#studio theory

[sketchtastrophee]

old art again!! this time a rough animation of sawyer and yarnaby 😎 (looks better if u click to view 😭)

im working on a short ppt animation rn. im thinking i should post it to my youtube channel, though im not sure if people here would see it. i think i can link videos on here?? idk

okay I'm gonna talk abt more chapter 4 stuff.. this time about prototype's previous identity.. ch4 spoilers and also a theory below..

hiding the solo yarnaby under here LOL

people theorized 1006 was elliot, which was recently disproven in the chapter 4 tape where poppy refers to elliot as her dad and wishes he were there. in the same tape she addresses prototype as a completely different person. also recall that elliot died in the 90s, meanwhile prototype met theo in 1989. so yeah, they aren't the same person

I've also seen people say rich is prototype, which cannot be true either. in a ch4 tape he speaks to one of the employees under his supervision. the kid mentions his coworkers joking about him going missing. before the bbi, it would not make sense for this to be a common rumor at the company, which means this tape had to happen after harley was hired in 1990; at a time when the company would have a reason to silence people

prototype existed in 1989 at the minimum, but considering he says "it's always been about you and me" to poppy, he's likely the prototype of HER. she's elliots daughter, she died in the 60s, meaning prototype was probably created around that time as well.

this means that rich can't be the prototype because he was human long after prototype was made

if you want my take on who prototype truly is, i'd say his identity doesn't necessarily matter. i don't mean to say his origins aren't important, just that his name and specific role in the past probably doesn't mean anything in the long run. i've never believed he was elliot or rich, and maybe in the future i'll be proven wrong but for now i'll tell you the theory i've had since june of last year

elliot's daughter dies in the 60s. he divorced his wife in 1930, so his daughter is probably in her 30s when she dies. she gets sick or injured, maybe she's actively dying or already dead by the time elliot begins his research. he looks for ways to bring her back, but it doesn't work on the rats (as he mentioned a note in the 2nd chapter)

so what does he do? he tries it on something bigger as he said he would: a human. of course he's not going to try this experimental method on his own daughter, even if she's already dead, so he finds someone else to use it on. we know that elliot wasn't evil or anything, so it's unlikely he killed anybody to use for the experiment. considering the orphanage isn't open yet (it opened in the 70s, not the 60s), prototype probably wasn't an orphan child either. if i run with my simple version of the theory, elliot may have dug up a body in a graveyard and used that. maybe a fresh one, who knows. he tried it, it worked, then he revived his daughter with the same method.

this is likely what harley wanted to know about in the chapter 3 tape (the "i learn something new about you every day" one), and also what prototype is asking harley to figure out in the ch4 tape they're both in. in that case, sawyer never actually figured out how to revive people with the poppy substance. sure, he can transfer people into the toys, but he can't bring anybody back to life

more reason to believe prototype and poppy are of the same "batch" is because it seems they are the only two who don't need food. it's outright stated about him in the ch1 trailer, and insinuated with her saying the "toys will starve otherwise" when she's talking about how nasty them eating humans is. she refers to them, not herself. her and prototype are probably the only 2 who were ever brought back from the dead, which circles back around to his monologue and gives meaning to the "it's always been about you and me, poppy. what we are". when i heard him say that i felt like my theory was lowk confirmed 😭😭

no guarantee this is right, but it's been my guess for a long time

[spkyart]

Blame it on my algorithm

[neunhofferart]

CHAOS!

Thank you everyone for coming to our big Jurassic World Chaos Theory Season 2 Storyboard Artist Collab stream!!

HUGE shoutout to @dakooftacos @tio-trile @natamouche-art @kngstr and botsandmagic for all these INCREDIBLE contributions!!

[todayis-snowy]

bro trust me.

[v1kt0ry]

logan orange side theory...

[taikitsune]

stunt double

[vermilionsun]

YOU THOUGHT WE WOULDN'T NOTICE

(we didn't. It took three months)

((Or maybe I'm an idiot and everyone else knew all this time))

THIS IS A CEMETERY.

This is as much of the space as I could make out

It kind of depends in whether the red poles are the entrance [left] or if it's a single one [right]... but I don't know what purpose it'd serve? Refrence point? Utility marker? Pending grave?

There are flowers on the ground.

To me, they look like holy on the right and on the left carnations and... a golden horse petal

Also, PINK LANTERN

I'm positive about it. So sure, in fact, that if I'm wrong when the game comes out, I'm piercing my tits Leander-style

The rest are assumptions and guesses, BUT;

located in Hightown, tall buildings = easy to hide

The Senobium's, probably

That's where the Silent Crypts lead? Maybe?

and and, let's not forget;

VERE WHAT ARE YOU DOING THERE

[cameron-possibly]

His name has been Set. And Seth. And Sithifer. And his one true name forevermore is...

SUTEKH

[fakerobotrealblog]

Providing a deep analysis of all Studio Ghibli films would be an extensive undertaking, considering the studio's rich and diverse catalog. However, I can highlight key themes and elements that are often present in their films.

1. **Spirited Away (2001):** Explores identity, environmentalism, and the spirit world. The bathhouse setting is a metaphor for societal structures.

2. **My Neighbor Totoro (1988):** Focuses on the innocence of childhood, the connection to nature, and the acceptance of mystery.

3. **Princess Mononoke (1997):** Tackles environmentalism, the clash between industrialization and nature, and the complexity of human relationships with the environment.

4. **Howl's Moving Castle (2004):** Examines themes of war, love, and transformation, set against a backdrop of magical realism.

5. **Grave of the Fireflies (1988):** A powerful anti-war film exploring the impact of conflict on two siblings during World War II.

6. **Kiki's Delivery Service (1989):** Focuses on self-discovery, independence, and the challenges of growing up.

7. **The Wind Rises (2013):** Tells the story of an aeronautical engineer against the backdrop of historical events, reflecting on creativity, passion, and the moral implications of invention.

8. **Porco Rosso (1992):** Explores themes of identity, war, and redemption through the tale of a World War I flying ace transformed into a pig.

9. **Castle in the Sky (1986):** Features an adventurous tale with themes of environmentalism and the consequences of human greed.

10. **Whisper of the Heart (1995):** Focuses on adolescence, dreams, and self-discovery, emphasizing the importance of pursuing one's passions.

These brief insights into a selection of Studio Ghibli films highlight their exploration of diverse themes, including environmentalism, identity, and the human connection with nature. Each film is a unique artistic expression that often combines fantasy with deep, thought-provoking narratives.

[sketchtastrophee]

dropping some old art here so i have an excuse to tell you guys something!!!!!!!!! (btw this drawing isnt canon in terms of.. poppy.. most likely. it was just a joke i swear)

OKAY ANYWAYS IM ABOUT TO TALK ABOUT THE VIDEO MOB JUST POSTED. THERE'S A NOTE ON HARLEY'S MONITOR THAT SAYS TO KEEP AN EYE ON 3 EXPERIMENTS, THOSE BEING: DOEY, KISSY AND 1007. WHO IS THE THIRD INDIVIDUAL IN THAT GROUP?? POPPY!!

ive had this theory since last year but its basically confirmed, cuz its the only person that COULD be. also prototype is 1006, the prototype of HER. elliot switched from rats to something bigger, but why would he risk using his daughter first? the prototype was the first attempt, and it clearly worked, which is why poppy is 1007. and like i already said, the fact the other 2 mentioned in the note are doey and kissy, it all makes sense. harley is to keep an eye on the safe haven group. thank u for listening to my ted talk ill be out now

also extra evidence if u need it: at the end of ch4 prototype says "it's always been about you and me, poppy" which further suggests they were made at the same time. i'm seeing people say she had to come before prototype because she says the experiments started because of her, but this can be explained away by the fact that prototype is a proof of concept, made up (most likely) of scrap metal, and poppy is an actual COMPLETED polished experiment. THAT'S why they started because of her. because her existence proved to the scientists that it was more than just the beginning stages of the process that could be completed, but that people could have their entire bodies transferred

[screwpinecaprice]

Oh oof I slipped and hit them with dark and serious beam. 😣

[demidevildonnie]

koori ni tojikomete

[azureandcrimson]

Tears.

Do we think Macaque's forgotten how to cry? In most of the scenes we've seen Macaque in pain or losing in a way. It almost looks like he want's to cry.

Like, I know in these scenes he probably didn't because LBD was there but he was litterly hyperventilating.

But in this scene, he genuinely looks so frustrated and possibly on the verge of tears and he knows what's coming for him because he failed again. But also in Season 5. When Mk and Wukong went and tried to sacrifice themselves. He obviously wouldn't cry because he was trying to convince Mk not to go. But he looks so actually worried and scared for him.

Everyone was crying after that (Except NeZha and Li Jing of course) once Mk was brought back. We know Mk and Macaque aren't as close as Wukong and Mk are but the point still stands on how worried he was for both of them and the fact that Mk was the first person to possibly put faith/believe in Macaque in years. Every time he should/or at least somewhat have hints of tears in his eyes. He doesn't. He's shoved down tears so much sense his death. He's forgotten how to cry. Or he's holding his emotions in so much he's forgotten to. Either way. He holds his emotions in to much. WILDBRAIN STUDIOS. MAKE MACAQUE CRY AND ECLIPSE DUO/SUNDIAL DUO/SHADOWPEACH HUG IN S6 AND MY LIFE AND SOUL CONTRACT ARE YOURS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bonus: He looks so genuinely scared/terrified.

[todayis-snowy]

touchstarved LIs and their matching alchemical processes

in attempting to achieve the magnum opus (creation of the philosopher's stone), alchemists devised a 12-step, and to each, a zodiac sign.

which is really good because i get to play theorist and attempt to link things together now :]

tldr: the alchemical processes give us a hint towards character motivations and very general guides for their routes i feel

Mhin - 1 - Calcination - Aries ♈︎

calcination is the thermal treatment of a solid chemical compound, raising it to high temperature without melting it under the restricted supply of oxygen to remove impurities or volatile substances

easy linkage to their desire to rid themself of their curse!

it is interesting how calcination is linked to very controlled fire (who else is linked to fire? kuras!) but more than that I like how it also stresses that the compound must not melt in order for calcination to be successful, could this hint at how carefully mhin (and by extension, the player) must tread in dealing with their curse?

Leander - 3 - Fixation - Gemini ♊︎

fixation is the process where a previously volatile substance is transformed into a form that is not affected by fire - this is done so by separating the substance and putting it back the same or in a different shape at a subatomic level

this honestly screams 'rebirth' to me which isn't surprising at all considering leander is also associated with ouroboros and the triple moon symbol which represent the same theme

it is interesting how fixation stresses the process of breaking something down to recreate it stronger, it's double interesting that making something stronger equals not being affected by fire

all in all leander's link to fixation is telling of his drive for power and knowledge, maybe even through self-destructive means. after all we still don't know where he got that scar from

Ais - 5 - Digestion - Leo ♌︎

digestion is the process where raw materials are transformed into a more purified or refined state - it's more symbolic than the biological digestion and refers more to how a substance undergoes a series of stages leading to its ultimate transformation

if anything, this process is a better link towards ocudeus than ais (who is acting as that fuckass octopus' agent, even if he doesn't know it yet) we know Ocudeus has consumed all challengers within the shroud and is now seeking to expand his domain into the real world after all

that means the raw materials can be seen as those who drink from the Seaspring and thus are transformed and join the groupmind as a big happy family!

it is interesting that many Monsters in the real world are simply bracing themselves for Ocudeus' inevitable onslaught, you'd think someone would warn the humans but at the moment everyone seems more willing to watch it all burn

Vere - 8 - Separation - Scorpio ♏︎

separation is the process where a previous mixture is separated into two or more distinct products in order to obtain purity

in more spiritual terms they highlight a need to distinguish the true self from acquired personality traits shaped by external influences

this one's also pretty obvious (for now...) as we know vere's gotten sick of the senobium and is viewing us, the player, as a new opportunity to get out from his chains

but this has also made me think, after a separation like that there is always waste and byproduct, how are we going to deal with the aftermath? and more importantly, after such a long time of being under the senobium's thumb, who is vere without them?

Kuras - 10 - Putrefaction/Fermentation - Capricorn ♑︎

putrefaction in the purely alchemical sense is linked to nigredo - in modern terms it's simply allowing something to rot undisturbed but I don't necessarily see the links between that and kuras' route unless of course we're supposed to think that kuras is the seed to rotting humanity (which is a bummer.) - putrefaction was necessary to cleanse and cook all alchemical ingredients necessary for the philosopher's stone into a uniform black matter

kuras' linkage to brimstone, sulfur, and divine fire/judgement also lend itself to this definition

cleansing fire and turning everything to ash seem just up kuras' alley in his journey to atonement, we just might get singed along the way

also interestingly nigredo in analytical psychology is also metaphorical for when an individual confronts the shadow within, which are very fitting for kuras' self-imposed guilt and turmoil

[toonsforkicks22]

Who is Xenora?

And why do I get the feeling it was someone VERY special to dear ol’ Kenny…

A lost love? Someone who could have been the mother to Breadhead and Mel prior to the pilot?

Ken, you have more secrets than a Mr. Beast food product.

Xenora sounds like a religious name to some degree. Possibly something philosophical.

Here’s what I got:

What did Ken get as a gift? It’s definitely not that fly meat the tag is hanging from, Ken can get that daily on his own. No, I’m certain he saved the tag from a very special gift.

[miimo96]

Haven't made one of these in a while but tbh, I actually 100% agree, i think William and henry DID create the springlocks and edwin just perfected the new designs by making versions where you wont get absolutely killed if something happens but then tragedy/ the mimic struck and he ended up not being able to finsh them or send them out so William and Henry just stuck with using the original ones from fredbears/ probably fall fest and that's one's we see William use for MCI and etc, as for characters however, I honestly think that aside from Foxy, Roxy, chica and monty, as well as probably mr and mystic hippo and even the entire mediocre melody's and as well as even the Puppet, fredbear and springbonnie were in fact William and Henry's creations and in the end Fazbear Ent or rather William just stole everything else that belonged to Edwin, including his own character's and probably his house, since we've never heard of MCM before, because it's no longer around, idk in my opinion it seems that Fazbear Ent or William just erased all existence of it to begin with or caused it to go bankrupt due to how many changes they requested in the end but anyway those are just my thoughts, whatdya guys think?