#Geidai

[seimeikatsudou]

『Creative Archive』 vol.1（発行：東京藝術大学未来創造継承センター　発売：月曜社）の編集のお手伝いをしました

[asterrrrion]

I'm on the middle of reading Blue Period and like. Why is Geidai fucking trash ?

The teachers are so bad, and not only are they bad but also terrible people. They speak to their students violently and don't care about them or their art, yet don't bother actually explaining what's wrong with their pieces. They're manipulative and scary and seem proud of it, even though the point of a school is to help students grow and develop, and they are not helping with that. Like they don't even bother,, Explaining things ???

Sorry to say this but even if you're a famous artist that doesn't mean you can look someone in the eye and tell them they're selfish for not putting their art above themselves because they won't do a piece about themselves having sex.

The point of a teacher's job isn't to judge the value of their students as people but to help raise the value of their work.

Also, all that talk about only of their students being a diamond and the others only being there to polish that one student is fucking stupid, if you're gonna do a school for one person then don't admit so many people. When you take in students you have a duty to actually teach them and try to better them, not use them for others.

[anime-of-the-day]

Anime of the Day Top 3 Anime From:

Geidai Animation

My Little Goat

Scutes on my mind

The House of Loss

[dkniade]

Sometimes I wonder if I just don’t feel emotions very intensely when it comes to reacting to stories, but then I realize if the coming-of-age (??) fine-art-focused manga Blue Period can give me so much secondhand stress as an artist that I actually paused reading about the university arcs (because of the in-universe art assignments), then surely it’s not because I don’t feel intensely, but rather the other stories I’ve been reading/viewing/playing are just either not well-written or just not my type

Not just secondhand stress though. I actually cried after watching (anime) Yuka drawing on the canvas, rejecting the prompt in the first Geidai entrance exam, in a similar way that Yun Jin’s appended line in “The Divine Damsel of Devastation” made me cry

[newagevictorianorphan]

yamaguchi, please take all of murai’s pain, double it, and pass it on to the teachers at geidai 🙏🙏🙏

[j0ypatron]

i will never fault a woman for the crime of not being delicate and gentle. for all intents and purposes yotasuke had been plateauing artistically for a very long time and it is nekoyashiki’s job as his teacher to push him to improve. yotasuke HAS every technical element down to a science but has no clue how to create evocative, vulnerable pieces. and he doesn’t see that as a problem! he thinks he has art all figured out! and that issue has only been exacerbated by everyone around him heaping praise on him. in order to improve he needs to adjust to the idea that he has room to improve!!! and nekoyashiki is the perfect person for that BECAUSE she knows how to tear someone down.

not to mention nekoyashiki’s experience in the art world is soooo rife with misogyny. she’s the only female teacher at geidai. her art has to be over the top cutesy and hyperfeminine and she has to be cute and unassuming and pleasant to her betters because she is a woman trying to make a career as an artist. being soft and gentle with yotasuke would be an unkindness to him because 1) he could (and likely would) brush off her criticisms because he wholeheartedly believes he is better at art than her and 2) she would be emulating the very behavior she’s trying to stop from him- disregarding his sense of self in order to appeal to the masses.

yotasuke hasn’t felt anything strongly about art for a very long time. nekoyashiki is that spark that finally leads to him creating something from the heart! and quite honestly idc if she was a little malicious. that’s art school that’s criticism and she was the only one who could do it in a way he couldn’t just ignore outright

[levbolton]

So i was looking again through the manga for some details and noticed this from chapter 38

We have Hachiro and Momo playing Go, and Yatora talking with Yotasuke, conversation overheard by Hachiro

It’s so funny how Momo goes « i even trained with my grandpa for this » bcs i read hikaru no go and it’s often said kids train with their gramps

Then this whole affair of « is hard work actually a talent? » which Momo says it’s hard work, Hachiro says it is a talent (and later Murai comes and says it depends on the setting)

Hachiro saying it’s a talent to be a hard worker comes off offensive to Yatora that even put his health in danger to work for the entrance exam. He makes some games metaphor here but we learnt in the past chapters that Hachiro used to have a job before becoming a geidai student. We’re also told he is non japanese, and very good at his job, so that means he might have had, or had not, to work extra for this job to compensate for his nationality, so his words look different now that we know this extra detail, it kind of makes sense, like idk i can see it with a new perspective i didn’t consider before

All in all i think all their takes on « is hard work a talent » are valid now that we know a bit more abt their back stories

[animatedshortoftheday]

Way Back to the Sea (2014) [9 min] by Kaori Iwase | Japan

[seimeikatsudou]

『GA Journal vol.5』（発行：東京藝術大学大学院 国際芸術創造研究科）の和文校正をお手伝いしました

[est-ce]

Extraction\ : Transforme

　Épouvanté encore maximum happy prononciation soigneuse bien considérer l'ombre voir toutes les masses pouvoir si artiste surtout las where did you sleep last night à l'ouest gris vert rose jaune rendre plus sombre ce grand projet charmant œuvres ouvrage ouverture pour geidai vu à geidai de geidai douter comme ils disent noires ordures compagnons des tyrans ceux qui verront ceci vous aurez horreur de vostre horreur me culture cuisine transforme me cuisine culture transforme je ne regarde pas le visage.

(idem, 2022)

[yhrkcnrk]

Tainted Hearts

Chapter 90: College Plans

https://archiveofourown.org/works/59749615/chapters/165674878

The school field was filled with the rhythmic sound of footsteps as the students jogged around the track, following Kanan’s lead. The cool morning air made the run refreshing rather than exhausting, and the steady pace allowed for casual conversation among the students.

Riko, Chika, and You remained toward the back of the group, keeping an easy pace as they chatted.

"So, have you two already talked to Kurosawa-sensei?" Riko asked, glancing at them.

Chika tilted her head. "For what?"

You, jogging beside her, figured it out quickly. "Oh, maybe it's about the counseling thing, right?"

Riko nodded. "Yes."

Chika’s expression brightened. "Oh! That! Yes, we have."

You turned the question back to Riko. "How about you, Riko-chan?"

"Yeah, she did. Actually, she's the one who came to me first," Riko explained.

You blinked. "She did?"

"Yes," Riko confirmed. "She said it was easier to talk about it while Yo—uh, ‘the Big Bad’ was with me."

Chika grinned. "Oh, so she was there too?"

You smirked. "Why did she have to be there?"

Riko smiled shyly. "Well, Kurosawa-sensei said it’s easier to convince me when she's around."

Chika laughed. "I see. Well, did it work?"

Riko nodded, still shy. "It did."

You chuckled knowingly. "Of course it worked, Chika-chan. What kind of question is that?"

Chika giggled at that. "Yeah, yeah, fair point."

"So what school was recommended to you?" You asked.

Riko hesitated for a moment before answering, "It was GEIDAI."

You’s eyes widened slightly. "Oh, Tokyo University! That’s a really good school for musicians."

Chika beamed. "Amazing musicians like Riko-chan! You're really perfect for that, Riko-chan!"

Riko blushed at the praise. "Thank you, you two."

Chika’s expression suddenly shifted, a bit more thoughtful. "But… Tokyo, huh?" Her voice had a hint of sadness. "That really is far from here."

You rolled her eyes and playfully smacked the back of Chika’s head.

"Ow!" Chika yelped, rubbing her head.

You sighed dramatically. "No more sadness about being far from each other. I thought we were done talking about that?"

Chika pouted. "Oh, haha, sorry… I just don’t want Riko-chan to be lonely..."

Riko blinked at that. "Lonely? What does she mean by that?" she thought. Wouldn't they be lonely too, since they were going to a different school as well? She let the thought go for now.

You smirked, nudging Riko lightly. “She won’t be lonely, you know. Someone might visit her there~.”

Riko immediately blushed. She knew exactly who You was referring to.

She coughed and looked down, trying to compose herself. “I-It’s okay. As you’ve all said, we can still see each other on breaks and call, right?”

You grinned. “That’s the spirit, Riko-chan! No more being sad!”

Chika pumped her fist. “No more!”

Riko laughed and joined in with a small fist pump of her own, though hers was much shyer.

After a moment, Riko asked, "How about you two? Since you've already talked to Sensei, right?"

Chika nodded enthusiastically. "Sensei said I should take a degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management and gave me a ton of pamphlets for different schools to choose from."

You added, "She told me to take Maritime Science if I want to become a ship captain. And, yeah… she gave me a lot of pamphlets too."

Riko nodded, listening carefully. "I see. So have you two chosen a school yet?"

Chika beamed. "Yup! We did!"

"Where?" Riko asked.

Chika grinned. "For me, I picked Shizuoka University of Art and Culture (SUAC), and You-chan picked Shizuoka Institute of Science and Technology (SIST)."

Riko blinked. "Oh, both in Shizuoka?"

Chika nodded. "Well, You-chan actually suggested we pick schools close to each other so we can live together as roommates!" she said excitedly.

Riko's eyes widened slightly. "Oh?"

You, who had been trying to play it cool, suddenly blushed and scratched the back of her head awkwardly. "W-well… Chika-chan said she didn’t want to get lonely, so, uhmm… I thought that maybe I could accompany her… so she wouldn’t be lonely. That’s all. Hehe..."

Riko smiled warmly at them. "Oh, that’s really nice of you two."

Chika beamed, practically bouncing. "You-chan is so thoughtful, right? So now I won’t be separated from her for college too!"

You, still flustered, cleared her throat. "A-and also, you know, uh… the rent will be split in half. It'll be easier for us… yeah…"

Riko giggled. "Well, it looks like you two are also going a little far from Numazu."

Chika nodded. "Yeah… but too bad there weren’t any Tokyo choices in our pamphlets. We would’ve loved to be roommates with you too!"

Riko smiled gently. "It’s okay, Chika-chan. I’m just glad you two are still going to be together."

Before anyone could continue the conversation, Kanan suddenly jogged up beside them, lowering her voice just enough for only them to hear.

"Hey, you three. Maybe try to jog and talk a little faster? At this speed, the other students might catch up—like I just did—and hear what you’re talking about."

Riko immediately straightened. "Oh! Uhmm… sorry, Sensei."

Kanan gave them a small smile. "Just keep a steady pace like this and you’re good. Well, see you later!" She jogged ahead again, catching up to the rest of the group.

The three of them exchanged glances, then giggled as they picked up their pace slightly, continuing their run.

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The soft glow of Yoshiko’s laptop screen lit up their desks as she scrolled through a webpage, her eyes scanning through the details with interest. She leaned forward slightly, pointing at the screen.

"Look here, Riri," Yoshiko said. "It says that Tokyo University of the Arts has a really prestigious music department. They focus on a wide range of compositions—classical, contemporary, even jazz and electronic music. Sounds like the perfect place for you, huh?"

Riko glanced at the screen, her fingers lightly tapping the edge of Yoshiko’s desk. "Yeah, but… I don’t know. It feels so... intimidating," she admitted. "It feels like everyone there would be so much better than me... I’m not sure I could keep up with all of them."

Yoshiko turned her head toward Riko, giving her an unimpressed look. "Come on, Riri, you’re way too hard on yourself. You’ve got the skills to be there," she insisted. "And honestly? I think you're already way better than all of them there."

Riko let out a small giggle. "You haven’t even been there."

"What? I’m just really confident about your skills, okay?" Yoshiko huffed, crossing her arms. "Besides, imagine this: I could come watch you at one of your school concerts. I’ll be in the front row, cheering like a crazy fan."

Riko smiled at the thought but shook her head. "That… actually sounds nice. But please don't cheer like a crazy fan, or they might throw you outside."

Yoshiko gasped dramatically. "Aww, I was already planning a banner and everything—'Riri’s #1 Fan!'"

Riko giggled. "That sounds like something Mari would do."

Yoshiko snorted. "She totally would do that, but she’s not your number one fan." She leaned against Riko’s side, wrapping her arms around her and nuzzling into her neck. "That’s me, and nobody can steal that spot."

Riko laughed softly, patting Yoshiko’s head. "Okay, okay, calm down there, puppy."

Yoshiko pulled back, leaning back in her chair with a smug grin. "It’ll be amazing to see you play live, Riri. Plus, maybe before the performance, I might give you a little something something to encourage you," she teased, puckering her lips playfully.

Riko let out a laugh, quickly pushing Yoshiko’s face away with her hands. "Alright, alright! You’ve convinced me. But not because of the kissing, okay?"

Yoshiko chuckled. "Yeah, sure. Not because of the kissing."

Riko rolled her eyes but smiled.

"So, on the weekend, let's go to the school and send your application? And maybe check out some apartments for you while we’re there?" Yoshiko suggested.

"Sounds good to me," Riko agreed.

Yoshiko grinned. "And don’t worry, Riri, I’ll be there for you every step of the way."

Riko softened, looking at Yoshiko warmly. "Thank you, Yocchan."

Yoshiko dramatically grabbed her own hand, pretending to write on it like it was a schedule book. "Okay, I’ll free up my schedule so I can fit you in."

Riko giggled. "Didn’t know you were such a busy person."

Yoshiko smirked. "Uh-huh. See here? It says on the weekend, 'Think about my girlfriend all day.'" She showed her palm to Riko, then pretended to cross it out. "Looks like I’ll have to reschedule that."

Riko chuckled. "Well, it’s such an honor for you to make time for me in your schedule."

Yoshiko grinned. "That’s right. Lucky you~."

After a while, their conversation drifted to other things.

"So, where are Chika and You planning to go for college?" Yoshiko asked.

Riko thought for a moment before answering, "Chika-chan said she's going to SUAC, and You-chan is going to SIST."

Yoshiko raised an eyebrow. "Oh, both in Shizuoka?"

Riko nodded. "Yeah. And they plan to rent an apartment near there and be roommates, too."

Yoshiko leaned back, arms crossed. "Good for them, staying together. They’ve been classmates since kindergarten, right?"

"Yeah," Riko confirmed.

Yoshiko paused for a moment before adding, "Too bad you won’t have any roommates, though." She thought about it and asked, "Do you want a roommate? We can find someone, so you have someone to split rent with."

Riko shook her head. "No, it’s okay, Yocchan. I think I’d prefer to have a solo room. Since you’ll be visiting sometimes too, right?"

Yoshiko smirked. "Oh yeah, that would be a problem if they heard you screaming my name."

Riko instantly turned red. "Y-Yocchan! A-and I—I don't do that!"

Yoshiko placed a hand on her chin as if she were deep in thought. "Oh, right. You are surprisingly quiet sometimes when we do it."

Riko covered her face in embarrassment. "C-Can we please not talk about that anymore?"

Yoshiko laughed. "Haha, sure, Riri."

After Riko finally calmed down, Yoshiko added, "Maybe we can visit the two sometimes in their new apartment, huh?"

Riko smiled, happy to change the subject. "That sounds fun. We should."

The two of them continued chatting, already making small plans for the future.

[shinjiivva]

exhibition at geidai

[supertask-jp]

Osaka geidai website

Contributed as a lead engineer for website backend and frontend.

[levbolton]

Actually I’m pretty mad that Yamaguchi did not write Haruka trying again for Geidai. All that “it takes multiple tries for someone to be accepted” and the guy is rich so he can afford trying again (he goes to a private university, that’s expensive). But considering these, the fact that Haruka did not try again could mean the guy is doing really, really bad mentally.

We read the recent chapters with Sarada and the possible suicide, art is a whole ass pain to your soul and it messes up with who you are as a person, you don’t have to go to artschool to know that (you know that frustration when you can’t draw what you want, or when the stuff you worked for doesn’t get any recognition, look me in the eyes and tell me it’s not shattering)…

I wonder… how would Haruka be doing next time we see him…? And how would his mental state evolve from there… (ah man I really want to see the international trip arc)

[sunaoruyama-news]

24.08.22

「GEIDAI×TMDU わたしたちの病院づくり」では、10月にオープンする東京医科歯科大学病院の新しい画像センターの一部内装デザインを5月から行なっています。MRIの部屋は磁場をあげる関係で、いち早くデザインを仕上げる必要がありました。医師や技師、看護師たちと一緒に壁紙の制作を行って、一足先に完成しました。朝焼けの海と渡り鳥のシルエットです。他、CTの部屋が２部屋など残っているので、10月オープンを目指して仕上げていきます。

[animatedshortoftheday]

死ぬほどつまらない映画 (Self-Honest Me) (2017) [4 min] by Kazuki Sekiguchi | Japan