#Ishida Mari

[stormdragon23]

Just wanted to compare the Draw Sword Guild's casual outfits

So Goto Ryuji, Hoshino Minoru, Fujishima Tatsumi, and Kei seem to wear pretty much the same outfit with the only difference being the red designs on the black jacket

It's hard to tell with Izawa Ippei, but it looks like he might have something similar to the others. Ishida Mari's jacket has shorter sleeves, and Kumamoto Atsushi doesn't have the red patterns and has designs on his inner hoodie, but they all follow the same theme to the others, just with minor differences

Shimizu Akari and Tanaka Kenzo deviate more with Shimizu Akari wearing a pink hoodie, and Tanaka Kenzo wearing just a tank top but he matches the color schemes of most of the guild

And then there's Tawata Kanae

I'm pretty sure she just wears what she wants, and nothing can stop her

(Headcanon that the more off their clothing is from the typical outfit (what Goto Ryuji is wearing), the more chaotic their personality is. Not sure about Tawata Kanae though)

[pain-suffering-even]

types of weapons the hunters would use pt. 2

this time, the draw sword guild, definitely not my favorites :)

goto ryuji:

his sword is really cool, actually. a very nice ruby red. i think he would have a long sword and short sword (kind of like the daisho, a matched pair of japanese swords). otherwise, he would just use his hands. or his teeth. i think he just doesn't really care too much about how it's done, as long as it gets done

sugimoto reiji:

it's not stated in the manhwa what class he is, so i head canon him as an assassin because i think there's only one or two that are canon. so, i think he would have a dagger for short-range kills, and kunai and shuriken for long-range kills (slightly inspired by genji from overwatch's kunai and shuriken setup - the green even matches his usual suit...)

tanaka kenzo:

his fists suit him as a tank-esque fighter. if not that, then brass knuckles (slightly inspired by seo seongun from lookism... beloved...) also i just think he likes to get hands on with things, if him during the jeju arc gives us any clue what his fighting style is like

tawata kanae:

i think a two-sided spear or scimitar would be cool. she also has double blades as it is, so i think she just likes working with two instead of one. higher level of efficiency and all

as i was adding photos... i realized... what this was inspired by... lmao

yeah. that fits her for sure

fujishima tatsumi:

i think he would use things more for looks rather than efficiency, so anything cool or unique... a scythe seems up his alley. something like ruby's scythe (especially because it also works as a gun - and i think the engineering mind i've head canoned for him would love to fiddle with that and make it abysmally powerful)

ishida mari:

i headcanon him as a ranger because i think there's literally only taegyu otherwise. so he would use a compact bow as his main weapon (inspired by the chiron form of the coronacht bow), but he also uses a rapier. he strikes me as a rich kid that studied abroad in london and learned fencing (i know it's really specific but those are just the vibes i get)

shimizu akari:

she has her giant golden battle axe. i also think she would know boxing, so she has short-ranged hand-to-hand combat down

kumamoto atsushi:

he doesn't really need a weapon, since he has a strange fighting style, and i headcanon he transforms like yoonho. but... something blunt, like a mace or a club. maybe nunchucks? or something similar to the playful cloud weapon from jujutsu kaizen?

hamada kei:

they're an ice type mage, so they have a varied attack pattern, but i think they would like a bowstaff or a baton (inspired by nami's clima tact from one piece. it even has the bonus of controlling the weather through temperature - which kei can... sorta do, lmao). something to easily knock-out any monsters that get near them so they can run before they throw up. really, it's more of a back up weapon, since they would take anything out before it got too close to them (inspired by this video!)

izawa ippei:

the actual canon assassin. well, i headcanon he likes collecting all sorts of weapons and learning how to use them, but his go-to would be something slightly ranged, like a spear (inspired by maki's from jujutsu kaizen) or a scythe (i think something simple like the one from soul eater would suit him best)

hoshino minoru:

i also headcanon him as an assassin (i mean, look at that raid outfit - you can't tell me that's not built perfectly for stealth and a better range of motion!), but more short-ranged and borderline fighter style. i think he has a sickle for quick chain kills, and an old dagger for sneak kills. (sickle is directly inspired by percy jackson and chronos' sickle, but i don't think we ever got to see it in a movie, but something along these lines would fit well. dagger is more of the hunting/gutting knife from the hannibal nbc series)

well... that about wraps it up! i tried to get more visuals from media this time instead of just googling the weapon type from the internet. there are some pretty cool weapon designs already out there, unique ones that always catch my eye. i just like weapons a lot lmao

[axlorg89]

“Uwawa…! ! !” 💓

Inspired by this

[himehikoshrine]

Biblical Naming Puns in Quartz Plays

Both Levi and Isaac are biblical names whose meaning is explained in the text of Genesis. Shown here in the JPS translation, which includes in line explanations, in Genesis 29:34 we get Levi being given for its meaning as "to attach," or "to join." It shares a route with the word for wreath, so it could be said to have 'to join in a circle' connotation, which works very well with the etymology of kielce and circus, as well as the gear metaphor. He is the ringleader after all, another word that includes the connection to circles and rings.

Isaac comes from the word "to laugh". Shown is Genesis 17:19, though the incident it's referencing happens earlier. A fitting name for a clown, and even more fitting given some lines on Isaac's route, too. But again, this is a name picked based on the pun given in Genesis for it.

These are similar to Jacob in Mary Jane, which, according to Genesis 25:26 is a pun on the word for "heel". Mary names him that after getting the idea to make a doll out of corpse parts after picking up a heel off the beach.

Mary is almost certainly a biblical reference of a name, as well, but it isn't on the origin of the name and explanation for the word play involved.

These are all pretty specific references, but the pattern makes me fairly certain that all three are intentional.

Fun fact - Isaac is the father of Jacob who is the father of Levi, so this also represents three major generations of Genesis.

Whatever else he's got going on or shoved in that weird genius head of his, the Bible is clearly something in Neji's reference pool. Pretty deep-cut references too. With the "Raham" in Jire's poem, these represent some pretty close original textual readings. Some of the phrasing in the Jire poem also suggests at least a passing knowledge with Japanese Catholic liturgical phrasing or at least imitations there of.

But Neji's references don't stop here. The Oh Rama Havenna names seem to be based of Latin instead. He's dabbling in Greco-Roman mythology references elsewhere, Japanese mytho-history in I Am Death, linguistics, latin, possibly middle english, world literature, historical references and beyond. A fascinating place, Neji's mind.

So while I can totally see a reading that there's some religious background Neji is not telling us, I can also see him reading the bible from cover to cover with translation posts just for his reference pool "to make the greatest performance ever!"

[airabxn]

SL characters and their desks (1/?)

Mari Ishida

Ippei Izawa. Not a desk but just imagine.

Tatsumi Fujishima

Akari Shimizu. She just give off that type of vibess

Park Heejin

[hirosegawa]

[animemakeblog]

Exploring the Rise of Solo Leveling with Female MCs in the Gaming World

The world of "Solo Leveling" is rich with diverse characters, including some strong female main characters who add depth and excitement to the story. Characters like Cha Hae-In, the formidable S-Rank hunter with a keen sense of justice, and Esil Radiru, a demon noble with a curious nature, are just a few examples of the women who play pivotal roles in the narrative. These characters, along with others, contribute significantly to the series' storyline, showcasing their unique abilities and personalities in a domain often dominated by their male counterparts.

[hotarutranslations]

Music Station SUPER LIVE 2023!

Music Station SUPER LIVE 2023

Thank you very much🩵 Happy happy🩵

Happy photo~~~🩵

Todays performance had,

Yasuda Kei-san, Yaguchi Mari-san, Ishikawa Rika-san, Tsuji Nozomi-san, Takahashi Ai-san, Konno Asami-san,

a special medley with our seniors🌏💫

As Morning Musume, Its been a while since Music Station,

With this together with the seniors,

Moreover it was a special medley connecting 6 songs,

and the view was 360° for the audience,

And behind the scenes, Riding the bus together with our seniors, Excuse me I was super listening to the conversations, They were going over things till the last minute……👏🏻

Also before the show, I was impactful when Yaguchi-san said "I'm nervous…" If Yaguchi-san is nervous, I thought, Ishida also has to do their best even more!? I was nervous receiving that🤦🏻‍♀️ lol

It was really like this today, its like, The amount of information? Was a lot? I'm exhausted? lol

I gave it my utmost~ wa~~~🌏💫

With our songs with history,

Within the medley,

And we got to sing one of our, latest songs with the current members!

Morning Musume '23 "Wake-up Call ~Mezameru Toki~"

Did you notice!!!!!

There are history-lyrics put in throughout the song Its just 1 song but, in the last rap,

♪ Ikiteru Zenin Congratulation (to everyone who's living, congratulations!)

Saying that,

The next song in the medley, was "Happy Summer Wedding" so,

It connected the congratulations!!!!

It was a medley only for this time but, the time was really, really, packed, right🌏💫

Everyone who watched us through the screen,

Thank you very much!!! It was fun!!! the formation for the sexy beam moment, was wonderful, right!!! lol

ALso to everyone who saw us at the performance,

Thank you very much for your support!!

Even if you aren't a Morning fan, certainly, It was a space where lots of people and, I hope everyone realllyyyy enjoyed it😭🫶🏻

I was happy with the lots of hands waving……

On the other hand, I would be happy if my waves reached you🫶🏻

thank you very much from now on 🫶🏻fufu

⋆͛📣December 31st~January 1st CDTV Live! Live! New Years Special Morning Musume '23 will be performing!

⋆͛📣Around New Years…… It seems Sendai Broadcast's "Sugo! Job" will be rerun👩🏻‍💻

Definitely read the serialization, ok

#136 Excellent Jacket Play✍️

Sendai Broadcast "Ara Ara Kashiko" If you missed, "Ishida Ayumi Goes!" its being streamed on,

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#Ishida Ayumi Goes!

There is also a YouTube version of the Making, so by all means

see you ayumin <3 https://ameblo.jp/morningmusume-10ki/entry-12833584728.html

[ishida-edition]

Honestly the only upside to Mothi "bugging out" during a psync is their glitches can be fucking hilarious to watch. Mari compares it to someone switching a corruption code on and off in a hacked video game.

[jpopstreaming]

🆕🎶 「 Tokyo Blues 」 new single by Mari Ishida, Masaya Wada is now available worldwide! 🌐 Listen now and discover new sounds from Japan on our weekly updated playlist 🎧 https://spoti.fi/3lgjH73

[kudotsurugi]

Random Thought: Why does all "90's Anime style" fanart just look like Sailor Moon?

Okay, obviously not all fanart looks like it. But if you were to type in "90s anime style" here on Tumblr or DeviantArt at the time of this post, it at least seems to be the majority stand-in for 90s anime aesthetic, right? Especially in the characters' eyes.

Don't me wrong, this is not a knock against Sailor Moon. It is a great anime, and the collective character designs by Kazuko Tadano, Ikuko Ito, and Mari Tominaga among other staff are iconic. So iconic that Tadano was brought back as the character designer for the latest Sailor Moon movies. That is quite the staying power.

But let's be fair, there are plenty of 90s anime out there that can also be used as inspiration. So, here are the names of 11 character designers alongside some gifs of shows/projects they worked on in that role. Some you may not know but you've seen their work, and others you probably know for their distinct art style or association with a franchise.

Things worth noting: First, the years listed here with some anime may reflect when the artists' work started airing, rather than when the anime itself actually started. Some folks listed here enter their projects mid-production in other roles, while others are in the role from the start. Second, each entry will list 1 or 2 projects aired/released during the 90s, but it will be noted if the artist's role continues beyond that with certain franchises. Lastly, these artists are listed in no particular order, so no "top 11" hierarchy. With that said, here's our examples:

Hisashi Eguchi (Roujin Z[1991], Sonic the Hedgehog CD [1993])

2. Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru(Dragon Ball franchise (Z [1993-96], GT [1996], Daima [2024]), Digimon franchise [1999-2002, 2019-2023])

3. Kumiko Takahashi (Cardcaptor Sakura [1998-2000], Birdy The Mighty[1996])

4. Takahiro Yoshimatsu (Trigun[1998], Slayers franchise[1995-97])

5. Atsuko Nakajima (Ranma 1/2[1989-1992], You're Under Arrest[1996])

6. Sayuri Ichiishi (Pokémon[Pokémon design: 1996-present, human character design: 1996-2017])

7. Atsuko Ishida (Magic Knight Rayearth[1994-1995])

8. Masaya Onishi (Yu Yu Hakusho[1993-1994])

9. Toshihiro Kawamoto(Cowboy Bebop[1998-1999], Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team[1996])

10. Hiroshi Osaka(Gundam franchise[Mobile Suit Victory Gundam: 1993-1994, Mobile Fighter G-Gundam:1994-1995])

11. Yoshiyuki Sadamoto(Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water[1990-1991], Neon Genesis Evangelion franchise[1995-1997, 2007-2021])

Might've leaned a bit more on the Shonen side of things than Shojo, but I hope you can see my point😅. There are tons of 90s anime out there with their own unique feel and aesthetic. These are only 11 names that I found.

For anyone drawing 90s anime style fanart, I hope this has given you some inspiration, and I encourage anyone reading this to look up your favourite anime on Anime News Network's encyclopedia and see who's responsible for helping bring your favorite characters to life on screen and what other shows they've worked on.

[stormdragon23]

Headcanon that with the exception of Goto Ryuji and Sugimoto Reiji (I imagine them being the oldest though), the Draw Sword members were introduced from oldest to youngest since we don’t know much about them (I don't think there's that much of an age difference between them though):

Izawa Ippei (Maybe he looks the way he does because he's usually the one to look after the others)

Ishida Mari (I'm just going to assume she looks young for her age. A lot of the Solo Leveling characters do honestly. Maybe it’s her height too)

Tanaka Kenzo (It's confirmed he's older than Akari at least)

Hoshino Minoru

Kumamoto Atsushi

Tawata Kanae (Minoru, Atsushi, and Kanae being around the same age kind of makes sense to me)

Fujishima Tatsumi (Nerdy younger brother vibes?)

Kei (You know how younger siblings tend to be taller than their older siblings? That's what I'm imagining for Kei)

Shimizu Akari (Menace youngest sibling vibes)

[pain-suffering-even]

various headcanons that i forgot aren't actually canon pt. 3

the draw sword guild team, who definitely aren't my favorites

Firstly, I don't know why, but I made the jump of headcanon-ing Hoshino Minoru as Goto Ryuji's nephew. This isn't canon but I refer to it a lot, so I just wanted to clarify straight away this is not part of the manhwa!

Reiji had a really long lasting emo phase. It kept going even when he was a hunter, and only stopped when he was promoted to vice guild leader. But he still has tattoos and piercings from back then, and it drives the team wild (they figure out he has his tits pierced and he never knows peace)

Tatsumi was in university to become an engineer. He tends to do random things whenever he gets bored. As in, dismantling the communal kitchen dishwasher and trying to "upgrade it to maximum efficiency," or taking apart various devices to try and "create a homemade roomba," and so on

Ryuji's lockscreen is an old, fat cat, and his homescreen is that same cat with kittens, and a rather excited young child. This has sparked rumors within the team that he has a kid (the kid is a very young Hoshino Minoru, his nephew)

One of Tatsumi's better hobbies is the trumpet, much to everyone's dismay. However, they realize Minoru is a heavy sleeper when Tatsumi attempts to play the Megalovania theme and Minoru just. Sleeps entirely through it

Kanae was going to be a tattoo designer/artist (I think being a tattoo artist requires a medical degree in Japan... but she would not care) and she still doodles designs in her spare time

Kanae also wants to have every inch of her tattooed, as a goal of hers, so she takes suggestions from the team (Kenzo and Tatsumi aren't allowed to suggest anything because they keep advising onigiri)

When Reiji created the team, he first hired Kenzo, Kanae, and Tatsumi. A tank and two fighters. He hires Mari, a ranger, and Akari, a healer after Tatsumi nearly dies doing stupid shit in the gates

Mari was a sheltered rich kid. The team takes it upon themselves to educate him on the wonders of 60 cent ramen packets (and other things as well)

When Akari moves in with her pet bugs, Kanae goes back to trying convince Reiji to allow her to have a pet python. Reiji doesn't budge, and for her birthday, Kenzo, Tatsumi, and Minoru all band together to sneak a python to her room (it goes about as well as you'd imagine, which isn't well at all)

Kenzo is terrified of bugs. At some point, Akari's millipede escapes. This is where their little rivalry begins

Ryuji doesn't really interact with the team a whole lot (at first), doesn't even attend the trainings. He's moved out of the offered room that comes with being a Draw Sword Guild leader. The kids are a little disappointed, because they've heard a lot about the Goto Ryuji, and barely get to see him outside of dungeons or gates

At some point, the Annual Guild Conference is held in Las Vegas. The entire team begs to go, because it's Las Vegas, and Reiji relents. Even Ryuji goes

Ippei and Mari are tied for being the shortest two on the team. Kenzo uses their heads as elbow rests a lot

Everyone tends to distance themselves from Atsushi a lot, since his fighting style is... dangerous. Kenzo is the only one who is really friendly with him, since he's so confident that he's stronger than Atsushi, so he can't ever kill him

Ippei is prone to insomnia, so it becomes a thing to just. Walk into his dorm room to bother him if you're up at 4 am, because he's most likely up as well

Kei isn't an insomniac, but they are a night owl, so they tend to run into Ippei in the communal kitchen a lot, and they become really good friends when they start playing Minecraft together

Akari discovers Ippei's old streamer videos. Even though he deletes them immediately, it's too late. She's clipped several videos of him getting jumpscared, or rage quitting, or doing something stupid, etc. They become reaction images in their groupchat

Tatsumi challenges him to speed-running Minecraft and loses terribly, but now they know Ippei didn't fake his speed-running videos. Tatsumi always challenges him at least once a month

Reiji urges Ryuji to participate in the team, which prompts Ryuji to choose Atsushi, Kei, and Ippei as potential hunters. Reiji recruits them immediately, but Ryuji still doesn't interact with the team much, to Reiji's disappointment

Ippei accidentally microwaves a fork one time in the morning after not getting any sleep. His expression did not change a single bit as the microwave caught on fire. "Oh no," has become an expression throughout the group

Atsushi, like Yoonho, is capable of shifting powers. He turns into a brown bear, but it's a really unstable shift. He's working on controlling it

(I chose bear because I think Kuma = bear in Japanese, so little brown bear boy!!! He's not little hes like 7 feet tall but you know what I mean)

[antointte]

͟ຼ͟ ͟ ͟ㅤ ♫ ♱ 🍰 ANTOINETTE , is a fictional six membered k-pop girl group managed by Hyacinth Records. The group consists of members Grace, Mya, Narin, Lena, Yujia & Avery. The concept of the group details the Marie family. After the queen has passed peacefully in her sleep, the question of which of the seven daughters has a legitimate claim over the monarchy of the kingdom of Vienna.

In their highly awaited debut, Antoinette was scheduled to be the very first group to debut under Hyacinth. Due to the unfortunate events of pre-debut group Bluebell's bullying scandal, their debut was delayed and label-mates Opalite went to debut instead. Despite the setback, the public was eager to know what the popular trainees were accumulating in their silence.

On July 1, 2022, an mysterious twitter account by the name of mp4.ribbons posted a teaser of a snippet called “Vanilla”. Throughout the month, cryptic posts from users of the song were revealed in order as users “G", “M”, “N”, “L” with introductions of making a cake. As the weeks passed, the speculation grew louder.

Finally seen on August 1, 2022, the final ingredient by user “A” was completed with a perfect raspberry petal cake with a vanilla swirl on top. The full reveal culminated as girl group Antoinette, their debut mini album “Sugary Sweet”. With the long-awaited lineup, each represented by their initials in the teaser campaign, were introduced with a luxurious, opulent aesthetic that contrasted the typical fresh-faced, humble vibe of most rookie groups.

The title track “Ice Cream Cake” absolutely blew competition out of the water. Antoinette’s popularity surged after their debut, and they quickly became one of the most successful groups. Their theatrical performances, stunning visuals, and undeniable vocals gave them seamless transition into stardom. As of now, Antoinette is one of the top reigning 4th generation acts.

COMPANY. Hyacinth Records

GREETING. “Bonjour, We are Antoinette !”

DEBUT DATE. August 1, 2022

CONCEPT. Royalty, Girlhood, Nepotism, Sisterhood

FANDOM. Chéri

COLORS. Sweettart (E76DAA) Crown Jewel (FFF6D4)

͟ຼ͟ ͟ ͟ㅤ ♫ ♱ 🍰 MEMBERS.

Baek “Grace” Eun-hee, Ishida “Mya” Ahmya, Ryu Na-rin, Bae “Lena” Hyesun, Yujia Lau, Lee “Avery” Jo-Yun

[manawari]

• SOLO LEVELING DIVERGENT!AU •

A world in which society is divided into five factions. As each person enters adulthood — sixteen years of age—, he or she must take an aptitude test as they will choose a faction and commit to it for life. Each of these factions are dedicated to a particular virtue. However, these factions also gained a negative and a positive trait.

ABNEGATION — the selfless.

Min Byung-gyu (transferred to Dauntless)

Eun-seok (transferred to Dauntless)

Sung Jin-woo (transferred to Dauntless)

Sung Jin-ah

Park Kyung-hye

Han Se-mi

Song Chi-yul

Han Song-yi (eventually end up in Dauntless)

AMITY — the peaceful

Yoo Jin-ho (transferred to Dauntless)

Yoo Soo-hyun (transferred to Candor)

Lee Ju-hee

Cha Hae-in (transferred to Dauntless)

Ma Dong-wook

Jung Ye-rim

CANDOR — the honest

Park Hee-jin (transferred to Erudite)

Lee Bora

Gina

Son Ki-hoon (transferred to Dauntless)

Ishida Mari

Fujishima Tatsumi

ERUDITE — the intelligent

Choi Jong-in

Woo Jin-chul

Lennart Niemann

Laura

Norma Selner

Kei

Sugimoto Reiji

DAUNTLESS — the brave

Go Gun-hee

Baek Yoon-ho

Lim Tae-gyu

Seo Ji-woo (transferred to Amity)

Thomas Andre

Liu Zhigang

Goto Ryuji

Tawata Kanae

Hwang Dong-soo

Kim Chul

Hoshino Minoru

Kang Tae-shik

Christopher Reed

Siddharth Bacchan

Shimizu Akari

Kumamoto Atsushi

Izawa Ippei

Tanaka Kenzo

Some notes:

- Jin-woo turns out to be Divergent.

- Sung Il-hwan is one of the Factionless.

[pixienautica]

Mythical Wonder: Loyalty & Beginner class OC's profiles (remake)

Arlon Gerfeuer / Gemetzel (HV: Akira Ishida) 21, 180cm, O, November 2, Mercenary, Kaferi (pugnator-red), America/Germany, Earth 7 Gold/Royalty, sword class (mercenary class)

Stella Maris von Rozenschweidt / Serpentine (HV: Ryoka Yuzuki) 19, 165cm, AB, May 16, Clan heiress, Morfian (anthropoid), Britain, Earth 8 Diamond/Royalty, wand class (support class)

Jarius Orionis / Xenostar (HV: Daisuke Hirakawa) Unknown (appears 22), 192cm, none (molten iron blood), December 31, Galaxy guardian, Coreling (B type), ??, Earth 1 Platinum/Royalty, shield class (warrior/fighter class)

Lucia Solano / Gravitas (HV: Ayahi Takagaki) 20, 175cm, A, June 24, Journalist, Human (mutant), Colombia, Earth 12 Silver/Royalty, sword class (superhero class)

Neon Q'vetil / Hexblade (HV: Mamoru Miyano) 18, 165cm, B, March 1, Vigilante, Enigma/Human, Brazil, Earth 13 Emerald/Beginner, hacker class

Mindy Mónati / Campanula (HV: Yumi Uchiyama) 18, 170cm, none, August 20, Caretaker, Nyrilis, Turkey/Canada, Earth 11 Emerald/Beginner, mage class

Mahu'Vee / Zokli (HV: Hiroshi Shirokuma) 17, 203cm, O, November 10, Guardian, Arisen, Australia, Earth 8 Sapphire/Beginner, warrior/fighter class

Lytha Dazee / Animalia (HV: Taeko Kawata) 16, 100cm, AB, April 30, Vet, Kromite (zoamorph), Mexico, Earth 5 Ruby/Beginner, support class

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