#Yu-yu kondo

[inkymari]

The cfv D series protagonist trio but they're in a haunted house attraction

[couldtransitionsaveher]

YU-YU KONDO from CARDFIGHT VANGUARD OVERDRESS/WILL+DRESS

JUSTIFICATION:

"Listen. *LISTEN.* I have made three whole essays about how trans this girl is. To sum it up: her deck’s comic is transformation, her avatars are all female, she’s more confident in a dress, she confesses to having a secret she hasn’t told anyone but never actually to what that secret is, honestly I’m still expecting them to maybe make her come out in later series of the franchise, because, there’s so much evidence of Transness that I honestly don’t see how it could be unintentional. Again: three whole essays." - @infinity-squared-comics

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[captainstrawberrywings]

Graffart art have had 2 different collabs with Cardfight vanguard Overdress 1st one is about the 1st season

And the 2nd is about Will dress

[infinity-squared-comics]

A Transgender Reading of Cardfight!! Vanguard Overdress.

Yu-yu Kondo is trans. It’s written into the core of their character. This is probably the most trans coded character I have seen in any media. And I have evidence, both textual and meta textual, to support this. Keep in mind that as a trans girl myself I have a certain perspective looking into this.

Textual Evidence:

In the speech in overdress episode 24, Yu-yu comments on having a secret they can’t share with anyone. This secret is not brought up before or since in the show, nor is it ever confirmed or stated what this secret is. While not confirmed, it is quite possible and even likely that this type of secret would be a matter of identity, such as being queer in some way.

Yuyu is shown to have a greater level of confidence in early episodes while wearing feminine clothes

Yu-yu smiles in episode 15 when complimented on their makeup skills, and is shown to enjoy applying makeup

While it seems like Yu-yu being nervous to present feminine in public might be seen as evidence against a feminine identity, it could also be seen as nerves at presenting openly that many trans people face, especially early in their transition.

Yu-yu’s main clothes in the first two seasons are fairly androgynous, with the pullover very much resembling a “dysphoria hoodie” that many trans people wear to alleviate gender dysphoria by hiding body shape. Yu-yu’s will+dress outfit as well is not heavily gendered, and the only especially masculine clothes they’re seen to wear in the show is the school uniform, which they would not choose themselves.

Meta textual evidence:

Looking at the cards Yu-yu plays, the first vanguard is an egg. An “egg” is a term used to refer to trans people before they realize they’re trans, and it would be very fitting for a trans character to start each game as an egg before evolving into their true form.

The second and third cards in Yu-yu’s ride line are both female humanoids, and the grade 3 Nirvana that acts as Yu-Yu’s avatar in fights is seen going from a more androgynous to a much more feminine form throughout it’s three cards. As the vanguard is the card meant to embody and represent you as the fighter, it is very possible that Yu-yu choosing feminine cards for their vanguard could hint at a feminine gender identity. As well, Nirvana’s gradual change from androgynous to feminine could be seen as a symbol of Yu-yu growing more confident in their own feminine identity.

The overdress mechanic is a mechanic of change, as Yu-yu puts it, of accepting all parts of yourself and moving forward, and is very fitting and apt as a trans metaphor.

In series precedent:

Cardfight vanguard has had gay people before, shown by team new Nippon in the G series, where Arata Nishizawa confessed his love to two other boys. While prior vanguard series have kept queer relationships between main characters as heavy subtext, and it is possible that the same will happen in the current series, I like to believe that the casual acceptance and normalization of queer identities in early episodes of season 1 (when Megumi thinks Yu-yu and Danji are dating) gives me hope that we’ll have confirmation. Having a trans person, especially a main character, in one of my favorite franchises, would mean the world to me, and to countless other fans.

[mipeltaja-art]

Like a Dragon Ishin behind the scenes, treating the yakuza cast as actors.

[double-trans-tournament]

[satori-the-miracle-boy]

OH LOOK IT'S SHOHEI AND INO AND KONDO IT'S NOYA AND SUGA AND KUROO JUST LOOK

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COMMISSION. 1,435 for Yu-Yu Kondo from Cardfight Vanguard. These icons are free to use, but please credit me if you use them. preview && download link under the cut.

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[gancegancerevo]

I realized Danji satisfies the men in his life better than the women.

His male friendships consist of: Yu-yu: Classic bro relationship, friendly competitors, help each other with character development Tohya: Beat Tohya up so bad he came to his senses and upgraded to being a hobo Michiru: Pseudo-caretaker and errand boy Sam: Steamy hot affair Partners against Uniformers Zakusa: Friends who watch over Blackout

Compare that to the women in his life: Megumi: Arguably negative role model with how little he notices her and his overall attitude to bigger problems Haruka: Mostly her fault The irresponsible half of Mirei's caretakers compared to Haruka's responsibility and loyalty Sophie Bell: Unsatisfying fights in America Mirei: Abandoned her without warning and failed as a big brother before Tomari: Notable exception; they seem to get along and work together fine

[jh-7]

Since we have yet to see this season’s obligatory heavily trans coded yu-yu speech, I have high hopes for Friday’s episode.

[inkymari]

Jheva! Yu-yu and Rezael! Akina

[momo0608]

Al parecer estamos cerca de decirle adios a la era de Yu-yu Kondo y a sus amigos😭🥺✨️.

[badyuyutipsfor001discount]

[imasallstars]

INTERDIMENSION FESTIVAL: IDOLM@STER★♥LOVE LIVE! UTA GASSEN

Information regarding the first IJIGEN FES 2023 live has been revealed! The live will occur in the TOKYO DOME on the 9th and 10th of December 2023. This first fes will feature three branches of IDOLM@STER performing with four branches of Love Live!

The voice providers participating in this stop are as follows:

DAY 1 ONLY

IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS 　Kotomi Aihara (Shiki Ichinose), Hiromi Igarashi (Anzu Futaba), Asami Takano (Frederica Miyamoto), Yuki Nakashima (Yuuki Otokura), Yuko Iida (Kanade Hayami), Honoka Inoue (Nanami Asari), Sumire Uesaka (Anastasia), Aya Suzaki (Minami Nitta), Miyu Tomita (Akira Sunazuka), Ru Thing (Syuko Shiomi), Teru Ikuta (Natalia), Hina Tachibana (Nagi Hisakawa), Nanami Yamashita (Yui Ohtsuki) IDOLM@STER MILLION LIVE 　Haruka Yamazaki (Mirai Kasuga), Azusa Tadokoro (Shizuka Mogami), Machico (Tsubasa Ibuki), Momo Asakura (Serika Hakozaki), Kotori Koiwai (Tomoka Tenkubashi), Atsuki Nakamura (Roco Handa), Emi Hirayama (Reika Kitakami), Yui Watanabe (Nao Yokoyama) IDOLM@STER SHINY COLORS 　Karin Isobe (Kogane Tsukioka), Chisa Suginuma (Mamimi Tanaka), Anna Yamaki (Sakuya Shirase), Shio Watanabe (Yuika Mitsumine), Yuina Mizuki (Kiriko Yukoku), Honoka Kuroki (Amana Osaki), Ryoko Maekawa (Tenka Osaki), Noriko Shibasaki (Chiyuki Kuwayama), Yuu Wakui (Toru Asakura), Rio Tsuchiya (Madoka Higuchi), Saran Tajima (Koito Fukumaru), Miho Okasaki (Hinana Ichikawa), Azusa Shizuki (Nichika Nanakusa), Aya Yamane (Mikoto Aketa)

DAY 2 ONLY

IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS 　Ayaka Ohashi (Uzuki Shimamura), Ayaka Fukuhara (Rin Shibuya), Sayuri Hara (Mio Honda), Amina Sato (Arisu Tachibana), Tomoyo Kurosawa (Miria Akagi), Hana Tamegai (Risa Matoba), Makoto Koichi (Haru Yuuki), Asaka Imai (Chie Sasaki), Natsumi Haruse (Kaoru Ryuzaki), Misaki Kuno (Nina Ichihara), Yuri Komori (Koharu Koga), Mina Nakazawa (Yukimi Sajo), Maki Hanatani (Kozue Yusa) IDOLM@STER MILLION LIVE 　Aimi (Julia), Miku Itou (Yuriko Nanao), Ibuki Kido (Kana Yabuki), Arisa Kori (Kaori Sakuramori), Yuri Komagata (Sayoko Takayama), Rie Suegara (Fuka Toyokawa), Saki Minami (Tsumugi Shiraishi), Rikako Yamaguchi (Rio Momose) IDOLM@STER SHINY COLORS 　Hitomi Sekine (Mano Sakuragi), Reina Kondo (Hiori Kazano), Mayu Mineda (Meguru Hachimiya), Hiyori Konno (Kaho Komiya), Haruka Shiraishi (Chiyoko Sonoda), Mariko Nagai (Juri Saijo), Wakana Maruoka (Rinze Morino), Akiho Suzumoto (Natsuha Arisugawa), Yuki Tanaka (Asahi Serizawa), Eri Yukimura (Fuyuko Mayuzumi), Sayaka Kitahara (Mei Izumi), Rina Kawaguchi (Luca Ikaruga), Haruna Mikawa (Hana Suzuki), Rena Ozawa (Haruki Iketa)

DAY 1&2

AQOURS (LOVE LIVE! SUNSHINE!!) 　Anju Inami (Chika Takami), Rikako Aida (Riko Sakurauchi), Nanaka Suwa (Kana Matsuura), Arisa Komiya (Dia Kurosawa), Shukai Saito (You Watanabe), Aika Kobayashi (Yoshiko Tsushima), Kanako Takatsuki (Hanamaru Kunikida), Aina Suzuki (Mari Ohara), Ai Furihata (Ruby Kurosawa) NIJIGASAKU SCHOOL IDOL CLUB 　Aguri Ohnishi (Ayumu Uehara), Mayu Sagara (Kasumi Nakasu), Kaori Maede (Shizuku Osaka), Miyu Kubota (Karin Asaka), Natsumi Murakami (Ai Miyashia), Akari Kito (Kanata Konoe), Coco Hayashi (Setsuna Imura), Maria Sashide (Emma Verde), Chiemi Tanaka (Rina Tennoji), Moeka Koizumi (Shioriko Mifune), Shu Uchida (Mia Taylor), Akina Homoto (Zhong Lanzhu). 　Support Member: Hinaki Yano (Yu Takasaki) Liella! (LOVE LIVE! SUPERSTAR!!) 　Sayuri Date (Kanon Shibuya), Liyuu (Keke Tang), Nako Misaki (Chisato Arashi), Naomi Payton (Sumire Heanna), Nagisa Aoyama (Ren Hazuki), Nozomi Suzuhara (Kinako Sakurakoji), Akana Yabushima (Mei Yoneme), Wakana Okuma (Shiki Wakana), Aya Emori (Natsumi Onitsuka), Yuina (Wien Margarete), Sakura Sakakura (Tomari Onitsuka) HASUNOSORA SCHOOL IDOL CLUB 　Nirei Nozomi (Kaho Hinoshita), Kokona Nonaka (Sayaka Murano), Nina Hanamiya (Kozue Otomune), Kotoka Sasaki (Tsuzuri Yugiri), Kanna Kan (Rurino Osawa), Kona Tsukine (Megumi Fujishima)

[infinity-squared-comics]

A Cardfight Vanguard story:

“Go! Nirvana Jheva attacks your vanguard!”

“Perfect guard!”

“Drive check! First check- Critical trigger! All effects to Garou Vairina! Second  check- Front trigger! All front row units gain 10,000 power! Now, Jheva’s effect! Counterblast 1 to stand Garou Vairina! Now, Garou Vairina attacks!”

“Hmph… No guard. Damage check- no trigger. Second check- no trigger. Good game Yu-yu! Think you’re ready to fight the U.S. champions?”

“I’m not sure… Hey, Megumi? Can I tell you something?”

“Yeah, sure.”

“It… it’s a bit of a secret.”

“Don’t worry. I won’t go blabbing if you don’t want me to.”

“…”

“Yu-yu?”

“I’m transgender.”

“Oh. Ok. Name and pronouns?”

“Huh? Oh, right. I’m not sure about a name right now. But for pronouns… She/her! Please.”

“Of course. Thank you for telling me, I’m sure that took a lot of courage. Do you want me to use your pronouns in front of other people?”

“Umm… I don’t think so… not yet.”

“That’s perfectly fine. Are you ok with me still referring to you as Yu-yu?”

“Hmm… Yeah, I think that works. Unless I find something that works better for me.”

“Got it. Does anyone else know?”

“Not yet. I tried to tell my sisters, a few years ago, but they didn’t quite… get it.”

“Oh. OH! Is that why they…”

“Yeah, that’s where the dresses thing came from.”

“Hmm… that’s… hmph. Well, anyways. Thank you so much for telling me. I’ll always be here for you, no matter what.”

“Th- thank you so much. I- I-“

“Yu-yu! Oh, it’s ok. It’s ok to cry. Cry as much as you need. Just let it all out. Everything’s going to be ok.”

“Thank you so much… thank you so much for not hating me…”

“I’d never hate you, Yu-yu. You’re one of my best friends. I’m always here for you.”

…

“Hey… up for another game?”

“Huh? Oh! Yeah, that would be nice.”

“Ready?”

“Ready!”

“Stand up! Vanguard!”