about: People

109: Can you draw: I can, just not to well

110: Nosiest question you have ever been asked: Got any boys you like?

111: A question you hate being asked: Do you have a boyfriend

112: Ever been bitten by a spider: I don’t think so

113: Do you like the sound of waves at the beach: Yes

114: Do you prefer cloudy or sunny days: A mix of the two

115: Someone you’d like to kiss or cuddle right now: No one

116: Favorite cloud type: The big fluffy ones

117: What color do you wish the sky was: Maybe a pastel Purple

118: Do you have freckles: Maybe? Idk

119: Favorite thing about a person: When they’re nice

120: Fruits or vegetables: Fruits

121: Something you want to do right now: sleep 

122: Is the ocean or sky prettier: I love them both equally 

123: Sweet or sour foods: Sweet

124: Bright or dim lights: Dim lights

125: Do you believe in a certain magical creature: Not sure

126: Something you hate about Tumblr: The shit that some people post

127: Something you love about Tumblr: A lot of the people are super nice

128: What do you think about the least: Nothing

129: What would you want written on your tombstone: Fight me

130: Who would you like to punch in the face right now: Lots of people 

131: What is something you love but also hate about yourself: My hair

132: Do you smile with your teeth showing for pictures: No

133: Computer or TV: Computer

134: Do you like roller coasters: Yes

135: Do you get motion sickness or seasickness: I don’t get motion sickness and uh I’ve never been on a boat 

136: Are your ears lobed or attached: Attached

137: Do you believe in karma: Yes

138: On a scale of 1-10, how attractive would you say you are: Idk. Maybe like a 4

139: What nicknames do you have/have had: I haven’t really had many

140: Did you have any pretend or imaginary friends: No

141: Have you ever seen a therapist/shrink: Yes

142: Would you say you are a good or bad influence to others: I try to be a good influence to others

143: Do you prefer giving or receiving gifts/help: idk

144: What makes you angry: Bigots

145: How many languages do you speak fluently: 1 but I’m learning French and Italian

146: Do you prefer boys, girls, and/or non-binaries: I don’t really have a preference 

147: Are you androgynous: Probably 

148: Favorite physical thing about yourself: My eye color 

149: Favorite thing about your personality: ?

150: Name three people you would like to talk to right now in person. All my mutuals 151: If you could go back into time and live in one era, which would you choose: ?

152: Do you like BuzzFeed: I’m indifferent 

153: How did you meet your spouse/girlfriend/boyfriend/partner? [If you have one.] I didn't 

154: Do you like to kiss others’ foreheads or hands for platonic reasons: Not really

155: Do you like to play with others’ hair: Depends on whose hair it is

156: What embarrasses you: Being called out for no particular reason by people

157: Something that makes you nervous/anxious: Talking in front of more than two people/ anyone I don’t know very well

158: Biggest lie you have ever told: I’m going to the park (I actually went to tp someone’s house)

159: How many people are you following: 726

160: How many posts do you have on your blog(s):1,881

161: How many drafts do you have on your blog(s): I don’t know

162: How many likes do you have on your blog(s): 2,749

163: Last time you cried and why: Today because my life is nuts

164: Do you have long or short hair: I would say it’s medium length

165: Longest your hair has ever been: About halfway down my back, maybe an inch or 2 longer

166: Why do you like, dislike, or have neutral feelings about religon: I mostly dislike religion because so many people use it to excuse being bigoted and to try and disprove science/ say that x thing that is backed up by facts isn’t actually real

167: Do you really care how the universe and world was created: I’m curious about it but I don’t think I really care too much

168: Do you like to wear makeup: I like the idea of wearing it but I hate trying to do it

169: Can you stand on your hands or head for more than thirty seconds: No

170: Did you answer the questions you were asked truthfully: Yes

(sorry this took like 30 years to answer)