#xanastaku

[exiled-prince]

Today marks 3 years since Onyx Equinox aired. Even though I was late to the party, I'm glad I found this show. Among most of the media set in pre-Columbian Mesoamerica, Onyx Equinox is the one of the few with the most historical accuracies. It's a show that inspired me to continue my personal project. Thank you, Sofia.

[dabruzzy]

Onyx Equinox characters as text posts part 2

[akirakan]

"I've been meaning to do a post of this for a while, but it was still difficult since I still had hope and I didn't want to surrender.

I can't find any words to thank you for all the love you've given to Onyx Equinox. Even with 3 years with no announcement for a second season. But I think it's time to tell you that it won't be possible do to many reasons outside of my power.

Crunchyr*ll studio shutdown a few years after Sony's acquisition. And I have no power on the series. I wanted to give you music but it couldn't be. Also a comic. It's sad, but that's how the industry works. I still want to to give you details about how the series would move forward- and like that give some sort of conclusion to y'all.

Alas. I feel fortunate for having the opportunity to tell the story of Onyx Equinox as my debut as a showrunner. I hope OE inspires you to make your own stories! Keep supporting other mexican creators and help yourselves.

Again, thank you si much for all the support. We'll see each other again soon with a new story that I hope you'll like 💖

Sofi"

Sofia Alexander officially confirms that a second season -or any sort of continuation- of Onyx Equinox won't happen.

[goverment-mandated-femslash]

Today's government mandated femslash couple of the day is

Xanastaku and Zyanya!

[arc-angel-o]

Onyx Equinox spoilers!

Thinking about how Sofia Alexander said that Zyanya is actually much more feminine than she's able to be when we see her.

How K'in and Yun mainly joined Izel bc Yaotl threatened them into it, they didn't fully understand the danger ahead, and now they have no home to go back to.

How Xanastaku was abused. How alone she was before she met this group. How she has blood on her hands at 16.

How Izel is just 13 - my 13 year old self would not have not have made it as far as he has. How much is expected of him at such a young age.

They're all children, even Zyanya's only 17, and was not prepared for what was about to happen. These kids still have so much to do, and all i want is to see them complete their quest so they can have a hopeful ending and rest. The last time they took a break, the whole town they were staying at got massacred. I wanna see these kids grow up and be happy. We need another season.

[banannerbread]

Also you haven't met the girls yet but I love all my children equally.

[allergy-sufferer-emo-wandererr]

what shouldve happened in ep 9

[kryptonavatar]

[gd-gone]

ONYX EQUINOX AND HOW TO SUPPORT THE SHOW!

Guys I know it's easier for a lot of you to go to youtube and watch the episodes of OE that have been uploaded there, but please don't. Right now Crunchyroll is deciding on if OE is gonna get renewed and a major factor may be viewership. I know plenty of you don't wanna slog through adds or pay for an account just to watch it without commercials, but please try to do so. This show means a lot to folks and I truly believe it could be the beginning of something great.

Here are things you could do to support the show.

• Play the show on the Crunchyroll site, even if your not watching it. Leaving favorable comments on there or even the videos available on they're youtube channel could also help.

• Take a listen to the official companion podcast hosted by the series creator, Sofia Alexander. It is available in multiple platforms including; Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and even on the Crunchyroll site itself.

• Spread awareness about the show to those who might not know of it. Be sure to warn them that whilst it's a great show and animated, it is NOT a kids show and does feature adult language, blood, and body horror.

• Find ways to contact Crunchyroll through social media and show interest in the show and also ask for more merch and information.

• Currently the only merch available is a shirt on Hot Topic, but it's success could garner confidence in adding more stuff at a later date.

[gatorgumz]

All 12 episodes of Onyx Equinox season 1 are now available for you to watch on Crunchyroll! This show was an absolute honor to work on, and I hope everyone enjoys the ride!

[notapaladin]

Moments from today’s Onyx Equinox episodes that turned my heart into a puddle. (PLUSHIE MEQUE WHEN)

[thecartoonuniverse]

Every episode of the first season of Onyx Equinox has released, and yesterday I was finally able to complete the video I have been working on for a long time that explains the setting, lore, mythology, characters, and so much more! It is truly an amazing show and is a fascinating look into Mesoamerica. Please check out my video, and if it intrigues you, make sure to watch the show (it’s free on Crunchyroll). Many thanks to @snowflake-owl for helping with the thumbnail and a few others for their contributions! If you enjoyed the video please give this a reblog!

[dabruzzy]

So I'd say it's pretty clear that Xanastaku killed Akapun. There are enough hints in the show to figure that out even without a season 2 to confirm it. Now my question is: how did she kill him? We don't get much, but there are still a couple of hints.

When Manixna accuses Izel and his team of killing Akapun, this is what he says:

Manixna: You've defiled our most sacred site and you bear the same energy tainting our late priest's disappearence! [...] You stand accused of trespassing, forbidden use of an Underworld ixiptla and suspicion of harming master Akapun.

Looks like an Underworld ixiptla was involved, unless he was referring to Meque. There's also this exchange between Yun and Xanastaku in episode 7:

Yun: You ok? You seem to be holding up well.

Xanastaku: O-oh, yeah, I'm ok! Yeah, thanks for asking.

Xanastaku is visibly nervous and Yun is clearly suspicious of her. When Yun or someone else questions her, it's usually something related to Akapun's murder. And it's true that she somehow doesn't seem to be as affected by the Underworld as the others are.

I also noticed that in the opening when she uses her powers she glows the same teal color associated with the Underworld, which is something we never actually see in the show.

She was also the only one who recognized Mictecacihuatl and the Tzitzimimeh, but since she's the most knowledgeable of the team that could simply be because of her studies, so there's some plausible deniability.

Still, Xanastaku seems to be connected to the Underworld in some way, and she used that to kill Akapun. We definitely haven't seen the full extent of her powers, and I really hope the show will be renewed someday so we can find out more about Xanastaku and her past.

[akirakan]

Poster made by Sofia Alexander for the OE bible when pitching the series.

Interesting that Izel originally was going to helm a macuahuitl.

[tina-rocket]

There is one (1) cishet person in this squad and it’s K’in

[arc-angel-o]

The Zyanastaku relationship is so underrated

Two girls bonding over their dark pasts and having to deal with teenage boys all day

Remember Xanastaku was the only one defending Zyanya when they were fighting the shark

And then Zyanya saving Xanastaku in the finale

I love them 💛❤️