#Kemono Island

[the-hydroxian-artblog]

scrapnik trio “enjoy” winnings from a carnival, for loopy-lupe + other stuffs

[joffartac]

Tezuka bunnies (Mimio, Bokko, Jim Hawkins)

commission drawn by Carrudra : https://twitter.com/carrudra https://carrudra.tumblr.com/

[the-other-alex]

Kemono Friends 3 (2019) Icons, Assorted Friends Pack 1-4

Left: Fennec Fox, Generation 2, Default Expression. Middle: Island Fox, Generation 2, Default Expression. Right: Rüppell's Fox, Generation 2, Default Expression.

Unofficial PFPs made up of mildly edited official game icons. Credit not needed, please use responsibly.

[devildomwriter]

Ten Manga I Think They’d Enjoy

Lucifer

He likes manga that reads like classic literature, dark stories, mysteries, psychological stories, and occasionally something sweet or cute

Monster, Devilman, Children of the Sea, A Country Without Humans, Doomsday With My Dog, Island in a Puddle, Erased, For the Kid I Saw In My Dreams, Innocent, Shonen Note

Mammon

He likes stories involving his personal hobbies like working on cars, gambling, etc. he also enjoys funny stories and secretly cute romances or relatable romances

The Brave-Tuber, Call of the Night, Fruits Basket, Life Lessons With Uramichi Oniisan, Initial D, Fairy Tail, Chio’s School Road, Gambling Apocolypse, Kakeguri, Prince Freya

Leviathan

Leviathan loves everything but he’s especially a fan of gaming manga, magical girls, monster girls, isekai, and the classics

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Black Butler, Berserk, Darling in the Franxx, Dragon Goes House Hunting, I Want to Be A Wall, The Great Snake’s Bride, Puella Magi Madoka, Sailor Moon, Magical Girl Incident

Satan

Satan loves manga that reads like classical literature but he also loves stories about cats, dark mysteries, psychological stories and ones with characters he finds relatable

Chi’s Sweet Home, Ascendance of a Bookworm, Ex-Yakuza and Stray Kitten, Evil Secret Society of Cats, I Am a Cat Barista, Case Closed, Night of the Living Cat, Natsume’s Book of Friends, Summertime Rendering, The Promised Neverland

Asmodeus

Asmodeus mostly enjoys romance whether it’s cute and fluffy or extremely erotic

Ouran High School Host Club, Lovesick Ellie, Monster Musume, MADK, Yarichin Bitch Club, Cherry Magic!, Dick Fight Island, Sweat and Soap, Shiori’s Diary, Nina the Starry Bride

Beelzebub

Beelzebub is a big fan of manga involving food but he also enjoys a good action adventure and sports manga

Food Wars, Delicious in Dungeon, Farming Life in Another World, Mashle, Sachi’s Monstrous Appetite, Starving Anonymous, Something’s Wrong With Us, Eyeshield 21, Kaiju No 8, Campfire Cooking in Another World With My Absurd Skill

Belphegor

Belphegor likes stories with relatable characters which can be hard to find but he also loves adventures, horror, and Slice of life; he’s a little all over the place

Sleep Princess in the Demon’s Castle, The Girl From the Other-side, Hell’s Paradise, Mieruko-Chan, Tokyo Aliens, Shibuya Goldfish, Non Non Biyori, Kemono Jihen, Beyond the Clouds, Laid Back Camp

Solomon

Solomon loves compelling narratives, dark psychological stories, stories that take a deeper look a humanity and immortality, and one’s that involves demons/angels/sorcerers. He does also love cat books like Satan

Death Note, Creepy Cat, No Longer Human, Devils and Realist, Frieren, Made in Abyss, Mao, Sakamoto Days, A School Frozen in Time, Stein’s Gate, Happiness

Thirteen

Thirteen is a little all over the place, she likes to see what’s popular but she also enjoys slashers, one’s that take a closer look at death and spirits, and dark romance

Elfen Lied, Attack on Titan, Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid, Momo the Blood Taker, Assassination Classroom, Can’t Stop Cursing You, Love of Kill, Angels of Death, Vampire Knight, Toilet Bound Hanako Kun

Simeon

Simeon enjoys reading manga that have some religious aspects, he likes ones about authors since they are relatable, and he enjoys some random ones here and there that are cute or funny. He’s also a sucker for a pure romance

Heaven’s Design Team, Gabriel Dropout, The King’s Beast, Merman in My Tub, My Girlfriend’s Child, A Sign of Affection, Tsubaki Chou Lonely Planet, An Incurable Case of Love, Monthly Girl’s Nozaki Kun, Perfect World

Raphael

Raphael canonically likes coming of age sports dramas. I believe he’s also he amused by one’s involving ant Christian aspects about angels and demons, heaven and hell. He also enjoys one’s that include his hobbies like security, military, and anything to do with fashion

Blue Lock, Haikyu, Blue Exorcist, Vatican Miracle Examiner, Maiden of the Needle, My Dress Up Darling, Not Sew Wicked Step Mother, Witch Hat Atelier, A Bride’s Story, Wind Breaker

Luke

Luke loves to try everything but his books are monitored to make sure he doesn’t stumble upon anything inappropriate for his age ana angel status. He loves ones about food, animals, adventure, and a good slice of life or 4-panel.

Happy Happy Clover, Yuzu the Pet Vet, Yotsuba&!, Sui and Tai-Chan, My Hero Academia, Demon Slayer, Dinosaur Sanctuary, Kitchen Princess, Astro Boy, Naruto

Michael

Michael enjoys funny books, one’s that take a closer look at humanity and war, classical adaptations, and one’s involving angels and demons.

Spy X Family, Maximum Ride, Takane and Hana, Obey Me! The Comic, Mr Villain’s Day Off, Hetalia: Axis Powers, Les Miserables, Apothecary Diaries, Deer King, Yona of the Dawn

Mephistopheles

Mephistopheles likes books that involve history, nobility, prestigious jobs, mystery, and equestrian sports. He also enjoys one’s about demons and servants.

From the Red Fog, Derby Queen, The Elusive Samurai, Imperfect Girl, Peach Boy Riverside, The Splendid Work of the Monster Maid, Tales of the Kingdom, Tokyo Ghoul, Noragami, The Rose of Versailles

Barbatos

Barbatos prefers books that are dark and disturbing as well as insightful books on time, immortality, grief, morality vs law, etc.

Phantom Tales of the Night, My Dear Curse Casting Vampiress, A Silent Voice, Orange, Moriarty the Patriot, Nicola Traveling Around the Demon World, Royal Tutor, Usatoki Rhetoric, The Valiant Must Fall, To Your Eternity

Diavolo

Diavolo absolutely loves cute family manga, funny manga, one’s that involve demons and angels, cute romances, and exciting action and adventure. He isn’t picky and will read anything if it’s been recommended to him.

Wolf Childen, Earthian, The Devil is a Part-Timer, Seraph of the End, Mama Akuma, Little Devils, Cells at Work, Snow White With Red Hair, The Vampire and His Pleasant Companions, Azumanga Diaoh

[eloaholiveira]

Hello, I’m one of the contestants of the AU Sonic Smackdown, @delightrolls, the creator of the Sonic Thunderstorm AU. I was trying to decide who to vote for between you and @wereh0gz, but the decision is proving to be difficult. Would you kindly tell me more about your Freaks AU? Anything and everything you feel comfortable sharing about your impeccable story! And if you want some more specific questions I would like to ask these questions and I apologize in advance for the amount of them, your AU is just very intriguing. Feel free to take your time answering all of these:

Are all Echidnas Wood Nymphs / Dryads / Drus or is it just Knuckles? If it’s just Knuckles how did he get like that?

Did the Knuckles Clan still invoke the wrath of Chaos leaving Knuckles as the sole survivor?

Are characters like Omega, and Cream in the Freaks AU?

Are the Chaotix still detectives? If not, what do they do?

What are Zombies like? Do they eat brains like most Zombies in stories do or do they eat something else?

Is Silver also a Vegan Vampire?

Can Vampires also be satiated by Animal Blood or is it only Mobian / Tree Blood?

What are the pros and cons of drinking Mobian Blood vs Tree Blood?

Can Vampires eat solid food or are they limited to fluids?

If someone is bitten by a Vampire are they guaranteed to turn into a Vampire or Zombie or can other things happen as well?

Are Vampires weak to Sunlight?

What happens when The Order takes someone? Are they killed or imprisoned? If they are imprisoned what happens to them in prison?

What are Demons like?

Were Surge and Kit born Demons or did someone or something turn them into Demons?

Do Iblis, Solaris, Dark Gaia, and Light Gaia exist in this story?

Can someone earn the title of High Howler outside of killing the current High Howler? How would one do this?

What are the lifespans of the various Freaks?

What are Fairies like?

Sticks doesn’t believe in the Supernatural but is a Fairy, are Fairies not Supernatural?

What does the Morning Glory Pack do?

If Mimic turned Mighty and Mighty is part of Amy’s Pack does that mean Mimic is also a part of Amy’s Pack?

How many members are in Amy’s Pack? Is Eric in Amy’s Pack?

Is Ashe also a Werebeast?

Has anyone willingly become a Freak?

Would eating a possessed object completely destroy it or would the Ghost simply possess the person who ate them?

Thank you for your time and regardless of whether you win or lose I think your story is impeccable :)

Hey!!! And thank you ❤️

1- Yes, all echidnas - from Knuckles' tribe - were Wood Nymphs.

2- Yes, and Knuckles still guards the Master Emerald at Angel Island.

3- Cream is in the AU!!! I just have yet to draw her, and shes a mundane. Not sure ig Omega will appear just yet.

4- The Chaotix are still detectives, think Kemono Jihen: they take care of supernatural incidents, sorta like vigilantes(is that the correct term? ^^") They're also family, Vector is the single dad of these two. lol

5- You got flesh-eating zombies... and then you have Gadget, who personally loves pastries. XD

6- Silver is learning about 'vampire veganism' with Espio.

7/8- Sort of, a sentiment's blood not only make them stronger but they're also well fed. Vegan vampires are weaker since they don't consume live blood.

9- Yes vampires are weak to sunlight, but it's mostly based on their diet. Those who drink live blood might get hurt real badly, and those who are vegan usually have way higher tolerance to sunlight just getting itchy.

10- Still reworking/revamping The Order

11- Demons are either sinners or born-demons. Demons can be summoned by mundanes, sinners cannot.

12- Surge and Kit are born demons, they got summoned by Starline.

13- Gaia is a single entity like a God, Iblis and Solaris do not exist in this story.

14- You don't need to kill the previous High Howler to become one, you can earn the title, it's not well known how to do so, but you must not have killed innocent people in order to earn it. Or you could be a High Howler's Heir and inherit the 'throne' when they die.

15- Still working on fairies, but they're mostly chill, being able to change between fairy form (tiny) and mobian form. Fairies have powers related to the elements/nature.

16- Fairies are supernaturals, Sticks just never took fairy form/'unlocked' her powers so she never figured out she was a fairy herself! XD

17- Morning Glory is currently trying to track down Mimic, since he's going around causing mayhem n all.

18- Amy's pack got 7 members, 2 of which are demons (Surge and Kitsunami). Eric is an omega, he's on his own, and Ashe is a mobian, he didn't get turned.

19- I shall talk about that soon... 👁️👁️

20- The person who ate it would probably die... or vomit it out. XD

[japari-park-companion]

Japari Library’s labeled edit.

Two Kemono Friends 3-era Japari Park maps. The first directly from the game. The second is edited to contain each known area name.

The contents of these regions go as follows: 

Central.

At the bottom of the main island, Park Central can be described as an equivalent to Japan's Kanto Region, whereas its identically named capital stands as an answer to Tokyo. The region is known for its green, forested scenery, while the capital resembles a huge circular theme park surrounded by a large wall. With rides like Ferris wheels, structures like the Kemono Hospital, and attractions like the Japari Park Pavilion and vast Kemono Castle. This castle was once occupied by the original mobile game's antagonist, the Cellien Queen, resulting in destruction lasting until Kemono Friends 3.

According to the fan-site Japari Library, by the time of Kemono Friends 2, around Park Central was the Azura Park bamboo grove, the cruise-able coastal aquatic Marine Life Park, densely tree-covered Jungle Park with a nearby research lab, the scorching cactus-strewn tropical savanna South Maerica Park, and the whale-shaped Japari Hotel, all connected to the Japari Line monorail service, still under construction around early Kemono Friends 3.

Sankai Region.

Occasionally described as the Desert Area, Sankai is a part of the main island to the left of Park Central, acting as an equivalent to Japan's Kansai Region. The region is home to various sprawling caves and known for its harsh deserts. Notable locations include Oasis No. 1, the region's primary water source, and an expansive underground shopping mall called the Odyssey, where despair fell upon in Kemono Friends 3. during Kemono Friends 3. There was also a Japari Museum, which served as a warehouse.

Nakabe Region.

Occasionally described as the Waterfront, Nakabe is part of the main island above Park Central, acting as an equivalent to Japan's Chubu Region. The region is known for its swamped browns and greens. Notable locations include the renowned Amatatsu Waterfall and the nearby mechanized "Undine" water treatment plant in Serenity Jungle. It is most known for the extensive concert venue located inside the region.

Rikuhoku Region.

Little is known about the Rikuhoku Region, aside from being a part of the main island. On the map, Rikuhoku is located near green mountains.

An'in Region.

Occasionally described as the Jungle or Forest Area, An'in is the farthest left of the main island, acting as an equivalent to Japan's San-in Region. The region is known for its sometimes mountainous, other times densely forested, and infrequently open green jungle scenery. Notable locations include the vital An'in Ferry Terminal and the Japari Park Security and Research Team headquarters. In Season 3 of Kemono Friends 3, the ferry terminal is notable for being the site of the first long-term guest to Japari Park, Hikari.

Anyo Region.

Little is known about the Rikuhoku Region, aside from being a part of the main island. On the map, Anyo is located near An'in.

Hōtoku Region.

Occasionally described as the Sky Area, Hōtoku is the farthest right of the main island, acting as an equivalent to Japan's Tohoku Region. The region is known for its often cloudy, broad, and green high mountains. Notable locations include sites for holding sky races. It is frequently known as the Sea of Clouds by inhabitants and visitors alike.

Gokoku Region.

Gokoku is one of the closest of the smaller islands. It is located to the left of the mainland shores of the An'in Region, acting as an equivalent to Japan's Shikoku region. The region is known for its varied climates, sometimes mountainous, occasionally cavernous, and largely green scenery, with lush forests that were the most common in Kemono Friends 3. Notable locations include sites for art festivals, sites for producing independent films, and the presumed headquarters of the Japari Park Guard Team. Due to the archipelago's positioning, in Chapter 4 of Cellval's Campaign in Kemono Friends 3, it is presumably the site of the Chinatown-Esque Japari Night Market.

Kyōshū Region.

Directly below the island of Gokoku and the left mainland shores of the An'in Region, Kyōshū can be described as an equivalent to Japan's Kyūshū Region. During the time of the original mobile game, Kyōshū was well known for being a collection of mild grasslands. But by the time of the anime, Sandstar had morphed and split the region into at least ten to eleven or more distinct climates to surround the colossal Sandstar Volcano. Notable splits include the Savanna Area, Jungle Area, High Mountain Area, Desert Area, Waterfront, Plains Area, Forest Area, Snowy Mountains, Ocean Area, Tropics Area, and volcano outskirts.

Notable locations include the Savanna Area Mountaintop Watering Hole, Savanna Area Gate to the Jungle Area, Jungle Area Tour Walkaway, Jungle Area An'in Bridge, High Mountain Area Mountaintop Japari Café, Desert Area Underground Roadside Tunnel, Desert Area Underground Labyrinth, Waterfront Lake Shore, Plains Area Castle, and Dojo, Forest Area Japari Library, Waterfront Concert Venue, Snowy Mountain Hot Springs, the on the way from the Snowy Mountains Hinode Port Lodge, far-off Amusement Park, and finally the volcano itself. In Gen 2, a High Mountain Japari Cabin stood before the anime's Japari Café. The location of the original mobile game's is currently not recorded.

Akushima Region.

Directly to the right of the island region of Kyōshū and below the in-between of Park Central and the Sankai Region, not much is known about the Akushima Region. On the map, Akushima is the smallest island and has green scenery. In the original mobile game, there were some forests with large trees, a few mountains, and an open shore.

Riukiu Region.

To the lower left of the island of the Akushima Region and below the mainland shores of Park Central, the Riukiu Region can be described as an equivalent to Japan's Ryukyu Region. The region is known for its palm tree full climate and tropical sandy scenery. Notable locations include Riukiu Aquarium, the Starry Sky Data Library, a Japari Café, and the Shiserval Dojo. By at least Kemono Friends Festival, similar to Kyōshū, Riukiu is home to splits of its own. These eight are a Tropics Area, beach-filled Ocean Area, shipwreck scattered droughted Desert Area, Jungle Area, High Mountain Area, Lake Shore, Snowy Mountains Area, and Savanna Area.

Hokkai Region.

Occasionally described as the Snowfield Area, Hokkai is one of the closest of the smaller islands. To the right mainland shores of the Hōtoku Region, the Hokkai Region can be described as an equivalent to Japan's Hokkaido Region. The region is known for its harsh tundra climates with frozen-over huddles of water, scattered hot springs, and mountain scenery. Notable locations include the Tsubekuri Snowfield, various cabins, and one significant Hot Spring near a Sandstar Volcano.

[best-underrated-anime]

Best Underrated Anime Group J Round 1: #J8 vs #J1

#J8: Teenage girls find a random guy in a river, adventure ensues.

A few young girls with strange powers and a tree that has grown through a railcar cling onto life in a desolate land, searching for its last reservoirs of water. Their routine struggle to survive is interrupted by the arrival of Wakaba, a boy with no memory beyond his own name.

The girls and their new companion commit to a perilous journey across seas of burning red fog—all in order to find what they need to sustain themselves on the more distant, dangerous islands swarming with robotic bugs. Their ultimate fate will be decided by their own strength, along with Wakaba's curious ability to understand the Kemurikusa: mysterious glowing leaves with wondrous powers. Besides the girls, Wakaba, and the hordes of ravenous bugs, the Kemurikusa are the last sparks of life surviving in this land. How did things end up this way? Why are there so many empty buildings with no one to live in them? Wakaba and the girls lack the answers to these questions, which means the truth can only be found within the Kemurikusa.

#J1: Magical girls kill monsters, find themselves, and yuri it up

Cocona is an average middle schooler living with her grandmother. And she, who has yet to decide a goal to strive for, soon met a strange girl named Papika who invites her to an organization called Flip Flap.

Dragged along by the energetic stranger, Cocona finds herself in the world of Pure Illusion—a bizarre alternate dimension—helping Papika look for crystal shards. Upon completing their mission, Papika and Cocona are sent to yet another world in Pure Illusion. As a dangerous creature besets them, the girls use their crystals to transform into magical girls: Cocona into Pure Blade, and Papika into Pure Barrier. But as they try to defeat the creature before them, three others with powers from a rival organization enter the fray and slay the creature, taking with them a fragment left behind from its body. Afterward, the girls realize that to stand a chance against their rivals and the creatures in Pure Illusion, they must learn to work together and synchronize their feelings in order to transform more effectively.

Titles, propagandas, trailers, and poll under the cut!

#J8: Kemurikusa (TV)

Propaganda:

Here’s ONE bit of propaganda for you: Kemurikusa is made by Tatsuki, the extremely talented director behind the original Kemono Friends anime by Yaoyorozu. This time, Tatsuki’s really stepped up his game: not only is this an improvement from his original short by the same name, this is also both an animation improvement and a writing improvement from the Yaoyorozu made Kemono Friends.

With Tatsuki’s skill as a writer to tell tight, medium-paced stories centering girls and the apocalypse, Kemurikusa focuses on both the emotions of Rin, Rina, and Ritsu, as well as fleshing out Wakaba to be more than just a simple sidekick, but the heart of the series, providing a very typically feminine role of comfort, care, and nurturing. The subversion of typical masculine and feminine roles in the story, especially from a male director, as well as the well-written, well-developed female characters (of which there are about 7, including a spoiler character), is a bonus for people who don’t like stereotypical “cool tough male character/generic nice boring female character who doesn’t do anything” stories.

The concept of a world sapped of resources by technology is also fascinating. [Admin: this part of the propaganda has been cut out due to possible spoilers.] Sadly, I can’t find a trailer, as this anime is SUPER obscure, but I linked the opening video to show another strength as well: the music. Just listen to it: this song is a total banger.

Trigger Warnings: Flashing lights, Child death (in reference to the characters’ motivation to find water)

#J1: Flip Flappers

Propaganda:

Flip Flappers is a magical girl show that brings its own unique twist to the genre, while still being reminiscent of older classics. It has incredibly creative visuals, good characters, and an absolute banger soundtrack! The deeper messages of the show are about finding the courage to start making your own decisions and living your life the way you want it, growing up, and the struggle against controlling authority figures that entails. While it is a fun show, the emotional moments it has hit hard! It also has a yuri narrative (seriously, they even get taken to an all-girls Catholic school yuri setting one time), which I’m sure the himejoshis on this webbed site would appreciate if they saw the show!

Trigger Warnings: Depictions of child and emotional abuse, both at a side character and a main character. Control over children is a common theme in the show.

If you’re reblogging and adding your own propaganda, please tag me @best-underrated-anime so that I’ll be sure to see it.

[putschki1969]

“Sono Saki e” Promotion

Wakana visited the Tower Recrods Shibuya store to promote her newly released album! Tweet 1 | Tweet 2

Digital Album (Purchase/Stream): https://jvcmusic.lnk.to/wakana_sonosakie

Oricon Entry Position

“Sono Saki e” made it to #14 on its first day in the Daily Oricon Charts. That’s honestly lower than I expected, really not the best entry position (especially compared to Keiko who managed to reach #8 on the first day). This doesn’t bode well for the overall performance.

Uta-Net Lyric Essay Part 2

In commemoration of the release of her 3rd original studio album “Sono Saki e”, Wakana has been invited to write three lyric essays for the song column of “Uta-Net”. Part 1 can be found HERE. Part 2 was posted today. You can read the essay on the website. There’s also an audio recording provided, be sure to check it out! This installment is dedicated to “KEMONO feat. Shin'ya Kiyozuka”. Speaking of which, an animated music video for the track was posted on Wakana’s Official YouTube Channel last night. If you haven’t yet, be sure to watch it!

Interview with Real Sound

Source: https://realsound.jp/2023/05/post-1338130.html

We get another longer interview with some interesting insight regarding “Sono Saki e”. Here are some of the highlights┗(•ˇ_ˇ•)―→

With this album, Wakana wants to provide solace for people who are in a dark place right now. Music should always bring light into your world.

Both “Asu wo Yume Mite Utau” as well as “Flag” contain the image of looking towards the future and hoping for a brighter tomorrow. Even though those songs were written long before her and Takebe came up with the final album concept, they fit perfectly into it. 

The album contains a transition between a strong sense of loneliness and slowly gaining hope, realising that you are not alone.

It was actually Takebe who suggested to add some darker elements to “Butterfly Dream”. It turned into a dark fantasy. Hidden withing the cute melody, there’s a muddy desire to possess something that is important to you. The point of view is quite delusional, borderline crazy

Wakana loves the “folk” and rock-ish sound of “Rapa Nui” and she had a blast singing in the language of Easter Island even though she wasn’t really sure how to pronounce most of the words. She tried to listen to more recent recordings of the language but it was still difficult to figure out the best way to sing those lines. The song is about facing your own weaknesses. It’s not always a bad thing to be by yourself. You can find strength in being alone.

“Shirushi” has a strong message of knowing that you always have someone by your side even if they are not physically there with you. Your very existence is proof that someone else has been there and touched your life. Just this thought can be reassurance enough. 

“Kibou” and “Kara” are both about finding light and hope within a dark world. You can be sure that the sun will rise again no matter what. 

Wakana would like us to compare “Tsubasa” and “Kara” since “Kara” is pretty much a sequel. It tell a story of how time has passed between those two songs. She talked with the lyricist about being afraid to trust people. The song is about having been betrayed and hurt in the past which makes you want to hide away and not interact with people anymore. You start to feel like you are completely alone but there comes a time when you realise that no, you are not in fact alone. You always have your friends and family by your side. With their support you have the strength to move forward. 

“KEMONO” is about not being afraid to be different in today’s world and to live your truth with pride. Wakana enjoys the jazzy feel of the piano, she thinks her singing and the piano playing almost sounds like an elaborate game of ping-pong.

“Sono Saki e” actually has the same message as “Ato Hitotsu”, just a little more profound. Finding joy in the small things in our daily lives

Interview with USEN Encore

Source: https://e.usen.com/interview/interview-original/wakana-sonosakihe.html

2023/05/30 Instagram post by Wakana

Finally, my 3rd album "Sono Saki e" will be released!! ️🥳🎉 The day has finally come...✨Can't wait for tomorrow!! ️🤩I’d like to make a little announcement of a program that will be on air the night before the release 🤗 Tonight at around midnight, I will have an appearance on "Artist Voice" on ABC TV📺 I got to shoot in a very nice space🌟 Please take a look ✨You can watch the broadcast on TV or an archived version on Abema ☺️(Source) [Note: Hopefully someone will upload this appearance]

[supercomputer276]

RUNNING TOWARDS YOUR DIRECTION AT IMMENSE SPEEDS

YOU KNOW THE SILLY GHOST BOY!?!??!?!?

I KNOW THE SILLY GHOST BOY!!!!!!!!!

So for those not in the know, Disney's Party was a 2003 party game for the GameCube, developed by Neverland (known mainly for Lufia and Rune Factory) and published by EA. I sought this game out for ages after I saw it being advertised at Innoventions at Tomorrowland. The core premise is that Scrooge McDuck has opened a massive theme park across an archipelago of six themed islands, and the classic Disney cast are visiting and enjoying the park. The core gameplay loop is out of scope for this post, but it's meant to capture the experience of going around a theme park together with your family, visiting attractions (the mini-games) and buying souvenirs. The game's kinda mid from what I recall (my GameCube games are currently buried rn), but it has its charms.

The six playable characters are the classic Disney roster: Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, and... Billy.

Since, y'know, Pluto's a (non-kemono) dog, so he can't really participate like that. So they made up a new character that's Mickey's friend that's a ghost living in a cardboard box to protect him from sunlight.

I always played as Billy since he's the orange character.

[kemojisource]

every tanuki

a compilation of info on every major tanuki in kemoji

A lot of characters in kemoji are based off myth and legends, and interestingly enough Aimoto put a lot of thought into tanuki - most of whom are background characters, but nevertheless it's interesting to find a familiar name.

Let's begin with the most hidden one.

Inugami Kohachi (隠神鼓八千)

He has a real life myth counterpart in the tanuki of Shikoku, Inugami Gyoubu (隠神刑部), known to be the central part of  "Tale of the Matsuyama Disturbance and the Eight Hundred and Eight Tanuki", which is one of the well-known tanuki tales of Japan.

The legends of Inugami Gyoubu have been passed around in Matsuyama, Iyo Province which is now known as Ehime. Mind the name of the province - that's where Iyohime got her name from! Tarouta made Inugami name his daughter in hopes that would make the latter become attached to Yashima more.

Inugami's name, Kohachi, also means 8,000 drums which is in fact the name of his signature attack too.

Tanuki Tasaburou (太三郎狸)

The central tanuki clan of Shikoku, holding power over Yashima. The real life counterpart is also known as Yashima's Bald Tanuki, which was mostly likely the inspiration for Iyo's grandpa, Tasaburou the Third.

Tasaburou of Yashima is one of the three famous tanuki of Japan.According to the legends, Tasaburou was the protector deity of the Yashima Temple, which in manga serves as the home for the tanuki clan. Iyo's genius ability at transformation could be the homage to how he was known to be the best at disguises in all of Japan.

Tasaburou also contested with another famous tanuki, Shibaemon of Awaji.

Kincho (金長)

In the manga, his shop was the where the Mujina Killer basket to keep Kaede in check was manufactured.

From the volume extras, we know that he has an established dyeing business (and is married).

In the legends of the Tokushima Prefecture, a dyeing shop owner saved a tanuki who came to be the shop's guardian and helped the business flourish. The saved tanuki was Kincho, 206 years old and the chief of local tanuki. He is most known to be one of the central figures of the Awa Tanuki Battle (Awa is the old name of Tokushima). The legend is about the war of two great tanuki powers, Kinchou and Rokuemon, in which Shibaemon also took part and Tasaburou mediated after the war in some variations.

Tanuki Danzaburou (団三郎狸)

One of the three famous tanuki of Japan, known on the Sado island.

In the manga, he is the father of Fukuhime, Iyohime's mother, thus making Tasaburou and Danzaburou clans connected. In the extras, he is said to be rich and owns a jewelry shop.

The legends of Danazaburou focus on him tricking humans, and he is said to be the reason why there aren't any kitsune on the Sado island and there's also a legend of him losing the battle of wits to a human, making him quit trickery. However, he would also lent money to those in need.

His daughter, Fukuhime, while isn't based on any tanuki as far as I know, has introduced more Japanese myths bits into the manga. If you are interested, look into the Sword of Totsuka and Kagutsuchi connection. Which brings an interesting question of how kemono know about myths made by humans.

Tanuki Shibaemon (芝右衛門狸)

One of the three famous tanuki of Japan, known on the Awaji island. From the extras we know that she is the leader of a theater troupe.

The legends of Shibaemon also focus on him and the theater.

The three famous tanuki (Tasaburou, Danzaburou and Shibaemon) are also regarded as daimyojin.

And a small extra about the tanuki society.

[heroes-of-the-new-world]

Illustration by vscarok

"Yamato's right," said Deku. "I don't have a Devil Fruit, or Haki either."

Malice's eyes widened. He stared at Deku, straight into his eyes; doubled-over as he was. There was not a hint of fear, or of doubt. Not like before.

"Those hits from before were at thirty percent. Just to see what you were capable of. Right now, I'm hovering around... eighty percent."

Eighty... percent of his strength?!

And those eyes. They weren't innocent any more. Not the innocent eyes that had tormented him so. They were the eyes of a warrior, eyes that matched his form. They were eyes that had seen battle, and won through.

But for all that, all that power, he didn't have Haki. Not a hint of it. Not once did he sense it in his blows.

A cold, dark dread coursed through Malice's soul, his eyes widening in fear.

'If he... if he learns Haki...'

He saw it in his mind's eye. This green haired machine... flying up, charging towards the strongest creature in the heavens. Lord Kaido in his magnificent and awe-inspiring dragon form, a green thunderous hailstorm towards the azure dragon king.

'He... he could be a threat... to Lord Kaido!'

His anger flared again, rising to join his fear. He roared, his entire body coating itself in Haki, a dark emerald sheen. Full Body Armament! No holding back!

"I WON'T LET YOU WIN!" he shrieked. "YOU WON'T LEAVE THIS ISLAND ALIVE!"

He had to die! He could not be allowed to threaten Lord Kaido! If he did, it would all have been for nothing!

"Seimei Kikan! Bakuha! Full Armament! Tekkai Kemono Kenpo!"

His wounded body bulged, his fangs growing back, as his full power erupted.

"No, we'll be leaving this island together. All of us," replied Deku. "You included!"

Deku's body glowed. For a moment Malice was bewildered. What kind of dumb thing was that to say?

No! He was going to take him prisoner! Give him back to the Marines! Return him to the fate from which the Beast Pirates had accidentally rescued him!

The world was spinning, but Malice could only see one thing. Deku, hovering there, the man he had to kill.

"DIE!" he roared. "KAITEN!"

"Let me teach you something, Malice," replied Deku, with perfect calm. He reared back his hand, glowing with emerald light. "Let these words be seared into your memory forever! Villain!"

"SHINGEKIBIIIII!" Malice roared, and the blonde haired dinoman swung his tail as hard as he could.

With a yell, Deku backhanded him with his free hand. Malice fell back off balance, his body a mass of pain, his heart falling into the depths.

That was everything he had. He had split galleons in half with that power, smashed cliff faces, snapped Marine battleships like twigs!

And he had been backhanded…by that brat.

And Deku's glow grew brighter, blinding him a shining green star.

"Go further beyond!" Deku grasped his right hand, reared it back, gritting his teeth and stepping forward. "PLUS!"

And he struck him, right in the stomach.

"ULTRAAAAAAAAAAA!"

Malice was beyond pain. He could only feel himself moving, flying backwards, out and away, over the waters, soaring into the clouds.

And he knew no more.

[Chapter 16, Heroes of the New World by Zaru]

[ryounyan]

Last week I had a Dream about Aziraphale and Crowley having sex. Let me describe it. Where can I begin?? Well, they ware actual Aziraphale and Crowley, but more similar to Michael Sheen and David Tennant. They both were switches. And that was like feeling about "Summer Wars" and "Kemono no ko"... maybe more like "Paprika"... and like "Utena - the revolutionary girl". Yes, I am anime lover. So, what am I trying to tell?? There was not actual sex. That was more like total synchronicity and aether. It's like meditative orgasm that actually not about physical but it feels like also physical.

Aziraphale and Crowley were not naked. They were out of physical bodies. And it feels like so overwhelming happiness and weightless.

Example from "Utena". During the duel the swords were taken from chests of companions. Only companions can donate the swords for duelling characters and only dueling groups can step in the arena. Actually arena can be seeing only by people that were there. The "pure" and "naive" can't see it. I definitely love this metaphor of sex. Because everything feels like duel on the arena first finding right people. Also there is description of Love in "Utena" - loneliness and hundreds of Swords in total silence. But when Love is consensual - everything is changing and makes characters being free.

Okay, okay, watch it. Just do it. Manga is also awesome. Oh, my... I am supposed to talk about the Dream.

Well...

Let's take it from the cut off scene. Literally exists image of floating island with only bookshop (aka "Castle in the Sky"). And Crowley (I confess here, I never watched "Doctor Who", but I watched "Quantum Jump") appearing on the entrance of the bookshop from some kind of lightning door. Aziraphale is too emotional and trying to explain something. Crowley literally in pain and roaring to the wall.

Aziraphale: F@€k me!! You never listening!! The last time also.

Crowley: I am all ears now.

Aziraphale: "You are going too fast" and "What can I do for you in return"??

Crowley looks clueless.

Aziraphale: Really?? Oh my goodness!! Let me be straight... as much as I could be...

Crowley: You couldn't be straight. 'cause you aren't. I kissed you and your tongue "accidentally" fell in my mouth.

Aziraphale [the Marvelous mode]: That's why I am called Mr. Fell.

Crowley, taking off sunglasses, giggling: Wh??

Aziraphale, definitely happy: At least that makes you laugh.

Crowley smiling in Pain: Angel, you are my everything. Literally. I can't... I can't be... I can't... I won't be without you. Because it's barely existence. It's nothing. I can't feel. I can't see. I want nothing... [Sliding on the floor.] Angel, tell me, what I must do?? I want to finish it. I tried to finished myself. But every time I see your sad eyes. I... I can't...

Aziraphale [gently touching Crowley's face and drinking the tiers, whispering]: I'll be much direct as I can. Because I am on my limits. [Watching in the eyes.] F@€k me now.

Crowley looks like small monkey, pretty much confused and disconnected.

Aziraphale [already laying over Crowley and violently kissing]: "Now" means NOW!!

From this point the Dream becomes less physical. Probably because Aziraphale and Crowley are not humans. Because I remember to feel them both as the Energies. So limitless and out of comprehension. They were there, on that small floating island, and in the same Time they were the actual Beginning. Not alpha and omega. They were ALL possible Knowledge.

Crowley was crying at the end. Crying hysterically. Overloud of Emotions. Aziraphale was less loud, probably because their face was on the Crowley's chest.

Then everything was falling down. I was (probably) in another Dream.

[kokiafans]

As previously posted here, KOKIA updated her official webshop KOKIA Jirushi with pre-order pages for her upcoming releases: the 25th anniversary concert Blu-ray release (including a limited edition including a special booklet and signature), and her 25th Anniversary Best The Lighthouse. All are currently scheduled to ship around September 21.

In preparation for today's stream of the concert, I have posted the track lists below under a Read more link, so you can either choose to read up on which songs to expect, or to fully ignore this and go into the stream unspoiled. I will be listing the albums on which the songs first appeared, so you can use this list as a way to track down the album if you discover a new song you love!

I will update the discography page later today.

KOKIA 25th anniversary concert 'you and me' tracklist

Masquerade (prologue)

Maigo no watashi wa gin no kitsune to kin no koucha o (’I would have golden tea with a silver fox during being lost’) (from Gin no kitsune to kin no koucha o)

Fukurou ~Fukurou ga shiraseru kyaku ga kita to~ ('The Owl ~The owl tells that we have uninvited guests~') (from Animal CD vol.1)

Hontou no oto ('real sound') (from moment)

Kotou ('isolated island') (from Hoshi no uta kaze no naka)

Tora ~ hiru to yoru ga ai shita kemono~ ('The Tiger ~The beast who was loved by day and night~') (from Animal CD vol.4)

Cells (new song; will appear on her new album The Lighthouse)

Life ~seimei no hibiki~ ('Echo of life') (from EVOLVE to LOVE)

Hoshi no keiji ('Star revelation') (from PIECES 2)

Dragon (from Animal CD vol.4)

The Lighthouse (new song; will appear on her new album The Lighthouse)

Utau hito ('singing people') (from Uta ga chikara)

Anshin no naka ('in peace') (from Remember me)

Hoshi no uta (’Song of stars’) (from Hoshi no uta kaze no naka)

Moment ~ima o ikiru~ ('Live in the now') (from moment)

Wataridori ('Migratory bird') (from Animal CD vol.4)

Kaze wa yuu (’Wind whispers’) (from Hoshi no uta kaze no naka)

Yume no tochuu ('on my way to my dream') (from Where to go my love?)

Kisetsu hazure no sakura ('Late blooming cherry blossoms') (from Gin no kitsune to kin no koucha o)

Jinsei wa uta no you ne (’life is like a song, isn’t it’) (from ALIVE the live history)

From the day 1 performance (not in the stream, Blu-ray only):

Chiisa na uta ('little song') (from the VOICE)

Chouwa ('Harmony') (from trip trip)

EXEC_COSMOFLIPS/. (from PIECES)

Backstage, interview

KOKIA 25th anniversary best album 'The Lighthouse' tracklist

NOTE: The web shop mentions that the track list is possibly subject to change before release.

Disc 1

The cell / ＊new song

Hoshi no keiji ('Star revelation') / From the album PIECES 2, theme song for the game Shan Hai Jing Hua ('Flowers in the mirror of mountains and seas')

Shoudou ('Impulse') / From the album PIECES 2 theme song for the game 'Echocalypse'

Otentou-sama wa waratteru (’the Sun is laughing’) / From the album Kono sekai no katasumi de ('In this corner of the world')

Yagi ~ninja yagi ya~ (’Goat ~I'm the ninja goat~’) / From the album Animal CD vol.3

Maigo no watashi wa gin no kitsune to kin no koucha o (’I would have golden tea with a silver fox during being lost’) / From the album Gin no kitsune to kin no koucha o ('Golden tea with a silver fox')

Dragon / from the album Animcal CD vol.4

Hollow / ＊new song

The Lighthouse / ＊new song

Ochite yuku... ('Falling down...') / ＊new song

Hoshi no uta (’Song of stars’) / From the album Hoshi no uta kaze no naka ('Song of stars in the wind')

Hoshi ni natta inu (’the dog that became a star’) / From the album Kono sekai no katasumi de ('In this corner of the world')

Kisetsu hazure no sakura ('Late blooming cherry blossoms') / from the album Gin no kitsune to kin no koucha o ('Golden tea with a silver fox')

Wataridori ('Migratory bird') / from the album Animal CD vol.4

Kaze wa yuu... (’Wind whispers’) / from the album Hoshi no uta kaze no naka ('Song of stars in the wind') Disc 2

Fukurou ~Fukurou ga shiraseru kyaku ga kita to~ ('The Owl ~The owl tells that we have uninvited guests~') / from the album Animal CD vol.1

Kurage ~uchuuyuuei Floating soul~ (’Jellyfish ~space walk~’) / from the album Animal CD vol.3

Kotou (’isolated island’) / from the album Hoshi no uta kaze no naka ('Song of stars in the wind')

Makenai you ni (’Don’t give up’) / from the album Kono sekai no katasumi de ('In this corner of the world')

I'll be there / theme song for the game Marfusha

Tora ~ hiru to yoru ga ai shita kemono~ ('The Tiger ~The beast who was loved by day and night~') / from the album Animal CD vol.4

Rakuda ~kiri e ni natteku~ (’Camel ~would make for a cut-out picture~’) / from the album Animal CD vol. 3

Buta ~mondai nai buu~ (’Pig ~no problem, oink~’) / from the album Animal CD vol.3

Kuma ~kuma ono hatsukoi kuma tta na~ ('Bear ~the bear’s first love, he’s stumped~') / from the album Animal CD vol.1

Tanuki ~matsuri no yoru~ ('Raccoon dog ~festival night~') / from the album Animal CD vol.1

Hebi ~hanihohebi tanchou fujin~ ('Snake ~hanihoheto Madam minor~') / from the album Animal CD vol.2

Tokei jikake no TikTok ('The TikTok of clockworks') / from the album Gin no kitsune to kin no koucha o ('Golden tea with a silver fox')

Sagashimono wa uta no naka ('The things I'm looking for are inside songs') / from the album Gin no kitsune to kin no koucha o ('Golden tea with a silver fox')

Kakurenbo ('Hide-and-seek') / ＊new song

I LOVE YOU 2020 / from the album Hoshi no uta kaze no naka ('Song of stars in the wind')

Uma ~kaze no uma~ (’Horse ~horse of the wind~’) / from the album Animal CD vol.3

[starbage]

i do the same thing in sl lol. are you using a mesh body? my avi uses the kemono body which i like the look of but has limited clothing/accesory options bc of its different shape + not being widely used. your helmet is really cool, where did you get it? (or if you made it yourself, have you got a marketplace store?)

hi! yea, i love using SL as my weird little dollmaker sandbox with any and every little item i can get my grubby hands on!! I don't like paying money for games I don't spend a considerable amount of time playing, so my avi is actually 100% free and a result of months of digital dumpster-diving. i find it fun, but it's... admittedly very difficult to play this way.

i use magnum yoshikawa's 4.x anime body, which is found here in Kowloon. that said, some of the other products in the store give off a Not The Best Vibe, so i guess beware of that. generally i hide most of the body itself and use clothes to give my avatar more of a Shape, because AB4.x is pretty niche and also doesn't look that good on its own lol. i also like to change the leg textures/colors to make the illusion of leggings, shown in this older version of my avi:

the space helmet is from here! i edited it to make some of the weirder looking bits invisible, along with changing the colors of course :-) the star/hairclip decos are from a plethora of ingame store/group gifts that i don't remember off the top of my head, but I know a few (mainly the moon hairclip) are from a giftbox in Conejo Island, though i don't really frequent that place anymore. The cord object in the back is just some custom flexi-prims

[garden-of-omegas]

⚜ garden paths ⚜

⚜ arcana ⚜ obey me! ⚜ a3! ⚜ ensemble stars!! ⚜ ayakashi ⚜ ikemen sengoku ⚜ ikemen vampire ⚜ food fantasy ⚜ twisted wonderland ⚜ mechat ⚜ blush blush ⚜ boyfriend dungeon ⚜ coral island ⚜ monster prom ⚜ dream daddy ⚜ our life ⚜ xoxo droplets ⚜ error143 ⚜ blooming panic ⚜ when the night comes ⚜ errant kingdom ⚜ andromeda six ⚜ john doe+ ⚜ corruption of champions ⚜ genshin impact ⚜ honkai: star rail ⚜ fire emblem: three houses ⚜ legend of zelda ⚜ hades ⚜ danganronpa ⚜ pokemon ⚜ dramatical murder ⚜ bnha ⚜ one piece ⚜ naruto ⚜ jjba ⚜ hxh ⚜ demon slayer ⚜ tokyo revengers ⚜ chainsaw man ⚜ saint seiya ⚜ record of ragnarok ⚜ houseki no kuni ⚜ haikyuu ⚜ mob psycho 100 ⚜ bungou stray dogs ⚜ golden kamuy ⚜ kemono jihen ⚜ utapri ⚜ disastrous life of saiki k. ⚜ the way of the househusband ⚜ spyxfamily ⚜ nanbaka ⚜ black butler ⚜ ohshc ⚜ hetalia ⚜ kamisama kiss ⚜ vampire knight

[eloaholiveira]

Little info dump on my doggy au !! From what i have done with the story rn, things may change tho !!!

Both Sonic and Tails were Eggman's lab rats, he planned to use them for experiments when they were pups, but at some point he decided to send Tails away and Sonic was left alone with other kemono on the facility

Some long time after in the story Sonic and the others planned to escape the facility, but once they were out GUN got their hands on them and decided they were too dangerous to roam around freely, then caging them in different methods across the Starfall islands

How Sonic got out is the story being told currently in Mobian Friend

And i plan to reute with Tails and tell how Shadow met Sonic later on in other comic(s)