#yukai

[teabiscs]

And Finally 1st place in my ship poll.

YuKai

I bit off more than I could chew with this one because no matter how many references for the way I had Kai’s head it still looks funny. But!!! Crop top kai.

[god-of-a-thousand-demons]

No thoughts just my new yuri ship of the week is yukiko x ai aka yukiai I think yukiko would be very embarrassed but charmed by ai and ai would be so flirty they’d be lesbian yaoi fr

[rainbowxocs]

Ugh.. I need to quit smoking..

[littleshechan]

DON'T PUT A CHARACTER BASHING FIC INTO THAT CHARACTERS SHIP TAG!

Really people, we know better than that.

There are curently two YuKai fanfictions in the KaiTaka tag that have no right to be there. And yes i tried to read them before i got to this conclusion after how irritating they are. Like had i found them looking thorugh the YuKai Tag I might have liked them because they aren't completely bad. I do dislike how Kai is being portraied but thats my problem.

What is worse, in my opinion is the way Takao is portraied here. Blatantly ignoring his growth through teh series and writing him as a homophobic piece of shit who would discard Kai for no reason. Like do you all remember that it was Takao who tried to do everything to get Kai to work with him? Like im not even mentioning the Lake Baikal scene here (Cause that whole thing was initiated by Max iirc correctly) and you can say he was annoying but he was also a pre-teen shounen protagonist. And just focusing on his outrbursts and egoism in G-Rev is bad too especially when you acknowledge teh abuse and mental trauma of the russian team and Kai. Mental illness and puberty can affect everyone, not just the ones who had traumatic childhood events!!

And with that I'd like to all remember a few simple things before posting in a ship tag:

Is the ship only mentioned in my fic?

Put it in, but tag it as *mentioned* even if its mentioned often. Those who don't like a ship should have a chance to avoid it

2. Is it a former relationship of one of the characters?

Put it in, but tag it as *EX/former* etc., see above

3. Can I handle the fans?

Or: what audience do i want? I assume that you'd want teh main ships audience before anythign else especially because some fans aren't nice enough to rant some other place than your fics comment section

4. Do I want to make anyone angry on purpose?

You're an asshole adn you shouldn't put that tag in - Period

5. Do I believe that I gain anything from posting in this tag?

See 3. Think twice if the gains really outweigh the negativity. I do understand taht sometimes you want that becuase maybe you have friend who read your fics and ship it. Or because its a really small fandom or ship with only few fics. Still, think about wether you'd want your main ship to be tagged in a fic that handles it teh way your fic does

6. Do I dislike or even hate that ship?

Don't tag the ship *without* putting Anti before it. If you explicitly want to show it in a bad light e.g. an abusive relationship then let the readers know. Don't fool fans of a pairing to read your stuff if you're gonna be an asshole about it (see 4.)

To wrap it up I'd like to mention that putting the side pairing in is not inherently bad. Some fic's like e.g. misdres four kingdoms have eveery right to be in that tag. But the two fics that started this rant or the infamous KaiRei fic on fanfiction.net that is named and tagged as KaiTaka for no reason at all (Takao isn't even mentioned in it????) have no right to lead fans on like that. Especially if one Character is bashed or portraied especially bad don't put it in there.

Im not free of bashing characters myself, some even really badly OOC but i would never, ever put it in the characters main tag or ship tag like that. Its a simple thing that keeps your work from ruining peoples days.

And I'd also like to add that its not just a "this perosn is bad" mention here but a portrayal that makes my stomach turn and my whole body tingel in the wrong way, it physically hurts me. And that reaction is usually reserved for a NOTP - which YuKai isnt. YET. But if i see any more of that "my ship is better thn your ship" tagged wrongly it will turn into one (like KaiRei did btw)

Rant end.

[nadiv20]

My oc Yukai just wanted to wish everyone a happy Purim and so do I

פורים שמח לכולם ממני ומי הדמות המקורית שלי יוקאי

[berrys-hide-out]

A home we share

Hello everyone! Welcome to the world of Heario, hope you have fun wile reading this

Warnings; My own characters I guess

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“Have a nice day~!” Athena called after a customer as her brown-blond middle long hair bounced with her enthusiastic waving. “Heh, you seem rather cheerful today.” Ace said making her smile “yeah Yukai said she’d help clean since she hasn’t had any customers.” She chirped as she looked at the brown-red haired male. It was already turning evening so Yukai wasn’t far from them anymore and customers already left, in fact- “Athena~ I’m here.” A young 15 year old with dark brown and red hair hair announced as the doorbell rang and she came in.

Ace and Athena looked up “Yukai! Welcome welcome!” Athena greeted the younger “thanks for helping out Yuki~!” She said rushing over and throwing an arm over her shoulders. “Ah, I’m no problem” she said, looking at her hands shyly before Athena dropped the keys into the others hands “remember only close the doors.” She smiled at Yukai who nodded “don’t worry I got this.” She said before waving the two off.

Yukai was done cleaning rather fast before she started packing up and heading home, she locked the door, tested if it was actually closed and then put the keys into hey pocket.

“Yuuuuu-Kai!” Someone behind her suddenly sang as they wrapping their hands around her neck. “Ma-su-mi~ hello there hehe” the dark brown haired girl smiled at the blondes antics as she held the arms of the slightly taller girl.

Masumi hummed and let the other go “what are you doing at Athena’s shop? They have closed since over an hour.” The blonde asked and walked next to Yukai. “I took over of the cleaning today, Athena was quite overworked and needed a break.” Yukai explained as she rubbed a sore spot on her hand before looking up at Masumi “how was your day?”

Masumi looked at Yukai before sighing a chuckle “we had some very interesting customers today, as you know we are a food store that sell traditional foods, but someone came in today and asked for hair products..” the blonde noticed Yukai holding her hand over her mouth and looking away, still titters flew through her defences. “Thehe, you know you can laugh, no need to hold back” she reassured making Yukai shake her head with a light smile on her lips and dropping her hand to lightly hit her shoulder.

“Sometimes you got some weird things going on in your little shop. Last time you guys were supposed to be a usual supermarket.” Masumi grinned at her “what you remember that?” Yukai huffed but grinned “how can I forget that you spilled coke on your colleges on accident?” “HEY!” Yukai giggled and ran forward to not get caught in her friends embrace “it was funny!” She exclaimed with a bright smile which Masumi basically copied “I’ll show you fun!” She announced playfully before the two races home.

“Miss Elanor, little Ruki, we’re back!” Yukai called from the door as they came in and took off their shoes. “Yuki, Mai-Chan!” Ruki’s Little Voice was filled with excitement as he came running to them to hug the two. “Little Ruki~!” Yukai chirped and picked the white haired child in his sweater up.

“Welcome home you two.” Elanor greeted and bowed down. Masumi walked to her and pat the white golden hair. “Hey you don’t need to bow remember?” She said carefully lifting the woman’s shoulders up to stand. “Yes I’m sorry Lady Masumi.” Yukai huffed “cut the formalities Elanor! You might be hired as a maid but by now you’re a part of this family, isn’t that right Ruki?” The little child in her arms who was wearing the same pout nodded making the wonderful looking woman chuckle. “Alright, alright, I made some food before I helped Little Ruki with his homework, are you hungry by chance?” She asked making Yukai smile brightly “what did you make?!” She asked jumping over to her with the child.

“Sister Elanor made Curryrice” Ruki said making Yukais eyes light up and excitement “what are we waiting for then?!” She exclaimed sat Ruki down and rushed to get plates “ELANOR, RUKI, YOU EATING TOO??” The girl yelled form the kitchen “yes, let me assist you!” Elanor called and rushed to aid Yukai so she doesn’t drop anything in her exited state.

Masumi chuckled and watched them fondly.

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Hope you enjoyed this little Drabble of my own Oc’s! ヾ(＠⌒ー⌒＠)ノ　

The world of Heario where monsters and humans live in harmony, still humans don’t always accept them as it hasn’t been too long since they started living together. Will Masumi ever find out the secret of her little friends?

[comfortfoodcontent]

1998 Neon Genesis Evangelion Eva to Yukai na Nakamatachi for Sega Saturn magazine ad

[hotwaterandmilk]

So I decided to pick up physical copies of The Vampire and His Pleasant Companions from Yen Press on a whim the other day. I've been in such a nostalgia hole about Ragawa's works thanks to the Hanayume 50th celebrations and I remembered her manga adaptation of Konohara Narise's novels had restarted not that long ago. It made sense to get the books and begin a catchup re-read before the fifth volume comes out in English.

I'll be honest, I don't remember much about the Kyuketsuki to Yukai na Nakamatachi novels or manga from when I first encountered them. I had the first two manga volumes in Japanese at one point, but gave them away when the manga went on hiatus years ago. However, upon beginning my catchup re-read in English I was struck by how much the story resonated with me now.

If you've never read the series before now, long story short from Yen Press, "When a vampire from Nebraska named Al gets frozen in bat form, he winds up in Japan under the care of a dark and mysterious man covered in a bloody scent!"

I'd like to get into why I think this series is worth picking up now and for that it's probably easier to throw my ramblings under a cut.

I feel like the humorous elements of the series are what get talked about in the (admittedly scant) English language reviews for the series and, while the whole setup can be quite amusing, the more serious elements are what actually makes it stand out from other vampire tales with romantic elements. While everything is exaggerated, there are some very "real" aspects that help The Vampire and His Pleasant Companions stand out in an endless sea of vampire tales.

For example, Al being bitten by a vampire wasn't a ticket to easy street. There was nothing glamorous about what happened to him. That bite ruined his life and through no fault of is own, he rapidly became destitute. Vampirism in fiction is often shown leading characters to social isolation, but not necessarily to poverty. Given that Al has lost everything that connected him to his previous life, it makes sense that in our current capitalistic society he'd also lose access to even the most basic things our societal identities afford us -- including housing.

So yes, it's amusing that this bat-boy ended up flash frozen and shipped with some meat to Japan. However, the circumstances that led up to that outcome are given the weight they deserve. You truly do feel for Al in these moments because haven't we all been, at one time or another in our lives, perilously close to losing everything? These fleeting glimpses at the past sting in otherwise rollicking segments of the story as they should. Everything beautiful in Al's present is something that he didn't have during his lowest points and you truly feel for him as he works to prolong these moments.

Another serious moment that lifts the series even higher in my eyes is when it becomes aparent that Akira has access to human remains. Rather than handwaving away the access to blood as a convenient way to get Al the nutrition he needs, a significant amount of time is dedicated to the ethics surrounding the situation. The gravity with which all lives should be handled post-mortem and just a generally respectful examination of embalming as a process.

Unsurprisingly, I find the portrayal of Al's "incomplete" vampirism as a form of disability to be a compelling take on the mythos too. Al gets almost none of the "benefits" of being a vampire due to the whole process "not being done properly." What this leaves him with are a lot of things that make his everyday life different from not just humans, but "complete" vampires as well.

These differences mean he struggles to feed himself properly, feels significant levels of pain, and his body is often weak or doesn't behave the way he wants it to. The cause here is obviously fiction, but the way Al's acquired disability impacts his capacity to function to an acceptable level in a society of "normal" folks (both human and vampire) really struck me as ringing true, at least for myself and my own disabilities.

Yeah, I'm not going to turn into an adorable bat (and truly, bat Al is A D O R A B L E) but the struggle to make use of the few good hours in a day when my body works to a degree, that's so goddamn real. Al wants to contribute to the household, to pay back Akira and to be a functioning member of society... but it's not as straightforward for him as it is for others and that's something I appreciate being explored here.

Another thing that stands out to me is Akira's sexuality. While there are a lot of misunderstandings with Al and Akira that lead to people assuming they're lovers, when Akira is pushed into a corner about having a lover he shuts this down by describing himself as being frigid or having a low libido (in very blunt language).

I feel like the depth of this is conveyed well in the English translation by the subsequent line:

While at this point in the series Akira hasn't labeled his sexuality as being either demisexual or asexual, this is definitely something that it feels like the narrative is leaning towards. Particularly when Al clarifies the difference, in his limited language skills, between the physical and the romantic.

Akira is still figuring out what is comfortable for him in terms of dealing with people, so it makes sense that his progress regarding intimacy has only accelerated after meeting Al. The batty vampire is pushing him towards understanding more about himself and how he chooses to interact with those around him, but the ball is still very much in Akira's court regarding whether he'd like to explore either the physical or emotional aspects of their relationship further. I found that really refreshing?

That this story allows the dark-haired, brooding hero who is one part of our lead will-they-or-won't-they, to assert that he doesn't feel the same level of physical attraction that others do. That he isn't entirely confident in this either, that it's a part of himself he's never opened up about before, that it's something Al uncovers and isn't suddenly changed to fit what is acceptable. But that it doesn't lessen Al's interest in him, it's just part of who Akira is... gah! It really resonated with me idk. I love some smut, but I also appreciate it when a story focused on something as sexual as vampirism chooses to eschew this in favour of raw emotional edging instead.

I've pushed the more serious elements of the text in this ramble, but before I wrap up I should really note that there are some very funny moments too. For example, Al's bluntness here when he speaks Japanese.

The Vampire and His Pleasant Companions isn't the best work of vampire fiction I've ever read, but it uses its recurring themes of isolation vs. the need for connection to craft an enjoyable narrative. One that I feel lingers in my mind a bit more than others. While Al's unique form of vampirism leads to some absurd escapades, the story is elevated by having its emotional core remain grounded in the intrinsic beauty of everyday human interaction and how even fundamentally different people can connect in small but significant ways.

Blah blah blah, you should check it out, I can't wait for the next volume, etc.

[utaitemusic]

A morning without me would be perfect All the gears meshing together, that's how the world would be

[inkk-gutzz]

haruhi doodle bc i couldnt sleep

[rainbowxocs]

Hm~ I won 3/3 interesting~

[toeph]

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[the-monkey-ruler]

Pokopon and Friends's Fun Journey to the West (1990) ぽこぽんのゆかいな西遊記

Producer: Sanrio Genre: Animation Country/Region of Production: Japan Date: Jul 21, 1990 Duration: 60 minutes Also known as: Pokopon no Yukai na Saiyuuki Type: Crossover

Summary:

Released on July 22 1989 nationwide Toho Western at 58, Sanrio has produced 24 films since entering film production in 1975, but has recorded a cumulative deficit of 5 billion yen. Although they withdrew from the film business for a while after making, Doraemon movies, film production has resumed as the anime movie market is expected to expand. Due to the steady popularity of the movies, it was announced as Sanrio's first new movie in four years. Sanrio characters, which were under construction at the time of the screening, were featured in the animated film. Tama Sanrio Communication World (currently Sanrio Puroland) aim was to promote and raise the profile of the first theatrical animated film starring Sanrio characters. The total production cost for the three films was 170 million yen and recorded an attendance of nearly 500,000 people.

Source: https://myanimelist.net/anime/32621/Pokopon_no_Yukai_na_Saiyuuki

Link: N/A

[videostorearchives]

Tokyo Pop (1988)

[comfortfoodcontent]

1998 Neon Genesis Evangelion Eva to Yukai na Nakamatachi for Sega Saturn magazine ad

[danieesketches]

stargazing 🌌

my entry for the Haven fanart competition being hosted by The Game Bakers on Insta.