#yakumo: just a guy

[contacthigh520]

starting a collection

[masterhandss]

Anzu & Ensemble Girls references (but it's mostly just her little step-brother)

I really enjoy drawing tenn(kousei)-kun, I just thing the ensembleverse protags are so interestinfg!! (depictions aren't 100% accurate btw but based on other fanon works with him in it)

[yoku-yukihime]

[fisheito]

rereading the nuca pink doujin and seeing yakumo tear himself apart re: his snake form vs his human form all this agony and self-doubt and silent suffering and fear of rejection like "if i looked less human would u hate me" , "if u saw me in my true form wouldn't that be horrible. terrifying. disgusting" , "if i admitted i want to swallow you whole would you think worse of me"

and i imagine him asking something like this to the crowd of clan members , who are , undeniably,, a group of Kinky Fuckers

they all smile with the serenity and carefully masked excitement of a horny olivine. masterful beautiful reassuring expressions (errr..... masked to different degrees depending on the clan member)

[nu-carniviva]

A censored version of Nu: Carnival is coming to the app store... Which is not good

When this was first brought to my attention, I honestly didn't believe it at first. I mean, why would I? Nu: Carnival has advertised itself as an adult-only game since it's release. I rarely go on Twitter since it's a total shithole, but that's how I found out that the rumors were true. Nu: Carnival - Bliss, they're calling it. The overall plot, events, and gameplay will be the same. But many crucial changes will be done to the dialogue, CG, and audio. Long post ahead, but I'll be ranting about it below

Why is this a bad move?

There are multiple reasons as to why making a censored, teen friendly version of Nu: Carnival is a horrible decision. I might not get them all, but here are a few I can think of off the top of my head:

It is literally impossible to separate the nsfw from the source. Whether the devs like it or not, they made an nsfw game. After the first half of the prologue, the game opens with porn. You are introduced to two characters at the time — Aster and Morvay. That right there is already an issue. Morvay is an incubus. He is a sex demon who wears leather lingerie. While there is certainly more to his personality, his is very existence is sex. Sex is what keeps him alive and fed. Morvay is very open about his sexual desires and the topic of sex as a whole. He doesn't find it shameful or taboo. So... What are they going to do with Morvay? He can't be removed since he's bonded with Aster. Censoring him will have him take a MAJOR hit. Now that leads me to the second part of this bullet point: sex is a crucial part of the plot. Essence is what keeps Klein stable. Eiden and his clan's job is to use their essence to fix the gem altars so said altars can keep the essence regulated throughout the continent. While there are several ways to replenish one's essence, the most effective way is through sex. Sex also plays a crucial role in expanding on the plot and the characters. Sex scenes aren't just there for entertainment, there is genuine lore within the dialogue. Through sex, Eiden bonds with his clan members in the most intimate and personal ways. He sees his clan members at their most vulnerable moments, and through that they share a deep connection. You can see when sex scenes go from Eiden and whoever the clan member is having sex just to have it to having sex because they genuinely care for each other and want to physically bond. I could delve deeper into this topic, but I'm sure you all understand by now what I'm trying to say. Sex is not just an accessory or perk. It's part of the worldbuilding

Minors will not be able to escape nsfw within the fandom. Since the game's release, the fan base has been entirely made up of adults. Since we are all adults, we freely talk and post about the nsfw parts of the game. You go on any social media platform where Nu: Carnival is discussed, and you will see nsfw. It's a very casual topic in the fandom, and in a way it's something that bonds us together… As weird as that may sound. My point is, making a censored version of the game is pointless, because the source itself in inherently nsfw and the fan base is full of adults making nsfw content which is usually uncensored since the artists expect for anyone in the fandom to only be adults

Minors in fandoms often bring drama... Hear me out on this one. Not to sound like one of those "grr minors dni I hate minors" people, but kids in fandoms often bring drama and discourse. As aggravating at it is, I have to admit that it isn't entirely their fault. When you're in your early teens, you're starting to discover yourself. You become very opinionated and defensive over your beliefs because you're trying to figure out who you are and where you stand in life. You're trying to gain independence and autonomy. It's normal... But it's very draining. Since Nu: Carnival has an all-adult fandom, there isn't a lot of drama at all. Sure, you're going to have stupid people saying stupid shit to start drama, that happens everywhere, but those people are typically ignored because it isn't too common. With kids coming into the fandom and starting unnecessary drama, it'll be so much harder to avoid. Not only that, but kids don't have as much media literacy as adults do. It's not an insult, but simply a fact. Nu: Carnival delves in a LOT of heavy themes in the game. Some of which are stated outright while others require you to read in between the lines to pick up on them. Since the fandom is all adults, it's easier for us to handle these topics and discuss them maturely

Why are the devs doing this?

My guess? Money. The devs are part of a company after all. At the end of the day, all companies want to make money. By making a game they can put on app stores, the game becomes more visible to a broader audience. People who have never heard of Nu: Carnival before will see what appears to be an innocent anime game when it's far from that. All it will take is a simple google search for people to see the the game is very much nsfw and not something minors should indulge themselves in. It's dangerous for both parties involved, both the minors and the adults

But hey, whatever's bringing in the money, right? Sigh...

[pwurrz]

quincy’s like. the perfect partner to have if you’re nervous about sex tbh. the most patient, understanding and gentle person to have around when you’re on the verge of having an intimacy related panic attack

[everbluekisses]

a silly lesbian kimono yakumond art i did for a dear friend yeah they cute they smile they kiss and yakumo chan have long hair thats what i have for today

[lucaway]

it’s a bad art day… have some kuyas

[raesunshine-sunny]

Did some of my favorite characters, tbh. I thought Snotlout had more red in his HTTYD 2 look.

More thoughts under the cut plus some sketch pics.

I did this at a wim honestly and I'm happy I did, I really enjoy this and I hope to do more like it in the future.

Most of these have some of my headcannons to their looks, but the majority aren't far off from cannon.

[t-u-i-t-c]

@userdramas ♢ event 16: fools ♢ the us/uk alliance │ kinji takigawa & yakumo katou │ starninger & aoninger

"You look like good friends to me!"

[template: ♢ & insp: ♢]

[contacthigh520]

after this event, dante and garu are an adventure duo, right? this is the second intense crime(?) they'll have dealt with. lowkey, they've got the perfect groundwork for an adventure serial first adventure like: first adventure (solaria history) --> beach episode --> second adventure (yokai circus)

they really fit the mold of a hardboiled guy and his bright eyed companion. plus, out of all of the clan members, dante actually likes garu and respects his skills. garu can keep up with dante's rigorous standards and he's a cute puppy. perfect synergy. (technically, they're an adventure trio with eiden, but eiden is kind of a given lmao)

[teamzacian]

Apparitions of Dusk Don Quixote Teaser

Mirror of a Forgotten Paradise

It's a quiet night in Gensokyo.

All seems to be quiet at the Hakurei Shrine. The bugs chirp softly, the fireflies glimmer in the night...

It's a quiet night in Gensokyo, but all of it's inhabitants know better.

"There you are."

The Yokai makes her presence known.

"I was wondering what she did with you."

The child does not answer.

"I hope you know that this was your fault."

Again, the child does not answer.

"If you had just given up your Father's dream, or even scale back on eating humans... she wouldn't have-"

The Yokai stops herself, there's no point in charging someone with a crime they have no memory of committing.

"You're lucky that Knight is so fond of you, if it were up to me you'd already be dead."

The child stares up at her with wide eyes, unbothered by the pile of gore surrounding her.

"You've left us without a proper Shrine Maiden now. Ishmael is too young to take up the helm and..."

She pauses.

"She'll likely resent you for what happened tonight."

Images of the prior fight flash through her mind, the final words of the Shrine Maiden, the desperate screams of the child when she realized what had happened...

They were all too fresh in the Yokai's mind.

"I don't know why I'm even telling you any of this. You certainly don't remember anything."

A though suddenly strikes her.

"Do you even remember you name?"

The child thinks for a moment before looking around, eyes landing on those ragged running shoes she always wore.

"...Don... Quixote? Don Quixote."

The Yokai lets out a humorless laugh.

"And who says that Miko didn't have a sense of humor..."

She laughs at the irony of it all, at the universe for this cosmic joke, at that Shrine Maiden for leaving those shoes, at herself for allowing such a farce to follow through.

Eventually the laughter fades.

"Go then."

The Yokai turns back to the rift from which she came.

"Go and live Don Quixote. I have no further business here."

The child beams.

"I don't really get what you're saying... but thank you Miss Yokai!"

The Yokai does not respond, instead choosing to continue into the rift

"Live well Don Quixote. Make sure her sacrifice wasn't in vain."

It's only within the safety of the rift that she finally allows her tears to fall.

[peskyfirefly]

[fisheito]

"I'm a healer but--" duo

[pwurrz]

pompompurin and cinnamoroll are literally quincy and yakumo, i don’t make the rules!!

[heartbeatlicense]

i swear why do i get gender envy from literally the same exact type of anime guy

like come on