#tiger&bunny spoilers

[scandiacamoons]

Thank you for s2 of TIGER & BUNNY

[mewtwo365]

I was watching Tiger and Bunny so here are some silly drawings! (almost done watching the second season i really like this show!)

Hope you enjoy, and have an AWESOME day!!

[meymeyzart]

they're in love or something

[whoishotteranimepolls]

"Who's Hotter?" Pride Month Event: Canon & Coded LGBTQ+ Characters

Trying out a new format

Disclaimer: character descriptions are based on requester-provided evidence.

[tiptapricot]

If I had a nickel for every time I got into a piece of superhero media with Yuri Lowenthal voicing a reddish themed main character who had a so-close-to-canonic-it-like-basically-or-actually-is-a-thing-thing with his greenish themed boy best friend I would have three nickels which isn’t a lot but it’s weird that it happened three times

[k-martins]

What does each jjk spirit animal symbolize (Part 1)

Or also "I'm bored so I'll look up random things about Japanese animals"

Yuji Itadori - White Bengal Tiger

This one is a bit obvious, as the kanji in the name "Yuji Itadori" also mean "bengal tiger" according to jjk's wiki. Furthermore, the name "Yuji" means "brave and heroic", which fits with his personality and importance in the plot. These two meanings are also attributed to tigers in Japanese culture, which are seen as symbols of "great power, courage and strength". I'm probably wrong, but this could link Yuji with Byakko, the guardian of the west cardinal point in Japanese mythology. According to legend, the principle of the Heavenly White Tiger is to protect and preserve. Therefore, it was common to find Japanese shoguns, generals and people of power and influence using a coat of arms with a tiger.

(I'm having some thoughts about Yuji and tigers right now, but I'll post that later)

Megumi Fushiguro - Bunnies

This one took me by surprise, but come on. Rabbits symbolize many things in Japanese culture, some of them being longevity, luck, patience, creativity, elegance, calmness, cleverness and BLESSING among children. And we can see that many of these words can also be associated with Megumi. The rabbit is also part of the Japanese calendar, (in fact, 2023 is the year of the rabbit), and one of the interesting things I found was that one of the defects of people born in that year is that they lack self-confidence and avoid confrontations. There are several myths involving rabbits in Japanese mythology and it would be a lot of work to bring them all here, but I want to quote the myth of the Rabbit in the moon (I discovered this thanks to a wonderful fanfic on AO3) which talks about a rabbit taken to the celestial realms by the Old Man Moon Sage after being chosen as the most generous animal. (The rabbits' colors probably symbolize Megumi's dogs)

Nobara Kugisaki - Flamingo

This one was also a surprise, as flamingos are the last thing I would have thought of as a Nobara spirit animal, but which I now fully understand in research. Flamingos symbolize perseverance and strength, elegance and grace. They teach us to be resilient through adversity, always maintaining balance in our actions. Much like Nobara who represented a balance in the trio, being as excited and fun as Itadori, but also smart and calm as Fushiguro. She is also shown to be very persevering in her desires to find Saori and get out of her village life. In Japan, flamingos also symbolize good luck because of the red color of their wings, which are associated with happiness.

Satoru Gojo - Snowy Owl

Ha!!! Satoru Gojo needed to have a majestic animal for him. A snowy owl fit right in, as it is a symbol of wisdom and the ability to see beyond appearances ("my six eyes tell me you are Suguru Geto, but my soul knows otherwise"). The white color, in addition to further accentuating the symbol of knowledge, is also linked to purity and ILLUMINATION (something Sukuna said he lacked in chapter 230). In Japan, owls are used as amulets and talismans to attract good luck, fortune, health and love (Satusugu canon, as Geto/Kenny also has an owl as a spirit animal, but that's for another post).

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This started out as a shitty post that I just made for fun (and something to do while there's nothing interesting on twitter), but I ended up enjoying researching them. It is interesting to see that each of the animals was not chosen at random, that there is something in their symbology that links them to jjk. I really liked the symbology of Gojo's owl and Nobara's Flamingo (I kind of expected Megumi to have one of her shikigami, but the rabbits surprised me…)

I have a few thoughts about Itadori's tiger, but I think I've said too much.

[zimithrus]

Source: clownkissersinternational

[lilyginnyblackv2]

Bearded Dads with Daughters Club:

Kotetsu T. Kaburagi - Tiger and Bunny

Kazuki Kurusu - Buddy Daddies

Also, despite the serious moment with Kotetsu and Kaede above, Kotetsu’s usual energy is much more in-line with Kazuki. They are both doting papas, lol.

I’m sure there are more as well, so feel free to add to the club!

[okapiandpaste]

plot of tiger & bunny 2 part 1 is "date night 2nite queen? 👀" every episode until one of them gets put into comatose and then the da vinki twins appear.

[tigerandbunnyftw]

Episode 25 genga by Norihiro Itagaki, Nozomi Tachibana and Osamu Kobayashi

Source: TIGER & BUNNY Twitter

[manofmanymons]

I'm sorry but his face when he's trying not to cry

He is trying to physically suck the tears back into his eyes like that cop in cloudy with a chance of meatballs

[the-fried-rice-symbolism]

The poetic cinema of Kotetsu’s powers timing going down and that actually saving his life.

I’m thinking about this again. How cour 2 is the narrative but a sequel, going into familiar beats and going ‘haha you know what happens, you watched season one you can probably predict how this is gonna go’ and then.

And then actually no, the thing that made Kotetsu ‘not enough’ as a hero, the thing everybody thought is going to be his downfall, him not having the hundered power for five minutes, is actually what saves his life?? (AND BUNNY’S???)

It’s really something something about failure not defining you but also sometimes, sometimes it’s good that your power doesn’t last as much as it used to. That thing you thought might be your downfall actually saving your and your partners life at the last minute.

[taigertea]

spoilers for the new additional 6 pages of Tiger and Bunny 2 (which you can access through this post (big thanks to TLF and @tnbdirectory), i wrote a less coherent rant about this on twitter but like omg

I believe now this is the 3rd (?) time Barnaby has explicitly shown/said he wants to be with Kotetsu, with it being of his own volition

(The three times I can think of 1. when Barnaby comes out of retirement with Kotetsu end of S1 2. episode 21 of S2, in cour 2 when he wants to be partners with Kotetsu for the last time 3. the new TL'd 6 pages for post S2 ending where he really makes it clear he wants to support Kotetsu by Kotetsu's side, without any snark about it, just really requests that he stay and help even when Kotetsu tells him he doesn't need to stick around)

(I don't really count the elevator scene from S2 ep 18 and the final scene from The Rising because though it's obvious to the audience what Barnaby is thinking, I don't think it's clear enough for Kotetsu to REALLY get it. Though you could debate more with the elevator scene, I'm open to conversation lol.)

But I'm just pulling my hair out at how Kotetsu still just really wants what's best for Barnaby, when he looks at Barnaby's bangle it's feels like he's just about to say something along the lines of "can you really be here?" when he could be doing something "more important" or actual hero work.

But Barnaby doesn't even dignify Kotetsu's attempt to push him away just giving that line (that makes me insane) of how he wants to be Kotetsu's support. Also just the way Barnaby KNEW what Kotetsu was going to say.

It's so wild that it's like a mini version of their Rising situation, but this shows how far they've come. Like Barnaby does not stay silent here. I'm sure he remembers how that went down, and at least this time Kotetsu asks Barnaby instead of making the executive decision to leave him in the dust on his own. Barnaby's just so honest here? No bullshit, little snark, just here it is, all on the table. It does make me wonder if the past couple months not working with Kotetsu has made him not want to not cloak things as much and say it straight. Though this might have been something even spurred on as early as S2 ep 21 when there was real risk of their partnership being over, after his super ernest confession.

But this made me think, Barnaby's made it pretty clear to Kotetsu he wants to be partners, even in non-hero situations, but it made me realize that I don't think Kotetsu has ever reciprocated verbally? Not because Barnaby isn't important to him or that he doesn't want partners, but more because of how Kotetsu views himself as a burden/problem to Barnaby? And also because I don't think Kotetsu's love language is really through words (though I think it's important that Barnaby DOES show love through words occasionally without snark, because Kotetsu's a pretty insecure and dense guy, he needs it spelled out for him plainly).

Like Kotetsu seems more to me as an act of service love language guy, which we've seen (and @abluescarfonwaston has made a great post about here). Which makes sense how he reacts in seeing him being a potential problem for Barnaby and trying to remove himself as the problem. Which would be great... if that actually wasn't causing MORE of a problem in Barnaby's life (in that Kotetsu's not a problem at all AND PLEASE STAY FFS).

The big moments that indicate Kotetsu appreciates his partnership with Barnaby directly are basically just in ep24 of S1. Every other time he's just kinda... gone with the flow? Like it's usually Barnaby initiating or asking Kotetsu, except in the elevator scene which was a question and not really an affirmation. WE as the audience can see how clearly Kotetsu adores Barnaby, but I wonder how it comes off to Barnaby in the show when he can't see how torn up Kotetsu gets at the thought of or actually having lost Barnaby as a partner (Rising and hospitalization).

And yes, we see they can "know what each other is thinking without saying anything" but I don't think that's 24/7, as shown by a couple moments throughout S2.

Despite being the more "tsun" one, Barnaby has been more explicit and straightforward about what he wants from Kotetsu (Kotetsu in his life, whatever form it may take).

Which makes me wonder, man would Barnaby just snap, like all the safeties are off, and just kiss Kotetsu if he ever explicitly told him that he wants Barnaby in his life? The other option is acting tsun but I think the previous option would be infinitely more fun.

also bonus thing I noticed:

Barnaby says "WHY" for the word game and Kotetsu asks if he couldn't choose another word. Barnaby refuses, but the next thing Kotetsu says is "YOU" which works out in this situation lol (dunno if this is a English TL version only thing but thought it was funny how it worked out)

also wondering why Barnaby was so stuck on keeping "WHY" 😆

[kr-uwu-ssy]

I hope me being quiet about it didn't give anyone the idea that I'm normal about tiger & bunny again.

I'm still very not okay (spoilers for s2)

I don't think I'll EVER recover from Yuri

Like. Jesus Christ Man. He- and then the- and he- with the- why would he- i can't even-

I cried so fucking much and I still tear up over it. Mans really was doomed by the narrative huh? How he thinks all murderers should die. How he himself became a murderer. He had to die. And that's so- I really like his character. The scene where he was crying and breaking down after his mom died. My heart fucking broke. I'm still trying to pick up the pieces. I... I'll never be normal about him. Ever. I could honestly talk about him forever, i need to rewatch the show just so i can pay attention to Yuri in particular.

Anyway, I really like Thomas, he's just like me frfr. I love how he and Subaru grew to be a team. I was losing it. LOSING IT I TELL YOU when they fought the twins. And then AGAIN when they fought I-can't-be-fucked-to-remember-his-name

When Thomas ran left???? I knew he'd come back. And then the show made me think he wouldn't. I cried real Jesus Tears when he appeared oh my god

And the whole reunion with his sister... I was crying my eyes out. It was so heartwarming to see Subaru cry there

I really wish the fandom was a bit bigger and more alive, but all the art & fics I've seen and read are amazing

I care about this show so deeply and one day I'll express just how much with my own art.

[exquisitefrogprince]

Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Tiger & Bunny Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Barnaby "Bunny" Brooks Jr./Kaburagi T. Kotetsu, Ryan Goldsmith & Karina Lyle Characters: Barnaby "Bunny" Brooks Jr., Kaburagi T. Kotetsu, Ryan Goldsmith, Karina Lyle Additional Tags: Complicated Relationships, Hurt/Comfort, Physical Therapy, Post-Season/Series 02, Suggestive Themes, Touching Summary:

Letting his head fall back, Ryan let out a sigh, then turned back around in his chair. Barnaby was already gone by that point, having made a beeline for the elevator with his bag slung over his arm and legs moving as quickly as possible with the slight limp he always had by this point in the day. “That’s what I’m saying, Princess. He usually does stay late. Finishing paperwork, signing autographs, you know.”

Reaching for the energy drink he’d been working his way through for the past half hour, he jerked it towards her while poking a finger in her direction. “Every day except today. This time, every week, he’s out of here right on time. Like clockwork. Not even a minute late. Not once.” -----------------------------  My entry for the @tnbsecretsanta23 gift exchange! Happy holidays, @snoopsmcbee ! 

[yurissweettooth]

Ummm... I would like to have a chat with whoever designed this 😐