I don’t remember who told me this but someone had suggested that they should end the show on season 6 & honestly I agree.  Does that mean a lot of us will be in the fandom forever? Idk probably  I’ll tell my children about us 

🩸Bloody Dean Every Episode🩸 ↳ 4x01 || Lazarus Rising Part 1

Chapter 110 is 13 pages long welcome to hell!!! so in a lot of ways this is just more fuel for a theory that I've had for a few weeks now, that's only gotten stronger with each recent season 5 episode, which is that the last episode of the season is gonna end on 110, and that Asagiri/Harukawa and Bones have been collaborating to make this happen, specifically because it's a major turning point that would be the only good place to end the season on.

When we started getting especially long chapters again (like from 25-35ish pages, with the exception of 107.5, the last two being some of the longest we've ever had), at first I just assumed that Asagiri/Harukawa got freed up from some other obligations they'd been having to cause the extremely short/half chapters, like promotional stuff for the anime/Beast movie, or working on light novels. But then 109 happened, with the "supposed" death of Dazai, and heavy emphasis at the end on how literally everyone is at their lowest point right now, and I got to thinking. 11 episodes is a strangely specific number for an anime season -- why not 12, or 13, or even 10, like you'd usually see? Why have we gotten suddenly gotten two 35 page chapters out of nowhere, that's almost unheard of at this point? They're both beautiful chapters, don't get me wrong (as always), and maybe A/H simply just didn't want to cut them in halves because they felt like the full emotional impact wouldn't hit/that there were no good cutoff points in them, but you can't deny that it's surprising, after all the shorter chapters we've been getting. Why has the anime been going at such insanely breakneck pacing for the most part ever since around the Sunday Tragedy chapters, even more so than it has in the past? So much so that it feels dangerously close to overtaking the manga?

Well, maybe, just maybe, it's because..... Asagiri decided a long time ago that whatever happens in 110 is the only point that feels "season finale"-worthy enough, in an arc that still isn't anywhere close to being completely wrapped up, and so both the manga and the anime have been specifically coordinated to reach that part within 2 and a half weeks of each other?

I've seen a lot of people now think season 5 will end with 109, and as much as my sadistic side would find that hilarious, I honestly don't think they'd do that and realistically don't want it to happen; it'd be so cruel to cliffhanger the anime for years like that, and just doesn't feel like a season cliffhanger BSD would do, a series that is ultimately hopeful and uplifting. Seasons 2 and 3 had a positive, conclusive ending; the only reasons seasons 1 and 4 didn't was because they're technically not really full seasons of their own, and are more like the first cour of another "season" that also came out that same year (seasons 1 and 2 both aired in 2016, so they're more like one big season, and seasons 4 and 5 have both aired this year, so they're also more like one big season, again taking into account how episodes 12 and 50 are not satisfying finales like episodes 24, 37, and hypothetically, 61, are). I really can't see season 5 ending with Dazai and Fukuzawa's supposed deaths, Sigma being unconscious and maybe close to death, Atsushi being vulnerable and limbless again, everyone we love still vampires, and the entire world being basically doomed; that's just too depressing and not like BSD at all. However, having said that, if it doesn't end there, there really isn't any good place to end the season before that, either, that feels in any way satisfying or like a finale at all. And so, to me, that only leaves after 109: chapter 110.

I think things are really gonna turn around next chapter. Like I said, everyone is at their lowest point right now, it cannot possibly get any worse, the framing of Dazai, Fukuzawa, and sskk at the end of 109 is telling us that; this is the time for the heroes to finally start winning again, with Aya being so close to pulling out the sword, and for all the thematic reasons other people have talked about to death that I don't need to go into here again. This upcoming chapter being so short again makes a part of me wary of 110 being "the one", so to speak, I won't lie, but at the same time, it's very possible that it needs to be that short because that's all the final episode of the season will be able to reasonably fit in, since it's already gonna be VERY close if they do make it all the way to 109. And at the end of the day, I don't doubt at all that Asagiri and Harukawa can make these the most monumental and game-changing mere 13 pages ever if they wanted to; a chapter does not at all need to be extremely long in order to be an important and impactful one, even if short ones we've gotten in the past haven't felt the most important.

An additional thought I've had, though this is much more crack territory than all this already is, is that since we know from Anime Expo that a Stormbringer movie at some point is highly likely (judging from Asagiri's reaction when someone brought it up), it's possible that chapter 110 and thus the final episode will involve the long-anticipated return of Verlaine and/or Adam, or at least some other major reference to Stormbringer, that would naturally and smoothly lead into a Stormbringer movie to explain things to people who haven't read the novel. It would make a lot of sense, especially since the s4 OP has the Old World sign behind Chuuya, which might be a hint that this has been in the works ever since seasons 4/5 were first in planning with Asagiri. We also know that Dazai and Chuuya's voice actors apparently struggled to record their lines together this season, which probably relates to 101 and possibly 109, but it could be 110 too.... I could be very wrong, as I'm no expert on this kind of thing, but I kinda doubt they would bring Chuuya's actor in for just the vampire growls, and Asagiri placing heavy emphasis on Chuuya's importance this season in that one interview gives me the impression that he's talking about much more than just 101/109. But that's the least solid evidence I have, that's just mostly based on vibes I get.

So basically, I think a lot of factors -- the unusual episode count, how close the anime is to catching up to the manga with three whole episodes left, the seemingly arbitrary recent chapter lengths, and the climactic events of 109 -- can tell us that 110 might be a very, VERY big deal. Again, there's of course no way this arc is anywhere near close to being finished, with so much left to address and resolve, but since it is currently incomplete in the manga, unlike the previously adapted arcs, if the anime was going to adapt it at all, they'd have to find a place that feels satisfying enough to end this season, knowing there won't be more anime for a long time after this, and so I think they specifically planned for that, from both Bones' and A/H's sides. 10 episodes might not have been enough to reach that point, but 12 or 13 might have been too many it wouldn't have been if Bones actually decided to slow down and let the story breathe the way it needs to, but this post isn't meant to criticize the anime, so maybe 11 was just right. And maybe Asagiri and Harukawa specifically pushed to make recent chapters longer than usual, in order to make sure that the manga reached the story content in 110 the monthly release right before season 5 was to end.

Is this just copium? Absolutely. Am I going to look like an absolute clown in two days when this post ages like milk? Probably. But the evidence is There, so let me just enjoy my delusions until Sunday, okay 🥂🫡

I wonder if s2 Aegon will become what we wanted Viserys to be in s1. I just see so many similarities between these two that the fact that we’re obviously meant to dislike Aegon in s1 makes me think they’re going to flip the tables in s2 and actually show him try to do everything his father didn’t when he has to deal with the same ol’ familial and political bs. Starting with him actually trusting his own brother, but ultimately showing how kings are damned if they do and damned if they don’t because everyone else has too many personal interests and vendettas to be able to rule perfectly.

Critical Role: Hey, because the animated series is a different medium, a lot of things will be changed from the actual campaign

Critters: Cool.

Legend of Vox Machina: [Plays out the story differently and misses out bits from the campaign]

Some Critters:

bombshell is so good and gets better every time i replay it, i can’t believe some people don’t like it!!!!!

season 4 special spoilers

"oh yeah because normally you just RUSH to my rescue"

It goes without saying that this seems harsh and it is. On first glance, it seems like wukong is undermining everything Macaque has done for him but I don't think that's what wukong meant by it. I think he was referring to the fallout of the war against Heaven.

Let me explain. Wukong was the only one captured by heaven meaning the others including Macaque would have retreated without him leaving him at the mercy of heaven. We know they don't partially care about 'mortal' life (yes wukong is very immortal I mean from the mortal plain aka not a god). and keep in mind that wukong doesn't know he is imvisable from his perspective his closest friends, family even, just left him for dead. Something that he is terrified of to the point of paranoia (which is understandable, I would be too if I was kidnapped in my sleep and taken to the underworld).

Sure he may hope they come back for him but if he does that just makes it even sadder because well they don't. and it's not like they didn't have any time to either. for one, I really doubt that wukong was taken off the battlefield and straight to execution. I'm sure would have been a few heavenly days in a prison cell even if just to give them time to set up the execution but like also there is no way I don't see heaven torturing him for either information or just daring to fight against them. plenty of time to stage a rescue. even if he was taken straight to the execution bloke it still would have taken a few minutes if not more to get there. since each heavenly day is a mortal year that would probably translate to weeks. so there is no way that the Brotherhood didn't have time at least try and save wukong. Macaque specifically could have probably done it even without the support of the rest of the brotherhood. he can just shadow portal either wukong out or himself in to free wukong. we see that Macaque can do this in season 4 so we know he can portal there he just doesn't.

Even if there was a spell preventing shadow portal-ing on the holding cell the brazier of 8 trigrams would not have this security feature since it normally wasn't used for executions. This means that it theoretically should have been easy for Macaque to get Wukong especially given that Wukong was in there for 49 mortal years and especially especially since wukong was probably calling for him or at least screaming. which Macaque could probably hear given his abilities (which are proven to exist in the show). Furthermore, the brazer was probably left unguarded after a few days or so it should have been a piece of cake.

Then there is havoc in heaven. which would have been the biggest slap in the face for Wukong because none of the Brotherhood would really need to do anything but show up. Wukong almost defeated Heaven single-handedly. The only thing that the brotherhood would need to do is stop Wukong from making the bet with Buddha and they would have won and completed their goal. They were so close but no none of the brotherhood came to support Wukong in the battle. it's not like no one knew of battle as demons repetitively bring it up in jttw. and again there would have been time. Most battles last hours if not a full day which means there would have been months for the Brotherhood to prepare and join but they didn't. Even if it wasn't well known what was happening at the time Macaque with his good ears should have been able to tell. I know that Azure, Yellow Tusk, Peng, and DBK probably wouldn't want to go fight heaven to defend Wukong but Wukong wouldn't have needed them. even if it was just Macaque. If he had shown up before the bet they would have won.

This would be very upsetting. traumatizing even because he was abandoned and left for dead. terrifying because he thought he was going to die. Frustrating because he was right there. Sure there could be a valid reason why Macaque didn't help Wukong but we don't know it, Wukong probably doesn't know it. From Wukong's perspective, Macaque just left him to be tortured and killed only to return once he lost everything to give him one 'whole peach' as an apology while saying "You know I'd help if I could" despite there being multiple times that he could have helped. Which triggered the line of Macaque not 'rushing' to his aid. After the facts are laid out from Wukong's perspective you can kinda see where Wukong is coming from and why would lash out so badly. The reasons why Macaque's got the wrong approach are better explained in the post if you're interested.

I like to finish by saying I'm in no way saying that what happened was completely Macaque's fault nor I am saying that Wukong had the right to treat him so harshly. all I'm saying is that it is understandable for Wukong to act like this given what he went through, his words are not completely unfounded, Macaque and Wukong both shoulder the blame for this, and Wukong needs therapy yesterday. chop chop people/j

dumb little married idiots

i just remembered that i took down a bunch of quotes from the movies Luca and Black Widow and fit them in with cabinetduo. if you guys are curious

no but if the fukurodani vs mujinazaka match isn’t animated i might just cry.

I sure do love to go to the thrift store and acquire things!! Today I got a broken (?) little wooden music box, a couple pieces of fabric (one dark pink cotton jacquard and one dark brown and gold sari silk) and also a plate with a picture of the Hartland covered bridge on it. That's the longest covered bridge in the world, and I've walked across it, and now I can eat sandwiches off it's monochromatic blue image.

What I would have loved is if they gave MK’s monkey form a different face marking than Wukong’s. It would have helped to show that while they’re similar, MK is not the same person as his predecessor- just like how that’s a central theme regarding the other characters and their previous incarnations!

Ted Wheeler finding out that "Sweetie Pie" isn't his son's best friend since childhood that he hung out with 24/7 and knew everything about but the Russian girl that hid in his basement evading the FBI

I wish twdg explored more on how though human beings can become closer through awful times…..sometimes that’s not always the case

scully's right. they should get her a fucking desk. it's been 3.5 seasons.

heyo! just wanted to say that 2003 tmnt is awesome, and its even more awesome you're watching it! def my fav iteration of the boys, so i hope you enjoy it!!

yes, i've been really enjoying it!! 2003 is wiiiild but its a super fun trip. i've been watching it with my friends as the only person who hasn't seen it before and its been a journey of 'HUH? KRAANG? DINOSAUR ALIENS? ? LITERAL ATLANTIS ???'

and the 2003 boys are so sweet. i've seen them described as 'not acting like teenagers' but i think- while they are generally more disciplined than a good chunk of tmnt iterations- i firmly disagree. they are so silly. they are so so silley...