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The Disney movie most likely to make each Blades LI Cry

Welcome to what has basically been my idle thought for the last few weeks. Note that this is not necessarily what I think would be their favorite (Mal's being Tangled is as close to canon as can be without a copyright issue), but the one most likely to make them cry.

I'm extremely open to comments and suggestions!

In reverse alphabetical order this time because I feel bad that Valax is always the last one if I go alphabetically or in order of party entry.

Valax- Moana

"You know who you are. You know what you have to do."

So much of this movie is about discovering yourself and the value of following your heart above all else, which is so much of Valax's journey. This is one where I have a very particular moment in mind. At the end of the movie, we realize that volcano villain Te Kā is really compassionate creator Te Fiti. The idea of finding your true self, and that true self being so good for the world would resonate with Valax for personal and mother-related reasons.

Tyril- Toy Story 2

"Somewhere in that pad of stuffing is a toy who taught me that life’s only worth living if you’re being loved"

Buzz is a duty-bound, cocky addition to the group who had to take on the painful journey of learning that the world is not what he thought it was. But he finds a new family and purpose along the way. Then in Toy Story 2, he has to face those demons again with Ultra Buzz and try to save his kidnapped friend, bringing up memories of MC being taken. You also have the fact that Andy will inevitably grow up while the toys stay the same age, which must hit hard for very long-lived Tyril. There's a lot here for him to pretend not to be tearing up about.

Nia- Frozen

"I never knew that winter could be so beautiful."

We know how much Nia struggles with the idea that there is Shadow in her, that it's dangerous and wrong. So I think Elsa's journey- hiding the magic, losing control and hurting people, being desperately loved regardless- would get Nia. (And I see her as a movie crier anyway.)

Mal- Encanto

"You’re exactly what this family needs. You just need to see it."

Mirabel, like Mal, sees herself as the one without anything special to offer, on the margins of her amazing family despite wanting so desperately to help. And the theme of not clinging so tightly to the past, the fear of loss and the people who aren't here anymore, would definitely get Mal (whether he ends up leaving his mom or his kids at the end of Book 3).

Imtura- Mulan

"The greatest gift and honor is having you for a daughter."

Hell yeah, strong warrior woman who is not doing what her society wants her to is very Imtura. But specifically the moment Mulan has at the end with her father, where she lays out all her accomplishments and all he cares about is that she's home safe. And given her difficult relationship with her mother and lack of closure, I think this would get her choking up.

Aerin- Beauty and the Beast

"As the years passed, he fell into despair and lost all hope. For who could ever learn to love a beast?"

Lots of relevant themes in this one. Strong idiot hunter who's very popular, but really the villain. Book-obsessed protagonist everyone avoids because they don't get her. Prince who was physically transformed into a monster by his own greed and selfishness. I think Aerin would really resonate with aspects of Belle and Beast, and be more emotional than he would admit when they find a way to be happy and accepted.