#Black Anime

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like…they get me

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Smile for Blackb0yjoyy

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Monsters We Make - Created by CoryxKenshin - Released 12.16.24

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🫠💕😍

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Black boy... enjoy

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welcome, Mini-Moon! 🌙 our planet has officially gained its temporary second moon!!

Asteroid 2024 PT5 will orbit Earth for 53 days. during her visit, she'll provide scientists a unique chance to study near-Earth objects and their orbital behavior. she's about the size of a school bus and unfortunately can't be seen by the naked-eye but we welcome her anyway!

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[ID: digital illustration of headcanon designs for Mini-moon (Chibiusa/Rini) and Neo Queen Serenity (Usagi/Serena) from Sailor Moon. Queen Serenity looks lovingly down at her daughter in her lap while Mini-moon gives a peace sign and smiles happily at the viewer. they are positioned in front of a purple space background with an artistic rendition of the earth's moon and temporary moon.]

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Usopp, Representation, and the Black Experience: My Perspective (maybe TL;DR)

Disclaimer: This post reflects my personal interpretation and connection with Usopp's character. I understand that not everyone may share the same perspective, and that's okay. This is just my own take based on my experiences and thoughts about identity and representation.

When it comes to Black characters, I’ve noticed a recurring theme where they often distance themselves from their non-Black friends or take time away due to personal struggles. It’s a reflection of the weight they carry, and sometimes there’s even some regret for doing so. I can think of plenty of shows that have touched on this, and honestly, I get it. A lot of Black people, myself included, feel the need to face things alone, likely because of deep-rooted issues tied to our history, upbringing, and the challenges of navigating predominantly non-Black spaces—especially when tokenism is involved.

I’ve been that person, and in many ways, I still am. My sister and mom often joke that Usopp feels like a Black guy with a lot of “white” friends. They also mention how Black men, especially those in subcultures like the hipster scene, often juggle two social circles. My cousin, a big One Piece fan, is the perfect example of this. Even Jacob Gibson, who plays Usopp in the live-action series, gives off a similar vibe.

I know this might come off as blunt or even as a generalization, but to me, Usopp reflects a part of the Black experience. He’s like the Lando (or Finn) in Star Wars, Link Hayes in The Mod Squad, Noah in Young Riders, and Marcellus in The Originals. He’s the Renee in Ally McBeal, Tucker in Danny Phantom, Black Panther in Avengers, Cyborg in Teen Titans, Gerald in Hey Arnold, James Rhodes in Iron Man, Chris Washington in Get Out, Ben in Night of the Living Dead, and Christopher in Scrubs. He’s that Black guy.

Maybe One Piece could show Usopp as more than just his race, but it’s hard to ignore the connection. And that’s okay. It’s something I’ve been reflecting on for a while, and I wanted to share it.

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Sunseeking

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Urban Anime

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he hates nailclippers

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Good morning ☀️