i don't really like when people say dungeon meshi is accidentally good autistic representation, because while i understand not wanting to make conclusions without explicit confirmation from the author, there's always the weird assumption that non-western authors somehow don't know about things like neurodivergency/queerness/etc. (on top of the assumptions that east asian authors are somehow more naive or oblivious to "western" social issues).
given that dungeon meshi started being published in 2014, it's not really a "work belonging to its times"—it's as contemporary as any other media we discuss on this site, which means it should be fair to assume it engages with contemporary topics (and at the very least, you shouldn't say that the representation is accidental with so much confidence)
but anyways, the chapter "perfect communication" in ryoko kui's "terrarium in a drawer" is some of the most straightforward autistic representation I've seen, and from now on I'm going to assume that laios's character writing is absolutely intentional in that regard:
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Dream Jason assuring Tim he'll be a good Robin
Real Jason in the nightmare realm assuring Tim he is a good Robin
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He's gotta zoom!
Bug Fact: Giant wētā are endemic to New Zealand and many species are alpine specialists. They are also as big as a gerbil 😳. Photos Below
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He eat carrot. 🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥺 also he is super duper endangered do not hurt him
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Page of Swords, The Mood Fighter
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one of the richest most interesting facets of rhaenyra and alicent’s relationship is there are zero universes in which they get to be together while retaining the core of who they are. like even as we speed closer and closer to annihilation and the spectre of former “girlhood” hovers between them…. there is no future which allows them anything more than shared adolescence. they are not equals. aemma lives? otto arranges an advantageous match for alicent. rhaenyra is not named heir? she would still be a princess, probably also matched and sent away from king’s landing. alicent is her lady, and rhaenyra is always her princess. daemon or no daemon, aegon or no aegon, they are always destined to be longing for a fairy tale that doesn’t exist. and that’s so compelling because it doesn’t matter that it could never be, it’s comforting! they want to reach for each other! but it’s never anything more than a mirage, even without the dance.
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Trying out some new digital brushes... Steven "summon the suit" Grant
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Jason and Tim: Reluctantly Asking For Help
Knight Terrors: Robin #2, Wayne Family Adventures Mini #2
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The Magnus Protocol wiki has a new home!
Because of the issues* with fandom (the company), we've relocated the wiki to a new host, namely Miraheze. Miraheze is completely ad free, run by a nonprofit, and comes with far greater backend flexibility than fandom.
Signal boosts are very welcome and we appreciate your understanding as we get settled in our new home ^^
*If you're unfamiliar with The Issues, Stop using Fandom by mossbag is a good video breakdown of the situation.
If you don't feel like watching a video, the Hollow Knight wiki has a written explanation for their decision to leave fandom, which very much mirrors our own.
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Humans are terrifying to any and all that are not them.
Bug Fact: An estimated 25% of the general population actively fear spiders and insects. This fear response may not be completely due to their threat levels, but related to the human feelings of disgust when seeing an insect.
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