#I’ve been wanting to make dakis for a while

[starryariart]

Preorders for Skales and Pythor Dakimakura body pillows and keychains are open!!

You can find the form here!

Preorders will be open until April 15th, 2025. I will only be ordering a limited amount to sell at conventions, so if you want one, make sure to preorder!

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Genya Shinazugawa & femininity

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It’s no secret that I’m a fan of genderbending my favorite characters, it’s a running joke between me and one of my oldest friends that the highest honor I can establish upon a new favorite male character is turning them into a girl.

I’ve been in fandom since 2017, in 2017 I was 11, this is seriously, not a new thing for me.

And it’s a spectrum for me, sometimes there’s no reason for me to genderbend them other than I simply want to (Shadow the Hedgehog, Izuku Midoriya, Satoru Fujinuma), but in a select few cases, I do genuinely see reason for it (Genya Shinazugawa, Rin Okumura, Dean Winchester)

But I want to talk about Genya Shinazugawa specifically, after all they’re the character I’ve dedicated an entire series to genderbending with 17 fanfics with various plots and an 18th on the way.

Because demon slayer isn’t shy in exploring femininity in men, Tengen is the most obvious example of this, a man who loves fashion, wears makeup, and seems to be very in tune with himself and his emotions, traits and items that are inherently seen as feminine.

They also explore it in a different way too, because Tanjirou, at least in my own vision, can be quite feminine. He both holds his emotions to his chest and also puts on a kinder, more put together farce, he cries openly, he feels ugly things, and he struggles to express them or feels a sense of guilt or fear (and I say fear because he explicitly acknowledges that had he and Nezuko went down a different path, they’d be nearly identical to Daki & Gyutarou) for feeling anything short of positive.

This is again, seen as something very feminine, the ideology that’s been passed down and beaten into little girls that they always have to be prim, never overreact/be dramatic and to hold their emotions to themselves because no one will listen or will take them seriously.

I see this same ideology and behavior in Genya too, just in a slightly different way.

Because what differs Genya from Tanjirou, is the fact that Tanjirou is a home provider, and Genya is a homemaker.

Tanjirou as a character steps up to fulfill this fatherly role that Tanjurou leaves, Nezuko even says in the pilot that the family looks towards him as this father/man of the house figure. He’s only about 14, but he works long hours, hard labor, he tends not only to his own home and family, but also to the villagers themselves, helping them carry wood or fixing their homes or even defending them from things they did not do with his keen sense of smell.

He does of course care for his little siblings a lot, that’s continuously stated throughout the entire series and reinforced many times. But he leaves the caretaking to Nezuko and to his mother.

For Genya on the other hand, he takes a very non-traditional role in society, especially the time period he is in, and becomes the homemaker.

And Sanemi is the home provider, following the same role as Tanjirou, he works long hours, he provides income alongside Shizu, he fulfills and resumes this fatherly role that Kyogo never did.

But Genya, even though he has two little sisters that seem very close to his age, is always referenced or seen with the babies, Koto sleeps in his futon, he carries Koto in an official art, he is the one that’s with the children when he punches the landlords kid for making fun of Sumi.

In the backstory flashback, Genya is again the one left to tend to the children while Sanemi seeks out Shizu, and again, he is holding and tending to Koto.

Genya even states himself that he wanted to step up and help Sanemi share the burden, and they promised to look after their family together, and the way Sanemi did it was by providing, and the way Genya did it is caretaking, even though he wouldn’t have had to unless he chose to because it would have 100% been expected of Sumi or Teiko to resume and fill this role that Shizu is unable to.

The other thing that brings me to the conclusion of “Genya Shinazugawa should have been a woman” is Sanemi’s wish for Genya.

Sanemi wishes that Genya would leave the demon slayers, he wants his little brother to grow old, he wants him to be safe, he wants him to get married, to have children and be the father Kyogo never was and to provide his wife & children what they [Sanemi and Genya] could never provide to their little siblings, thus in a roundabout way, keeping their promise to each other.

This isn’t a bad wish at all actually, is it somewhat nearsighted? Yeah. Sanemi was thinking wishfully, ignoring what he knew most about Genya: his love for his older brother and his sense of responsibility.

However, this wish for Genya would have been 100% more impactful if Genya had been a girl.

Because even though Sanemi is thinking well, and trying to do good, in this specific circumstance he would be enforcing gender roles onto his sister.

And Genya very much obviously has an inferior complex, there’s no doubt about that.

So how would that read to Genya, a teenage girl in 1915-1916, living in a society where she is outside of the norm of the beauty standard (tall, scarred, Mohawk/Mullet, come on even Mitsuri got rejected and beyond her pink/green hair she would be seen as the standard), orphaned, traumatized and seeking forgiveness and validation from her older brother when she hears:

“I don’t have a sister, and a weakling such as yourself could never be a part of the corps.”

It would devastate her for many reasons, rejection does that to someone. But it also has a different and deeper meaning now, because there’s not a doubt in my mind to Genya it would also read as: “my brother thinks I’m too weak as a girl/woman to be a demon slayer, so I have to get stronger”

It is perhaps a bit hasty? Or hypocritical seeing as there are 2 female hashira and many female demon slayers? Yeah, but you have to remember that the shinazugawa brothers are not very rational people, they are battle smart, but not very emotionally intelligent when it comes to each other.

That and at this point it would be near 10 years, people change drastically in 10 years, especially when trauma is applied to this shift in personality and dynamic.

And again, it would add another layer to Sanemi’s character because it wouldn’t really be rooted in misogyny, he truly just wants a safe life for his little sister. But he misunderstands or brutalizes the power he has as a male for the greater good, and further harms Genya by enforcing stereotypes on her and showing in its own way, he doesn’t think much about the grand picture, and more about what gives him the quickest results. (Ex: attempting to disable/blind Genya to stop him from eating demons)

One of my good friends pointed out to me ( @pompomchihuahua ) that a reason Genya wasn’t female is because she would have been too similar to Nezuko, and I have to agree a lot with that. In S2 we see how Tanjirou & Nezuko mirror Gyutarou & Daki a lot, but the Kamado siblings also mirror the Shinazugawa siblings too.

The only other reason I can think of is the author wanting to play with more dynamics or feeling a need to balance it out. (2 sets of twins, 3 sets of brother & brother, 2 sets of sister & brother, 2 sets of sister & sister)

But that is just purely speculation. And this isn’t me saying that you can’t or shouldn’t enjoy Genya as he is with the characteristics and plot points that he has, I’ve enjoyed both and I’ve explored both with him in an AMAB or AFAB body, this is just me rambling for fun!

TLDR: Genya Shinazugawa is little sister/mother coded and I’ll die on this hill but this time my hill actually has points.

[g0dwat3rwritings]

Hi hiiii!!

I saw your post that you’re looking for KNY requests so I got one that I’ve been thinking abt for a while.

So, a Douma x reader where the reader is Muzan’s only daughter (or offspring if you’d prefer it to be gn) and Michael Jack- *ahem* I mean, Muzan doesn’t really pay that much attention to her so they don’t talk often. She’s also only half demon so she can walk in the sun (but he doesn’t know that for obvious reasons).

However, after Gyutaro and Daki were killed and all the upper moons were summoned, Muzan’s daughter joins them bc he always summons her regardless if she cares or not.

Low and behold, the other upper moons see her for the first time, except for Kokushibo who’s pretty much known her all her life since he’s the first. While they’re waiting for Muzan to arrive, she begins to have a conversation with the upper moons.

Her and Akaza feel neutral about each other, she gets along with Gyokko pretty well and Hantengu… is scared of making even eye contact with her since she’s Muzan’s daughter.

When Douma sees her, oh boy, head over heels is an understatement. Instead of wanting to be worshipped by her, he WANTS to worship the ground she walks on. When she sees his unique eyes and compliments them, he melts to the ground instantly, asking Gyokko if he’s in some kind of dream.

If you don’t want to do this or you don’t feel comfortable, then skip. Also, sorry that was long, I had to get it all out 😅

𝐈 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐭! 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐲 𝐦𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐬 (𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥, 𝐦𝐲 𝐦𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐲 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭) 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐡𝐮𝐠𝐞 𝐃𝐨𝐮𝐦𝐚 𝐟𝐚𝐧, 𝐈'𝐯𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐚 𝐭𝐚𝐠 𝐡𝐞𝐫 😭

@warringwarrioridiot

𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬: 𝐍𝐨𝐧𝐞

𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: (𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐚) 𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜

𝐓𝐲𝐩𝐞: 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭(?) 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲

"𝐌𝐲, 𝐦𝐲.."

𝐃𝐨𝐮𝐦𝐚

𝐀 𝐡𝐮𝐟𝐟 𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐬, 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠. 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲... 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝. 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐮𝐠, 𝐚 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐥 𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐬. "𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐞! 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐞!" 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐧𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐧𝐨 𝐨𝐧𝐞, 𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐲. 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐰𝐨 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐲 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠.

𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞, 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫. 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐭 𝐚𝐰𝐟𝐮𝐥. 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧, 𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐨𝐤𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐨'𝐬 𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭. 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝𝐥𝐲, 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐢𝐦. 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚 𝐟𝐞𝐰 𝐦𝐨𝐦��𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐔𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐨𝐧𝐬.

𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐤𝐚𝐳𝐚 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭, 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐧'𝐭 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐧'𝐭 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞. 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐆𝐲𝐨𝐤𝐤𝐨, 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐰𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐭, 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡. 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐮, 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐟𝐞𝐰 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐡𝐢𝐦 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬.

𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐝𝐧'𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐨𝐮𝐦𝐚 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐟𝐭 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐮 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐡𝐢𝐦 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐲𝐞𝐬. 𝐇𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐀𝐤𝐚𝐳𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮. "𝐌𝐲, 𝐦𝐲.. 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐛𝐞?" 𝐃𝐨𝐮𝐦𝐚 𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐞𝐲𝐞𝐬.

"𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐞𝐲𝐞𝐬.." 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐥𝐲, 𝐚 𝐦𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝. 𝐀 𝐜𝐡𝐮𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐲𝐞𝐬, 𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐟𝐞𝐰 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐥𝐲. 𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐦 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬. 𝐖𝐚𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞? ..𝐘𝐞𝐬. 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞? 𝐀𝐥𝐬𝐨.. 𝐲𝐞𝐬. 𝐖𝐚𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐲, 𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞, 𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐬? 𝐀𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐲𝐞𝐬.

𝐀𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐮𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐞 𝐞𝐫𝐮𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐡𝐢𝐦 𝐚𝐬 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐝. 𝐃𝐨𝐮𝐦𝐚 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐬𝐨 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐚 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐛𝐥𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝-𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭? 𝐇𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐧'𝐭 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰. 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐬𝐨 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝, 𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐲, 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐆𝐲𝐨𝐤𝐤𝐨.

"𝐆𝐲𝐨𝐤𝐤𝐨. 𝐈𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦?" 𝐇𝐞 𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐮𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞. 𝐀𝐬 𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐚 𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐟𝐭 𝐠𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐢𝐦, 𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐡𝐢𝐦𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐛𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞. "𝐌𝐲, 𝐦𝐲..."

[dangorabbit08]

Wip for a new fic oooooo

Decided to make a new fic

This time its Gyutaro x Hinatsuru!

YIPPEEE

Anyway take this lil section from the start

Gyutaro turned Daki around so that she was facing him. His eyes were firm. He wanted Daki to know that this wasn’t her fault. She was a gorgeous woman. She was an Oiran after all. A woman highly coveted by some of the wealthiest men in the entirety of Japan. Gyutaro reassured her that this had nothing to do with her. “No you did not. It’s just me. I’ve just been…in a spell lately…”

Daki nodded and moved away. She walked over to the clothes hanging up. That’s right, Daki technically has a man that she is supposed to entertain tonight. Daki was someone with her own sexual desires beyond her brother and Muzan-sama. Not that he often entertains her. He has a few times but that was besides the point. She began to get dressed while humming. “Ohhh…That makes sense! Maybe what you need is another woman to keep you company tonight. There are plenty of women even here in this house that you could buy…”

Gyutaro raised an eyebrow in hesitancy. He wasn’t completely convinced of this idea of Daki’s. But he needed something to satisfy him. Anything would be good really. Gyutaro wouldn’t even mind an rabid animal at this point. He just wanted this nagging feeling to go away. But at least with a woman from the brothel, it was a fair transaction. Both parties would get something out of it. But still Gyutaro was unsure. “Ya sure about this sis?”

Daki turned around and wagged a finger at her brother. Her eyebrows were pinched in the center of her forehead. Her cheeks were puffed out in a childish matter. Her voice was firm as she scolded her brother. “Yes! And don’t make any sort of excuse! You cant get out of this with the excuse that you have no money! I will personally give you some to pay for a woman from this house for the whole night. Got it!”

Gyutaro threw his hands up into the air in resignation. He was not getting out of this sadly. Not that he was totally upset by that notion. It was actually a rather interesting idea. Gyutaro did wonder if this was exactly what he needed right now. Some random woman at Upper Six’s beck and call for the whole night? A woman who couldn’t judge the man for his appearance lest she get in trouble? That was quite the tempting prospect.

Gyutaro shrugged and decided that yes he would take Daki’s suggestion. The demon groaned and smiled at his sister. His voice was filled with enthusiasm. “Ya know what, why not! Give me the money and I’ll pay for some whore for the night!”

Daki smiled cheerily at her older brother. She was still getting dressed but was able to motion at Gyutaro. She was happy that her idea was considered. “That’s great! Just get dressed, change your appearance to look like a human and you’re good to go!”

[ashleygravesfeet]

rambling (not abt ashley)

I feel like the moment i started trying to venture the coffin fandom i felt that it isn’t really welcoming. ignoring the cringe culture obsessed subreddit and the third reich weirdos on twitter, on tumblr, it felt to me like everyone already knows and is familiar with eachother, what everyone likes and what they’re into i guess, and there being a common consensus and that being… well, you know, actually liking what the fucking game got popular for in the first place.

it felt weird when i got some attention, because it felt like i was intruding, and it still does, it always will. it doesn’t really help that my attempts at just sharing stupid thoughts outside of discord i have for no reason in specific weren’t met very positively? kinda weird.

anyways i’m kind of just typing what i’ve been thinking for a little while; ever since i made this blog and ever since i decided to start sharing art on twitter and tumblr, to be honest. i guess what’s worse is trying to find likeminded individuals and curate my echo chamber is impossible (well luckily for me oomf and i seem to be on a similar level of insane which is why i haven’t punched the shit out of myself) because i will inevitably be ostracised when they discover that i write and draw pretty fucked up shit and also that i’m not violently misogynistic to my mentally ill wife (still using that word for her and i wont stop) and that i don’t want her to die a horrible death.

not really looking to gain anything out of this vent just making it for the sake of it. anyways, im getting the ball rolling on my custom ashley daki so keep an eye on that *monkey with finger tapped against his head with lightbulb next to him emoji*

[demonic-charcuterie]

Trancy triplets x daki! Little sister (but she is nicer to them,this can be considered a part two this post: https://www.tumblr.com/griffin-flyshigh/727415436597231616/the-trancy-triples-as-older-brothers-with-a-human)

You were a were a human when you first met your brothers. You were the missing piece and you could tell from the first moment your eyes met. By then you were 17 and they must have been a few hundred years old. You met in your cousin Alois’s manor. He’s long dead now.

You rang away together into a large house in the woods. It had all you needed. You had a back yard with a large cherry blossom tree that you to three would play chess and Timber would carry you back inside on his back when you fell asleep and started drooling on the picnic blanket. They admit you were a bit spoiled. Centuries of having three demon older brothers giving you everything you ever asked for. You wanted to live in peace in the woods. You blinked and they build you a whole manor. But you deserved it, you were their baby sister. And you treated them so well, you hummed to them as you stroked their heads while she laid on your chest or in the bed with you. “I love you brothers.” You’d whisper before you would drift of to sleep. You didn’t like working for other peoples souls so they’d share theirs with you. You giggled as they tore that persons soul and they screamed and they hand fed it to you.

That cherry blossom tree was burning now. And a tall man stood over with bloody gloves was your headless body held your head in its lap and tears streamed down from your eyes. Your brothers were out and you weren’t taught as a demon like they were. They’re were holes in the walls and your pink kimono was falling off of your shoulders.

“Barely put up a fight…” a smooth silky voice said, “are you sure you’re a demon?” The man said as bright green eyes stared back at you. “Your soul should have died over a century ago.”

“Don’t give me that crap! I’m stronger than you!” You growled “So what makes you think that I’m not a demon?!”

“Sorry but you can’t be a real demon…” they said in a snarky tone.

“I’ll have you know THAT I AM A UPPER RANK DEMON!” You wailed.

“Then why are you holding your severed head d in your hands right now?” The green eyed man said pointing at you.

“Just because my heads off doesn’t mean I’ve lost yet! IM AN UPPERANK DEMON!” You screamed from your head as your body cradled your head in its lap as if trying to comfort you.

“I think it’s clear you’ve lost, in fact this wasn’t even a battle.”

“I’m just to powerful for you to comprehend!!!!” You barked at him. This was so embarrassing, what would your brothers think? When ever they’re home and an intruder comes their blood is served to you in a wine glass. “I may be weak right now, but I’m going to get even stronger!”

The green eyed man pulled out a book and placed on his glasses. “Don’t recall asking darling.”

Your fist clenched so tight that your nail dug into your palms. A lump formed into your throat when tears started pouring out of your eyes and your whimpered loudly. Suddenly…you screamed. A high pitched shriek loud enough to break glass.

(Elsewhere)

The boys froze right as they went to grab the new chessboard you asked for because last time you broke it out of a fit of rage from loosing for the 4th time. “Little sister.” Canterbury said softly as his eyes flashed pink. He grabbed the box with the chessboard then him and your other two brother bolted as fast as their legs would take you.

(Back home)

“I AM A REAL DEMON I AM! I EVEN GOT THE BLACK NAILS AND PINK EYES TO PROVE IT!” You wailed as your body slammed its fist on the floor causing the wood to splinter.

“Why are you still talking? Your life record should have started playing…”

“Die! DIE! Oh you can just die!” You screamed. “H-he cut my head off! He cut my head off! Help me…BROTHERS!!!” You begged.

Stood as if from know where your brothers stood infront of you. Timber sighed and clicked his tongue when he saw your current state.

Canterbury snd Thompson both had s blatant look of rage in their eyes. The green eyed man quickly swung his sword going for Timbers head when Timber put out his pinkie finger stopping the sword with the tip of this finger, the green eyed man when flying but but then quickly pulled himself up.

“Woowww, you survived that? I was aiming to kill. What wonderful reflexes.” Timber said blankly. He turned back to you as he head your head over your stump of a neck. Canterbury kneels down and smiled kindly. “Come now little sister. There’s no use crying about it.”

“Can’t you even manage to reattach your own head?” Thompson asked lovingly as he took your head from Timber and reattached it. “Well you haven’t always been the sharpest tool in the shed have you?” He said stroking your hair. “And oh is that a burn on your face? You need to learn to take better care of this face you know! God gifted you such a beautiful one.”

“Demons! I’ll dispose all of you if I must!” The green eyed man yelled. The boys all stood and turned to him with pure look of rage.

You whimper in the back as your ran your finger over the healing line your your neck was cut.

“You attacked our sister…unprovoked?” Timber asked barely above a whisper.

“Brother wait! He wasn’t the only harassing me! There were other green eyed man to!”

“Reapers my darling sister. Grim reapers here to collect your soul that should have burned years ago.” Canterbury said kindly to you.

“Please big brothers, kill the ones who burned me to! Kill them!, I’ve been working away over here and even though I’ve given it my all they still won’t die! I-I feel like I’ve tried everything but even then they just kept getting back up again and picking on me!” You said as your wiped tears. “They just kept bullying me and I just can’t take it anymore!”

By now three other reapers showed up and we’re all holding death scythes. “Ahh I think I understand now…” Thompson said. “Our poor little sister who was only turned a few 100 years ago was trying her very best with what little skill she had and you bullied her, that is absolutely unacceptable!”

“We’ll have to rib out all the spinal cords off those who laid a hand on her.” Timber said before pulling off his gloves and raising his fist. He glanced down at you and held out his hand right as one of the reaper started his…lawnmower? He bend down and pulled the kimono correctly onto your shoulder before turning back to them. “Now we go.”

“You’re dead!” One red head reaper said lunging towards your brothers and you pinched your eyes shut. Not even a second you felt a tapping on your shoulder and jumped. “Sister? Why are your eyes shut? Are you scared?” You gasped as your opened your eyes and saw the house in perfect condition. The lanterns where on casting a beautiful glow into their kind faces. You looked around. There was no blood, no broken wood. You slowly stood and shook your head. “B-but how? Where did-”

“Shush.” Canterbury said as he picked you up bridal style. “But brother what did you-“ you gasped when yo guy felt his hand pulled you closer to his chest. “In the morning. Perfect little sister.”

[princessamahle]

The dark frost hashira  black y/n reader x tengen x tengen’s wives part 5

You felt weak and trapped. Like you’ve been there forever. You weren’t sure if it had been days now but you felt your body slowly but surely decaying over time. Mainly your face. Whatever Daki wanted in particular she was going to get that feature that made you special. You didn’t think this would be how you died. Especially since you were a hashira. Was this how you were going to die? Was this literally your end? But then, you felt a hand touch your shoulder. It was warm and safe. When you turned around it was rengoku. He smiled at you. “Don’t give up L/n!” You stared in disbelief because he was standing right in front of you and alive at that. You thought you were maybe hallucinating. Maybe you were, we’re you dreaming? “Your comrades will come for you soon, especially uzui! He told me that there was something really special about you!” You we’re now in shock by his response “what?!”rengoku continued “He must have affection for you! Though he does have too many wives!”You looked down in embarrassment “focus on your breathing don’t let the demon consume you…you are a hashira and with years of training…once you fight back the demon absorbing you, you’ll become difficult to bare.So keep fighting till you can’t fight it anymore frost princess! Im rooting for you!” You cried and told him “thank you rengoku…and I’m sorry you left us so soon…uzui and I really were devastated.” He smiled back at you and all of a sudden you felt further and further away from him.

You felt something cut you. It didn’t hurt, but you felt this force pull you down (oooff!) you were now on the ground. It took you a moment but when you opened your eyes you saw a boar like face stare at you. And you couldn’t help but make a very confused look. You looked to your right and saw suma with tears in her eyes and makio looking concern at you. And finally on your left not even realizing you were being held was tengen uzui. He held you close and smiled at you relived that you finally woke up. “Well hello my angel…Your finally awake…” you had tears streaming down your cheeks because your comrades came. You started to have true feelings for tengen and you wanted to tell him how you felt right now. But you knew was probably not the best time as suma and makio were right there. But then realized hinatsuru wasn’t anywhere in sight. You gasped in realization. “Where’s hina!?! Is she alright did you find her!?” Tengen caressed your head to try and calm you. “It’s fine…I already found her she’s safe and out of harms way but don’t change the subject.” You we’re now confused on what he was talking about and blinked twice. “What?” He was now annoyed “you know very well what I’m talking about! You fought a demon all by yourself and still failed! You promise you wouldn’t fight that demon until I got back!” You finally protested “I promised no such thing! And that demon was being really rude to me! I don’t like being bullied! So you see I had to kill it!” Tengen gritted his teeth “well you failed and now we have to go back up there and help that Kamado kid!” You finally stopped yelling at tengen “eh? Kamado kid? Who did you bring?” Tengen cleared his throat “well you’ve met boar brat here…” you looked at the now annoyed slayer which he revealed himself as Inosuke. “Will have to meet the others up the surface to assist them. Suma makio you take y/n with you until she gains her strength…” suma smothers you “will protect you y/n!” makio hits suma “don’t smother her like that! she needs to regain her strength!” You smiled at the both of them “I’m glad…” they both stared at you in confusion. “I’m glad your both safe…and hina too. I’ve never forgot how kind you all were. And seeing uzui in distress for all of you, made me never gave up on any of you…” your tears streamed again suma started whimpering and makio blushed while feeling a little teary but she shook it off quite quickly “stop talking…you need to regain your strength we don’t want you to weaken after all” as you all climbed from the top and out of the ground. You, makio and suma tried meeting up with hina for one last stand. 

Makio: read some more your just being a lazy ass anyway!

part 5. Part 6

[demonslayedher]

I’ve said a few times how I want Uzui to have a daughter who cries and whines like Daki did, but I blame @dreamingfoxproductions for making the reincarnation connection. I also was super inspired by @sakurab01‘s adorable series of art in which Uzui is like a daycare teacher to a couple of tiny Shabana siblings.

(I have a headache and do not apologize for typos and sloppiness.)

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This whoa AU started when Gyutaro and Ume arrived in hell, where Lord Enma, who judges souls, is awaiting and has thousands of years of punishments in mind for Gyutaro. Ume starts throwing a fit, calling Lord Enma a big meanie, and Gyutaro begs her for once in her (after)life to behave. Lord Enma likewise tells her to behave, as she only got off on a technicality, but Ume extols how hard she and Gyutaro had it growing up and how Gyutaro deserves so much better, like instead of one bad mommy he deserves at least three great ones. And, of course, eventually Ume shall join him as his little sister, she’s made up her mind on this.

Lord Enma decides to indulge her. After all, she smiles real cute at him. However, Lord Enma also believes in justice and punishments, so he’s got the perfect destination in mind for the Shabana siblings to be reborn.

So first Gyutaro is born. He Uzui family is all excited about their first child, and they’re filled with love for him, but… well… no one wants to be the one to say it allowed, but that is an u-u-u-u-gly baby. Besides really flamboyant birthmarks (…yay?), his cry is very raspy (just ‘cause he’s loud, right? Ha haha… ha….), he’s kinda lumpy (though they, uh, trrrry to tell themselves that’s normal for newborns??), and uh, teeth. Pointy teeth. Are babies born with teeth said to be demons? No, no, that’s silly.

To be on the safe side, they bring Baby Gitaro to the Butterfly Mansion for a thorough check-up. Diagnosis: just an ugly baby. The girls wish the Uzui family a heartfelt congratulations.

Gitaro wasn’t born with any memories of his past life, and though the markings bother Tengen. He can’t quite place his finger on why. Anyway, Gitaro is on the shy side, but very receptive to the love and care he receives. When he throw temper tantrums, though, they are vicious. Tengen usually takes the brunt of them. Meanwhile, Ume is down the underworld bugging the hell out of Lord Enma about when it’s her turn to go follow her brother. He assures she’ll get her chance soon enough, and very soon, she does. Ume, now Uno, was so determined to see her brother again that she retains her memories a while.

Nobody can ever figure out why, but Uno never, ever takes a liking to the Kamabokos. Gitaro likes Tanjiro but could care less about the others unless they’re bothering Uno. One time he gave Inosuke a flying kick to the chest.

It’s not long because the third Uzui child is born, another girl. Gitaro is star-struck all over again with a new baby around, but Uno is angry. She was supposed to be the only one! She hates this new little sister! Her toddler impulse is to rip the baby’s ear off, but the Mama Trio stops that in the knick of time and gets her in trouble. However, they help bring her around by assuring her she’s not getting replaced, but that she gets a new little sister too, that baby is also hers. She and Gitaro get to protect her together. That awakens something in Uno she never knew she had, for it had always been her brother protecting her and she working to provide for him, she’s never experienced what it’s like to have someone powerless to protect. A little girl, vulnerable like she used to be, and possible to be exposed to the same hardships. Uno is determined not to let this happen and comes around to the whole being an older sister thing. However, she still is pretty demanding of Gitaro’s attention.

Gitaro less dependent on her now, she’s noticed, he’s not quite the person he used to be. He’s milder now (unless throwing a tantrum), more soft and peaceful and shy. It makes Uno feel sort of conflicted, since all she ever knew was the protective big brother who could fight anyone if it was for her, but he does seem happier now. He still likes playing with sickles and catching snakes and stuff, though. The Muscle Mice are off limits but Makio teaches him how to skin a snake with more finesse. You might have noticed I have not stated who birthed with child, which is on purpose, because I have determined it irrelevant. Both Gitaro and Uno gets lots of one-on-one time with each of their mothers.

Relationship with Papa is more complicated. Tengen tries really hard to be a good dad but cannot figure out why he’s so prone to arguments with his kids, especially Uno.

So anyway. BOTH Gitaro and Uno turned out to be “easily dyed” by their experiences, and they grow up the oldest son and oldest daughter in a big family, keeping everybody in line, but always closest with each other. Gitaros grow into a shy and gangly teenager with the weirdest dregs of his gene pool on display, but if you even look cross at one of his siblings or his mamas, he will mess you up (do whatever you want to Papa, though, Papa’s fine). Uno eventually forgets her past life and is a generally responsible person, but she is a callous flirt, much to Tengen’s consternation, but when it comes down to it she’s most sensitive to being scolded by Tengen and wants Papa to spoil her too (to take some of the burden off Gitaro, since she doesn’t want him to feel smothered or burdened by her). She nags her younger siblings but also spoils them. Gitaro continues looking up to Tanjiro and likes to babysit Tanjiro’s children. Uno still kinda hates the whole Kamaboko bunch. Nezuko will always be the most puzzled by this.

[phantasmiafxndom]

Thank you for opening these asks! I’ve been curious about some of the other upper moon demons in the Pet AU, like Akaza and Douma. What sort of life do you imagine them living?

Akaza is absolutely fight ring material. He’s the one who’s been in the worst, most violent, most brutal rings pretty much for his entire life. Because of that harsh life, he has it deeply embedded in his head that winning fights is the only thing that determines his worth. Being “strong” is what makes him good, so he has to keep fighting no matter how tired or hurt he gets. And while he’s very respectful to the humans that own him, Akaza is not a demon who plays nice with others of his kind in the same home. 

Douma, meanwhile, is the treasured pet of a particular cult. He’s held in high esteem for his ethereal looks and supposed divinity... but what that actually comes down to is that he’s used as part of ritualistic “sacrifices” involving him getting tortured and dismembered in all kinds of creative ways just because he won’t die. His situation is one where he’s spoiled to a certain degree, but has no autonomy, no connections with anyone, and no sense of self beyond being used as a sacrificial animal for the sake of the cult. It’s a very lonely position where he’s either on the chopping block or kept a distance from. 

And as a bonus for this ask, Daki and Gyuutarou. I went into a bit of detail on them in that one Gyuutarou fic, but to explain fully, Daki is another “treasured” pet who’s spoiled pretty heavily... in a way. She gets a lot of fine things and babying, but she’s used for sex and punished harshly whenever she makes a mistake. Her owner rents her out to “clients” who want to sleep with something exotic, and she’s internalized a lot of bad things about how her looks and usefulness in bed define her worth. Meanwhile, Gyuutarou is the ugly one who’s really only kept around because he’s good at keeping Daki calm and in line. He’s treated harshly and mostly ignored, but he’s allowed to stay with his sister, so it’s okay, right?

[prometheanglory]

helloooo it’s not quite new years get over here in america but i have some end of the year sentiments to get off of my chest before 2022 is up 🥸 this is rly long teehee

it’s been !! a really busy year!! oh my god i didn’t realize how little i posted until i saw my tumblr wrapped T_T honestly, at some point i wondered if it’d be for the best for me to formally announce a hiatus — some parts due to university and work, and other parts due to personal conflicts that made it difficult to feel confident or proud that i was creating.

it feels kinda weird missing vinh’s birthday for the first time in a while 😅 (granted, i drew something for it but i didn’t post it bc i didnt finish/i got nervous) .

moreover, it felt weird being so distant from twst and my own tumblr? admittedly i scared myself off from doing as much as i could this year, so i have less to physically show that i’m still around and i still care just as much as i did in 2019. it’s hard to do stuff that you like when ur in the constant process of shoving ur foot in ur mouth or feeling really self-conscious, or well. sometimes it’s just hard to not feel insecure about what you want to make and what you perceive other people expect from you?

i admit that i’m still trying to rebuild my foundations so that i can feel secure and proud of myself. it’s been a really, really long road to take but i have all of 2023 and more to orient myself. i’ve been trying to get into new things and explore new ventures, and that has been… a very nerve-wracking process for someone who’s never done anything before (did you know how many emails and phonecalls i had to make to get anything done/set up just to take commissions….. i’ll tell u what, it’s definitely over 10)…

all in all, i just wanna get back on the horse _(:3 」∠)_ i’ve been a bit of a ghost, but i’m still here. i still wanna thank everyone who still pops in every now and then when i pop up every once in a while 😅 i really appreciate you guys hanging around and everything yall do, especially as a community. i don’t think i’ve ever seen a more vocal oc community before? it’s an environment that i appreciate more than anything and i don’t intend to let my gratitude go unspoken for. you guys are really sweet and supportive, and god, i can’t keep count on my fingers for the sheer quantity of amazing creators that i’ve seen here. i hope that with 2023, i get my hands on a better time management schedule so that i can properly give back into the community T_T

well anyway, i planned to do this many months back — here’s a list of random stuff i’ve been working on throughout 2021-2022 that i meant to announce but i never got around to but hopefully it’ll come trickling out in 2023 🤭

new dorm incoming, and a (pseudo) new dorm project

new ocs approaching :-) some canon, some fandorm

diversify my posts a little…….. cannot promise that i won’t still spam vinhs but i can try 🫡

organize blog a little more

stagrove uniform+chara revamp / sprites

oc design + sprite revamps (sarge / lola / imp twins / holly / edgar /xuehai are the ones i have on hand rn, but everyone’ll get their turn 🤓)

potential new vinh sprite (since the july one was just drawing over the old one 🤡)

stagrove episode is being gradually picked up again

i swear to god i’ll go through my inbox

get into merch production (charms/posters/stickers… u know the deal)

get through commissions faster and more frequently T_T

try to do a new style of commission…? (community votes on a subject/character/etc and when the goal is met, the art gets published for everyone to see or smth)

do a follower milestone celebration (potential giveaway?)

i swear to god i’ll get to that malleus daki design.

if malleus works out i prommy i’ll do leona daki too

oc personality or matchup quiz

more fun/detailed oc reference sheets

oc masterlist + oc profiles on toyhou.se

incoming comic project and more to come hopefully

[oopsitszuli]

Heyyo!! Love your work!!!<3 Can you write some head cannons about some of the Hashira comforting their s/o? Not sure if that’s enough description or not but thx anyways🥰

Hashira comforting their s/o after a rough mission. (Sfw Hcs)

Authors note:

1: IF YOU REQUESTED A DAKI REQUEST I ACCIDENTALLY DELETED IT PLEASE RESEND IT

2: Savannah when you read these- IM SORRY THEYRE SHORT- (my friend requested these and I’ve been swamped writing other scenarios.

Warnings: none.

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Gyomei:

* he knew something was wrong the moment he came home and you didn’t greet him with a hug like you usually did.

* Instantly he’s on the search for you and his cats are assisting(to the best of your abilities)

* Eventually you walked out of your shared bedroom and let him know you were indeed in the house.

* He’d instantly be by your side and asking you how you were feeling.

* You’d admit that your latest missions didn’t work out right and you’ve just been really stressed about everything going on lately.

* Gyomei would pull you in to a hug and assure you that your feelings were completely valid and he would always be there to listen to you.

* He would totally take you to your favorite restaurant or bring you back food in an attempt to cheer you up.

* For the rest of the time you’re feeling that way he’s 100% pampering you, listening to you talk, and doing his best to cheer you up.

Kyojuro:

* Our favorite himbo.

* This man- he notices immediately that you’re upset when you return home from a mission and your head is hanging.

[[

“My flame! Are you ok?!” Kyojuro asked as he made his way towards you, arms outstretched and preparing to engulf you in a hug. He faltered when your eyes met his and they were puffy from previous crying, quickly he wrapped his arms around you gently and placed a kiss on your forehead. ]]

* He asked you if you would like to talk while holding you in his arms.

* After you had gotten everything off your chest he would talk you in to cleaning up and then-

* PREMIUM SELF CARE DATE WITH KYOJURO!

* Face masks? If you want them! Everything you enjoy? At your side!

* He loves you so so much and he’s going to make sure you know it.

Mitsuri/Shinobu:

* The moment you even show the slightest signs of being upset, she is by your side and talking to you about it.

* And if you don’t want to talk, she understands. But she’ll be by your side regardless.

* When time comes for you to talk about whats bothering you she listens to you and holds you close to her.

* After you two talk she will hold you close and you two will stay lying together in a comforting silence.

* Eventually when you two get up she decides on making you your favorite meal

Tengen/sanemi:

* You’d probably have to tell him you weren’t doing well before he actually noticed.

* And he would immediately feel bad for not noticing earlier.

* Expect a shower of apologies while being held in his arms

* He’d be the first to admit he isn’t the best at comforting you but he’s gonna try his best to make you feel better.

* Ask him for anything? Boom. It’s immediately there for you or he’s working his ass off to get it to you.

Giyuu

* Surprisingly, he notices when you’re upset almost immediately.

* And immediately he’s by your side and comforting you to the best of his abilities, you don’t even need to tell him why you’re not doing good.

* If you do decide to explain what happened he would listen to you while holding you close to him.

* After you talked to him about what’s bothering you he’d pull you close to him and cuddle you while assuring you that though things get hard they will always be there for you.

Obanai:

* You two were walking back from a mission when he realized you weren’t doing too well.

* He would take your hand in his and gently ask you how you felt.

* If you wanted to talk, he would listen. If you didn’t, he would understand.

* Regardless he will try his best to cheer you up and would totally drag you to your favorite place to get food.

* Once you got food he would ask you if there way anything you’d like to do.

* If you said yes he would let you drag him wherever youd like to go.

* anything to make you happy.

[kimonobeat]

Tommy heavenly6 Lyrics: I WANT YOUR BLOOD†

English translation and romanization below the cut.

ENGLISH

There’s nothing worse than waking up groggy Is anyone around? I WANT YOUR BLOOD†

Guess I’ve been asleep for quite a while My throat’s bone dry I WANT YOUR BLOOD†

MY HOLY DOLLY I’VE RETURNED FROM DAYDREAMY MACARON HELL†

I break out of my cramped coffin And come across you On your way home from a picnic If we could embrace each other I’d love to have a nightmare Make it happen, right this second

I’ve got an insane amount of time on my hands But I’m not holding myself back I WANT YOUR BLOOD †

I look so good in this white dress Wrapped in wild roses   RUBY JUICE I WANT YOUR BLOOD †

Tonight I’ll make you into brilliant gelato

If you bask in the dissolved life of the moon You’ll wake up, you’ll fall prisoner to me I’m sure you’ll like it just fine It’s incredibly sweet and cold

HELLO HOLY DOLLY I WANT YOUR BLOOD † I WANT YOUR BLOOD †

HELLO HOLLY MOON LIGHT I WANT YOUR BLOOD † I WANT YOUR BLOOD †

COME ON DEADLY DARLIN’ I WANT YOUR BLOOD † I WANT YOUR BLOOD †

COME ON HOLD ME BABY SO DARLIN’ YOU CAN COME ALIVE AGAIN

I break out of my cramped coffin And take aim at you I tricked you ‘Cause I wanted you with me for all eternity

Hold me Beneath the dissolved light of the moon Whisper eternal oaths While looking out over the parade poisonous spiders Make them happen, right this second

ROMAJI

mezame ga warukute saiaku da wa dareka inai no? I WANT YOUR BLOOD †

zuibun nemutte ita mitai nodo ga karakara yo I WANT YOUR BLOOD †

MY HOLY DOLLY I’VE RETURNED FROM DAYDREAMY MACARON HELL†

kyuukutsu na kan kara nukedashite anata ni deau pikunikku no kaeri ni daki-aeta nara akumu mitai ima sugu ni kanaete

jikan wa shinu hodo aru keredo gaman wa shinai wa I WANT YOUR BLOOD †

ibara no makitsuku shiroi doresu ni niau RUBY JUICE I WANT YOUR BLOOD †

kon’ya wa azayaka na jera-to ni shite

tokedashita ano tsuki no hikari wo abitara mezameru toriko ni naru wa kitto ki ni iru hazu yo saikou ni amakute tsumetai no

HELLO HOLY DOLLY I WANT YOUR BLOOD † I WANT YOUR BLOOD †

HELLO HOLLY MOON LIGHT I WANT YOUR BLOOD † I WANT YOUR BLOOD †

COME ON DEADLY DARLIN’ I WANT YOUR BLOOD † I WANT YOUR BLOOD †

COME ON HOLD ME BABY SO DARLIN’ YOU CAN COME ALIVE AGAIN

kyuukutsu na kan kara nukedashite anata wo nearu eien ni soba ni ite hoshikatta kara damashita no

tokedashita ano tsuki no hikari no shita de dakishimete doku kumo no pare-do wo mioroshinagara eien no chikai wo sasayaite ima sugu kanaete

[daily-douma]

Demon With No Name

An analysis on Upper Moon Two: Douma

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba spoilers!!

Hello! ❤ I wanted to discuss the significance on Douma’s real name never being revealed to us in the KNY story.

I'd love it if you guys could share your thoughts on this with me please!

Before I start:

Disclaimer: I do not speak Japanese at all, I’m basing all quotes off of the first manga site i could find. Translations may vary depending on the source. Also I may not be aware of alternate meanings of words that may have been lost in translation for the most important quotes! So please forgive me if I misinterpret something!!

A lot of the demons in KNY’s story are either nameless, or go by an alias that isn’t their real name. Examples of the former include most minor demons, such as the Temple Demon, Swamp Demon, Older brother/sister, Mother, and Father Spider demons, etc. Examples of the latter are mostly are more relevant Upper moon demons-- Daki, Akaza, and Kokushibou, whose real names are Ume, Hakuji, and Michikatsu respectively. The other upper moons, Nakime, Gyokko, and Hantengu, however, don’t have their human names revealed, along with Douma. However, these 3, did not hold as much story significance as Douma.

Then in addition to that, there are some demons who go by their human names still, such as Rui and Kaigaku. I assume it is because they are young enough relative to other demons age that they haven’t forgotten it (or maybe they just like their human names lol).

(I don’t know if Gyutaro’s name is his actual name or a fake name and, if it is a fake name, I don’t remember if his real name is actually given, which is weird because his sister’s was. But that’s a topic for another day.)

However, Douma, who holds the rank of Upper Moon 2, is one of the most relevant demons in the story, yet his real name is never disclosed. Even in the Kimetsu Acadmeny chapter extras, is stated that his AU version’s real name is unknown.

So, why is that? Douma even said so himself that he has great memory. He remembered many details of his life but he failed to ever disclose to us his name. Was that one thing he did forget? Was it not important to him? Did he simply not have a real name before becoming a demon? (Maybe his parents thought he was above having a normal human name?) And most importantly, was this intentionally done by Kyoharu Gotouge?

Before I continue, first we should know the meaning behind Douma’s name. His name is officially 童磨. According to the Kimetsu no Yaiba wiki,  童 ( dō ) means “child,” and 磨 (ma) which can mean “polishe,” “grind,” or “improve.” (Someone also said it can mean magic but I don’t have the source im sorry :( ) Based on these, Douma’s name has a meaning somewhere along the lines of “magical child” or “polished child.” This is most likely to reference how his parents thought he had divine powers at his birth.

For most people, your name is one of the most significant aspect of one’s identity. It’s the first bit of information you to give to anybody upon introduction. However, Douma’s unknown name is a demonstration of his own lack of personal identity.

If we take a look back at Douma’s childhood, he’s been put on as the figurehead of the Eternal Paradise cult from the day he could even sit up. His entire life he was put on a pedestal for an identity he did not make for himself, but one manufactured and forced onto him by his parents. In chapter 142, Douma admits that he can’t speak to the Gods or have any spiritual connections that his parents believe he has. In fact, he doesn’t even believe in any of it. If that’s the case, why does he seem so fixated on the idea of bringing his troubled followers to “paradise” as his sole reason for being born?

Earlier I mentioned that one large aspect of identity is our name. However, another important aspect in defining our identity is the personal relationships we have around us. Who we value and surround ourselves will shape our own individual perceptions of ourselves. However, Douma, who has admitted to having limited capability in feeling emotions, is unable to form meaningful bonds with people around him. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is story where most, if not all, the main themes revolve around love, family, and friendship being the main motivators to drive characters in the pursuit of goals. However, here we have a character who serves as a direct antithesis to of all these themes. He has nobody he loves and nobody who loves him.

In chapter 157, Kanao calls out Douma in their fight, telling him she can see through the fake persona he puts on. She then proceeds to question him: “Why were you even born?” (damn....) Douma gave clearly visible cues that he was not pleased with what she had to say. The important observation to take from this scene is Douma’s reaction. The man who was just revealed to not feel any emotions, who is usually unbothered by harsh words thrown at him from demon slayers and other members of the upper moons alike, showed an emotional response to the cutting words of a child questioning his existence.

Based on this reaction, I think there is reason to believe Douma has an innate dissatisfaction with his own identity, or moreso his lack of identity. From his childhood, he’s been more than aware of how he cannot feel emotions the same as others. Even in his dying thoughts in chapter 163, he thinks back on how he was “always been this way.” He thinks about how human emotions to him were nothing more than  “mere dreams.”

I think should we take a close look at the word choice used here. He could have simply said something along the lines of “I’ve never felt emotions;” however Gotouge specifically phrased it as a metaphor comparing it to dreams. This word choice conveys a sense of longing associated with the idea of being able to experience emotion. This suggests that there is a chance he did wish for a better understanding of emotions. After all, like Kanao said, what’s the point of living if one can’t truly indulge in all of life’s pleasures associated with the emotional bonds we build with one another?

However, what does all this of this have to do with Douma not having a name? Douma not having a name is symbolic of his entire character. He is a man with no true identity of his own. He was unable to maintain any close, meaningful, interpersonal relationships with anyone around him in the hundreds of years he lived. He lived every day with a false persona knowing deep down inside of him knowing he was different from everyone else around him, but not in the “spiritual way” that was expected of him. And in his own Nihilistic opinion, he felt his own life was pointless. But as a direct contradiction to those beliefs, he continues to lie to himself, telling himself the people need him to save them. It’s ironic--Douma, the man who mocked demon slayers’ efforts to do whatever they can to achieve their goals, is doing the most to do whatever he can to mask the emptiness he feels inside. His boastfulness of his cult, his over-acting of emotions, and his insistence of friendly and polite conversation even in the face of insults and attacks from opponents all demonstrate this. While he may not be able to process and understand emotions like most people, there is one thing that Douma appears to have in common with many people: wanting a sense of purpose and meaningfulness in life.

While Douma’s reason for becoming a demon is never explicitly disclosed in the manga, I think we have reason to suspect him of becoming a demon for the purpose of finding an identity to call his own. Muzan Kibutsuji is notorious for taking advantage of humans who are at their lowest points in their life. They have lost everything that mattered to them and have no one else to turn to. However, it was a different case with Douma--a man with no loved ones, no purpose, no real identity--already had nothing to lose to in the first place.

Despite all Douma thought he though he “dedicated [...] to people and made contributions to the world,” in the end, his choice to become a demon never brought him the sense of identity and purpose he sought out by the time of his death. Unlike even other demons, who had family members they could happily reunite with in death, he would simply be forgotten from the rest of the world. Sure, maybe the demon slayers will remember him as Douma, one of the strongest demons. However,there was not a single person who knew the real Douma, the real name behind the man who served as Upper Moon 2 under Muzan. He will just continue to remain nameless even in death. A cruel reminder of how any way Muzan’s involvement in any other demon’s life did nothing to improve any of their lives, if not worsen it.

I don’t think I worded this well but I hope it still makes sense to everyone 🥺

[crownshattered-moved]

@et3rnal-paradise​ inquired: Shapeshifting is a complex task that takes far more energy than he often like to give and leaves him practically starved and yet here he, or rather she, was marching up to the Oiran much to the warning of others within the house. Walking in here as a male was quite complicated, women literally threw themselves at you in the entertainment district and he just wanted to see Daki, spend some time with her, and stop thinking about the damned temple for one measly moment. Without knocking did the female form of Douma open the door quickly, too quickly, and coo to warabihime with as good as a girlish voice as (s)he could make. "Lady Oiran~!!! I wish to have a company with you~ I'm afraid I haven't been attracting male customers quite so well. Oh no, will I be punished? My lady please be kind to me~"

Unprompted—Always Accepting!!

A single eyebrow twitch of annoyance was given as she heard the door slide open behind her. Didn’t everyone in this damn house know not to bother her.?? When she was in her room, she expected to be left alone. Orange hues glanced out of the corner of her eyes as she turned her head to see what sorry soul was about to be punished for interrupting her privacy, only for the Oiran to freeze with a look of surprise. Douma.??

“You must be the weirdest man I’ve ever met.” An eyebrow raised as she looked the man over. Maybe he gave himself breasts and a more feminine figure, but he still looked quite masculine... Her lips curled into a smirk as she rose from her seated position and walked over to the other demon. “Brother is asleep currently, and I doubt he’ll wake up, even for a visit from you.” ‘Warabihime’’s smirk grew a bit softer, but her fangs then became more visible. 

“It’s nice to see you again, Douma. How did you possibly get into this house.??” She cocked her head to the side slightly as her smirk grew. “You couldn’t even make yourself an attractive girl? You probably could have just come in and requested me. No one would disturb us that way and we could talk without any concerns of being interrupted. Or, maybe, you just wanted to act like an idiot~” While that normally would be said with distain, towards Douma, it was an affectionate tease. 

[mozaikrolez]

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@duelcafe​ sent :  Buddyfight or & Demon Slayer for the fandom meme!!

Buddyfight

The first character I first fell in love with: zanya & akatsuki kisaragi — as soon as these two came on the screen it was almost in a instant! 

The character I never expected to love as much as I do now: asmodai, kiri hyoryu, ikazuchi & doctor gara! i’ve rambled & rambled & rambled about these characters with my friends sm — there’s just no words to describe how much i love these guys without going into another ramble, they’re all just great & the way they grew on me totally had something to do with how i feel about them now! especially with how u wrote kir — just WOW!

The character everyone else loves that I don’t: mm, miko mikono & chibi panda (lil guy got on my neeeerves)? idk others opinions on these two but from what i can tell they have been generally received well but not for me.

The character I love that everyone else hates: i think a lot of the characters are liked by pretty much everyone to some degree, but i haven’t seen that many ppl like davide yamazaki! i was originally gonna add him in my first roster for this blog actually!

The character I used to love but don’t any longer: none!

The character I would totally smooch: grimoire. i just think he’s hot, no other reason!

The character I’d want to be like: dai kaido, outwardly with others. i’m like him with my close friends but i want to be like that with everyone (especially on here) as well! 

The character I’d slap: kyoya gaen, holy shit. this guy tried to end the world how many times??? take a damn break!

 A pairing that I love: there’s not a lot of canon ones soo i’ll go with one that the fandom talks about! gao mikado & kazane fujimiya!

 A pairing that I despise: none that i can think of?????

Demon Slayer

The first character I first fell in love with: zenitsu agatsuma! the screaming, especially during the spider mountain arch... i felt that.

The character I never expected to love as much as I do now: akaza! he’s sooo great! he’s everything & i enjoy writing him too! i like how he’s a chatter box & how that may confuse the slayers he encounters! he’ll literally chat someone up, maybe have a decent convo & kill em! there’s other reasons too, but i’d ramble! i also looove kokushibou way more than i thought i would’ve

The character everyone else loves that I don’t: daki... i’m sorry i just can’t stand her! it’s not that i don’t feel bad, i just don’t like her that much.

The character I love that everyone else hates: gyokko! he makes me laugh but everyone else found him to be annoying. fair enough. i liked watching him get bullied.

The character I used to love but don’t any longer: none!

The character I would totally smooch: kyojuro rengoku, akaza, sanemi shinazugawa & mitsuri kanroji! a bunch of hotties— pfft! i’d also give yushiro a hug, holy shit. kiriya ubayashiki too!

The character I’d want to be like: nezuko kamado! she’s a really strong character, stronger than most ppl give her credit for! she was able to fight off the effects of muzan’s curse! she a really strong girl.

The character I’d slap: douma! he’s too damn much.

A pairing that I love: i’m a rare pair kind of person honestly & while my fav pairing isn’t controversial in any way, i don’t feel comfortable saying so just cuz i don’t want to even have a sliver of a chance of discourse. 

A pairing that I despise: but i’ll answer this with a controversial take, not a fan of shinobu kocho & giyu tomioka!

[tothemeadow]

Ok um I wanted to try and be a little discriptive because we were both technically minors but it’s a bit hard with this.

It’s kind of a long story, I’ve never been honest about this aside from when it happened and I don’t really know where to cut and stuff.

And because I feel like this is always important to mention I do not ever appear canonically in demon slayer so 😎👍

TW: noncon kissing (I’m sure if incident could’ve been categorised as assault but ugh ya know keep it in mind)

Now my blood art is hard to explain but it’s important to know how it works, I would cut myself somewhere to draw blood and I would then smear that blood on an object or a person and then basically pull them into a void. Now objects could be pulled back out whenever I desired and wherever I desired so it was a good mode of teleporting and if someone held onto me, a blood smeared object or had my blood on them or in them.... (had to be fresh not dry blood in all instances) they could be pulled into the void and subsequently teleported.

So for the actual incident, you may know my right eye isn’t exactly... useable? I have severe light sensitivity because my father threw me through a wall, and I have to wear an eyepatch basically 24/7 because of it and that meant I wasn’t... pretty enough? Imperfect enough? to be in one of the houses also Muichiro did threaten to castrate Tengen.

With my blood art I would go in and out of the houses to check in the boys and do a little snooping, one day it was quiet not weirdly quiet per say for your average person but I couldn’t hear any customers which as a demon with increased senses bothered me, I’m not Tengen but I should’ve heard something. I was walking down this hall and the feel of cold dread washed over me and instantaneously I thought I was royally fucked. I was right.

It was what I assume was her sash wrapping around my waist first and pulling me into a room and then it was holding me off the ground (honestly I was short as hell so that’s not terribly impressive but anyway) I remember that god awful smile, it started with the left side and then she evened it out. I didn’t have time to think before she had my hands tied (didn’t get a look at it but again probably her sash) and leaned in closer, I thought she was going to whisper something but she kept leaning. I couldn’t use my blood demon art once her hand was on my thigh, the grip was too tight I’d take her with me.

I remember her moving us over until I was on top of pieces of furniture perhaps a dresser or something like that, I didn’t react when she kissed me because I hadn’t processed it until she did it again, and again, and again. I tried to push but my hands were bound and she had a strong grip on my legs. Every time she pulled back there was that awful wicked smile and she would lean back in, brush her lips against mine and then kiss me again. That cycle continued for what felt like an eternity, and then she pushed her tongue into my mouth and by now I’d long since caught on if I had any chance of making it out of this I had to play along, no matter what I wouldn’t show disgust.

She tastes like blood, usually I’d merrily tell people to me, blood tastes like raspberries the perfect tart raspberry. But this was sickeningly sweet and it made my eyes burn with tears. She kept running her tongue over my teeth and I realised she was checking for fangs, but I was yet to feel the need to have them out (idk if this is a thing for all demons but I could just have them a normal human length or like “I’m gonna suck your blood... maybe eat you if you don’t let me do the first thing”) but I would not show her, I realised the game was to play with me until I admitted I was a demon.

It kept going for a while, I slipped my tongue into her mouth and brushed it over her fangs, I remember my tongue being cut in the process and the noise she made when she tasted my blood... I was nauseous, it was like the little bits of my childhood that I could remember all over again, I was weak and defenceless. But I would not acknowledge the common knowledge we shared lest it be the end of the game and the end for me.

Eventually probably not too long later something or someone distracted her, she lost focus momentarily and let her hands slip and her sash loosen, just enough till I was sure I could use my blood art. I dragged my teeth down the arm I slipped from the slack fabric and got the hell out of there as fast as I could.

The look on Tengen’s face when I got back, he knew basically what had happened maybe just not with who, from the look of me, the smell, the tears going down my cheeks and the bite on my arm that was far larger than necessary made in desperation, we didn’t talk about it. I remember the look on Muichiro’s face when I admitted to him what happened, the disgust and pity. I remember the horrible whispers when someone read my field report and let slip what had happened, twisting it and making it sound like I wanted that.

I know I forgive for, learning what happened to that poor child I’ve moved on from the incident it was an explanation not an excuse and so I will forgive but I won’t forget... but never the paperwork 😭 you would not believe the amount of documents you had to write and sign after making out with an upper moon and I will never forgive or forget about that 😭

And there you have it aside from trying to kill her that’s what happened with Daki thanks for giving me an opportunity to talk about it, like I said it wasn’t one of my happier stories it was kinda gross but ya know still interesting.

-Shizuyo

(Sorry it took so long to actually say what happened I fell asleep while reading)

Well damn O_O You really did go through a lot…

Also, saying that blood tastes like raspberries stood out to me more than it should 💀