#the stars all aligned;; answered

[neonscandal]

9 Anime to Watch to Feel Like This 👇🏾

I love how long it's been since I've done any rec's lists before pushing two new ones out. Since my blog tends to have a bit of a reputation, this one felt necessary. In no way is this an exhaustive list, but if you're looking for some LGBTQIA+ representation this month, consider tuning into any of the below. While shonen ai and yuri will of course have representation, I tried to focus on mainstream stories where possible with characters that tackle their identity or where it's not necessarily a plot point but simply a recognized component of who they are. Bonus manga recommendations at the end! Happy Pride, beloveds. ✨

Zombieland Saga (series) - Something, something about stars burning brightest not lasting as long. This is the story of an idol group of zombies who were inexplicably resurrected to bring attention and culture back to the Saga prefecture. Enter Franchouchou forged by starlets who'd died far too young, seeming victims of some unspoken curse. Follow along as each of the girls reconcile the loose ends of their human lives while making the best of their second chance at stardom. ✨

Sub/Dub | Crunchyroll

Blue Period (series) - Who you are isn't something that's readily apparent especially in your teenage years. For Yaguchi, he starts a bit behind the curve realizing in his junior year that he wants to pursue art. While the story centers around his journey to catch up with his peers, there's an element of self exploration and vulnerability that he can't quite tackle alone.

Sub/Dub | Netflix

Komi Can't Communicate (series) - Arguably the first slice of life romance to hit the list but the character who inspires the series' inclusion is not involved. This is the story of a girl trying to overcome crippling social anxiety and the boy who patiently helps to expand her social circle (even though the girl's actually really popular??). Yea, it's one of those shows. While I haven't specifically tried to out characters in describing recommendations, I included this show specifically for Najimi Osana who, while their sexuality is not particularly explored, still has very Be Gay, Do Crime energy with the way they are always looking for an ever so slightly sheisty angle. Like, good for you. The fact that they are also extremely popular and accepted by their millions of friends is just another reason to adore them.

Sub/Dub | Netflix

Ouran High School Host Club (series) - This particular throwback is a dicier inclusion than the last, namely because of the antiquated (and, at times, offensive) language that doesn't particularly hold up in a rewatch today. The show centers around a group of affluent "boys" who cater to the whims and fantasies of well connected girls at their high school. This frequently involves a bit of overdone fetishization of their own questionable sexualities and, while most of the gang is referred to as the "homosexual supporting cast", I can't dismiss the feeling that there is some earnest representation specifically with the lead that most of the hosts have a romantic soft spot for. It's a cult classic but undeniably outdated; however, I think, in the representation it does well, there is diversity. In what the series does poorly, it opens up dialogue especially for conversations people simply weren't having back when the show dropped.

Sub/Dub | Crunchyroll, Hulu

Sailor Moon (series) - Can't forget the OG. I think what, inherently, inspires the inclusion of Sailor Moon and OHSHC above is the fact that, even then, there were small rays of hope in media. How well or poorly it was executed goes to show the evolution of that representation. Spoilers but, for context, in the US, the couple above was censored and portrayed as unusually close cousins rather than romantic partners. Granted, there were a lot of other choices that were made back in the 90's that have since been corrected as the series has been remastered.

Sub/Dub | Hulu, Prime Video, Pluto TV

Ranma 1/2 (series + movies) - OKAY, I know I called Sailor Moon the OG but.. for all intents and purposes. Ranma 1/2 precedes even Sailor Moon. I would say the series, at times, may teeter a bit on whether the representation is positive or not but, I maintain that a significant portion of the cast is queer as hell. The series follows eponymous person of legend, Ranma Saotome, in a quest to become a "man amongst men" as though their life depends on it.

Sub/Dub | Hulu, Prime Video, Tubi

Stars Align (series) - While I think most of the above can be considered positive or negative representation, they are at least not trauma porn in nature. Enter: Stars Align, a moody coming of age story set as an underdog tennis club tries to defy all odds and avoid being disbanded. While I wouldn't classify this as trauma porn either, it does delve into some viscerally heavy topics while also tackling the act of Becoming for a group of young boys and what that can mean with a support system of unlikely peers.

Sub/Dub | Hulu, Crunchyroll

Wonder Egg Priority (series) - As we've departed to delve into darker themes, the premise of this show centers around teens who have dealt with instances of suicide and, subsequently, learning to stand up for themselves in real life (while violently battling it out in a dream world).

Sub/Dub | Crunchyroll

Jujutsu Kaisen (series + movie) - wholesome inclusion to remind you that you should never let your sexuality nor your gender identity stop you from pursuing world domination. Representation is equal opportunity and of little consequence to this story and, yet, considerably diverse for a shonen series. Don't get me wrong, it's a battle horror anime where kids are battling curses and plot armor is hard to come by so prepare to get your heart broken.

Sasaki and Miyano (series and movie) - There will never come a time where I don't recommend watching this series. Actually wholesome romcom wherein there's a patient level of acceptance and support as Miyano navigates the confusion of his feelings for a clingy senpai. Because there should be more unproblematic love stories in the world. 💕

Sub/Dub | Crunchryoll

BONUS MANGA

Is Love The Answer? by Uta Isaki, completed

While the main story focuses on a character navigating their way under the Ace Umbrella, the story features additional characters on their own journey of self discovery with resources for Questioning readers sprinkled throughout. It's also a great example of how broadening your media intake can create a better sense of understanding with who you are and how you identify with grace so you don't have to be so quick to label yourself.

The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy At All by Sumiko Arai, ongoing

Adorable story of opposites that find a middle ground together which drives home the idea that you should never judge a book by it's cover.

[ahappyphjl]

even though he’s obviously been through a lot in the past few years he had to work through internally, just knowing Phil’s been there for Dan the whole time makes me happy. Like hearing Dan laugh that genuine affectionate laugh when he’s around Phil always fills me with serotonin. Phil just just say the most random thing and dans like ahahaha *giggles*

Phil makes him happy and vice versa <3

it really is so beautiful 🥰 dan laughs in a way that can only be described as pure joy when he’s with phil, and to think they’ve been together for all these years.. it must be the most magical thing knowing that whatever happens, your most important person, your soulmate and best friend, has seen it all, loves u for all that you are, and happily chooses to stay by your side every day. phil’s “the universe would rip in half” moment at the boncas oof i think about it a lot. they’re each other’s comfort person and yeah that’s really special

[limnsaber]

(CAR SCREECHING) (CAT YOWLING) (GLASS SHATTERING) (THINGS FALLING) (PERSON SCREAMING) (BUSTING DOWN YOUR DOOR)

LUKE SKYWALKER FOR BLORBO BINGO

Hello!!! Thank you I have to say I love your sound effects

BLORBO BINGO: LUKE SKYWALKER

Luke Skywalker!!! Luke is so much to me. In the same way that these are the movies ever, (literally they changed the course of history indelibly), Luke Skywalker is the most main character to ever main character. He's the embodiment of hope for so many generations and is a superb example of a chivalric hero, acting out of hope and love, but he's also reckless as hell and insanely durable and makes morbid comments mostly to himself and goes through a character arc so intensely that it nearly makes him unrecognizable from how we knew him and changed the galaxy forever.

Changed the galaxy forever for good. Luke Skywalker bore witness to the truest dark, he saw the darkest parts of the universe and waded knee-deep in them, and then stepped out. He said, "I choose my friends and what I believe in. I'd rather die before I let myself become you."

When told his fate by two opposing advisors, he chose neither, and wrote his own fate according to what he felt was most true. In doing so, he saved the galaxy, and arguably more important to Luke, his father's soul. SUCH A GUY!!!!

Luke is so peculiar to me. <- referring here to my star wars hyperfixation. Because I was born at a time where I have never not had Star Wars in my life. I can't recall a time not knowing Star Wars in some way shape or form. It's a large portion of my childhood, which is something that can be said by so many people-- I feel that that's just a statement that displays how impactful Star Wars, and Luke Skywalker the Guy of All Time, was to children, and even adults, as a hero, and how he/SW endures.

It's peculiar to me because there are two Lukes in my mind. One is the fandom one I brush shoulders with every once in a while, and one is the one from my childhood. That Luke Skywalker lives with me, representative of every childhood hope and ideal. Luke Skywalker, truly, feels like an old friend.

[cressidagrey]

I wanna wrap Zahra and Azriel in blankets, give them forehead kisses and a mug of hot chocolate and then yell at everyone for their behavior towards them while Az and Zahra rest watching a cute movie.

Seriously, I want to give them ALL THE HUGS. (It kinda will get worse before it gets better 😬) At least after Chapter 1, they have each other to actually be treated with kindness and respect and not just an afterthought, so that is something.

[witchy-capri]

Amazing! First time I looked at my brother Yakuza Kiwami play through and he got Majima-ed 4 times in one hour AND we met Goromi

[dnangelic]

Hi! letting you know you're amazing and such a bright light on my dash <33

NO U????? 😭 omg.... ily thank u I'M GLAD MY NONSENSE POSTING ABOUT MY RED SON TO UR BLUE SON GIVES U ENJOYMENT!!! ik ur busy out there too so hang in there but if me talking nonsense makes ur dash better then that's all the better for me too 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️✨✨I LOVE SEEIN U IN LIL GLIMPSES HERE N THERE....

[autistic-shaiapouf]

The secret 10th circle of hell Dante was unaware of at the time is retail

[danthropologie]

I’m so nervous for this tire test lmao but I just know Daniel has been dying to show what he’s got so am really excited for him too. It’s all in his hands now in the best possible way. (Insert something something Invictus poem here). Go get ‘em Daniel

the fact that he himself has drawn parallel between this test and the test he did in 2013 that got him the red bull seat the first time around, i just KNOW he's more than ready to get back on the track and remind everyone exactly who the fuck he is and what the fuck he can do

[vonlipvig]

this is reminding me that i never started watchin severance like i planned to. i should do that...

YOU SHOULD it's so so good it's gonna make your brain go a bit insane.

[zhongrin]

RIN YOUR RB TAGS I. AM. WHEEZING. I CAN'T I'M LOSING IT

GOOD BC IM JUST SQUEALING AND KICKING MY FEET GIGGLING RN OK I READ THAT AND IT'S LIKE AN INSTANT SEROTONIN SHOT TO MY BRAIN AAAAAAAA

[fvrsaeken]

Jubal and Lexie 🥰 for the if they had a kid

MOM AND DAD SHAPED FOR REAL

Name: Ophelia "Lia" Nicole Valentine Gender: Female General Appearance: Long dirty blonde hair, blue eyes, birthmark on her left shoulder blade Personality: She's headstrong like both of her parents, a Special Talents: Like her mother, Ophelia has a photographic memory. Who they like better: Jubal Who they take after more: Lexie Personal Head canon: Her older step-siblings, Tyler and Abigail were always over after Ophelia was born, to the point where Jubal would often have to call Samantha and let her know that he would bring them back to Scarsdale in the morning (if it was a school night) or she could pick them up (if it was a weekend). Face Claim: Raegan Revord

[lunaetis]

@tanjodos asked :

❝  i don’t like how they keep staring at me.  ❞ [ for Tifa c: ]

JEALOUS, FIERCELY PROTECTIVE & TERRITORIAL PROMPTS. || accepting

─「ティファ」─  it was to no surprise that no matter where he goes, he would draw attention from the passersby due to his very aura and charm. that was something the BARMAID had noticed ever since she allowed her own need for vengeance to lift and opening her heart to him. if anything, it was more of a sense that her heart was stolen by him before she herself even realized it. that was why her line of vision was following him every time he entered the room, or how her gaze would search for him in the crowd. that was what it was, right ? just a mere sight of him was enough to set the rhythm of her PULSE quickening. the effect he had upon her became more and more obvious.

                the BAR was going to be closed for tonight as she had made plans with him to go into the city together. does it count as a date, she wondered ? not that the fighter had it in her to ask, either. since when did she become so self-conscious in his presence ? did he even realize it ?

                the CRIMSON POET was already outside seventh heaven when she came out, tall frame resting leisurely upon the staircase and she found her heart skipping a BEAT when those eyes turned towards her. a soft greet exchanged, and they made their ways towards the train station side by side. she could hear the whispers echoing as they did, or the GAZES of other women beelining his direction.

                ❝  i don’t like how they keep staring at me.  ❞

                his words caught her attention as they waited for the TRAIN, and the barmaid could see a couple of girls at the other end of the platform having their gazes fixated upon him. it brought ... a weird feeling inside her chest, like her heart was tightening and irritation bubbled from within.

                " i ... don't like it either. " ah, she knew what this feeling was, and tifa felt ashamed to admit it out loud. what a childish feeling to have, JEALOUSY, was it not ? despite knowing that he didn't think it was a big deal, or how he wasn't the type to look at others in such a way, why was she feeling that rise of jealousy at how others look at him ? she was an adult, and this was something uncharacteristic of her.

                quietly, her gloved hand came to his own, weaving their digits together and filling the gaps between fingers with each their own. she felt so pathetic to be feeling POSSESSIVE over something like this. it was unlike her, but it was also a proof of the feeling she had for him, wasn't it ? if she didn't love him, then she wouldn't have felt this way. he even said that he didn't like being stared at like that. so —

                she gently squeezed their connected hands.

                " they are staring ... because you're beautiful, genesis. " the word beautiful almost felt like an UNDERSTATEMENT, especially when he carried such ethereal charm one would think he walked among the angels themselves. even admitting this to herself, she couldn't help letting out a bashful, almost embarrassed laugh while tucking her own hair to her ear. " aah, i'm being childish, for feeling like this ... " lifting her head, she gave him a bashful smile, if the way her cheeks tinted a hint of red didn't give it away already.

                " if i asked ... for you to keep your eyes only on me ... would you ? "

[astrclreflection-a]

@winebornebard​ sent: ❛ pinky promise? ❜ Klee ┊ ┊ ⋆˚ &. 𝐬𝐨𝐟𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐭 ( accepting ! )

When Klee gave her that look, it was nearly impossible to not give in, even to her wild shenanigans. Mona had a soft spot for children, especially for Klee, and she was starting to think the kid knew that. She would spoil her with food or books if she asked her to and even if she didn’t. Her heart was full just hearing Klee’s hope that they will do more activities at their next hangout. It gave her more reasons to look forward to it. 

Her lips curled into a gentle smile, taking her pinky and wrapping it around Klee’s little one. Mona brought herself down, closer to her hand and kissed her thumb’s knuckle to seal the deal that she would indeed follow through with this promise. 

❝ Next time, I promise to go with you to your favorite fishing spot. It’ll be our secret. ❞

[gender-euphowrya]

my grandma : are you getting surgery next year ?

me : aha. eh. idk 👀

[growling]

Currently still on Breaking Bad season 2 and Akuma Kun rewatch but I'm considering starting to check out Gushing Over Magical Girls too. Because 1 I need to + love women shoutout to women and 2 because it'd be funny to start switching tabs between BB and GOMG whenever anything happens. Multitasking

[odysseys-blood]

Furry gay sex music video.

https://youtu.be/xUZZcQ3ahfk

baby i can barely bring myself to sit through 5 min music videos and u hit me with a 10 minute one. but i did watch it bc u thought of me to send it to

(posting so my furry followers can appreciate it more than i can) i will say tho i do REALLY like the art style and how the painting is so gentle but chunky and angular also rotating this bit in my mind

the 20 smthn syndrome wrapped up in just 4 lines