#yuki onna!yuu

[robin-evry]

𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐈𝐅 𝐘𝐔𝐔 𝐈𝐒 𝐀 𝐘𝐔𝐊𝐈 𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐀 ❄️

Yuki-onna (雪女, lit. 'snow woman') is a spirit or yōkai in Japanese folklore that is often depicted in Japanese literature.Yuki-Onna are cryokinetic beings, meaning that they have absolute control over ice and snow. They have the power to control blizzards, and cause people who set foot in snowy mountains to get lost and then invite them to their homes. Ice Claws: In their true forms, Yuki-Onna can create enormous ice claws.

When the coffin opened a gust of snow burst out and filled the entire orientation room, students shivered at the change of the Atmosphere and yuki onna!yuu step out of the coffin with snow falling on them.

Yuki onna!Yuu demeanor would be much more tranquil, maintaining a cool and collected exterior in even the most chaotic situations. Their presence could have a calming effect on those around her, often soothing tempers or calming arguments.

While still compassionate, Yuki Onna!Yuu would be more reserved, speaking softly but with wisdom and elegance.

Just like the nurturing relationship with Grim, Yuki Onna!Yuu would be even more protective, acting like a silent guardian for those they cares about, similar to a mother figure, but in a more ethereal, distant way.

They appear calm and collected on the surface, their cold aura symbolizing their control. However, beneath this icy demeanor lies a whirlwind of emotions that only a few can sense. When pushed too far, their magic flares out uncontrollably, freezing everything around her. They ater feels guilty about losing control, but Grim reassures them that it’s natural.

Despite their icy nature, yuki onna!yuu treasures warmth, both emotional and physical. They secretly loves cozy places, hot chocolate, and warm blankets but is too embarrassed to admit it. Grim often catches them sneaking into the kitchen late at night to warm up by the stove or huddle by the dorm’s fireplace. It becomes their little secret.

Yuki onna!Yuu doesn’t give traditional gifts. Instead, they creates delicate ice sculptures for those they care about. These aren’t just simple ice shapes—they’re intricate, personal creations that melt away after a few hours, leaving only the memory. For example, they once made an ice sculpture of a lion for Leona, who scoffed at first but secretly admired it. They also made one of the Queen of Hearts for Riddle, which left him speechless.

They have a fascination with the stars, they learn astronomy in their free time, many students like ace,deuce, epel, grim, malleus sit beside them and admire the stars or they just listen to yuki Onna! Yuu yapped about the stars and their name

Vil secretly admires Yuki onna!Yuu’s ethereal beauty and control over ice, seeing them as an embodiment of grace and perfection. He often offers them advice on refining their appearance, though he never says it outright. They appreciates it, even if they don’t always follow his suggestions.

While they're powers are often misunderstood as simply cold or distant, her friends come to realize that their ice represents their quiet strength. Like ice that seems fragile but can cut deep, they resolve is firm and unbreakable when it comes to protecting those she loves.

Yuki onna!yuu is also a powerful sword master, their sword style is sending quick and deadly slashes towards the enemy, their sword art is focused on sending deadly and elegant movements as if they're dancing.

Epel admired them for it, they are strong and elegant at once, serene and yet dangerous. Epel sometimes goes to ramshackle to watch yuki onna! yuu training and wanted to learn sword style.

Yuki Onna!Yuu has an affinity for ice and snow magic, able to conjure snowstorms or freeze objects at will. Their magic can be subtle, like the soft falling of snow, or overwhelming, like a blizzard. They often use their ice powers creatively, such as forming delicate sculptures, creating protective ice barriers, or freezing paths to make escape routes.

Even tho yuki onna!yuu has an affinity for ice and snow magic. They are still able to cast spells and use other magic.

Yuki onna!yuu is the embodiment of two other sides of a quarter, they are elegant and serene but yet also powerful and dangerous similar towards the snow.

Yuki onna!yuu are described to be beautiful and carry the aura of elegance but still carry an aura of ice, when they walk in an area or a room the room temperature starts to go down.

They are able to turn their into snow, making them impossible to damage, they use this ability as a way to transport in a fast paste as well a way to repair any damages in their body.

They're heart is like a frost flower—beautiful and delicate, but often overlooked due to its cold exterior. They longs for a deep connection with others but struggles to let anyone in for fear of getting hurt. As for their bond with Grim deepens, they begins to thaw, ever so slowly. There’s a quiet part of her that wishes they could be more like him—open, carefree, and accepting of warmth.

As a Yuki Onna, they have a love for delicate, ethereal forms of art, such as traditional Japanese ink wash painting and calligraphy. They often create their own pieces using a combination of calligraphy and ice, leaving behind frozen scrolls that hold fleeting memories or feelings.

Not to mention, yuki onna!yuu can adapt and stay calm in any tough situation. As well an amazing strategist able to crack up a plan to counter the situation immediately.

[cjcroen1393]

So I've been hyperfixating on a Vocaloid Monster AU lately.

It started with me wanting to expand on the WOEFULLY underutilized concept of the PowerFX Vocaloids being "Classic Monsters" and just kind of... spiraled out of control from there. Now I have a LOT of ideas for Vocaloids, UTAUs and other vocal synthesizer characters as monsters for this AU.

So, specifically:

PowerFX:

Sweet Ann and Big Al = Frankenstein's Monsters (canon, more or less)

Oliver = Werewolf (I was inspired by this headcanon I found over at the old Vocaloid Headcanons blog and it hasn't left my brain since)

Yohioloid = Vampire (just LOOK at him!)

Ruby = Witch (I decided to round out the "classic" Halloween-style monsters with the only one that seems to be consistently female in these situations; after thinking about it though, it still fit, especially with the little star pattern in her jacket)

The ZOLA Project (based on their Carnelian designs)

Kyo = Vampire (Carnelian!Kyo has bat wings and bat = vampire)

Wil = Zombie (I actually don't know if Carnelian!Wil is specifically supposed to be a zombie, but someone said he looked like one so I went along with it)

Yuu = Werewolf (the furry, animal-eared hat and tatters/tears on his outfit scream "werewolf")

Other Vocaloids:

Aoki and Merli Lapis = Faeries (canon, obviously)

Aurum = Ghost (their aesthetic is supposed to be "a 1930s radio producer", so I thought why not make them an ACTUAL 1930s radio producer who died and now haunts the abandoned radio tower they used to work at? And yes, I know Aurum isn't technically a Vocaloid/won't be one when they're released, but let's ignore that for now)

Avanna = Witch (she gives off "magic user" vibes to me)

Daina = Kitsune (because foxes)

Dex = Werewolf (because wolves and also his voice provider made an entire song about him being a werewolf so canon)

Fukase = Demon (mostly just vibes in this case)

LUMi = Mermaid (because she's part jellyfish)

Luo Tianyi = Angel (canon)

Mayu = Vampire (it's in her aesthetic; I like to think she tries to bite people she's in love with so they'll never leave her)

Meika Hime and Mikoto = Forest Spirits (canon)

UTAUs:

Chikune Kenta = Vampire (canon, obviously)

KYE (Fuyuki Kaisei) = Dragon (he likes reptiles and also dragons are cool)

Kasane Teto = Human/Demon Hybrid (hence, "Chimera")

Kurobousuku = Werewolf (his name is literally "black wolf")

Namine Ritsu = Witch (another one based on vibes; also it would be funny for one of the few male witches in the story to also be a crossdresser)

Scott-129 = Alien (sort of canon)

Sekka Yufu = Yuki-onna (she's speculated already to be a "snow spirit" and a Yuki-onna seemed to be the most fitting choice for her)

Yuutsukoe Karasu (Kellyn Werner) = Tengu (sort of canon)

I want to do something with this idea, and I have some plot bunnies floating around in my head, but I'm not certain if I'll get around to it.

[sekaiichi-happy]

Hello!

Qhat are your fav Hello Project songs? As many as you want to list + I don't mind obscure ones or ones from not main groups (a lot of my favs were from shuffle unit projects lol)

Oooh that's a fun & challenging question! I have a lot of favorites, so I added the list after the 'read more'. Making this list made me wish they'd just put the H!P songs on Spotify already ; . ;

I also loved the shuffle units! Especially a lot they did around the time of 2009, those were so much fun <3

(I bolded my ultimate favorites :P)

Morning Musume

Mr. Moonlight ~Ai no Big Band~

Wagamama

Suki na Senpai

Kimagure Princess

Onna to Otoko no Lullaby Game

Waratte! You

A Memory of Summer '98

Souda! We're Alive

Shabondama

Kono Chikyuu no Heiwa wo Honki de Negatterun dayo!

Wagamam Ki no Mama Ai no Joke

Tatoeba

21seiki

Songs

Berryz Koubou

Maji Natsu Sugiru

Semi

Sakura -> Nyuugakushiki

Grand Demo Rouka Demo Medatsu Kimi

Otakebi Boy Wao!

Icchoume Rock!

Maji Bomber!!

Himitsu no U.ta.hi.me

Seishun Bus Guide

Cha Cha Sing

C-ute

Bokura no Kagayaki

Akogare My Star

Forever Love

Dance de Bakoon!

Chou Wonderful!

Wasuretakunai Natsu

The Treasure Box

Attakai Ude de Tsutsunde

Sekaiichi Happy na Onna no KO

Kiss me Aishiteru

Buono!

Honto no Jibun

Last Forever

Ice Mermaid

Rock no Kamisama

Rottara Rottara

Goal

Urahara

Warp!

Nakimushi Shounen

Kiss! Kiss! Kiss!

My Alright Sky

Take it easy!

S/mileage

Ama no Jaku

Suki-chan

Shortcut

Yumemiru 15sai

Misc.

Tenkiyohou ga Atattara - Erina Mano

Sekai wa Summer Party - Erina Mano

Carina Notte - Karin Miyamoto

Reserve - Karin Miyamoto

Usagi Tocome - Karin Miyamoto

Momoiro Kataomoi - Aya Matsuura

Romantic Ukare Mode - Miki Fujimoto

For you... - Linlin

Kiiroi Osora de Boom Boom Boom - Kiiro 5

Koisuru Angel Heart - V-u-den

Robo Kiss - W

Oujisama to Yuki no Yoru - Tanpopo

Gatamekira - T&C Bomber

Uchuu de La Ta Ta - T&C Bomber

Onegai Miwaku no Target - Melon Kinenbi

(C/C) Cinderella Complex - High-King

Yume to Genjitsu - Aa!

Yes-Yes-Yes - Aa!

Ai Ai Gasa - Juice=Juice

Ijiwaru Shinaide Dakishimete yo - Juice=Juice

Isogaba Maware - Kobushi Factory

Shunrenka - Tsubaki Factory

Forget-Me-Not ~Watashi wo Wasurenai de~ - Lilium Musical

Shoujo Junketsu - Lilium Musical

+ Bonus (might not exactly be H!P, but it counts to me)

Dare ni mo Naisho - Bitter & Sweet

Kikkake wa You! - Yuu Kikkawa

Konna Atashi de Yokattara - Yuu Kikkawa

Top Secret - Hangry & Angry

Wall Flower - Hangry & Angry

Angelia - Hangry & Angry

[peepaperfect]

the new model of Yuu Machiko for 2019.

i wanted her to be slim compared to most of my ocs, and was tired of her not baring a resemblance to traditional Yuki-onna.

i think she looks splendid, don't you?

lore: Yuu Machiko is a hazardous conditions navigator for Big Green. If she's at the base, it is safe to assume that conditions within the snow-blanketed lands of Hidden Kingdom are perfectly safe to navigate without the assistance of someone more experienced.

[adrianasunderworld]

Does anyone doubt that yuu as "beast tamer" has a natural aura that makes any dangerous monster docile? Cerberus, Henry 1.0 and Lotan are examples, but I would laugh a lot if in every overblot arc there was a mythical/magical/spiritual creature helping Yuu fight the blot lol. Heartslabyul: Banshee, Savanaclaw: Nemean Lion, Octavinelle: Kraken, Scarabia: Djinn (or a genie who befriended Yuu), Pomefiore: Yuki Onna, Ignihyde: dullahan or black dog (are seen as an omen of death).

It's definitely and ability Yuu has always had. From animals when they were little always taking a liking to them. To the brothers monsterous pets listening to them. Either its a magical gift that they developed. Either by being a child of one of the brother or simply existing in the Devildom all their life. Or, if they're related to Mc, it's some inherit trait of Liliths bloodline to bring unruly things at ease. Either way, Yuu has never met a monster that did not like them.

Everyone is always shocked when Yuu manages to summon some new creature to do their bidding.

"Where the hell did you even find that!?"

"I don't know. It followed me in the woods. I gave it half my sandwich. We're cool now."

[reyphorian-art]

I haven't drawn Yuu in well over a year whoops

[shacklesburst]

Tag game:)

tagged by @ichigokeks 💖

Did you go to college/university (if yes, what major)?

for far too long, with a stint in law school and finally a degree in computer science with a statistics minor

Do you believe in aliens?

I change my mind on fermi paradox explanations every few weeks, so it depends

Deserted island - 3 items you’ll bring (that’s not in a survival kit)?

a really comfortable big blanket, a printout of worm, some tape (you can never have enough tape, even in a survival kit)

When did you first start reading Yagate kimi ni naru? Who is the character, that you’d want to be real the most?

16th of April, 2017. best girl sayaka obviously!

Where is your dream home?

northern norway, canadian wilderness or in the hokkaido countryside.

Preferred way of getting around town?

walking, public transport

Favorite…

- Type of animal?

CATS

- Holiday destination?

city or countryside, not the beach

- Way to spend a Friday/Saturday night?

reading

- Item of clothing?

leafs jersey

- Alcoholic drink?

mead

- Mythical creature?

wolpertinger and yuki onna

- Superhero?

Taylor!!

I tag: @princesscakii, @koito-yuu

[englishvisualnovels]

Denpasoft Opens Pre-Orders for The Ditzy Demons are in Love With Me

Note: This post contains links that lead to NSFW content.

Pre-orders for the 18+ version of The Ditzy Demons are in Love With Me are now open via Denpasoft for a 19% off discount.

The Ditzy Demons are in Love With Me will be available on Denpasoft and Steam on October 26th. The all-ages version of the game will be available via Steam.

Relevant Links:

Where to Buy (Digital): Denpasoft (18+ ver.)

Steam Page

Features, via Sekai Project:

Five beautiful heroines to romance

CG Gallery unlocked upon completion

Music gallery to listen to your favorite in game tracks

Stand gallery to make customs scenes with the characters

Partially animated sprites

Beautiful art by the talented artist Sayori (Nekopara series)

Scenario by Kou Kikuzuki, Hiro Kobayashi, and Yukihito

Subroutes for Reika Kiritani, Aifa Ryuusenji, and Rin Shibasaki

Synopsis:

Ren’s virginity is in danger! His childhood friend Riria was frantically trying to take off his clothes and begging to touch him. The truth is that she’s actually a succubus and was embarrassed not having any sexual experience at her age.

He was suddenly pushed into the school’s special dormitory. It was a girls’ dormitory full of useless demons: Yuu, the yuki-onna who was extremely sensitive to the cold; Arle, the mummy girl who is uncomfortable with tightness and loves the feeling of freedom; Emiri, the hopeless angel who has no sense of modesty and who is also his step sister; and, Miyabi, the witch who passionately develops a love drug to bring happiness to the world. The dormitory was built to rehabilitate them and since he was mistakenly moved there, he was assigned as an assistant to watch over them. His happy and troublesome days as a teacher for these cute but incompetent demons has begun.

[leenaevilin]

[Pics] ドラマ & 舞台 妖怪! 百鬼夜高等学校 (drama & butai yokai! hyakkiya koutougakkou)

guest cast visuals update (part2) under the cut^^

Cast:

Onozuka Hayato as Tengu (天狗)

Kitamura Ryou as Kappa (河童)

Sana Hiroki as Abura-sumashi (油すまし)

Matsumura Ryuunosuke as Yuki-onna (雪女)

Oohira Shunya as Bakeneko (化け猫)

Kitagawa Naoya as Karakasa-obake (から傘おばけ)

Murai Ryouta as Tanaka Kazuo (田中一男)

Satou Hisanori as Youko (妖狐)

Kaminaga Keisuke as Nue (鵺)

Imagawa Aoi as Kuwazu Nyoubou (食わず女房)

Akira as Soroban Bouzu (算盤坊主)

Tomimori Justin as Nurikabe (塗り壁)

Kominami Kouji as Kanibouzu (蟹坊主)

Imari Yuu as Sunakake Babaa (砂かけ婆)

Toyomoto Akinaga as Rokurokubi (ろく��首)

Kugasawa Tooru as Akaoni (赤鬼)

Yagi Masayasu as Kamaitachi (かまいたち)

Aoki Soramu as Kamaitachi (かまいたち)

Osamura Kouki as Kamaitachi (かまいたち)

Takeda Kouhei as Umibouzu (海坊主)

Fujita Tomu as Akaname (垢舐め)

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[sanityrequiem]

How well known were each of the FoD/DioS characters among the public before their kidnapping?

FoD: (haha, I’m not spoiling what people think about some of these peeps just suddenly being erased from history)

Akita Yamazaki–Somewhat. In the public, however, she was more well known for her blog. Her name, other than that, was most commonly heard of in Japanese gangs and businesses circles. Also, along with Takayuki, was popular for those loyal to the Committee due to them being one of the more popular teams out of all the work they did.

Takayuki Anno–For those who kept up with crime, Takayuki’s name is everywhere, especially right before the Killing Game. People outside that circle would only know his name offhandedly and be like ‘oh yeah, I think I heard of that guy that one time.’

Naoko Kawabata–Once again another member more well known in certain circles. Mostly known for her thesis papers around such topics as abuse, which is how Takayuki heard of her before the story began. She was more popular when she was younger though, around the age of twelve, leading to her Ultimate title.

Kyoto Kamui–I think most of these people are going to be more well known in their certain circles. Kyoto is actually quite popular with people that pay close attention to contests, gaining a cult following of sorts. He actually has no idea this group of people exists.

Hotaru Amemori–Hotaru is not that well known since nobody gives a shit about dart throwing other than the Committee. She’s actually more popular for being an Amemori and being related to her family than anything else.

Shinichi Fujimoto–Along people who are deeply invested with books, Shinichi’s name is very well known. He actually might be one of the most popular with older adults since he finished translating Gilgamesh and other older works. However, Shinichi is not popular with teenagers.

Mitsuru Banda–Mitsuru’s name is all over the place in the news, especially because her gang has close ties to the Committee. She is known to be quite dangerous and one of the most powerful people not high up in the Committee in Japan. 

Takara Miyagi–One of the least well-known students. He might find secrets everywhere but he doesn’t really like to be in the spotlight. Whenever he does something of note, Takara uses an alias. The spotlight is just something Takara doesn’t want, and he only joined Hope’s Peak to help his family.

“Mirabilis Folium”–Actually very well known. People know her as multiple different names, but the most popular is Rosalina Folium. Of course, even with her mild popularity, nobody knows she’s an Irving.

Hayato Akimoto–Also has his name pop up a lot in the business world. Hayato is known to be quite the salesman and many people want him to join their companies. And he’s popular in the underground because of his ties with Cassius’s smuggling ring.

Kira Iwata–Slightly popular for those with an interest in jewelry. This is mostly because Kazuhiko did an article about her. Like Takara, she’s one of less well-known students, and she wants it to stay that way. Kira is not the type of person to seek out fame.

Cassius Jacobson–Very popular back in England (considering England is much, much smaller in this future because bombs…he’s still well known I guess). His family is trusted with making the crowns for future royalty, even though they’re figureheads now. Being the sole heir of the Jacobson name, a lot of faith is put in him. Too bad he runs a smuggling ring. Oops.

 Ayano “Nishiki”–Believe it or not, Ayano is well known with the populace. Helps that her boyfriend is Kazuhiko Hiraoka. She is a famous hacker and known badass. The Committee likes bragging about how they got her. Ayano also is in the most powerful couple the Committee has in Japan.

Kazuhiko Hiraoka–He’s a journalist. Kazuhiko is known by many people for putting out good articles. The dude’s popular. 

Tsukiko Oda–Although her band is more popular than Tsukiko, fans know her name. She runs the most popular fringe band in the world so a lot of people will at least recognize her name. 

Akemi Nakatani–In the chess playing community, Akemi is an all-star player. He is out known that well aside from that. Nothing really much to add on here other than Akemi would actually want to be popular.

Miyuki Kobyashi–She’s a famous urban legend, but not a lot of people believe she’s a real person. Although the people that she helps certainly do have faith in the onna-bugeisha and insist that she’s real. Miyuki would much rather stay in the shadows though.

“Satoshi Nakajima”–Nope. Only in the deep underground will you hear the name Satoshi Nakajima. Considering the Committee is everywhere, they find Satoshi this way. 

Namita Nakahashi–Another well-known student with the general populace. She holds parties with celebrities so her name is bound to get out there. Her parties get a lot of coverage in the news and many people want to go to them for real one day, even though only the elite of the elite truly can.

Yasu Matsuhita–Another Ultimate that is not well-known. They’re only known by people that go to their father’s shop. A person that works for the Committee just accidentally found out about Yasu’s talent one day. That’s right, Yasu was only found because of luck.

Minato Ueda–They’re literally only known by their friends and the Committee. But, because Akita had to keep saving their ass, they got very well known in the Committee. The Committee was, like, hey, this person is good at ‘traveling,’ let’s make them the Ultimate Traveler! 

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DiOS:

Shiro Amari–To those who keep attention to the music world, Shiro’s name pops up a lot. He is quite popular with those who care about classical music. Helps that Kazuhiko loves writing about his concerts, boosting his popularity. 

Mei Yamazaki–Mei is an idol of sorts in the gaming world. She’s very, very loved in her niche. Some people even worship the very earth that she stands on. Outside of that, however, she’s really only known because of her ties to Akita.

Ayamu Tachibana–He literally works graveyard shifts really well. Ayamu’s ain’t gonna be the most popular guy in the world. :P Of course, people that actually known the guy adore him, especially employers. Because em graveyard shifts.

Asuka Takano–Once again, well known in the community that likes sports. She’s known to be super chill with her fans so that also helps with her popularity. Though, surprisingly, Asuka is another student they got because they happened to be at the right place at the right time.

Jun Fumimoto–Because the general public doesn’t exactly care about stage managers that much, Jun is another one found within a niche. In the niche of people that really, really care about theatre, Jun is like a godsend. He’s a lot like Mei with the fact that people worship the very ground they stand on.

Etsuko Abe–Oh dear lord. This girl is certainly a…controversial person in the psychology field. And, because of that, a lot of people in that field both love and hate the name Etsuko Abe. It also helps that she also created a new type of therapy and wrote lots and lots of papers. Say what you want about Etsuko, but she’s passionate about her work. Really passionate.

Ryoichi Homura–He’s a demonologist, most people don’t even know those exist. He’s…um…something. I love my horrible demon son (and now people are scared about Ryoichi).

Emilynn McKay–She’s a MCKAY. End of story. Emilynn is known everywhere, especially because she won’t stop almost dying and then making horrible meme jokes.

Saitou Katatake–Well, I’m not gonna spoil the introduction of this character because it’s funny as Hell but I’ll talk about non-spoilers. Saitou is known for his dueling around the world, and he’s actually one of the more popular students in the cast. 

Ichiko Miyashita–Another Ultimate that was picked up because of being in the right place at the right time. Ichiko is literally known nowhere because, like Takara, she either uses an alias or is an anon (they have infected the cast). She also doesn’t like the spotlight that much either.

Himura Sachihiro–Another obsure Ultimate. Like Takara and Ichiko, he likes using an alias. He only uses his real name whenever he wants to (yes, Shiro knows he is, and his real name). In the music world, he is only slightly known, but those who know him know him quite well.

Sachiko Isobe–In her village, Sachiko is very, very popular. But, since mikos don’t really get popular now in cities, Sachiko is only popular in her home village.

Kitsu Natsuki–He’s like the Flo from Progressive of this world. XD Okay, not really, but he’s famous because he’s everywhere in commercials. Kitsu is an actor, so, of course, he’s famous.

Natsuki Sumeragi–Slightly less popular than Kitsu because she focuses on a niche. She’s a voice actor, so, for characters she voices, Natsuki is well known. You betcha Emilynn and Mei are secretly fangirling whenever they’re in the same room with her.

Osamu Imai–He’s literally a personal assistant. Osamu isn’t known at all outside of his employers and people thinking about whether or not to hire him. He works with the Committee a lot so that’s how they known about him.

Mizore Kurushima–Only well known inside the Committee. She’s just a mathematician that’s really, really good at her job. 

Yuu and Yuki Akimoto–Known as the freaks of the Sakura Circus. They’re known by locals and people who visit the circus for their musical skills. 

[wishedminatowasreal]

Updated Manga Reads

I havent made an updated Manga read since I first started my tumblr so I thought I might as well update it to how much Ive read since then which is quite a bit. 

Im gonna leave a (*) next to the ones I have really loved. Also, if you want a opinion or summary of one of the manga feel free to message me about it.

Manga I have read:

Ao Haru Ride *

Shinobi Life

Ookami-heika no Hanayome * 

Dengeki Daisy ** (super cute and funny)

Ookami Shoujo to Kuro Ouji *

Koyoi, Kimi To Kiss No Chigiri O *

Kamisama Hajimemashita ** (fave)

Koiiro Devil * (smut)

Tenchi Shinmei! * (smut)

Youko x Boku SS *

Stardust Wink

Barajou No Kiss *

L-dk *

Naruto * (fave)

Fairy Tail ** (fave)

Nanoka no Kare *

Hapi Mari *** (i have read this manga like 4 times already)

Black Bird ** (fave)

Hirunaka No Ryuusei *

Kaichou Wa Maid-sama ** (fave)

Fullmetal Alchemist *** (fave)

Chou yo Hana yo * (smut)

Orange ** (fave) also made me cry this first time I read it

Mitsu Aji Blood ** (love the artwork)

Kyou, Koi Wo Hajumemasu (smut)

Honey X Honey Drops * (smut)

Fruit Baskets *

Strobe Edge

Beast Master

Kimi Ga Inakya Dame Tte Itte

Ookamidomo no Shitsukekata *

Hime to Knight to, Tonari no Watashi *

Koi, Hirari

Last Notes *

Yoru Cafe **

Tsuiteru Kanojo (enjouji Maki) ** (love)

Zettai Heiwa Daisakusen 

Soryanaize Darling *

Kore Ga Koi To Iunaraba *

Hana o Meshimase *

Lovenista *

Sexy Guardian 

Wolfull Moon *

Tonari No Shugoshin *

Honey Buddy *

Anata ni Hana o Sasagemashou *

Hanayomesama wa 16-sai 

Hatsukoi Canvas *

Private Prince * (fave)

Kami-sama No Iutoori (moegi Yuu) *

Taro-kun Wa Kou Miete Igai Xxx Desu

Ochite Chika Chika

Hakuji *

Tonari no Yuki Onna-chan

Daisuki No Yukue 

Banken Hero

Kira Kira Namida - Koishiteta, Aishiteta *

Usotsuki Engage

Otoko No Ko Ni Toriko

Katekyo! * (yaoi)

Rensou No Aria 

Lovers in Conflict (smut)

1/3 No Kareshi *

Hadashi De Bara Wo Fume *

After School Wedding *

Iinchou no Himegoto

Kimi to Koi no Tochuu

Boku kara Kimi ga Kienai

Sekai wa Bokura no Tameni! *

Dear Brother! *

Koi wa Tsuzuku yo Dokomade mo **

Otome Youkai Zakuro ** 

Koi Uma * (smut)

Scattered Courtesan * (smut)

Kyouai Catastrophe 

Dorothy wa Gokigen Naname? * 

Kimi Ni Koishitei Desu Ka *

Sensei Kunshu *

Charai Hayama ni Kyun to Kita

Totsuzen Desu ga, Ashita Kekkon Shimasu *

S Suto na Fujiwara-kun *

Watashitachi ni wa Kabe ga Aru *

Chocolate Girl *

Special Order *

Tokimeichatte Gomen ne? *

Majo wa Nido Aegu *

Seirou Opera **

Kindan no Koi de Ikou *

Koi to Kemono to Seitokai **

QQ Sweeper **

Douseu Mou Nigerarenai *

Kawaii Hito (saitou Ken) *

S Love *

Coffee & Vanilla ** 

Geten no Hana *

Suki ni naranai yo, Senpai! 

Jigoku No Enra *

Niehime to Kemono no Ou **

Toshishita no Otokonoko (HIRO Chihiro) **

Sp X Baby **

Nisekon Danna Koyou Keikaku 

Love So Life 

Short Cake Cake

Rinjin Wa Chou

Mahou Tsukai no Yome *

Horimiya *** (love)

Aquarion EVOL 

Shinobi Shijuusou **

Ichirei Shite, Kiss **

Strange Dragon **

Asami-sensei no Himitsu **

Kanna to Decchi **

Koi Toka, Kiss Toka, Karada Toka **

Sekirara Ni Kiss *

Boku ni Hana no Melancholy **

Ookami Ni Kuchizuke **

Stella to Mille Feuille *

Ao No Exorcist **

Kamisama Gakuen @ Armeria **

Mizutama Honey Boy 

Watashi no Ookami-kun **

Takane to Hana ** (cute and funny)

Akatsuki no Yona **

Yukarism **

Ougon No Ringo *

The Bride of the Water God **

Pureblood Boyfriend **

Ousama To Fushigi No Shiro **

“aishiteru”, Uso Dakedo **

Momochi-san Chi No Ayakashi Ouji **

Kyou No Kira-kun **

Akaiito (MIYASAKA Kaho) **

Kuchibiru ni Kimi no iro *

Barairo no Yakusoku *

Bleach ** 

Kimi Ni Todoke **

Taiyou No Ie **

Ten Count *

Tsubaki-chou Lonely Planet **

Noragami **

Hana Wa Sakura Yori Mo Hana No Gotoku *

Namaikizakari **

Otome Holic *

Haru Matsu Bokura **

Ayakashi Koi Emaki **

Say I love you **

Hibi Chouchou

I have read over a 100+ manga and this isnt even all of them. Some were poor reads which is why I didnt include them but here is my updated manga reads. 

[the-wip-graveyard]

Mizuki Tsukomi

Name: MIZUKI TSUKOMI

Name Meaning: Beauty of the Moon/ child of the sea haven

First name can also be written with the characters_ mizu( congratulations) or as (water) and ki (hope). Mizuki can also be written in reference to the flowering dogwood tree, and when working In the tea house all the women were assigned floral working names, this was hers.

Last name (tsukomi) tsu means harbor/port/haven: ko for child and mi is for sea. Tsukomi is similar to the Japanese word Tsukkomi which is a part of the comedy trope known as Boke & Tsukkomi, which translates to Funny man & Straight man. 

Mizuki has been teased that she's "Just a straight man" and she should lighten up when they read her name.

Age: 27 D.O.B. 06/16 Ht. 6'1" Sign(s): Gemini/ Metal Horse Blood type: 0-

Chakra Type(s):  Water [Suiton]/ Wind [Fuiton] Blood line limit: Kekkai Genkai -Hyouton (Ice Release)

Affiliation(s): OMKIRI

Family Status: Mother: Natsumi Tsukomi unknown Father: Arata Yuki deceased Siblings: None known

Stats: 

Strength-9 Constitution-13 Agility-13 Stamina-8 Dexterity-16 

Intelligence-13 Wisdom-11 Charisma-11 Comeliness-16

Positive Personality Traits: Flexible, enthusiastic, soft spoken, versitile, lively, intellectual, witty, generous, helpful, humorous

Negative Personality Traits: Easily bored, anxious, naïve, self sacrificing, not detail oriented, lacks consistency, lack of direction.

Back story

Mizuki is originally from Kirigakure (the villiage hidden in the mist), Her parents both ninja. (her father a medic  and her mother a special jonin).  When she was very young, she and her father fled the village due to her father having a known kekkai genki during the time of the purging in the mist village and due to fear she's be taken out as well though at the time it was not known if she had inherited the kekkai genkai. He was marked as a rouge/missing nin and was perused by trackers. Very little is known about her mother by Mizuki as her father states she died soon after Mizuki was born. All she has of her is a photo.  The two traveled far, trying to escape the tracking nin. Along the way, her father taught her a vast amount of ninjutsu and techniques ranging from projectile usage ( she favors senbon), medical knowledge. It came to light that she also possessed the bloodline limit Hyoton( ice release) with her water and wind chakras, to which her father spent time teaching her to activate it, as well as use it to their advantage.

Mizuki was too young to ever receive nin training at the academy, so her father was her only teacher. Though she learned lots of techniques, she  is not well practiced at controlling her chakra for long periods of time, much like her stamina. If she looses focus or has to hold a technique for a long period, the jutsu will break midway through, which is quite troublesome.

She learned to survive off of petty theft from villages they'd pass through, or using her justus as survival tools. Unfortunately, one day, the tracking nin caught up with her father and disposed of him, leaving only his headband and a few personal articles behind at the campsite they had created outside of a town. Mizuki, was spared for two reasons. 1) she was not noted to have a kekkai genkai at the time, and 2) Her father led them to believe he was traveling alone, as she was carrying her supplies with her in the village at the time. Mizuki was filled with grief but ultimately carried on, and occasionally moved as her supplies and theft opportunities dwindled. She actually became associated with the myth of the Yuki Onna in many villages, as she would  often practice her ice release and other ninjutsu outside non ninja villages, and they feared it was a yokai woman. 

Eventually Mizuki's thievery caught up with her, as she attempted to steal from a traveler, who happened to be an Omkiri agent, Omkiri being a very organized and covert group of thieves and spies who make their living taking and selling black market goods and information. This agent saw much promise in her. Decided to take her in, clean her up and make her work for Omkiri in exchange for better accommodations as well as knowing where her next meal was coming from.  Mizuki was sent to work in an Omkiri run "tea-house"  at first as a kamuro and then as a shinzo to an orian named Reika Chouko.  Ultimately, she became a Banto Shinzo, which literally translates to Head Clerk. More or less a personal secretary/ manager/advisor to the courtesans of the tea house. Though as an omkiri operative, she still received tasks outside the tea house, to obtain objects or information.

In the agency, she hadn't made many friends, as one would expect with a band of thieves. Though she did become close with a few of the women and girls in the tea house and one operative known as Yuu Inouye. 

Personality: Mizuki is known to be a bit of an over spender, after all she's gone through. She should avoid dealing with her own money as she will often spend it on frivolous things or on excess. She can find it hard to be practical with it, and she would love to live a life of luxury and ease. She laughingly associated with the phrase " 50 yen in my pocket, and I spent 100". She becomes depressed when dealing with ugly things, such as ruined snowfall, or more important things such as seeing people being treated badly. Though she is not overtly powerful, her strength can rival a male's and she's had to throw her weight around in certain situations. This is not without risk however, though Mizuki has an above average constitution. She can take a hit or sustained hits for a while and come out doing well if not a little bruised. She's also become tolerant to several toxic plants due to ingesting them when on her own with her father.  She hates to displease others, especially loved ones, and she can often be over sensitive or over react in situations. Difficulties or other situations need to be handled delicately. She needs reassurance that she hasn't offended frequently.  She's very intelligent, and successful in business and trade, She's a very emotion filled person, though she often tries to bottle them up. She falls in and out of love quickly, though her heart's been broken rather easily.

Though not formally educated, she has a comprehensive medical and plant knowledge thanks to her father, she loves to read especially about the arts and science. She despises rushing, and would rather do things one at a time and carefully.

Her urge to be self expressive ( whether through words or the arts)  and being a responsible individual, can lead to her being impulsive, argumenitive and extravagant.  She appreciates all forms of the arts, especially  floral arrangement ( including the language of flowers), ��Calligraphy, Drawing, as well as music ( she was taught to play the shakuhachi flute when she entered the tea house as well as her other loves as the arts, to make  the courtesans more than simple prostitutes, but more so entertainers).  She enjoys laughter and fun filled activities, and id often known to turn things into a game, though she can often come across as quiet or straight laced.  She has an optimistic view on life, and is usually easily able to express her thoughts and ideas. She can be quite friendly and generous and she tries to come off as likeable, even though she often would like nothing more to shut out the world and relax on her own.  She must be careful in cases where she is teaching others or knows a lot on a particular subject, as she can become quite boastful or she'll dominate a situation. She prefers eating heavier, more satisfying foods, though she doesn't eat much in a sitting, she does eat frequently. .  She is a mix of optimist and realist, however one phrase uttered around her frequently irritates her. " There is no honor among thieves" She truly believes differently

Ninja info

Mizuki has not received a traditional ninja education, though she is able to use  simple medical jutsu,  low level ninjutsu, her kekkai genkai Hyouton(ice release), and several attacks with her water and wind chakras, though if she must use her chakra long term or for something intricate, she has issues maintaining it.  It becomes worse if she is focused on more than one task, or if she is moving etc at the time. She is however very skilled with her hands, and has a high level in dexterity that aids in her shakuhachi playing, as well as performing medical tasks, using her ninja tools or even during her flower arrangements as flowers can be quite delicate. She favors senbon as her weapon of choice, due to their small and easy to hide nature, she has several concealed on her at all times, including up her arm covers, in her ankles of her shoes, on her hips and in her clothing under her chest.   Though they do not inherently cause much damage,  she can use them to immobilize  her target or to get poisons or venom under their skin, into the blood stream. Her aim is almost always on the mark.  The ice release can use much of her chakra depending on the size she creates, but she can also manipulate existing water or snow/ice to cut down on her fatigue.  

She favors many water style attacks, but she will also use her wind chakra to sharpen her senbon or even her hands to the point she can cut through tree limbs easily.   She would prefer to avoid confrontation, and will often use mist or a snow storm to escape in times of conflict, and using the senbon to immobilize the target until she can escape. If she can not do so, she tends to turn an attackers power against them instead of trying to over power them on her own.  

Her most common  ice attacks are : Higu no Jutsu ( ice tool technique)* , Hyourou no jutsu (ice prison technique) 

Hyouton: Tsubame Fubuki (ice release: snow storm swallows*) Tsumetai Ten- Icy Sky , Samuke-chill, Hiken- Ice Blade(*USED THE MOST OFTEN)

Her most common  Water attacks are:  Mizu no Waruasobi- trick of water,  Mizu kagami no jutsu- water mirror technique*, Uo Tsuba- fish spit*,  Mizu no yaiba- water sword, Mizu Bunshin no jutsu- water clone technique, Isonagi no jutsu- beach crab

Mizu tate no jutsu- water shield technique, suimenka no kisoku- breathing underwater technique, Mizu peretto- water pellet

Suiton:Hachi Shokushu (water release 8 tentacles), Suiton: kirigakure no jutsu- (water release, hidden mist technique)*

Mizuame Nabara (starch syrup capture field)* Suiton Shokushu Rendan kyouran( water release tentacle barage fury)*

(*USED THE MOST OFTEN)

Her most common Wind attacks are: Kaze Fuuchuufuyuu (wind levitation), Boufuu Kyouzuu no jutsu (Gale surge), 

Hanpatsu kaze no jutsu(Retrieving wind technique)*, Bouseki tate no kaze (spinning shield of winds), kaze bunshin (wind clone)*,  Suiyaku kaze ( propelling winds), Fuuton: Sairanto Suteppu (wind release silent step)* (*USED THE MOST OFTEN)

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Three-Episode Test: Ink's Winter 2017

Welcome (back) to the Three Episode Test, where contributors give you the low-down on what they're watching from the current simulcast season and why.

Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid

Streaming on Crunchyroll In what turns out to be the ultimate consequence of beer (sake) goggles, office worker Kobayashi wakes up one morning and forgets a kindness she paid to a dragon in distress the previous night while stumbling through the woods. That creature, named Tohru, then shows up at Kobayashi’s door as she opens it to go to work, morphs into a cute maid (complete with horns and a tail), and moves in with Kobayashi. Hijinks ensue.

The whole “human saves creature, then creature returns to repay human in money/love” theme is a common one in Japanese folklore, but this series carries a way sillier tone than most of those folktales straight off the bat. Also, I’ve evidently got a thing for female drinkers in their thirties who work soul-draining jobs and have spherical heads. What can I say?

My interest in Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid lies much more with the defeated malaise with which Kobayashi both walks through her daily life and confronts the reality of supernatural beings than any aspects of her newfound servant or her flying, tail-swinging friends (who also adopt the moé maid form factor as their default domestic countenance). However, I do love some of the choices made in-series regarding the art – specifically colors, framing, postures, and scale. (No pun intended, ‘cause, you know…dragons). This is my surprise long-form comedy of the season.

Fuuka

Streaming on Crunchyroll A sequel of sorts to Suzuka in that it focuses on the daughter of that title’s protagonist, Fuuka features the titular girl, an aimless high school student who loves music, and a boy (Yuu) who comes to be quite stricken by with her. Fuuka suddenly obsesses over starting a band after meeting the well-intentioned but hapless Yuu, who seems fated to accidentally stare at Fuuka’s panties. But those aren’t the only panties peeking out at Yuu; his sisters can never seem to find anything to wear (literally), and a long-separated childhood friend-turned-pop idol just so happens to suddenly give him a call, a visit, and a romantic conflict.

The first three minutes, let alone those that follow throughout the first three episodes, show exactly what this series is going to be. Even though I’m a sucker for a love triangle drama, overly detailed fanservice and the abundance of it (evidently a trademark of Kouji Seo, the original work’s manga-ka), literally shoved in viewers’ faces via a camera with zero sense of personal space and a leerer’s eye for a lens, severely detracts from what could be the series’ saving graces: Fuuka’s independence and flirty forthrightness; a slightly less-than-usual milquetoast male protagonist; and earnestly inspiring moments of clarity/awe. Other than the cliffhanger confrontation at the end of Episode 3, there’s far too little to entice me to watch this weekly or continue at all.

Interviews with Monster Girls

Streaming on Crunchyroll As a biology teacher, Tetsuo Takahashi takes a particular interest in the demi-humans – a vampire, a snow girl (yuki onna), a headless girl (dullahan), and a succubus – present at Shibasaki High. Not knowing too much about the daily lives of monster girls, Tetsuo decides to sit down with each and talk with them to gain a greater understanding of both his students and life as creatures not wholly human.

After my gag reflex to Monster Musume, I did not, in any way, ever see myself watching Interviews with Monster Girls (much less genuinely enjoying it). And while this show could easily be titled “Interviews with Mo(nst)é(r) Girls,” the setting, the girls’ ages, and the fact that they’re effectively minorities in a “normal” human school justify their design and demeanor. On top of that, and even though there’s a harem air regarding the male protagonist and the supporting female cast (all the students and even one of the teachers are in love with him to some degree), the series manages to avoid the outright lewd and capture both the humor and reminiscent sweetness inherent in (first) crushes and awkward situations. To that, there’s a great bit of subversion going on regarding the succubus being portrayed as a typical “glasses girl” in an effort to not appeal to a moé-seeking audience, and the detail given to the animation of the dullahan’s eyes, hands, and arms is probably the best thing about the series. All this makes for a good enough excuse to keep watching weekly.

Saga of Tanya the Evil

Streaming on Crunchyroll In 2013, a callous salaryman/axman gets shoved in front of a train by a disgruntled ex-employee, meets (a) god, and is reincarnated as a little girl (Tanya Degurechaff) in a Germany-like state during a WWI-like war wherein mages provide areal support for ground troops. Cursed by the god she meets and refuses to acknowledge as such (calling it “Being X” instead), Tanya is born with great magical potential but can only use it if she says a prayer first. This is the means by which Being X hopes to instill faith into the salaryman’s soul.

Saga of Tanya the Evil (a much better title than the original Youjo Senki in that it is much sillier) is everything my melodramatic teenage self would have loved. And honestly the outright internal resistance to organized religion or the concept of God in general is still something that strikes a chord with me. Older me likes the more subdued commentary, such as the admission from God in Episode 2 that “Administering seven billion people is already beyond my capacity” as delivered through a frozen-in-time salaryman vessel who’s tired and slumped over his own watch. Teenage me really just likes Tanya’s selfishness and wickedness and things that go boom. Also, the series is pretty much drawn to give excuses to make Tanya smile like a demon, and it’s a pretty great reason to watch. Her VA also really brings the character to life.

One Room

Streaming on Crunchyroll During this series comprised of less-than-four-minute, POV-based shorts, you're behind the eyes of a mute, university-aged male who gets a knock on his Tokyo apartment door one day. The person knocking turns out to be Hanasaka Yui, a young girl who has just moved into the adjacent apartment. The first, second, and third episodes are, respectively, dedicated to her introduction, her tutelage and going to a public bath, and her cooking and (more) tutelage – all in one room...your room. (Except the public bath…that takes place in a public bath.)

For the loneliness deterrent/masturbation aid it is meant to be to its target audience, this is a fine example of an anime that never needed to be made. My only real gripe with the show, keeping in mind its intended audience, is that it only mostly holds to first person perspective. That is to say that the camera, the show’s very premise, wanders whenever (and wherever) it feels like it. Each betrayal of the show’s mission statement is mostly to ogle Hanasaka from the rear or side (in cuts too quick to be anything other than third person) or her chest (from her own perspective). As is the case when Hanasaka enters an empty room at the beginning of Episode 2, sometimes the camera isn’t even employed for POV and instead simply serves to establish the setting. And while that example might make the case for the first person perspective to be from the room itself, that is obviously not the case; there are different locales after all, and differences in the height from which you, the viewer, look at this girl range from eyelevel to a god-like areal vantage of disapproval.

Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories 4 (sequel)

Streaming on Crunchyroll Based on the kamishibai aesthetic, Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories specializes in a specific type of scare in each and every season. The first season brings boo scares based on the art style’s uncanny valley effect and laudable storyboarding. The second season focuses on mental distress applied to metaphysical horror. And the highly contested third season, of which Jared and I also talk about at length, brings monster-based horror home in a wonderfully surprising frame story. So what does Season 4 offer so far?

To start, the fourth season of Yamishibai focuses on narration – a typical and prominent aspect of anime against which I usually (and still do) rail. I’ve mixed feelings about it here though. Vocal exposition falls in line with that of the previous seasons, but narration, which lasts the entirety of each tale, at once dilutes the visual execution while imparting inflections, an overall tone, and a pacing that lends to the aural ambience of the story itself. Did I mention that the narrator is a different VA, including a Noh master, in each episode? In another first, Season 4 integrates live action snippets. This simultaneously imparts a jarring otherworldliness and laughable juxtaposition. It’s not the best visual direction, especially given the hitherto held execution of the series, but it’s a strike at something new, and occasionally, even in the first few episodes, it works enough to keep curiosity alive.

Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju: Descending Stories (sequel)

Streaming on Crunchyroll I’m admittedly cheating on this one since a prior review obligation to the first season made me wait to indulge in the second. In short: I’ve yet to see the requisite three episodes to talk about this sequel to my 2016 AOTY. But if you listen to the two-plus hour podcast I did with Jared, there’s obviously no way in hell I’d not watch the second season in its entirety. I’m invested in these characters and want to see where the story takes them and how it takes them there. Think of the possibilities inherent in the title's pun (pun intended)!

originally appeared on Ani-Gamers on January 28, 2017 at 5:00 PM.

By: Ink

[sanityrequiem]

What about a talentswap AU?

I’ve been working on one with a friend of mine. Currently, this is what we have planned...Subject to change.

Akita Yamazaki - Treasure HunterTakayuki Anno - Strategist Naoko Kawabata - JournalistKyoto Kamui - Historian Hotaru Amemori - SaleswomanShinichi Fujimoto - Composer Mitsuru Banda - DuelistTakara Miyagi - Private InvestigatorRosalina Folium - Chess Player Hayato Akimoto - JewelerKira Iwata - Dart ThrowerCassius Jacobson - Commercial ActorAyano Nishiki - Lucky Student Akemi Nakatani - BartenderTsukiko Oda - FloristKazuhiko Hiraoka - Psychologist Miyuki Kobyashi - SukebanSatoshi Nakajima - Traveler Namita Nakahashi - Personal Assistant Yasu Matsushita - MathematicianMinato Ueda - RingleaderShiro Amari - MediatorMei Yamazaki - Miko Ayamu Tachibana - EngineerAsuka Takano - E-Sports GamerJun Fumimoto - Band ManagerEtsuko Abe - DemonologistRyoichi Homura - BrainwasherEmilynn McKay - Voice ActressSaitou Katatake - Child ProdigyIchiko Miyashita - TranslatorHimura Sachihiro - Event PlannerSachiko Isobe - Onna-bugeishaKitsu Natsuki - Volleyball PlayerNatsuki Sumeragi - Duet Osamu Imai - Graveyard Shift WorkerMizore Kurushima - HackerYuu Akimoto - Stage ManagerYuki Akimoto - Violinist