i don't really like when people say dungeon meshi is accidentally good autistic representation, because while i understand not wanting to make conclusions without explicit confirmation from the author, there's always the weird assumption that non-western authors somehow don't know about things like neurodivergency/queerness/etc. (on top of the assumptions that east asian authors are somehow more naive or oblivious to "western" social issues).
given that dungeon meshi started being published in 2014, it's not really a "work belonging to its times"—it's as contemporary as any other media we discuss on this site, which means it should be fair to assume it engages with contemporary topics (and at the very least, you shouldn't say that the representation is accidental with so much confidence)
but anyways, the chapter "perfect communication" in ryoko kui's "terrarium in a drawer" is some of the most straightforward autistic representation I've seen, and from now on I'm going to assume that laios's character writing is absolutely intentional in that regard:
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im not defending myself against a vampire. suck away gorgeous
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their dynamic rly is just crowley snarling, growling and biting and aziraphale going 'oh isnt he just the sweetest, ohh <3'
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what bsd characters childhood looked like
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i really appreciate this bit here. senshi is sensitive to izutsumi's eating habits, and rather than admonishing her or punishing her, senshi works to make sure she's fed in a way that aligns with her needs, even if those needs are just variety in this case. it really shows how much senshi is dedicated to making sure his group is fed and likes the food they're eating, taste being just as important as nutrition, by recognizing their likes, dislikes, and limits
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OFFICIAL DELTARUNE CHAPTER 3 CONCEPT ART!
A couples pieces of concept art showcased in Toby Fox's interview with @ggdgart !!
Below are also pieces of concept art for Deltarune's second chapter! I smell new wallpapers...
(Source: https://toby.fangamer.com/interviews/gigi/)
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