#march comes in like a lion aesthetic

[lenalena009]

Ever growing list of anime protagonists 4/?

[rosie-moon]

March Comes in Like a Lion (3月のライオン)

[jesush8r]

[yousei-no-mori]

Rei Kiriyama ~

[masquenoire]

Not me wondering at work what Roman’s Chinese Zodiac happens to be. Lo and behold, it’s the Pig, specifically Metal Pig.

[philosophist-failure-and-poet]

Oh to be a wild strawberry, growing under March's warm sun

[andy-wm]

Hello💜

I absolutely loved your SGMB analysis, & your pointers—they were brilliantly explained. I was especially impressed with how you broke down all of Jimin’s love interests in the “pantomime” being male��wow, how true! 🤯👨🏼‍🤝‍👨🏻🤩

A Twitter army @ renkinger_ talked about the overall aesthetics of the track video may be linked to the Wizard of Oz because Smeraldo flower originated in “La Città di smeraldo (Emerald City)” according to BH circa summer 2017. https://twitter.com/renkiger_/status/1806690417095942626?s=46&t=H01H2IYxpN8-BH-REKQ-hA Does the Wizard of Oz have any 🌈 lgbtq connotations I wonder…🤔

I also wanted to share two little things I’m speculating about SGMB:

• The song opens with marching band drums 🥁🥁 with “boop beep” like articulations—Do you think the “boop beep” may have been inspired by the Jimin meme where he is going “boop beep”? (I hope I’m explaining this sufficiently enough; there were two occasions JM did this 1️⃣ He made 🫶 and throws a kiss with 🤲 both hands at camera he had light hair, not exactly blonde. 2️⃣ In a Run BTS Hangul Day special episode whilst mocking/bickering at Yoongi, sounding vowels.)

• At the chorus 🎶mmm…I love you babe🎵 he goes 🎙️🐤 “Yesss I dooo~” in tiny. Do you think that could be another Jimin meme reference of that famous “Yes Aeey Dooo~👀” while seated with a guitar in green room during his FACE promo schedule?

Bangtan knows what we talk about them very well (“let’s talk about us”) on social media and beyond. Is it any wonder he might have incorporated some memes we adore?!

🌻🌻🌻🪻🥁🫧🐤🫧🥁🪻🌻🌻🌻

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️Oh hell yes!🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

The Wizard of Oz absolutely has links to queerness. The film has cult status among LGBT Folks.

The first thing that comes to mind is Friends of Dorothy, a euphemism for being gay.

The next thing is the fact that her friends - scarecrow, tin man, and cowardly lion - are all social outcasts.

You can read more on Wikipedia its very comprehensive

As for the memes (good spotting!) i think its highly likely he's seen them all. Considering what a playful MV this is and how many other references hes packed in (Serendipity bubble, butterfly, 👉 👈 etc) i dont see why it wouldn't be ... more tongue in cheekiness from our favourite Mochi 😁

(Apologies for the short answer, I am super tired!)

[daisyswift3]

Meet Me at Midnight—The Complete Guidebook

So I just had several epiphanies at once…..I think Taylor might’ve given us a guidebook for her entire plan this yr (and possible coming out?) several months in advance w the release of Midnights (very mastermind of her). Looking at the vinyls and bejeweled mv again this becomes evident. I’ll explain (Also please see this excellent analysis as it provides lots of context and evidence that aligns w this theory).

The moonstone vinyl is obviously related to bejeweled and is a light blue representing the 1989 era. Others have pointed out the numerous 1989 references in the bejeweled mv: rising to the 5th floor, 2013 vsfs aesthetic, lots of light blue, short hair, NYC vibes, her ghosting the prince and living her best single life, etc.

Moonstone symbolizes light and hope and new beginnings. These things have been shown symbolically in the recent pap walks. Light and hope: the sunshine rings. New beginnings: 🦋 on the jeans and no beard. There’s also the connection to the feminine: the girl squad. Cyclical change: her returning to the 1989 era w her squad boyfriend-free; the tides, moon, and sun also undergo cyclical change (blood moon lunar eclipse?).

A clock can also be thought to undergo cyclical change and Taylor chose to use this as the main symbol that represents Midnights. Taylor has said multiple times "It's a clock, it can help you tell time" which now I'm thinking means it can literally help you know when she's gonna make certain moves, like dropping the beard and returning to the 1989 era for example. TN posted this during the Midnights promo. The clock is split into 4 quarters. The moonstone/bejeweled vinyl is the first quarter which I believe we have just exited and I'll explain why shortly. This vinyl contains the numbers 12, 1, 2, 3 which could be related to "exile ends in 3...2..."

Going clockwise we end up in the 2nd quarter—blood moon or glitch. If the 12 hrs represent 12 months, then each vinyl or quarter of the clock would represent approximately 3 months (Jan-March, 1-3 for the moonstone vinyl which adds up bc the toe breakup was said to have happened mid March). I know the pap walks were done in April so this might be more of a rough outline for events. This means a “glitch” would happen roughly April-June…A blood moon represents chaos, disruption, and change, hidden information rising to the surface (gee kinda sounds like what’s happening right now 🧐). The lavender vinyl is also in the 1st quarter and seeing that it’s a song abt bearding it makes sense. But it also seems like this vinyl is supposed to be completely separate from the main 4 vinyls so it could have a different meaning. There are a bunch of great posts analyzing the blood moon/glitch, see here and here.

Sidenote: More on the bejeweled mv numerology and symbolism—she enters the moonstone vsfs-esque room on the 3rd floor. The clock Taylor’s sitting on is pointed at 3. There’s a ton of speak now easter eggs bc 3rd album. There’s 3 step sisters instead of 2 like in the original Cinderella story. The Queen Pat scene shows multiple motifs we’re all familiar w—angels, lions, a queen/royalty, an eye?? There’s probs a ton I’m missing. But yeah all that to say it seems she’s trying to connect bejeweled/1989 era 2.0 to the number 3 or March and to one leo VS supermodel angel woman. So it’s almost as if KK was still a part of this new 1989 era despite being absent from the pap pics.

Next vinyl is mahogany which would presumably take place from July-Sept. The last date scheduled for the eras tour is in Aug which would fall in this quarter. Strength and resilience are needed during this time? There have been a ton of exile, 8/3 references lately.

The last quarter/vinyl is jade green (Oct-Dec). It represents serenity and tranquility, perhaps symbolizing the peaceful acceptance of any ensuing consequences of making a life altering decision? Dec would be the 12th hr on the clock. So could New Years be the “last page” where we finally meet the real Taylor? I mean it is one of the most important midnights of the yr. In that post I mentioned earlier others pointed out how the Cinderella story fits into the general themes of Midnights. I think Taylor keeps using Cinderella imagery bc once the clock strikes “Midnight” on New Years the facade will be gone—“Shred my evening gown” // “Dappled w the flickers of light from the dress I wore at midnight leave it all behind” // “Spring breaks loose the time is near…moments that we stole on begged and borrowed time” // “You know when it’s time to go” // “If you wish to romanticize the woman I became then say you’ll remember me standing in a nice dress.” She’s telling her fans that the Taylor they love is a carefully crafted persona and the real her is not nearly as pretty and will be disillusioning to look at.

Furthermore, Taylor has really emphasized that she rejects the notion of a picture perfect 1950s life. "She would've made such a lovely bride what a shame she's fucked in the head" // "He wanted a bride I was making my own name" // "Picture perfect shiny family holiday peppermint candy" // "All they keep asking me is if I'm gonna be your bride.” Also think of all the wedding imagery she has used lately. "The bride was willing to risk it all." This video of her in a wedding dress singing champagne problems. The countless speak now easter eggs which would be overkill if she was just simply trying to tease a re-record. "Don't say yes run away now." I think she's saying that she's going to shred her wedding dress and the heteronormative fantasy swifties want for her and burn her house, a symbol of her life’s work, past selves, and closet, to the ground. Bringing it back to the serenity/tranquility symbolism, others pointed out in this post that in the eras tour wildest dreams visuals she looks perfectly content, peacefully sleeping while the world burns around her. She’s finally ready to shatter her glass closet and break free from her cage.

Jade is also the “Gem Supreme”: king of my heart; “Jewel of Heaven”: angels roll their eyes, no rules in breakable heaven, halo hiding my obsession, etc you get it; stone of the heart: again king of my heart, lover. This vinyl could be related to snow on the beach—“I searched aurora borealis green….your eyes are flying saucers from another planet.” Perhaps a reminder that she’s setting off but not without her muse?

With all this in mind I think it’d be good to revisit the Midnights prologue.

Of course this could be completely wrong and if she tours internationally and into next yr then it wouldn’t really make sense to come out yet. It could also be the case that the clock is meant to be read a different way or represent a 2 yr period rather than 1 yr. And maybe sometimes it’s meant to be read backwards instead since there have been some references lately to things being reversed? Idk what do you all think? Please feel free to add onto this !!

[zhongster]

Omg!! Can you do a burping headcanon for jing yuan and dan heng? 😭🙏🏻

Hii, can you make burping headcanons for jing yuan? I also found out that you put video references too, I would appreciate it if you could! Thank you.

Girl! It’s so nice to see you back, can you make a headcanon for our lion man jing yuan 🦁?

I’m glad that you mentioned dan heng! I like the fact that he has similar aesthetic to malleus who is one of my faves. Do you now headcanons for him? I also love your references 😇

Thank you guys for the asks ily all so much and I’m sorry it’s taken me so long to get to them 😭

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Despite his position as a general he does have a rather lazy side to him

Therefore I believe there’s a part of him that enjoys stuffing

And he’s a big boy too so he can eat a lot

When he does this he lets out these loooooooong lazy belches to free up as much room as possible

When anyone looks at him crazy for these he just lets out these boisterous good-natured chuckles

He loves to see others eat well too

And will often make absolutely sure that others get enough food

I don’t think he’s aware that he enjoys stuffing, not in the way that we are at least, but the way he operates makes it clear that he does

Here’s a video reference for him

Dan Heng is another story altogether

He’s very shy and gets horrifically embarrassed if he burps in front of any of the other members of the astral express

He won’t outwardly show it though

He remains very 😐 and just goes “excuse me”

But he tries so desperately not to let anyone else hear him burp because he thinks it’s gross

He thinks it’s gross when others do it and so he tries to keep his own burps to himself

March does not let him of course

She will tell him “good one” every time without fail and he hates it

As for the quality of his burps I actually don’t think they’re all that large, despite his embarrassment

They tend to be airy and they come from very deep in his belly

They also taste absolutely vile every time and he thinks it’s disgusting

His burps also definitely get bigger when he’s in his dragon form

I don’t make the rules here people

Different and more OP form means bigger burps

Here’s a video reference for him

[lionews]

"Alright new discussion topic: What is everyone’s favorite (and least favorite) event?"

May, just because I'm fond of the characters and aesthetic of it, plus I love the tournament mechanic, April because my god we need a sweet little simple break event after February and March LMAO and December because of the warm energy and community aspects that come with it.

Least favorites have to be March and July, probably? I don't know why I just don't like July's event, all of the NPCs fall flat for me. Apollyon and Menhit bore me half to death, and Apedemak's whole deal before they changed things were? Ick.

November's a bit boring, but I know they can come up with something creative for it, I swear. January used to be my least favorite until they brought in the fun pirate stuff, I fully believe they can come up with something cool and new for November. Maybe something having to do with the Dynasty, or past kings? Idk. Let my lion trip balls and have new event encounters that drop certain items, sorta like October has Rabies. Maybe a bit more of a storyline about the Shaman NPCs we see. Literally anything to spice it up just a little bit more to make it more interesting.

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I want to know who he just pointed at like 6 times in a second they’re IN MY SECTION but I don’t see anything

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So, you leave home one day.

You leave home to try out for this competition. It’s a singing competition and you think, well no one REALLY makes it on these things. There’s no way you’re going to be the one to get to the end, but you have to at least give it your best shot.

You leave home and you go to this singing competition and you meet someone there, right at the beginning. You meet him and you hit it off and you think, oh, he’s going to make it. He’s going to be famous.

But then suddenly you’re both on to the next round, and you’re TOGETHER. You’re in a group with a bunch of strangers but they seem alright, and the one seems to slot into the space around you seamlessly.

And suddenly you’re onto the next round, and the next and the next and suddenly you’re out of the competition and you lost, but you didn’t really because you’re touring and you’re putting out a single and they’re talking about albums, and—

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🎶, 👗, 🌼 for Vivian and Dawn please 🥺💕?

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Vivian Faust

🎶 - How do they sound? Describe their voice.

Vivian has a calm and even voice, even at a young age. It's actually a little on the low side. She still sounds very much like a child, but there's a quality to Vivian's voice that's flat because she doesn't speak with that much inflection.

The voice claim I have for Vivian is Akari Kitō, whose voice roles include Nezuko Kamado from Demon Slayer, Barbara from Genshin Impact, and Hiromi Sugita from ERASED. Though the main role that inspired this voice claim is her part as Kate from Shadows House. Various samples of Kitō-san's voice can be heard here in this video.

👗 - Describe their style

Vivian's style is a mix of dark, cute, and elegant. Her wardrobe largely consists of black and white with dark blues and purples found in there too. Lots off poofy skirts, petticoats, and lace for Vivian. Don't be surprised if you see her with a bow in her hair or tied around her neck, decoration like that highlights that Vivian is, in fact, a gift./hj Also, Vivian has never touched pants in her life. She wears shorts of some kind underneath her skirts but full pants? Never. The closest she comes to is wearing hakama trousers since those are very open and flowy like the skirts she enjoys.

🌼 - Assign them an aesthetic

Gothic Lolita, without a doubt! She wears lots of dark clothing. Her room is decorated with dark wood furniture and candles. There's probably a fake skull somewhere in her room. But also, there is cuteness to Vivian's life. Stuffed animals and bows and dark red poppy flowers. Vivian's cute features mixed with her usual flat reactions also fits in with the Gothic Lolita aesthetic.

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Dawn Faust

🎶 - How do they sound? Describe their voice.

Bright and energetic is how Dawn's voice is, a perfect match for her personality! She can also be a little on the loud side. When she buckles down to show her serious side, her voice tends to drop a little in pitch but it'll perk right up once Dawn is free to relax. While not much for singing, her voice is described as being quite melodious.

If I were to do a voice claim, I'd say that Dawn would sound like Kana Hanazawa who is known for playing Mitsuri in Demon Slayer, Red Blood Cell in Cells at Work, and Hinata in March Comes in like a Lion. Her voice can be heard here.

👗 - Describe their style

Dawn's style is simpler than Vivian's style but still rather elegant. I imagine Dawn wearing lots of blue in various shades, mostly lighter ones though to match her eyes. The skirts she wears would have some light ruffling. She's got pants and simple blouses to wear when she's out on missions as a Magic Knight. Dawn also wears lovely little ribbons in her hair, a habit she picked up from Miss Acylla (@faewraithsworld's oc).

Also, Dawn is a boots girl. Brown, well-worn, lace-up boots. She's almost never seen out of boots. She's even got heeled boots to wear to fancy occasions. Nacht blames Finral for Dawn's liking of lace-up boots since he wore a similar style back in the day.

🌼 - Assign them an aesthetic

I think Dawn's aesthetic is half cottagecore and half ethereal. She's more cottagecore when she's dressed casually, simple and maybe even rustic at times. And the ethereal part of her aesthetic comes in her choice of room decor. There are delicate things of beauty like gossamer curtains and a vase of flowers. She's also got things with a bit of sparkle to them like stained glass art or crystal figurines, illuminated by special lamps made from her own magic.

[rosie-moon]

March Comes in Like a Lion (3月のライオン)

[celestialgalaxyao3]

Kpop Quiz of 2023

I thought it might be nice to make a little quiz for all those who enjoy kpop to celebrate surviving 2023. Because I want it to be able to be enjoyed by as many as possible, I tried to make the questions fairly easy, but please let me know if you'd like a harder version, or simply more things like this too. Answers will be in a separate post that I'll link to at the end.

Round 1: General Facts

What was the most awarded song at music shows in 2023?

Blackpink received MBEs in London, but what song did the Royal Guard play in honour of them?

Which group headlined Lollapalooza?

Which two artists reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100?

Which EXO member unexpectedly enlisted in Spring?

What song won both the MMA and MAMA Daesang for song of the year?

Which popular 3rd Gen idol made her acting debut in the TV show The Idol?

What was the most used song on TikTok in 2023?

The last members of BTS enlisted into the military, but who was the first to go?

Name 3 songs released by artists not under the big 3 (+ Hybe) in 2023.

Round 2: Name the Kpop Release (Title Track) 2023 Edition

TxT in January

StayC in February

Twice in March

Seventeen in April

Aespa in May

Shinee in June

New Jeans in July

Everglow in August

Riize in September

Taemin in October

Stray Kids in November

Ateez in December

Round 3: Name the Group by their b-side(s) 2023 Edition

Broken Melodies

Attitude

Young Dumb Stupid & Roller Coaster

Come into My Head & Freddy

Sacrifice (eat me up) & Orange Flower (you complete me)

Knock Knock (who's there)

Odyssey

Heaven

Tantara

Lion Heart (the real me) & BYOB (bring your own best friend)

Round 4: Name the Group the Solo Release came from

Flower, Jisoo

Killer, Key

Killin' Me Good, Jihyo

I Love My Body, Hwasa

Haegum, Agust D

Round 5: Name the Sub Unit from the Song/Album and the Full Group Name

Fighting, Seventeen

Perfume, NCT

Two Rabbits, Mamamoo

Incense, Astro

Aesthetic, TripleS

Please share with friends and feel free to comment how you got on! But please don't spoil it for others by commenting answers - you can do that on the answers post that can be found HERE

[charcoalwings]

Manga art from 3-Gatsu no lion/March comes in like a lion, this anime has a place in my heart bc I watched it in a sorta dark time and it made me feel better despite it having so many sad moments.

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Momo Kawamoto icons ¦ 3-gatsu no lion