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starfirexuchiha · 4 days ago

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To further refute the “little canon basis” argument, their relationships are purposely explored further outside of the main games.

In the P5 anime, Akechi was introduced way earlier so that his rivalry bond with Ren along with their ideological clashes can be explored further. Additionally, an anime OVA called “Proof of Justice” was created to highlight their time spent together (while also foreshadowing the new Akechi confidant when Royal wasn’t released yet) and how much Ren cared about Akechi to the point of nearly crying about him.

Danganronpa also has an anime OVA called “Danganronpa 2.5”. This is taken place right after Danganronpa 2, where it explored Nagito’s repressed feelings in the deep recesses of his mind, which created an illusion world in his subconsciousness. One of his repressed feelings involves not wanting to think about Hajime because his feelings for him are too strong. Repression is one method for the subconscious to protect itself. However Hajime still entered his illusion world anyway as an “antagonistic” force (role reversal lol) only to help Nagito wake up from his coma in the real world. He cares for him enough to save him from his vegetative state, despite everything that Nagito had done in the Neo World Program.

This goes to show that the respective creators intended to explore the dynamic between Shuake and Komahina to the viewers. Meaning that these ships do have a canon basis. Like… why else did they made OVAs with a focus on Akechi and Nagito specifically?

Other mediums like Dev Interviews and Manga had also placed some focus on the Shuake and Komahina dynamic. I haven’t seen everything yet on the Danganronpa side of things, as I’m still new to that franchise, but I think that is enough of what I want to say for now.

Whoever made that hot take does not have good reading comprehension and doesn't understand the concept of rivalmance fr

Shuake & Komahina and their similar important dynamics

Someone on strawpage on twitter asked "I saw a hot take on my TL that AkeShu fans make-up their dynamic and has little actual canon basis and I need to know your thoughts" and I thought the best way to say that I disagree with that wholeheartedly was compare shuake to kmhn LOL so here that is. I wanted to post it here too cause it's more easily consumable.

Shuake and komahina plays out is in very similar story beats. they both follow the same baseline which is the matter of understanding each other. while of course different, it follows -> nice charming guy front -> something happens to reveal the facade and the way they interact with the protagonist changes -> the big ending to it all.

The thing that stays consistent no matter what goro/nagito does is that the protagonist wants to understand them and cares about them as a person despite everything they know. Both protagonists experience betrayal with the other.

These characters are character foils to the protag, which pretty much automatically puts their story and motivations relying on the protagonist to progress their story. their stories are built off of one another and are a fundamental importance to both characters and the plot. From this, their dynamic is easily obtained through the player, and their relationship becomes a major part of the story and the protagonist's motivations.

I mean, the whole first plot twist in persona 5 wouldn't be possible without knowing what we did about Akechi's and Ren's relationship. A lot of plot is driven off of Akechi's viewing of Ren and how their justice collides. The player also retains the information on both of these ships in similar ways. That being, optional justice confidant and optional free time in DR. Confidant rank ups + Free time is like the #1 way to get to know the character better but it's up for the player to decide. getting a "canon basis" for them both can change based on the experience you have in the game.

But there is a fundamental layer of what they are despite doing them or not because once again, the story would not progress without their relationship.

I also want to say that "filling in the blanks" is a literary device and not a failure of writing. Whether it is a book or a show or what have it, good things will make the audience fill in the blanks, aka, infer what's happening or what the story is telling you not directly. Like we can infer that Ren thinks about Akechi in the time between 11/20 and third sem more than we are shown, due to his actions in third sem and his thoughts after the engine room. we can infer that Hajime thought about Nagito more than shown due to how he acts in the last trial.

so it is less "making up" their dynamic and more so just thinking about them in a way the story actually is giving us in a "show don't tell" way.

another similarity is that both of the pairs interactions are just a smaller part of the 100 hour games (despite them overlooming the narrative entirely) due to the fact it's a video game, fandoms of both have their "top tier" quotes, sort of say, lol. Quotes that are a few dialogues here and there but reveal a lot. It's simply just a different media consumption and how shipping works.

TLDR no I don't think its fair to say they have little canon basis/everything is made up when the protag/antag role of the ships is a huge part of the narrative/their interactions reveal a lot in general/we can infer things from the story based on the way the characters act. they are IMPORTANT!

#shuake #komahina

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starfirexuchiha · 8 days ago

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To many more with you. ※Goro Akechi Birthday 2025 ※Read from right to left, 22 pages I specifically chose to upload on June 10th because that's the day you form a bond with Goro..!!

It marks exactly ONE MONTH since I started working on this comic, it would mean a lot to me if you read and enjoyed it.

I'm honestly feeling so vulnerable right now...

it's kinda stupid but it's the first time I ever like put out my thoughts about akeshu in such a substantial format.

I think yeah, I could just write my "this and that" thoughts about them in a doc, but actually drawing a story and really pouring my entire fuckign heart into drawing this comic.

THAT'S THE WHOLE POINT THO?

I want to draw MY vision of akeshu, and share it... but ofc that leaves a lot of uhhh I guess anxiety that I'd be rejected for such delusions- whatever though... akeshu will always be happy..!!

I'm gonna work hard on my book now, thank you again!

#ERMEHGERD THEY ARE MARRIED 🥹🥹🥹🥹#akeshu #shuake

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starfirexuchiha · 13 days ago

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ShuAke Merch Catalog

So… looking at my Shuake shrine… I decided to list out the official Shuake merch from it! I guess this post is for Shuake fans who are looking to collect Shuake merch like I do! ☕💖🥞

Nendoroid

Nendoroids are chibi figurines that are created by the GoodSmile company. Shuake both have two separate Nendoroid versions of themselves: their Metaverse version and their Uniform version!

Joker/Ren

Crow/Akechi

Figma

Figmas are poseable figurines that are created by Max Factory company. Max Factory is partnered with GoodSmile. Shuake both have two Figma versions of themselves: their Metaverse version and their Uniform version!

Joker/Ren

Crow/Akechi

Pop Up Parade

Pop Up Parades are figurines created by GoodSmile. They are not that large, but medium sized, and they are not that expensive either.

Joker & Crow

ARTFX J

ARTFX J are larger figurines created by the Kotobukiya company, however these figurines are more on the expensive side. The boxes for them are so beautifully designed that I ended up keeping the boxes! 💖

Joker & Crow

Noodle Stoppers

Created by FuRyu, these figurines are designed to sit on your instant noodle covers! They are the cheapest Shuake figurines I ever bought. They both only cost about $25 each.

These two are the only Persona noodle stoppers of its kind who will gladly keep your noodles warm ✨

Joker & Akechi

Lucrea

Lucrea are larger figurines created by MegaHouse. The Shuake ones in particular are meant to be paired together as part of their SHOWTIME set, which represents their Showtime in P5 Royal. The Shuake figurines can both be unmasked with Goro showing his crazed face.

They can also be paired with the MegaHouse figurines of their own Personas, Arsene and Loki!

These figurines are the most expensive and are each sold separately. Buying the whole SHOWTIME set (Joker, Crow, Arsene, Loki) would seriously drain your wallet.

Joker & Black Mask Crow

Arsene & Loki

Corocot

Created by the Algernon Product company, these are very well known plushies in the Shuake fandom. They are usually called Jokorb and Gorb respectively and have built-in magnets to stick to each other 💖 These plushies, especially Gorb, are really expensive and hard to get these days. 😭

Jokorb & Gorb

PitaNui

These adorable plushies created by the Kotobukiya company, can be used to cling onto your bags, your monitor, and much more! Shuake both have two separate PitaNui versions of themselves: their Metaverse version and their Uniform version!

Joker/Ren

Crow/Akechi

Nui Doll

Created by the Algernon Product company, these cute plushies have swappable clothing. You can dress these plushies up in different outfits, or you can make them wear each other's clothes!

Ren & Akechi

Nui Keychain

Released for the Persona 25th Anniversary celebration, these adorable Nui keychain plushies can be attached to your bags or keychains. Joker is the only one who has 2 versions of himself: his Metaverse version, and his Uniform version!

Joker/Ren

Akechi

Mochibi

These Shuake plushies are shaped like mochi rolls lol

Joker & Akechi

I can't post anymore images in this post, so I might make a Part 2 of this catalog if a lot more Shuake merch comes out ☺️

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starfirexuchiha · 14 days ago