#anti chainsaw man

[duckmeat-woohoo]

Single customer.

[theweeklydiscourse]

Sometimes I think about the way that the Darkling is openly distrusted and perceived as a dark and shadowy figure even within the little palace. To me, this detail undermines one of the messages the story attempts to communicate about how looks can be deceiving and how powerful (good-looking) men can get away with abuse.

It is important to consider the contents of Shadow and Bone prior to the reveal and subsequent descent into cartoonish villainy that occurs in later chapters. The early chapters should be establishing the Darkling as someone who can exploit and manipulate with impunity due to either privilege, a good reputation in the community, or his role as an authority figure. However, you get the impression that the Darkling isn’t well-liked or even trusted enough to accomplish such a task.

This is in part due to the lack of details provided about the culture and social aspects of the Little Palace, but readers are frequently shown examples of the Darkling’s reputation as a dark figure. He is shrouded in rumours of the occult (ex. When Genya informed Alina that there was a rumour that he had fed her his blood) which speaks to a sense of uneasiness felt by those around him. When Alina tells him that she thought the meeting she would have with him might involve torture, he frowns and tells her that he’s not a monster unlike what she “might have heard”. A line that implies that this is a view held by individuals other than Alina.

On paper, the Darkling has qualities common amongst abusers. However, the story fails to use these qualities in a subversive way that would accurately convey the insidious nature of abuse, and what it takes to get away with it. You see this on display when you place him beside the likes of villains like Makima or Akio Ohtori, two villains who were trusted by most people around them barring a few exceptions that knew the truth. Both of these examples manipulated more people than just the main characters of their respective stories, and that is essential to understanding why Shadow and Bone failed.

If his good looks play a role is his ability to manipulate, then the text needs to actually show me that through character interactions rather than inserting that meaning retroactively. Does he seduce people? If so, who is it that he’s seducing or swaying with his charm? What is he accomplishing by using his beauty as a tool to achieve his goal of power and control?

If he’s an authority figure with a lot of influence and power, show me how he uses or abuses that authority. The minute that Baghra started raising objections to his plan regarding the Stag, he should’ve removed Alina from her student position immediately (something he would’ve had the power to do). He could’ve moved Alina closer to him so he would have more access to her and be able to exert his influence over her.

There were possibilities, they just weren’t acted upon.

[kideaternomnom]

If a ship only has fans because it is canon and not because it’s well developed that’s how yk it’s probably ass

[thelesbiansuperjesus]

put fumiko down 2024

[jeweled-blue-eyes]

Cha Siyeon x Iklies are so Makima x Denji coded

[stromynight]

my twitter feed is downing with pro lolicon / shotacon vtubers and this was the most eye opening thing for me to realize how weird these fans are with MINORS ( i know they've been weird but i never knew it was THIS bad probably because i was never really into social media till a couple of years ago, saw people defending it with thousands agreeing.

i’m weirded out, i want to hear people’s opinions personally i think its weird and messed up idc if they are pixels. idk how you can look at something that resembles a child and feel any sort of attraction. idk twitter is messed up but i don’t want to feel like im the only one who is weirded out.

ps: sorry for being in yours favs tag and not being a fanfic :p

[pinkibot]

i laughed too hard making this ok- 💀

[cloudyysworld]

The way some fanboys are hating on Asa because *obviously* teenager girls are getting hated just by being themselves but when Denji (love him but still have to point this out) doing same shit they are praising him because how could they-a man can relating to a FEMALE PROTAGONIST that is not attractive or showing some boobs 🤔

Also don't let me start on some shippers hating on her because she is *on the way* of their mlm ship ,can you guys being more reasonable this shit happens in every fandom 😭

[celestialkahei]

Reddit is so stupid. like theyre really gonna ignore the fact that when Denji took a bath with Power because she was too scared to be alone, he said it didn’t feel naughty. OP also cropped out the part of the first panel’s text where Denji said “it doesn’t feel hot at all”

Denji literally cares for her and lets her get away with all the stuff a big brother does:

When he has to sleep next to, bath, and dress Power, it’s something he’s resigned to doing, the same way it’s an older brother’s responsibility to look after their younger siblings. It’s tiring and time consuming but you do it because you love them and they need you. All of his actions toward her are wholly platonic.

[shouta-edits]

"Hi, I loved and appreciated your Long from chainsawman moodboard and I was wondering if it would be possible for another one of this character? With themes of being a bit wild and animalistic, HEAVY on the petplay, feeling carefree and in love? Dragon stuff etc. if not all themes can fit into one moodboard then that’s ok I’m not picky. Thank you!" -anon requested

[blurrymango]

Proship/comship DNI???

Found on a fanart of Kobeni from Chainsaw Man. Weird.

You're a fan of series where an immortal entity grooms a minor.

And yet you're against people who are against harassment over fiction, specifically this type of fiction that contains immoral acts.

You're not only a hypocrite but also an idiot.

[kideaternomnom]

Nothing is more satisfying than when a ship you dislike that everyone loves doesn't become canon, sinks, or one of them dies thus making the god horrendous ship sink.

(The whole fandom cries while I'm cheering)

[thelesbiansuperjesus]

PUT DOWN FUMIKO 2024

🇺🇸🐺🦅

[rubyakahs]

if you read csm, u are obligated to post this at least once

[toothzome]

anyways the last thing i'll ever say on this since the series is so mid i hope the LOV kills every hero and everyone dies <3