#yuzuki shiraishi

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Yuzuki!!

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Watching K-On! and wondering if Jukki Hanada was inspired by it in any way 'cause these character types are unsettingly similar to me.

Maybe it gets less blatant when Azusa comes around, IDK.

[imnobodyuknow]

"Up first, we have some GIF files! Wow, check out all the different animation styles!"

"Variety is the spiciness of life, as they say!"

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Yuzuki Shiraishi

[ultraericthered]

Happy Antarctica Day!

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A Place Further Than the Universe (2018)

 ⋄ Episode 11 — Bash the Drum Can

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Introducing Project Sekai: Colorful Stage - Hue Shift

What is Hue Shift?

Hue Shift is a project sekai unit swap AU, created with the following set of guidelines.

Every character must be in a different unit than the one they’re originally from.

Characters originally from the same unit cannot be in the same unit.

Characters can’t be in the same that their sibling was in, ie. no L/N Tsukasa or VBS Ena.

Every unit gets completely new virtual singers, they can be vocaloid, synthv, or utau. (note: I tried to limit myself to voice banks with japanese as one of their base languages)

This blog will contain information about the AU, as well as my thought processes while making it. This AU also contains some of my personal head cannons for characters, so please be mindful and respectful of that!

In addition to this blog, I am working on a series of fics posted on my AO3 account (link). I’ll post updates and announcements regarding those fics on this blog as well!

More info below the cut!

(note: unit names subject to change, naming the units was truly the hardest thing in the word for me)

FOURWARD (Leo/need, rock band)

A group of young musicians brought together by a mutual desire to escape from their personal struggles

Unit leader, bassist: Shinonome Akito

Drummer, lyricist: Asahina Mafuyu

Guitar, technical engineer: Kamishiro Rui

Lead singer, synthesizer: Kiritani Haruka

Virtual singers: Vflower and Ia

Unit overview ~ coming soon

Star! Smile! (MORE MORE JUMP!, idol group)

A blossoming idol group with the goal to share their passions with the world and bring joy to their audience

Unit leader: Hoshino Ichika

Networking expert: Emu Otori

Choreographer: Shiraishi An

Stylist: Akiyama Mizuki

Virtual singers: Yuzuki Yukari and Kizuna Akari

Unit overview ~ coming soon

はい VOLTAGE Pulse (Vivid BAD SQUAD, street performers)

A group formed by the joining of music duos Allegro Pulse and MAXIMUM VOLTAGE, that aim to make it big and prove the themselves as artists

Unit leader, choreographer: Momoi Airi

Composer: Yoisaki Kanade

Choreographer: Tenma Tsukasa

Composer: Hinomori Shiho

Virtual singers: Megpoid GUMI, Kokone, and Utatane Piko

Unit overview ~ coming soon

Phoenix Theatre w/ Company (Wonderlands X Showtime, theatre troupe)

A small theatre company that hopes to inspire others to chase their dreams and also achieve their own

Unit leader, troupe leader: Azusawa Kohane

Director: Hanasato Minori

Set designer, stage manager: Shinonome Ena

Script writer: Mochizuki Honami

Virtual singers: Fukase and Teto

Unit overview ~ coming soon

Polaris, True North (25-ji, Nightcord de., online music group)

An anonymous online music group that have garnered attention for their melancholic, yet hopeful music

Unit leader, lyricist: Ariel aka Kusanagi Nene

Composer: Hoshi aka Tenma Saki

Composer: Yato aka Aoyagi Toya

MV producer: S aka Hinomori Shizuku

Virtual singer: Kafu

Unit overview ~ coming soon

[ultraericthered]

Happy Antarctica Day!

A Place Further than the Universe

[sailorgokaidecade]

All Super Sentai Female Rangers (Main & Sixth):

Peggy Matsuyama (Momorenger)

Karen Mizuki (Heart Queen)

Maria Nagisa (Miss America II)

Akira Momoi (DenziPink)

Miki Momozono (Goggle Pink)

Rei Tachibana (Dyna Pink)

Jun Yabuki (Yellow Four II) & Hikaru Katsuragi (Pink Five)

Sayaka Nagisa (Change Mermaid) & Mai Tsubasa (Change Phoenix)

Sarah (Yellow Flash) & Lou (Pink Flash)

Haruka (Yellow Mask) & Momoko (Pink Mask)

Megumi Misaki (Blue Dolphin)

Haruna Morikawa (Pink Turbo)

Kazumi Hoshikawa (Five Pink) & Remi Hoshikawa (Five Yellow)

Kaori Rokumeikan (White Swan) & Ako Hayasaka (Blue Swallow)

Mei (PteraRanger)

Lin (HououRanger)

Tsuruhime (Ninja White)

Juri Nijo (OhYellow) & Momo Maruo (OhPink)

Natsumi Shinohara (Yellow Racer) & Yoko Yagami (Pink Racer)

Chisato Jogasaki (MegaYellow) & Miku Imamura (MegaPink)

Saya (GingaPink)

Matsuri Tatsumi (GoPink)

Yuri (Time Pink)

Sae Taiga (GaoWhite)

Nanami Nono (Hurricane Blue)

Ranru Itsuki (AbareYellow)

Marika "Jasmine" Reimon (DekaYellow) & Koume "Umeko" Kodo (DekaPink)

Houka Ozu (MagiPink) & Urara Ozu (MagiBlue)

Lilina/"Natsuki Mamiya" (BoukenYellow) & Sakura Nishihori (BoukenPink)

Ran Uzaki (GekiYellow)

Saki Royama (Go-On Yellow) & Miu Suto (Go-On Silver)

Mako Shiraishi (ShinkenPink) & Kotoha Hanaori (ShinkenYellow)

Eri (GoseiPink) & Moune (GoseiYellow)

Luka Millfy (GokaiYellow) & Ahim de Famille (GokaiPink)

Yoko Usami (Yellow Buster)

Amy Yuzuki (KyoryuPink)

Mio Natsume (ToQ 3) & Kagura Izumi (ToQ 5)

Fuuka Igasaki (ShiroNinger) & Kasumi Momochi (MomoNinger)

Sela (ZyuohShark) & Amu (ZyuohTiger)

Hammie (ChameleonGreen) & Raptor283 (WashiPink)

Umika Hayami (LupinYellow) & Tsukasa Myojin (Patren 3)

Asuna (RyusoulPink)

Sena Hayami (KirameiGreen) & Sayo Oharu (KirameiPink)

Magine (ZenkaiMagine)

Haruka Kito (Oni Sister)

Hymeno Ran (KamakiriOhger) & Rita Kaniska (PapillonOhger)

Mira Shifuto (BoomPink)

Luna Iwashimizu (AkibaBlue II) & Yuko Yamada/"Yumeria Moegi" (AkibaYellow)

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Media Analysis: A Place Further Than The Universe (Eps 1-4)

Just from the first four episodes of A Place Further than the Universe, themes of self discovery, ambition, and the pursuit of the extraordinary are slowly shown and developed. Beneath the rather wholesome story of the four protagonists, Mari Tamaki, Shirase Kobuchizawa, Hinata Miyake, and Yuzuki Shiraishi, lies a subtle critique of societal structures, including capitalism.

The opening episodes has Mari struggling with a sense of stagnation in her life, where she feels trapped in the mononymous routine of her high school years, yearning to make the most out of her youth, as described in her diary. However, she always fails to do anything due to her fear of failure. In Haber's Emancipation from Capitalism, Haber describes how capitalism can often halt one's power by prioritizing conformity and discouraging activities that wouldn't present measurable outcomes. Particularly in Japan, there is an emphasis on productivity and linear success, where steering away from the norm isn't common, and often risky. Mari's hesitation in taking action can be tied to Haber's critiques as explained, where there is fear in stepping outside of societal acceptions.

Shirase Kobuchizawa symbolizes resistance to this conformity. Her overall goal of traveling to Antarctica, despite widespread disbelief amongst her peers, is a direct challenge to societal norms, where Haber describes the liberating potential of rejecting capitalism. Her determination to pursue something that would be deemed "unproductive" to others like her expedition to Antarctica undermines a capitalistic narrative of value that is tied to only economic or materialistic outcomes.

Yuzuki Shiraishi's introduction adds another layer to the critique of capitalism. As a child, she was forced to be an actress and idol, never having time for school or friends; her value was tied to her marketability. This and the fact that her mother wanted her to initially go on the Antarctica trip solely for publicity rather than personal growth emphasizes Haber's argument that capitalism transforms every aspect of life into commodities.

Overall, A Place Further than the Universe uses the characters' journey and experiences as a way to discuss niche topics of capitalism, such as societal expectations and commodification that impact individuals globally, showcasing a visual resistance to the persuasive influence of a capitalistic system.

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WEEK NINE LINEUP

I don't even have anything vaguely funny to say here, just - thanks for sticking with it :]

Shine - King of Prism

Tilda van der Meer - Horizon Forbidden West

Hatsune Miku - Vocaloid

Sig - Puyo Puyo

Suction Cup Man - Piemations

Michaela - Evillous Chronicles

Fiona - Flight Rising

Topjoy - Shippu! Iron Leaguer

Ai Mikaze - Uta no Prince Sama

Suzuya Juuzou - Tokyo Ghoul

Mahito - Jujutsu Kaisen

Mono - Little Nightmares 2

Prince Jin - Word of Honor

Danny Phantom/Fenton - Danny Phantom

Bedman - Guilty Gear XRD

An Shiraishi - Project Sekai: Colorful Stage!

Dizzy - Guilty Gear

Kaiji Itō - Kaiji: The Ultimate Survivor

Geumsaegi - Squirrel and Hedgehog

Simon "Ghost" Riley - Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare

Marina - Splatoon 2

Darkgrapeman - Sanrio

Don Quixote - Limbus Company

Neoguri - Clever Raccoon Dog

John "Soap" MacTavish - Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare

Badboyhalo - QSMP/Quackity SMP

Jack Krauser - Resident Evil

Zhang Chengling - Word of Honor

Hershel Layton - Professor Layton

Johnny - Guilty Gear

Gu Xiang - Word of Honor

Kid Cobra - ARMS

Charn - Laws of Attraction

Hikaru Sulu - Star Trek: The Original Series

Dapper - QSMP/Quackity SMP

Ye Bai Yi - Word of Honor

Giygas - Mother

Isaac O’Connor - Paranatural

Anti-Bravoman - Bravoman (2017)

Raqio - Gnosia

Manmaru - Love Live Superstar

Rodney - Animal Crossing

Spot - 7up

Lailaps - Genjitsu No Yohane -Sunshine in the Mirror-

Dominic - Miitopia

Bubsy - Bubsy

Tatsu - Xenoblade Chronicles X

The Empress - A Hat In Time

Luo Binghe - The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System

Pizza - Chicory

Big Challenges - Sanrio

Phog Christoph - Xenoblade Chronicles X

Kashima Yuu - Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun | Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun

Miles & Kevin - Crabgrass

Seo Yuzuki - Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun | Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun

Luigi - Cars

Sebastian Tute - Wii Music

Mulbruk - La-Mulana

Michael Tutori - Wii Music

Issun - Okami

The Akinator - The Akinator

Harrowhark Nonagesimus - The Locked Tomb

Gideon Nav - The Locked Tomb

Nona - The Locked Tomb

Catra - She-Ra

Oliver Queen - Arrow

Jackie - Yellowjackets

Shauna Shipman - Yellowjackets

Putt-Putt - Putt-Putt

Recette - Recettear

Khatha - Midnight Musuem

Jiang Yanli - The Untamed

Crona - Soul Eater

Angel Devil - Chainsaw Man

Hopeful - I Hope So

Nick - Only Friends: The Series

Tormund - Neopets

Pierre Bezukhov - Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812

Stephan Pastis - Pearls Before Swine

Brutus - Pixie and Brutus

Ivypool - Warrior Cats

Ja’far - Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic

Edelgard von Hresvelg - Fire Emblem: Three Houses

Beverly Switzler - Howard the duck

Richard Karinsky - Caroline in the City

Barok van Zieks - The Great Ace Attorney

Eleanor Shellstrop - The Good Place

Zuko - Avatar the last Airbender

Wataru Matoba - from ARGONAVIS

Dave Miller - Dayshift at Freddy's

Jack Kennedy - Dayshift at Freddy's

Evan Hansen - Dear Evan Hansen

Kodya Karevic - Room of Swords

Ema Skye - Ace Attorney

Sasuke - Naruto

Katniss Everdeen - The Hunger Games

Sweary The Swan - Phineas and Ferb

William James Moriarty - Moriarty the Patriot

Sherlock Holmes - Moriarty the Patriot

James Bonde - Moriarty the Patriot

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#sidebar one of the things that makes both apfttu and ngnl work so well is that ishizuka emphasizes banter timing #not just at a faster pace but also with overlaps in speaking #like a more polished version of matsuo kou's approach to pre-recorded dialogue #paired with just as much visual emphasis on reactions and character chemistry becomes much more palpable #whereas yamada has pointed reactions; ishizuka lets them run simultaneously #so ishizuka is comparable to hatakeyama

ermegerd is she a canon soft butch

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A Place Further Than the Universe ep. 1-4

I have never watched this show before, let alone even heard of it before this class. Despite this, I think that this anime, at least from what I have watched so far, seems to be fun! I am not one to usually put on an anime like this (my favorite anime is Banana Fish), so watching A Place Further than the Universe felt refreshing and new. Some things that I found interesting or note-worthy was the use of distance and direction.

Regarding the use of direction in the film, the four main characters of the show (Mari Tamaki, Shirase Kobuchizawa, Hinata Miyake, and Yuzuki Shiraishi), all have the desire to travel south to Antarctica. In Chinese feng shui, the south represents reputation and fame, which are the goals of Yuzuki Shiraishi and Shirase Kobuchizawa. Specifically, Yuzuki Shiraishi is being sent to Antarctica to film and broadcast daily life in the harsh conditions of the continent. Meanwhile, Shirase Kobuchizawa, who intends on finding her mother, also has a motive to prove her doubters wrong. Mari Tamaki and Hinata Miyake, on the other hand, have other motivations for going. Namely, they want to go to essentially have an adventure and to live their life since they are still young. 

Furthermore, the utilization of distance in the show also seemed substantial to me. First of all, each of the characters seemed to live a good distance away from one another, often invoking the use of trains for transportation. This distance emphasizes that meeting new people is spontaneous, and finding new friends and opportunities often means finding the right people at the right place and at the right time. Also, the desire to travel thousands of miles away from their home signified to me that the characters were unsatisfied with their lives whether or not that is physically or mentally, signifying that they want to put distance between themselves and their past/current realities. 

Overall, I can not wait to see what you guys have to say about this anime, as well as what the next four episodes have in store!

[angelacnguyen]

A Place Further Than the Universe

Despite being familiar with anime before attending this class, I was not acquainted with the anime A Place Further Than the Universe. Categorized as a comedy and slice-of-life anime, A Place Further Than the Universe provided a lighthearted perspective on the nature of capitalism and consumerism within Japanese society. Following a group of four high school girls traveling to Antarctica, the film trails the main character, Mari Tamaki, as she befriends Shirase Kobuchizawa in order to indulge in her youth and live life to the fullest. With Shirase searching for her "missing" mother in Antarctica, both girls are eventually joined by Hinata Miyake and Yuzuki Shiraishi along the way.

As a wholesome friendship is fostered between the four girls, they indulge in their youth and embark on journeys together to reach Antarctica. In each episode, the girls slowly discover and discern the world around them as they acquire new experiences in each episode. For instance, the girls travel to Shinjuku City to learn more about the civilian expedition to Antarctica. As the girls explore the bustling city of Shinjuku, their amazement at the bright lights and various attractions surrounding them further emphasizes Japan's reliance on consumerism. As the show progresses, Tamaki comments that everyone will "keep living their lives" (episode 6) and that nothing will change after they return from their expedition. Because Tamaki explicitly states this, the show further reinforces the concept of capitalism being cyclic and somewhat monotonous. Nearing the end of the show, episode twelve features the captain of the expedition stating that the "ideas we latch onto aren't enough to motivate us." Ultimately, the expedition's captain emphasizes that happiness in a capitalistic society is not attained through things we perceive will bring us joy, like materials and consumerism. Instead, happiness is discovered through purpose, fulfillment, and hard work. Demonstrating this principle, Shirase believed that achieving her goal of traveling to Antarctica and finding her mom would bring her joy. However, she explained that she felt somewhat "void," ultimately obtaining fulfillment through her friendships with the other girls. Although I do not usually view slice-of-life anime, A Place Further Than the Universe was a light-hearted, comedic watch overall.

[ultraericthered]

Happy Antarctica Day!

Sora yori mo Tooi Basho | A Place Further than the Universe

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A Place Further Than the Universe

This series is a slice of life that follows the journey of four high school girls who embark on an expedition to Antarctica, each with their own personal motivations and dreams. The 4 girls that embark in this trip have unique reasons to do so, Mari Tamaki dreams of making the most of her youth and doing something extraordinary; Shirase Kobuchizawa is determined to go to Antarctica to find her mother, who disappeared during an expedition; Hinata Miyake seeks adventure and a break from her past; and Yuzuki Shiraishi hopes to form genuine friendships away from her child actress career. This is a series about friendship and teamwork, journey, personal growth, grief and acceptance, adventure, dreams, and so much more.

On a more serious matter, this series touches on real issues like societal expectations and the immense pressure that is put on Japanese youth to fit into a certain mold. Suicide is a real issue for Japanese society, although it is not one of the top 10 highest rates of suicides in a country it's still the leading cause of death in men between the ages of 20-44 and women between the ages of 15-34. We see this in the series through the numerous occasions where Shirase is bullied for having the dream of going to Antarctica.

This series made me reflect on my own life, I was raised in Colombia, and for 18 years I spent my time with friends and family making lifelong connections with these wonderful human beings. But, after many years of being apart and only visiting in December vacations, I miss them a lot and often I think about those wonderful experiences that I had with them. Very similar to the series, I also had many adventures with my friends and many times where we needed to support each other in terrible times. One of my closest friends sadly her sister took her own life due to depression and other mental issues, he had to grow through a similar grievance and acceptance process as Shirase, me and our friends were there to support him through this as true friends that we are.