#feudal lord gem is my new favorite gem

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gem said she's building a castle. time to freak out.

a week or so ago I got annoyed at skizz for his "castle" being historically inaccurate, so much so that I developed a new obsession in castles and medieval architecture. In Gem's latest hardcore ep. she mentioned building a castle! I was so excited, but then I got worried because the definition of 'Castle' is kinda nitpicky.

The problem is that a castle is private, and gem is very dedicated to protecting and housing her villagers. BUT one way I could think of for Gem to have an actual castle, was if she had a bailey. A bailey is an enclosed courtyard, usually overlooked by a motte(elevated land on which (usually) a castle is built). And motte usually comes with a moat, but thats just getting into tangent territory atp.

Basically, what I'm saying, is that Gem could be a feudal lord/monarch who builds herself a castle, and builds a bailey for her servants to live in.

I'm probably just getting ahead of myself, BUT CMON SHE SAID CASTLE!!

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Holiday One Shots

These are short stories that centre on Christmas and/or the holiday season, typically written for holiday exchanges, as secret santa gift, for holiday events or just to celebrate holidays with fic!

‼ Please note that these themed lists may always be expanded based on the suggestions and recs we get, so the lists might change at any given time, even after they’ve been reblogged ‼

A Christmas in the Country by tenchi no mai    

Posted on: Dokuga Rating: M Summary: Will faith and love be enough to create a miracle on Christmas Eve? A gift fic for the Dokuga Holiday Exchange 2009.

Christmas in Chiba by kaoruhana

Posted on: Dokuga Rating: M Summary:  Kagome finally gets to meet her fiance's family when he takes her to visit them during the holidays.

Christmas Kismet by Kitana Tsukino-hime  

Posted on: Dokuga Rating: K Summary: My entry for the Holiday Exchange, 2015. A gift for Sakura Dragon 10! A Miko and Daiyoukai twined together by the past, the future, and a power far beyond them.

Christmas Magic by Sesshomaru's Secret Admirer

Posted on: Dokuga, FFnet Rating: T Summary: Returning to Japan after 10 years on Christmas day, memories he had suppressed for so long slowly returned....and his heart uncontrollably reacting to these unwanted memories.[A gift to Kitana Tsukino-Hime/ Dokuga Holiday Exchange 2014]

Demonic Christmas Trees by Mythicamagic

Posted on: AO3, Dokuga, FFnet, Tumblr Rating: K+ Summary: While making the rounds of gift-giving in the Feudal Era, Kagome stumbles upon Bokuseno. She decides to brighten up the Tree Youkai by giving him a little decoration, much to a certain Daiyoukai's confusion. Fluffy Sesskag Oneshot

Happiest Christmas by MissTeak

Posted on: Dokuga, FFnet Rating: T Summary: Last Christmas, Sesshoumaru had been around to hold her hand. No matter how cold it got, he had the magical ability to warm her up from head to toe. They would stroll along the streets illuminated by merry Christmas lights that shone like a thousand amber gem stones. Today, she was walking alone, and had no idea how long she could take it. But Christmas never came without magic, or love, for that matter...

Holiday Magic by Sandreline Moon    

Posted on: Dokuga, FFnet Rating: T Summary:  A loving school teacher, a demon lord, his human ward, and a retainer that cannot do his job. What holiday magic can ensure to bring about the joy of Christmas, and perhaps a spark of love?

Lonely Souls by Madison

Posted on: AO3, Dokuga, FFnet Rating: MA Summary: After a loss, Kagome loses hope and the joy she has for Christmas. Inuyasha desperately tries to bring it back but what if he's not the answer? What if someone as broken as her holds the key to happiness? *Written for the Dokuga Exchange

Merry Christmas Inu-AHHH!!! by Sammi-Chan    

Posted on: Dokuga, FFnet Rating: MA Summary: Kagome has a nice suprise for inuyasha, but what happens if he doesnt show? (merry x-mas Dokuga! enjoy this holiday special oneshot)

Merry Christmas to You, Sesshomaru  by sesshomarusama33  

Posted on: Dokuga, FFnet Rating: MA Summary: **COMPLETE** **ONESHOT** The girl who got away. The boy who couldn't love her. A Christmas Party that she must attend, as payment for a favor. Who knew that they would meet here again, and that their biggest fears were actually quite silly. Oneshot, done for Kaoruhana's New Year's 2015-2016 Challenge.

New and Old by Aimee Blue

Posted on: Dokuga, FFnet Rating: T Summary: Kagome leaves Tokyo for Christmas in a bid to get a clean break and meets a new face... that should be familiar. Written for the dokuga_exchange on LJ.

O' Bokuseno Tree by Peridot Miko  

Posted on: Dokuga Rating: K+ Summary: O' Bokuseno Tree, Bokuseno Tree, what is Kagome doing to your branches? And who's watching in the wings? A oneshot for Kaoruhana & Chie's 2018 Christmas challenge.Tile by Author

Present by Chie

Posted on: AO3, Dokuga, FFnet, Tumblr Rating: T Summary: After a chance reunion in the modern era, Kagome joins Sesshoumaru for Christmas dinner, oblivious to his intentions.

Santa Baby by Sandreline Moon

Posted on: Dokuga, FFnet Rating: MA Summary: A steamy and sweet one-shot about our favorite couple for Christmas. I hope you all enjoy!

Sesshoumaru's Gift by KEdakumi

Posted on: Dokuga, FFnet Rating: T Summary:  Kagome's first Christmas in the past. No drama, just a time of little miracles. :) Rated just for a few of Inu's bad words. Nothing major.

Solstice Time by ForgottenChesire

Posted on: AO3 Rating: T Summary: Sesshomaru reflects on his solstice with Kagome.

The Day Santa Claws Died by LosttotheHoping

Posted on: AO3 Rating: T Summary: Santa Claus is in town, and Sesshomaru's determined not to let him in the house.

The Gift by Mujitsu    

Posted on: Dokuga, FFnet Rating: K Summary: Kagome, Rin, and Sesshoumaru all understand the significance of a gift. Short and sweet oneshot. (Christmas themed)

The Meaning of Mistletoe by Luna

Posted on: Dokuga Rating: T Summary: A clumsy confession, a broken heart, and a small sprig of holly leads to Sesshoumaru getting everything he wants for Christmas... A holiday romance written for Smortz, for the 2011 Dokuga Holiday Exchange!

Thieving Cookies by Shinji Nishizono

Posted on: Dokuga Rating: MA Summary: ‘Twas the night before Christmas, and Kagome catches Sesshomaru sneaking into her house.

Tis the Season to be Jolly by Aimee Blue

Posted on: Dokuga, FFnet Rating: M Summary: My little attempt at Mistress Sianna's Fruitcake challenge .Inuyasha plans a Christmas surprise for Sesshoumaru and his new girlfriend only to watch it backfire.

To Sesshoumaru From Santa by SunsetMiko

Posted on: Dokuga, FFnet Rating: MA Summary: Sometimes you get what you've always wanted just as soon as you stop asking for it. Written as a giftfic for Hasu86 in the Dokuga Christmas Exchange.

Wrapped in Gold by hasu86

Posted on: Dokuga, FFnet Rating: M Summary:  When a dog crashes through her window, Kagome Higurashi gets more than she expected. Written for miwa03 for the Dokuga Holiday Exchange.

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10 GIFs of Anime that You Love, Then Tag 10 People

Just got tagged by @chemicalflashes.

Durarara

One of the first few anime I watched. I adored how the intricate stories were intertwined with others; how a bystander in one scene could be a hero or a villain in another. A choice that one makes can easily have devestaring consequences. And of course, the mastermind himself: Orihara Izaya.

Death Note

Oldie, yes. Overrated, probably. Completely worth watching and still able to discuss a decade after completion? Along with a few movies, musical adaptations, and a live action remake? Oh, yes!

Favorite characters are Near and Misa. The former for his cool nature that resembles L’s, but ultimately serves as a better allegory for Justice because he doesn’t find Kira for fun. No, he captures and probably would have him imprisoned for life because it’s his duty as L’s successor. He’s also heavily under-appreciated by the fandom. The latter for her adaptability and unpredictability in situations. Did you guys watch the Yorsuba arc? The girl was calculating how cute she was going to be. Plus, she’s not mentally well (her parents were murdered in front of her), but she still managed to handle herself SO WELL during her time as a prisoner under L’s inhuman methods to seek out the Second Kira. Again, she’s under-appreciated.

Death Parade

Brilliant idea. Has a possible tie in to Death Note. The opening was laughably so misleading!

There are some flaws, like plot holes and unfinished storylines, but it held up pretty well. We learned about the characters through how they interact with one another—especially when put under pressure. The Arbiters are amazing in that they can’t question the system, and yet, in the end, Decim tries to understand and formulate how Chiyuki is going to be finally put to rest.

If nothing else, just watch for the skating scene and the opening sequence.

Cells at Work (Hataraku Saibou)

How could I not add this show??? I’m not that great science, but I have been intimately acquainted with how the body works (I’m frankly disappointed no one has called 1146 a granulocyte yet and we haven’t seen any neurons in the manga 😞). Also...3803 is basically me: I’m terrible at directions, I’m continuously learning new things because I moved away, and the way she met 1146...is kind of how I met my best friend, hehehe.

That said, I’m really in love with this anime/manga fandom and hope to continue writing for it. (Insert self promotion: please read my fanfics on my main platform which is ffnet!)

Another reason why I love CAW...

The neutrophil squad.

...and wbc x rbc...and by that, I mean any or all of those wbc squad can get paired with 3803. Because I have a soft spot for reverse harems. *cough Ouran High School Host Club*

Hetalia: Axis Powers

This show made me love geography and my country so much. It’s funny, it’s hilarious, and it’s so heartwarming how the fandom likes to make all sorts of fanmade stuff to expand on what Hima-papa gives us. (YES, IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD 2018, I SHALL REFER TO HIMARYU-SENSEI AS HIMA-PAPA. FIGHT ME.)

Is Hetalia dead? I don’t know, but the fandom and one particular FanFiction by @cultureandseptember really helped me out a few years back.

Bungou Stray Dogs

I love literature, good looking animation, and smarmy little know-it-alls who like to play the fool. Hehehe, I’m planning on reading No Longer Human when I get the time. Does that mean Osamu Dazai is my favorite character? Well...

Can you blame me if I said yes? He’s so charming and enigmatic that you can’t help but love him. However, I think I really love him because I struggle with dark thoughts and suicidal ideation from time to time. I haven’t actively sought it out quite like he has in the past, but well... hehehe! I can also relate because he’s kind of like an outsider in the Agency due to his past—he’s different because he can’t actively cancel out your abilities, which always makes him a threat.

Anywhoozles, I’m still waiting to see the movie...Le sigh.

K Project

This. This is not the best anime out there. Seriously.

The animation gets wonky here and there, they do the women in here a huge disservice, and they put too much emphasis on how great Mikoto Suoh. Like, he’s great and all, but the dude has no effect on the story except for the last season.

With that said, I think the main selling point here isn’t the anime, but the side materials like the manga/novels. You get to appreciate the backstories of so many of the characters and you get to feel for them because some of them have suffered so much! (Read: Fushimi Saruhiko).

I think you can get the same amount of enjoyment if you stick to the novels/manga.

Favorite characters: Scepter 4 Alphabet Squad. They are the best boys. Also, Lieutenant Awashima Seri. And Fushimi Saruhiko. You know what? Just put down Blue Clan here. They’re all nerds and they enjoy it.

Also: Domyoiji Andy reminds me of U-4989 from CAW. So...

Violet Evergarden

Remember how I said that I liked literature? This entire anime is about the power of not only the written word, but of also the act of writing, sending, and receiving those words. The anime may be episodic in nature, but you can really connect with the character through her terrible backstory and really feel for her when she realizes that she needs to face her past. PTSD is real and I think the anime really handled the post war aspect of this torn down world really well.

I’m also a sucker for typewriters, steam punk, and characters that don’t really know how to function in society (but learn over the course of the story).

Watch this if you want feels...and get ready for episode ten.

Samurai Champloo

This takes place in feudal era Japan.

But there’s rapping.

And breakdancing.

And guys spraying paint everywhere.

Also, there’s a sunflower samurai we gotta look for???

Hahahah, while episodic in nature, this was a joy to watch. You never get to know the characters really well and when we reach our mission’s end, it seems to fall short, but it’s not about that. The journey is what makes this anime worth it simply because the characters interactions are rife with hilarity and all three mains balance each other out. There’s a fanfic out there that describes them in detail, but in a succinct manner that had me melting. (https://m.fanfiction.net/s/2351750/1/The-Order-of-Things) check it out when you have the time.

Anyway, for those of you who have watched it, I sincerely hope that they meet again in the future.

(But, let’s be real. They probably didn’t).

Tokyo Mew Mew

Guys.

This isn’t a joke.

I have a soft spot for this anime because this was my first ever anime I watched where I realized that this was anime. This was like my gateway anime. Not Sailor Moon. Not Naruto.

This.

Looking back on this, it wasn’t the best—it’s your typical monster of the week deal with some environmental activism involved but for what it’s worth...it’s good??? Like, even the 4Kids dub (DONT CRUCIFY ME) even added some songs that were really great??? Bree Sharp’s Don’t Wake Me Up was my jam??? It fit better than the original Japanese counterpart???

TMM also introduced me to shipping, FanFiction, and amvs. That’s right, without this little gem, I would be writing/writing/thinking about FanFiction. I probably wouldn’t have been an anime watcher without this magical girl anime from the early 2000s.

So, yeah. This anime will always have a place in my heart because without it, I probably wouldn’t have become the person I am today. Thank you, Tokyo Mew Mew.

(This was also the birth of my first OTP before I knew what OTPs were: Kisshu/Ichigo...although nowadays, people are calling them Quiche/Strawberry? Hehehe, there’s so many things wrong here, I only like interactions, not the implications. That’s why I’m completely okay with Aoyama/Ichigo being endgame—and they’re actually really cute in the sequel manga???)

Honorable mentions (because I only thought of these now after I wrote analyses and gifs):

Five Centimeters Per Second

Ouran High School Host Club

Kimi no Nawa

Wolf Children

Psycho Pass

Trigun

(There’s like a dozen more, but nah. I’m good).

Aaaaaaaaaand that’s a wrap!!!

I’m tagging everyone who reads this! MWUAJAHAHAH!

I’m kidding; I don’t have that many friends here (if any) who are into anime so, umm...try it!

Thanks to @chemicalflashes for this amazing opportunity to find out why I love anime so much!

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Well-known in Japan as being home to some of the country’s warmest – and most passionate – people, Hiroshima gets kind of a bum rap in the outside world.

Of course, being the first city in the history of mankind to be destroyed by an atomic bomb is quite a grim legacy. But Hiroshima is so much more than that and is well worth a visit on any trip to Japan. Quietly and consistently voted one of the most livable cities in the country, Hiroshima remains an underrated destination on the first Japanese bucket list. With the 70th anniversary of the atomic bombing coming up this week, visiting any one of these top ten attractions will hopefully change anyone’s outlook on this gem of a city!

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1. The Hiroshima Peace Memorial/ Peace Park

Commonly known as the Atomic Bomb Dome, this is undoubtedly the symbol – for better or worse – most associated with Hiroshima. Designated a World Heritage Site in 1996, the former Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall was the only structure left standing after the bombing on August 6, 1945.

The twisted metal of the dome and the rubble-strewn surroundings are left the same as it was 70 years ago, a testament to the power of the new weapon and an everlasting symbol of peace.

The dome itself, as well as the absolutely beautiful Memorial Park surrounding the site, should be near the top of any visit to the city.

2. Miyajima Island

A personal favorite, Miyajima (officially named Itsukushima) is a very small island a short jaunt from Hiroshima. After a 10-minute ferry ride, the outstanding view of the island is unforgettable. Sparsely populated and intensely rural, Miyajima is renowned throughout the country as being the best spot to see the autumn leaves change colors.

The island’s many maple trees are turned a brilliant crimson in the fall, making it a top attraction for those looking to snap that perfect picture. And because the island itself is sacred, the trees are protected and cannot be cut.

This protection also extends to the domesticated deer roaming the island, a sacred animal considered to be a friend of the gods.

With charm to spare, this town should already be at the top of anyone’s Japan list, but it has an ace up its sleeve. The main feature of the island is undoubtedly the absolutely massive torii gate, a crimson reminder that the island hosts Itsukushima Shrine, a World Heritage Site colloquially known as the Floating Shrine.

First established in the 6th century, the present shrine dates back almost 500 years and boasts one of Japan’s official Three Greatest Views. Because the shrine was built over the water, with stick-like structures lofting it above the seafloor, the entire shrine looks to be floating.

Depending on whether the tide is in or out, your views of the surrounding area will change. This beguiling shrine and the surrounding pagodas, temples, and extant buildings is a great place to visit and one of my favorite places in the entire country.

3. Catch a Hiroshima Carp baseball game

Playing in the best-named stadium in all of baseball (Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium Hiroshima), the Hiroshima Carp is considered the little brother among the other professional baseball teams.

Having not won any sort of pennant or championship since 1991, the team definitely isn’t a powerhouse akin to the Yankees or Red Sox. Can the team escape the yoke of history and win the whole year? No, probably not.

What the Carp can do, however, is boast having the country’s most passionate and crazed fans. Watching a Hiroshima Carp baseball game is a full-body, full senses experience. As opposed to your typical American baseball game, many Carp fans never sit down – the entire game.

They also have an impressive amount of songs, cheers, and dances memorized for just the right occasion during the game. At first, it can be confusing, even intimidating, watching a Carp game alongside the diehards in the bleachers. However, after one or two rounds, you will scream and stomp beside the other 30,000 fans for a lifetime.

4. Try okonomiyaki, the local delicacy

After yelling yourself hoarse watching the Carp valiantly soldier on, what better way to drown your sorrows than taking in Hiroshima’s most famous dish, okonomiyaki?

Very loosely described as a savory pancake, this Japanese delight contains an eclectic variety of ingredients, all working together to create a unique and delicious treat. Squid, cabbage, pork, egg, noodles, sauces – really anything you want!

Fiercely proud of their layered-style of okonomiyaki, every resident of Hiroshima will tell you the best-tasting okonomiyaki in the world comes from, of course, Hiroshima. I have yet to disagree.

Okonomimura is basically a food theme park, a ramshackle building with over 20 different okonomiyaki restaurants, all of which compete for your patronage. A very unique and memorable place to try the local delicacy!

5. Ride the Hiroden

To take a streetcar in Hiroshima is to take a ride back in time. Notable throughout Japan for the sheer number of streetcars, and its light rail system in general, Hiroshima takes great pride in still offering this gradually disappearing travel option.

Known as the Hiroden and employing over 300 streetcars, seeing one roll slowly down Hiroshima’s streets can arouse nostalgia for some. Since 1912, streetcars have moved the people of Hiroshima from place to place, rarely stopping.

Indeed, only three days after the atomic bombing, the streetcars were up and running again in the city. There are even a couple of streetcars still in service today from those early days.

Because Hiroshima actually buys up other city’s’ discontinued trolleys, there are a variety of streetcars to choose from. This preservation of a part of Japanese culture is one of the reasons the Hiroden is also known as the Moving Streetcar Museum. A great way to see the city!

6. Visit the Mazda Museum

  Founded in 1920 in Hiroshima, it is no surprise to see so many Mazda cars zooming the streets. Whether a car enthusiast or not, the Mazda Museum is a short trip from the city and well worth it.

In addition to the corporate headquarters proper, Mazda also owns a small plot of coastal land near the city. This plot of land accommodates a research and development center, as well as factories.

After signing up for a guided tour, the Mazda representative will take interested customers through a museum showing the history of the company, as well as walk through an actual, working assembly line. There’s also a chance to buy all the Mazda goods you can handle!

7. Hiroshima Castle

Providing a great example of building a traditional Japanese castle, Hiroshima Castle is really a good castle. The present castle was, of course, reconstructed after World War II, but is still a fantastic sight to behold.

Surrounded by a moat, the five-story castle was first built in 1589 by the legendary feudal lord Mori Terumoto. The present castle has been sturdily rebuilt out of concrete with a classic wooden exterior. It is also one of the best spots in the city to see cherry and plum blossoms among the sprawling castle gardens.

8. Shukkeien Garden

For one of the best examples of a typical Japanese garden, head to Shukkeien, just east of the castle. Shukkeien can be translated into meaning miniature landscape garden and that is exactly what it represents. Imposing mountains, deep valleys, lush forests, and scenic lakes are all miniaturized and have been carefully cultivated over the centuries.

Dating back to 1620, Shukkeien can be considered the quintessential garden of Japan. The vegetation lends itself well to natural landscapes and is a joy to walk around. Dotted with teahouses and tranquil lakes, it is difficult to take a bad photo here!

9. Atomic Bomb Dome

This is quite literally the most associated symbol of Hiroshima given the legacy that goes along with the city, and it commemorates the tragedy that occurred in August 1945. It is exactly as it was all those years ago, with the rubble and twisted metal just as it was in the immediate aftermath of the bombing.

10. Itshukushima Shrine

The Shrine is world-renowned, attracting people from all over the world and Japan as well to experience its stunning beauty, architecture, and rich history.

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