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I was thinking today about how Rukia's attacks are all in the forms of circles, and that her usual attack position starts with herself inside the circle, when it occurred to me that this is also the classic Hihiou Zabimaru position.
Interestingly, I think this is actually Hihiou Zabimaru's defensive position, but it's also their "ready position." As soon as I started thinking about this, I realized that this is actually a carryover from Zabimaru's shikai behavior-- they extend to attack, but retract to protect Renji in between attacks.
That's not actually what I wanted to talk about, though.
I've talked before about how I think that the fundamental theme of a zanpakutou and the foundation of its abilities is inherent to itself, but that the expression of those powers is strongly influenced by the shinigami and has the potential to take many forms. For example, I think the reason Rukia's shikai attacks are all focused on hitting people with ice are because she was trained by and idolized a man with a water zanpakutou, even though Sode no Shirayuki's powers are really more about thermal manipulation. I think this extends, not only to the effects of the attack, but the aesthetics of them. I mean, if you think about Senbonzakura Kageyoshi, is it really necessary that a bunch of swords rise up out of the ground? No, of course not. Are they the very essence of Byakuya-core? Yes.
To that end, I want to talk about the similarities between Hakka no Togame and So-oh Zabimaru-- not in the broad strokes, because they are very, very different zanpakutou-- but in the details. Rukia and Renji grew up together. They are best friends and battle partners and at some point become romantic partners. They get their bankai together. We already know they like making dramatic entrances together. It's no surprise that they have a similar sense of what it means to look sick as Hell.
Clad bankai. For starters, they are both bankai that are worn. I'm not sure if this is a term that's ever used in canon with regard to bankai, although it is used in reference to some Fullbring. In any case, it's a bankai that changes your outfit, as opposed to making some giant construct (like Komamura or Kurotsuchi's) or, um, special effects-based like Rose's or Tousen's, or just a better weapon, like Soi Fon's or Ikkaku's. There's no hard and fast here-- Ichigo also has a clad bankai, which is a full outfit change, like Rukia's. Renji's is somewhere between that and Kensei and Hitsugaya, who just get some shoulder accessories (and one could argue that Kensei's is more "big weapon" than "clad"). The point is, they're in the same ballpark.
Neck protection that leaves the throat exposed. I spent a bunch of time looking up historical armor to try and figure out if this is even a thing, and as far as I can tell, it is not. This says "I love a cowl neck, but I also want to be tits out." I think they both really loved those Hueco Mundo cloaks they had, except for the fact that they made it hard to talk or something and this was the result.
Shoulder guards. I'm not sure Rukia's are actually functional, but they give impression of armor. You'll sometimes see Renji's referred to as "pauldrons" or "spaulders", but these are European terms. In Japanese armor, the piece that covers the shoulder is called the sode. Yeah.
Stripes! "Don't say tiger print is lame!" Rukia says. "Renji really likes it!" Rukia says. Mm-hmm. You know who else has stripes on their neck and shoulders?
(Oh jeez oh jeez, looking at these two pictures underneath each other, Rukia's loops look exactly like Zabimaru's snaketail who stole this from whom?????) Speaking of...
Loopies!! The loopies are cool enough by themselves (if not performing any battle function at all aside from getting caught on shit), but here's the best part: Rukia's appear to be an extension of Sode no Shirayuki's ribbon. When Renji shifts into Orochi-Oh form he gets a bone ribbon.
On some level, maybe subconscious, maybe not, this man looked at the most beautiful zanpakutou in Soul Society and said "I want that for me."
Fringe. Rukia is mostly very stiff looking, but she's got these little ice crystal thingies dangling at various places. We'll have to see how this gets animated, but I hope that they blow around a little to add some kineticism and maybe make some bell-like noises. Bankai is all about making big winds and explosions and smoke clouds and you gotta have some dangle-y shit to blow around, it's compulsory.
Connections to royalty. In Rukia's it's more visual-- the ice tiara, the formal upright kimono. On Renji's side, his bankai is literally called "Two Kings", and it's two forms are "Baboon King" and "Serpent* King." ("Orochi" is used for a giant mythical serpents and dragons, including the eight-headed dragon Yamato no Orochi). I love this imagery being used for them in particular because of their origins as street kids. I hope, with all my heart, that someone makes an AMV for their bankai set to Royals by Lorde.
There's some other aspects that not necessarily inherent to their bankai. Rukia's ice crown is somewhat similar to Renji's bandana/sunglasses, in the sense that it's a head accessory. Rukia's bankai also includes tekkou (which she wears normally, but I assume these are bankai tekkou?) and Renji has his wrist wraps. Rukia's little ice flower on her chest reminded me a little of the baboon skull Renji had on Hihiou Zabimaru, in terms of, it's just...like...decoration? Their #brand? Finally, the cover on the sheath of Rukia's sword (which she also has in shikai) looks a little the extended hilt-guard Renji has going on. (For that matter, does Rukia have to wield Sode no Shirayuki two-handed in bankai? I feel like Kubo drew it that way because he couldn't figure out how to fit the hilt up her sleeve.
#renruki#renji abarai#rukia kuchiki#bleach worldbuilding#red carpet looks only#i am so happy for them they deserved this#this post is peak 'me on my bullshit' and i am not sorry#the other reason i am salty about zanpakutou rebellion arc Saru + Hebi is because zabimaru's black-and-white coloring#is so important to my incredibly niche renruki zanpakutou headcanons
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SELENA GOMEZ at the premiere and photo op for “Emilia Perez” at the Cannes Film Festival on May 18th 2024 wearing SAINT LAURENT and custom GIAMBATTISTA VALLI
Selena looked flawless at both events for “Emilia Perez” at the Cannes film festival.
The Saint Laurent dress was a great choice for the premiere, so glamorous and beautiful. I loved the off the shoulder detail with the huge necklace. It was a really beautiful look.
Selena went a little more casual for the photo call, but the look was no less impressive. I love the shade of red on her, and that she wore matching shoes. I really love the flower details along the neckline, it’s one of my favorite current trends.
#selena gomez#giambattista valli#cannes film festival#saint laurent#yves saint laurent#emilia perez#only murders in the building#omitb#mabel mora#fashion#actress#singer#gorgeous#fashion journalism#femaledaily#celebrity fashion#stunner babe#celebrity style#fancyschmancy#red carpet fashion#hot celebs#beauty#makeup#red carpet#style#beautiful#glamour#red carpet looks#red carpet dress#celebs
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Kylie Minogue arrives at the MTV Video Music Awards on 29th August 2002 in New York.
#kylie minogue#mtv vmas#video music awards#2002#red carpet#stunning#princess of pop#looking gorgeous#pop icon#fabulous#the one and only kylie
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Barbie Girls: Barbie D.
A note going forward! If the Barbie girl I’m drawing is just named “barbie” in the movie and is not a different character i’m just gonna put barbie + an initial, her look won’t always be the same tho haha
#barbie#the barbie diaries#barbie movie#barbie movies#this movie and the BDAU are the only ones where barbie actually feels like a teen lmao#so YES she has acne and braces#also this is definitely set in the 2000s i looked at a lot of those teen red carpet events with miley cyrus and hilary duff for inspo haha#pink#glitter#Character Design#costume design#y2k#y2k fashion#fashion
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halle bailey wearing nautical themed dresses to the little mermaid premieres brings me so much joy
#i will never understand!! why people don't do this!!#like you could wear anything why not wear something to premiere's that suits the theme of your movie or is inspired by your character!!#the only other person who i can think actually did this was zendaya with the spiderman premiere#also had to obviously go through photos of halle for this and omg she is so so beautiful#halle bailey#the little mermaid#little mermaid#live action little mermaid#little mermaid 2023#my post#ariel#red carpet looks
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#badbitchesonlyhoe#bad bitches only#bad bitch#celebrity looks#celebrity fashion#hot celebrities#outfitoftheday#red carpet looks#red carpet#red carpet event#purple#purple aesthetic#purple dress#purple hair#purple moodboard#celebrity style#female celebrity#hot celebrity#hot celebs#sexy celebrities#stylish celebs#fashion looks#fashion aesthetic#fashion blogger#fashion details#fashion dress#fashion inspiration#fashion inspo#fashion style#nicki minaj
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Hear me out-
The same pearl earring that Nicholas Galitzine wore in Mary & George
I have a vision.
you know what i see the vision
#it doesn't suit his clothing style at all though like it only looked good once i pulled the red carpet pics out lol#asks#houseofevilpeople
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Taylor on the red carpet
Video credit: @/11份面包 (cuz I was so busy screaming over his outfit that I missed it myself 😂)
#rwrb#red white and royal blue#rwrb movie#taylor zakhar perez#alex claremont diaz#He's a fucking fantastic model but no surprise there#But seriously as someone who once upon a time wanted to be a fashion designer#What the fuck#Why the shoulder pads#Why brown with bright red#Like even bungrundy would have looked better#And he had a perfectly good outfit for the photo shoot and the blue carpet???#Why change???#He really fucking looks like Alex though which *chef's kiss#Also#Gong Jun the only one person I care about at this event also wore bright red#Also not that flattering on him#What the fuck is up with my two fav being the red coded character in their ship wearing bright red today
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mahiru drawing to pair with the kotoko one :3
#the spoon was supposed to have cream on it but that would be off#strawberries everywhere#in an original take of this doodle she was wearing her bfs jacket#according to my friend it looked like she was going to walk the red carpet#goofy#theres like literally only one real flower and its the snapdragons on her arm#ignoring the fact that my brain has for some reason been associating them with kotoko#ahem#yeah#japanese is hard to write#tips please#i believe in freckled mappi#i would treat her right if i were given the chance#milgram#milgram fanart#mahiru shiina#also the flowers are supposed to symbolise the injuries???#uh idk if i did an ok job
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If I'm honest, I care more about Tabyana Ali and Brook Kerr (and Tanisha Harper!) dominating the red carpet with their looks than I do about any win (minus Sonya ❤️) during those hyperpolitical Daytime Emmys. The Robinson women (and Jordan) brought the glamor, and that's all that really matters.
#general hospital#tabyana ali#brook kerr#tanisha harper#trina robinson#portia robinson#priorities 😌#yes i only looked at the red carpet and didn't watch a minute of that award show#proud of them for not failing the assignment#they're gonna be dominating those best dressed lists i can feel it 🥰
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SELENA GOMEZ at the 2024 Time 100 Summit on April 24th 2024 wearing BRANDON MAXWELL
#selena gomez#brandon maxwell#time 100#omitb#actress#only murders in the building#love#fashion#beautiful#pretty#fashion journalism#femaledaily#celebrity fashion#stunner babe#celebrity style#fancyschmancy#red carpet fashion#hot celebs#beauty#makeup#red carpet#red carpet looks#red carpet dress#celebs#celebrities#celebrity#gorgeous#style#stunning#fashion inspiration
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Kylie Minogue attends the World Premiere of "Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie" at Odeon Leicester Square on June 29, 2016 in London, England.
#kylie minogue#movie premiere#absolutely fabulous#2016#red carpet#stunning#princess of pop#looking gorgeous#pop icon#red dress#the one and only kylie
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it's really only just now occurring to me that late 90s/2000s fashion can really be explained in just a few women and maybe one guy. paris hilton, ashley tisdale, avril lavigne, gerard way.... they're who i think of when it asked about that sort of era
#watching longform video essays on the suite life got me Thinking#like some goofy disney sitcom time capsule#and seeing maddie get that one hair that was SUPER popular in 2006 if you were like a preppy blonde#with the like. highlights and stuff? idk what that style's called but you know what i mean#i remember jeans that would drag and shred on the bottom which was good if you were punk#but if you wore sequins and stuff it was more of a bummer#i don't remember any standout mens looks tbh. only shades of black and red#not to say there probably weren't some looks but i dont remember men unless they were punk#and the i write sins fit was for a music video not for like a red carpet look so does that even count#hmm. dunno. i do remember avril eating it up in the sk8er boi era
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my favourite side episode that ive been planning for 5ever is the team gets invited to a fancy ball and aja gets a handmade gown for it and feels really Normal about all this
#theres more to it but thats the relevant part#basically this is a s2 episode so after shes died and come back and hutch is really insistent that aja has to put effort into making friends#outside of them. because they know she doesnt really have anyone else. and they really only made it through losing her because they had#people in their corner to help and be supportive. and she doesnt because she doesnt. like people or want anyone else#so they get these invites to this gala and hutch is like nah i dont wanna go. find someone to give my ticket to and have a good time#basically forcing her to go without her safety blanket yk#and she doesnt know who to ask and the whole episode is over the prep week for this while shes getting measured for the dress and#its getting made and fitted and whatever. and the costume girl whos been a side character the whole time but aj has never really paid much#attention to is SO excited to make this fancy dress and will hold aj in there for hours just to make sure its perfect#and at some point after a convo with hutch aj realizes she doesnt. listen when other people speak to her. and actually sits down to listen#to what seffie has to say and actually talk to her. and she talks about growing up watching princesses and celebrities on tv and being poor#and wanting more than anything to look like a princess on a red carpet like that and then does some like haha well at least i get to do my#job! and youll look beautiful! and aj is like. well actually. i have a ticket.#and thats the episode its mostly just about aja learning that other people DO understand her and she CAN relate to them#things she has convinced herself are impossible#and then it has the bonus of these two girls who never get to feel beautiful get to play dressup and go to a fancy party and enjoy each#others company. its kind of a filler episode but i love it#🌟
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Barry Season Four Premiere Cast Photos
Rest of the photos here!
#bill hader#sarah goldberg#henry winkler#I could only get ten here and focused on Bill but the whole cast looks amazing!#follow the link for more!#hbo barry#barry hbo#barry season 4#barry season four#premiere#red carpet#the site is updating with new photos so check back for more
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red carpet diaries rewrite bc im pretty sure they're gonna make me apologize for shit i didnt do and piss me off:
Gloria: so you know what you need todo...
MC: Apologise for the trouble they think i've caused and fight for their love wrongfully lost?
Gloria: what? no! tell them off! they're your friends and are supposed to believe in you especially after all you've done! You go right up to their houses and explain like you SHOULVD'VE that day instead of getting cold feet!
MC: but-
Gloria: no buts! You're not how i was dear, they know they can talk to you but chose to leave you at the first sign of trouble and blame you for all of it. The best satisfaction is getting back on track and letting them know how much they fucked up!
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*the next scene opens with MC knocking then BANGING on teja's door like OPEN UP U-*
#playchoices#red carpet diaries#may continue this later when i get keys to continue this lawd awful forced conflict era#im so mad#i know she cant but it would be so cathartic to be pissed or yell or slap or just leave and say she's taking a break#u know how cathartic it'd be to repeat teja's word to a camera during/after the real rat has been found#how 'i can't trust anyone in hollywood only myself' while smiling calmly?#cinema#the tension the sadness the emptiness you yourself caused#i either yell or they better all beg at my feet for this to be worth it#for this chapter and the relationships i built#OMG WHAT IF THEY NEED US TO BREAK THE RELATIONSHIPS IN S1 TO MAKE US SIMP FOR THOMAS HUNT WHAT IF THIS WAS ALL A PLOY TO MAKE THE WHITE#GUY LOOK BETTER IN COMPARISON FUCK
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