" [...] i've been seeing a lot of tweets and tiktoks from angels saying that x character is just like x hiraeth member, and honestly, i thought it’d be fun to make a video about it for all you losers who want to know if your favorite anime character or whatever matches up with any of the members. [...] like, not too long ago, i watched this parallel edit of geto and poppy with mitski's abbey, and man, what the fuck?! that was as messed up as that one kaia’s working for the knife edit. the power of life-changing edits… " — august 2, 2024
TLDR. a quick CHARACTER STUDY of the hiraeth members, using actual characters from other media as references. narrated and explained by popular youtuber and angel, bestie. template credits to user @/aqualvng.
POS. optimistic, hardworking, passionate, loyal, ambitious
NEG. overbearing, stubborn, overly idealistic, emotionally guarded
LESLIE KNOPE, parks and rec.
" [...] i think this is what happened. imagine mama and papa hiiragi binge-watching parks and rec and thinking, yeah, let’s just make our own version of leslie. i’m telling you, leslie is basically kaia— super charismatic but, like, in that way that’s a little overbearing but you still can’t help but find it endearing. i mean, everything about leslie is this perfect blend of being super driven and sweet, and it just screams kaia to me. "
TOMOE MAMI, puella magi madoka magica.
" so, if you think about it, mami and kaia are like two sides of the same coin. mami's got this super mature, collected vibe, right? and even after everything she's been through, she still manages to be this caring, protective figure for everyone around her. that's basically kaia in a nutshell if we consider how hard it was for her to debut. [...] no matter what happens, she stays strong and keeps looking out for everyone, just like mami. it's that mix of being graceful under pressure and still having so much heart that makes them so similar. "
MIZUNO AMI, sailor moon.
" kaia is totally the sailor mercury of the group. just like ami, she's always the voice of reason, the one who keeps everyone grounded when things get crazy. sailor mercury’s got that calm, logical vibe that balances out the rest of the team, and that’s exactly how kaia rolls too. "
ALPHONSE ELRIC, fullmetal alchemist.
" everyone says that kaia gives off major alphonse elric vibes and i agree! just like al, she's got this really gentle and kind nature, always looking out for everyone else and keeping the peace. even when things get tough, alphonse stays strong and focused, never losing that caring side of him. [...] she’s basically the heart of the group, just like alphonse is for edward. "
KOCHO SHINOBU, kimetsu no yaiba.
" kaia reminds me so much of shinobu from demon slayer. she's got that calm, almost serene vibe that keeps everyone around her grounded. but just like shinobu, you can’t help but feel like there’s more going on beneath the surface. kaia's so composed and collected, it makes me wonder if there are things she’s keeping to herself... "
OTHERS. yuuji itadori jujutsu kaisen, joy inside out, maizono sayaka danganronpa series, amy rose sonic the hedgehog, monica geller friends, navia genshin impact, pam beesley the office, debra morgan dexter, aisha winx club, diana prince wonder woman, kanroji mitsuri kimetsu no yaiba, nate archibald gossip girl, aerith gainsborough final fantasy
POS. compassionate, determined, kind, hardworking, loyal
NEG. assertive, aloof, self-critical, perfectionist, stubborn
EDWARD ELRIC, fullmetal alchemist.
" ed and poppy are both super funny, and they’ve got that quick wit that keeps things entertaining. ed’s got this hilarious anger that pops up whenever someone mentions his height, which just adds to his charm and reminds me when poppy said she didn't like when her members teased her because of her height. and who knows, maybe she reacts the same way as him! [..] but underneath all that humor, both of them are incredibly determined. ed’s always putting in the work, no matter how tough things get, and poppy’s right there too— funny and playful, but totally serious when it’s time to get things done. they both know how to balance humor with hard work, and it makes them really stand out. "
BLAIR WALDORF, gossip girl.
" queen b and poppy are like two peas in a pod— both super stylish and ambitious, always bringing their a-game when it comes to fashion and getting what they want. they’ve got that sharp sense of humor that makes them fun to watch, but let's be real, their ambition can sometimes rub people the very wrong way. they know how to work a room and get things done, but not everyone is a fan of how they do it. it’s that mix of charm, wit, and a bit of ruthless drive that makes them very similar, even if it doesn’t always win them friends or fans. "
MUICHIRO TOKITO, kimetsu no yaiba
" my boy tokito and poppy both have this cool, nonchalant vibe that makes them seem pretty aloof at first. but once you get to know them, you realize there’s a lot more beneath the surface. muichiro might come off as distant, but deep down he’s super kind and cares deeply, even if he doesn’t always show it unless it's with people he really trusts. i think poppy’s got that same energy— she might seem detached to non fans and casual listeners— she does hold the ice princess title, after all... but she’s actually nice with an interesting humor. it’s that mix of seeming indifferent on the outside but being truly kind on the inside that makes them so similar. "
SUZUMIYA HARUHI, haruhi suzumiya no yuutsu.
" [...] haruhi’s got this whole quirky, controlling side, always wanting things her way because of her vision and interests, while poppy isn’t quite as intense— but who knows? there's still that spark in poppy where you can see a hint of haruhi’s need to steer the ship. both of them have a knack for getting people to follow along, even if they do it in different ways. [...] it’s that combo of charisma and a touch of unpredictability that makes them so captivating. "
TIFA LOCKHART, final fantasy franchise.
" i think that they are surprisingly similar when they’re in their comfort zones. both of them share a mentality of blending strength with charm. [...] tifa is open and nurturing, always ready to support her friends while kicking some serious butt. poppy, though more reserved and i doubt she can go around kicking butts because she’s an idol and she's under a contract, has that same underlying vibe. if you think about it, poppy might actually mesh well with someone like cloud, but her personality and mentality are really close to tifa’s. it’s like they’re two sides of the same coin, each showing their unique flair but with a fundamentally similar approach to life and relationships. plus, poppy literally looks like her! "
OTHERS. suuguro geto jujutsu kaisen, winry rockbell and roy mustang fullmetal alchemist, veronica lodge riverdale, yae miko and tighnari genshin impact, maka albarn and death the kid soul eater, tomioka giyuu and kocho shinobu kimetsu no yaiba, kagura gintama, rei hino sailor moon, daria morgendorffer daria, homura akemi puella magi madoka magica, li syaoran cardcaptor sakura
POS. laid-back, resourceful, insightful, confident, passionate
NEG. immature, impulsive, lazy, overzealous, egotistical
JAKE PERALTA, brooklyn nine nine
" they are like kindred spirits in the world of not taking things too seriously. both of them have this laid-back, sometimes immature attitude that makes them incredibly funny and relatable. [...] even though they might joke around and not always be the most serious, they’re absolute pros at what they do. they can be goofballs, but when it comes down to it, they’re still incredibly skilled and get the job done. their ability to balance humor with top-notch performance is what makes them very similar. "
KOMAEDA NAGITO, danganronpa series.
" [...] both of them have a way of captivating everyone around them with their unique charm. nagito’s got that edge of unpredictability and a touch of madness, but yvan, while definitely charismatic, is not on the same level of insanity… but who knows... still! their magnetic personalities and ability to be both compelling and a little bit unpredictable make them quite similar. they’ve got that special something that makes them stand out, even if yvan's a bit more grounded compared to nagito’s crazy ass. "
STICKS THE BADGER, sonic boom
" sticks and yvan have this blend of quirky energy and unpredictability. both are known for their eccentric and offbeat personalities, always keeping things interesting. [...] they might express it differently, but both share that ability to captivate and make us laugh with their one-of-a-kind charisma and off-the-wall energy. "
IZUMI KONATA, lucky star
" both of them are so relaxed and easygoing that it sometimes gets them into trouble. konata’s lazy tendencies and carefree attitude often lead her into all sorts of misadventures, and yvan shares that same chill demeanor, though there might not be quite as extreme since they are an idol and have to work, y’know?... in a way, konata could almost be seen as a parallel to yvan, while kagami, with her more driven and serious side who is known to scold konata because of her laziness, fits poppy perfectly. …you guys remember that one video where poppy was scolding yvan during isac, right? "
FURINA, genshin impact.
" they have this strikingly similar vibe when it comes to their outward personalities. both come across as charismatic and confident, always putting on a great show. but underneath that surface, it feels like there’s a lot more going on. i am not overanalyzing yvan, before anyone starts! "
OTHERS. ling yao fullmetal alchemist, bart simpson the simpsons, rengoku kyojuru and kotetsu kimetsu no yaiba, sonic the hedgehog sonic franchise, black star and patty thompson soul eater, hirasawa yui k-on, mabel pines gravity falls, shaggy rogers scooby-doo, naruto uzumaki naruto, gina linetti brooklyn nine nine, klee and bennett genshin impact, kyoko sakura puella magi madoka magica, lumpy space princess adventure time, morgana persona 5, phoebe buffay friends
" [...] and yeah, i hope you enjoyed this silly little video! just a reminder, this was made purely for entertainment. i’m not trying to overanalyze, force a trait into them, or read too much into their personalities because that’s not right. we don’t know these girls personally. we’re all just fans here. we don’t know shit, and that’s something we shall respect. this video was just for fun, to have a little laugh, and to connect our favorite characters to them. so, yeah, i hope you had a good time hanging out with me while i did my makeup! [...] see you next time, besties, and don’t forget to leave a little likey like and a comment down below! bye bye! stay hydrated and keep being everyone’s besties! "
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i saw you talk about wolf a few times from sekiro and was wondering if you'd want to share more of your thoughts on him or sekiro as a whole, the game really interests me compared to other dark souls games so i wanted to ask
sorry for the late reply but oh boy do I have thoughts abt wolf. trying not to spoil the game, so I'm gonna refrain from talking about the story. might go into just restating known things about the game, but I'd much rather play it safe and not spoil the story
before going to that. the game is very much different from dark souls (setting wise, while taking place in a fictional country it is in a historical setting. I cannot comment on the setting properly bc I don't know much about the time period, however), most notably in the combat (primarily shifting from a dodge-centric playstyle to a parry-centric playstyle (significantly easier than dark souls/elden ring parrying, however), with dodges having significantly shorter i-frames and being very unreliable for dodging attacks). it's very different but something I really enjoy, even if I'm not as good as I am at typical soulsborne combat. it's really fun when you get the hang of it, and while I might not be The Best at it (which is mostly bc of how different it is from soulsborne games, so ofc I'm not as good at is as I am at the other fromsoft games I've played), it's something I can still enjoy
a huge thing about sekiro is the difference in how the story is told. in soulsborne games the story is something you have to figure out; progressing through the main path doesn't give you enough to piece everything together if you don't read any lore. with sekiro, however, the story is significantly more obvious, on account of the playable character having unique ties to the world and its characters, rather than going the soulsborne route of being one of many people (wording hard, but the chosen undead for example is no one special, just one of many undead trying to link the flame). it's a very different method of storytelling, but is still something really good. for as much as I adore having to actively hunt down lore and story in soulsborne games, it's also great experiencing story through natural game progression
wolf is also canonically disabled (loses his left arm at the start of the game) and has a really fucking cool prosthetic that is a whole part of the combat system (even though I personally keep forgetting to use it). so good for him. he deserves a prosthetic that can have deadly weaponry attached to it. like a mini-flamethrower. he deserves a mini-flamethrower, as a treat.
putting the wolf thoughts beneath a read more because this is getting long and I might spoil some stuff (mostly relationship with another character, I'll try to refrain from story spoilers. also spoilers in general, but there might be some), and he has definitely become a blorbo (additionally, content warning for abuse)
first of all. wolf makes me want to throw myself off a cliff and I mean this in the most positive way ever. he is great and I love him but man he needs so much fucking therapy and he doesn't even realise it (therapy probably doesn't exist in that time period, but besides the point). he is very much traumatised and has been heavily shaped by it and doesn't even know it.
prior to the events of the game (I forgot how long ago it was) he was orphaned by war and got taken in by owl, a shinobi and also a piece of fucking garbage. owl raises wolf to be a shinobi under the iron code, with the number one rule being loyalty to his father (owl), with his master (kuro, the divine heir) a close second (and also to give his life for his master if necessary. which is also a whole other thing to get into).
owl is very explicitly abusive. he raises wolf as a tool rather than a person, and that upbringing severely affects wolf as a character - he is an incredibly capable shinobi, but lacks any skills other than that; he does not know how to be a proper person, he is a loyal wolf, but he does not know how to be anything other than that. hell, without spoiling too much about the context, there is a cutscene in which owl actively attempts to guilt trip wolf, going as far as using fake tears (saying anything specific is very spoilery. this isn't even the only horrid thing he's done, but I'm trying to refrain from too many spoilers).
wolf canonically does not value himself without anyone to serve (we see this at the beginning of the game, as events prior to the start of the game not yet known about leads him to believe he has no one to serve, and thus no purpose, so he isolates himself from the world in a well for 3 years). while he does have compassion for others (most notable example being concern over victims of dragonrot), he starts off the game driven primarily by duty. he is loyal to a fault, willing to do anything for kuro, but also valuing his service to kuro more than himself (cannot remember the exact wording, but when kuro expresses concern for how many times wolf has died for him, wolf states that it does not matter as it was in service to him).
there's also the fact that wolf canonically eats uncooked rice and genuinely doesn't know - as a fully grown adult - you are supposed to cook it, which is... genuinely something awful if you truly think about it and what more it implies about his upbringing especially considering it's one of the most basic things you could learn how to make (just... says a lot about owl if you seriously think about it).
he is a loyal wolf, but he doesn't know how to be more than that. he doesn't know how to just... exist for himself, to be his own person separate of his duty and he doesn't even recognise just how fucked up it is, because how could he, when he was shaped into this as a child, when his own father wanted him to be nothing more than a tool to use.
I could say a lot more about his relationships with other characters (that are actually good people) and how it just. makes me lose my mind, but this post is almost 1k words. so, simply put, kuro genuinely caring about him makes me so fucking emotional, especially bc of owl; his father might be horrible and an abuser, he might not know how to be more than he was raised, but at the very least he can serve someone who actively cares about him and his wellbeing.
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