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fuckyeahgoodomens · 1 year ago

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Oooh! A great Gavin Finney (Good Omens Director of Photography) interview with Helen Parkinson for the British Cinematographer! :)

HEAVEN SENT

Gifted a vast creative landscape from two of fantasy’s foremost authors to play with, Gavin Finney BSC reveals how he crafted the otherworldly visuals for Good Omens 2.

It started with a letter from beyond the grave. Following fantasy maestro Sir Terry Pratchett’s untimely death in 2015, Neil Gaiman decided he wouldn’t adapt their co-authored 1990 novel, Good Omens, without his collaborator. That was, until he was presented with a posthumous missive from Pratchett asking him to do just that.

For Gaiman, it was a request that proved impossible to decline: he brought Good Omens season one to the screen in 2019, a careful homage to its source material. His writing, complemented by some inspired casting – David Tennant plays the irrepressible demon Crowley, alongside Michael Sheen as angel-slash-bookseller Aziraphale – and award-nominated visuals from Gavin Finney BSC, proved a potent combination for Prime Video viewers.

Aziraphale’s bookshop was a set design triumph.

Season two departs from the faithful literary adaptation of its predecessor, instead imagining what comes next for Crowley and Aziraphale. Its storyline is built off a conversation that Pratchett and Gaiman shared during a jetlagged stay in Seattle for the 1989 World Fantasy Convention. Gaiman remembers: “The idea was always that we would tell the story that Terry and I came up with in 1989 in Seattle, but that we would do that in our own time and in our own way. So, once Good Omens (S1) was done, all I knew was that I really, really wanted to tell the rest of the story.”

Telling that story visually may sound daunting, but cinematographer Finney is no stranger to the wonderfully idiosyncratic world of Pratchett and co. As well as lensing Good Omens’ first outing, he’s also shot three other Pratchett stories – TV mini series Hogfather (2006), and TV mini-series The Colour of Magic (2008) and Going Postal (2010).

He relishes how the authors provide a vast creative landscape for him to riff off. “The great thing about Pratchett and Gaiman is that there’s no limit to what you can do creatively – everything is up for grabs,” he muses. “When we did the first Pratchett films and the first Good Omens, you couldn’t start by saying, ‘Okay, what should this look like?’, because nothing looks like Pratchett’s world. So, you’re starting from scratch, with no references, and that starting point can be anything you want it to be.”

Season two saw the introduction of inside-outside sets for key locations including Aziraphale’s bookshop.

From start to finish

The sole DP on the six-episode season, Finney was pleased to team up again with returning director Douglas Mackinnon for the “immensely complicated” shoot, and the pair began eight weeks of prep in summer 2021. A big change was the production shifting the main soho set from Bovington airfield, near London, up to Edinburgh’s Pyramids Studio. Much of the action in Good Omens takes place on the Soho street that’s home to Aziraphale’s bookshop, which was built as an exterior set on the former airfield for season one. Season two, however, saw the introduction of inside-outside sets for key locations including the bookshop, record store and pub, to minimise reliance on green screen.

Finney brought over many elements of his season one lensing, especially Mackinnon’s emphasis on keeping the camera moving, which involved lots of prep and testing. “We had a full-time Scorpio 45’ for the whole shoot (run by key grip Tim Critchell and his team), two Steadicam operators (A camera – Ed Clark and B camera Martin Newstead) all the way through, and in any one day we’d often go from Steadicam, to crane, to dolly and back again,” he says. “The camera is moving all the time, but it’s always driven by the story.”

One key difference for season two, however, was the move to large-format visuals. Finney tested three large-format cameras and the winner was the Alexa LF (assisted by the Mini LF where conditions required), thanks to its look and flexibility.

The minisodes were shot on Cooke anamorphics, giving Finney the ideal balance of anamorphic-style glares and characteristics without too much veiling flare.

A more complex decision was finding the right lenses for the job. “You hear about all these whizzy new lenses that are re-barrelled ancient Russian glass, but I needed at least two full sets for the main unit, then another set for the second unit, then maybe another set again for the VFX unit,” Finney explains. “If you only have one set of this exotic glass, it’s no good for the show.”

He tested a vast array of lenses before settling on Zeiss Supremes, supplied by rental house Media Dog. These ticked all the boxes for the project: “They had a really nice look – they’re a modern design but not over sharp, which can look a bit electronic and a bit much, especially with faces. When you’re dealing with a lot of wigs and prosthetics, we didn’t want to go that sharp. The Supremes had a very nice colour palette and nice roll-off. They’re also much smaller than a lot of large-format glass, so that made it easy for Steadicam and remote cranes. They also provided additional metadata, which was very useful for the VFX department (VFX services were provided by Milk VFX).”

The Supremes were paired with a selection of filters to characterise the show’s varied locations and characters. For example, Tiffen Bronze Glimmerglass were paired with bookshop scenes; Black Pro-Mist was used for Hell; and Black Diffusion FX for Crowley’s present-day storyline.

Finney worked closely with the show’s DIT, Donald MacSween, and colourist, Gareth Spensley, to develop the look for the minisode.

Maximising minisodes

Episodes two, three and four of season two each contain a ‘minisode’ – an extended flashback set in Biblical times, 1820s Edinburgh and wartime London respectively. “Douglas wanted the minisodes to have very strong identities and look as different from the present day as possible, so we’d instantly know we were in a minisode and not the present day,” Finney explains.

One way to shape their distinctive look was through using Cooke anamorphic lenses. As Finney notes: “The Cookes had the right balance of controllable, anamorphic-style flares and characteristics without having so much veiling flare that they would be hard to use on green screens. They just struck the right balance of aesthetics, VFX requirements and availability.” The show adopted the anamorphic aspect ratio (2:39.1), an unusual move for a comedy, but one which offered them more interesting framing opportunities.

Good Omens 2 was shot on the Alexa LF, paired with Zeiss Supremes for the present-day scenes.

The minisodes were also given various levels of film grain to set them apart from the present-day scenes. Finney first experimented with this with the show’s DIT Donald MacSween using the DaVinci Resolve plugin FilmConvert. Taking that as a starting point, the show’s colourist, Company 3’s Gareth Spensley, then crafted his own film emulation inspired by two-strip Technicolor. “There was a lot of testing in the grade to find the look for these minisodes, with different amounts of grain and different types of either Technicolor three-strip or two-strip,” Finney recalls. “Then we’d add grain and film weave on that, then on top we added film flares. In the Biblical scenes we added more dust and motes in the air.”

Establishing the show’s lighting was a key part of Finney’s testing process, working closely with gaffer Scott Napier and drawing upon PKE Lighting’s inventory. Good Omens’ new Scottish location posed an initial challenge: as the studio was in an old warehouse rather than being purpose-built for filming, its ceilings weren’t as high as one would normally expect. This meant Finney and Napier had to work out a low-profile way of putting in a lot of fixtures.

Inside Crowley’s treasured Bentley.

Their first task was to test various textiles, LED wash lights and different weight loadings, to establish what they were working with for the street exteriors. “We worked out that what was needed were 12 SkyPanels per 20’x20’ silk, so each one was a block of 20’x20’, then we scaled that up,” Finney recalls. “I wanted a very seamless sky, so I used full grid cloth which made it very, very smooth. That was important because we’ve got lots of cars constantly driving around the set and the sloped windscreens reflect the ceiling. So we had to have seamless textiles – PKE had to source around 12,000 feet of textiles so that we could put them together, so the reflections in the windscreens of the cars just showed white gridcloth rather than lots of stage lights. We then drove the car around the set to test it from different angles.”

On the floor, they mostly worked with LEDs, providing huge energy and cost savings for the production. Astera’s Titan Tubes came in handy for a fun flashback scene with John Hamm’s character Gabriel. The DP remembers: “[Gabriel] was travelling down a 30-foot feather tunnel. We built a feather tunnel on the stage and wrapped it in a ring of Astera tubes, which were then programmed by dimmer op Jon Towler to animate, pulse and change different colours. Each part of Gabriel’s journey through his consciousness has a different colour to it.”

Among the rigs built was a 20-strong Creamsource Vortex setup for the graveyard scene in the “Body Snatchers” minisode, shot in Stirling. “We took all the yokes off each light then put them on a custom-made aluminium rig so we could have them very close. We put them up on a big telehandler on a hill that gave me a soft mood light, which was very adjustable, windproof and rainproof.”

Shooting on the VP stage for the birth of the universe scenes in episode one.

Sky’s the limit

A lot of weather effects were done in camera – including lightning effects pulsed in that allowed both direct fork lightning and sheet lightning to spread down the streets. In the grade, colourist Spensley was also able to work his creative magic on the show’s skies. “Gareth is a very artistic colourist – he’s a genius at changing skies,” Finney says. “Often in the UK you get these very boring, flat skies, but he’s got a library of dramatic skies that you can drop in. That would usually be done by VFX, but he’s got the ability to do it in Baselight, so a flat sky suddenly becomes a glorious sunset.”

Finney emphasises that the grade is a very involved process for a series like Good Omens, especially with its VFX-heavy nature. “This means VFX sequences often need extra work when it comes back into the timeline,” says the DP. “So, we often add camera movement or camera shake to crank the image up a bit. Having a colourist like Gareth is central to a big show like Good Omens, to bring all the different visual elements together and to make it seamless. It’s quite a long grade process but it’s worth its weight in gold.”

Shooting in the VR cube for the blitz scenes .

Finney took advantage of virtual production (VP) technology for the driving scenes in Crowley’s classic Bentley. The volume was built on their Scottish set: a 4x7m cube with a roof that could go up and down on motorised winches as needed. “We pulled the cars in and out on skates – they went up on little jacks, which you could then rotate and move the car around within the volume,” he explains. “We had two floating screens that we could move around to fill in and use as additional source lighting. Then we had generated plates – either CGI or real location plates –projected 360º around the car. Sometimes we used the volume in-camera but if we needed to do more work downstream; we’d use a green screen frustum.” Universal Pixels collaborated with Finney to supply in-camera VFX expertise, crew and technical equipment for the in-vehicle driving sequences and rear projection for the crucial car shots.

John Hamm was suspended in the middle of this lighting rig and superimposed into the feather tunnel.

Interestingly, while shooting at a VP stage in Leith, the team also used the volume as a huge, animated light source in its own right – a new technique for Finney. “We had the camera pointing away from [the volume] so the screen provided this massive, IMAX-sized light effect for the actors. We had a simple animation of the expanding universe projected onto the screen so the actors could actually see it, and it gave me the animated light back on the actors.”

Bringing such esteemed authors’ imaginations to the screen is no small task, but Finney was proud to helped bring Crowley and Aziraphale’s adventures to life once again. He adds: “What’s nice about Good Omens, especially when there’s so much bad news in the world, is that it’s a good news show. It’s a very funny show. It’s also about good and evil, love and doing the right thing, people getting together irrespective of backgrounds. It’s a hopeful message, and I think that that’s what we all need.”

Finney is no stranger to the idiosyncratic world of Sir Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman.

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delphoxqueen · 1 year ago

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Osomatsu-Kun- A Comedy Manga by Fujio Akatsuka which ran from 1962 to 1969 which followed a group of sextuplet (a multiple birth of six children) brothers. It was later adapted into two anime, one by Studio Zero in 1966 and another by Studio Pierrot in 1988 as well as spin-off by Studio Pierrot in 2015 titled “Osomatsu-San” which follows the sextuplets in their 20-somethings as NEETS.

Fourth-Wall Breaks- Osomatsu-San has multiple moments where the characters will break the fourth wall, such as in the first episode where the characters try to be a “proper anime”, or worship Fujio Akatsuka like a god.

Visual Distinguishers- The Matsuno Brothers have multiple visual distinguishers so the audience can more easily tell the brothers apart. Examples include: Signature Color, Hairstyles, and Facial Expressions. The brothers were given different colors supposedly because the character designer couldn’t tell the difference between them.

Parodies + References- The anime makes dozens of parodies and references to other anime/popular media such as Attack on Titan, Saw, Demon Slayer, Naruto, and Sailor Moon. The anime’s extreme popularity in Japan also led to other anime to parody and reference Osomatsu-San including The Disastrous Life of Saiki K, Love Rice, and JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure. Osomatsu-San has too many references to other anime and there’s too many references to Osomatsu-San from other media, so I just included it as one entry.

NEET- A common acronym in Japan which stands for Not in Education, Employment, or Training, but also includes anyone who is not engaged in housework, unemployed, not seeking work, and not in any school or work-related training.

F6- The F6 are the idealized version of the Matsuno brothers that parody pretty-boy anime. The “F” in F6 stands for Fujio, as in Fujio Akatsuka, the creator of the original manga. In the first episode, their first appearance, Ichimatsu transforms into a hybrid stylization of the 2015 anime and the 1966 anime, but in the season finale they are seen alongside the Matsuno brothers, implying they are separate characters.

___Matsu Boys and Girls- The fan term for each of the six brothers, based on Karamatsu’s line calling his fans his “Karamatsu girls and boys”.

Banned 1st Episode- The 1st episode of the anime was banned in Japan due to copyright law, as Japan has no clause for parody and has a more strict interpretation of fair use. It was never confirmed which company filed a copyright infringement against Osomatsu-San, but there is a theory that the Attack on Titan parody was the main culprit. The episode has still not been released on physical media and all streaming services do not carry the first episode, instead beginning the series on the second episode.

The Osomatsu-San Movie- Released on March 15th 2019, the movie follows the brothers traveling back in time to meet their high school selves and to resolve one of the brothers’ biggest regrets.

Collab Ad Campaigns- Osomatsu-San has collaborated with dozens of other brands on merchandise/advertisement campaigns. Many of these collaborations have created special events and merchandise for Osomatsu-San. Examples include: Ministop, Sweets Paradise, Dohtonbori Okonomiyaki, and Sanrio.

Akatsuka’s 80th- Osomatsu-San was created in honor of Fujio Akatsuka’s 80th Birthday and death, having died at 72 in 2008.

Todomatsu Face Meme- In the episode “Todomatsu and the 5 Demons” Todomatsu makes a face at his brothers for talking to the Sutabaa baristas, which has become a meme that has even spread outside the Osomatsu-San fandom.

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Homura-Chan is a Porn Actress- Although nothing is stated outright, it is heavily implied in her first episode appearance that she is a porn actress as Osomatsu finds a porn movie and seems surprised by the cover before going on to have a conversation with Jyushimatsu which Jyushi ultimately avoids.

Karamatsu Wears Contacts- A fun fact that few in the fandom seem to remember is that Karamatsu wears contact lenses. Although he (and all the Matsuno Brothers) have brown eyes, he wears brown contacts, but the presumed reason he wears contacts is because circle contacts (mainly worn by cosplayers and Japanese teen girls) make eyes look bigger and cuter- which is why Osomatsu insults him for wearing them.

Episode 3.5- Also titled “Episode 3.5: Virgin Heroes”, an episode was created to be put on home media releases to replace the 1st episode due to the ban. It is chronologically after Episode 3 but before Episode 4 and has two segments. The first segment features the F6 in a parody commercial, with the second focusing on Choromatsu seeing a group of college kids having a barbecue and being visited by the Cherry Boys (the other five Matsuno brothers in Power-Ranger parody outfits)

BLMatsu- A fandom term for incest ships involving the Matsuno brothers romantically or sexually. BL stands for Boys Love, which is a popular anime and manga term for gay male pairings typically aimed at women. Common ships include OsoChoro and KaraIchi.

Broken Heart Tongue- A small detail in the series is that whenever Jyushimatsu is depicted smiling, his tongue is in the shape of a heart, but in the episode “Jyushimatsu’s Girlfriend” when Jyushimatsu is crying at Chibita’s Oden stand, his tongue is a broken heart.

Matsus Unknown Age- The brothers’ age has never been specified in the Osomatsu-San anime. They are said to “not be older than 24 or 25” and that their parents have been married 24 years and they were born soon after, so they have been assumed to be around 24 but it has never been confirmed.

Girlymatsus not Related- A common misconception in the fandom is that the Girlymatsus are sisters, or the earlier fan theory in Season 1 that they are the Matsuno brothers in drag- but the Girlymatsus were later confirmed just to be friends.

An Anecdote With Horses- An exclusive episode made in collaboration with the Japan Racing Association (JRA) which aired on December 16th, 2016 which featured skits of the Matsuno brothers racing horses.

English Dub Production Issues- After Viz Media acquired the rights to Osomatsu-San, it came out in September 2020 that the English Dub of Osomatsu-San was delayed to be reworked as well as having to replace Christopher Niosi (Choromatsu’s original VA) with Sean Chiplock, due to abuse allegations which Christopher later confessed to.

4th ED is the only ED without stop-motion- While the majority of the Osomatsu-San ending themes feature stop-motion using a variety of items such as toys, clothing, and food; the 4th ending (the second ending of the second season) uses slow-motion footage of paint being dumped onto busts of the Matsuno brothers.

Pine Tree- The kanji for “Matsu” translates to Pine Tree, which is why the pine tree symbol is so frequent in the show’s iconography, such as in the title and on the brothers’ sweaters.

The Hipipo Tribe and The Glistening Fruit- The first of two movies released to celebrate the sixth anniversary of the anime, which features the brothers journeying to find a fruit which grants wishes before encountering the Hipipo Tribe.

Hatabou’s Meat- In the episode “Tell Us, Hatabou”, Hatabou sells meat out of a variety of vendors, but when the brothers ask what kind of meat it is he refuses to answer. Earlier in the episode his employees try to boot him from the company, which leads to his new business venture, implying that the meat is of his former employees though it is never stated outright within the show.

The Soul’s Takoyaki Party and The Legendary Sleepover Party- The second of the two movies released to celebrate the sixth anniversary of the anime, which features the brothers hosting a takoyaki (grilled dough balls with octopus inside with a variety of toppings) party which turns into a sleepover.

Hair Color Change- In the original series Osomatsu-Kun, both the 60s and 80s, the brothers had brown hair but in Osomatsu-San they are depicted with black hair.

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May 24th- The Birthday of the Matsuno Brothers.

Fandubs- Due to the long development time and many delays of the official English Dub, there are multiple fandom dubs of the anime.

Fan Vocaloids- The Osomatsu-San fandom has many popular fan vocaloid covers, some of the most well-known including Matryoshka, Normie Eradication Committee, Rolling Girl, and LOVE 1000%.

Hesokuri Wars/Tabimatsu- Also known as “Osomatsu-San Hesokuri Wars -Battle of the NEETS-“ is tower-defense style strategy mobile game that was released in Japan in 2016 and later being released in English in 2017, before being shut down on October 2nd of 2022 to make way for Tabimatsu. Players would choose a team of 10 characters to fight through stages, with dozens of exclusive events and character variations being released. Many popular AUs in the fandom were inspired by sets released for Hesokuri Wars.

Each Brother’s Name Meaning- Osomatsu translates to lame, or Osoi which means slow- referring to him being the most “basic” of the brothers and lazy. Kara can mean emptiness, referring to his narcissism and chasing his brothers’ approval. Choroi translates to simple, referring to his more average personality. Ichimatsumuyo means checkered pattern (along the lines of a Go board). Jyushimatsu translates to society finch, which are known to be kind like Jyushi. Todomatsu meaning Manchurian fir or “finally”, as “finally” was his catchphrase in the original 60s anime.

Jyushimatsu’s Catchphrase Change- In the first season Jyushimatsu’s main catchphrase was “Muscle Muscle, Hustle Hustle” but in season two and onwards, it was changed more to “Booeh.” There wasn’t any explanation given by the show staff as to why it was changed.

Letter’s Contents- The entire letter Choromatsu had written in “Letter” was never revealed, with only one or two lines spoken by Choromatsu at the beginning of the skit describing what he’d written before later modifying it, leading fans to speculate exactly what was written.

Brothers are pure evil- At the end of the episode “Godmatsu”, in order to defeat Godmatsu the brothers combine their darkness to create Akamatsu. Once Godmatsu is defeated, they absorb only Akamatsu back into themselves, therefore only being made of their evil self. This possibly explains their more violent nature after this point in the series.

AOP Breakup- AOP is an idol group that formed in 2012 under the agency Nikkei Entertainment. The group created multiple songs for the anime, including the theme songs “Zenryoku Batankyu wa Yoiko Dake”, “Hanamaru Pippi wa Yoiko Dake”, “Maboroshi Wink”, and “nice to NEET You!” On December 14th, 2020 the band stated they would be ceasing activities before disbanding in 2021.

Sakurai Drama- Takahiro Sakurai is the original VA for Osomatsu who admitted in 2022 to having cheated on his wife for 10 years, planning to eventually marry his affair partner. Due to this scandal, Osomatsu-San content has been delayed for the past two years.

Religionmatsu- A popular AU which depicts the Matsu brothers as gods, devils, angels, and clergymen. One of the few AUs which was created by the fandom and not inspired by a Hesokuri Wars set.

Sickfics- A fanfiction genre in which one character cares for another who is sick. These fanfics are particularly popular in the Osomatsu-San fandom because of the episode “We Caught a Cold” in which all of the brothers catch a cold and each have a moment to care for the others.

Matsuno Family Dependents- A “wallpaper simulator” type mobile game where the player collects variants of the Matsu brothers and raises them.

Dekapanman- A Parody of Anpanman in which Dekapan dresses up as a hero that gives items from pants to children which was significantly censored due to the controversy and copyright infringement caused by the parody.

Shueisha Manga- Beginning in 2016, a manga series was released alongside the anime. Published by Shueisha in the magazine You from 2016 to 2018 then Cookie from 2018 to 2020 with 10 volumes of stories not featured in the anime.

Only Child Theory- Theory that states that Osomatsu is an Only child with a personality disorder that causes him to develop different personalities that are “his brothers”. As the first known sextuplets to have been born and all survive were born in 1974, many years after the original 60s anime aired. The skit “Sanematsu” is often used as proof for this theory.

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Stage Shows- “Osomatsu-San on Stage: SIX MEN’S SHOW TIME” is a musical adaptation of the original anime, with three seasons matching the anime and having been released on home media.

Episode 10 Controversy- There are some reports of Episode 10 causing controversy upon release for having characters transition to women for personal gain. (Though I will admit, in my research I could not find any comments/posts accusing the show of being transphobic. The only slight criticism I could find was of the ending being too harsh towards Chibita and Iyami’s actions and the episode’s pacing being too slow. I am not claiming that the controversy does or does not exist, or that the episode is or isn’t offensive, I just could not find any evidence in my research of people taking offense to it.)

More Than 6 Brothers- Theory that there are more than 6 brothers as in some scenes in the anime and some promotional material it appears that there’s more than 6 brothers. Though there are episodes in the anime in which another brother is accepted into the group or created such as Godmatsu or Akamatsu.

Where is Orange Matsu?- The brothers all fit the primary (Red- Osomatsu, Yellow- Jyushimatsu, Blue- Karamatsu) and secondary (Green- Choromatsu, Purple- Ichimatsu) colors with the exception of orange as Todomatsu’s main color is pink. This has led some to theorize that there is a secret orange brother. The show creators stated that they made Todomatsu’s color pink to make his style more feminine and youthful, as well as to show that he’s intentionally trying to not fit in with his brothers by not following the same pattern.

Pazzmatsu- AKA Puzzlematsu is a match-3-tiles puzzle mobile game released in Japan in 2016 which continued until April 2018 when it was rebooted as “New Pazzmatsu”.

Doramatsu- A series of audio drama CDs that include unique stories that did not appear in the anime.

Matsus Stay Dead After S2- In the finale of Season 2, the brothers die from a plane crash and are sent to hell for their numerous misdeeds. This theory posits that the brothers stayed dead after the end of season two and that season three is their personal hell. This is a joke theory to explain season three’s shift in focus.

Osomatsu-San the Live-Action Movie- A Live-Action movie with a unique story based on Osomatsu-San with members of the J-Pop group Snow Man playing the Matsu brothers.

Brothers can’t be told apart in 1st promo- In the first promotional image released for the anime, the brothers’ personalities and visual distinguishers hadn’t been ironed out yet so long-time fans of the series noticed that it’s near impossible to distinguish which brother is which in the image. The only brother that is able to be identified is the center brother holding Karamatsu’s signature glasses.

Osomatsu-Kun Grows Up- Technically Osomatsu-San is an alternate universe to the original Osomatsu-Kun series canon, as in 1993 a beer ad was published showing what the Matsu brothers became when they reached adulthood. Osomatsu becomes a salaryman, Karamatsu marries a grocer’s daughter and helps with the family business, Choromatsu becomes a policeman, Ichimatsu marries and becomes a CEO, Jyushimatsu becomes a doctor, and Todomatsu works in a fish market.

Light Novels- Osomatsu-San has spawned a handful of Light Novels and short stories with plots not included in the anime. Examples include: Osomatsu-San the Beforematsu and Aftermatsu, VS Kochikame, and Shut Up Osomatsu.

April Fools- To celebrate April Fools, Osomatsu-San has released multiple fake announcements and fake Tabimatsu sets. This includes the 2015 announcement that the series would be releasing a new Osomatsu-Kun project, the 2017 announcement that a live-action adaptation starring the Byplayers would replace the anime, and the 2019 Tabimatsu set with a Irasutoya art style.

Yamano to Matsuno- The last name of the family was originally Yamano but was changed to Matsuno last minute as Yamano was considered a more “generic” last name.

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Date or Work- Also known as “Osomatsu-San the Game” is an adventure game released in Japan in 2017 for the PSVita. The story has you play as a heroine who gets calls and texts from the brothers asking for advice on their quest to get a job.

Karamatsu is Bisexual- In the first Osomatsu-San movie Karamatsu says “Sorry to keep you waiting, Karamatsu girls and boys!” Also in a drama CD Karamatsu reads off a love poem that he wrote to a male convenience store worker named Kumada Youji. It’s still debated whether the drama CD is canon to the anime and if the line in the movie was just referring to his fans in a non-romantic or sexual sense.

Recycled Scripts- Some of the episodes such as “Iyami, Alone in the Wind”, “ESP Kitty”, and ”The Life of Chibita’s Flower” were based off of chapters of Osomatsu-Kun modified to fit the series. Some skits from Season 3 were also based off of Doramatsu tracks.

Do Matsu’s Smoke?- A topic of debate in the Western fandom, Karamatsu is shown to smoke in multiple episodes and Osomatsu has been shown to be surrounded by cigarette boxes previously but it hasn’t been stated whether the other four brothers smoke.

Brothers had freckles- In the original Akatsuka designs for the brothers, they were designed to have freckles on their cheeks as well as other different facial features. These were changed to make the faces look more cute and easier to draw.

Ichi’s Personality given to Todomatsu- Ichimatsu’s Personality was going to be more snarky and rude than his current more doom and gloom. His characterization was instead given to Todomatsu by Miyu Irino’s suggestion, thinking that the youngest brother being catty would be funnier.

Life-Sized Statues- For the 2016 Summer Wonder Festival, the company Figurex 3D printed life-size statues of the six brothers, with smaller versions of the figures being sold at the event as well. While some have reappeared at Osomatsu-San events, such as the Ichimatsu figure, some have not been seen since their original showcase; this has led fans to search for the statues current locations. There is a link to buy one of the statues from one of the Japanese websites that first reported the event, but the link is now dead and leads to an error page.

Osomatsu-Kun Video Game- AKA “Osomatsu-Kun: Nonsense Theater” is a platforming video game released for the Sega Mega Drive in 1988 based on the original Osomatsu-Kun manga to promote the upcoming anime. The game only had a total of three levels with confusing level design and bad controls that caused it to gain an infamous reputation. It has recently gained a cult following as a kusoge (a Japanese video game that is celebrated for its awful quality.)

Cheaper by the Dozen- The manga was originally loosely based on the TV Show “Cheaper By the Dozen” (an American film from 1950 about a couple and their 12 children) with there being 12 children, but Akatsuka found it too hard to fit 12 characters in a single panel so he decided to cut the amount in half. Eventually changing it to be identical sextuplet brothers.

Denki Mystery- A popular AU that started as a Hesokuri Wars set. As opposed to other Hesokuri Wars sets, Denki Mystery had an entire storyline based on mystery novels, David Lynch films, and Japanese horror.

Iyami + Dekapan Made By Akatsuka’s Assistant- Both the characters Iyami and Dekapan were created by Fujio Akatsuka’s Assistant and later added to the manga.

Rice balls are Govt plants/Destroy NEETS Theory- Theory that the Riceballs were created by the government to reform NEETs to be functioning members of society.

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Six Same Faces #3 Song in Japan- On the week of December 28th, 2015 the song SIX SAME FACES ～今夜は最高!!!!!!~ (the first ending song of the first season) reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in Japan, following the album’s release on December 16th, 2015.

Clone Theory- Theory that states that the brothers were cloned from Osomatsu. (I will admit I cannot find my previous evidence of this theory, if anyone does have proof of someone creating this theory or evidence for the theory please let me know.)

Sheeh Was a Real Trend- Iyami’s catchphrase/punchline used to be a cultural meme when Osomatsu-Kun was big in Japan. Famous figures to imitate Iyami include Godzilla and John Lenon from The Beatles.

VR Game- A virtual reality game collab that ran in Anime Plaza Machida and Adore’s Sunshine Store from 2017 to 2018 in which the player would hang out with the Matsu brothers in the bathhouse. It was later released theatrically as “Movies in VR!” in 2018 with “Evangelion: Another Impact”.

Fesmatsu- To celebrate each season’s release, a festival was thrown which would feature live action skits performed by the voice cast.

Todo is the hardest to animate- According to some of the animators who worked on the first season of the anime, Todomatsu was the hardest to animate of the six brothers because of his more feminine and youthful mannerisms.

Pachinko Games- Pachinko (an arcade gambling game) Games made in collaboration with Osomatsu-San, typically reusing animation from the anime though some have original animation exclusive to particular pachinko games. Examples include: Pachislot: Osomatsu-San, Pachislot: Osomatsu-San ~The Surprise~, & CR Osomatsu-San THE Drum.

Korean Dub Censorship- Due to South Korea’s strict censorship laws, Osomatsu-San was heavily censored by completely removing shots or scenes that featured characters being nude or wearing swimsuits. Some of the ridiculous censoring goes to the point where if a character is wearing a bikini, the entire screen will be cropped to only show their chin and up. Any scenes including nudity, swearing, violence, and sexual references were cut from airing or censored to hell and back (which to be fair is 99% of Osomatsu-San.)

Browser Games- Games that were available through Yahoo, some which were ported to AU SmartPass in the Osomatsu-San NEET Collection. Some examples include: Quiz Battle, Pleasing Totoko-Chan, & Osomatsu-SAN’s Black Factory.

Love Letter Board Game- A board game which players play as the brothers trying to woo Totoko-Chan.

*Matsuno Official Sex Toys- In collaboration with Kanojo Toys, a Japanese adult toy manufacturer, two dildos replicating Ichimatsu’s and Jyushimatsu’s canon lengths were released. The items were meant to be gag gifts but sold better than expected. The official website mocking Jyushimatsu’s girth and Ichimatsu’s length. “Hand massagers” of the other four brothers were also released. I hope y’all like this iceberg because now I’m being aggressively marketed at Japanese sex toys for researching everything on here.

S3E10 Aired on Crunchyroll before Japan- The tenth episode of the third season of the anime was delayed from airing as the channel was broadcasting the TV Tokyo Live 2020 U.S. Women’s Open which had previously been delayed due to rain. Though due to an error, the episode was released on time on streaming platforms early.

Tier 7-

Dmatsu-San- An internet series animated with Flash that aired on NTT DoComo to tie in with season 2 of the anime. The series includes 12 episodes, each at a minute’s length. Each episode features one of the sextuplets interacting with either Totoko or Iyami.

# of Dayons- In the episode “Let’s Get a Job” the brothers work in a factory that is revealed to be creating Dayons or clones of Dayon- as well as in the episode “Dayon Tribe” it’s shown that there’s an entire society living within Dayon’s stomach. This has led fans to question how many Dayons there are in the world of the anime, or if every appearance of Dayon is a different Dayon.

Sheeh-Wave- An internet radio series with the VA for Iyami interviewing other voice actors in character as Iyami. Having two seasons with the first airing from 2015 to 2016 and the second airing from 2017 to 2018 broadcast on Animate.TV.

*PASH Reveals Matsunos fetishes- In a magazine interview with the VAs for the Matsu brothers, each of their VAs had to guess their character’s fetish. Osomatsu- Boobs, Karamatsu- “As long as there’s love”, Choromatsu- “I won’t say” or humiliation as said in a Drama CD, Ichimatsu- Paw pads, Jyushimatsu- “Eh?”, Todomatsu- legs and bellybutton wrinkles.

2 Withheld Skits- 2 skits that were removed after the Dekapanman apology. Presumably parodies of other Japanese children’s media, but no information about what they were have been released.

The Red String of Fate Lost Fan Song- A fan vocaloid that was released on YouTube and Niconico Douga that featured a thumbnail with the sextuplets laying in a circle with a red string connecting them together. The red string wraps around Osomatsu’s finger and forms a heart in Todomatsu’s hands. The song had the brothers sing about their connection together before bursting into tears at the song’s climax. The video has been taken down since 2020 and is now lost media.

*Fetishmatsu- The part of the Osomatsu-San community that creates fetish media featuring Osomatsu-San characters. Please take caution when researching further, because I’m not messing up my search history any further.

*Live-Action Matsu Porn- Osomatsu-San being such a popular series, multiple live-action porn videos featuring the Osomatsu-San characters (mainly featuring Karamatsu & Ichimatsu). Examples include: Karamatsu Maturbates for You, IchiKara Hajimeyo!, and Ichimatsu Spanks It.

*Amputee Karamatsu- An infamous piece of fetishmatsu art that depicts Karamatsu with his legs cut off.

Osomatsu-Sanpo- A Pokemon-GO style game where players would find and catch different variations of the sextuplets through AR on their mobile device. It only ran from February to September 2017.

Swimsuit Hesokuri Set- An unreleased Hesokuri set which has the Matsu brothers wearing pretty plain-looking one-piece bathing suits. Possibly used for testing out game mechanics in updates.

What Does Sheeh Mean?- Iyami’s catchphrase which he will scream out when surprised. When asked what the phrase meant, Fujio Akatsuka never answered, leaving the phrase a mystery to this day.

*IchiKara Endurance Battle- An infamous doujinshi piss fic with Ichimatsu and Karamatsu having an “endurance battle.” Please take caution when researching further.

*Periodmatsu- An image of a Matsu brother drawn in period blood on someone’s thigh posted by the account “Periodmatsu”. It is debated whether the image was faked or real. Often confused for Period Drama Osomatsu-San, an episode from the second season of the anime.

*Banana Milky Way (Meiboku)- An infamous beastiality doujinshi with Ichimatsu and the tiger from S1E10.

*Assault Machine Gun- An infamous 2016 doujinshi by Tellmin in which the Matsu brothers are sexually assaulted and r*ped for not being able to pay their debts to Chibita.

Rejected Bathhouse Quiz Short- A rejected skit from “Christmas Osomatsu-San”. Airing only at the 2017 Spring Nationwide Invitational Screening Festival alongside clips of each Matsu brother depending on which room you entered. Now considered to be lost media.

*Todokaras- An infamous member of the fandom that scammed their fans/followers, groomed minors, promoted beastiality, abused animals, and claimed victimhood. This is just *some* of their behavior. Please take caution when researching further.

Thank you all for all of your support and patience, if you have any questions I will try to answer to the best of my ability!

#osomatsu san #mr osomatsu #ososan #osomatsu matsuno #choromatsu matsuno #jyushimatsu matsuno #mr. osomatsu #karamatsu matsuno #todomatsu matsuno #Osomatsu San iceberg #osomatsu #karamatsu #Choromatsu #ichimatsu matsuno #ichimatsu #jyushimatsu #todomatsu

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July 24, 2020 - Taylor's album, folklore, was released

"It started with imagery. Visuals that popped into my mind and piqued my curiosity. Stars drawn around scars. A cardigan that still bears the scent of loss twenty years later. Battleships sinking into the ocean, down, down, down. The tree swing in the woods of my childhood. Hushed tones of "let's run away" and never doing it. The sun drenched month of August, sipped away like a bottle of wine. A mirrored disco ball hovering above a dance floor. A whiskey bottle beckoning. Hands held through plastic. A single thread that, for better or for worse, ties you to your fate. Pretty soon these images in my head grew faces or names and became characters. I found myself not only writing my own stories, but also writing about or from the perspective of people I've never met, people I've known, or those I wish I hadn't."

In April 2020, Taylor had planned to launch a concert tour to promote her seventh studio album, Lover (2019), but it was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On July 23, 2020, she posted nine captionless, black-and-white photos on Instagram that together formed an image of her standing alone in a forest. Shortly afterward, Taylor shared a message across all her social media platforms announcing the midnight release of her eighth studio album. She explained: "Most of the things I had planned this summer didn't end up happening, but there is something I hadn't planned on that DID happen. And that thing is my 8th studio album, Folklore." She confirmed that the forest image was the album’s cover and revealed the tracklist. The Wall Street Journal noted that the unexpected release "caught fans and the music business off-guard," while Billboard described it as having "blindsided the pop music world" and provided a welcome surprise during the lockdown. Folklore arrived just eleven months after Lover, marking the quickest release turnaround of her career at the time, surpassing the previous one year and nine months between Reputation (2017) and Lover. In a separate post, Taylor also announced that the music video for the song “cardigan” would premiere simultaneously with the album.

During the YouTube premiere countdown for the "cardigan" music video, Taylor teased that the album's lyrics were filled with many of her trademark Easter eggs: "One thing I did purposely on this album was put the Easter eggs in the lyrics, more than just the videos. I created character arcs and recurring themes that map out who is singing about who... For example, there's a collection of three songs I refer to as the Teenage Love Triangle. These three songs explore a love triangle from all three people's perspectives at different times in their lives." She referred to the album as "wistful and full of escapism. Sad, beautiful, tragic. Like a photo album full of imagery, and all the stories behind that imagery." Described "cardigan" as a song that explores "lost romance and why young love is often fixed so permanently in our memories," and pointed-out the self-written track, "my tears ricochet", as the first song she wrote for the album.

Singles on folklore (2020):

cardigan

exile

betty

#taylor swift #onthisday #taylurking #tswiftedit #2020 #july 2020 #album release

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marimayscarlett · 2 months ago

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The untitled album turns 6 today 🎶💿

On this day in 2019, Rammstein released their seventh studio album. What was significant and different compared to previous albums was that this one had no written title on the cover—just an image of a matchstick. As a result, it came to be known as the “untitled” or “matchstick” album.

Richard's recurring statement in past interviews that no new album was planned is widely known. After the LIFAD tour ended in 2013, the band took a year off, and after one more meeting, another year. The general consensus was that they didn’t want to pressure themselves or each other, since the working phase for the LIFAD album had been very exhausting in terms of group dynamics. In an interview in 2015, Till revealed that the band would be meeting in September 2015 for a casual, creative gathering. In October 2015, this photo was published on the official website, showing the band improvising in Schneider’s studio:

It was decided that the band would work between the festival tours of 2016 and 2017, and that rest periods should be respected. Richard worked on his demos together with Till; the final results were presented to the rest of the band during their meetings and discussed.

As the first result of that creative period, the song 'Ramm4' was introduced during the 2016 tour. Flake commented: “We wanted to show the world that we are still together and that we are creating new music.” To this day, the song hasn’t been officially released, although it was used again as the opening song on last year’s tour.

At the end of 2016, work resumed. In March 2017, Richard mentioned in this interview for the Rammstein in Paris film that at that point, 35 almost-finished songs existed, and that the wait would be worth it. Over the course of the year, these drafts were reduced to 28. Sky van Hoff also mentioned that same year that he would be working with Rammstein. Work on the compositions continued until spring 2018, apparently under a rule of four working days per week (Monday through Thursday). The song “Deutschland” in particular weighed heavily on the band - the lyrics prompted them to repeatedly look back on their own past and exchange their views:“Everyone of us expressed his opinion in detail. All of us talked about our experiences and feelings with respect to Deutschland. Some of us even told stories about themselves that I never heard before.” (Deutschland Photobook)

Recording took place in spring 2018 at La Fabrique Studios near Nîmes in southern France, with recordings made for a total of 16 songs.

Jacob Hellner was no longer involved, his role was taken over by Olsen Involtini. In late summer 2018, the orchestral and choir parts were recorded in Minsk. In December of the same year, 11 of the 16 songs were mixed by Rich Costey, Olsen Involtini, and Richard in Santa Monica, California.

As a teaser for the album, a tracklist with placeholders for letters and durations was released in 2019, hinting at the song titles:

DEUTSCHLAND – 05:26

+ADI+ – 03:00

++++ DICH – 03:00

A+S+Ä+D+R – 03:00

++X – 03:00

P+PP+ – 03:00

+AS +CH ++E++ – 03:00

+IA+AN+ – 03:00

WE++ WE+ – 03:00

+A++OO – 03:00

+ALL++ANN – 03:00

Audio snippets, each featuring a short instrumental segment from one of the songs, gave further clues to the tracks.

Starting on the album’s release day, a large truck toured various cities in Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Austria. At each stop, visitors were given a special code they could use to win 2x2 tickets to the sold-out shows of the 2019 Europe Stadium Tour.

The album itself was visually dominated by the colors white and white. A making of video was released showing the photo shoot, which featured photographer Jes Larsen working with the band.

More little facts:

If you ordered the album in Germany from Saturn or MediaMarkt, you received a free promotional T-shirt, which has still never been officially released. Another special promotion took place in Long Beach, California: if you bought the album at the store Fingerprints Music, you had the chance to receive a free Rammstein logo tattoo.

The song “Deutschland” triggered a wave of outrage in Germany, as it was frequently misinterpreted and the music video was considered offensiven - particularly due to its references to the Holocaust.

The music video for “Radio” was projected onto a building wall in Berlin-Mitte on April 25, 2019, at 8:55 p.m., shortly before the album’s release. About 1000 fans attened the presentation:

Olsen Involtini also took on the role of mediator during the creative process. Richard reported the following: “Because of his presence, the energy between Paul and I changed dramatically. I don’t know why. It’s almost like couples therapy. It’s not about going there and getting advice from a therapist. It’s more about if you go to a therapist and you’re sitting in front of another person, you’re listening to what the other person is saying, and while they’re saying something, you’re thinking of strategies on how to fight against it. So, all of a sudden, I was listening to what he was saying and he was listening to what I was going to say. Individually, we are very, very different. Black and white. If he says ‘Yes,’ I say ‘No.’ It’s always the same story. But somehow we need that for the Rammstein universe.” (Revolver)

Sources: rammsteinworld rammwiki affenknecht discogs dw.com kerrang

#almost forgot this was in my drafts over all the weird stuff that's happening lately #happy birthday untitled!#rammstein #till lindemann #richard kruspe #paul landers #christoph schneider #flake lorenz #oliver riedel #album anniversary #quotes & interviews #research & rammsplaining

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Y'know what, I haven't watched HTTYD 3 since 2019. I remember broad strokes and that it sucked. So I figured I'd rewatch it and go point by point like I did with the live action. Why not

I won't be talking much about Toothless's design and overall visual changes cause I already have. I don't like em, Toothless looks like a dog, light fury's design is downright sexist and sucks ass, etc. I'm focusing on the story

I really like the shows, but I haven't seen them in years so those won't play much of a part in any of this either

TL;DR written post-watch:

This just doesn't feel like an HTTYD movie. It feels like when a gaming IP is handed to a different studio and the next game sucks so bad it can barely stand with the rest of the series

I had more to say on this movie than the live action by about 1000 words. And in a way, yeah the Hidden world is worse. The live action is just a soulless copy of a great movie, it's ignoreable. But the Hidden world is the final film in the trilogy, the movie that caps off the story. It mattered, and it failed at everything a good conclusion should do

Everyone is out of character at least a little bit, visually it's vastly inferior or just doesn't fit with the rest of the films, barely any of tjr jokes land. And above all, it takes the themes and story of HTTYD 1 and 2 and outright ignores or goes against them

• Okay FIRST OF ALL, not starting the movie with the narration feels inconsistent, the movie's just started and doesn't feel right Okay cool entrance, however. Why the hell is Toothless' alpha mode RGB active? He doesn't have an alpha to challenge

• And furthermore, they went through the effort of intimidating the guard and then just. Immediately take their masks off and reassure him they're not dangerous like. What was the point of that

• And the rest of the riders are presented as bumbling idiots who can't work together despite being a pretty good team even in movie 1. (Aside from Astrid) Character assassination isn't comedy HTTYD3. I feel like this is gonna be painfully relevant throughout this whole movie

• If it was supposed to be a stealth mission. Why the fuck did you, walk in front of the guard and dramatically light a fire? This feels like a mistake thats written out as early as the second draft the hell is it still in here for

• Why are they leaving without freeing all the dragons? Those are humans you can in fact beat them with 5 dragons, doesn't matter how many guards there are I don't buy it

• Presenting the monologue as a resort is. Kinda dumb, it doesn't feel as impactful as the previous two

• Tuffnut's beard thing is a dumb joke

• Snotlout's little subplot of crushing or just, acting that way to Hiccups mom is. A choice. A terrible horrendous choice. But a choice. I had blocked it out from memory it's so annoying

• "The real hero was Toothless," Toothless barely did anything but ok. Guess this is meant to foreshadow how he's gonna leave with hiccup asking "what would we do without you" and it feels hamfisted

• Also, Hiccup is acting like Toothless is a dog, not his friend. Stark contrast to movies 1 and 2

• "Perhaps you rely too much on your dragons and not enough on one another" WOMAN I DON'T WANNA HEAR IT FROM YOU. MISS "STAYED AWAY FROM HER HOME FOR 20 YEARS IN A DRAGON SANCTUARY BECAUSE SHE DIDN'T TRUST HER FELLOW HUMANS WOULD UNDERSTAND HER." FUCK OUTTA HERE.

• "And where do you suppose we put these ones??" "Eh we'll make room" The people i live with when I bring 5 more dragon figures home fr

• The Hobgobbler is great, stupid little thing I like it

• Valka beating Spitelout in arm wrestling. Fun, nice character moment, she lived with dragons no shit she'd have muscle from climbing and fighting trappers and whatnot. Snotlout's little input? Not funny, quit it. It's been 5 minutes and you've run this joke into the ground

• Okay I said I wouldn't talk much on the visuals and this is a bit cinema sins but. Hiccup throws An apple to Toothless, Tothless has his saddle on, the next shot when he's snarling at the Hobgobbler. The saddle is gone. Just. Sloppy movie man

• "God help us" why not Odin help us? That's what they've been saying since movie 1. It's small things like this that shows the person who wrote this mess just barley knew the first 2 movies

• "Hang up those saddles and get married!" Ah yes, fun uncle Gobber who never married for this and one other reason is pressuring the kids to marry. So very in character(sarcasm)

• Again with the beard. Not funny

• "One day you're gonna pick a fight yoh can't win" No he's gonna pick a fight, win, then give up anyway once his opponent is already dead

• Grimmel is not intimidating at all I'm sorry he looks like I can snap him in half. Voice doesn't help much

• So his ass never heard of the night fury, even though he knows of Stoick. How. That's like the first thing anyone says about Hiccup

• "The only dragon they left us from last night's raid" WHY. LITERALLY- Toothless smelled there was a dragon there, he should've dragged Hiccup back to see. That just makes him and Toothless look stupid

• Killing the dragon in one shot, on screen. It's alright, decent way to show he's "scary"

• Hidden world story flashback is stupid and contrived. It's obvious they didn't have it in mind during movie 1 or 2. Sure expand but make it make sense

• What's more Dean had said he "though of how the story ends and wrote HTTYD2 to be the bridge between the beginning and the end" then why not even a passing mention of the hidden world huh? Bullshit

• Toothless is a dog. Just. Fucking stupid man I can't say much on it. He used to help with the map, and now he's trying to play fetch. Again. BULLSHIT

• Fucking hate how marriage is the be all end all goal of a relationship. Fuck off with that amatonormative nonsense (Befroe someone says it was the olden days IT'S A FRANCHISE ABOUT DRAGONS IT'S FANTASY)

• Astrid is right, abandoning Berk is total bs

• Again witn the Snotlout mom gag-

• Astrid and Hiccup's banter overall is alright. A bit worse than their talk in HTTYD2 but not bad

• Oh there she is. The single worst thing about this movie. The parallel of the downed dragon shot but make it sultry is DOWN RIGHT DISRESPECTFUL

• God she's so ugly stop with the close ups her face looks deformed

• Hiccup is just stupid now I guess, he didn't even try to move out the way of that blast

• Why is Hiccup instructing Fishlegs to draw the light fury?? He CAN DRAW. IT'S ONE OF THE THINGS HIM AND TOOTHLESS CONNECTED WITH WHEN THEY MET. Y'know forbidden friendship all that?

• Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III would NEVER make a "I hate my wife" joke. He's sarcastic not a jackass

• Yknow why this whole dynamic of friend has a crush and ignores the other friend pisses me off? It reminds me too much of this:

Anyway,

• "Just trace your Toothless card and make her white" oh if only. Toothless is actually a good design. Light fury is. Shit.

• Hiccup is right, Astrid wouldn't be a romantic, nor would she be encouraging this shit. But the plot demands it

• Tuffnut is just being an ass here and it's not funny. They're friends, if he was genuenly helping but happened to be a little mean about it fine, but he's just written like an asshole for the sake of comedy. And character assassination isn't comedy

• Also this forest doesn't even look like Berk it looks like a jungle. I didn't think they saw her on Berk because I remembered what it looked like and it didn't register as Berk

• Eret explaining about Grimmel is actually done well, it makes him sound intimidating. Too bad he isn't

• Okay thats actually pretty imposing and creepy, well shot. But Hiccup buddy don't LIGHT A FIRE SWORD THAT DRIPS FIRE INSIDE YOUR WOODEN HOUSE

• WHY THE FUCK DIDN'T HE WAKE UP TOOTHLESS BEFORE THAT? Contrived out of character illogical bullshit

• Okay I don't buy he could've hunted every night fury. That's a whole species sir, you can't know there aren't others around. And they're the dragon known for hiding damn well so

• "You wish dragons to live free among us, like equals? A toxic notion, my boy. History has shows that we are the superior species. What if word of your misguided ideas were to spread? It would be the undoing of civilization as we know it." Damn, Grimmel be talking about dragons the way right-wingers talk about minorities. HOW NICE HE ENDS UP RIGHT IN THE END AND THE DRAGONS REALLY CAN'T LIVE WITH HUMANS AS EQUALS GREAT MESSAGE THERE (sarcasm)

(But it's because humans don't deserve them! Still. The message that fighting for equality is fruitless and segregation is the way to go is, pretty damn bad any way you slice it)

• Alright cool it was a plan then, makes sense he wouldn't go wake up Toothless. However. Gobber you're right behind him. GRAB HIS ASS. KILL HIM. YOU COULD'VE DONE IT BEFORE HE WHISTLED

• Neat battle scene I guess but. Not very logical, Again could've killed him

• It's a nice sentiment of we are Berk but. Still doesn't make the most sense

• Tuffnut knowing the world is round is funny, that gag is fine

• Toothless wouldn't hesitate for a second to go after Hiccup. He wouldn't wait to smile to the light fury. CHARACTER ASSASINATION IS NOT COMEDY

• Grimmel enjoying the hunt is fine, nothing bad about the scene

•"When Hiccup blows it as chief" Sntlout's an ass. He's not that much of an ass

• "Who died and made you chief" and here is is. The single. Most offensive line in this whole movie. Snotlout cried at Stoick's funeral. There's no small chance he's Stoick's nephew. He's Hiccups friend. There's no reason for him to be this mean and insensitive.

CHARACTER ASSASINATION IS. NOT. COMEDY.

• There Toothless goes acting like a damn dog again

• Walking into a pillar, trying to look cool and slipping. That's not Toothless. Toothless in movies 1 and 2 was actually, y'know cool. He had his silly moments but he was never clumsy. Only when Hiccup was messing with his tail for tests did they both eat shit

• Why the fuck does he look like he can't control his own wings. And furthermore. We don't know about his parents, he could've been hatched when they were already gone sure. But in movie 1 he knew damn well how to, be a night fury. He was hanging upside down he was warming up his place to sleep, he clearly had figured out how to be a dragon. This is just making him look stupid for the sake of bad comedy

• And his expressions are way too human. He had some of that in thrnfirst 2 movies but he was still clearly more animalistic. Here it's way too cartoony for what he's supposed to be

• Hiccup is decently in character especially considering he seems to be sleep deprived. And Toothless does walk on his back legs on occasion, so fine

• Gotta love how because the light fury needs to be impressive and sleek they've just made Toothless into a complete moron. Because women are cool and men are bumbling idiots amirite guys a man can't be intelligent- what's that our main character is a man and intelligent and his dragon was defined in large part by his intelligence in the first movie? No but. But idiot trying to get a cool girl funny..

CHARACTER ASSASINATION IS NOT COMEDY GOD FUCKING DAMMIT

• Aw, he drew her a thing. It's cute he's improving and can actually draw now, like, showing he's intelligent that's good. But also, it's echoing forbidden friendship. One of the most pivotal moments of his and HICCUP'S story. That's their thing. And to see it done so casually and to impress a girl really leaves a bad taste in my mouth

• "Oh now you can draw" so. This is sudden. He suddenly developed the ability to draw to impress the light fury. FORGET ANYTHING POSITIVE I JUST SAID, THIS SCENE MAKES NO SENSE AND IT'S FUCKING INSULTING

• And the parallel of the light fury stepping onto the line, like Hiccup did in HTTYD 1. Y'know what this moment actually speaks a lot to just how badly this movie fumbled its characters. In movie 1 Toothless was intelligent and defiant. He didn't want what he drew stepped on, he enforced it with warning growls. And Hiccup listened. Hiccup understood and respected what Toothless was asking of him.

• The light fury growls back, and Toothless just drops it. She has no respect for him, but he accepts it because he wants her. That's legitimately toxic that's like if your crush stepped onto your sketchbook but you just allowed it because you want them to like you. Boundaries are important, and I know I'm going on about a 2 second gag but putting it next to the original scene its mirroring really puts into perspective how bad the relationship between Toothless and the light fury is

• She walks around the drawing after but, only after Toothless dropped it first

• I like that they acknowledge Gift of the Night fury. However. Their explanation of "he didn't have a reason to" is absolutely bullshit I'm sorry it's the writers covering their asses from criticism

• It's cute how excited Toothless is AND that he waits to make sure Hiccup is really okay with it. That's a glimpse of the real Toothless

• Toothless going invisible with alpha lightning powers is. Busllsit plain and simple, makes no sense, only there to make him look cooler that's it. He doesn't need it. It's getting into Mary Sue territory, he's cool enough

• Ironic that this Aurora Borealis looks almost as bad as the live action one. And nowhere near as good as in movie 1

• IM SORRY THAT ONE NOISE FROM THE LIGHT FURY DEADASS SOUNDED LIKE A MOAN WHAT THE FUCK-

• Hiccup is the only person with a semblance of a brain right now. Yeah, the light fury isn't trustworthy

• Gobber's evidence would suggest I'm tasty joke is actually petty good

• Lose the limp. Really. We're making fun of amputees and people with limps now. Gobber limps too. Just. Fuck this movie man

• What was the point of getting off the dragons there? Just to show off we can?

• Snotlout being deliberately ignored in favor of Eret suggesting the same thing is an alright joke I guess

• The dragons Grimmel uses being drugged by their own venom is a cool idea. And makes him a bit of a hypocrite which is always good for a villain

• Grimmel's face here, perfectly describes how I feel because what the actual shit do you mean they didn't notice Ruffnut was gone??

• Making Tuffnut an actual moron again, for the sake of a joke. Is stupid

•"You gave him his freedom. What did you expect?" I'd say Astrid shut your mouth, but she'd never say that so WRITERS SHUT YOUR MOTUTHS, using the "sensible" character as a mouthpiece doesn't make your stupid point any less stupid

• And she's dumbed down too because she needs Valka to tell her to go talk to Hiccup. Httyd 1 Astrid would never be this. Passive and stupid

• Ruffnut is dumbed down too, talking and annoying the villain while being held prisoner is fine, it's a good gag, but when she mentioned the new island it was clear she wasn't annoying him on purpose, she was just. Stupid. Extra stupid to tell him about the island

• The hidden world with all the neon colorful stuff is pretty. But it doesn't look anything like httyd. The series is defined by being more rugged and with duller colors, even for the colorful dragons. This whole movie just feels like the contrast has been turned way up and it doesn't work for the franchise

• So now Toothless is king because. He's the main character? Did these dragons have an alpha before? Did Toothless solo another alpha off screen? If they didn't have one why listen to one now?

• THAT is the real Toothless, shoving aside other dragons to get to Hiccup and Astrid and save them

• That flashback was really cute I'll give em that. How it relates to the current situation is CRIMINAL. No, someone getting fucking kidnapped(and you thinking they're dead) is NOT the same as them being alive and well and running away with a lover

• Oh so now Toothless is sad because he's away from his girlfriend, while his best friend of 6 years could've died, because he went out looking for him, because he didn't come home like they agreed. Fucking hell he's so out oc character. And we're supposed to side with Toothless here. Right. Fuck no

• "I never look back, Hiccup" I think there's been a mispronunciation there I think it should be "I had no idea how to get the villain to the protagonists so I chose the laziest option, Hiccup" yeah that sounds about right

• Okay back into Cinema Sins here but hoooow did Grimmel tie up Toothless and the light fury that fast?? How? Lazy writing, again

• Also it's just dawned on me the light fury never gets a name. Not even in supplemental media. The fucking BABIES HAVE NAMES. But nope couldn't come up with one for her, despite light fury being the species name and there being more of them. Should say how much of a character she is

• "But you are nothing without your dragon." Yep, true Grimmel, that's kinda the point of the franchise that they work best when together, they're a team. Goes for everyone else and their dragons too

• VALKA HAS TO MAKE ASTRID GO TALK TO HICCUP. AGAIN. THEY WE'RE BOTH DONE SO DIRTY HERE IT'S NOT EVEN FUNNY. THIS MOVIE CAME OUT IN 2019 I THOUGHT WE KNEW HOW TO WRITE WOMWN BY THEN. I KNOW WE DID, HTTYD 1 WAS LEAGUES BETTER WITH ASTRID THAN THIS. AND IT CAME OUT ALMOST A DECADE EARLIER. FUCKS SAKE

• The talk itself was fine

• When Tuffnut called him marriage material I got so confused because I deadass forgot the "subplot" of him teaching Hiccup to be more manly. That's how memorable the dialogue of this movie is

• Alright the suits actually paid off that's good

• "That snake" Back to forgettable writing I have no idea how he screwed the other viking villains over and what the plan was and what they thought it was- whatever

• Oh wow first time the theme or any memorable music has kicked in, faintly in the background. Great

• Cute and all but why throw away your whole ass custom sword? Stupid move for a mildly cool moment

• "I'm sorry bud, for everything." Sir you are like the one person in this movie who has nothing to apologize for

• "It's almost like we're a team" You have been. Since movie 1.

• The hobgobblers have the single best arc in this movie

• Wow look at Toothless being agile and capable again. For 2 minutes

• Lightning powers. Right. Still stupid. And how that didn't kill Hiccup I dunno. The dragon suit protected him maybe? Anyway, why is Grimmel looking shocked?? He hunted down all night furies has he never seen any of them do this before??

• Hiccup sacrificing himself for Toothless, absolutely in character, he would, no question

• Grimmel tearing apart the flight suit in slow mo is also pretty good, as is Hiccup's prosthetic leg being what ultimately saves him from Grimmel

• Nice parallel to HTTYD 1 with Astrid, that's alright

•Why the fuck is Valka encouraging Snotlout's stupid ass behavior??

• "I was so busy fighting for a world I wanted, that I didn't think about what you needed" great sentiment, too bad IT MAKES NO FUCKING SENSE FOR THIS STORY. TOOTHLESS AND THE DRAGONS HAVE REPEATEDLY SHOWN THEY LIKE BEING WITH THE VIKINGS. THEY GO LAY EGGS AND SHIT AND COME BACK. THEY AREN'T AT WAR, THEY HAVE SHELTER AND FOOD AT ALL TIMES THEY JUST, LIKE HANGING OUT WITH THE HUMANS

• STAYING WITH THE VIKINGS IS LITERALLY AS BENEFICIAL FOR THE DRAGONS AS IT IS THE HUMANS

• THIS WHOLE GOODBYE IS SO FUCKING EMPTY BECAUSE IT FEELS FORCED. BECAUSE NO ONE IS STATING THE OBVIOUS THAT, NO THEY DON'T NEED TO LEAVE

•"You'll be safe there. Safer than you could ever be with me" oh so, we're acting like we didn't just defeat the villain and everything is fine huh? Sure. Whatever you need for you shitty empty nonsensical ending to work, movie

• The goodbye isn't even getting to me because it's just so. Stupid.

• Aaaaww well isn't this nice. An amatonormative wedding between two people for who it's so its way out of character to be getting married, but they have to because they're the main girl and boy and being in a relationship means marriage MUST happen. Of course. So cute, so doesn't make me wanna throw a brick through my TV

• Fishlegs has a plushie of a Gronkle in his backpack, because he can't let go of the dragons. Rightfully so my guy you didn't have to

• The background vikings going "I thought it would never happen." "Finally, right?" Shut the fuck up

• "There were dragons when I was a boy" and there it is. The monologue that ruined the whole movie. Because Dean Deblois just HAD to have it in there. The monologue from the book, that doesn't even fit the movie because I ain't never seen a scuttly little brown dragon and the sea dragons we've seen correct me if I'm wrong, ain't nowhere near that big

•And of course they have kids. Because WE ALL KNOW THE ONLY PORPOSE OF BEING TOGETHER IS MARRIAGE AND KIDS BECAUSE IF YOU DON'T HAVE KIDS IT'S A MORAL FAILING

• Why thе hell were Toothless, his girl and their kids(BECAUSE WE ALL KNOW THE ONLY PURPOSE OF BEING TOGETHER-) just. Conveniently not inside the hidden world when Hiccup and Astrid went to look for them? And far enough away that their ship wouldn't be carried off by currents and into the hole? Lazy. Fucking. Writing.

• And why does Toothless not immediately recognize Hiccup? Is it the fuckass beard? He does look nothing like himself with it

• This whole sequence is pointless and was there for merch(the baby night lights) and so audiences wouldn't riot that the vikings and dragons never saw each other again, although correct me if I'm wrong I think Dean's mentioned that this IS their last meeting which. Shitty

• Until the time comes that the dragons can return in peace… OR YOU COULD BRUTE FORCE THE PEACE LIKE YOU ALWAYS HAVE AND IT'S ALWAYS WORKED??

• HICCUP, BUDDY, DOING THE SAME THING AND EXPECTING DIFFERNET RESULTS(THAT IT WON'T WORK THIS TIME) IS THE DEFENITION OF INSANITY

• And that, I think is the perfect note to end on. Insanity. Because that's what I feel watching it. This movie is so, so stupid, contrived, lazy and inconsistent. To me, quality wise, it's on the same level of the live action in just how shit it is, and how much it undermines every aspect of HTTYD

#How to train your dragon #Httyd 3 #httyd the hidden world #httyd 3 criticism #The hidden world criticism #httyd live action salt #A bit #Httyd

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⋆｡𖦹°‧𓂅 BLAKE’s PROFILE

⠀ ⎯⎯⎯⎯ 𓈒 ˙ Blake Sarelia Abramova (born September 2nd, 1997), professionally known mononymously as Blake, is a Chinese-Russian singer, actress, and global entertainer based in South Korea and China. She is a member of the South Korean girl group TWICE, formed by JYP Entertainment in 2015. Outside of her music career, Blake is celebrated as an award-winning actress and is officially recognized as the highest paid actress in China, topping Forbes China’s Celebrity Rich List for multiple consecutive years. In April 2025, Blake made her highly anticipated solo debut with her first full-length studio album, B, which showcased her transformation into a multi-talented solo artist. The album highlighted her rapping skills and songwriting abilities for the first time, earning widespread praise for its mature and experimental sound.

Alongside her solo debut, Blake launched her own original celebrity talk show, B’s Secret Room, which premiered on YouTube and streaming platforms in May 2025.

⌕ ‣ BASIC INFO ׁ⠀ ࣭ ⠀⠀⊹

˳ ׄ ཐིiཋྀ ⟡ BIRTH NAME — Blake Sarelia Abramova

˳ ׄ ཐིiཋྀ ⟡ KOREAN NAME — Bae Ra-hee (배라희)

˳ ׄ ཐིiཋྀ ⟡ CHINESE NAME — Sòng Sīlín

˳ ׄ ཐིiཋྀ ⟡ NAME(s) MEANING —

✦ BLAKE (블레이�� / 布蕾克)

• Origin: Old English

• Meaning: “Dark” or “Light” — paradoxically means both. Symbolizes contrast, duality, and balance.

• Why it fits: Reflects her mixed heritage, versatility in image, and ability to embody both softness and strength — light in her beauty, dark in her mystery.

✦ SARELIA (사렐리아)

• inspired by serene and ophelia, evoking grace, rarity, and timeless beauty.

✦ ABRAMOVA (아브라모바 / 阿布拉莫��)

• Origin: Russian (patronymic surname derived from (“Abram”)

• Meaning: “Descendant of Abram” (Abram means “father of many” in Hebrew)

• Why it fits: A surname rooted in legacy, tradition, and prominence. Ties her to her Russian lineage and prestige.

✦ SONG SĪLÍN (宋思琳) (Chinese name)

• Surname 宋 (Sòng): A historical Chinese surname associated with strength and nobility.

• Given Name 思琳 (Sīlín): 思 (sī): to think, reflect, or long for 琳 (lín): beautiful jade or precious gem

• Full meaning: “A thoughtful and precious gem.” Represents elegance, wisdom, and inner worth.

✦ Bae Rahee (배라희) — Her Korean name, given to her by her vocal trainer during trainee years. “Rahee” means grace and joy, signifying the brightness she brings to her group and fans.

˳ ׄ ཐིiཋྀ ⟡ NICKNAMES —

𖦹 Baby Fox — Her family nickname, given by her grandmother due to her clever personality and fox-like features as a child. Occasionally mentioned in interviews.

𖦹 Bambi Blake — Given by fans because of her large, expressive eyes and delicate beauty reminiscent of a doe. It became even more popular after her emotional drama scenes went viral.

𖦹 The Parisian Doll — Coined by Korean media after her visual at the 2019 MAMA Awards. The press described her as “a living doll with Parisian elegance.”

𖦹 China’s First Love — A nickname first used by netizens after her breakout drama Broken Faith. Her natural charm and subtle acting led to this affectionate moniker.

𖦹 The Traffic Empress — Inspired by her reputation as the “traffic queen” for pulling massive viewership ratings and digital traffic.

𖦹 My Trouble — Her boyfriend’s teasing nickname for her, referring to how she “ruins his peace in the best way.”

˳ ׄ ཐིiཋྀ ⟡ Birthday — September 2nd, 1997

˳ ׄ ཐིiཋྀ ⟡ Zodiac sign — Virgo

˳ ׄ ཐིiཋྀ ⟡ Chinese zodiac sign — Ox (Year of the Fire Ox)

˳ ׄ ཐིiཋྀ ⟡ Birthplace — Paris, France

˳ ׄ ཐིiཋྀ ⟡ Ethnicity — Chinese-Russian

˳ ׄ ཐིiཋྀ ⟡ Nationality — French

˳ ׄ ཐིiཋྀ ⟡ Languages —

Blake is a hyperpolyglot, renowned for speaking 10 languages fluently — a skill that has played a huge role in her global popularity and diverse acting/music projects.

˳ ׄ Korean

˳ ׄ Mandarin

˳ ׄ Russian

˳ ׄ English

˳ ׄ French

˳ ׄ Thai

˳ ׄ Japanese

˳ ׄ Cantonese

˳ ׄ Vietnamese

˳ ׄ Italian

˳ ׄ ཐིiཋྀ ⟡ Height: 5’8 (173 cm)

˳ ׄ ཐིiཋྀ ⟡ Weight — 50 kg (110 lbs)

˳ ׄ ཐིiཋྀ ⟡ MBTI: ENFJ – The Protagonist (Extroverted, Charismatic, Ambitious)

˳ ׄ ཐིiཋྀ ⟡ Blood Type — AB−

˳ ׄ ཐིiཋྀ ⟡ Eye Color — rare icy blue with hints of gray, often described by fans and media as:

• ❝Arctic glass❞

• ❝Moonlit sapphire❞

• ❝Frosted crystal eyes❞

Blake’s icy gray-blue eyes are her most striking feature — a rare hue for someone of Asian descent, inherited from her Russian father. Cool and captivating, her gaze feels both ethereal and powerful, often described as “stormlight behind glass.”

˳ ׄ ཐིiཋྀ ⟡ Gender — female

˳ ׄ ཐིiཋྀ ⟡ Pronoun(s) — she/her

˳ ׄ ཐིiཋྀ ⟡ Sexual Orientation — Straight

˳ ׄ ཐིiཋྀ ⟡ Relationship Status — Taken (100% known)

• The Romance That Shook the Industry

Without warning, Blake sent shockwaves through the entertainment world when Dispatch confirmed in the beginning of 2025 that she was in a relationship — and not just with anyone. The man in question? A legendary actor, famously private, much older, and internationally beloved.

Fans were floored. The internet erupted. Industry insiders scrambled. Her name instantly topped trends across Korea, China, and beyond. What made the news even more surreal was that she had once casually mentioned him as her ideal type years ago — and now, she’s living what many call the “ultimate fan-to-lover fairytale.” Their relationship had been kept under the radar for years, with only a few suspicious-eyed fans catching glimpses here and there.

⌕ ‣ CAREER INFO ׁ⠀ ࣭ ⠀⠀⊹

˳ ׄ ཐིiཋྀ ⟡ Stage name — Blake

˳ ׄ ཐིiཋྀ ⟡ Company — JYP Entertainment (2010-present)

˳ ׄ ཐིiཋྀ ⟡ Training period — 5 years

˳ ׄ ཐིiཋྀ ⟡ Group — TWICE

˳ ׄ ཐིiཋྀ ⟡ Debut date — October 20, 2015

˳ ׄ ཐིiཋྀ ⟡ Debut age — 18

˳ ׄ ཐིiཋྀ ⟡ Postion(s) — Lead Vocalist, Main dancer, Rapper, . Face of the Group

˳ ׄ ཐིiཋྀ ⟡ TITLES & REPUTATION:

✦ “Asia’s Darling” — Widely loved in both Korea and China, known for her soft visuals and elite acting talent.

✦ “The CF Queen” — One of the most in-demand brand ambassadors, Blake’s face is everywhere from luxury campaigns to national TV commercials.

✦ “The Industry’s Favorite” — Idol, actors, staff, and even senior celebrities have named her as someone they admire or want to work with.

✦ “The Beauty Standard” — Regularly listed in “Top Visuals of K-pop,” her features are often cited as the new standard in beauty across Asia.

✦ “The Golden Voice” — Known for her unique tone and emotional delivery, especially during ballads or drama OSTs.

✦ “The Secret Weapon of TWICE” — Fans and media agree that she brings unexpected charisma and versatility to every comeback.

✦ “The Face That Launched a Thousand Trends” — Anything she wears sells out instantly. From lipstick shades to hair colors.

✦ “The Actress-Idol Blueprint” — Lauded as the gold standard for idols transitioning into acting — no one does it quite like her.

✦ “The Idol With Billion-View Dramas” — Her Chinese dramas are some of the most-watched series of all time.

✦ “Queen of Firsts” — Youngest to win multiple Grand Slam awards. First to headline a Korean-Chinese Netflix original. First TWICE member to win Best Actress.

✦ “The Silent Closer” — She never addresses rumors — she confirms them with excellence, grace, or jaw-dropping photoshoots.

“The Face of Modern Chinese Cinema” — Crowned by media outlets, critics, and fans alike, Blake Sarelia Abramova earned this title for her unmatched influence, box office power, and captivating screen presence. From her debut role to leading record-breaking dramas and films, she has reshaped the image of what a 21st-century Chinese film star looks like — global, elegant, fearless, and unforgettable.

˳ ׄ ཐིiཋྀ ⟡ Media Quotes About Blake:

“Blake isn’t just the face of modern Chinese cinema — she’s its heartbeat.” — Beijing Film Review

“A generational talent. Blake doesn’t act — she devours the screen.”— The Korea Herald

“From idol to icon — Blake is the blueprint for global stardom.”— Rolling Stone China

“Every time Blake blinks, a new trend is born.” — Vogue Asia

“She’s not competing with anyone. Blake exists in her own league — above.” — ELLE China

“No one commands the screen the way she does. Not in heels, not in Hanfu, not in heartbreak.” — The New York Times Style (Asia Edition)

“When she cries on screen, the nation cries with her. When she laughs, the internet explodes.”” — Marie Claire Asia

“Hollywood keeps watching Blake because every frame she touches turns to gold.” — The Hollywood Reporter

“With the elegance of Hepburn and the range of Blanchett, Blake is the modern muse.” — British Vogue

“She sings, she acts, she speaks ten languages — Blake is a global phenomenon wrapped in silk.” — The Guardian

“She’s China’s highest paid actress for a reason — the camera adores her, and the world follows.” — The New Yorker

“There’s the industry—and then there’s Blake. The kind of name that makes investors nod and global audiences show up.” – Forbes China

˳ ׄ ཐིiཋྀ ⟡ Estimated Net Worth:

$350 million USD (as of 2025) — This includes earnings from her acting, music, global endorsements, investments, and brand ownership.

˳ ׄ ཐིiཋྀ ⟡ SKILLS RANKING:

•vocals ability : 10/10

•rap ability : 8/10

•dance ability: 10/10

•visuals: 10/10 ( Korean Standard )

•Stage presence: 10/10

•producing ; song writing ; composing: 9/10

•choreographing: 7/10

•public speaking: 8/10

• Variety show: 9/10

⌕ ‣ PERSONAL INFO ׁ⠀ ࣭ ⠀⠀⊹

˳ ׄ ཐིiཋྀ ⟡ MBTI: ENFJ – The Protagonist

Blake Sarelia Abramova is the living embodiment of duality: part warm sun, part icy precision. To the public, she’s a captivating force—confident, articulate, and commanding. Off-camera, she’s nurturing, thoughtful, and introspective, the type who remembers your coffee order, your birthday, and your dream.

She’s a natural-born leader, often the quiet glue holding people together. Though she exudes effortless charisma, her presence is never overbearing—more like gravity: strong, quiet, inescapable.

˳ ׄ ཐིiཋྀ ⟡ PERSONALITY TRAITS:

• ✦ Charismatic & Magnetic — She enters a room and every head turns. Whether it’s her energy or her elegance, Blake draws people in without trying.

• ✦ Empathetic & Protective — A natural older sister type, Blake is extremely emotionally aware. She protects those she loves like a lioness.

• ✦ Goal-Oriented & Passionate — When she wants something, she gets it. She’s competitive, ambitious, and thrives on exceeding expectations.

• ✦ Sassy with a Soft Center — Blake’s confidence can feel spicy and a little intimidating—until you realize she’s also a huge softie who cries at sad commercials.

• ✦ Mysterious Yet Open — She shares just enough to stay relatable, but she keeps her most vulnerable parts guarded. This contrast is part of her charm.

• ✦ Creative Soul — She lives for expression—through music, choreography, acting, painting, and even fashion. She feels most alive when creating.

• ✦ Romantic Dreamer — Deep down, Blake is a hopeless romantic. She believes in “once-in-a-lifetime” love and writes poetry she never shows anyone.

˳ ׄ ཐིiཋྀ ⟡ LIKES:

• ✧ Makeup & Choreographing – Her way of expressing art, control, and identity. She often does her own stage makeup and contributes to choreography concepts.

• ✧ Fashion & Photography – Known for her visual genius, Blake collects vintage cameras and has a growing personal archive of self-shot Vogue-worthy photos.

• ✧ Painting & Polaroids – She finds peace in painting abstract visuals and taking film snapshots of her friends and travels.

• ✧ Snowboarding – Her favorite winter activity. She finds freedom in it.

• ✧ Rapping & Singing – Her solo debut album B unlocked this dual passion. She enjoys writing raw, emotional lyrics.

• ✧ Anime – She’s especially obsessed with Seven Deadly Sins and loves powerful female leads.

• ✧ Watching murder investigations – Blake calls it “brain relaxation.” She knows too many true crime facts for her own good.

• ✧ Cuddling – Especially with someone special. She once said, “My favorite place to be is someone’s arms.”

• ✧ Performing – The stage is her empire. Her fans often say she “owns the air when she walks.”

• ✧ Pilates & Fairs – Keeps her body aligned and spirit playful.

• ✧ Comedy & Horror Movies – Her top genres. She’ll jump at a jumpscare but laugh immediately after.

• ✧ Massages & Butts – Don’t ask her why. She’s very honest about this one.

• ✧ Trying new things – Whether it’s underwater boxing or anything , she’s game.

˳ ׄ ཐིiཋྀ ⟡ DISLIKES:

• ✦ Mean people & Entitled behavior – She’s kind, but she won’t tolerate arrogance or disrespect.

• ✦ Invasion of privacy & Sasaengs – Blake is fiercely private and doesn’t hesitate to speak out against stalker behavior.

• ✦ Fat shaming & Diet talk – She’s spoken publicly about body image in the industry and empowers healthy relationships with food.

• ✦ Racism, Homophobia, & Judgement – As someone from a mixed background, she strongly advocates for inclusion and open-mindedness.

• ✦ Being yelled at – She shuts down emotionally when voices are raised.

• ✦ Overworking herself – Though she’s a workaholic by nature, she’s learning to rest.

• ✦ Rumors & Talking about her family – She guards her loved ones. Hard.

• ✦ Seafood – Can’t stand the texture. Even sushi is a no-go.

• ✦ Fireworks & Loud Sounds – Makes her anxious. She prefers cozy calm over chaos.

• ✦ Sleeping without 2+ blankets and pillows – It’s a non-negotiable. Home or abroad, she brings her own.

˳ ׄ ཐིiཋྀ ⟡ FAMILY: The Abramova Family

A prestigious, multicultural family that blends influence from the worlds of global sports, medicine, and high society. Though Blake is the most publicly recognized due to her fame in K-pop and film, her entire family is exceptional in their own right.

˳ ׄ ཐིiཋྀ ⟡ Were Blake’s parents supportive of her becoming a K-pop idol?

Initially, Blake’s decision to move to South Korea and train as a K-pop idol was met with hesitation from her parents. Coming from a high-achieving family — with a father who was an international football legend and a mother respected in the Chinese medical community — her parents had envisioned a more conventional path for her, possibly in medicine or academics like her older sister.

However, Blake’s unwavering passion for performing and her relentless dedication eventually earned their respect. Her mother, despite initial worries, ensured Blake had trusted guardians and proper support while she trained in Korea. Over time, her parents became two of her biggest supporters, proudly watching her rise to become one of the most beloved idols and actresses of her generation.

ℐׅ ─ FATHER: Nikolai Abramova

• Born: March 8, 1973

• Nationality: Russian-British

• Profession: Legendary Professional Footballer (Retired)

• Languages Spoken: English, Russian, French, Spanish, Italian

⌗ 𝘾𝘼𝙍𝙀𝙀𝙍 𝙃𝙄𝙂𝙃𝙇𝙄𝙂𝙃𝙏𝙎

• Former international footballer who played for Manchester United, Preston North End, Real Madrid, AC Milan, LA Galaxy, and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)

• Represented the England national team, holding the record for most appearances by an outfield player until 2015

• First player in football history to win league titles in four countries: England, Spain, USA, France

• Known for his unmatched passing accuracy, vision, and leadership on the field

• Retired in May 2011, after a 20-year career that earned him 50+ major trophies

• Named World’s Highest-Paid Footballer in 2000s

• As of 2025, his estimated net worth exceeded $900 million, including endorsements, business ventures, and sports investments

⌗ 𝙋𝙀𝙍𝙎𝙊𝙉𝘼𝙇

• Met his wife while recovering from an injury at Real Madrid

• Now involved in luxury real estate and youth football academies

• Fluent in five languages, known for his regal presence and devotion to family

• Known to be very private, rarely gives interviews

ℐׅ ─ MOTHER: Dr. Audrina Mei Li Sòng-Abramova

• Full Name: Dr. Audrina Mei Li Song

• Date of Birth: March 27, 1975

• Nationality: Chinese

• Profession: Sports Medicine Specialist | Physio-Surgeon (Retired)

• Languages Spoken: Mandarin, Cantonese, English, French

⌗ 𝘾𝘼𝙍𝙀𝙀𝙍 𝘽𝘼𝘾𝙆𝙂𝙍𝙊𝙐𝙉𝘿

• Attended Peking University and completed her doctorate in Sports Medicine at Sorbonne University in Paris

• Rose to prominence as one of the youngest team doctors for Real Madrid C.F.

• Known for her groundbreaking work in post-injury recovery, particularly ACL rehabilitation for elite athletes

• Treated international sports stars before retiring early to focus on family

• Played a vital role in Blake’s early ballet and skating training, emphasizing body safety and strength

⌗ 𝙋𝙀𝙍𝙎𝙊𝙉𝘼𝙇

• Married Niccolaio in 1993

• Has two children

• Quiet, elegant, and extremely intelligent

• Known as the “Graceful Brain” in sports medicine circles

• Still publishes in medical journals and supports women in sports science

• She has authored over 100 medical publications, many of which are cited in international journals.

• In 2021 & 2023, she was awarded the National Medal for Medical Excellence in China.

• She frequently lectures at medical conferences across Asia and Europe and mentors young female doctors in China’s leading residency programs.

ℐׅ ─ OLDER SISTER: Dr. Lilith Abramova-Vázquez

• Born: July 17, 1994

• Profession: Cardiologist, Medical Researcher, Professor

• Nationality: French

• Ethnicity: Chinese-Russian

• Current Residence: Beijing, China

ℐׅ ─ Dr. Lilith Abramov-Vázquez is a Chinese-Russian cardiologist renowned for her expertise in advanced cardiac diagnostics and minimally invasive heart procedures. Born in Paris, France, Lilith is the eldest daughter of former football legend Nikolai Abramova and esteemed Chinese Sports Medicine Specialist Dr. Audrina Mei Li Sòng-Abramova. She is the older sister of singer-actress and TWICE member, Blake Sarelia Abramova.

Lilith earned her medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed her residency and fellowship at the Beijing Anzhen Hospital, one of China’s top institutions for cardiovascular care. She became one of the youngest doctors in her department to lead a surgical team and has published numerous peer-reviewed articles in international medical journals.

She is currently affiliated with the National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases in Beijing, where she works as both a leading cardiologist and associate professor of medicine.

ℐׅ ─ Career Highlights:

• Published over 40 peer-reviewed research articles on congenital heart disease, women’s heart health, and minimally invasive cardiac procedures.

• Developed a non-invasive diagnostic method for early detection of pediatric cardiomyopathies, now used in several East Asian hospitals.

• Serves as Co-Director of the International Women in Cardiology Consortium promoting female leadership in cardiac medicine.

• Regular guest speaker at the World Congress of Cardiology, Asia-Pacific Cardiology Forum, and Harvard-China Medical Exchange Program.

• Featured in Forbes China’s 30 Medical Leaders Under 40 list.

• Received the Global Heart Hero Award (2024) for her outreach programs providing cardiac care to underprivileged youth in rural China and Latin America.

• Known among her students and patients for her calm bedside manner, precision in high-risk surgeries, and mentorship of young women in STEM.

ℐׅ ─ personal life:

In 2022, Lilith married Cardiothoracic Surgeon Dr. Enrique Vázquez, a renowned heart surgeon and researcher originally from Mexico who relocated to China for medical innovation partnerships. The couple are widely regarded as a “medical power duo” in Asia and frequently collaborate on global health conferences and lectures.

While Lilith leads a private life, she is known among fans of her younger sister for occasionally appearing in vlogs or award shows. She is often seen teasing Blake affectionately, but remains her fiercest protector behind the scenes.

ℐׅ ─ BROTHER IN-LAW: Dr. Enrique Vázquez

• Born: February 2nd, 1992

• Profession: Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Medical Lecturer, Researcher

• Nationality: Mexican

• Current Residence: Beijing, China

Dr. Enrique Vázquez is an internationally respected cardiothoracic surgeon and lecturer known for his groundbreaking work in heart valve reconstruction and cardiovascular robotics. Originally from Guadalajara, Mexico, Dr. Vázquez rose to prominence for his humanitarian cardiology missions across Latin America before joining the global medical research community in Asia.

He completed his medical degree at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) and underwent further specialization at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in the United States. He later earned a fellowship at Beijing Fuwai Hospital, China’s largest cardiovascular center, where he became a visiting researcher and later joined the surgical staff.

ℐׅ ─ Career Highlights:

• Pioneered a robotic-assisted valve repair procedure now used in multiple international hospitals.

• Regularly delivers keynote lectures at the Asian Heart Health Congress and World Cardiology Forum.

• Speaks Spanish, English, Mandarin, and conversational French.

• Known for blending Western surgical practices with Eastern medical philosophies in his patient care approach.

ℐׅ ─ Personal Life:

Dr. Vázquez met his now-wife, Dr. Lilith Abramov-Vázquez, during a joint research symposium in Seoul in 2017. The two bonded over shared medical passions and began collaborating on global health initiatives. They married in 2022 and currently reside in Beijing, where they both work in cardiovascular care and education.

While Enrique is deeply private, he is often mentioned by fans of Blake Sarelia Abramova (his sister-in-law), who affectionately call him the “Hot Doctor Brother-in-law.”

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