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ayaryo lovechild part 1: yuu (the good one)

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Sekkan 3 4 10 48, Suni 1 29 22 42

[from this list]

3. Did they have a good childhood? What are fond memories they have of it? What’s a bad memory?

Sekkan’s childhood was like... 5 years long? Demons age strangely, man

The first year of it was spent in a remote location hidden away from the public, supposedly for his safety. After he left there, he met his other siblings, who were in a similar situation. The other four were spent studying under their regent to soon take the throne. I’ll talk about her in a bit! >:0 I think his childhood affected him poorly in a lot of ways, but he himself doesn’t look back on it with any sadness or regrets. Yet.

I think Sekkan’s fondest memories are spent with his siblings, doing fun things like wrestling, and... wrestling... and yeah Suni only wanted to do one thing, but... wrestling is fun!!! when... Suni lets him win, anyway!!!! The worst memory he has is when his younger sibling Sihlaon suddenly disappeared. It’s left a mark on him as he was worried and grieving for a long time.

On that nice note, here's a small Sekkan for fun. He had useless fluffy wings like a baby bird..............

4. What is their relationship with their parents? What’s a good and bad memory with them? Did they know both parents?

The Serafas don’t really have real parents, but Sekkan in particular has a mother figure of sorts??? in his regent Forty, a navy admiral and later war hero. She’s a bitch and a strict one at that, and she saw his personality (when he was young, much more gentle and meek) as a obstacle between him and his becoming the monarch. She taught him pretty similarly to how she was in the military, which often meant stuff like punishment if he didn’t do it right the first try. To pick out a good memory with her would be... pretty tough, honestly. She didn’t express much parental warmth. His best memories with her are probably more in present times, where she’s just an adviser now, and he can override whatever she says if he wants to!!!...not that that happens much, Sekkan’s not really that good a military commander or anything,

10. Do they like children? Do children like them? Do they have or want any children? What would they be like as a parent? Or as a godparent/babysitter/ect?

Currently, Sekkan doesn’t have or want any children of his own. The concept kinda scares him, to be frank. To make more demons somebody has to like, die and stuff?????   (similar to how a vampire turns people) and then you have to take care of a weird little version of you??? ??? that’s a hard decision man...

He also struggles with understanding how human babies work. Maybe forgets that children have a pretty big maturity difference and is absolutely wilded out by how small and blobby they are. I think he thinks they’re cute, but... would panic if a baby started crying or having a fit anywhere near him... which they probably often do, because he doesn't really go out of his way to look friendly or make himself understood to them. He is also a clumsy dumb bitch and would immediately drop every baby placed in his hands. PSA: Do not ask Sekkan to babysit your children, it is not recommended, he might break them.

48. Do they enjoy any parties? If so what kind? Do they organise the party or just turn up? How do they act? What if they didn’t want to go but were dragged along by a friend?

I don’t think Sekkan is excited by parties? (i mean he’s not excited by much of anything but) He doesn't look forward to going to them very much because he's always flocked by people who want to talk to him whenever he attends anything, and secretly he just kinda wants to sit in the corner and eat a lot of food and have a drink and chill with just Suni.

He's unfortunately the one dragging Suni places because he's too polite to refuse people. You could like, jokingly invite him to your birthday or wedding or s/t expecting him not to show up but trust me. That is a bad idea. because He Will Be Delighted To Attend(:

Speaking of Suni,

1. What’s their full name? Why was that chosen? Does it mean anything?

Suni's full name is Sunigarde Serafa. No middle name, just first and last! It was chosen for their past self like 200 years ago by their parent, Saotan, who was of a culture that is now basically extinct. Even to modern demons, Suni has kind of an odd name, which is part of the reason why they go by a nickname.

I picked Serafa for obvious reasons (it's seraph but with an F ooo very clever) but their first name doesn't mean anything in real as far as I'm aware? It probably means something nice in ancient demon tongues, though. Maybe it means strong, brave, and handsome. I mean, Suni’s going with that until proven otherwise, so

29. What do they do when they find out someone else’s fear? Do they tease them? Or get very over protective?

If it's like a phobia, initially they'll probably laugh, especially if they think the fear is silly or baseless. They're kind of insensitive; they're not cruel enough to use a fear against someone or purposefully scare you, but they do not care enough to mind watching what they say either. 

They'll be mindful of people they don't know well, of course, and they'd be a little protective of a close friend if actually confronted with something scary, but Suni would hate to admit to that.

22. What are their favourite insults to use? What do they insult people for? Or do they prefer to bitch behind someone’s back?

Suni's fake af and does 99% of their bitching behind people's backs LMAO... but they've been known to get pissed and start cursing people out too! They tend to dig rather shallow though (poor fashion sense, for example, is something Suni would make fun of you for). Again they're not looking to ruin anyone's self confidence, they're just... kinda an asshole. Their jabs are not clever or (usually) all that hurtful because Suni does not think clearly if they’re mad enough to start slinging insults. Mostly they’re just rude. And love naughty words. 

42. What are their goals? What would they sacrifice anything for? What is their secret ambition?

Suni honest to god just wants some attention!!! They dream of being popular and having 100 friends and bathing in a shower of kisses every morning, but they're more like... almost at the point that they'd do anything for some validation around here. Originally they thought it was a problem they had (because their self-esteem is pretty bad), but after molding themselves into the coolest, most talented and good looking person there possibly is, and people still dare to ignore them?? Suni's desperate. 

They're jealous of their brother and how much recognition and praise he gets, so they often blame their problems on him 'stealing' their spotlight and preventing them from getting what they want. Secretly they would rather have him gone and them take over in his stead, but those kind of thoughts scare them. 

...B-Because high treason is illegal, you baka, I don't actually care for Sekkan's wellbeing or anything...!!

[tokupedia]

Linkara’s Kamen Rider Fourze review

@atopfourthwall

REVIEW KITAAAAAAAAAAAA!

Hello, Channel Awesome fans! I am one of the many western representatives of this little fandom Mr. Lovhaug is about to encounter in the comments section of the video you see before you.

Now the first thought that some annoyed fans of his unfamiliar with KR might ask is…”Why this? This isn’t a comic!”

Ah, but a comic book creator is responsible for its inception, or in this case a manga creator: Shotaro Ishinomori. He was known for creating a lot of superheroes in Japan among other things. Plus, Kamen Rider has been adapted into superhero manga stories like Kamen Rider Spirits or Futo Detectives and its original incarnation’s main character was a manga drawing concept first before becoming a TV star.

And for those disappointed that Secret Origins Month was cut short, well this counts as an origin of a super hero, just one you are not familiar with. So ..you get three origins to heroes this year instead of four *shrugs* Plus, Lewis deserves a break and a honeymoon after all that non-stop work. :)

0:33-0:34: “Known for having an insect-like look” Hmm… fair enough. The core trait of a Kamen Rider is that they have detailed and round compounded eyes on the mask. (most of the time, some play with that aesthetic or drop it altogether). The original 15 Riders were themed after different insects and this bug theme carried over on and off again until Double. (OOO briefly brought it back with the Gatakiriba Combo). The producers, costume designers and staff also decided to play around with various costume themes aside from bugs like Oni, Japanese folklore with trains, a Vampire with a stylized pumpkin head, chimeras, wizards, video game genres ..and cars. This season’s hero as of late 2017, is organic things like animals fused with inorganic objects! (A Hawk mixed with a Gatling gun for example).

If one were to ask me personally about what the draw is, it is the slightly heavier focus on characters than fluff and a balancing stance on being as over the top and crazy as possible or having dramatic and quiet moments that invest you in what is going on….also crazy-awesome weapons and karate cyborgs and/or men in belt activated power suits who can stop/destroy evil by kicking and punching them really hard!  And bikes! Cannot forget the cool motorbikes!

Fun fact, the original Kamen Rider’s actor also played Segata Sanshiro!

0:57-1:02: “Patreon sponsors will get a KR: Dragon Knight review if they donate enough $$” Given the pattern I’ve seen so far based on this and the preceding Gokaiger review, odds are you are more likely to encounter/collide into a request for either another toku series from 2011-2012-2013 or an anniversary event of media like Gokaiger vs. Gavan or Ultraman Mebius. Am I the only one noticing that he has done anniversary seasons of different franchises and both are from 2011?

1:03-1:25 GAH! MASKED RIDER! *DEMONIC HISS* Yeah, some KR fans can agree this was a horrible mistake as Saban tried too hard to force Kamen Rider into a Power Rangers mold…which doesn’t work because there are tropes and elements that separate the two that cannot be removed to fit that format. Also the fact that KR was absent from TV for most of the ‘90s aside from clipshow specials and a 12 minute crossover with Ultraman in one said special. Using clips from the darker Shin Kamen Rider movie and the two movies directed by Keita Amemiya was just a hodgepodge mess when blended with Black RX.

1:26-1:28: Ah, Dragon Knight! A good series adaptation screwed over by 4Kids execs for those wondering why it was cancelled despite winning an Emmy.

1:43-1:53: Even Linkara dislikes Ferbus, the Jar-Jar of our fandom.

1:55-2:36: Four-Zay. It has to do with Japanese pronunciation of the “e” sound. Don’t feel bad about the complaints though, we are getting drama right now here about the correct pronunciation of the current secondary hero Kamen Rider Cross-Z. It is just one of the pitfalls of being fans or observers.

The reason for the space theme was to celebrate the 50th anniversary of man’s first flight into space, hence the astronaut motif of Fourze’s costume!

4:10-17: It’s a Space Station. Though it would be easier to identify as such if Sir Alec Guinness was present. 

4:35-37: It is a kind of male cowlick pompadour, he is reflecting the style of a high school Yanki in popular Japanese fiction. But, unlike them, he isn’t a jerk. Also, I really like saying pompadour. Pompadour, pompadour! Pooom-paa-douuur!

4:50-58: “Better to be an idiot than a tool” I want that phrase on an arts and craftsy bathroom sign that you get at a flea market to hang on my wall.

4:59-5:30: I can accept you not liking the visuals and critiquing the opening but sorta liking it, that’s fine. But... this is our jam, so let’s crank it! Ladies and gents of the uninitiated to Kamen Rider, for your possible audio pleasure I give you...SWITCH ON! by Anna Tsuchiya! Woooooooo!

5:36-42: Don’t tempt fate man. Toei is a vicious beast when it comes to Kamen Rider related materials on the interwebs, ask Des or anyone in the toku community. Also since you mentioned the complaints about subbing: *Queen music* Another one gripes the subs, another one gripes the subs, and another logs on and another logs on. Another one gripes the subs! Hey, he’s trying to do a review, but another one gripes the subs!

... Sorry.  Also, fans, be thankful he took time out of his busy (and now married) life to even do this. He could have ignored the request to do a Rider series and gave you nothing...just sayin���.

5:43-50: heheheh....Setup.

6:19-29: aaaand pay off of a man surprised by a burger toy being in a show when he was only being sarcastic about one being there. This burger thing actually has some possible explanation behind it. See Kamen Rider had changed TV sponsors in the start of the 2010s. One of those new sponsors? The American fast food giant, McDonald’s. Yeah, as part of a deal with the toy company Bandai and TV Asahi, the mighty Golden Arches could sell Happy Meal Toys (or Happy Set toys as they are known in Japan) of Kamen Rider characters and promote Bandai’s Ganbaride and later Ganbarizing arcade game by handing out special collectible trading cards in the kids meal. The Foodroids, as the assorted mini bots are called, are all coincidentally based on McDonald’s food products like McNuggets, burgers, a milkshake, french fires and the Japan exclusive McHotDog Classic. Still, not as cool as the McMegazord or a Mr. T Holographic Trading Card.

6:45-48: “Always follow the nice one talking about friendship and stuff, that person will become an all powerful god or something.” Wait....is that a Madoka reference? Hehehehe...should I tell him?

7:16-22: Well, the idea is that Gen wants to be a good friend to everyone by reaching out to people and trying to help them, even if they won’t admit that they have problems. He’s just that nice of a guy. And...it works. There is an excellent article that the now defunct Comics Alliance did a while back on Fourze that explains it better.

7:41-55: Amanogawa High School (shortened to AGHS by some fans) is a Japanese education structured school but has an American high school aesthetic, especially with social cliques and the environment reflecting one. 

(Minus the budget cuts and selfish parents and politicians refusing to pay more taxes to further improve learning and engage in creative activities, increase a teacher’s pay or failing to maintain the building and spending all the special education and tutoring money on a new football stadium)

8:01-05: That is the power of Koichi Sakamoto at work. Yes, THAT Koichi Sakamoto.

8:28-30: Powder-izer? Sounds like an Avon product, what is this... Powder-izer you speak of, stranger of our ways? I kid, I kid. I know that one’s going in the New year’s bloopers. Go easy on him folks, to err is human.

9:10-13: Yuki is useful at times and is a good friend, it depends on who’s writing the episodes how the characters act. Sometimes a Rider series can have up to four writers working on it, hence why some shows suffer in quality while others are more consistent.

9:53-10:00: “It’s a Bomb!” Ha!

10:24-26 Saw that coming a mile away...and still a good reference joke.

10:27-30: Fourze’s suit design is loosely based on another creation done by Shotaro Ishinomori, Skyzel from the Space Ironmen Kyodyne show of the mid 1970s. Fans of Lucky Star already know of that series thanks to the humorous karaoke of Konata singing the opening theme song. It took a bit of getting used to when fans first saw the suit, but most of us grew to love it!

13:07-17: That is Tomoko Nozama, a precious little cinnamon roll who is a geeky goth that is into the occult and urban legends. She will be an important thing later, but that comes past the point where he stops.

13:28-47: No surprise, this show is about the younger Millennials and the Japanese writers actually do research on subjects beforehand in some cases. Unlike the luddite schlock kings of tinseltown, who think com-pew-tors are magic boxes or write them as such thinking the audience is stupid.

14:05-08: *Driver.

14:24-30: Well, if that didn’t shock you, I know a scene in a little show called ToQger that will make you yearn for the days of seeing a bike go into space. Or a Shinkenger V-Cinema or even...Amazons.

14:40-46: Ah, legacy. The original plan for this series was that the kids would investigate the Kamen Riders and their legends and gain the powers of past Riders in switch form...which was turned down by execs due to Decade doing something like that a few years back. The idea in some ways was salvaged in expanded non-canon materials, Legend Rider toys and the Ganbaride game. Since Linkara went a bit fast on that shot, the Riders you see before you in the footage are Kamen Rider 1 (the first Rider if the number didn’t give that away), Super-1 (Rider #9 from 1980 and also astronaut themed like Fourze, only mixed with a hornet), Black RX (Evolved form of Kamen Rider Black from the late ‘80s) and Kuuga (first Kamen Rider of the new millennium) and a scanned newspaper photo clipping of Futo Tower’s destruction by the evil Kamen Rider Eternal from the Kamen Rider Double summer movie. (great film, check it out after you watch a bit of Double!)

14:50-53: Behold, the most Redbubbliest logo in our fandom!

16:40-44: *spits drink and laughs* Does....does he know what KR Ghost is? Even if he doesn’t, that is too surreal, given Ghost’s poor reception among some fans after a certain point punctuating the joke.

16:50-56: Well, Japanese Superheroes don’t really always go for the secret identity thing. It is admirable that they are willing to risk their own privacy and lives just to save someone. They don’t do the dumb thing some comic book heroes do where they have to choose between their secrecy or saving a life, they just suit up and go right to it! Plus, with such a large community of heroes with them or the confidence they can defeat their foes, risk of death is minimal in most cases unless a “defeat flag” is triggered.

18:30-34: Miu grows as a character, she does become a little nicer and realizes the value of true friends later.

19:05-08: Shun is a jerk at first, but there is a good reason for that involving his life at home.

Yeah, the fourth episode is a bit weak.

Happy you like Gentaro!

21:40-22:04: Well, it depends on the suit and Mr. Seiji Takaiwa’s direction by the film crew. Some fights are fastpaced, some slowly build and others fizzle out with a beatdown or curbstomp. I’d argue that it is more Gentaro being new to fighting in-suit as he later learns things like kick boxing, gets better at using his Astroswitches and mixing his fighting style with the use of his jetpack. Koichi Sakamoto did a good job on the out of suit fight action and the battles got more intense in the movies due to a higher budget.

All in all, a fun time for everyone! Now I did see the comments of those who were curious about where to start with Kamen Rider and I’ll answer with the usuals that most recommend: Black, Amazon, Kuuga, Den-O, Double, the original 1971 show, OOO, Ex-Aid, Drive and Gaim. 

Before leaving this post, I have something to personally say to Mr. Lovhaug and the KR fandom will agree this is a good choice…

That quote from Mr. Belt is useful when somebody ties the knot!

Count up your sins and make amends. Believe in hope and your friends. Let the desires of a bright tomorrow, overcome every sorrow, and may you love each other ‘til Diend!

May your love for Viga always be in top gear and your lives together burn bright!

The Kamen Rider Fans of the USA, UK, etc.

Thank you for your time Lewis and giving our heroes a moment in the spotlight! We are grateful! 

A. Fox