#knd thoughts

[kommandonuovidiavoli]

I lied again, I managed to finish them!

I love the trope of "let's hide the adults'/parents' faces and keep them a mystery"!

[cadavorcist]

this took way too long to make

[torra-and-the-toons]

This was funnier in my head, I think.

[roguephenon]

If Nigel is a stay at home dad in your lore, who does he end up with?

If you’re super familiar with me, then it shouldn’t be too much of a surprise lol

It’s Rachel :3

We multi-ship here, but we never forget the OTP.

Without 1/362, there would be no Numbuh Phenon.

(big thank you to @kommandonuovidiavoli for the surprise gift art :3)

[numbuh]

this again but i promise at least four of these slides are different + a new one. slightly more condensed if you can believe that

ynneb's info can be found here, those "secret" blog pages aren't 100% relevant anymore but they're there

[kidsnextdoor-doodles]

Hate having secondary/minor characters as my favourites cause looking for fanworks with them is like

Rachel- Pretty decent amount of fanworks but it’s 50/50 on if she’s actually written well or just regulated to being Nigel’s love interest

Fanny- Most likely to get mischaracterised and unnecessarily demonised. If she’s being shipped with Patton it’ll just be the “nagging wife” trope but with ten year olds

Patton- Yet to find fanworks about Patton that are actually about Patton and not some weird misogynist who doesn’t respect Fanny’s boundaries wearing his skin

Herbie- The chances of him even being mentioned in passing are lower than hell and they’ll probably find a way to be fatphobic for some reason

[numbuh-72]

KND Emergency Commissions (OPEN)

Hey y'all, so I'm in a bit of a pickle here and I never thought I would ask this, but I need some help in gathering money to pay for my Insurance.

My current job hasn't been giving me the hours needed to pay off my bills (mostly rent), and I haven't had luck in finding a new job.

So, I'm deciding to open emergency commissions for the time being.

The goal is $2,000 and I'll keep updating on progress.

If you're unable to commission me, then I would really love for this to get as many reblogs as possible so the word can spread.

With that said, here are my prices for this time, if there are any questions, feel free to DM me;

COMMISSIONS LIST

Body Art:

- Headshots ($10)

- Half body ($20)

- Full Body ($40)

Backgrounds

- Simple ($5)

- Detailed/Scene ($10 - $20) (This will vary on how detailed we talking)

Extra Characters are worth $2 more per character to add onto the piece

If you wish to have the art piece only sketched or outlined rather than colored, we can work a price fitting for you since these prices are for colored pieces!

How It'll Work/Rules

To commission, DM me and we will go from there!

I HAVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE YOUR REQUEST, IF I DENY YOUR ORDER, THEN PLEASE RESPECT IT!

I won't be accepting the following in the art pieces;

- NSFW

- Extreme Gore

- Hate/Political Art

- Racist/Derogatory Stuff

Payment will be asked upfront first before I begin any art piece, if you don't have it upfront, I'll allow a hold on your order until you have it.

During the process once I get payment, I'll send you works in progress to see if you are content with your piece before going through final draft. Once the final draft is complete, then the commission is compete! (Unless ofc, you did the BOGO special)

To even thank you for ordering a piece, I'll do a BOGO for you guys, buy one piece, get one free for those who pay $50 or more on their order!

For payment, I can do Venmo and Paypal

I do hope this works...

Here are my examples of my artwork for those who may be new to the blog and to make it easy for me, I'll only be doing KND art for the commissions!

From Sketching, to Outlining, to Fully Colored/Shaded;

[kommandonuovidiavoli]

Kids Day (5/5) was invented by KND, and Japan is the only nation in the world still celebrating it for some reason.

It's tradition for all KND operatives to visit Japan and celebrate together this amazing day respecting the Japanese traditions.

[dunderhead99]

Hey so like.... How awkward would it be to have been Numbuh 13 on their 13th birthday before being decommissioned? /gen

[thetreehousechronicles]

The Sanban Family Dynamic – A Closer Look

Trigger Warning: Mentions of emotional neglect and unhealthy family dynamics. Sorry for the misinformation, I misremembered it terribly wrong, thank you to @kommandonuovidiavoli @paniniwrap for pointing it out!

So, the Sanbans won my poll for which family dynamic to explore first! Buckle in because there’s a lot to unpack here. Btu before we start a huge credit to @paniniwrap ! For having such an interesting conversation and helping me look at a different perspective, then what I originally thought! 💚💚 Now, onto the post!

While Codename: Kids Next Door presents itself as a fun, action-packed kids’ show, it subtly touches on some serious topics, especially when it comes to family relationships. Kuki’s home life, in particular, is one of those things that seems fine on the surface but has some deeply ingrained issues when you take a closer look.

The Mask of Cheerfulness

Kuki is known for being the team’s bright and bubbly member, always full of energy, excitement, and enthusiasm—especially when it comes to Rainbow Monkeys. But when you look at how her family treats her, it becomes clear that her hyper-cheerful persona might be more than just her natural disposition; it’s also a coping mechanism.

What I see with Kuki is that she often isn’t taken seriously, especially by her own family. It’s not that they have bad intentions, but the way they handle her emotions—whether it’s brushing them off or treating them like a joke—can be really harmful. She’s expected to always be the happy, bubbly one, and whenever she expresses fear, sadness, or frustration, it’s often dismissed as her being dramatic rather than a real feeling that deserves to be acknowledged.

Because of that, I think she learned to mask a lot. The hyper-cheerful, almost cartoonishly happy personality she shows most of the time might not be completely fake, but I do think it’s a coping mechanism. It’s easier to be the fun, energetic one than to risk being ignored or invalidated when she’s upset. That’s probably why Rainbow Monkeys mean so much to her—they’re a safe, comforting space where she can just be herself without judgment.

When kids grow up in environments where their emotions are dismissed, they often learn to suppress their negative feelings—either by shutting down completely or by masking them with exaggerated positivity. Kuki falls into the latter category. If she’s always happy, then no one can tell her to stop being dramatic, right? If she never shows sadness, then no one can ignore it.

This is where Rainbow Monkeys come in. They aren’t just a childhood obsession—they’re comfort. They represent unconditional love, warmth, and support, something she might not always feel from her own family. In a world where her real emotions are ignored, Rainbow Monkeys never dismiss her. They let her be herself.

The Parenting Issue

One thing that makes this even more complicated is that Kuki’s parents likely don’t mean to hurt her. They don’t seem intentionally cruel; rather, they’re just emotionally unavailable or unaware of how damaging their approach is.

Kuki’s mother, in particular, seems to have her own struggles. Based on her behavior, it’s easy to see her as someone who had to grow up too fast. Maybe she had strict, emotionally distant parents who didn’t allow her to express herself, so she sees nothing wrong with raising Kuki the same way. The problem is, just because she went through it and turned out “fine” (at least in her own mind) doesn’t mean it’s okay. The cycle of emotional invalidation continues because she doesn’t realize she’s causing harm.

Kuki’s father isn’t much better. While he may not be as dismissive as her mother, he doesn’t step in to help, either. He seems to prioritize structure and discipline over emotional connection, making him another unavailable parental figure in Kuki’s life.

Then there’s Mushi. She seems to be the child who was either never told “no” or never faced consequences for her actions. Her behavior suggests that she craves attention—whether positive or negative—but since no one sets firm boundaries for her, she does whatever she wants. This creates an imbalance in the family dynamic where Kuki is often overlooked, while Mushi gets away with things that should have been addressed.

Her Found Family – The Polycule

This is where Wally and Hoagie come in. Unlike her biological family, they see her for who she really is.

Hoagie is naturally more emotionally intelligent. He understands Kuki’s feelings, accepts them, and never makes her feel bad for expressing them. He never dismisses her for being “dramatic” or “too much”—he embraces her fully, whether she’s hyperactive or feeling down. He’s the one who listens, validates, and encourages her to actually express what she’s feeling rather than masking it.

Wally, despite being emotionally awkward, tries for her. He might not always have the right words, but he shows his care through actions. Even though they bicker a lot, he never makes her feel like she has to be anything other than herself. He doesn’t dismiss her interests or emotions the way her family does. He might tease her, but he never makes her feel small for what she loves or how she feels.

With them, Kuki doesn’t have to wear a mask. She doesn’t have to pretend to be happy all the time. She can be her bright, whimsical self, but she can also be vulnerable, frustrated, or even sad—and they love her no matter what.

In the end, Kuki’s real family isn’t just the one she was born into—it’s the one she chose.

[bugtoonz]

hello! Can i please request you draw her? https://knd.fandom.com/wiki/Teenage_Spy Shes pretty underrated and I wish to see more art of this girl! Have a nice day! <3

in my heart her name is meg and she is gay !!

chad learns this the hard way

[roguephenon]

I loved the finale and can't wait for the conclusion but had a question: so is the boogeyman the reason Father and his family are evil like a curse?

there is a backlog of asks and things, but due to a cold and just a lot of emotional stuff going on, I feel the need to clarify something that I normally like to just let my writing speak for itself, so genuinely thank you for this question anon haha: tldr: the short answer is No. the technical answer is .05% kinda, and 99.95% NO. (we love hyperbole here lol)

spoilers for CR's finale and looooooong Father talk below:

The Eldritch Boogeyman from Beyond the Deep Dark is a surface-level, silly, overexaggerated way of explaining where Father's powers come from and the overall true ultimate enemy of the KND and "kids" across existence (ala in spirit of how the show takes issues kids face to the extreme). Still, narratively, it's meant to be a metaphor for something deeper: the fear and despair that exists inside us all and can overwhelm us if we succumb to it.

Father is a villain, one I enjoy writing and having fun with when I'm doing something cartoonishly fun, but he is still a villain whose actions I never excuse or even fully redeem because of what he represents on a fundamental level: a man who willingly perpetuates a cycle of hatred and abuse that existed long before him.

Benedict was the son of Grandfather, someone you could argue is worse. He was clearly abused and had a terrible childhood, one that continued probably even after Grandfather was initially defeated. Monty was obviously the "favorite" child (more on the horrible psychological ramifications of that on Ben and even Monty in some other post).

But trauma only explains behavior. It does not excuse it.

There's always a choice, and we all have it. We all have that moment or even moments when we can choose what kind of person we want to be. And despite all the chances and outs he was given, Father chose anger. He chose cruelty. Even worse, he chose to commit the ultimate evil. That choice we all have? He decided to use his power and authority to rob children of ever having that chance to choose.

He did that the exact moment he forced Sector Z to become his Delightful Children from Down the Lane. An excerpt from Cold Reception chapter 28: : ...Best of all, Benedict saw that their dark, rebellious eyes now shone a pale and empty shade of blue, devoid of all desire for resistance and childish play. Sector Z was more delightful than Benedict had even hoped to dream. The blown fuse in the chamber hadn't ruined his experiment at all—in fact, it had enhanced it, at least eleventy-billionfold!

It hadn't gone horribly wrong.

It had gone horribly RIGHT!

Benedict couldn't help himself: he laughed. His whole body shook with it, and unbeknownst to him, a dark silhouette loomed over his newest creations, a black shadow that threw its head back with howls of laughter that spawned fire in a wall behind him.

"Yes," he hissed, throwing up his hands in savage joy. "I did it! I DID IT! They're perfect! These children are downright DELIGHTFUL!"

The children took a collective step back.

"Pardon us, kind sir," they all said, with trembling politeness, "but we can't seem to recall what's going on. Where are we? Who are we? All of our memories are..."

Benedict's laughter slowly died down, tapering off into a breathless chuckle. "Of course, of course!" he said grandiosely, stepping menacingly toward the children, not heeding the way they cringed back from him. "How very rude of me to forget! You five are MY children, and I am your beloved parent. You live here, with me, in our delightful little manor. You're the most smartest, perfectest little children in the whole wide world, and you hate those other misbehaving kids for their DISGUSTING immaturity—especially the Kids Next Door!"

"Kids...Next Door?" the children asked, blinking their pale blue eyes in confusion. "Who are they?"

"A group of vile, despicable children," Benedict hissed, looming over them. "Horrible little brats who do nothing except misbehave and create trouble for upstanding adults like me! Can't you see how awful that is?"

As the last words were shouted, Benedict didn't notice flames rising wildly behind him. The children jumped in place, startled, and nodded quickly. They no longer looked quite so frightened of him, more contemplative over his words.

"It IS awful!" they said together, looking alarmed. "We hate children who make trouble for adults! They're the most stupid, rotten pests in the whole world! In fact...such degenerates must be annihilated."

Why, that was what he was about to say!

"Yes, they certainly do," he purred, the flames dying around him. Had it always been this toasty in here? Must be the crackling machine. He extended an arm toward the bewildered children and took their five small hands in one of his, leading them away. "But that will come another day. We must attend to other manners, like cleaning up this mess YOU made. Then? Then we can spend the night scheming how you'll destroy those little nuisances so I never have to worry about them. Ever again."

"Yes," the children chorused in unison, dark smiles spreading across their angelic faces as they looked up at him. "We would like that very much. Those K-N-Doofuses don't stand a chance against the likes of US!"

Benedict smirked. "That's exactly right, children. They are inferior to you in every way possible. You? You're excellent. You're perfect! You're my exceptionally delightful children." He then smiled. "Now, before you clean up this mess, who wants ice cream!?"

They all gasped, licking their lips. "With extra jimmies?"

Benedict grinned. "Extra extra jimmies."

"We cannot wait!"

They then did something he wasn't entirely expecting.

"Thank you," they said, breathing easier as they hugged his waist. They smiled, obliviously nuzzling into his pants. "We love you, Father."

Benedict's heart skipped a beat.

They…they loved him?

The shadow from before crawled off the walls, slithering around his feet.

Someone…actually loved him. Unconditionally?

No take-backsies?

"We love you, Father."

A silhouette enveloped him, and he EMBRACED it. Hardly noticed the sting.

"Yes, children," he said in a daze, his hands gingerly coming to wrap around them. As the shadow covered his face, his eyes glowed a terrible yellow gleam. "I'm…your Father." :

The "boogeyman" was there. It had always been there. But when Ben made that choice? That's when he let it in. Benedict made a choice at that moment, and that's when he became Father.

And even after that? He was given a chance to be better. Monty offered him a hand to try and do what he should've done years before and offered to be there with him when he finally stood up to their Pappy. And when push came to shove, Father decided it wasn't worth the effort.

And do you remember that moment? When he packs it in against Grandfather in ZERO? The frustration and ire you felt when he robbed us of the incredible moment to clap back at his terrible dad? That was the joke, and that was the point.

At that moment, Father had a choice to use all his power to help clean up the mess he made and stand up to an oppressor...and decided, whatever. He's just gonna go eat ice cream and let someone ELSE deal with it.

That's why I write Father the way I do 99% of the time. He had a choice to try to be better, but he didn't want to put in the work to do it. He just wants to be destructive and angry at a world that didn't treat him fairly and directs that fiery anger at innocents who don't deserve it.

The actual "Boogeyman" - the REAL villain of Cold Reception is generational trauma and how it can turn us into the monsters that terrify us as children. How, like Father, we can be victims of it. The thing with Father is that he was fortunate enough to survive into adulthood. But instead of being a genuine mature adult and learning to protect kids from the Boogeyman, he decided it was easier to become one.

I pity Father because his story is a tragedy and a cautionary tale if you read into as much as I do, I guess.

"But Phenon, how come you don't put in the work to make sure his story doesn't end in tragedy? Why not try and give it a happy ending?"

I do and always will believe in the happy ending, even if I don't live to see it. But I also believe it needs to be earned. Maybe one day I'll be inspired to do the creative heavy lifting to do some fic where Father "earns" his.

...but the heart of this fic and this entire series is kids. As an adult, I feel compelled to write and let them earn the happy ending Father and those like him try to rob them of. And I embrace that compulsion 110%.

Also, that man was ready to let his "kids" stay turned into sheep. If that's the kind of parental "love" he's offering, he can keep all that shit lol.

[numbuh]

ironic to me that this music isn't in operation videogame because it sounds like something that'd play in a game. i really like it

[kidsnextdoor-doodles]

I wish I could put in the effort for my OCs like the rest of the KND fandom but unfortunately no OC will ever triumph over mooncrew for my affection lmao

[numbuh-72]

New Years Message from Yours Truly~

Wow...to think that 2024 would slip away so fast....I really wasn't expecting to have had such a tough journey that is yet to be over.

There were a lot of ups and downs in my life, but I would have never pushed through it all without you guys!

I wanna take the time to thank you all for not only the warm welcomes when I first came to Tumblr into the KND community, but for making such awesome memories so far and the stuff we have created together with our kiddos and all!

Every art piece I would see or receive from you guys makes me feel very very happy and appreciated. It definitely made me feel very good and motivated in myself to continue giving you all my art content in general.

If I were to have a New Years Resolution that I am able to achieve; It would be to continue making memories and interacting with you guys some more, slowly but surely~ <3

It's just...so unbelievable to how many new friends I've made so far and have already felt close to....

Back in February of this year, I wanted to try and create a small KND group on Instagram to try and interact with the ones I've met already in the KND fandom. From this small group...to now moving to Tumblr and seeing you all here, being a wonderful group of folks who enjoy something alike!

I will admit, I was nervous at first to interact....but now, I think it's safe to say that perhaps in 2025, we will definitely have some more fun together and create such awesome stuff!

I wanna thank you all again, and have a Happy New Years! Here's to 2025, everyone!!!

[doglover502]

Trying to get back into Reputation and ngl it’s kinda funny realizing I took 86/60, this fan ship that was basically a Calvin and Susie-ish “hate that I love you so” dynamic, and then morphed them into a Teen Ninja girlboss and her lawful neutral malewife

Also available to read on FF.net