#Jackie chan adventures ↺

[puellaphantasia]

Happy National Women's Day

Celebrating the underused and mostly one off characters I'm giving expanded roles to in my Fanfiction (Talisman arc only, I'm trying not to give away too much ahead of time)

Amber - Appeared in s2x14 as a friend of Jackie's who works at a French Museum. In ↺ she's a a friend colleague at the San Fransisco University, making her first appearance in chapter one on a dig with him where they uncover the Horse Talisman. She's not going to have a big role, exactly, but she will make a couple of appearances and be mentioned from time to time.

Miss Hartman- While her role isn't exactly expanded in this first arc, she has a bit of a bigger presence in her appearances and is more of a three dimensional character than she was in the original cartoon

Simone Magnus: Appeared in s2x20 and never again, Simone in ↺ has a reoccurring role one of Jade's best friends

Viper: Criminally underused in the original cartoon with one one solo appearance outside of her introduction, I plan on Shiri Balkin aka "The Viper" to have more outings throughout the story, an extended backstory and a pivotal role within the Talisman arc.

Vanessa Barone: Originally appearing in S2x21 and making a brief cameo in S5, Vanessa is planned to be a reoccurring villain a bit more on par with Hak Foo than the Enforcers, both friend and rival to Shiri

Xu Lin: Her only appearance in the Original cartoon was in S2x16, Xu Lin will once again only appear in one chapter of ↺, but let's just say that her appearance has a much greater significance and a lasting impact

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Bonus round: list all nine in order of favorite to least favorite!

[tumblingxelian]

I think I've realized why Jackie from Jackie Chan Adventures was such an endearing protagonist. Stuff like his bond with Jade & ability to fight helped sure, but what really made his personality work is this:

Jackie is a man who treats being a good parent to the child dumped into his care, being a responsible archeologist and fist fighting demons gods to all be equally daunting tasks.

Thus he is able to straddle this strange line between being easily the most competent person in a room at ay given time & the most stressed out, put upon every-guy you've ever seen.

This is all tied up in a bow, when his perspective on these things flips. IE, sometimes when the stars align he will treat the enormous danger he's in with the same gravity as tutoring his niece.

Which allows him to straddle the exact opposite line of most unflappable guy ever and incredibly dorky but good hearted nerd who greets old college friends with a cheerful hug.

Right after said friend gassed and kidnapped him.

But yeah, it was just a really fun way to write him.

[wei-smiler]

It is still translated by a translator.

[douglasbradburyverne]

HAPPY 96th BIRTHDAY to actor JAMES HONG

[kissentz]

GOD I FINALLY FINISHED THIS!!!!

i apologize for taking so long with this art. exams messed me up and my “awsome” idea to draw each character in a certain technique really slowed down the process of creating this art. but i don't regret it at all and i think it turned out okay

thanks to everyone who suggested their characters!

[totally-correct-star-wars]

Hunter: *smashes window* Hunter, turning to help Omega through the window: Breaking and entering is wrong, Omega. Omega: Okay.

[beedok]

^Azula, if she'd had two uncles who cared about her.

(And made her wear a seatbelt.)

[minzart]

I had forgotten how GOOD Jackie Chan adventures was, like damn the moral lessons directed to Jade was actualy never about her but to another character that actualy learns it withinout being completely explicit while she gets it but also enjoys the hypocrisy of "sometimes the moral leason is not aplied when someone is being a dick to you" (El toro and Viper)

SHENDU IS FUCKING HILAROUS, my guy really is shrouded by greedy idiots, he has the Shadowkah and can breath fire and can give a piece made out of himself(?), BUT HE CANT MOVE HE IS TRAPED AS A STONE STATUE, AND THATS THE ONLY REASON HE CANT WIN ONCE, he really just needed the rat talisman

Also VALMONT SPEAKS SPANISH??? Like I get never knowing it bc I watched it in Portuguese when younger so maybe they didn't add it(wich is comum the thing of speaking randomly prases of another language is a north american thing)

And I love how softly self aware the show is, like, it's not the hash way of marvel, at least it doesn't sound like it to me

It's stuff like

"Why is the boss taking orders from a statue?"

"Because it talks"

[nonsensology]

So I've had these Grunkle Stan crackships on my mind for almost a year now. Could be interpreted as platonic, but I think there's great and fascinating potential if interpreted fully romantic. Full musings and explanations below (Warning: very disjointed and random).

Uncle Chan from Jackie Chan Adventures

Maybe Ford and Stan stumble across the Chans on one of their globe-trotting adventures. Both groups fight off the same supernatural threat and surprise each other with their ease and familiarity with the weird and fantastical.

I feel Uncle is kind of a weird in-between of Ford and Stan. He is knowledgeable but not a nerd like Ford, is generally cranky but doesn't get into trouble like Stan does, although he does have a level of disregard towards authority if it gets in the way of his goals. He's quick to do research instead of impulsively charging into a situation.

I think Uncle's dynamic with Stan would be hilarious. They would argue a lot on how to deal with a threat, but once they agree to work together, they could kick ass. Once he gets past his initial annoyance, Stan would probably enjoy Uncle's quips, even more so when he realizes that Uncle does not say them to be funny, he's just naturally snarky.

Uncle is never shown having any romantic interest or relationships, so I kind of headcanon him as ace, but I think it would be really interesting to see what kind of queerplatonic relationship he and Stan could form.

Jade and Mabel would probably hit it off immediately, and while Jade isn't as studious as Dipper, she also has an enthusiasm for the supernatural so she'd probably get along decently with him. She'd also probably think Stan and Ford are super cool, especially considering their lax attitude toward giving children weapons. Though they do still take the kids' safety very seriously.

Jackie is doubtful of Stan, much like he was with Viper, but seeing Stan look out for the kids would probably endear him a little. Ford might also help ease his worries, and maybe they both could have fun discussion about archeology.

I think Tohru and Soos could get along decently, though Tohru would find Soos' eccentric musings odd at first.

Additionally, Uncle's shop is in San Francisco, practically next door to Dipper and Mabel in Piedmont. The kids would easily visit each other every weekend.

Bruno Madrigal from Encanto

Stan has been to prison in Colombia, so I don't think he'd willingly travel there for fun, and Encanto Valley seems relatively closed off from the rest of the world, so I imagine their meeting is accidental, maybe a result of the Stans getting caught in a storm or something. They stay for a while in the valley while repairing their boat.

Stan might initially be outraged at the idea of the Madrigals not charging anyone for the use of their gifts, but perhaps lightens up when he sees how close-knit the community is. He'd still come up with ways they could show off their powers Mystery Shack style, probably butting heads with Alma in the process, lol. He might encourage Bruno to adapt a more showman-like approach to his seer abilities to make it more presentable and less intimidating.

Bruno and Stan connecting over their shared feelings of isolation from family is definitely what drew me to these two together in the first place. If they ever got serious about their relationship, I can imagine the biggest hurdle would be deciding if they should continue a long-distance relationship, since neither is keen on asking the other to be separated from their family.

Yuuko Ichihara from xxxHolic and Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle

Major spoiler alerts for both series. It's been many years since I've read them, and Tsubasa had so many plot twists that even CLAMP (the writers) admitted they were confused by the end result. I also might be misremembering some details, so bear with me. Factoring in the plotlines for both series and Gravity Falls would make for an incredible AU fanfic that I unfortunately am not qualified to write.

Due to Yuuko's shop being in Tokyo, a whole ocean away from Oregon, I like to imagine some timey-wimey space mumbo jumbo allowing Yuuko and Stan to meet in the dream realm. Maybe at some point, Yuuko's shop would obtain a door connecting it to the Mystery Shack.

Stan and Yuuko both have a mischievous side, though Yuuko is generally more reserved. They could start out as drinking buddies, though I imagine Stan would probably favor a light beer, while Yuuko loves sake.

They also both use aliases (it is never revealed what Yuuko's real name is), but Yuuko would likely be upfront about it. As their relationship progresses, Stan would probably feel comfortable telling Yuuko his real first name, even after she tells him the supernatural dangers of giving your real name.

While Stan scams his customers, he generally sells harmless entertainment and trinkets, whereas Yuuko grants wishes and operates strictly on an equivalent exchange basis. To quote the wiki, "All of Yuuko's customers must pay a price in order to grant their wishes, which can be no more or no less than the one demanded, or else harm will come to one's way. She is not one to tell the customer the most direct way to solve their problems because in the end, it can only be solved with that person's own realization and resolution to change themselves... Her abilities are not unlimited and may almost seem like a curse as it appears that she is unable to do anything for anyone or grant any gift (other than feelings) without it becoming a binding transaction." 

When Stan finds out just how powerful Yuuko is, I think he might react with a mixture of hesitation and awe, especially when she reveals she knows about his past, and Ford being lost in the multiverse. I am on the fence on whether Yuuko would use her powers to bring Ford home sooner, or let Stan continue working on the portal because he's already close to completing it and this would be significant in defeating Bill.

I found that the main villain of Tsubasa, Fei Wang Reed, surprisingly parallels Stan. Both endanger reality to bring back someone who is lost, but while Stan does it out of love and devotion to his family, Fei Wang Reed only did it in an arrogant plan to prove himself a powerful sorcerer. And in Fei's case, the person is already dead. CLAMP's universe establishes that the dead cannot be brought back to life, and Fei's wish to do so would cause the universe to be destroyed. I wonder if Bill would factor Fei as part of his plans.

Stan also surprisingly shares a lot in common with Fai D Fluorite. Both use their twin's name (Fai's real name is Yuui), and for much of the series Fai's tragic backstory regarding his twin is unknown, and he hides his trauma under a laid back exterior. I think Stan would empathize a lot with Fai, after he finds out his backstory.

Kimihiro Watanuki is revealed to have been created to fill a void left by Syaoran after the latter wished to turn back time. I remember Watanuki's character arc involved realizing that people cared about him. "Don't disappear", "Continue existing". Stan would probably take Watanuki under his wing, much like he did with Soos. Watanuki might find life with the Pines family far more chaotic than he's used to, but slowly warm up.

Yuuko is revealed to have died a long time ago and has basically been in magical stasis due to Clow Reed's unintentional wish. When time finally moves forward again, Yuuko eventually passes on. She doesn't return in the canon series, but Watanuki is stated to have also suspended his time to wait for her return. In this AU, maybe she reincarnates in the past and reunites with Stan and the Pines in the present day.

[puellaphantasia]

As promised, gushing about ↺ Ratso and his ties

I haven't had a chance to really implement this in the writing yet, but Ratso wears a different tie every day, he has tons of them and they're mostly gifts from his mother or sisters. Any time I draw a screencap with Ratso in it for ↺ he will have a probably different tie because of this.

His father, Loreno Marchetti walked out on their family when Ratso was young, leaving him to be "Man of the House" taking care of his mother, Cimone, and two little sisters, Lucia and Elena. The family struggled for a long time, and some of it because of Ratso's issues with "some sort of mental problem", probably ADHD or Autism, but he isn't sure, he never got an official diagnosis. He managed to get by telling his mother and sisters to just get him ties for gift giving occasions.

Ratso was high functioning enough that he managed to hold a couple of odd jobs and get a scholarship to go to college. He stumbled into a life of crime mostly by people taking advantage of his willingness to do any job for an extra paycheck to send back to his mom and sisters, until he became the top weapons dealer in San Francisco "Mostly by accident". He doesn't want his family to find out where the money he sends them comes from, and continues to ask them to buy him silly and novelty ties so he can pretend nothing's changed, but it's also become a bit of an obsession of his, he'll collect them on his own and ask friends for them too.

[romancemedia]

Cartoon Romances + Kiss Under the Mistletoe

[iamtoothandclaw]

Beloved fandoms never die. Thinking once more about my dumb bbs and their adventures post-show. I know the likelihood of actually *writing* my season 6 fanfic is abysmally low, but a girl can dream (and draw).

Everyone wore the same clothes for 5 seasons so I decided it was time for a redesign; their new kind-of-good-guys-kind-of-not civvies. This is some certified 2005 (and 1975) fashion right here.

[wei-smiler]

In fact, my original intention in creating these short comics was to promote Xiaolin Showdown in China. However, I will still publish them here, treating it as a way to thoughtfully manage my blog and let more people appreciate my work.(-_-)ゞ

[arjengelly]

I know this is messed up but….

Idk, i think that scene made me like Kit cuz I grew up with these kinda fictional relationships/friendships if you wanna refer to them as that…. Sorry for my weirdness

It only turned out good for them tho

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Disney Adventures, April 2003