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End of the Month Fic Roundup

Happy all hallow's eve, to those of you who care about such a thing! I've been publishing a few treats, and I do have one trick to play...

First of all, another chapter of Japari Interstellar has come out, for those of you who love stories about cute animal people making first contact with aliens. And there's also Power of the Chosen One's new chapter, if you're into the interactions of fae gods and superheroes.

Then we've got a quick smattering of one-shots and snippets: an altpower called Chrysalis, for those of you who like Kafkaesque transformation; another little bit of Central Collapse, featuring the ramblings of a depressed man; and further delving into Vaita Ketotakha, where a bargain is struck between two psychics.

If you're into meatier stories, though, Vista of the Stars got four updates this month, during which our intrepid heroine settles into her new life on Ryloth over the course of a year. Or perhaps you'd like An Injection Of Chaos, where a young girl is blessed with access to the multiverse but cursed with a lack of control.

And finally, an announcement: Some of you may remember that fun meta story, Describing The Series Via References. It hasn't gotten an update this month... but it will get one next month. That's right, this monster has lain dormant for almost a year, but for everyone who wants to jump on... the real ride's finally about to begin.

Please remember that writers are artists too, and artists need support! Here is my Patreon if you want to support me long term, and here is my ko-fi if you want to support me short term. I really depend on this for... basically all my income. If you can't fund me monetarily, reblogs are also appreciated!

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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

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✦✴Top 10 2024 Anime✴✦

So, surprisingly, this option was the winner of this poll that I did a few weeks ago... I wanted to put this out sooner, but I got caught up with other things.

Overall, I added 49 new entries to MyAnimeList in 2024... This might not seem like much to most of you, but it was considerable considering I'm pretty picky. The fact that 47% of the series were newly airing anime was surprising—particularly compared to the 24% from the previous year—as I typically only watch subsequent seasons and marathon series that have already been released.

*P.S. I included all anime that finished airing in 2024 even if they started in 2023 (e.g. Kusuriya no Hitorigoto) but didn't include anime that are still airing in 2025 even if they started airing in 2024 (e.g. Ao no Hako) since that's typically how the official anime awards handles things... I also opted to include anime that I started and completed in 2024 even if they didn't originally air in 2024. I also didn't include any sequel seasons, only new series.

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-> Honorable Mentions:

⦁ Seijo no Maryoku wa Bannou desu / The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent

⦁ Hananoi-kun to Koi no Yamai / A Condition Called Love

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-> Top 10 New 2024 Anime:

10) Goukon ni Ittara Onna ga Inakatta Hanashi / How I Attended an All-Guys Mixer

> Check this out if you're a fan of: Kaichou wa Maid-sama!, Romantic Killer & Kiss Him Not Me! Although this series is not for everyone—considering its unconventional premise—its balanced blend of comedy, romance, and slice-of-life elements make it an enjoyable and wholesome watch. The series' superb voice acting, simplicity, and colourful array of relatable characters are its key strengths. While it does not have a lot of depth, its unique premise allows it to subvert several classic tropes—making the series feel refreshingly nostalgic.

09) Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi / The Elusive Samurai

> Check this out if you're a fan of: Akatsuki no Yona, Gintama, Kemono Jihen & Kimetsu no Yaiba While at first glance this anime appears to be a typical action-adventure shounen series—its art direction, tone, and humour are incredibly distinct. This series also challenges the conventional notion of a hero by substituting brute strength with agility and keen instincts. This anime balances its brutal historical setting—which is rife with war and political power struggles—with its anachronistic, self-aware comedy. Another strong point is its dynamic character design and natural synergy between its vibrant cast. The series' kaleidoscopic and mind-bending visuals are a testament to its creativity and distinctiveness—as it skillfully employs colour, imagery, and symbolism to enhance its allure and tone.

08) Kaijuu 8-gou / Kaijuu No. 8

> Check this out if you're a fan of: Attack on Titan & Jujutsu Kaisen Firstly, I wanted to note that #09 and #08 are completely interchangeable—I just thought it would be funny to place Kaijuu No. 8 in 8th place haha. This series follows an organisation that uses strength, wits and technology to defend Japan by fighting monstrous creatures called Kaiju. At its heart, this series is simple yet entertaining classic battle shounen anime. Its strong points are its amazing soundtrack, quirky characters and clever cliffhangers. While I wished it explored its setting, themes and characters more thoroughly—its high-paced action sequences were very satisfying. (P.S. Hoshina lives in my head rent-free.)

07) Loop 7-kaime no Akuyaku Reijou wa, Moto Tekikoku de Jiyuu Kimama na Hanayome Seikatsu wo Mankitsu suru / 7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy!

> Check this out if you're a fan of: Why Raeliana Ended up at the Duke's Mansion & The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent Once again, #07 and #06 are interchangeable—I just thought it would be funny to place 7th Time Loop in 7th place. Don't let this series' ridiculously long title deter you—if you're a fan of shojosei historical fantasy romance, then I'd highly recommend it. This series captivated me with its compelling blend of romance, drama, and mystery—in addition to its dynamic animation and music. The narrative follows our heroine—who is stuck in a seemingly endless time loop—through her 7th life. Using her vast array of skills from her past lives, she endeavours to stop the war that inevitably claims her life by becoming the fiancee of the man who will start it. The series' protagonist is compelling, capable, and confident—while the male lead is mysterious, complex, and captivating. The series' strong points are its complex characters, compelling narrative, and the strong chemistry between its main couple.

06) Yubisaki to Renren: A Sign of Affection

> Check this out if you're a fan of: Kimi Ni Todoke & Ao Haru Ride This series follows its protagonist, Yuki, as she navigates everyday life and relationships with a hearing disability. This anime conveys that there is beauty in simplicity, striking a great balance between depicting the perspective of a deaf protagonist and portraying a sincere and authentic romance. The series' meticulous attention to detail is especially noteworthy—particularly in its use of colour, imagery, sound, and body language to adequately convey emotions and subtleties, thereby allowing the viewer to fully engage with the characters' differing perspectives. Another commendable aspect of the series is that it recognises Yuki's challenges without excessively embellishing or romanticising them. We not only witness the beginnings of a heartfelt romance between Yuki and Itsuomi as they gradually learn to communicate with each other—but also develop an appreciation of the value of human connection and exposure to various languages and cultures. If you're looking for a cosy slice-of-life romance series, then I'd recommend this series.

05) Karasu wa Aruji wo Erabanai / Yatagarasu: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master

Check this out if you're a fan of: Kusuriya no Hitorigoto, Kokyuu no Karasu & Mo Dao Zu Shi This series is arguably the most underrated anime of 2024. This series is an enthralling blend of historical fantasy, mystery, drama, and action set in a universe where mystical shape-shifting ravens are embroiled in an intricate political power struggle. This anime's selling points are its carefully crafted multi-layered narrative, characters, and world-building—which collectively create an incredibly immersive and compelling viewing experience. This series does a great job of playing with the viewer's perceptions of characters throughout the series as they encounter substantial moral and emotional and moral obstacles. Its unpredictability stems from not only its originality but also its well-executed twists and complex character interactions—which force viewers to consistently reassess alliances and plot points. If you're looking for a compelling and multidimensional series with fluid action sequences, stellar music, and captivating aesthetics—then look no further.

04) Hoshifuru Oukoku no Nina / Nina the Starry Bride

> Check this out if you're a fan of: Akatsuki no Yona, Kaizouku Oujo & Fushigi Yugi Although this series seems like another retake of the classic rags-to-riches romance—it is an enthralling blend of drama, romance, and historical fantasy. While many complain that this anime does not bring anything revolutionary to the genre, I do not believe it needs to. Its selling points are not its originality, but rather its endearing characters, stunning designs and fantastical setting. This series is both nostalgic and engaging while refraining from being overly reliant on classic tropes—demonstrating that a tried-and-true formula can be effective without feeling unimaginative. Although love triangles typically possess a negative connotation within the anime community—this series employs the trope to enhance our comprehension of the primary characters, advance the plot, and fuel character development, rather than to force the main pairing together or introduce superfluous drama and miscommunication. I haven't seen a love triangle this compelling and unpredictable in anything else besides Chihayafuru, Fruits Basket and Who Made Me A Princess. Ultimately your enjoyment of this series will be heavily influenced by how much you care about its characters and genre. So ,I'd only recommend it if you're a fan of shoujosei historical, fantasy romance. That being said, I'm very excited to read the manga, which from what I've seen is much better-paced and more detailed than the anime.

03) Wind Breaker

> Check this out if you're a fan of: Tokyo Revengers, Jujutsu Kaisen and Tsurune This series centres around a group of delinquents at an all-boys school that have banded together to protect their town and its people from nearby thugs. It is generally critiqued for its simplistic story, but I believe it is another example of how simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. The series' best attributes are its character development, character interactions, animation, pacing and character design. What differentiates Wind Breaker from many other series is that it is equally as emotionally resonant as it is action-packed addressing several relevant themes such as isolation, discrimination, self-discovery, camaraderie, acceptance, redemption and integrity. The series' lack of fantastical elements augments its emotional resonance by adding a degree of sincerity and realness. The series' exceptional voice acting, complex characters and authentic character interactions further add to its resonance. I'm incredibly excited to see how much more the characters will grow in the upcoming sequel season...

02) Sousou no Frieren / Frieren: Beyond Journey's End

> Check this out if you're a fan of: Fumetsu no Anata e & Violet Evergarden I have to start this off by admitting that I obstinately avoided watching this series until around five months after it finished airing—only relenting after discovering my favourite seiyuu cast in it—because I allowed my prejudices to obscure my judgment. I obviously regret being so petty now and want to take this as a lesson going forward and hope you guys will learn from my mistakes too. Although Frieren seems like another archetypal action-fantasy series with an OP protagonist—there is so much more to the series. After having watched it I was honestly surprised at its popularity given its focus on sentiments, subtleties and symbolism rather than action. The series presents us with its primary recurring themes from the very beginning: the value of forging relationships, the purpose of life, and the gravity of goodbyes. Through these themes the series imparts to us the message that life is short thus we should strive to live in the moment and embrace every connection and small happenstance. Sousou no Frieren is one of the anime series that has the potential to shift your approach to how you choose to live your life, as a result of this message. Aside from its thematic richness and emotional resonance, the series boasts incredible animation, music, and voice acting along with compelling characters and fluid battles. An understated part of the series is how tactfully it handles its heavy themes, without making an overt spectacle out of them but rather maintaining a consistent melancholic tone.

01) Kusuriya no Hitorigoto / The Apothecary Diaries

> Check this out if you're a fan of: Kokyuu no Karasu, Karasu wa Aruji wo Erabanai, Sauinkoku Monogatari & Akagami no Shirayuki-hime I'm sure no one is shocked that this series is at number one, given that I've written three hanakotoba posts about it and it made my top ten favourite series and top fifteen favourite female characters lists. In many respects, this series feels like a breath of fresh air, yet it still retains a sense of nostalgia. At its core, Kusuriya no Hitorigoto is a blend of mystery, drama, comedy and historical romance. The series follows Maomao, our protagonist, as she utilises her analytical mind and knowledge of various medicines, plants and poisons to fulfil tasks and solve mysteries in Imperial China's Rear Palace. This series differentiates itself from many other series in the mystery genre by resolving its cases through the application of worldly knowledge—which just is not commonplace given its historic and secluded setting—rather than in a pretentious or cryptic manner. This does not detract from Maomao's intelligence, but it does give the series a grounded and authentic atmosphere that other mystery series lack. Much of the series' appeal stems from its dynamic cast—particularly its compelling yet flawed protagonist whose personality is defined by the juxtaposing qualities of cautiousness and curiosity. Although the series starts with episodic mysteries, it gradually unravels into a more complex overarching mystery allowing its characters and narrative to naturally evolve—thus highlighting the series' pacing as one of its strong points. The series' immersive ambience and aesthetics are not only the result of its careful integration of Chinese cultural elements but also its skilled application of colour, lighting, and music to convey various connotations to the viewer. My favourite aspect of the series is its deft integration of numerous flowers as visual motifs for different characters and story arcs. The integration of floriography not only complements the series—considering Maomao's expertise with plants and herbs—but also augments its richness and immersiveness, highlighting the series' meticulous production.

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P.S. I've posted two polls centred around this post. If you want to participate here are the links: Part 1 │Part 2

[insomniasymphony]

My Stories (AO3) -- Overview

Babanbaban Ban Vampire

Spoiled: Mori Ranmaru x Tatsuno Rihito Finished at 1 chapter, 5K words. A fast smut-shot between a vampire, slowly falling for the teenage guy he wanted to kill.

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Delico's Nursery

A Touch Of Forgiveness: Dali Delico x Gerhard Fra Finished at 1 chapter, 2K words. A little pining from Gerhard's side, unable to understand Dali and his way of dealing with stuff.

The Embrace Of Flames: Dali Delico x Gerhard Fra Finished at 9 chapters, 32K words. A short story about the harsh consequences of drugs on a vampire's body, dotted with love and obsessive behaviour towards one person.

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Harry Potter

A Wolf's Lamb: Female Reader x Severus Snape Finished one shot, 5K words. For everyone who always dreamed of sexually dominating the potion master!

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Hunter x Hunter

Deadly Sins: Various x Reader. Finished at 38 chapters, 61K words. In search for spicey romance and sadness? This one-shot collection may satisfy you.

Same Vibes: Illumi x Killua. Finished at 1 chapter, 11K words. For everyone who enjoyed the smexy taboo stuff between siblings.

Doll: Hisoka x Female Reader. On Hiatus due to editing. A story for girls who enjoy breaking taboos, rules, and bones. A steamy romance with some action and drama to enjoy.

The Ethical Misfit: Original Female Character x Adult Trio. Currently on hiatus because the fandom is a shitshow. A steamy, polyamorous romance, peppered with finding your true self while feeling like trash. Drama included.

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Jujutsu Kaisen

Past Summer Lies: Suguru x Satoru. Finished at 3 chapters, 10K words. A three-shot about the past, about feelings never told, about hurt and no comfort, and about two men who were just boys.

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Kemono Jihen

Foxtrot: Kabane x Kon. Finished at 12 chapters, 16K words. A little something full of fluff, romance, and acceptance.

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One Piece

Golden Velvet: Various x Reader. Finished at 24 chapters, 30K words. A one-shot collection for everyone who wants to drown in some romantic pain.

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Paripi Koumei

A Song of War and Understanding: Eiko x Kongming. Finished at 1 chapter, 3K words. A one-shot of acceptance and soft romantic feelings.

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Pokémon

Whispers: Amethio x Original Female Character. Currently in progress. If you're interested in a big journey full of adventures, mystery, drama, and a slow-building romance in a somewhat darker Pokémon-world, this is your jam.

Perfume: Plumeria x Ilima Finished at 1 chapter, 4K words. A one-shot about a little revenge, leading up to unexpected (at least for Plumeria and Ilima) smut.

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SK8 the Infinity

A Slaves Bell: Langa x Ainosuke. Finished at 70 chapters, 174K words. Be careful, this is a dark fic, full of depression, being abused, used and driven to the end. Romance is one-sided. Langa suffers. A lot.

The Lies He Dreams: Shadow x Flowershop Manager. Finished at 1 chapter, 3K words. A what-if scenario made by Shadow's brain. He isn't happy. But at least he had the chance to be in his dreams.

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Sousou no Frieren

Just A Daydream Away: Frieren x Himmel. Finished at 2 chapters, 4K words. A heart wrenching two-shot about a love that had no chance.

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Tomo-chan is a Girl!

Whelve: Misuzu x Tomo. Finished at 1 chapter, 5K words. A one-sided love thought, created by Misuzu. A one-shot for pain.

[itsafairytalekay]

hiiii!! i’m just wondering which animes have you seennn??

Hiiii my love!!!

I've watched a lot but these are just *some*

Haikyuu

Demon slayer

Jujutsu kaisen (obvi)

My hero academia

Attack on titan

One piece (ongoing)

Kemono jihen

Horimiya

Classroom of the elite (ongoing)

Tokyo revengers (ongoing)

From me to you

Kaguya sama- love is war

Apothecary diaries

A sign of affection

A condition called love

My happy marriage

The angel next door spoils me rotten

Zom 100

The ice guy and his cool female colleague

Komi can't communicate

Violet evergarden

My dress up darling

Fruits basket

Wotakoi: love is hard for otaku

Shikimoris not just a cutie

The disastrous life of saiki k

The yakuzas guide to babysitting

My new boss is goofy

Hunter x hunter

Black clover (ongoing)

Solo leveling

AND MANY MORE BUT I CAN NOT THINK RN

(Also can u tell I really love shoujo and shonen)

Have a nice day my love!

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[stinkigami]

Chapter 98

Lore/exposure stuff

Mihai

confirmed to have been pestered by inugami for 7 years (so Inugami spent that long in Romania, wonder if he got used to the country or at least learned the language a little?)

mihai's condition on becoming inugami's partner was that inugami would find 'a place for him to die'. What a request to ask of someone who wanted a partner that wouldn't die in the first place.

at last, mihai is excited to dive into the world of unknown (death) but he forgot to ask inugami whats the place...

Inari

Seemingly is aware (at least Nobimaru certainly is) that there are certain groups of people and kemono who either wear masks or hide underground but Radiotower ii shall extend her control over the world and no one would be able to escape anymore.

While discussing the end of Japan's self-isolation, Nobimaru mentions how Inari is Japan's problem at this point, but soon enough she'll become a threat to other countries. The information has been strictly controlled until now, so other countries don't know anything about Japan's current state and currently she can't be defeated as is. So.

Let her rage and become the world's no1 enemy hated by everyone.

Britain

The information control has been lifted and the borders have been opened, so the whole world is learning the outrageous truth about Inari letting kemono live openly among people and these new strange beings.

Luna is an unknown yet kemono, who is an editor in chief at kemojiverse Reuters. She is a friend of the President of the United States.

She warns him that Inari is breaking the unspoken rule of kemono quietly hiding among humans.

America

Bold E. Strong is America's first kemono president. He's an eagle. (Actually, I think it's possible to write Bald like that too? Double pun)

He considers Japan a dear ally and is apparently known as a pacifist. He and Luna were discussing Inari over the phone.

China

Some Chinese kemono have been shown as well. They look very familiar but I can't tell lol. Naga? (Not exactly Chinese)

Inugami

Seemingly plotting something outrageous and grand, like a war among kemono (my assumption). This highly confidential information is the reason he keeps his whereabouts secret from Kabane and Nobimaru wonders if the reason Inugami opened up to him is because he (Nobimaru) is the darkness.

(nothing concrete has been said yet but its funny nobi is citing one of inugami's gambling quotes lol)

Real handsome Kotaro in Kyoto

is visiting his brother in Thin's lab. We see that Thin's team has been wearing masks as well so they aren't brainwashed, Thin just couldn't contact them bc of the government reading corrrespondence.

One of the lab's workers says that while 'Kanetake' was conscious, he was seemingly hust repeating words from the real Kanetake's memory. He is currently sedated.

Kotaro starts talking about his older brother, how he was beloved by dogs and people and everyone had high hopes and expectations for him. Maybe that's why they weren't exactly close.

Kotaro's name has the kanji 'steel' in it, and his parents named him in hopes that he can 'forge' himself and become someone who is not overshadowed by his older brother's brilliance. (a bit paraphrased and my own take/understanding) Unlike diamonds (Kanetake's name), steel can be tempered.

He asks to be the one to put his brother's life to an end when the vaccine is ready and if he is allowed to use it. He thinks his brother can't be saved. (aimoto i beg dont pull off aya thin robara teamwork saving kane bs pls i am almost sure he is 100% mamono and can't be saved HE DOESNT EVEN HAVE SELF-CONSCIOUSNESS)

Akira and Yamabuki

Akira is still struggling and doesn't know what to do. He was followed by Yamabuki who wants to continue their talk. She had Mayu use her Belphecrow Wings of Laziness to put Yui into deep slumber.

She feels that Akira is perfect for her world and vision

She comments how he is undergoing development and growth - he learned a valuable lesson when his optimistic approach was so brutally shattered.

She says that he did nothing wrong, in fact, what he did was right. It's clear as a day who should have died between the peace-seeking Akira and the brute mamono apes that didn't even have a reason.

She knows that he is a yuki-onoko and that they are born once a hundred years. It is precisely because he is one that she is seeking him out.

She feels that they are similar.

She is of the Golden Crows clan/subspecies, Kin'u. (Kin'u is seemingly an umbrella term for 'the sun crow' from Chinese and Japanese mythology (Yatagarasu for Japan, though it wasn't exactly golden))

So, in case it wasn't clear before, these karasu kemono are literal crow birds/shapeshifting birds based on Yatagarasu, and aren't tengu, because tengu aren't actually 'crows' but are a type of an ogre-like youkai.

They are born extremely rare within karasu/usual crows species and are the most intelligent and beautiful of crows. Because they're a minority, they've been through unbearable suffering.

She asks if yuki women were 'right' and says that they both must have been through the same pain and treatment (a bit concerning, don't you think?)

Both of them were tormented by the hands of the inferior, powerless kind. The majority. And it's always the majority that shapes 'the common sense'.

She wants to eradicate that evil from the root. Her Vision (tm) is True Sparkling World -The Eradication of Inferior-. (So, her Vision is the 'true' version of Mayu's world, where she would become the most beautiful).

In Yamabuki's world, only the beautiful and superior will live. Never again will the crows be associated with the color black.

'No One Dies' is a stupid and impossible idea, but if Akira joins her, his dreams too will come true. Except that all that is foolish will be eradicated.

Of course Akira can't agree with that. He is stupid and clumsy and makes lots of mistakes - and he is not alone. And that's why he understands how others are important to him. He says that Yamabuki must have been all alone all this time.

He is determined now though, his enemy's words managed to fire him up. He has the courage to face his friends now and next time, he will face Yamabuki in battle too. He thanks her and leaves.

Mayu

We see her thinking about what Yamabuki told her. Yamabuki didn't go after the other brother because he wasn't 'chosen'. Mayu is about to break as she is talking to herself, asking what exactly does 'the chosen' mean...What about Mayu, then?

(she isn't the chosen one)

I guess Yama knew what she was doing manipulating Mayu to kill off other crows out of jelaousy. Lower 'ordinary' crow numbers is possibly what Yama wants.

Other thoughts

It's interesting to finally branch out to other countries kemono. It also makes sense why Inari was even able to self-isolate Japan without other countries interfering - If the symbol of America was already the president at that time or at least someone in power, as a fellow kemono he'd probably agree not to bother Inari. Would be nice to get a timeline though, if he was a president already or Inari's rise to power triggered other kemono becoming heads of their countries (we only know of Bald/Bold atm though)

Another point is that even though kemono outside Japan are still living in the shadows, some of them are in position of power, like the British editor-in-chief. So it also makes it plausible how Inari was the Superintendent.

It is worth noting that according to the extras, the governments are aware of kemono. (So Raiden's dad mostly likely knew of Inari's true nature, unless she was deliberately hiding it)

I can't help but wonder about the kemono jihen, if there were more wars outside Japan? The calculi were seemingly made by strictly Japanese kemono, even though Mukuro/the ghoul isn't Japanese and I'm not sure if these ruins he was shown in were in Japan.

The other foreign kemono that have been shown or mentioned earlier were dullahans and sandmen living in Japan.

A nice bit of writing from Aimoto is that the foreign kemono say the other kemono species and the word 'kemono' itself in their mother languages.

The Chinese word for kemono is guàiwu

The American English is 'supernatural' (Bold/Bald is called America's First Supernatural (Kemono) President)

Bold/Bald kemono species is 巨鷲, which is 'Giant Eagle', but written as an English word 'Eagle' (because he's an Amercian kemono)

Inari is called a 'vixen' instead of 'bakekitsune', because it's an English kemono talking. Could be a callback to the d rug she was in charge of distributing.

Well, that was long. Chapters 99&100 should be huge ones plot/lore wise as well.

[ryounyan]

Rewatched anime "Mononoke" (2007). Nostalgic jump into the Past. Because it is similar to "Monogatari" series and "Tatami Room", ect... Minus haram vibes. Short explain, same production of "Devilman Crybaby", minus splatter. Yes, it's violent, psychological and pretty much bloody (sometimes completely messed colours, sometimes the right colour but too much and it's definitely unnatural). Definitely need watching "Ayakashi: Japanese Classic Horror" (2006), made by Toei Animation.

Watched "Mononoke" (2024)... It's more "Summer Wars" and "Kemono no ko" vibes. Still psychedelic. Still so bright and colourful. And less chaotic. Main character looks different... It feels somehow right. Also oni hair is much into this type of narrative. Because the first version is more divine. The second version is more demonic. I feel it as if Love Machine from "Summer Wars".

I guess at the end of the season are missing the other three episodes. Looks good.

[olderthannetfic]

Hi, there.

Proshipping really helped me come to terms with who I am. It really helped come to terms with the fact that I am an autistic asexual furry. I am very happy and content with myself expressing my needs through art featuring kemono teens.

With that said, I thought I'd confess that I am really sick of the war on positivity. I hate people who claim that toxic positivity is a thing and is making everything worse. It's a slap in the face to me because it feels like I'm not allowed to look on the bright side and look for solutions to my problems. It's like how freakin' dare you suggest that my happiness makes you feel invalid? Don't you dare drag me down to your level of misery. I've been there before and I wanted to end my own life a dozen times. I've actually begun to hate the phrase "It's okay to not be okay."

The truth is that I'm a refugee from the Sonic the Hedgehog fandom. The Sonic fandom has forbid all constructive communication on how to move the franchise forward. It's hate, hate, hate all the way. You can't say you like something without someone yelling at you. It's not possible to offer ideas on how to improve on something. There's no way to reconcile what works with what needs to work. Appreciating flaws is especially out of the question. You're not allowed to recognize the inevitability of failure, but never giving up regardless.

--

Toxic positivity is real: it's just not that.

[kurowdayo]

Kemono Jihen Chapter 99: Summary + Page-by-Page Translation

Translated by me and revised by @stinkigami

Triple digits next month, wooooo. Let’s see if Aimoto-sensei drops a big bomb.

Summary of Chapter 99: A Clever Plan

Chapter starts with Akira reuniting with the rest of the crew. While Akira insists he’s alright and will be strong, Mukuro switches the TV on and a news report about Inari’s meeting with the US- President and the ii Radio-tower has everyone concerned.

They immediately have a war council in Iyo’s throne room but Akira doesn’t like the atmosphere. Iyo wants to find out what exactly ii is and asks Akagi if Raigo has reliable information. Akagi denies since Raigo has served his purpose and was “fired” (killed) from his position as Inari has no more need for him. But a Tanuki-Scientist has the photos of the Mamono-Material Shiki took some chapters ago printed out on sheets and they also include ii.

They add one and one together and come to the conclusion that the meeting and the completion of ii are on the same day and that Inari wants to spread ii all over the world starting with the US. Kabane admits that there wouldn’t be any more conflict if everyone thought like Inari but it doesn't seem like a good thing at all. Iyo announces that the time of hiding is over.

Meanwhile, Tamaki wants to take part in the war council, but Ichigo holds him back. Iyo says that a clash of armies is impossible since other Kemono don’t really mind Inari’s regime, she’s got a giant army of Ape-Mamono, and basically holds all humans hostage. Kon suggests using the vaccine on the army and ii since they’re both mamono.

It’s still not sure if the vaccine will be ready so Tarouta suggests sending the development team in his gourd form which, however, would kill him. Iyo doesn’t accept and they argue about it a little. In the end, Iyo really doesn’t know what to do because their situation is hopeless and they can only do something with a clever plan in hand.

Shiki reminds Kabane of his plan to pull Mikage over to their side and he suggests doing so to Iyo.

Concerning Mikage, they recall their pledge of allegiance to Kaidou alone. They want to fulfill his dream and turn him into the strongest Kaiju. The creation of such a Kaiju is possible but it is still completely unstable so Kaidou would die soon after becoming a Kaiju. He works a little on the design of the future Kaiju form and recalls a conversation with Kaidou.

Kaidou says that, even though humans pretend to wish for peace, they still build weapons because it”s just great to use them. He says that every living being has a desire for violence and that is why the world should be ruled by power. That’s why he wants to get rid of ii which lets Inari rule through brainwashing everyone.

While Mikage verbally agrees to everything, they say the opposite in their mind. Mikage might be young but they develop at a fast pace, so they know that what Kaidou desires is horrible. Still, they continue their work on the Kaiju form for Kaidou but they’re unsettled and start crying.

That’s when Kabane and the others burst in. In a little flashback they agree on just asking to be let into the facility by saying they won’t be hostile. They are surprised by Mikage’s new appearance and aura and are unable to do anything and return home.

Shiki suggests that Mikage is developing at an alarming rate while Kon and Akira think that this new Mikage looks approachable and not bad. But Kabane realizes that Mikage is fully aware that he’s doing evil things for Kaidou unlike Kaede who really had no concept of right or wrong.

Shiki realizes that although ii would make the Kaiju useless, Mikage is still working on them which really concerns him. Mukuro is aware of the differences between Kitsune who want to rule through order and apes who follow power and Shiki realizes they can play Inari and Kaidou out against each other. They can let the Kaiju attack ii.

Meanwhile ii continues to grow.

END

Translation

Page 1

Akira: Kabane-kuuuuuun!!

Kabane: Akira!!

[small text: A long awaited reunion!!]

Akira activates Rikka

Kabane: Eh?

Page 2

[small text: An Explosion of Joy!!]

Chapter Title: A Tricky Plan

Page 3

Kabane: I’m glad you’re alright.

Akira: Uhn! (Grunt of agreement)

I guess I’m fine. I absolutely don’t want to lose is what I thought. Inari-san can go fire missiles at me and I’ll shoot them down solo!

Shiki: What loud words from someone like you, do you even have any idea what you’re talking about?.

Akira: Whatever!

Mukuro: Hey, include me in your little group. I wanna watch some TV.

Kabane: Mukuro.

Akira: What’s this!? Cuuute!

Shiki: That’s Kabane’s old man. Right, you don’t know….

Akira: Eh!?

Page 4

TV-Newspeaker: Breaking News. Prime Minister Inari announces meeting with US President Bold Strong. The Prime Minister has announced that a new Tokyo landmark, the Radio Tower ii will be built within the following 5 days. A grand ceremony is expected to be held.

Everyone: Eh?

Page 5

Audience with Iyo

Iyo: Radio Tower ii….

Akira: As soon as we meet up there’s a military council…?

Yui: Get a grip, Akira.

Akira: I can’t stand this tense atmosphere… can’t I just keep quiet until it’s decided what to do…?

Iyo: First we need to know what that is. Akagi, can we trust in Lord Raigō?

Page 6

Akagi: No, I don’t think there’s a point anymore.

Kabane: Why?

Akagi: Because the isolation has been lifted.

Shiki: Did they find out you were in touch with him?

Akagi: It is possible. Raigou was an untrustworthy person to begin with. So I was planning to get rid of him/kill him once he served his purpose, okay?

Page 7

Glasses-Tanuki: Lady Iyohime! I was able to analyze the images Shiki provided. Even the text is clearly visible.

Shiki: Ah! Those are the photos I took in Mikage’s room. (+ little panel from a previous chapter where he took the photos “Looks important, I better take photos”)

Glasses-Tanuki: I’ve made a lot of printouts.

Shiki: I could’ve just sent the pics to everyone, you know

Glasses-Tanuki: Stuff like this sinks better into the mind on paper.

Page 8

Kabane: A mamono that brainwashes both Kemono and humans….

Shiki: The completion coinciding with the Japan-US meeting means…

Akagi: …that she intends to rule over/control all of America

Robara: As expected, she hasn’t had enough yet.

Kon: But this says the signal’s range is a 50km radius. Will that reach America?

Shiki: Maybe she’ll give the ‘seeds’ to the American president to take home/more lit. Maybe the ‘seeds’ will be taken home. She plans on multiplying them, yeah? Say that they should be planted on the Statue of Liberty as a token of friendship or something.

Page 9

Mukuro: So she plans to spread them all over the world eventually.

Asahi: Well…that is certainly ‘world peace’. It all depends on how you look at it.

Akira: Wait… what does that mean…? Will the Merlion and the Sphinx all have Inari’s face…?

Yui: Merlion…?

Addition: Merlion is a statue located in Singapore and is the city’s symbol (Akira worried that famous landmarks with a face will all have Inari’s face. Imagine Mt. Rushmore, lol)

Kabane: If everyone in the world thought the same way as Inari, there surely wouldn’t be any more conflict. But… this doesn’t seem like a good thing at all.

Did Nobimaru know?

Shiki: Is he even alive?

Page 10

Akira: Ah! I know! Nobimaru is fine! (small text: Umetaro-san told me)

Shiki: Then he probably knew. If he was troubled, he’d surely come into contact

Kabane: And since he didn’t…(contact us)

Kon: That means there’s a reason for this, right? (there’s a reason he knew about it but kept quiet)

Shiki: Maybe. Who knows.

Iyo: The biggest problem is that this ii should be completed within 5 days. The time for hiding is over. Now we must do everything in our power to stop this.

Page 11

Switch to Ichigo and Tamaki

Tamaki: I’ll also attend the war counciiiiiiiiil!!

Ichigo: And then you’ll say “I’ll go too”, right? Definitely not! Let’s believe in them and wait. I’m sure there’s something we can do.

(Back to council)

Iyo: But… the current difference in military strength is obvious.

The shoujou/ape army is growing by the minute, the Kemonos’ fighting spirit against the current government is low and humans are essentially being held hostage. Even if all Tanuki in the country were to rise up in arms, it would be like water on a hot stone = our efforts would be useless/in vain… like ants rising against elephants.

Page 12

Kon: But both, the shoujou/apes and ii are Mamono. When the vaccine is completed, we can just destroy them!

Asahi: Despite what Thin is telling you/us, it is not guaranteed that the vaccine will be completed.

Kon: Eh…!? Is that so?

Robara: I’m also curious about what is meant by “within” five days. Could it mean that ii could be completed as soon as tomorrow?

Tarouta: We do have time! Everyone involved in the vaccine (development) should gather in my gourd.

Fukuhime: Oh my! You can’t suggest that, Tarouta-sama!

Page 13

Shiki: Your gourd that trades lifespan for time, right?

Akari: Akira: But would you be fine if so many people went in at once? (lit. to fill it up)

Tarouta: No, I’d die this time.

Everyone: No way!

Tarouta: I’m going to die someday anyway. If I have power, I should use it before it’s left rotting.

Zenkichi: You see…no one in Yashima would agree with such an absurd plan, because our responsibility is protecting you, Tasaburo-sama.

Iyo: Enough, Zenkichi. I have no intention to implement my father’s foolish plan.

Tarouta: Say what!

Iyo: The vaccine is certainly our trump card. But no matter how far we get, the virus might evolve when we’re too late to act.

Page 14

Iyo: It’s a little too much of a gamble to be to my liking.

Tarouta: Then…perhaps those who are capable and confident in their abilities can use my gourd for training purposes

Iyo: It’s still the same. Besides…I feel that this time, the opponent is not someone who can be defeated by simply training one’s own strength. Unless we come up with some sort of tricky strategy (title drop, heh!) to multiply our power, there’s just no chance of winning this.

Akagi: A clever trick, eh.

Asahi: Hmmm…

Page 15

Shiki: Oi… Kabane. If you wanna say something, now’s the time.

Kabane: ? Huh?

Shiki: Don’t forget, you stupid . You wanted to as her to…

Kabane: Ah! Yeah, right! Iyohime!

Page 16

Kabane: I want Mikage to join us. I think I can make that happen.

Page 17

Switch to Mikage

Mikage: Huh? The virus I put in here is gone. Are the apes playing tricks on me again? Well, it’s not something to worry about at the moment.

(Lil flashback: There’s only one thing I can do for Kaidou-kun.)

Page 18

Mikage: I will make you the strongest Kaiju in the world! I promise!

Page 19

Mikage: At the current development stage, it is possible to create “the strongest kaiju”…but that would be it, only creating it. Sustainability, durability and safety are still unclear. So, even though Kaidou-kun can become the strongest kaiju right now, he would die immediately.

Page 20

Mikage: His body would be bigger than a building’s, and something akin to flames or light beams is essential to use like long-distance weapons/projectiles. And to be able to generate it [flames/beams], (something to act like) a power reactor in the abdomen is needed… Nuclear fusion is the goal/the ideal, but I haven’t yet developed means (technology? what the best word for this since its something related to genetics -> probably genetic sequences?) to make it possible yet… So, in this case… Rather than working around on how to endure it, I should focus on making it so it doesn’t need to be endured.

Addition: this is too literal, but we don’t have any context yet.

Less literal:

Rather than working on how to make the body endure the nuclear fusion…I should just make it so it doesn’t have to be endured. (I get what he wants to say but lol this is kinda hard to phrase…like making it so the nuclear fusion doesn’t destroy the body rather than trying to make the body endure it???)

Flashback

Kaidou: Hey, Mikage-kun. Why do you think humans spend huge amounts of money building military weapons while saying they’re against waging wars?

Mikage: Oh, I know why!

Page 21

Mikage: (thought text) What answer would make you happy?/What should I say to make you happy?

(Speaking) Because they’re awesome!

Kaidou: That’s right, you truly are my friend. (Manipulative much señor!?)

That’s right, it’s all just a pretense. People put on a mask, a pretense, but what they truly want is to test that performance! Show off the technology!! (you missed a verb there) They go crazy about sports because ‘competition’ is a legal/authorized way to use violence/be violent! And fictional works that involve violence are loved everywhere in the world! (Damn, this guy is bonkers)

Page 22

Kaidou: We’re all fascinated by “power”!! Everyone must admit that this is the correct way of living for all beings! No matter how advanced civilization becomes, the instinctive desire for violence will never disappear from people’s lives. The simplest form of happiness is to follow those who have power/strength and be ruled by them. I cannot allow the Japan-US Summit to unveil ii to the whole world

Page 23

Kaidou: Let’s make the entire world aware of the Kaiju!

Mikage: (speaking) —>Yes.

(mind) —>No.

(speaking) —> That’s right, Kaidou-kun.

(mind) —> I’m sorry, Kaidou-kun.

End of the long-ass Kaidou-villain-speech flashback. Back to present Mikage.

Mikage: (mind) I’m a plant that has acquired intelligence. I learn more and more every day. (No you’re not, mushrooms aren’t plants, actually they’re closer related to animals than to plants)

So… so that’s why I realized just how horrible what you’re trying to do is.

(speaking) I… I

Page 24

Mikage: (half thinking, half speaking) But still… I was able to do this. (Crying while laying down his ballpoint pen)

Page 25

Kabane bursts into the room

Kabane: Mikage!

Flashback to Kabane, Shiki, Kon, Akira talking about the “make Mikage join” thing.

Shiki: So, we’re gonna sneak in as luggage again?

Kabane: Let’s go through the main entrance. We are only going in to talk[lit. we only have a request], and won’t be hostile this time. Oh…well, it’s possible we’ll have to punch the apes a little…

Shiki: Again… / Well, that’s true…(Possibly…)

Kabane: It’ll be fine. I’m sure we can talk.

Page 26

Single page of Mikage just standing there menacingly (you’re cool if you get the reference)

Page 27

Kabane and the others reacting to Mikage just standing there menacingly

Mikage: Who… why are you here… No… what a stupid question.

Page 28

Mikage: Do you need something from me? (He again is using a very polite tone and kanji) (like the question is VERY polite and formal)(Speech patterns have changed, before, Mikage spoke with many hira- and some katakana which are now replaced by kanji. Most notably ぼく —> 僕 (boku) to refer to themself.)

Page 29

Akira: There was no room to ask anything. Mikage-san was completely different from when they were on TV. He used to be more charming… I felt that we could become friends.

Shiki: Maybe their intelligence has developed at an abnormal speed. Wasn’t he said to be a super smart mushroom? (lit. wasn’t he presented as mushroom like that from the beginning? (an intelligent one) (kinoko strictly refers to Mikage, that’s what Shiki and others been calling him)

Kon: I didn’t sense anything bad from Mikage. But… why is that…

Kabane: I…

Page 30

Kabane: I thought that Kaidou was making/forcing Mikage to do bad things, but…from his expression, it was clear that he understood everything/his face showed that he understood.

(As opposed to Kaede who couldn’t tell right from wrong)

It’s hopeless. How are we gonna tell Iyohime…?

Shiki: Don’t sweat it. There’s nothing anyone can do about it. I was wondering…. Once ii is completed, then Kaidou’s kaiju would be totally useless, yeah? Then why is Mikage still working on them?

Page 31

Someone: What do you mean?

ShikiWell, listen. Either ii or kaiju should be enough. If Mikage is also making ii [in addition to the kaiju] then it’s a lot of unnecessary work…Hasn’t he decided?

Mukuro: Oh, I understand it. The apes bring ‘peace’ through dominating among all with their violence, while kitsune bring ‘peace’ by creating order using their intelligence.

Less literal: Apes control via violence while foxes establish order through intelligence and wisdom.

Both species demonstrate their power in different ways.

Shiki: I see… But wait a second! Inari and Kaidou have the same goal but are at odds over how to reach it!? = have clashing ideals

Kabane: Eh?

Akira: Hey, don’t just go and put it all together by yourself. Tell us so we can understand.

Page 32

Shiki: We make them fight each other! / We make their negotiations break down! (Like crush the feeble alliance between Inari and Kaidou)

Page 33

Shiki: Throwing Kaidou’s Kaiju at ii. That’s our plan! That’s the only way for the ants to defeat the elephant!!

Page 34

ii growing while making にゅる-sounds (which apparently means “slippery”)

Page 35

ii still growing while making “slippery” sounds

END

[toonabby]

Happy (late) 35th birthday, Naomi Oozora

Characters pictured above from left to right: (BOLD text means Star-Making Role)

Satanichia "Satania" McDowell Kurumizawa from Gabriel Dropout

Hana Uzaki (Monica Rial) from Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out!

Jahy (Lisette Monique Diaz) from The Great Jahy Will Not Be Defeated!

Kiriha (Sarah Wiedenheft) from Tsugumomo

Ruti (Tia Ballard) from Banished from the Hero's Party

Samidare Asahina (Ariel Graham) from Lucifer and the Biscuit Hammer

Chio Miyamo (Mikaela Krantz) from Chio's School Road

Inari from Inari, Konkon, Koi Iroha

Midori Kohakobe (Emily Neves) from Call of the Night

Susanna "Sue" Hopkins from Genshiken: Second Generation (Replacing Yuuko Gotou)

Keiko Tomioka (Rachel Michelle Thompson) from Remake Our Life!

Kanon Konomori from Wataten!

Chieri Ogata from THE iDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls

Tamamo Cross from Uma Musume Pretty Derby

Perseus from Azur Lane

Patricia Abelheim from Atelier Ryza

Characters not pictured (in order of the work's release year):

Duvalie (Eden Riegel) from The Legend of Heroes series

Yuragi Hakoniwa from Noucome

Jessica Shannon (Danielle Judovits) from Marvel Disk Wars

Karen Bombardier (Molly Searcy) from Chaika: The Coffin Princess

SG-1000 II from Sega Hard Girls

Bal-chan from Robot Girls Z+

Noriko Mizuyama from Momokuri

Tellu (Laura Post) from Sailor Moon Crystal III (Replacing Chieko Honda)

Falcon and QJY-88 from Girls' Frontline

Yuma Kusanagi from Matoi the Sacred Slayer

Black-Tailed Prairie Dog (Sarah Wiedenheft) from Kemono Friends

Ylgr (Megan Hollingshead) and Lethe (Kristen Day) (from Path of Radiance) from Fire Emblem Heroes

Charlotte Anana (Madeleine Morris) from One Piece(*)

Yuki from PriConne (Princess Connect! Re:Dive)

Nikola Graf (Kate Higgins) from Valkyrie Chronicles 4

Michi Edogawabashi from Pastel Memories

Pan Dina (Nadine Russell) from Kandagawa Jet Girls

Marisa Kirisame from Touhou Spell Bubble

Mafuyu Kogarashi (Madeline Dorroh) from Maesetsu!

Sakuna (Laura Post) from Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin

Fenneca (Carling Doubt) (yes THAT'S her name) from Bakugan: Geogan Rising

Amanozako (Deva Marie Gregory) from Shin Megami Tensei V

Mogumogu Chō Higashisakura from Hanabi-chan Is Often Late

Lopomon from Digimon Survive

Ripple from Reborn to Master the Blade

Sayuri Osanada from Rokudo's Bad Girls

Panda Yanagiba from World Dai Star

Shizuka Futari (Robin Clayton) from Sasaki and Peeps

(*) = Debut episode

[putschki1969]

New Album『Sono Saki e』 Comments by Everyone Involved

This album may have been the longest production period in my career. It took more than a year to complete this album full of messages that Wakana wanted to convey. I have been working with Wakana since her solo debut, creating works together, producing her live performances, etc. The first concept we came up with for this project was an image of a ray of hope shining brightly through this sad and suffocating world, with Wakana's voice representing a soothing light raining down from heaven. I asked all the composers, lyricists, arrangers, and musicians that I truly trust to help us express such a scenery through their music and words. Wakana herself spent a lot of time working on her lyrics, practicing her singing, and recording. It was her who suggested the title "Sono Saki e (Beyond this Point)". She was very determined about everything she wanted to express with this album. It’s about the strength to open up and stay true to yourself without being afraid to move forward and not allowing yourself to be held back by current events. I am proud to say that all the songs are sparkling and shining just like Wakana herself. I am full of gratitude to all the creators who have contributed to the production of this album. I hope that everyone who listens to these songs will continue to move forward together with Wakana! With this album all we wish is for everyone’s future to be bright, kind, and full of love.

Producer Satoshi Takebe

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This was the first time I wrote lyrics for Wakana-san. When I heard Muramatsu-san's beautiful yet sad melody, there was only one thing that came to mind. All the tragic events that have taken place in Ukraine right after the invasion, women and children leaving the country, having to say goodbye to their husbands, fathers, sons and brothers who remained in order to fight. Countless fateful choices had to me made, families and lovers were torn apart. Yet the war still continues in this opaque world. I wanted to provide a bit of hope for such dreary times, show a way how we can continue living despite not knowing what lies ahead of us. Wakana-san sings the lyrics perfectly, accentuating each tiny fragment of sadness and hope.

Yūho Iwasato ("Kibou" - Lyrics)

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I would like to congratulate Wakana-san on her album release! I am very happy to be in charge of composing and arranging the lead song "Butterfly Dream". It was my first time working with Wakana-san, in preparation for our first session together I listened to her past works and tried to get a feeling for her voice, gradually my image of Wakana-san was expanded and I was able to create a new worldview for her. I wrote the song so that Wakana-san's delicate and powerful voice would stand out amidst mysterious chords, I wanted her vocals to feel as if they were floating on top of the melody. As for the arrangement, I played around quite a bit with various tricks such as chord progressions, different melodies, and rhythms, so I'd be happy if you could listen to the song and discover various things!

Yuki Kishida ("Butterfly Dream" Composition & Arrangement)

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"I would like you to write a song for Wakana that showcases her beautiful voice and talent. She is an incredibly capable singer so she can 100% do a song with a high degree of difficulty.” When Takebe-san made such an offer to me, I got very excited and ended up writing a very difficult song. I honestly struggle to play it myself. But somehow this is what it took to create and express such a "beautiful harshness". Just as Takebe-san said, Wakana turned out to be a singer with great talent!

Shin'ya Kiyozuka ("KEMONO" - Composition & Piano)

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Hello, I am Kujiraba. I am an artist and usually draw manga but this time I was asked to write lyrics for a song. When I listened to the demo tape, I felt a strong sense of frustration and the urge to run away. Immediately I was reminded of the confusion and pain that is prevalent in today's society. If you're in a place you don't want to be in, don't give up, continue resisting even if you don't have the strength to get out. Sharpen your fangs and claws and prepare to escape. KEMONO is a prayer song for escape, hoping that you can go to places you have never been able to go or places you have given up on. It’s for everyone who feels alone, anytime, anywhere. If you are in a difficult place right now, I would be happy if this song could provide some comfort for you.

Kujiraba ("KEMONO" - Lyrics)

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Before I started working on this song, I wanted to get a lot of input from Wakana, I wanted to hear what she had to say, listen to her story. After spending a lot of time together, learning more about her and sharing our tears, I wanted to write a song that perfectly encapsulated all the precious feelings that Wakana-san carries in her heart for her late father. I wanted to make sure that every word she told me would be sown into the very fabric of this song. Her path as a singer, the way her father had always encouraged her, how her existence in the here and now is her father’s legacy. Wakana's clear singing voice has a radiance that seems to reach the sky. I am so grateful that I got the opportunity to work with her.

Yoshiko Hanzaki ("Shirushi" - Lyrics & Composition)

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A broken heart Carrying the smallest suitcase Heading to Haneda Buying a random ticket on the way there Wanting to go to the farthest place. Anywhere. Just far away from here

When you are in your 30s, the times are over when you scribble the name of your crush over and over again, you are no longer naively infatuated with the feeling of being in love. You have reached an age where you should be able to recognise each other's strengths and weaknesses. I was thinking about the relationships between men and women. How you should go on a trip all by yourself in order to be able to accept all the things that you previously weren’t able to accept about your partner. This way you can become stronger. This song is a poem about how I felt when I traveled to Easter Island once upon a time. I imaged Wakana-san singing the song standing on the cliff. I want them to shoot a beautiful music video with a drone *laughs*.

Yo Hitoto ("Rapa Nui" - Lyrics)

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When I started composing Rapa Nui, I had an initial meeting with Takebe-san over the phone. The main goal was to create something that wasn’t J-pop. I gathered a lot of ideas, I wanted to give the song an Irish touch, maybe make it a little folky. Listening to Wakana-san's older songs, I got the strong impression that her voice was very clear, resounding like a fresh breeze through the air. That's why I thought it would be nice to have an ambient melody with a bit of an ethnic essence. In the end, it turned into something that can’t really be labelled properly but Hitoto-san’s lyrics made it possible to envision sceneries of a foreign place. I usually write quite hectic chord progressions but this time I stuck to one chord for the verse and then changed the chorus to a minor key. The part at the beginning of the chorus is very difficult, but as expected, Wakana-san sang it perfectly. I would be happy if you could feel the quiet rock amidst the gentle atmosphere.

Tatsuro Mashiko ("Rapa Nui" - Composer)

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When writing music, the most important thing for me is the voice of the artist. Wakana-san's voice is ethereal and full of emotion, there’s a complexity to it that makes you see both light and darkness at the same time. And the lyrics she wrote mysteriously matched the world view I had imagined, it really became a unique song. I hope that Wakana-san's voice will gently light up the hearts of many people in this age of uncertainty.

Toshiaki Matsumoto (”Sono Saki e” - Composer)

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During the production days of "Sono Saki e" I always had everyone’s feelings in mind. I wanted to fully understand the world and thoughts envisioned by my producer Satoshi Takebe-san, all the composers, writers and musicians. That’s why I did my best to carefully challenge each song. While feeling the music soaking into my body, I experienced the joy of unraveling the feelings contained in each and every one of them, adding my voice to them many times during the production process. However, there were also many times when I felt frustration and resentment towards myself, occasionally it was painful and tough, but to be honest, those moments were necessary. What do I feel in this world right now, what do I want to cherish, and what do I want to convey to everyone? I put all these thoughts into my album. When you feel overwhelmed by sadness and loneliness, I hope that there will be a moment when my music can provide solace for your heart, even just a little.

Wakana

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Wily Beast and Weakest Creature:

Image by GiantCaveMushroom

Touhou 17: Wily Beast and Weakest Creature came out in 2019.

The storyline begins with a trio of animal goasts (sic) come to Gensokyo and tell Reimu, Marisa, and Youmu that an army of beast spirits are planning to invade Gensokyo! In order to combat this incoming invasion, the protagonist has to let one of the beast spirits possess them and take them to Hell, where a war has been brewing for the past year or so.

The three beast spirits each slowly influence the protagonist as they progress, altering their personality a bit.

• The wolf spirit makes you more violent and aggressive

• The eagle spirit makes you narcissistic and haughty

• The otter spirit makes you cowardly and somewhat of a suckup.

What appears to be a trip to new Hell quickly takes a turn to the Animal Realm.

The Animal Realm is one of the six realms of rebirth in Buddhist cosmology. It's second-place in pain and suffering to Hell. More about it later.

Overall, Wily Beast and Weakest Creature is one of the darkest, most serious games in the series, and one which kickstarted another trilogy. The Animal Realm will continue to attempt to conquer Gensokyo in Touhou 17.5: Sunken Fossil World, and Touhou 19: Unfinished Dream of All Living Ghosts. In general, the series starts gaining a larger number of pure evil characters from hereon out.

Though, it's not TOO dark. Keep in mind everyone's still using spellcard rules, so nobody's dying.

Oh, and the Animal Realm in Touhou has a rather interesting inspiration. This fanmade documentary/review explains it better than I can. It has to do with the second season of hit anime Kemono Friends. You don't need to watch the whole thing, just like, the first 11 minutes, and then 1h52m30s in.

https://youtu.be/OJ6nP9ExLeY

Basically, the bizarre juxtaposition of cute animal girls with the harsh reality of the  modern corporate machine was ZUN's main artistic inspiration for this game.

A little bit more on the beast spirits:

ZUN thought about giving them each individual names, but ultimately decided against it. Despite this, they actually have more lines of dialogue than many named characters!

Overall, despite the cruelty of their masters, none of them appear to be especially bad people, and genuinely thank the protagonist for helping them.

They're actually not just dead: they're extinct! Each of them is an animal that has gone extinct or endangered due to human interference: a Honshu Wolf, a Japanese River Otter, and a Japanese Golden Eagle.

Though, the Golden Eagle is still thriving elsewhere, and is only endangered in Japan, the other two are definitely extinct. In Gensokyo, however, all species are alive and thriving.

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WATCHED:

-> ANIME

diabolik lovers yuri on ice haikyuu jujutsu kaisen given wotakoi owari no seraph food wars sk8 bungou stray dogs my hero academia 7 deadly sins fugou keiji black butler kk / k project wave the disastrous life of saiki k gakuen babysitters way of the househusband one punch man cells at work  devilman crybaby welcome to demon school iruma-kun hitorijime my hero moriarty the patriot dr stone citrus asobi asobase sasaki to miyano spy x family kakegurui miss kobayashi's dragon maid my little monster kotaro lives alone bloom into you demon slayer kemono jihen komi can't communicate ouran high school host club horimiya yakuza's guide to babysitting  noblesse record of ragnarok romantic killer that time i got reincarnated as a slime slime diaries my happy marriage the vampire dies in no time kiss him not me sakamoto desu ga noragami mashle the angel next door spoils me rotten the greatest demon lord is reborn as a typical nobody campfire cooking in another world with my absurd skill the misfit of demon king academy mushoku tensei: jobless reincarnation my dress-up darling i got a cheat skill in another world and became unrivaled in the real world, too himouto! umaru-chan i'm the villainess, so i'm taming the final boss sacrificial princess and the king of beasts how a realist hero rebuilt the kingdom more than a married couple, but not lovers uncle from another world a girl & her guard dog the masterful cat is depressed again today delicious in dungeon ron kamonohashi’s forbidden deductions the apothecary diaries

-> ANIME MOVIES

a whisker away ponyo howl’s moving castle your name spirited away when marnie was there umibe no etranger doukyuusei

-> DONGHUAS

heaven official’s blessing cinderella chef mo dao zu shi scum villain’s self saving system the daily life of the immortal king

(or just go to my anime list luvlylovingu bcs im too lazy to update lol sorry)

MISCELLANEOUS TAGS:

dividers themes misc reblogs (still anime related) writing resources

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Hi, this is a list of animes I like so you can get to know me even more. (I WILL UPDATE THIS LIST AS I WATCH THE SERIES)

🔴 - Didn't finish and prob won't continue.

🟡 - Didn't finish but prob will continue.

🟢 - Finished!

🤍 - Liked it too much and read the manga.

❤️ - Won my heart forever.

Anime:

Pokémon - 🟢❤️ (First anime ever, didn't even knew it was an anime lol)

Beyblade - 🟢 (I mean why not, I like it haha)

Naruto / Shippuden - 🟢 (When it all started for real, in 2020).

Black Clover - 🔴

Fairy Tail - 🔴

One piece - 🟡

BSD - 🟢🤍 (I really love this, 8/10 bc the manga is better)

JJK - 🟢🤍 (I miss Nanami, Shibuya arc is near, let's suffer again jjk fandom)

TBHK - 🟢🤍 (It was one of my first anime ever, started the manga but stopped)

Tokyo Revengers - 🟢🤍 (Very good, the ending was kinda rushed tho)

Tokyo Ghoul - 🟢

Noragami - 🟢 (Need to start the manga!)

Chainsaw - 🟢🤍 (First anime I've read the manga before the anime)

Owari no Seraph - 🟢🤍 (Def homosexual but ok, need a 3 season)

Tower of God - 🟢🤍

Vinland Saga - 🟡🤍 (Finished S1 before the s2 was there so I started reading the manga, dropped it and didn't watched or read it anymore)

Food wars - 🟢 (Food)

Demon Slayer - 🟡 (I didn't had the time to go past S1 since 2020)

*Updated to 🟢: I finished the anime and I'm gonna read the manga!

Fire force - 🔴

Dororo - 🟢 (Work of art)

TPN - 🟡 (Dropped in the middle of s2)

SAO - 🟢 (I like classics)

Violet Evergarden - 🟡 (I wasn't understanding the story so I need to re-watch it)

BNHA - 🟡

Haikyuu - 🟢❤️ (My family)

TGOH - 🟢🤍

Horimiya - 🟢 (Meh)

Kamisama Hajimemashita - 🟢❤️ (I don't even need to explain)

TSSDK - 🟡

One punch man - 🟡

Assassination Classroom - 🟢 (It gave me depression)

Rokudenashi Majutsu - 🟢

Mahoutsukai no Yome - 🟢❤️ (This kind of women are just✨)

Kuroko no Basket - 🟢

Blue Lock - 🟡🤍 (Started the manga)

Fullmetal - 🟡

Akame Ga kill - 🟢 (I was innocent, I had literally no spoiler, I cried my soul)

Elite classroom - 🟢

Fruits basket - 🟡❤️ (I always stop in S3 so I'm waiting for vacations to finish this masterpiece)

TMDKA - 🟢

Kimi Ni Todoke - 🟢 (Fluffy)

Beastars - 🟡

Ao no Exorcist - 🟢

SK8 - 🟢 (Gay skaters)

Angels of death - 🟢 (Came after Naruto lol)

Inu X Boku - 🟢 (Came after the AOD)

Black butler - 🟢 (Suspicious)

Kaichou was maid-sama - 🟢 (Cute)

Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun - 🟢❤️ (Idk but this anime ost makes me feel sad and nostalgic but happy at the same time)

TYE - 🟡 (I had no courage to get past the 1 EP)

Goblin slayer - 🟡

!WARNING! JUN MAEDA WORKS NEXT💔

Charlotte - 🟢 (Cried)

Angel beats - 🟢 (Cried)

Clannad - 🟢 (Cried)

Ao Haru Ride - 🟢

Akagami no Shirayuki - 🟢❤️ (I love strong women)

Orange - 🟢 (...)

Noblesse - 🟢🤍

Vanitas no Carte - 🟢🤍

Hyouka - 🔴

Free! - 🟢 (Gay)

Ouran High School - 🟢❤️

Akatsuki no Yona - 🟢 (Ah, woman...)

Gakuen Babysitters - 🟢❤️ (So cute pls watch it)

Assassin's pride - 🟢 (Don't watch it)

K-Project - 🟡

Sankarea - 🟢

Fate - 🔴 (I need someone to explain me this thing)

Kemono Jihen - 🟢

AOT - 🟡

Devilman - 🟢 (Yeah no)

Kekkai Sensen - 🟢

86 - 🟡

Munou na nana - 🔴 (I was watching the launch but I dropped it)

Little Witch Academia - 🟢❤️ (Watched on netflix)

TMD - 🟢 (Gays)

Death Parade - 🟡

Yuukoku no Moriarty - 🟢 (Catch me if you can Mr. Holmes~)

Bakuten!! - 🟢

Durarara! - 🟡

Nanbaka - 🟢

Gunjou no Magmel - 🟢 (no idea)

I'm standing on a million lives - 🟢

Lookism - 🟢🤍

Ballroom - 🟢

Tsurune - 🟢 (I love this)

Somali to Mori no kamisama - 🟢

Kiznaiver - 🟢

Buddy Daddies - 🟢 (Def gay)

Trigun Stampede - 🟡 (I just need time)

Cyberpunk - 🟡

Pandora Hearts - 🟡

Number 24 - 🟢

Gangsta. - 🟡

Hakuouki - 🟢 (Cried)

Ao no Hana - 🔴

Tanaka-kun - 🟢 (Cute)

Idolish-7 - 🟢

Hakkenden: Touhou - 🟢🤍 (I really need to find the manga)

Itsudatte Bokura no Koi wa 10cm Datta - 🟢 (I love the ost kikoemasuka)

Mekaku City Actors - 🟢

Sirius - 🟢

Anime (but BL)

Given - 🟢🤍 (I don't think I need to explain anything after this)

Junjou Romantica - 🟢🤍 (Told you)

Super Lovers - 🟢 (I don't like this tho-)

Yuri on ice - 🟢

Banana Fish - 🟢 (I hate this but I love this)

Dakaichi - 🟢 (Do not ask)

Sasaki to Miyano - 🟢🤍

Hitorijime my Hero - 🟢🤍

The night beyond - 🟢🤍

Hatsukoi - 🟢🤍 (I love this one, def stressing but also good)

Umibe no Etranger - 🟢🤍 (This is fluffy)

Doukyuusei - 🟢🤍 (You need to watch it)

Hybrid child - 🟢🤍 (I cried and cried, I just cried)

Monochrome Factor - 🔴 (I have no idea)

No. 6 - 🟢🤍