#shijima daichi

[speevtheteev]

Sorry for the low effort redraw... I NEEDED to get this idea down ASAP!!!!!! If the Devil Survivor 2 fandom is still alive... u guys get a little treat :)

I just finished Devil Survivor 2!

Both the game and anime. It was so fun!!!!!!! Def prefer the game, but the anime gave Daichi and protag sm chemistry soooooooooo its also pretty good lmfao (but also mad the anime made Daichi incredibly weak... When it game his character arc was about becoming brave, not strong. RAAAAAAAAAH) I forgot there was a whole second arc in record breaker... so ill have to play that soon... Too busy with uni rn tho, so I might not play it any time soon. BTW THIS IS BASICALLY A SCREENSHOT REDRAW... So ofc it's semi traced (I cant draw folds so ofc i semi traced it asajkskj)

[chivalry-ramu]

[fractal-ramu]

[demifiendfumi]

redraw an old drawing of my Ace Attorney AU with Devil Survivor 2 characters from 2014, now with Daichi and Anguished one/Alcor.

[aestheticallypleasinganimeboys]

Devil Survivor 2 The Animation - Shijima Daichi

[dojizerker]

[incorrectdevilsurvivorquotes]

Daichi: You ever get so tired you start seeing spiders?

Joe: Me after I take 17 Benadryl and start seeing the hat man.

Daichi: THE WHO?

Joe: Oh this is not a safe space suddenly

[desu-shitpost]

[all-kamatani-tournament]

finally, a tournament bracket where a Kamatani character will advance past the first round

announcing the All-Kamatani Tournament Bracket! this tournament will start with one bye (pre-round match) tomorrow, June 7 (all times are in Pacific time). each poll will run for one week, typically starting on Thursdays. I’ve separated the initial round (following the bye) into four groups of four polls each so as to not overwhelm with polls. 

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image 1: “All-Kamatani Tournament Bracket” “finally, a tournament where a Kamatani character will make it past the first round.” The background shows the covers of the first volumes of Yuhki Kamatan’s major serialized works, in chronological order: Nabari no Ou, Shounen Note, Busshi no Busshin, Shimanami Tasogare, and Hiraeth wa Tabiji no Hate.

image 2: tournament bracket. On the left side: Seed 1, Raikou Shimizu (Nabari no Ou), faces the winner of bye 1 (Seed 32, Sou’un, Busshi no Busshin, versus seed 33, Myoujou, Busshi no Busshin). Seed 16, Mariko Ise (Shounen Note), faces seed 17, Tasuku Kaname (Shimanami Tasogare). Seed 9, Kouichi Aizawa (Nabari no Ou), faces seed 24, Mito (Shounen Note). Seed 8, Yutaka Aoi (Shounen Note), faces seed 25, Touko Takamine (Shounen Note). Seed 4, Kazuhiko Yukimi (Nabari no Ou), faces seed 29, Koutarou Fuuma (Nabari no Ou). Seed 13, Misora (Shimanami Tasogare) faces seed 20, Minoru Aoi (Shounen Note). Seed 12, Natsuyoshi Utsumi (Shimanami Tasogare) faces seed 21, Gau Meguro (Nabari no Ou). Seed 5, Raimei Shimizu (Nabari no Ou) faces seed 28, Tobari Durandal Kumohira (Nabari no Ou). On the right side: Seed 2, Yoite (Nabari no Ou) faces seed 31, Tomoya Tomo (Shounen Note). Seed 15, Shijima Kurookano (Nabari no Ou) faces seed 18, Mika Kashima (Hiraeth wa Tabiji no Hate). Seed 10, Vladimir Ilyich Popov (Shounen Note), faces seed 23, Yamato Hibino (Hiraeth wa Tabiji no Hate). Seed 7, Haruko Daichi (Shimanami Tasogare), faces seed 26, Touma Tsubaki (Shimanami Tasogare). Seed 3, Miharu Rokujou (Nabari no Ou), faces seed 30, Akitoshi Betsuyaku (Shounen Note). Seed 14, Midori Machiya (Shounen Note), faces seed 19, Hanabusa Seki (Nabari no Ou). Seed 11, Hani (Hiraeth wa Tabiji no Hate), faces seed 22, Iliya “Tchaiko”-san (Shimanami Tasogare). Finally, seed 6, Someone-san (Shimanami Tasogare) faces seed 27, Saki (Shimanami Tasogare).

image 3: The same tournament bracket, but with lines separating it into four groups by quadrant. The upper left is group 1, the upper right is group 2, the lower left is group 3, and the lower right is group 4. Included in group 1 is Bye 1, which separates the match between Sou’un and Myoujou from the rest of the group.

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[boredtechnologist]

Devil Survivor 2 for the Nintendo DS is a tactical role-playing game for the Nintendo DS, delves into apocalyptic themes, where players navigate a world under siege by mysterious invaders known as the Septentriones, who appear once a day. The narrative interweaves traditional Japanese mythology with complex character-driven plots, encapsulating themes of fate, morality, existential crisis, and the nature of sacrifice. This analysis will draw from the existentialist views of Jean-Paul Sartre, the moral philosophy of Immanuel Kant, the dialectics of Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, and the nihilism of Friedrich Nietzsche to explore the dark and intricate world of "Devil Survivor 2."

1. Existentialism and Free Will: Jean-Paul Sartre’s existentialism, which emphasizes the individual's responsibility in an indifferent universe, resonates deeply with the player's experience in "Devil Survivor 2." The protagonist and other key characters, like Daichi Shijima and Io Nitta, must make choices that not only determine their own fate but also that of the world. Sartre’s notion that "existence precedes essence" can be seen in how these characters define their essence through actions taken in response to the existential threat posed by the Septentriones. Their struggle highlights the existential freedom and burden of choice in shaping their destinies.

2. Kantian Ethics and Moral Imperatives: Immanuel Kant’s deontological ethics, which focus on adherence to duty defined by a categorical imperative, provide a moral framework for analyzing the decisions characters must make under extreme duress. Kantian ethics would challenge the characters, especially someone like Yamato Hotsuin, who often makes pragmatic decisions, to consider whether their actions respect the humanity in others as an end in itself, rather than merely as means to an end. The moral dilemmas faced by these characters, such as choosing to sacrifice few to save many, are critiqued through Kant’s philosophy, questioning the moral rectitude of their actions.

3. Hegelian Dialectics and Historical Progress: The narrative structure of "Devil Survivor 2" can be explored through Hegel’s dialectics, where the synthesis of thesis and antithesis leads to progress. The conflict with the Septentriones (thesis) against humanity’s current state (antithesis) forces a new synthesis, potentially leading to a new state of being or consciousness. This dialectical process is embodied in the evolution of characters like Hibiki Kuze, whose personal growth reflects the broader existential and moral evolution of humanity in response to supernatural challenges.

4. Nietzschean Nihilism and the Will to Power: Friedrich Nietzsche’s concepts of nihilism and the will to power are exemplified in the game’s exploration of post-apocalyptic leadership and morality. Characters such as Ronaldo Kuriki operate under their interpretations of what is the best course for the future, often driven by a Nietzschean will to power that manifests in the desire to shape the new world according to their values, rejecting old moralities that they see as irrelevant in the face of existential destruction. This reflects Nietzsche’s idea of creating new values in the absence of traditional ones, embracing the will to power as a driving force behind human action.

5. Camus’s Absurdism and Rebellion: Albert Camus’s philosophy of absurdism and the concept of rebellion offer a poignant framework for understanding the characters' continual struggle against seemingly insurmountable odds. In "Devil Survivor 2," the absurdity of the situation—battling daily against world-ending threats—mirrors Camus's notion of the absurd, a world that does not inherently offer meaning or justice. The characters’ relentless fight for survival and their quest to impose their own meaning on this chaos can be viewed as a form of Camusian rebellion, where one must imagine Sisyphus happy, as he finds meaning in the struggle itself.

In conclusion, "Devil Survivor 2" offers a deeply philosophical narrative that challenges players to contemplate profound questions regarding free will, moral duty, historical progress, and existential rebellion. Through its complex characters and their interactions, the game provides a rich canvas for exploring how individuals confront and navigate a world teetering on the brink of oblivion, illustrating the enduring human quest for meaning and morality in an indifferent universe.

[taichissu]

Dawn of the Red lyrics (kanji + romaji + english)

【大地】 闇のしじまでぼやけた月 取り残されてもがいた僕

【千里】 本当の自分は誰だろうか どこへ行きたいんだろうかと

【大地】 シナリオが決まってない物語 結末を決めるのは僕だ

【千里】 言葉と音を混ぜ合わせたら 思いきり放てばいい

【大地】 そうだ最低な夜の向こう側 暁がほらこの歌を待っている

【千里】 だんだん空が赤に染まって照らし出す 夢の続きを

【大地 & 千里】 アイデンティティを鳴らすのさ 秋風がいま涙乾かしていく 最短距離で行けなくとも走り出せ

【千里】 僕らそれぞれの道を

【大地】 染める美しい赤

【大地 & 千里】 Rad Red

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【Daichi】 yami no shijima de boyaketa tsuki torinokosarete mogaita boku 【Senri】 hontou no jibun wa dare darou ka doko e ikitain darou ka to 【Daichi】 SHINARIO ga kimatte nai monogatari ketsumatsu o kimeru no wa boku da 【Senri】 kotoba to oto o mazeawasetara omoikiri hanateba ii 【Daichi】 souda saiteina yoru no mukougawa akatsuki ga hora kono uta o matteiru 【Senri】 dandan sora ga aka ni somatte terashidasu yume no tsuzuki o 【Daichi & Senri】 AIDENTITI o narasu no sa akikaze ga ima namida kawakashiteiku saitan kyori de yukenakutomo hashiridase 【Senri】 bokura sorezore no michi o 【Daichi】 someru utsukushii aka 【Daichi & Senri】 Rad Red

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【Daichi】 The blurry moon in the silence of the darkness and me, left behind, struggling

【Senri】 Who is the real me? And where do I want to go?

【Daichi】 This story with no set scenario It's up to me to decide its ending

【Senri】 Once you mix the words and sounds together It's okay to let it all go

【Daichi】 That's right, beyond this awful night there's dawn waiting for this song

【Senri】 The sky gradually turns red and lights up as the continuation of the dream

【Daichi & Senri】 Ring out your identity The autumn wind dries out my tears Even if the shortest distance seems like too much, start running

【Senri】 Our separate paths

【Daichi】 dyed beautiful red

【Daichi & Senri】 Rad Red

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Let me know if I made any mistakes!

[chivalry-ramu]

[redbeersake]

Happy Birthday Shijima Daichi!

I only draw you once a year now but I’ll still make time for you every year!

[unmeisaki]

Devil Survivor 2 Padoru Set (Part 1/2)

[yucca-persica]

So I’ve been playing a lot of Devil Survivor 2 recently, and I’m absolutely in love with Daichi...

[incorrectdevilsurvivorquotes]

Daichi: Everything just happens so much all the time