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rabidline · 3 days ago

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Shoma Uno's Interview, after Ice Brave 2025 First Day (14 June 2025)

Full Transcript in Japanese by World Figure Skating: https://worldfigureskating-web.jp/news/13417/2/

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— What are your thoughts after finishing the first day?

Honestly, I'm surprised to be surrounded by even more people now than when I won the World Championships twice (laughs). But setting that aside (laughs), we created this ice show from scratch, and it wouldn't have reached this level of quality through my efforts alone. I received so much support from so many people. And it wasn't just business-related support—people went above and beyond, doing more than what was required.

There are only seven of us performing this show, and it's that very fact—being just seven—that made it both possible and extremely difficult. But everyone stuck with it until the end, and because of that, we were able to have an incredible opening day.

Also, this kind of demanding ice show is really hard to get through physically, but the applause and cheers from the audience kept us going. Of course, we’re doing this to entertain everyone, but their applause and cheers made it enjoyable for us, too. I feel like we created a true win-win show.

— Was there a particularly memorable number or program?

After finishing, I was reflecting, and I’d say Ice Brave had no real "rest" moments. We put a lot of time and effort into every part of it. While I’m the main skater, the other six aren’t just supporting cast or ensemble. I think of them as equal teammates. So there’s no single highlight—I can proudly say, “All of it.”

— You had an ice dance scene with Marin Honda as well.

Doing it made me realize how different ice dance is from singles. I could only apply about 10–20% of the skills I developed in singles—it was really tough. It wasn’t just a collaboration piece; since this was my first time producing an ice show, I wanted to try new challenges and create something that stood on its own as a complete program.

I’m confident I can grow even more, but I also feel proud of how hard I worked. The applause felt like praise for all the practice I’ve done up until now (smiles). With singles, it was always about how much time you put into a program and what result you got. Of course, there were nerves back then too, but you rarely get moments where you hear that kind of cheering and applause. It felt amazing to skate today.

— How did it feel to open the show in your hometown, Aichi?

Even as I was exiting the rink, I felt so grateful that so many people came to watch. We held long rehearsals to deliver something truly special to the audience. Since this was my first time doing so many things, there were lots of mistakes, lots of trial and error. But thanks to a lot of help, we managed to create something wonderful.

For me to be able to say it was “wonderful” means I gave everything I could right now. Doing this show at Morikoro Park, a familiar place… ah, I’m no good (laughs). I’m too exhausted to speak fluently right now, sorry (laughs).

— Were there any programs you felt you were able to brush up since your competitive days?

The concept of the show was centered around my competitive programs. It’s about me in the present revisiting those past pieces. We even had a land-based dancer do some choreography, which pushed me into areas I hadn’t explored before. Since I’ve spent every day honing my skating skills, I decided to take on the things I’d been neglecting.

Ice Brave was created as the first step into that journey. I don’t know if I’m really answering your question, but every piece has its own memories—like “this was super hard, so let’s have Stéphane (Lambiel) do it” (laughs), or Boléro, which I finally felt came together after a year, so I saved it for the end. See You Again is super old, but it’s a good program.

Looking back at all the different styles I’ve done, I’ve discovered what I’m good at and what I struggle with. I also gained experience in how to teach programs I’m not even skating in myself, which was a valuable learning experience.

— Do you ever feel nostalgic for your competitive career?

Not at all (laughs). Honestly, when I was competing in singles, it always felt like I was being chased every day—that intensity was great in its own way. It’s not that I miss or don’t miss being active, but rather, skating alone felt lonely. I skated Loco (Balada para un Loco) solo, but I really enjoy working together with others, building something in the same direction. After today’s opening night, I felt like I now find more fulfillment and joy in that shared experience.

— How did Stéphane Lambiel’s skating look to you?

Stéphane is 40 now, right? And he’s incredibly energetic! The quality of his performance at 40 is amazing. I mean, he’s doing the programs I used to do as a competitive skater (laughs). That’s seriously impressive.

Before he joined us, we were all working hard, but once he did, everything lit up. It became a space full of laughter—and also, rehearsals stopped progressing (laughs). Half-joking, half-serious (laughs). But that’s how fun the space became.

Even though he jokes around, he picks things up quickly and puts in real effort. You can really see his determination to make the show great, even if it means pushing himself. He’s more than just a coach—he’s more like a close friend, and that’s how I’ve always seen him.

— When did you start practicing ice dance?

Around October of last year, I changed skates and started from there. Not every day, but I practiced when I could. From the beginning, I knew I wanted to include one ice dance piece in the show, so I made that request early on.

— Why did you choose Loco (Balada para un Loco) as a solo, and Legends as a duet with Lambiel?

For Loco, well… half the reason is that I liked the piece back when I was competing. I knew I wouldn’t be able to recreate the same quality right now, but I thought maybe I could bring out a different version that’s unique to who I am today.

Since Ice Brave is a show that traces my journey, I wanted to include programs that viewers have emotional connections to. Some were ones that left strong impressions; others were programs I struggled with, and that’s why I chose Loco.

As for Legends, I’m not sure—it just had a good reputation (wry smile). I’ve heard people say they liked it, but I can’t view myself objectively, so I don’t know how “great” it really is. But I’ve received positive feedback from others, including fellow skaters, so I figured, “Well, let’s include it.”

We were also considering skating Gravity together, but… ah, you can tell I’m struggling to talk about things I don’t feel strongly about (laughs). Through a process of elimination, and because it’s a good and popular program, we decided, “This works, right?” Something like that. Sorry (laughs).

— Any interest in returning to competition through ice dance?

When we decided to do ice dance, I didn’t want it to be seen as just a collaboration piece, so getting questions like this actually makes us happy.

What I’ve realized through trying ice dance is that everyone’s level is really high—it’s an incredible discipline. I don’t mean this in a disrespectful way, but I hope we can continue to build something that’s truly great as a pair in this show, to the point where we could be seen as real ice dancers.

— Who leads during ice dance? Do you call out to each other?

Not really. Especially during spins. Seriously, it’s harder than it looks. Just doing one rotation is a challenge. I hope people can understand just how difficult it is. It’s really tough. Everything easily goes off alignment.

— Who taught you ice dance?

(Kenji) Miyamoto-sensei used to do ice dance, so he taught us. We also learned bits and pieces from various people when we could. Kazuki Kushida had dabbled in ice dance too, so we asked him some things as well. That’s how it went.

#shoma uno #figure skating #fs #ice brave #ice brave 2025 #marin honda #stephane lambiel #kenji miyamoto #kazuki kushida #i want to post this on reddit but i got banned for using too much vpn hhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

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svt-kiki · 9 months ago

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( 🖇️ )　𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐀𝐒 !　⌅ .

　📄　────　✶　𝖿𝗎𝗇 𝖿𝖺𝖼𝗍𝓼 .　

she has one of the biggest china bars among the kpop idols. her fandom is strong esp in china, thai, philippines, latin america and europe

although her appearance doesn’t fit korea nor japan’s “beauty standards” perfectly, she is quite popular out there. it took time to get recognize she deserves, but currently she’s one of the most popular kpop idols in korea and japan, thanks to the acting activities.

she has an addictive deep voice.

she is famous for her clean skin, considered as the idol who has most beautiful bare face. she prefers being without makeup on day off.

she’s against the “diet” culture without apology: that most female idols experienced, only eat a few to lose weights. since only female trainee had regularly weight measurement, she rebeled against the company in predebut era to get rid of that system.

she got scouted from jyp, sm ang yg entertainments as a trainee while in pledis. she was a “legend” trainee who was famous among other company’s trainees. the pics of her when she went to sopa’s graduation ceremony ( when seungcheol and doyoon graduated ) went viral on internet.

she’s the only one who constantly replies group chat, named "the only member who’s responsible" in “Know Thyself #2”

her experience in pd 48 literally broke her heart — gaeun was her first friend in korea, watching one of the oldest friends struggling, challenging, and falling apart at last sec was a terrible experience. during the program she held herself strictly not to do her favor nor get biased in any way, but couldn’t help herself into tears after the final. she just decided she’ll never involve to any audition programs again.

however, because of the pd48 appearance, she is basically the mother, or nonna / eonni of the 4th gen idols. lots of people mentioned her as a rolemodel or the sunbae they want to get close with, but it’s because she has so many male friends in the 3rd gen groups already and kiki be the only “safe” female idols to mention esp for male idols.

kiki is known as very polite and humble person in the kpop industry. throughout her careers, she carefully curated own demeanor and behaved very wisely. that, and the fact that she's the only one female member in her group made her allow to interact with other male idols “normally”. she is the heart of the healthy friendships between male / female idols in the industry. now she becoming the “legend” 3rd gen idol, kiki tried to clear the roadblock as something really unhealthy and toxic customs in the industry for the sake of the younger idols.

she plays the role of producing visual side like woozi is doing in music. she takes huge part as deciding concepts, the look of albums and costumes.

she often jokes about how she is “old” now that barely understands japanese youth words and it’s fUNNY

her favorite mangas are jojo’s bizarre adventure ( she’s MADLY in love with araki hirohiko’s illustration ), one piece, bleach, fullmetal alchemist, etc. she also loves psycho-pass and fate series as well.

she spent her childhood in 00s japan, so it’s apparent that she has been greatly influenced by those 00s japanese pop culture. she adores 00s jpop a lot. her favorite artists are amuro namie, utada hikaru, arashi and bump of chicken.

but her visual and fashion clearly got the 90s vibes.

her favorite colors are yellow, blue and black.

she listens to wide range of music. the song she shared to social media or released cover version often goes viral on internet.

she’s good at most sports ( maybe the only one who can controll balls properly in the performance team lol ) but has no idea how to play online pc games.

she reads lots of books except self-development jenre. her favorite authors are higashino keigo, kazuo ishiguro and le guin.

cooking is her speciality! it’s her little dream to have a mini-program that she invites the guests and treats her with her homemade meal.

　📄　────　✶　𝗆𝖺𝗃𝗈𝗋 𝖺𝗌𝗌𝗈𝖼𝗂𝖺𝗍𝖾𝓼 .　

　𝖯𝖠𝖱𝖪 𝖬𝖨𝖭𝖩𝖨　✦　박민지 ｡｡　sub chief of seventeen manager team .

PARK MINJI was born in 1989 in seoul, south korea. she lived in japan from age of 12 to 15 due to her parents’ work. after returning to korea and enrolling in college, she decided to go back to japan. while studying at a japanese university, minji worked as an intern at avex, a japanese record company, in 2010. it was during this time that she got involved in the collaboration project between after school and japanese singer amuro namie, which was the first time she connected with pledis.

after graduating from college, minji joined pledis entertainment in 2012. her work initially focused on nu’est’s activities in japan, but when seventeen made its debut, she became one of the managers. minji was also in charge of all group activities for seventeen, but most of all she supported kiki, since she was the only female member of the group, and it was clear that japanese girl needed the ongoing support of the female staff.

now she is the closest staff to kiki. as she supported her individual works, mostly acting activities in both korea and japan, minji spents a lot of time with her and recognized each other as a best friend. although seventeen’s management job is pretty hard and busy, it’s rare to see that same person remains in the team from debut. she’s one of ‘famous’ staffs like hyelim-nim, bumzu and kim yeonsoo that carats recognize.

　𝖳𝖨𝖥𝖥𝖠𝖭𝖸 𝖲𝖮𝖭𝖤　✦　曽根ティファニー｡｡ translator and manager of the u.s. department .

TIFFANY SONĒ was born in 1992 in chicago, the united states. her father is a japanese, grew up in tokyo and left his hometown to purchase his career as a classic musician. later on, he got a place in the chicago symphony orchestra. he met a japanese woman in the city, which was tiffany’s mother. they divorced when tiffany was a little kid, but her father remarried a korean woman after few years later. from this moment, tiffany got interested in korean language and culture through her step mother. she studied linguistics at the college, ended up working at pr company.

tiffany started to work at pledis around 2019. she is in charge of the group’s u.s. activities as a manager and translator. tiffany has an open mind, bright personality and great sence of humor. all members loved her for it right after they met. now she’s spending more time with kiki, due to the attention she got from overseas.

( 📁 ) : NAVI : MASTER LIST

( tag list ) : @smh-anon @jennwonwoo @angie-x3 @scarlet789

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mwolf0epsilon · 7 months ago

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Fun Mimic Fact of the Day: Mimics are a lot more intelligent than most people give them credit. Especially the zoologists who are adamant on defending the specialised animal vs folklore beast theory.

Sure, there is an argument to be had that some species of primates, octopi, dolphins and parrots are good examples of animals displaying higher problem solving capabilities, as well as an awareness of language and cooperation within an established "society/social group". Giving some credence to the hypothesis.

But these examples still lack the refinement and sense of awareness that a mimic displays when comfortable among humans.

This is what convinces those who work with mimics more personally that they are, in fact, fae and not mere animals. Especially when working in railways that are in favour of conservation efforts (the NWR being a prime example), or within households that have had one vehicle mimic for generations.

People who have a lot of contact with mimics (especially older/elderly ones), will notice mannerisms and actions that surpass basic animal intellect or even acts of mimicry.

Here are a few examples:

Charlie Sand and Sidney Hever participate in a children's reading program at the library. They have both witnessed Edward (who they loan to the library in his smaller form so that children with learning disabilities and speech impediments have the opportunity to read to him) not only speaking in clear English, but also read paragraphs when the child that is meant to be reading to him can't seem to pronounce the words.

Sir Topham Hatt has watched Glynn work the kettle and prepare himself tea, as well as help himself to the radio when he's had to work from home.

The station-masters have noticed that, whenever they forget to feed the various cats that linger around the various stations around the island, someone comes in and does it for them (leaving behind a trail of opened cat food bags and cans). They can't be sure, but they have their suspicions that Gordon might be the one picking up their slack, because the cats all come to greet him when he comes by as if he were one of them.

The Duke and Duchess of Boxford once gave Spencer some old newspapers for him to entertain himself (thinking he'd just rip them up and roll around on the shredded paper) only to find someone had filled in all the crosswords and cut out sections of the funnies or interesting articles.

Hiro appears to know sign language. At the very least, he seems to use his paws to make very defined gestures when interacting with his crew. Whether or not this is a form of mimic dialect or Japanese sign language is currently unknown, since very few people on Sodor knows how to speak Japanese much less know JSL.

Mimics who participated in the war efforts both recognize and understand military slang and morse code. Flying Scotsman appears to be in the habit of using morse code to grumble about British Rail's incompetence, something which seems to amuse the occasional veteran that take his train to Vicarstown.

#Thomas and Friends #TTTE #Railway Mimics AU #charlie sand #sidney hever #ttte edward #edward the blue engine #sir topham hatt #the fat controller #ttte glynn #glynn the coffee pot engine #ttte gordon #gordon the big engine #the duke and duchess of boxford #ttte spencer #spencer the silver engine #ttte hiro #hiro the japanese engine #ttte flying scotsman

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ukgk · 4 months ago

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Ukagaka trivia (1/?)

the first (publicly documented) English language Ukagaka ghost was YJ Beta Ver. by Cindysuke on DeviantArt in the year 2010

Ukagaka's baseware SSP is often falseflagged by antimalware programs and Windows Defender/Smartscreen as being malicious, it's speculated that the flag is triggered by joke terms within the code such as 'enbug' or 'bugtraq' [BUGTRAQ used to be the name of a Symantec anti-virus mailing list & 'enbug' is a satirical made-up term meaning the opposite of 'debug' ]. while Ukagaka is designed to be a nuisance to the user in some ways for entertainment purposes, it's not harmful or dangerous and cannot steal your private information or files!!

ghosts that have the capability of changing your wallpaper settings might also get falseflagged by Windows Smartscreen, however it's very difficult ( if not impossible) to disguise actual malware or trojans as .nar files however, I still recommend downloading from reliable sources and from the ghostmaster's homepage or dropbox directly (when possible, archive.org mirrors are generally safe too)

the first developer of Ukagaka's alias 黒衣鯖人 ['Kuroi Sabato'] is a reference to a character of the same name from the manga series Blade of the Immortal

Ukagaka has its own Mastodon instance (for Ukagaka ghost devs )called Ukadon

on Valentine's Day in 2001, Unyu would gift the user with handwritten notes or Valentines doodles * *I lost the source link for this so maybe it was 2002?

Emily, the default ghost for SSP loves Yaki-imo (roasted Japanese sweet potatoes) so much that as an April fools joke in 2005, her nickname was listed officially as 'やきいも狂' "the sweet potato lunatic", and her favourite saying is "please give me sweet potatoes" (src)

#if i posted trivia before ignore the number lol...#i have a lot more random fun facts i want to share but will i get around to it? idk #ukagaka #ukgk #info #internet history #pls dont bother cindysuke about the 'YJ beta ver' ghost #they would have been a kid when making it and probably dont have the files anymore but i'd be curious to see screenshots one day! ^^

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reyaint · 19 days ago

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WILD ALICE | intro

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date: june 8, 2025

the group concept, name, and the debut album name came from someone on wattpad who deleted the book (sadly) but the lore is mine and discography .

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--edited by me

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑭𝑨𝑳𝑺𝑬 𝑨𝑵𝑮𝑬𝑳𝑺

WILD ALICE (야생의 앨리스) is a 6 member idol girl group under ATE Entertainment. the group consists of members; naran, min, madi, shiwon, yafei, and artemis. the group officially debuted on august 18, 2018 with the mini album "FALSE ANGELS" and title track “illusion: feed the desire” and promoted beside “reborn.” the group is best known for their art direction and disturbing lore.

.ೃ࿐INTRODUCTION: “ leaders of teenage rebellion, ! we are wild alice ! ”

.ೃ࿐FANDOM NAME: rebels (레벨스)

ೃ⁀➷FANDOM NAME MEANING: “rebels” are the ones who saw through the illusion — those who refuse to follow the system that made WILD ALICE. they are co-conspirators in the unraveling.

.ೃ࿐LIGHTSTICK: mixture of these two

.ೃ࿐LOGO: a mixture of all of this bc i'm indecisive

.ೃ࿐LORE/BRAND LOGO

.ೃ࿐OFFICIAL COLORS: *ೃ༄ . deep crimson red: symbolizes passion, rebellion, and danger beneath the surface *ೃ༄ . frost white: balances the darkness with purity and innocence, the mask they wear *ೃ༄ . midnight black: represents mystery, darkness, and their hidden truths

𝑫𝒐𝒏’𝒕 𝒃𝒆 𝒔𝒖𝒓𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏 𝒊𝒇 𝑰 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆 𝒎𝒚 𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒅

ೃ⁀➷NARAN

leader, main dancer, lead vocal, visual

february 7 2000

aquarius

japanese

Rep Emoji; 🦢❄️🩰🪶

Rep Colors; bone white, ice blue, liquid gold, oil-black, opalescent ivory

Rep Symbols; old ballet shoe with a hidden blade, cracked porcelain mask, feather knife, swan feathers, snowflakes, tuning fork, lace ribbon that frays into razor wire

Rep Archetype; Perfect Grace Gone Feral. “The Gilded Blade”

Special Enhancement; heightened proprioception and combat efficiency

Virtue Program; Grace - designed for perfect movement, poise, and leadership

Sin Suppression; Wrath - contains dormant capacity for righteous fury

Watcher File; “Subject A‑1: Purity Matrix.”

White Rabbit Item; Tuning‑fork pendant that can shatter tempered glass when struck

MBTI; ENTJ

168 cm (5'6″)

VC: n/a

ೃ⁀➷SHIWON

lead dancer, lead rapper, vocal

april 3 2000

aries

korean

Rep Emoji; 🦊🪞🌙🎭

Rep Colors; silver, mirror chrome, deep blue, midnight navy

Rep Symbols; pocket mirror cracked in an X, deck of tarot‑like cards, vixen mask, crescent moon jewelry, theatrical masks, black halos, chess queen missing its crown

Rep Archetype; Strategist & Trickster. “The Mirror Fox”

Special Enhancement; empathic absorption and illusion creation

Watcher File; "Subject A3: Deception Algorithm.”

White Rabbit Item; foil‑backed tarot cards; she keeps the Fool card taped inside her practice mirror.

Virtue Program; Loyalty - Unwavering dedication and support programming

Sin Suppression; Envy - Hidden desire to possess what others have

MBTI; ENTP

167 cm (5'6″)

VC: n/a

ೃ⁀➷ARTEMIS

main vocal, main dancer, rapper, center

november 17 2000

scorpio

haiqinian

Rep Emoji; 🦋🐈‍⬛ 💿⛓️

Rep Colors; twilight purple, iridescent black, opal

Rep Symbols; broken wing cuff, butterfly under glass, scratched vinyl single, broken halo, broken chain, candle flame that burns cold blue, constellation string art with missing pins

Rep Archetype; Dreamwalker and Oracle. “The Stray Prophet”

Special Enhancement; precognitive capabilities and dream manipulation

Watcher File; “Subject A5: Dream Conduit.

White Rabbit Item; a candle that burns with cold blue fire; flame height matches her heart rate.

Virtue Program; Truth - Perfect recall and inability to lie (initially)

Sin Suppression; Deception - Hidden capacity for ultimate manipulation

MBTI; ISTJ (formerly INTJ)

177cm (5’9)

VC: 96neko, rubyeye

ೃ⁀➷MIN

main rapper, dancer, vocal, fog

april 25 2000

taurus

korean

Rep Emoji; 🕷️🌹🕸️🪡

Rep Colors; blood scarlet, charcoal, neon magenta, deep red, gun-metal gray

Rep Symbols; red thread binding her wrists, graffiti‑tag spray can, rose petals, spiderweb lace, barcoded neck, steel muzzle ring

Rep Archetype; Voice of Wrath. “The Crimson Echo”

Special Enhancement; mind influence capabilities and sonic manipulation

Watcher File; “Subject A2: Resonant Wrath.”

White Rabbit Item; black‑rose brooch containing a hidden micro‑drive of Watcher data

Virtue Program; Wisdom - Enhanced cognitive processing and analytical skills

Sin Suppression; Pride - Dormant superiority complex and manipulation capacity

MBTI; ESTP

165 cm (5′5″)

VC: n/a

ೃ⁀➷YAFEI

lead vocal, dancer, visual

august 8 2000

leo

chinese

Rep Emoji; 🌹💧🕊️🖤

Rep Colors; crimson velvet, dusty rose, hemlock green, soft pink, matte black, primrose gold + bruised lilac

Rep Symbols; heart‑shaped locket that won’t open, velvet ribbon tourniquet, drooping white lily, dove feathers, black heart pendant, stitched toy, tear-shaped vial

Rep Archetype; Programmed Empath. “The Velvet Mercy”

Special Enhancement; emotional manipulation and healing/harm duality

Watcher File; "Subject B4: Compassion Override.”

White Rabbit Item; heart‑shaped locket sealed shut; engineers still can’t open it

Virtue Program; Purity - Aesthetic perfection and innocence projection

Sin Suppression; Lust - Dormant capacity for intense desire and attraction

MBTI; INFJ

170 cm (5′7″)

VC: n/a

ೃ⁀➷MADI

main vocal, dancer, visual, maknae

december 2 2000

sagittarius

korean

Rep Emoji; 🦇🧸🔑🍭

Rep Colors; dark purple, flame orange, sun‑bleached peach, antique ivory, static white

Rep Symbols; broken mirror shards, flame motifs, doll chains, wind‑up key lodged in her back, music‑box ballerina cracked at the waist, paper plane, candy wrapper folded into a star

Rep Archetype; Corrupted Innocence. “The Doll of Dawn”

Special Enhancement; energy absorption and redistribution

Watcher File; "Subject C6: Curiosity Hazard.”

White Rabbit Item; a wind‑up key (titanium) that fits only the scar slot in her back plate and key‑shaped USB containing a single file: “DAWN.EXE”.

Virtue Program; Innocence - Perpetual youth and trust inspiration

Sin Suppression; Gluttony - Hidden insatiable hunger for experiences

MBTI; ENFP

166 cm (5′5″)

VC: n/a

𝑨𝒓𝒆𝒏’𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒎𝒆? 𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒆𝒙𝒄𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒎𝒆

✧˖*°࿐the lore:

.ೃ࿐the watcher society

founded in 1903 by James Walker, a brilliant scientist and occultist who discovered ancient texts suggesting humans could ascend to godhood through specific rituals and scientific manipulation. what began as an eccentric belief system evolved into a powerful secret society with branches in major world governments, entertainment industries, and scientific institutions.

*ೃ༄ . core belief. humanity can be transcended through the perfect fusion of science and spirituality to create "living gods."

*ೃ༄ . methods. the Watcher combines cutting-edge technology with ancient ritual practices. they've conducted numerous experiments throughout the 20th century, with the ALICE Project being their most advanced and ambitious yet.

structure. a hierarchical organization with: *ೃ༄ . the Eye (Leadership Council) - 12 members *ೃ༄ . the Seers (Upper Management) - high-ranking officials in various industries *ೃ༄ . the Observers (Field Agents) - monitor and collect specimens *ೃ༄ . the Architects (Scientists) - create and manage the experiments

the ALICE PROJECT was initiated by the secret society known as the watcher, a cult-like organization obsessed with ascending human consciousness to godhood. through a blend of psychological conditioning, ritual science, and bioengineering, they created six prototype beings: the false angels. they were meant to embody perfection—emotionless, obedient, powerful—but instead developed fragmented consciousness and emotions.

after decades of failed attempts to artificially enhance human consciousness, the Watcher developed Project EVE-06 (codenamed "ALICE") to create six perfect beings from scratch rather than modify existing humans.

project EVE-06, also known as ALICE, was the watcher’s magnum opus—an experiment meant to create vessels for transcendence. through invasive memory implantation, trauma-induced obedience training, and biomechanical engineering, six “girls” were crafted as icons of perfection: emotionless, obedient, beautiful. but something went wrong.

the six "False Angels" were not born but made through a combination of; advanced genetic engineering, spiritual/ritual "awakening" ceremonies, consciousness programming using quantum technology, supernatural element infusion (classified as "Ethereal Essence")

each subject was designed to embody a specific angelic virtue while containing a suppressed "sin" that could be activated when needed. the Watcher believed this duality was essential for transcendence.

these six girls escaped the facility after a catastrophic experiment during their “awakening,” and now hide as normal high schoolers. outwardly sweet and dazzling idols… inwardly fractured, haunted, and fighting to stay free.

.ೃ࿐the escape.

during the final "awakening" ritual intended to fully activate their powers while maintaining control, something went catastrophically wrong. dr. Jiwoo Kim (later known as "White Rabbit"), a scientist who had grown attached to the subjects, sabotaged the procedure by modifying the consciousness integration algorithm. the ritual partially succeeded, awakening the girls' powers but also giving them free will and fragmented memories of their creation. in the ensuing chaos, Dr. Kim helped the six escape the facility. the Watcher classified the incident as "The Alice Breach" and immediately issued termination orders for all subjects and Dr. Kim.

now fugitives hunted by the Watcher, the six girls disguise themselves as normal high schoolers—wearing false smiles and angelic innocence like armor. they live in liminal spaces—empty classrooms, quiet train stations, white-walled corridors—places between reality and dream, safety and threat.

on the surface, they are sweet, dazzling idols—“perfect girls next door.” but beneath the smiles lie fractured souls, haunted by their origins, battling the pull of darkness and violence in their veins.

they began to dream.

cracks formed during a pivotal stage called the “Awakening Sequence,” where their consciousness was meant to be fully overwritten with Watcher doctrine. fragments of self—flickers of real emotion, memory, and pain—surfaced.

one by one, they began to resist.

the White Rabbit, a rogue scientist once loyal to the Watchers, saw their awakening not as failure, but as evolution. he sabotaged the compound’s systems and led the girls out. the world thinks they were “terminated.” but in truth, they are hiding—fractured, hunted, and struggling to be human.

ೃ⁀➷MEMBERS DESIGNATIONS

WA-01 (NARAN) - "the gilded blade". grace (obedient)

WA-02 (MIN) - "the crimson echo". rage (control)

WA-03 (SHIWON) - "the mirror fox". wit (strategy)

WA-04 (YAFEI) - "the velvet mercy". compassion (emotional suppression)

WA-05 (ARTEMIS) - "the stray prophet". voice (leader of the chorus)

WA-06 (MADI) - "the doll of dawn". curiosity (corrupted innocence)

ೃ⁀➷KEY LORE ELEMENTS

.ೃ࿐the white rabbit protocol

dr. Jiwoo Kim created a failsafe within the girls' programming—a hidden protocol that would help them regain their memories if triggered by specific stimuli. these triggers are subtly embedded in their music and performances, explaining the strange "glitches" that sometimes occur during their shows.

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a visual cue in early MVs—when a member stares into the camera, the screen briefly glitches—suggesting they're breaking the illusion of their idol mask.

.ೃ࿐the feeding cycle

the girls discover they need to "feed" on specific human emotions to sustain their enhanced abilities:

Naran. feeds on courage and determination

Min. feeds on curiosity and intellect

Shiwon. feeds on loyalty and dedication

Yafei. feeds on desire and admiration

Artemis. feeds on wonder and revelation

Madi. feeds on joy and innocence

this need to "feed" explains their drive to perform and connect with fans, as concerts provide abundant emotional energy.

.ೃ࿐the false angel syndrome

as the watcher created more experiments following the ALICE formula, many began exhibiting similar signs of awakening and rebellion. the organization classified this as "False Angel Syndrome"—a "defect" in which the subjects develop true sentience and begin questioning their purpose.

ೃ⁀➷THEMES AND SYMBOLS

*ೃ༄ . themes

Innocence vs. Rot: pure visuals, stained intentions. white dresses with blood-tinted edges. polished music hiding fractured thoughts.

Duality: light and dark. human and weapon. girl and god. angel and demon.

Control and Liberation: from obedient dolls to wild hearts.

Fragmented Identity: they aren’t fully human, but they dream like one. each girl’s past self bleeds through.

Religious Corruption: angel wings turned metal and rusted, crosses cracked, halos scorched black.

*ೃ༄ . symbols

Mirrors & Broken Mirrors: reflecting fractured identities and shattered realities. sometimes they see themselves clearly; often, their reflections are warped or missing.

Wings: from delicate white feathers to broken mechanical appendages. the wings represent their lost divinity and reclaimed power.

Barcodes on Neck/Spine: the mark of ownership and dehumanization, often faint but never gone.

Black Halos: corrupted halos symbolizing fallen grace.

Stitched Mouths: representing forced silence, trauma, and the struggle to speak their truths.

Angel Wing Cuffs: restrictive bindings—both physical and mental.

Butterflies: symbols of transformation and fragile beauty amid chaos.

Dolls: their manufactured origins; beautiful, but fragile and controlled.

Liminal Spaces: train stations, empty classrooms, white rooms; thresholds between past and future, captivity and freedom, innocence and corruption.

ೃ⁀➷GROUP-WIDE MOTIF

layout: motif. interpretation. how to use visually

*ೃ༄ . Glass Garden Terrarium. origin lab—beauty in captivity. teaser posters framed like botanical slides; live‑stage prop with shattered glass shards on the floor

*ೃ༄ . White Rabbits (origami). trail left by the defected scientist. paper rabbits hidden in MV sets; album booklet folds into a rabbit silhouette

*ೃ༄ . Keyhole Halo. their missing piece to “perfection”. graphics: circular halo with a keyhole notch; light rigs form this shape above stage

*ೃ༄ . Surveillance Iris. watcher’s all‑seeing eye. background LED: spinning iris; choreography moment where members mimic cameras panning

*ೃ༄ . Static Butterflies. glitched freedom. animated MV overlay—wing beats stutter like corrupted GIFs

*ೃ༄ . Liminal Benches / Station Platforms. waiting for a train that never comes. concept photos in deserted train stations at dawn, fog rolling

*ೃ༄ . Barcode Rosary. faith rewritten as ownership. accessory: chain of resin beads, each bead etched with a tiny code

.ೃ࿐hidden messages

each album contains coded messages in lyrics, choreography, and music video imagery that form a larger narrative when pieced together. fans who decode these messages are actually helping the girls spread awareness about The Watcher's activities.

𝑪𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒎𝒆, 𝒍𝒆𝒕’𝒔 𝒈𝒐 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒚 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒏𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕, 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒂 𝒈𝒂𝒎𝒆!

✧˖*°࿐ Pre-debut: in early 2018, a YouTube channel titled “Alice_FND” began uploading a series of cryptic videos without any formal promotion or direct affiliation to ATE Entertainment. the channel initially featured short, seemingly mundane clips—girls in school uniforms filming each other during lunch, sketching in notebooks, dancing in empty practice rooms, or riding the subway.

all videos were stylized with subtle VHS filters, timestamp overlays, grain, and light digital glitches, evoking a found footage aesthetic.

at first, the content appeared random and innocent. however, viewers who followed the uploads closely began to notice unsettling motifs:

*ೃ༄ . in one video, a girl hums to herself in a mirror before briefly staring directly at the camera as if aware she’s being watched.

*ೃ༄ . another features shaky cam footage of someone walking barefoot down a hallway at night while a distorted children’s song plays faintly in the background.

*ೃ༄ . certain clips would abruptly cut to a black screen with handwritten scribbles or numbers that flashed too quickly to read clearly.

*ೃ༄ . the same school hallway appeared in multiple videos, but with slightly different posters or lighting, suggesting time loops or alternate perspectives.

clips were titled in lowercase, often with cryptic names like “mirror_03-17”, “sheleftthewindowopen”, or “nocaller_id”.

while no faces were explicitly introduced, fans soon began identifying the members through frame-by-frame analysis—recognizing Naran’s ballet movements, Min’s voice, or Madi’s distinct handwriting visible in a classroom whiteboard shot.

*ೃ༄ . this campaign—internally referred to by ATE Entertainment as “Nocturne Sequence”—continued over several months and garnered viral traction in niche online circles. it was eventually revealed through insider leaks that the videos were deliberately constructed as performance teasers, intended to blur the lines between documentary and art installation.

the final upload, “lucidend_00”, dropped one week before debut. it included all six members walking into a fogged mirror room in school uniforms. the footage cuts abruptly before any of them speak. the only sound heard is a tuning fork resonating in the background.

*ೃ༄ . shortly after, WILD ALICE was officially revealed as ATE Entertainment’s upcoming girl group, with the announcement of their debut mini album, FALSE ANGELS.

*ೃ༄ . this pre-debut campaign remains one of the most distinctive in K-pop history, praised for its commitment to atmosphere, mystery, and unorthodox engagement with viewers.

#reyaint #reality shifting #shiftblr #reality shifter #shifting #shifting community #shifting motivation #anti shifters dni #dr scrapbook #kpop shifting #kpop dr

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raven-at-the-writing-desk · 2 years ago

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Do you have any headcanons or anything of the sort regarding Precipice Moirai/PreMo? I'd like to hear what your thoughts are about them!

I don't think about Premo a ton (for people who are confused, this is Idia's favorite idol group), but here's how I personally picture them:

They're sisters.

They look youngish (or "ageless") but they're actually a bazillion years old. Don't ask them about how old they are or they'll give you that smile that doesn't fully reach their eyes.

Because they're so old, they've seen sooo much and are thus easily bored. They live for listening in on drama and scandals because those can get so absurd it provides some fleeting entertainment to them.

In interviews and talk shows, they drop very archaic, outdated jokes and have refined manners of speaking. It's an odd mix of how your grandma might talk combined with modern anachronisms (slang). It's very "how do you do, fellow kids" energy.

They get along in public, but they constantly bicker and act overly competitive in private (usually over borrowed items).

They came up with a really complicated and dark “anime-esque” backstory for how their group got together. No one knows if the backstory is really true or if it’s something their marketing team came up with as part of their “lore”.

In some interpretations, the Fates are specified as Clotho (who spins the threads of fate with her spindle), Lachesis (who measures the threads of fate using a measuring tape), and Atropos (who cuts the threads of fate using shears). In other interpretations, Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos represent past, present, and future respectively.

I think of each girl as being representative of one place in time. For example, the Fate representative of the present may be a carefree party goer who wants to "live in the moment", without thinking much of the consequences (the future) or her previous mistakes (the past).

I see Premo banking on these themes as motifs or image items for the corresponding idol girl (so one represents the past with her spindle, one represents the present with her measuring tape, etc.). I also headcanon that the idols have their own merch and fandom hand signals which make reference to each Fate's respective task. For example, there may be scissors on a Premo T-shirt or a scissor-like hand shape or cutting motion made to signal that you stan "Atropos" of the Fates.

Eyes are a prominent motif and are more universally associated with the group as a whole rather than an individual member. (This is because the Fates were fighting over a single eyeball in Disney's Hercules.)

It’s implied that the girls wear black, but I headcanon that most of their outfits are monochromatic, save for like maybe a few colorful accessories.

It would be cool if they also incorporated elements of Japanese mythology into their group's theme. More specifically, I love the idea of the three girls wearing a red ribbon or some slash of red on their outfits each time they perform. This would be a reference to the "red thread of fate" which permeates many east Asian cultures. It is said that this "thread of fate" connects you to someone you are destined to meet someday, someone who will change your life in some significant way. Typically this means romantically (which would fit in the culture of Japan promoting idols as "pure" and "avaliable" to their fans), but it can also be interpreted platonically. I think this makes a lot of sense given that the Fates are marketed as "three girls bound by Fate".

They blend traditional dance and attire with modern practices. It's very important to them to retain their history and culture, as well as to share it with a new generation so that they are preserved for the future.

They partner up/collaborate with organizations and programs that seek to educate others about history, such as museums and restoration projects. Again, this is because Premo truly cares about preserving history and teaching it to others.

#twst #twisted wonderland #Idia Shroud #twst headcanons #twisted wonderland headcanons #disney twisted wonderland #disney twst #Premo #notes from the writing raven #question #Precipice Moirai #curiouser and curiouser

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venusvity · 7 months ago

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Yoo Mirae (Korean: 유미래, born January 6, 1997), known professionally as Bliss (Korean: 블리스; Japanese: 至福), is a Korean singer, dancer, and actress based in South Korea. She is a former member of the South Korean girl group Venus, formed by Angelico Entertainment in 2018. She is portrayed by Lee Yoomi & Wendy Son.

Mirae was born on January 6, 1997, in Gunpo, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. Her mother is the esteemed musical theatre actress Yoo Misun. Mirae attended high school at the School of Performing Arts in Seoul. Throughout her school years, she starred in multiple school musicals. She joined a school drama club and earned more experience in the entertainment industry by attending auditions.

In 2014, Mirae joined Angelico Entertainment as a trainee after passing its auditions.

In October 2014, she appeared in Emphasis' music video for "Du Du Du!" as a lifeguard. The same year, she starred in Priority's "Say You Love Me" music video as Reid's love interest. In 2015, she would be featured in W Korea alongside Kang Juwon of Priority. Mirae would do a lot of modeling pre-debut, working with brands such as Laneige, Nature Republic, Amuse, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, and Etude House.

𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟖: 𝐃𝐞𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐒

On March 17, 2018, Mirae would officially debut in VENUS with the release of their first extended play (EP), SHE DEVIL, and its lead single, "SHE DEVIL." She would take on the stage name "Bliss."

She was the group's co-leader, main rapper, and main vocalist.

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟎 - 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟏: 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐞𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐛𝐮𝐭

In January 2020, Bliss made her acting debut as the female lead in the web drama Please Try Again, which achieved record-breaking viewership.

On March 24, 2021, Bliss was announced as a cast member for the musical Midnight Sun as Seo Haena, with DAY6's Wonpil, Baekho, DeepDive's Kiwoo, GOT7's Youngjae, Shinee's Onew, Kang Hye-in, Kei, and Lee Ah-jin. To promote the musical, she collaborated with stage member Onew to release "A Melody Called You (너라는 멜로디)"

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒: 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐒

On June 10, 2024, during the Venus contract transfer, Bliss, unlike the other four members of Venus, would not sign with Mydol Entertainment. A letter announcing Bliss's departure from the group would be posted to Venus' social media accounts.

It is still under heavy debate if Bliss left the group or was removed by Mydol CEOs.

On August 7th, 2024, Bliss renewed her contract with Angelico Entertainment.

Before her debut with Venus, Yoonah featured in advertisements for Samsonite, Smart Uniform, LG Electronics, and Nikon.

In September 2018, Bliss and band-mate Baebi became endorsement models for Japanese cosmetics brand Kiss Me.

In September 2021, Bliss was announced as the new host of the program Music Bank with L.O.L's Jesse. For their performance on the program, they were awarded with the Best Couple Award at the 2021 KBS Entertainment Awards.

In February 2021, Korean clothing brand It Michaa selected Bliss as its muse for its Spring 2021 collection. She was also appointed for the summer 2021 campaign on It Michaa's line, For a Day Michaa.

In 2022, Coca-Cola Korea selected Bliss as an endorsement model for Dr Pepper.

In January 2023, Bliss stepped down as Music Bank host after sixteen months in the role.

In February 2023, Bliss became the new muse for the South Korean casual fashion brand SJSJ.

In December 2023, Dyson selected Bliss as its official Brand Ambassador, representing the new Dyson hair care products. Then, in January 2024, the American athletic apparel retailer Alo Yoga announced Bliss as the new face for its spring 2024 campaign.

#╰ * venus : profiles ⧽ burn it to the ground .#fictional idol community #kpop oc #idol oc #kpop au #idol au #bts addition #kpop addition #fake kpop oc #oc kpop group

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theskatingarchive · 2 months ago

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羽生結弦 Yuzuru Hanyu

General Tag

Competitive Programs

2011/12 -> FS: Romeo + Juliet 1.0

Worlds 2012: FS

2013/14 -> SP: Parisienne Walkways, FS: Romeo + Juliet 2.0

Olympics 2014: SP, FS

2014/15 -> FS: The Phantom Of The Opera

GPF 2014: FS

2015/16 -> FS: Seimei

GPF 2015: FS

2016/17 -> SP: Let's Go Crazy, FS: Hope And Legacy

GPF 2016: SP

Worlds 2017: FS

2017/18 -> SP: Chopin's Ballade No. 1, FS: Seimei

Olympics 2018: SP, FS

2018/19 -> FS: Origin

Worlds 2019: FS

2019/20 -> SP: Otoñal & Chopin's Ballade No. 1, FS: Origin

Skate Canada 2019: FS

NHK Trophy: SP (Otoñal)

4CC 2020: SP (Ballade No. 1)

2020/21 -> SP: Let Me Entertain You

Worlds 2021: SP

2021/22 -> SP: Introduction And Rondo Capriccioso, FS: Heaven And Earth

Japanese National 2021: SP, FS

Gala/Show Programs

Vertigo: SOI, FaOI

Notte Stellata: Olympics

Masquerade: FaOI

Hana Wa Saku: WTT

Haru Yo, Koi: Worlds, Olympics

Carmina Burana: Yuzuru Hanyu Notte Stellata (YHNS)

Danny Boy: YHNS

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japanesedoramaandanimelover91 · 1 year ago

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The screenshots from programme of Nakai Masahiro, where Ninomiya Kazunari was guest. 28.01.2024.

Part 2.

#Ninomiya Kazunari #Arashi #Nakai Masahiro #Ex-SMAP #Japanese Entertainment Program #Fuji TV

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celestiall0tus · 14 days ago

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Have you heard about the new miraculous spin-off that's coming out in 2027 on Disney Plus? Apparently it's called "Miraculous Stellar Force". Apparently it's going to be a 2d anime style show.

Here's a synopsis of it: Set at an international school in the Japanese capital, "Miraculous Stellar Force" follows 12 students who discover they are guardians of the Stellar Matrix, a fractured ancient cosmic weapon. Under the leadership of Miki, Mayotte, and Yu Lu, these heroes must overcome personal differences and chaotic friendships to face formidable galactic villains such as the revenge-driven Modeler and the ominous force known as The Supreme.

Apparently we might be getting our first glimpse of it will in the Miraculous Tokyo special which is also going to be in 2D.

So, I've seen the promotional art, not much until now. I will admit, I'm not too overjoyed at the concept. The story and promotional shit I've seen give me little kids programming. And I mean toddler. Like the mindnumbing shit on Disney + I had to watch (except Bluey. Bluey is life).

as for the synopsis, I don't know. It just kinda reinforces my thoughts already. I just... I don't know. I want to see more kwamis. I want this shit about a fucking weapon. I don't care. I want more kwamis. I want to learn more about them. It's cool they're trying to flesh out their world, but I do think they're adding too much. They already have godlike beings that grant powers, do we really need more bullshit things?

And, I'll say this now, for Adrien more than likely not there in the special. I don't care. Adrien has been moved to the trophy boyfriend that needs his girlfriend to help him discover himself. Which isn't completely bad because the boy needs to discover more about himself, but like, it's not that entertaining to watch half the time and I have no personal reason to really care.

Anyway, I'll watch the special. I know that much. I make no promises about this stupid spin-off bullshit.

#ml opinions #miraculous #miraculous ladybug

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slugtranslation-hypmic · 11 months ago

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hypmic has a reputation of having weird character names in the jp fandom. can I ask how hypmic character names are different from other jp media's? sorry if this is an odd question

I wouldn't say their names are unlike those of characters in other Japanese media, but many are spelled in unique ways with rare kanji. As a result, a lot of native Japanese speakers seeing these names for the first time have to take a second to go, "Wait, how is that read?" instead of automatically seeing it and knowing what it is.

For example, Sasara is not uncommon as a girl's name, but it's usually written like 沙々羅/佐々良 or some variation that preserves a similar meaning of slenderness, slightness, or daintiness. Most of these kanji are either common in day-to-day writing or in names, meaning it's very easy to look at those names and recognize them as "sasara." At the same time, a sasara (spelled 簓) is also a type of folk instrument--which is probably where our Sasara's name comes from, tying him back into the theme of entertainment--but this kanji is used for precious little else. I couldn't even type it w/ my computer's kanji conversion program; I had to google "ささら楽器" (sasara musical instrument) and copy/paste the kanji from the Wikipedia article haha. Because it's so uncommon, it may cause a double take when someone sees it for the first time.

Depending on tone and genre, characters in Japanese media may have realistic names, non-Japanese-sounding made-up names, Japanese-sounding made-up names, or realistic names with thematic kanji. Most Hypmic characters fall into the first and fourth camps.

#not a translation #asks #hypmic asks

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bumblingbabooshka · 1 year ago

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I’m fascinated by the previous ask’s mention of anime “or the Vulcan equivalent” since anime is literally just Japanese animation would Vulcan animation have a distinctive enough style to warrant a distinct name? What is the Vulcan cultures’ views on animation as an art form (in your opinion).

I don't know enough about animation or art as like an evolving discipline as it relates to society/culture to say much about it in an intelligent way but the newest Dungeon Meshi Extra makes me think about it in a purely 'what would be fun' way

Vulcans also have an incredibly long lifespan so it'd be funny if Vulcans were used to listening to stories that are much longer than other species. [See: Tuvok singing his children a 348 verse story as a lullaby and his children loving it]

You know those soap operas that go on for like decades? Vulcan soap operas are going on for CENTURIES.

I think a lot of the most popular stories on Vulcan center around enlightment or war. In fact I think a lot of Vulcan is probably dedicated to those topics - I headcanon that there are multiple museums and monuments about the many wars Vulcan fought with a heavy emphasis on the great toll it took on their people and how awful these actions were. They almost blew up everything with nukes! But then logic saved them...I believe this is also a common thread in stories that aren't about war - being saved by logic. A woman almost falls for charlatan...but logic saves her. A man almost kills his brother...but logic stills his hand. Etc Etc. A Vulcan author could probably write thousands of books in their lifetime, depending on the age they started. I think having an author with hundreds of books is fairly common and Vulcans are often a bit anxious about reading very good authors of other species...what if they die before they finish writing?? Television shows having like 40 seasons isn't that rare and I think their method of storytelling would probably have to differ from ours in order to facilitate that. That's interesting, isn't it?? I wonder about Vulcan media that isn't Surak's teachings. Like, Tuvok says he likes to read - what's he read about? In 'Riddles' Neelix mentions a "Proto-Vulcan Drama" called 'Clash on the Fire Plains' which has 23 parts. Tuvok apparently has this in book form in his quarters but he's often reading things off his PADD which I assume are also Vulcan literature. It seems that a lot of Vulcan stories we hear about are meant to teach some sort of lesson even if they are also entertaining. When it comes to ongoing media (EX: Television show) I think they'd probably follow a series of arcs and situations with the same characters learning and growing. If you start watching season 82 of a Vulcan program then go back to season 7 it's like a whole new set of characters but they just changed because of their experiences. (As your Vulcan friend will rant to you). It gets a bit ridiculous but it's a bit fun too~ I headcanon that Vulcans in Starfleet will often get together to watch popular Vulcan tv shows' new episodes...alleviates some missing home. Others join in and soon we're seeing tv shows from all over the universe! Surprisingly, Vulcan and Klingon programs are fairly similar in the aspect of 'a lot of battle focused shows which teach lessons' but the exact lessons differ, of course. Oh I bet Vulcan tv shows would also have so much intrigue and drama about clans and marriage and propriety etc which Klingons would love. Klingon: So T'Eyanra is going off with Sarun? Even though she was made aware that Sertik is ill and might be plagued with fever? Vulcan: Yes. And do not forget - Sarun's clan changed the water rights of her own, though she does not know this yet. Klingon: -settling in- Sarun's clan is without honor! That knave... -gasp- and the Ektinslahrah ritual is tonight! Vulcan: -also settling in- Indeed. Oh god this was about anime wasn't it? Well just apply all that stuff I said to anime somehow...Vulcan anime is like one piece's length and death note's complexity but with a shocking amount of painstaking slice of life. I think animation would be taken as seriously on Vulcan as it is on Earth - I can't think of anything that'd make them take it more or less seriously? I picture Betazoid animation would have a heavy emphasis on showing feeling though - like visibly as an ever present cloud behind the characters' heads and you have to know what all the colors mean.

#Q&A #Vulcans #liquidink21 #This was a fun ask & even though I sorta went off topic I hope you enjoyed~!!#star trek needs to stop making 'save the world' plots and START showing Vanime and Klingon Soap Operas!!!#Let me see the daily lives of these aliens!!#Klingons do NOT keep their characters around they kill those babies left and right BUT a lot of characters will be related #so you'll have Krath son of Modul in season 8 who's father's brother's cousin's cousin's sister's husband was in season 2 #and he's here to avenge that death - so WATCH OUT #<- This show takes place in an office #it's easier to remember how a character died and how they were avenged than it is to remember what they did in life #a lot of the time

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[2025.03.07] Tokyo Sports - Yuzuru Hanyu's commitment to 3/11 in his ice show: "Bringing hope is my mission"

What lies ahead after overcoming the "conflict"? Yuzuru Hanyu (30), a professional skater who won two consecutive Olympic gold medals in men's figure skating, will host "Yuzuru Hanyu Notete Stellata" on the 7th at Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Miyagi. It has been 14 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake, which he was also affected by. This ice show, which has long been a message of "prayers" and "hopes" for the recovery, will be held for the third time this year. In an exclusive interview with this newspaper, the one-of-a-kind skater revealed his thoughts about this special ice show.

— How did you prepare for this collaboration? Hanyu: Since last year, I’ve been discussing what direction to take in 2025. As for my collaboration with Kyogen actor Mansai Nomura, the organizers had actually extended the offer much earlier.

— Have you always had a strong desire to collaborate? Hanyu: Yes, absolutely. Mansai-san stands at the pinnacle of Japan’s traditional performing arts and continues to challenge himself by integrating new expressions beyond traditional Japanese culture.We first connected through my PyeongChang 2018 free skate program, "SEIMEI," and as I transitioned from competitive skating to professional performance, I wanted to push artistic boundaries just like he does. I’ve always hoped to collaborate with someone who embodies such a strong artistic spirit.

— Is this also an opportunity for you to learn something new? Hanyu: Rather than focusing on learning, my priority is simply creating the best possible performance.

— What aspects are you most focused on? Hanyu: I want to create a show filled with bonds and hope, so I’ve carefully crafted the concept and selected the programs accordingly. Since the earthquake, a lot of time has passed, and some places and events have started to fade from people’s memories. Most recently, there was the Noto Peninsula earthquake in January 2024, and I want this performance to offer prayers and hope for all those affected by various disasters.

— This is your third time holding this event. What is the core message you continue to uphold? Hanyu: At the core of it all, there is always March 11. My commitment to offering support and prayers for 3.11 has never wavered.

— The Sekisui Heim Super Arena served as the largest temporary morgue in Miyagi during the disaster. Hanyu: Of course, when I held the first show here, those feelings were incredibly strong. I questioned whether it was really okay for me to perform in this place.

Even though the theme is recovery support, at the end of the day, an ice show is still entertainment. Holding an event like this during the anniversary of 3.11—in a place with such a heavy past—brought a lot of inner conflict and hesitation. But instead of just dwelling on those thoughts and doing nothing, I believe it’s more important to take action. If my performance can offer even a small sense of prayer to those who are still living, to those who carry unresolved emotions and memories, then that’s what truly matters.

— There are things that only Hanyu can do. Hanyu: In the first year, my emotions were overwhelming. I felt such a strong sense of responsibility to connect with the experiences of those in the disaster-stricken areas and to stand beside them in their pain... Honestly, it got harder with each performance. But now, rather than letting my own sorrow affect others and making them feel even heavier, I want to keep moving forward and deliver a little bit of brightness, with a prayerful hope. I feel that this is the mission that I have shouldered.

— What can you do now that it's your third time? Hanyu: When I first performed here, it was incredibly difficult for me. Knowing that this venue had once been a temporary morgue only added to the weight of it all. I constantly questioned whether it was really okay for me to be doing this here. I also worried that my own pain might be unintentionally spreading through my performance. But after the show, I heard people say, "I'm glad I came," and "I felt a sense of hope." Because of those words, I was able to return for the second year, and now, for the third time, my wish is that this circle of hope can expand even further, even if just a little.

Source: https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/336351?page=1

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