#Kukochihiko

[getmoneyghoul]

got that dog

[typemoonconfessions]

[typemoonsmashorpass]

[fateroulette]

Kukochihiko

im sure this guy wasn't in any way inspired by any elden ring guys or anything

1x:

[nasuversekinkmeme]

Mitsunari got that dog in him (It's Kukochihiko)

Oh ho ho!

[lanliingwang]

I kind of ship kukochihiko and mitsunari thanks to this event tbh

[dognutterscanfightme]

Type-Moon made a dog-themed event but painted both Woodwose and Kukochihiko as villains and killed off Douga after a brief period on-screen. Proof that Type-Moon is no different from your typical dognutter.

[animegirlsakurablr]

Shenanigans in the Grand Order, part 755

You're not helping, Mori!

Betrayal... 2!! (Aka he really is on our side)

So there is a reason for him (Yamanami) to mention the haori to Okita, Saito, and Hijikata.

*snorts*

What did Nobu say earlier in this event? Always expect a betrayal, or something like that?

Dun dun duuuuun.

(If anyone doesn't understand who this is, I suggest looking up the Wikipedia pages of Toyotomi Hidetsugu and Mogami Yoshiaki.)

Wait a sec, wasn't he (Hidetsugu) killed to make sure Hideyori became the next in line?

That does happen. No, really.

And cousin to Date Masamune.

I'm not making that up, either.

[hasmashdoneanythingwrong]

Oh, now I get why Iyo’s thing is a magatama, because the sword and mirror regalia were already there with Kukochihiko and Himiko.

That took way too long for me to get I think.

[zukazukazuka]

Serika Toa to Retire on April 27, 2025

Long reflective navel-gazing and emotional processing under the cut.

tl;dr: If I had a nickel for every time I inadvertently planned a trip during a Soragumi taidan, I'd have two nickels.

Second nickel hurts way worse.

Inevitably, living on the opposite side of the world means I usually wake up to messages about these things before I actually see them for myself. I remember waking up on July 7, 2017 to things like "wow...hope you like Soragumi!" when her transfer was announced. It feels oddly prophetic that that year we inadvertently planned our trip to catch Asaka Manato's taidan show as well as Kiki's last Grand Theater show with Hanagumi. I cried a lot on that trip, honestly.

Once you start to immerse yourself, it's easy to get attached to your first round of top stars. We'd gotten to see Maasama and Soragumi in Elisabeth the year before, and I was sad she was leaving. Hanagumi was our home troupe, and my favorite actress was transferring. Both shows were incredible, and to this day SANTE!! remains my favorite revue of all time. I think we saw it some ridiculous amount of eight times, back when it was possible to have the privilege of satisfying your brainrot by waiting outside the Tokyo Theater at 5 AM in hopes of getting same-day tickets. I remember the utter devastation of seeing that show from the 4th row, of getting arrowed with a Kukochihiko stare from the silver bridge during her duet with Mirio that made me squirm in my seat. I remember how loud the audience was on senshuuraku in Tokyo, it felt like we were at a rock concert rather than a Takarazuka show, and how satisfying that was, despite the tears.

It's hard to believe that was seven years ago, which feels both so close (literally to a degree, as you don't have to scroll very far down this blog to get my live reaction posts lol) and somehow yet so far away (thanks COVID).

Two months ago, we bought tickets to go back to Japan in January, our first trip since 2019.

This morning I woke up to messages again.

And now apparently I've stumbled yet again into a Soragumi taidan, "my" taidan, which of course I knew ultimately was on the nearer horizon since June 2023, but could never have guessed how fraught everything in between would become.

I can't help but feel exceptionally, heartbreakingly sad.

I fell in love with Kiki from the very first time I set foot in Quatre Reves and saw her photo as Rudolf in 2014. She has always been my favorite since that day, and by the time she goes it will have been effectively 10 and a half years. 10 years, nibante under two long-running top stars, through pandemic closures and changes, and effectively 1.5 GT shows as top. In truth, I'd always prepared myself for a short run. 3 shows would've been just enough to give her 'decent' time without really feeling like they were just shoveling her off after so long as #2, although I would've been cranky about it. 4 or 5 would have been an ideal sweet spot. At this point, I'm sure 3 was always the initial plan, and I hope that had been satisfying for her going into things.

It just extra fucking sucks now.

Today I can't help but feel regret for falling off as much as I did after her transfer. I was able to see her in both of those 2019 trips, thankfully at least once on stage, but the double whammy of Mirio leaving and COVID closures made it feel a lot hard to stay connected to Takarazuka in general - which is ironic, given that I will never, ever not find it surreal to watch a raku livestream on my fucking couch at 12 AM. But I didn't watch as many as I could have. One of my favorite things had always been seeing iride photos on twitter, and it made me feel like even if I couldn't be there, I could still "keep up" with what was happening day to day. Unfortunately (or rather fortunately, given this last year) I am famously too lazy to make a lot of effort to read things in Japanese, even if Takarazuka helped improve it for a time. I have limited space and desire to buy dozens of GRAPHs or other magazines for interviews. I moved on to other interests, but always kept one finger on the pulse of things. At one point, as things went on longer and longer, I thought so many times "hey girl, if you wanna pull a MiyaRuri and bounce without making top, I fully respect and support that, even if I won't get to see you one last time."

Well.

I don't have much I want to say here about what happened last year, except that I hope such a horrendous tragedy does ultimately lead to a lot of reform at the revue. Unlike apparently most everyone, I didn't go digging around the internet for names and 'what really' happened (see: lazy, also not my fucking business). I don't know, I don't want to know, and at this point frankly I don't really care about anyone's particular opinion about the people involved, or whatever outcome they think should have happened.

But we are where we are, now.

Last week, in my naive hope that after we got through Escalier's break with no taidan announcement, I was guessing that she might yet go later next year. I'd been reading the schedule wrong and complaining about the possibility of a late summer taidan, because Japan is fucking horrendous in summer, only to realize that it would've really been October, which would be ideal, although truthfully I'm not sure I could have swung a second trip in one year. I'd been sad about not getting to see her possible ohirome during my favorite time of year, since I couldn't swing a trip last year. In hindsight, I'm glad it turned out as "lucking" into actually seeing taidan rather than potentially have booking a trip last fall and "wasting" it, and that I no longer have to worry about whether or not I get to see it. But it still really fucking sucks.

Part of what helps offset the hurt of an actress retiring, especially your actress, especially a top star, is the celebration of all that's come before. Coming in as a fan in 2014, I saw all of the photos and videos of the last day festivities of Teru and Chie, which continued through all of the others that left in subsequent years. I felt devastated for the top stars who left during the height of pandemic closures, who couldn't have that, and for fans who couldn't get to see it. I'm not even sure what taidans look like these days, as I'm sorry to say a consequence of only trailing vaguely along on the hype train for the past several years is that I haven't seen any taidan shows or bothered with social media to know if they do even a semblance of those last day activities, even for the troupe. It makes me sad to think that maybe those sorts of things are perhaps long gone, just generally. Even if they aren't, though, I doubt we'd get any of that, anyway.

So in absence of that element or really any other joy, all I can really feel is bitterly sad.

In truth, I have a lot of complex feelings about her whole run, and have for many years, but those aren't things I care to lay out here. Suffice it to say, this whole situation feels like icing on that whole cake, I guess.

As I was writing all of this, I realized that just because of timing and that we usually prioritized seeing grand theater shows over small ones, the only time I will have seen Kiki live in a lead show will be her last one. I realize that compared to many people I'm privileged to go at all, let alone the number of times I've already done so in the past, but I'm still utterly heartbroken.

At the end of Escalier last weekend, I'd been so happy to see a semblance of her old self again. Her jokes, her smile, which has always felt like sunshine to me. I can't ever know her real feelings, but I hope that maybe there is some relief for her, knowing there's an end in sight. I hope that despite everything, she can find a satisfying life after the fact, that she'll still be able to perform, if she wishes. At the end of it all, I do feel thankful for the things we do have, the experiences I've had up to this point. My one tiny silver lining is that Sakura is (supposedly, maybe, fingers crossed) hanging around, hopefully for a while, because she's an incredible powerhouse and deserves the world. I'm grateful to her for being Kiki's partner and radiating love at her on stage, and terribly looking forward to seeing that in person.

Anyway, time to go cry some more, and eventually write a letter.

[getmoneyghoul]

[backflipstowardstheroot]

due to tumblr only having two options for poll length this will go until after the new event drops so uh, well you know

[nero-draco]

Part 2

Part 1 here

Arctic Summer World

+ I only read the summary of the story. Can't say it left a strong impression on me. I guess the serious part didn't left a mark on me since it just thrown at the last bits. While the fun stuff are there but its mostly just the usual FGO humor. At least nothing as memorable as "Raikou, Kiyo, and Serenity lava swimming" in Halloween for example.

+ The 5* Servant are all top tier and worth to get at least one of them. Proto Merlin is Merlin but arts, which seems simple but since art team is the most stable way at handling CQ her presence can't be understated. Summer Ibuki is probably the best AoE art looper. And Summer Skadi is now the top Quick meta support. The 4* ones are pretty great too such as Summer Erice and the welfare Summwr Valkyrie.

+ The gimmick of the event is fun. Like, the servants chibi sprites that appears as you expand an area is cute, and the news headline detaling what others servants were doing are fun to read.

Guda Guda Shin Yamatai Koku

+ Story wise its probably one of my top favorite ones in FGO events. The brutality and tragedy of warring states is shown here. All the characters also pretty solid. For example, Nobu isn't the main star on this event but her character here is the best for me compared to her previous appearances. But I think what I love most the main theme the story has. Its that Man's nature is still a Beast, they betray each other and the weak ones are up to the mercy of the strong. The way Kukochihiko says "Its up to you to closes the age of beast and open the age of man" really speaks to me about what this event is all about. And I love it.

+ Rikyu is also amazing villain. The way she bertray everyone, torment Ishida, and in fact checkmated everyone at the end and only concede due to Komahime and Guda talking her out. Her motive is also reasonable although her endgame plan didn't make much sense (maybe it just the translation idk).

+ I think Iyo is pretty cute. Also loves her backstory with Kukochihiko and Himiko.

+ Gimmick wise the event is nothing special. It does have good farming value though.

+ The Rengoku alt skin is neat. Wish it change the outfit a bit though.

+ The new servants are good I think. Both are great AoE looper especially Iyo. She can loop in lv90++ node in Morgan event dor example.

Halloween 2022

- The stort feels a bit underwhelming. The climax fight is anti-climatic (I guess that's the joke) and the villain is just plain unlikeable. Are Lasagna seriously trying to hint it being future servant?

+ I love the forming your army as the event gimmick. As Suikoden fan I'm really enjoying it.

+ Huyan is a pretty fun character. Huang Feihu is cool dad. Not much to say about Shi Jin Liz.

+ Nothing special about the new servants gameplay wise. Pretender Liz is AoE Pretender in case you missed Oberon (though Oberon's value lies as busted farming support). Huyan and Feihu are pretty solid.

Chaldea Fairy Knight Cup

+ It doesn't have much story. But I enjoy some servants interaction. And I think the climax scene with Britomart is pretty cool, more than what I would expect at least.

+ While Britomart real appearance is a bit... let down, and I'm not fan of her dress, I think character wise she's not too bad. She feels to me like better version of Saber Lily. Basically her but has more gutso. And I love her being excited instead at facing adversity. Her attitude is admirable.

+ The Exhibition Quests are fun. Although its a bit letdown since I don't feel as much frustration as with EQ quests from previous events (lv90+ Nero, MHXA, etc). Europa's one the closest thing to make me feel frustrated.

[nasuversekinkmeme]

Weekly Roundups: Prompts

FATE/STAY NIGHT

Sakura voring Shirou. You can play it however you'd like - Shirou afraid or willing, Sakura protective or monstrous, and any kind of ending is fine too (digested, let go, or just trapped inside of her).

FATE/ZERO

I've been thinking about it a normal amount. Kirei Kotomine and knife play. Imagine the tension of facing a man who could very well stab you at any moment and reveling in the sight, not just draw blood superficially from the skin, but hit the knife deep. Using it as a metaphor for penetration, even. I love him. He could be doing this to Kiritsugu I guess.

FGO

smut, With the arrival of both Hakunos to FGO, I believe a good old fashioned bisexual threesome is in order don't you?

Bart, Guda, and drowning metaphors? Bart is a weak servant + a pirate against his will who had to force a facade 24/7 so as to not let his crew down. I think he'd relate to guda in some ways. Something something I can't save you I can't pull you to the shore on my own but at least I can keep your head above water for a bit. We've both learned how to swim in this bitch of a life.

smut, Yu Mei-Ren Xiang Yu doing the do with a very enthusiastic Mash. This is probably the most random ship I've thought of.

smut, Mitsunari got that dog in him (It's Kukochihiko)

smut, Thinking on Guda or Gudako getting Passionlip off, either through going down on her or using their hands. Lovely dovey moment, helping a girl with big claws who probably hasn't had much loving touch in her life, maybe some cute crying.

smut, Meltryllis trying to give Guda/Gudako a handjob, still wearing her big sleeves. Despite how clumsy it is, Guda thinks it's the hottest thing.

kagetora losing her shit. idc if she also loses the smile or it gets psychotic but yeah. also bonus points if harunobu gets involved

Dear Nasuverse Kink Meme. Please make the two Master characters from the hit mobile phone JRPG "Fate/Grand Order" kiss on the mouth. Art or fic fills are both okay. All I request is that they not be depicted as siblings. Any other explanation for why both of them exist at the same time is okay. Thank you for your consideration. Best regards, Anon.

You know how Nobus like "wait a sec you can't be Rikyu he was tall as hell!" I would like to make a requrst for tall Rikyu please

[hasarjunadoneanythingwrong]

kukochihiko, serizawa kamo, tanaka shinbei, and shibata katsuie all also had full sprites instead of doing the mud monster thing guys like maxwells demon or akechi mitsuhide did, or straight up not fighting themselves like mitsunari Ishida, takechi zuizan, yamanami keisuke, or takasugi shinsaku, but its really unusual to get two of them like this

two of these most likely npcs have battle sprites