#wt FUCK

[ultralaser]

so are we just not going to talk about the goncharov manga

because this series was so revolutionary in japan that it still influences artists and writers to this day, like there are major characters you are familiar with who are directly riffing off of the japanese version of goncharov. and this is precisely because the setting translated so perfectly from russian mobsters in 1973 italy to russian mobsters in 1976 japan.

the manga was so successful it even spawned an anime adaptation from 79 to 82 and a series of japanese live-action films from 85 to 89. in fact you probably didn't realize it at the time, but you've likely seen clips from the goncharov anime in late 90s european techno music videos, because it was still a cult favorite and was aired over there well into the 90s.

because this material was much more readily available in the west across europe than in the united states, over here it was an obscure footnote, but in france and italy it inspired a whole generation of filmmakers throughout the 80s and 90s. luc besson has even talked about how leon (the professional here in the states) was inspired by illicit readings of the brutal goncharov manga when he was slightly too young.

in fact you can draw a, well never a *straight* line with goncharov, but a clear path of influence from the original film, through the manga and anime and japanese films, through to the almost apocryphally obscure 1982 italian tv adaptation *of the manga*, through nearly luc besson and jean reno's entire early careers, and on through, even to "modern" works like the hitman games and then of course to *that* film adaptation.

the legacy of goncharov lives on almost invisibly because by this point of course, once it has bled into something like the transporter films, nearly all of the original story has been lost to attrition. but that core premise that still makes the original film so vital, of a man trapped in a brutal and inevitable cycle of violence? that has endured across continents, across mediums, and across generations.

[dumpsterf11re]

having so much brainrot rn

[genericpuff]

CITY OF BLANK - IT DESERVES BETTER.

So it was implied recently by 66 (creator of City of Blank on Webtoons) on reddit that Webtoons had screwed over their recent return from a brief hiatus (one that they had arranged as they were moving and needed the time to focus on IRL stuff without deadlines looming over them, very valid). But it was confirmed in the episode description of their newest FP release:

So Webtoons has screwed over another creator in the advertising department. I don't want to point fingers, but we all know which series are constantly being prioritized in the banner reels while others are left buried to fend for themselves cough cough

Anyways, City of Blank is a webtoon that's been around for a loooong time. As in, Webtoons isn't even the first platform it's been hosted on, but this is the furthest it's come thanks to the Originals deal it got to be hosted exclusively on Webtoons. It's currently on its final season and while it got some brief amount of ad space at the premiere of its season, it since hasn't been given much ad space and even worst of all, not a single spot in the banner reel rotation since returning from its hiatus despite Webtoons promising 66 they would.

So now, unsurprisingly, City of Blank is struggling to be seen and read. It's a genuinely wonderful series with amazing thought-out writing (again this is a series that's been around for a while so you can tell the creator has put a lot of effort into refining the plot, which is a rarity on the platform these days) and the art is gorgeous and consistent, quite literally anime-quality.

Please, consider checking out City of Blank if you're looking for something new to read. It's a sci-fi series with loads of action, comedy, and character-driven subplots that delve into deeper topics like discrimination and social justice movements through a fantasy lens. If there's any series on the platform that's long overdue for recognition, attention, and opportunities for cool shit like printed books and TV adaptions, it's City of Blank.

[glitchisbroken]

Reznor studies? After all this time!?

[heartbreakfeelsogood]

joe and pete in portland

[kitas-cleaning-supplies]

[bananasher1337]

older td doodles i never uploaded before my phone broke

[littencloud9]

‘so start by saving me’ ‘as long as im around, you’ll suffer!’ ‘so don’t tell itadori’ ‘don’t tell fushiguro, don’t you dare tell him’ ‘if you die again, i’ll kill you myself!’ ‘sorry… itadori’ ‘you’ll kill me if i die, right?’ ‘something happened, didn’t it?’ ‘im not a hero, im a jujutsu sorcerer. thats why i’ve never once regretted saving you’ ‘im begging you, itadori. i need your strength’ ‘as long as they have unshakeable character’ ‘it’s /our/ fault’

and yall say itafushi didnt invent love despite being doomed by the narrative

[simcardiac-arrested]

aren’t you?

[mustardiscool]

i think about this video a lot.

source: zx10r071 on YouTube

[starryluminary]

Ridonculous Race but Noah is friends with Owen part 5: You can count on me, like 1, 2, 3, I’ll be there.

“Hmm… Let’s see… Oh! I know! Nothing!!” You’ve never kissed a girl. Not once in your life. The closest you got was some geeks ear when you were 16. Owen was in a relationship for three straight seasons. Please dear God put your pride aside and accept the help

Transcript:

Image 1 Noah: I’m just trying to get to know her so I can ask her out. Owen: What can I do to help?

Image 2 Noah: Nothing. I’ve got this aaallll figured out. Owen: Oh. Are you sure?

Image 3 Noah: Mm hmm. Owen: …Really? Are you really sure? Noah: Yup. Owen: Are you Noah, Interrupting Owen: Yes.

Image 4 Owen: If you say so. But… Yknow… If you ever DO need any help…

Image 5 Noah: You’ll be the first guy I ask. Owen: Good.

[ultralaser]

it's almost midterms and louis dejoy is still postmaster general

[sirdindjarin]

Twirls hair giggles kicks feet

[genericpuff]

So now that Lore Olympus is over...

Are you excited for the TV Series that will definitely happen? LOL

i'm definitely excited to be proven right again when it doesn't happen ╭( ･ㅂ･)و

(ok sorry i promise i'm not that petty about it but the odds of the LO TV show happening at this rate are NOT looking good, the best time to reveal stuff for the TV show was 3 years ago, the second best time was at NYCC/SDCC last year, and the third best time is now during the comic's finale. they don't even have a director, cast list, or distributor lined up. at BEST if it IS in the works, they're doing a SHIT ASS JOB at hyping people up for it and keeping them informed.)

[narrie]

PLEEEEEEEASEEEEEEEE

[daydadahlias]

this frame scared the shit out of me