#takeshi mori

[staypuffedx]

rally vincent and minnie may hopkins in gunsmith cats (1995-1996) dir. takeshi mori

[acquired-stardust]

Gunsmith Cats OLM 1995

[your-local-simp-writers]

A Quiet Kind of Love

Word Count: 991

Warnings: None Note: This is meant to take place a year before the main events of host club!!

Takeshi Morix Fem!Reader ︶꒦꒷♡꒷꒦︶︶꒦꒷♡꒷꒦︶︶꒦꒷♡꒷꒦︶︶꒦꒷♡꒷꒦︶

The kendo club was buzzing with energy as Y/N approached, clutching Mori’s forgotten notebook in her hand. She’d volunteered to bring it to him as an excuse to see him before their next class, but now that she was actually here, a hint of nervousness crept in. The faint sounds of wooden practice swords clashing mixed with laughter and loud chatter from the nearby track team warming up. The club room’s open doors allowed a rush of fresh winter air inside, bringing with it the familiar scents of the gym—slightly musty, mixed with wood and leather.

The kendo club was unusually lively today. Members were practicing in pairs, while others lingered by the benches, chatting and sharing snacks. Y/N noticed Mori instantly—he stood near the back, talking quietly with another member, his figure strong and grounded amidst the more animated crowd. Even from afar, he held an unshakeable calm, the kind of steady confidence that made him look perfectly at ease among the energy of his teammates.

One of Mori’s friends spotted her and grinned knowingly, nudging another member. “Hey, isn’t that Mori’s girl?” he whispered, a little too loudly, causing Y/N’s cheeks to flare red.

“Shut up,” another teammate replied, elbowing him. “Don’t embarrass her, she’s here for a reason.”

She took a steadying breath, then walked toward Mori, weaving her way past the chatting members and sparring pairs. She was nearly at the back of the room when Mori finally looked up, his gaze softening as he noticed her approaching. He inclined his head slightly, a small smile tugging at the corner of his lips. She couldn’t help but feel like everything around them faded a little.

“Y/N,” he greeted, his voice gentle but audible enough to cut through the noise. He took a step forward, shielding her from the bustling activity around them, creating an almost private bubble between them. His presence had a way of grounding her, calming her nerves even as her heart raced.

“Oh! Hi, Mori,” she stammered, immediately feeling her usual confident demeanor slipping away. “I… uh, I have your notebook. You left it behind in class.” She held it out, her fingers trembling slightly.

He accepted it, his fingers brushing against hers briefly. “Thank you. I would have missed it,” he said, his tone steady. His quiet gaze was fixed on her, and in that moment, the noise around them seemed to dim, the world shrinking down to just the two of them.

Before she could respond, a few of Mori’s teammates came over, waving at her cheerfully. One of them—a friend named Ryo—clapped Mori on the shoulder with a grin. “Wow, Y/N! You’ve saved Mori from another crisis, huh?”

Y/N laughed, her usual bubbly self peeking through. “Well, somebody has to look out for him!”

Another teammate chimed in, teasingly, “Hey, Mori, maybe you should leave stuff behind more often if it means Y/N will drop by. She livens up the place!”

Mori’s normally stoic expression softened slightly, a faint glimmer of amusement in his eyes as he listened to the banter. He didn’t say much, but the slight shift in his posture suggested he was relaxed and at ease, his usual reserved self letting down a guard he rarely showed anyone else.

Y/N shifted a bit, trying not to let her flustered smile turn into an awkward giggle. “I wouldn’t want him to forget anything important,” she replied, earning more laughs from the group. The noise and chatter around them made the moment feel normal and casual, though the spark between her and Mori was unmistakable.

Finally, Mori’s attention settled back on her, his gaze making her feel like she was the only one in the room. “Thank you again, Y/N. Really.” His tone was softer now, and for a brief moment, she forgot everyone else was there.

Realizing she might be overstaying her welcome, she cleared her throat. “Well, I should probably let you get back to practice,” she mumbled, her cheeks warming. She made a move to turn, but Mori took a small step forward, matching her pace and walking beside her toward the door.

A teammate raised an eyebrow, watching them with mild surprise. “Mori, leaving practice early?” he teased, but Mori didn’t respond, his focus entirely on her.

The two of them walked to the entrance in comfortable silence, and as they reached the door, Y/N turned to say a final goodbye. Mori held her gaze, and without another word, he leaned in, brushing a soft, warm kiss against her cheek.

Y/N’s eyes widened, her breath catching as he pulled back. She hadn’t expected that, not here in front of everyone, and especially not from him. Yet he looked completely unbothered, the hint of a smile still lingering as he stepped back.

A few teammates nearby saw the kiss, and their reactions ranged from shocked whispers to knowing smiles. A friend nearby chuckled, nudging his buddy. “Looks like Mori isn’t as reserved as we thought.”

Feeling her face heating up, Y/N stammered, “I… I’ll see you in class tomorrow!” She quickly turned, practically skipping out of the club room, her hand pressed to her cheek as if she could keep his warmth there a little longer.

As she walked down the hall, a huge grin spread across her face, her heart still fluttering with the memory of Mori’s quiet affection. Even though he’d barely said a word, his actions had spoken volumes, and she knew that was his way of showing her just how much she meant to him.

Back in the club room, Mori’s teammates surrounded him, grinning and asking questions about what had just happened. But he only gave them a calm smile, shrugging nonchalantly. His silent, affectionate gesture spoke volumes, and as he returned to practice, that small, quiet smile lingered on his face, visible only to those who truly knew him.

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Warui Yatsu Hodo Yoku Nemuru | The Bad Sleep Well

🇯🇵 | Set 15, 1960

directed by Akira Kurosawa

writed by Hideo Oguni, Akira Kurosawa, Ejirō Hisaita, Shinobu Hashimoto, Ryūzō Kikushima

produced by Toho Company, Ltd., Kurosawa Production Co.

starring Toshirō Mifune, Masayuki Mori, Katamari Fujiwara, Takeshi Katō, Kyōko Nagawa

2h30 | Crime, Drama, Thriller

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上田祐司 - タケシのパラダイス Yuuji Ueda - Takeshi No PARADISE POCKET MONSTERS - 10th Ending Theme

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2010

[staypuffedx]

gunsmith cats (1995-1996) dir. takeshi mori art direction by kazuo nagai

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Lavender for Royalty; Sage for Wisdom (Book 1) Chapter Eighteen

Kyoya Ootori x Reader

Chapter Eighteen: Gladiolus for Victory

Summary: The Host Club celebrates and solves a mystery (or two).

            “The Host Club wins!”

            (Y/N) grinned and bowed for the cameras before their friends grabbed them in a giant hug. Haruhi was winded from running but laughing, Tamaki squeezed them tightly, the twins were making faces at the Football Club, Honey was climbing up them to hug them, Mori patted their head, and Kyoya smiled softly at them. (Y/N) laughed out loud and hugged everyone back.

            Kuze lay face-down on the ground, absolutely crushed and depressed. The Host Club laughed, and the twins stuck out their tongues at him. (Y/N) chuckled and shook their head.

            Kyoya put his hand on their shoulder, and they looked at him. “Good work, (Y/N).”

            (Y/N)’s cheeks warmed. They lifted their hand and placed it on Kyoya’s. “Thank you, Kyoya.” They smiled softly.

            Kyoya’s heart beat just that much faster in his chest as he smiled in return.

            Mitsuyama ran to Kuze’s side.

            “Takeshi, are you okay?” she said worriedly.

            Haruhi frowned. “Why is Mitsuyama comforting him?” Her theory had revolved around Mitsuyama disliking Kuze.

            “She is Kuze’s fiancée, after all,” said Kyoya.

            The Host Club paused.

            “By the way, they’ve been in love with each other since childhood,” said Kyoya.

            “Huh?!” said the other hosts.

            “Kyoya, you were withholding that for your own amusement, weren’t you?” said (Y/N), looking at him. They had suspected there was more.

            Kyoya smiled “innocently” with closed eyes. “Nonsense. It was strategic.”

            “Uh-huh,” said (Y/N), shaking their head incredulously with a smile.

            “So…then I was wrong about her being behind the threatening letters?” said Haruhi.

            “Huh?” Kuze had no idea what that was about, clearly.

            “No,” said Mitsuyama standing. She bowed. “I am very sorry about what I’ve done.” Everyone’s jaws dropped open that she’d acted so seemingly callously, but Mitsuyama continued. “I knew Takeshi wanted to fight the Host Club because of his rivalry with Kyoya. But I didn’t want him to. So I tried to get the Host Club to withdraw somehow. I thought it would be painful to see Takeshi pointlessly beating himself up after losing against Kyoya yet again.” She sighed as if it was tiresome as everyone’s jaws dropped open even wider at the brutal words. “But that foolish side is what makes him cute.”

            “You were so sure I’d lose?” said Kuze, a giant irk mark on his forehead.

            Mitsuyama smiled angelically. “You did lose, didn’t you? Even after I set it to your advantage. So far you’ve challenged Kyoya and completely lost twenty-six times over. It’s about time you gave up. Besides, you seem to completely forget me when you’re at it.”

            “All-All I wanted was for you to think better of me,” said Kuze.

            “Oh, you’re mistaken,” said Mitsuyama. “I love you even if you can’t beat Kyoya. So instead of fighting Kyoya, just pay more attention to me.”

            Kuze blushed. “O-Okay. I’m sorry.” He hugged Mitsuyama, who held him close.

            The Host Club applauded. It was a touching (if odd) scene.

            “But Kyoya…You knew about it all from the get-go,” said Tamaki.

            “Fueled by threatening letters, you all were burning up with hostility towards the Football Club, which helped the race become more excited than ever,” said Kyoya. “And, we not only got the Central Salon, but we’ll be recorded in the history of Ouran. To top it off, all the families will be talking of us.” He smiled. “If we’re going to win, we might as well get the best deal out of it in the process, don’t you think?”

            “Unbelievable,” said Hikaru and Kaoru, shaking their head.

            “It still leaves the mystery of the blank letters,” said (Y/N), tilting their head.

            “I suspect they’re not blank,” said Kyoya.

            “Ah,” said (Y/N), nodding.

            “Huh?” said the others.

            “Oh. Invisible ink,” said Haruhi, nodding.

            “…Huh?” said the other hosts again.

            Haruhi rolled her eyes. “Let’s get changed, and I’ll show you.”

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            “What is invisible ink?” said Tamaki excitedly once they were back in uniform.

            “It’s not visible when you write with it, but by warming it, it shows up,” said the twins. “We used it for a lot of mischief.”

            “No, it’s just orange juice,” said Haruhi.

            Hikaru and Kaoru wore identical expressions that said, “Oh, it’s the poor version, whoa.”

            “So the smell made them seem more connected,” said (Y/N), nodding.

            “Right,” said Haruhi, taking a lighter and flicking the flame on. “It’s simple. If you apple heat to the blank paper…” She waved the flame above the paper, and words began to appear.

            “As I suspected,” said Kyoya.

            The paper read:

Dear Tamaki,

I hear you’re interested in the ways of the common folk, so I tried using the poor man’s invisible ink.

-Dad.

            “Just as I thought. It’s from the chairman,” said Kyoya.

            Instantly, the twins grabbed the other letters, and everyone deadpanned as the words appeared on the other pages. They were all invitations to dinner, comments about how oranges tasted, and complaints about Tamaki taking so long to write back.

            “They’re just personal letters to the Boss,” said Hikaru and Kaoru. “There’s nothing important.”

            “That-That!” Tamaki stormed out of the room.

            “Oh, dear,” said (Y/N), exchanging a look with Kyoya. They all followed quickly after Tamaki.

            They arrived to find Tamaki staring at his father. Mr. Suoh was tutting and shaking his head.

            “Indeed, you were busy looking for the perpetrator during the race, but to what end?” said Mr. Suoh. “All you did was show how incompetent you are. What was so much harder? Tamaki, you truly are…A very silly boy!” He poked Tamaki in the cheek. “Ha, ha, I tricked you.”

            (Y/N) sweat-dropped. The DNA of ridiculousness was strong in that family…Though they were glad that was all this confrontation had become. After all, Tamaki’s relationship with his family was quite strained, to put it lightly. They hoped things changed for the better.\

            At least he has us as family.

            Mr. Suoh sat down with a smile. “I received a report that the Host Club was receiving hate mail. I couldn’t help but contribute immediately. So what do you think? I made it more fun, didn’t I? I deepened the mystery?”

            “…Right,” said the Hosts.”

            “You didn’t have to make it more ‘fun!’ ” cried Tamaki. “If you want to say something, say it to me directly!”

            “You say that, Tamaki, but—” Mr. Suoh’s eyes went in alarm to another part of the room, and Tamaki followed his gaze immediately. He jumped from his chair and smiled. “Hello, you’re Haruhi Fujioka, right? I’ve heard a lot of good things about you. I’m so busy I haven’t had time to come by. How are you getting along at school? Is there anything that bothers you? Has (Y/N) been helping out?”

            Poor Tamaki sat in the corner. Mr. Suoh loved teasing his son.

            “Um…Thank you,” said Haruhi. “I’m quite used to the school now. (Y/N) has been helpful. Nothing is bothering me enough to mention.”

            “Excellent,” said Mr. Suoh. “By the way, are you interested in Webster?”

            “If you’re talking about Jean Webster, I’ve read Daddy-Long-Legs, but that’s it…” Haruhi trailed off.

            “Wonderful!” said Mr. Suoh. “(Y/N)?”

            “It’s the same with me,” said (Y/N), smiling.

            “Perfect. Miss?” said Mr. Suoh.

            “Yes, sir.” His secretary handed Haruhi and (Y/N) each a stack of stationery.

            “Here you go,” said Mr. Suoh energetically. “You see, the reason I established the scholarship was I wanted to be the ‘Daddy-Long-Legs’ to deprived but ambitious students.”

            Daddy Long Legs was a story about an orphan girl who wrote letters to her benefactor at school, and (Y/N) was really seeing the relation between Mr. Suoh and Tamaki.

            “So…you want us to write letters of appreciation?” said Haruhi, trying not to deadpan.

            “Thank you for the stationery,” said (Y/N), putting on a smile. They were amused more than anything.

            “You want to? How lovely!” said Mr. Suoh as dramatically as his son. Then, he looked more seriously at Haruhi. “I’m also quite aware of the reason why you’re hiding the fact that you’re a girl. What a horrible boy Tamaki is to do that to such a darling girl. I have ensured the rules of the school are equitable to people of all gender identities—” he gave a thumbs up to (Y/N) that they returned with a real smile “—and to put you in such a position is unforgivable!”

            “Dad!” shouted Tamaki, huffing. “Stay away from Haruhi, please. We’re busy, so excuse us! Let’s go, everyone!”

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            The 43rd Ouran School Festival finally arrived, and the Host Club was completely ready. First, though, every club member worked their class’s event. (Y/N), Tamaki, and Kyoya in 2-A were working on a “Kiosks of the Common Folk” event ((Y/N) thought it was hilarious that this was a novelty to the rich folk).

            “Tamaki, (Y/N), it’s time to change and go to the Central Salon for the Host Club’s event,” said Kyoya.

            “But Haruhi and the others haven’t seen our event here yet,” pouted Tamaki.

            “Then you can stay here and be late,” said Kyoya, unconcerned. “My parents will be arriving, so I wish to be prepared.”

            “I’ll come with you so you’re not handling everything on your own,” said (Y/N), smiling.

            “You’re abandoning me?” said Tamaki, giving them the puppy eyes.

            (Y/N) and Kyoya refused to look at him and get sucked into staying with him.

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            “Is my tie straight?” said Kyoya as he finished adjusting his uniform.

            (Y/N) looked at him. “Kyoya, it always is.” They knew he was doing his best to be perfect in front of his parents—particularly his parents. They smiled at him and reached up to tightened his tie. Adjusting it ever-so-slightly, (Y/N)’s hands lingered on the tie. “You’re going to do great tonight hosting this event, alright?”

            “Of course,” said Kyoya, eyes down on where (Y/N)’s hands adjusted his tie. They were standing so close…It was quite distracting.

            “I’m serious, Kyoya,” said (Y/N). “I know impressing your father means a lot to you, but this is going to go well. I know it, even if you don’t.” They smiled at him. “Trust me, alright?”

            Kyoya gazed at them as they dropped their hands from his tie. He caught their hands and held them for a moment, enjoying the warmth of their skin. “I do. I always trust you, (Y/N).”

            (Y/N)’s lips parted, and they smiled at him. “I’m glad, Kyoya.”

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            Kyoya’s back was even straighter than usual, and his perfectly curated hosting smile was frozen on his face as he moved through the crowd. (Y/N) was more easygoing (the Amiable Type) than him, but even they were working overtime to ensure everyone had a wonderful experience at the Host Club’s event.

            “There they are,” said Kyoya as he spotted his mother and father.

            “You’ve got this,” whispered (Y/N), smiling at him.

            They watched him greet his parents with a handshake, and they relaxed slightly as they saw his father nodding approvingly at everything. That was good. The Host Club was an…interesting club to say the least, so being at least accepted by a parent was good. What (Y/N) did not expect was for Kyoya to gesture at them and for Mr. and Mrs. Ootori to nod. Kyoya looked at Kyoya and beckoned them to approach.

            Oh dear, I didn’t expect to meet his parents today, thought (Y/N). How does someone prepare in a moment to meet the parents of the person they loved? Still, they wouldn’t just stand back. So, with a smile far more confident than they truly felt, (Y/N) walked over.

            “Mother, Father, this is (Y/N) (L/N),” said Kyoya as they approached.

            “It’s a pleasure to meet you,” said (Y/N), bowing politely to his parents.

            “The scholarship student,” acknowledged Mr. Ootori. “I’ve heard quite a bit about you from the Chairman.”

            “I hope good things,” said (Y/N) easily, still smiling.

            “Well, your grades are quite impressive, and this club has been quite successful despite being so new,” said Mrs. Ootori, smiling. “So of course good.”

            “They are a scholarship student,” said Mr. Ootori. “If they were not intelligent, they would not be at Ouran.”

            (Y/N) assumed that was all the acknowledgement they were going to get from Kyoya’s parents. However, it was enough to know that they didn’t automatically dislike (Y/N). Did they—mostly Kyoya’s father—pretty obviously think (Y/N) was impressive mostly because they were a commoner and it was less expected for them to do well? Yes. Was it slightly condescending? Yes. Was it what (Y/N) had expected? Yes. They were used to this.

            “I strive to do my best in all things,” said (Y/N), keeping their perfect smile on their face. “I’m fortunate enough to have good friends by my side to work with, too.” They looked at Kyoya warmly. “The Host Club wouldn’t be nearly as successful without all of us working together.”

            “Indeed,” said Kyoya, smiling in return a bit more genuinely.

            Mrs. Ootori looked at her son and smiled to herself for a moment.

            “Excuse me, are you two members of the Host Club?” said another woman, walking up.

            “We are,” said (Y/N). “Is there something we can help you with?”

            “I just wanted to inquire about the competition for the Central Salon,” she said. “My daughter told me quite enthusiastically that there were a lot of competitors for the Central Salon. I hear it was rigged to favor the Athletic Clubs, so it was a great victory. Rumor has it that their strategy was planned by Kyoya. You must be quite intelligent!”

            “My son is,” said Mrs. Ootori.

            “You’re already a top student,” continued the woman. “But this required a different expertise. Well done!”

            “Oh, no, not at all,” said Kyoya. “I only supported my very talented companions. It was thanks to Tamaki’s leadership and (Y/N)’s quick-thinking that we were victorious. Unfortunately, I was not born to stand above others as a leader.”

            (Y/N) glanced at Kyoya curiously at the statement.

            “How humble you are!” exclaimed the woman. “To be honest, I was taken aback when I first heard of the Host Club. Well…it’s rather outrageous, isn’t it?”

            “In this day and age, to change people’s perceptions is also an important technique,” said Mr. Ootori. “Unless one can attract attention, it’s impossible to be understood or even recognized. I advocate meritocracy. If he has the talent, well, I don’t mind naming my third son heir to the family business.”

            “Oh, how exciting,” exclaimed the gathering crowd, nodding at the novelty of such an idea.

            (Y/N) glanced at Kyoya and saw the calculating smirk appearing on his face. Aha. They smiled. He had won again. They reached out and brushed his hand with their fingers in support. Kyoya glanced down, but (Y/N)’s hand retracted as quickly as it had extended. It didn’t matter, though. Kyoya had their support, and he knew it. Even through the rest of the day—the carriage rides, the drama with Tamaki’s grandmother, Haruhi learning of Tamaki’s mother being an affair and stuck in France, and everything else that may happen in the future—Kyoya had gotten what he wanted—the acknowledgement of his father and (Y/N)’s support.

            Now, if only he had their heart.

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𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐞 Otaku no Video • おたくのビデオ (1991) 𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐲 Toshio Okada, Hiroyuki Yamaga 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐨 Gainax 𝐝𝐢𝐫. Takeshi Mori 𝐜𝐡𝐫. 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐫 Kenichi Sonoda

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Inuyasha (2000) 犬夜叉

Director: Yasunao Aoki / Nari Ikeda / Tateya Ishihara / Yasuhiro / Takemoto / Hirofumi Ogura / Masakazu Hishida / Kunihiro Mori / Suzuki Toba / Satoshi Kyoshi Fukumoto / Kaoru / Teruo Sato / Hishikawa/Takashi Ikebata / Niyuki Matsui Naoki Nissen Chapter Screenwriter: Junki Takegami / Katsuhiko Chiba / Akira Yamatoya / Takashi Yamada / Akira Haruno Starring: Katsuhei Yamaguchi / Satsuki Yukino / Koji Tsujitani / Noriko Kuwajima / Kumiko Watanabe / Hanko Hidaka / Ken Narita / Mamiko Noto / Yuichi Nagashima / Tomoyuki Morikawa / Akiko Yajima / Taiki Matsuno / Naoko Kyoda / Kenichi Okata / Yukana Nogami / Izumi Ogami / Ai Kobayashi / Takeshi Kusao / Tomokazu Sugita / Hiroaki Hirata / Ai Orikasa / Hiroshi Ienaka / Mitsuaki Madono Genre: Drama / Romance / Animation / Thriller / Fantasy / Adventure Official website: www.sunrise-inc.co.jp/yasya Country/Region of Production: Japan Language: Japanese / English First broadcast: 2000-10-16 (Japan) Number of episodes: 167 Single episode length: 24 minutes Also known as: 戦国御伽草子 IMDb: tt0290223 Type: Appropriation

Summary:

In 1496 Japan, humans and demons (yōkai) battle over the Shikon Jewel (四魂の玉, Shikon no Tama, lit. "The Jewel of Four Souls"), which is said to grant any wish. Kikyo, the priestess who keeps the Shikon Jewel, is in love with the half-demon Inuyasha. However, they fall into a deceitful trap and betray each other. Inuyasha steals the Shikon Jewel, but the dying Kikyo pins Inuyasha to a tree with a sacred arrow. Per Kikyo's will, her body is cremated along with the Shikon Jewel, which disappeared from the era.

Five hundred years later, Kagome Higurashi lives on the grounds of her family's Shinto shrine, with her mother, grandfather and younger brother. On her fifteenth birthday, Kagome is dragged into the enshrined Bone Eater's Well (骨喰いの井戸, Honekui no Ido) by a centipede demon and sent back in time to the Sengoku period in 1546. The Shikon Jewel manifests from within the body of Kagome, who is Kikyo's reincarnation, and she desperately frees Inuyasha from the tree to kill the centipede demon. When Inuyasha threatens her, Kikyo's sister Kaede subdues him with a magical bead necklace to keep him under control. Later, Kagome inadvertently shatters the Shikon Jewel into many shards with an arrow, and they scatter across Japan and into the possession of various demons and humans.

Inuyasha obtains his father's sword Tessaiga, which places him at odds with his older half-brother Sesshomaru, the wielder of Tenseiga. Inuyasha aids Kagome in collecting the shards and dealing with the threats they come across. On their journey, the presence of Naraku, a spider half-demon who was responsible for manipulating Inuyasha and Kikyo, comes to light. While pursuing Naraku, Inuyasha and Kagome recruit the young fox demon Shippō, the perverted monk Miroku (whose hand was cursed by Naraku), and the demon slayer Sango and her two-tailed demon cat Kirara. Sango's clan was killed when they were tricked by Naraku, and her younger brother Kohaku fell under his control. Over time, Inuyasha enhances Tessaiga into stronger forms while defeating his enemies. His team is loosely allied with Sesshomaru, whom Naraku attempted to manipulate, the resurrected Kikyo who plans to purify the Shikon Jewel if all shards are collected, and Kōga, the leader of a wolf demon tribe who seeks to avenge his comrades whom Naraku killed. As Inuyasha and his friends journey together, he and Kagome begin to fall in love with one another, which is complicated by Inuyasha's lingering feelings for Kikyo.

Desperately hunted by his enemies, Naraku temporarily removes his heart and wounds Kikyo. Kohaku, having been previously killed but later revived by Naraku and kept alive and under his control by a Shikon Jewel shard, eventually regains his free will and memories, and attempts to escape Naraku's group. During that time, Sesshomaru settles his feud with Inuyasha to enable his brother to perfect Tessaiga to its optimal abilities. Kikyo sacrifices herself to give life to Kohaku, and Naraku collects all the shards to restore the Shikon Jewel. As he is slain by Inuyasha and his allies, Naraku reveals his true desire for Kikyo, despite his hatred towards her, and he uses his wish to trap himself and Kagome inside the Shikon Jewel before dying. Revealed to be sentient, the Shikon Jewel intends for Kagome to make a selfish wish so that she and Naraku will be trapped in an eternal conflict, thus prolonging the Jewel's existence. However, with Inuyasha by her side, Kagome wishes for the Shikon Jewel to disappear forever, allowing her to return to her time with the well sealed, and she and Inuyasha lose contact for three years.

In that time, the Sengoku period changes drastically: Sango and Miroku marry and have three children together, Kohaku continues his role as a demon slayer, and Shippō trains to make his demon magic stronger. Back in the present, Kagome graduates from high school, and manages to get the Bone Eater's Well in her backyard to work again. She returns to the Sengoku period, where she reunites with Inuyasha, marries him, and continues to train with Kaede and become a topmost-level priestess.

Source: https://movie.douban.com/subject/1464448/

Link: https://kissanime.com.ru/Anime/InuYasha-Dub.73486/

[tokumilfshowdown]

[ouranbutworse]

Anime-Manga Comparisons, episode 25.

Welcome to the beginning of the end! I’ll try not to cry too much, over the show or all the painful research. These two episodes had me holding four books simultaneously.

This episode starts out with the introduction of the 43rd Ouran School fair, as we watch a bunch of builders setting things up the day before, but of course, there’s a lot more to it in the manga that we don’t see here in the anime. Volume six of the manga starts fourteen days before the festival, and the hosts are battling to win the central salon of the school, alongside other clubs, most notably Takeshi Kuze’s football club. There’s a lot of build up to the festival, but it’s basically the whole book, and I don’t really want to get into it all. You can probably guess that the hosts win the central salon, though.

In the anime, Kyoya gives Haruhi some exposition on the school festival, and Hikaru appears with that goddamn carriage. Mori praises him for being able to stop the horses, and I assume would immediately take back that praise later on. His praise is so cute, though. I wish he’d praise me. And give me a pat on the head. It’d fix me. Haruhi makes snarky remarks, but softens up when Tamaki wants it to be the best fair yet. And then she immediately has to read out the title of ‘The Host Club Declares Dissolution’ in a very somber tone. Comedy gold!

During the opening festival we get some callbacks with the side characters; we see Kanako and Toru, and Kazukiyo and Kurakano dancing, and Kasanoda being fawned over by girls while his gang watches him proudly. I couldn’t find any of this happening in the manga, and the fair seems more like a laid back festival, with stalls and the individual classes having games, rather than the more elegant anime gala, but since I’m flipping through pages quickly I might just be missing things. I should also mention the parents here.

In volume six, with the fair, we meet Yuzuha and Hayato Hitachiin, the twins’ mum and dad. She’s a fashion designer and president of her own brand, and he’s an executive for a software development company who took her surname. The twins claim to be shy like their father, and Haruhi questions if she’s meant to laugh at that. Honey and Mori appear next and mention having little brothers (unknown to Haruhi up until then) and that their parents are also there, though we don’t get to see them, since they’re at the middle school for said younger brothers. We get to physically see Akira Morinozuka and Yorihisa Haninozuka later in the manga, (Yorihisa even gets a tiny role in episode 18 of the anime) but we never get appearances or names for their mothers. This is the same for Kyoya, too, who Tamaki tells Haruhi he’s off elsewhere with his parents, but we never see his mother or get a name for her.

Back to the anime, where a lady says she thinks the guys just enjoy being fawned over (true) and Tamaki slides in to agree with her and call himself and gang shameless, selfish creatures for wanting to spend time with ladies. Damn, my guy, chill, we’ve got to squeeze in your relationship with Haruhi into like forty minutes. This scene takes place during an extended carriage scene in the manga, where they let their usual guests ride, and then let the older ladies ride too.

All the others also get their manipulative moments, Mori buttoning Honey’s shirt, the twins giving a sob story, and Kyoya actually explaining how things work, and Haruhi snarks at each of them. Kyoya talking about the budget being overshot is also anime only, since the whole thing is building up to Tamaki leaving, which he doesn’t do in the manga.

Eclair Tonnerre is an anime exclusive, but I think there’s a bit to be said about her, and maybe even some comparisons to be drawn between her and manga character Michelle Monale, in that they’re both European girls with blue eyes and a connection to Tamaki’s mother. Michelle’s being that she resembles his mother, and Eclair’s being that she knows her. Tamaki fawning over them and serving them is what makes Haruhi realise her own jealousy and romantic feelings for him.

Even though Eclair’s a foreigner to the source material, I think her opera glasses are actually what makes her fit in as a silly Ouran character, she even uses them up close, and in the shower!

Yuzuru teleports into the room to be a foreboding figure who demands Tamaki call him chairman instead of father, which is actually kind of similar to the way the manga first introduces him. He’s watching the battle for the central salon, and pops in every so often to call his son foolish, or say it’s a pleasure to watch him cry. He’s almost like a villain here! But by the next episode, after the battle is over, we find out he’s been using thermotyping with an orange to send his son letters, and we find out he’s actually kind of silly when his facade drops, and he does care about his son.

Returning to the anime, Kyoya talks with the chairman while Tamaki hangs from a chandelier (No, I don't know why he’s up there) and Yuzuru calls him ‘my boy’, which is sweet, especially considering what scene’s coming up soon. It’s nice to see Kyoya get some positive attention from a father figure who’s not a teenage boy with delusions. In the manga he also praises him, but earlier, during the thermotyping scene. Anime Kyoya calls Haruhi over, and Tamaki falls from the chandelier, and only the unnamed, boring background characters notice or care. It looked like a pretty heavy fall, but he’s climbing up a statue in the next frame, so he’s probably fine. Injuries only occur when needed for dramatic effect.

Haruhi says that Tamaki and Yuzuru don’t look that much alike, but to be fair, Haruhi, your father doesn’t have those giant brown autism creature eyes like you do, so don’t judge. She apologises for never paying her respects to him, and he tells her not to call him chairman, and instead offers her a rose and tells her to call him ‘uncle’, which is kind of weird, but I get that it’s the same as Tamaki’s ‘daddy’ schtick. Speaking of Tamaki, he’s climbing all over the statue in the background like a skittering spider. He falls into the fountain water (the water bill for this school must be astronomical, with all the fountains and multiple pools!) and Haruhi deadpans that the apple really doesn’t fall far from the tree. Now that Yuzuru has dropped his facade Tamaki can whine at him properly (still has to call him chairman, though) and now it’s time for everyone's favourite part of the episode!

There’s a deafening slap, and Haruhi turns to see Kyoya being slapped by his own father, Yoshio Ootori. This is another character being introduced for the first time in the anime who appeared earlier in the manga, though not much earlier. He’s first introduced in episode 23, volume 6, just one episode after Yuzuru. We’ve already briefly met him in the anime episode prior, but that episode in the manga is actually volume eight. In his first manga appearance he shows up to scold Fuyumi for merely stopping by to say hello to her baby brother, and gives Kyoya an awkward knock on the shoulder, kind of like you’d knock on a door. It’s not a punch or clap, a weird knock. Kyoya seems equally confused, but should be grateful it’s positive and not a slap to the cheek. Yoshio tells him, in a slightly manipulative way, that he’s rearranging his schedule to see the festival, and that Kyoya better not disappoint him and compares him to his brothers. Fuyumi looks disappointed or sad, or both, and I’m not sure if it’s because of how he just treated her, or if it’s because of him pitting Kyoya against his brothers. Both are equally likely, I think, especially since she brings that up again a few episodes later. Aside from that, Kyoya is actually pretty happy with the interaction. He’s competitive, after all.

Later on, during the festival, Kyoya gets a lot more praise from other guests, including from an older woman with black hair who’s standing next to Yoshio, but is not, apparently, Kyoya’s mother. Just some random woman. Right after Tamaki explained that Kyoya was with his parents. Since she doesn’t have a little intro card it’s kind of obvious it’s not her, but again, we never meet her at any point. She exists somewhere in the school at the festival, but apparently always just off screen. A wizard did it, etcetera, etcetera. Anyway, Unrelated Woman praises him for being smart, and Kyoya acts humble and praises his very talented companions instead. Yoshio also praises him for letting Tamaki retrieve the crown and win the battle. He admits being taken aback by the host club at first, but ultimately praises Kyoya and the club, and admits to a group that he wouldn’t mind naming Kyoya as the heir. Just six volumes in, and Kyoya’s already finished his personal story arc!

Back to the anime, and Kyoya has decidedly not finished his personal story arc. Haruhi and Tamaki look shocked to see him hurt, but Yuzuru keeps a calm face. Yoshio scolds his son for wasting his time, and doesn’t know about the host club at all until this moment, this is all a huge change between manga and anime, and the reason is to add to Tamaki’s reasons to leave. Kyoya also sounds like he’s going to cry when he picks up his glasses, which breaks my heart a little. Honey and Mori appear with the rest beside Yuzuru to give some hilariously weak exposition of “That’s Kyo-chan’s father, isn’t it?” “Yes.”, and in the next scene Yoshio walks over to Yuzuru and the rest of the club are gone. I assume they ran away cartoonishly from him. Yuzuru calls Kyoya exceptional and Yoshio’s treatment harsh, and then mentions that Yoshio has ‘troubles’ and the media will get wind of it soon, and asks if he’s taking out his anger on his son, which Yoshio just walks away from. It’s fine, he’s got two other sons and a daughter to take out the rest of his frustration on.

The club checks on Kyoya, and Honey says you should never hit someone who’s wearing glasses. I actually went back to look at episode 18 and Yasuchika was wearing his glasses during their two fights, so Honey should either revoke his comment or apologise in hindsight. Then again, Chika is only wearing glasses to distinguish himself from Honey, so maybe it’s okay in those circumstances.

Haruhi asks if he was slapped because he’s in the host club and Kyoya brushes her off and says he’s been expecting it. Tamaki is saddened that he caused it, and Yuzuru gives him a foreboding warning that whims have consequences, don’t come cheaply, and life is hard.

Tamaki watches Haruhi talk with some guests, Yuzuru tells him to think about what he wants before it’s too late, and then She appears.

Shizue Suoh is introduced being flanked by what looks to be the same people as the manga, which is always nice to see. Tamaki is delighted and runs to greet her like a puppy, but while his heart is warm, hers is ice cold. Haruhi ‘awws’ over how sweet Tamaki is, but Honey says he hates her. It’s a little jarring, but his voice is so cute that it just ends up silly. Shizue scolds Tamaki for trying to touch her and physically recoils in the manga, but just walks past him in the anime. She calls him a filthy child in both, though. When she calls Eclair over to greet him she’s introduced via a cleavage shot. That’s how I’d also like to be introduced to people.

An unknown amount of time passes as Honey questions if he’s never coming back from escorting Eclair, and when the twins question who she even is. Kyoya’s back to playing minesweeper on his laptop, and Renge appears to give exposition, and then Kyoya takes over, the selfish bitch. Tamaki takes Eclair on a gondola ride… in the school… and she’s rude about the art club’s paintings. She asks him to play piano instead. Haruhi appears to be in an adjoining room to the music room, and we see a quick flashback of Eclair and Anne-Sophie, and then she talks about the host club family and reminds Tamaki that Kyoya got slapped. The only two incidents we actually see are both Kyoya centred, but Tamaki immediately thinks about Haruhi, too, wondering if she’d be better off not in the club. The other four aren’t even a footnote, really.

Haruhi enters, scolding him for being gone from the group, and he makes the “A” sound. Not even an “Ah.” Just the singular letter. Eclair smugly asks if Haruhi is jealous, and Tamaki fawns over it, and Eclair gets a lightbulb moment! The anime actually does a really great job of callbacks, I like it a lot. What I don’t like is how Eclair is so forceful with him and offers to make a family with him. He’s seventeen, lady!

Honey and Mori say Haruhi looks great, the twins say she’s not bad, and Kyoya just glances at her. I guess that’s the highest praise he can muster. Haruhi is obviously jealous over Tamaki being with Eclair, and the to-the-side quartet (still coming up with insults for these guys, even to the end) are not convinced. Haruhi asks why Shizue is so cold to her own grandson, and they answer. This was already explained a little in the twins’ episode, when they tell Tamaki they know about him, but it seems to be the first time we get this explanation in the manga, as far as I can tell. Earlier, Haruhi asked Tamaki where his parents were, along with everyone else’s, and when he said his dad was with Kyoya’s, she asked about his mother, and he said she’s in France, he thinks. It’s the first implication of his family situation being fractured, I think. When Manga Shizue walks away from Tamaki, he’s visibly upset, but it’s over him worried he’s upset her. What a sweet, silly boy.

Also in the manga, Tamaki simply leaves the room to talk with his father, and that’s when Haruhi finally asks about his family, comparing it to a soap opera, and the twins agree.

The story is the same in both, Yuzuru is forced to marry someone by Shizue, but then falls in love with Anne-Sophie and has Tamaki with her. He divorces his wife and begs Shizue to let him bring his new family to Japan, but she won’t allow it, and Anne-Sophie was sickly and couldn’t stay in Japan, so she raises Tamaki for fourteen years, until her family business goes under, and Shizue makes her offer, to send Tamaki away to Japan, leave Anne-Sophie behind with monetary support from the Suohs, and never contact him again. Pretty damn harsh! In the anime Shizue gets to voice her own evil offer, but in the manga Kyoya does it instead. Haruhi is shocked by this story, as is everyone else watching for the first time, I assume. The anime adds an extra flashback scene of little Haru and her father, sans the long red hair, looking at what I now realise is a crematorium chimney, as she realises she’ll never see her mother again. It’s a welcome addition, but I’m still crying. Kyoya kindly comforts her, pointing out that all that backstory made Tamaki who he is, and that he’ll always have his real, unrelated family. Then Tamaki enters to ruin the whole moment and announce he’s engaged and leaving the club.

Episode 25… don’t make me finish this!

[marahuyomae]

My Rintaro Mori a.k.a. Ougai Canon Divergent Plot

This is just an Au or Canon Divergence that I came up with.

I am trying to imagine a younger Mori as a very eccentric yet calm person, much like his older self. A few bits of his younger self are actually way too similar to Yosano and Dazai, referencing his dialogue during Underground Clinic Timeline.

He was born in the Mori household as the eldest son, living in the Shimane prefecture along with his 3 younger siblings, sister Emiko, brother Chouji/Junshirou, brother Takeshi, and their parents. Their family served as hereditary physicians to a daimyo or feudal lord of the Tsuwano Domain; and because he is the eldest, he was expected to carry on the family traditions and follow his father's footsteps.

Mori's mother shaped his early years by fostering a strict discipline that prioritized academic excellence. While Mori started his studies of Confucius and Mencius at the young age of two, he soon developed a passion for Chinese philosophy, mathematics, medicine, and Dutch. His commitment to these fields led to his success in the fief school, where he was enrolled at the age of seven. (He is a Mama's Boy, so he's alright) Mori left his hometown for Tokyo to attend medical school, where he added two years to his age to meet the requirements for enrollment. As his father established a private practice in Tokyo, Mori dedicated himself to his medical career, striving to be the best doctor he could be. He was able to balance his love for the arts with his dedication to his patients, making an impact in both fields. Mori graduated from the University of Tokyo at a very young age, becoming the youngest ever to do so. He started his career as an army surgeon and traveled to Germany (Leipzig, Dresden, Munich, and Berlin) for four years on a study trip sponsored by the Meiji government. During his time in Germany, Mori studied military hygiene under the physician Robert Koch and developed a keen interest in European philosophy and literature. Upon his return to Japan, Mori dedicated himself to efforts aimed at modernizing Japanese medicine and literature. With his extensive knowledge and skills, he made great contributions to both fields and left a lasting legacy.

Mori Rintaro 'Ougai' (13 years old) -uses They/Them/He/Him pronouns

-Mori is a genderqueer individual who is comfortable breaking gender norms and embracing everyone regardless of their gender. This is rooted in his admiration and respect for his mother, who was unjustly disparaged because of her gender. Mori recognized the biases ingrained in society and is determined to challenge and overcome them. He believes that true potential should be recognized and embraced, and that everyone has the ability to make a positive impact, regardless of their gender.

-Mori finds the process of gaining weight distressing and will physically pinch his stomach to the point of causing pain and injury. -Mori is deeply enamoured with European history and is deeply passionate about introducing others to the rich and fascinating history of Japan, which he believes is just as much worth appreciation and study as European history. Mori aims to increase awareness of and interest in Japanese history worldwide, so that others may gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of this fascinating and significant part of the world's history.

-Mori has an extraordinarily deep and empathetic understanding of people's thoughts and feelings, but suffers from an internal conflict as he struggles to feel things in the same way that the majority of people do. He is kind and cares deeply for others, but finds it difficult to experience emotions at the same level as those around him. This personal conflict has led Mori to feel out of touch with the world at times, even as he strives to be a positive and uplifting presence in the lives of those around him.

-People Pleaser

-Mori named his ability, an extraordinary talent or power, "Elise" after his first love's desire to name her future daughter, a name that unfortunately never came to fruition due to the individual's premature passing during their adolescence. Mori held deep admiration and attachment to this person, and the name Elise thus represents both his love for this individual and the ability that he gained, making the name especially significant and personal to his own experiences.

-Mori holds a deep admiration for older, empowered women, seeing them as role models and objects of admiration. He likely admires their confidence, authority, and intelligence, as well as their ability to navigate social and societal expectations with grace and strength. He may have experienced a lack of strong female figures in his life growing up, making such figures all the more significant and desirable to him now.

-Mori has a self-assured and confident disposition, believing in his own abilities and recognizing his intelligence. He is aware that he can excel in both academia and life, which has made him somewhat cocky at times, but he also understands the importance of humility. His cocky attitude is a result of his belief in his own natural abilities, but he is also aware that hard work and determination are needed to truly succeed. Therefore, he is not simply arrogant, but rather confident in his own capabilities and understands that the world is full of challenges that will test him along the way.

-Mori has a tendency to challenge the status quo and disregard convention. When presented with a set of rules or expectations, he is likely to find a way to work around them or to subvert them cleverly, rather than following them verbatim. This may manifest as a desire to push boundaries and see how far he can go, or as a preference for alternative and unconventional approaches. Mori values individual freedom and creativity and may see rules as limiting or stifling, leading him to seek out innovative ways to challenge and subvert them.

-chaotic lawful

-Mori's unique individuality and unconventional approach to life has not alienated him from his peers. Despite his unconventional nature, his classmates and those of his age still hold him in high regard, likely because of his intelligence, kindness, and overall positive nature. Mori's willingness to challenge conventional norms and embrace individuality allows him to inspire others to strive for greatness, even if it means going against the grain. This, combined with his charisma and empathy, has made him a respected and admired figure among both his peers and those around him.

-Mori's father desires that his son continue the family tradition of practicing medicine, even though Mori's own interests are focused on insects, flowers, and literature. This conflict between the path Mori has been expected to take and his own passions and interests has created tension and pressure for him. On the one hand, he feels a sense of duty and obligation to his family and tradition, but on the other hand, he feels drawn to pursue his own personal interests and passions. This internal struggle has likely played a significant role in Mori's development as a person, shaping his values, beliefs, and relationships.

-He's a Momma's Boy if I haven't mentioned it enough already.

His Mother's Prodigy... Coming Soon