#tpn chapter 168

[fullscoreshenanigans]

There's something to be said about TPN's handling of its characters of color with Vincent's hero worship of Norman—from the comical fanaticism played for laughs to genuinely revering him as a god—especially when considering this bit from the mystic code book:

And especially if the Lambda scientists made a point to tell him the reason he underwent horrific, inhumane experimentation was to attempt to reach the heights of the naturally gifted white boy, only for him to never make it to that level and be deemed lesser in their eyes.

That said, I really do enjoy the progression of their relationship, from them taking a risk and reaching out at even the chance of finding a human connection in their endless isolation

(Chapter 104 | 105)

to them on some level recognizing each other as fellow victims of an unspeakably cruel system and wanting to restore a semblance of dignity to the cattle children who were made unable to fight back in the ways they speak of their plight.

(Chapter 113)

Yet at the same time, they kept each other at a distance, both needing the other to fulfill the role they had designated for them in their minds, leader and general, while also wanting to live up to the respective roles they had been assigned. Deviating from that would lead to navigating the terrifying uncharted waters of vulnerability in the midst of overthrowing an entire world order, and suddenly taking the risk to seek out that human connection became too great.

(Chapter 138 | 124 | 131 | 137 | 141 | 154)

(Chapter 168 | 169)

But when those pretenses are dropped, the foundation for a genuine friendship going forward is there, and I enjoy thinking about what that would entail in the human world.

(Chapter 181 | 181.4)

#The Promised Neverland #Yakusoku no Neverland #TPN #Mystic Code Book #FSS Chatter #TPN Norman #TPN Vincent #Cuvitidala Arc #Norman #Vincent #King of Paradise Arc #Seven Walls Arc #Imperial Capital Battle Arc #Return to Grace Field Arc #Human World Arc #TPN 154 #TPN 168 #TPN 181 #Long Post #it's something that if you look at it completely isolated I think it's fine #but in the wider context of TPN's track record with characters of color #(good fucking god‚ Krone‚ but Pepe and Zack being relegated largely to the background after Goldy Pond to keep Dominic and Jemima company #and Ayshe's backstory being introduced and essentially dropped in the span of 25 chapters‚ on top of the whitewashing in the anime) #and the prominence of the white savior narrative in media/general elevating of white characters #I can understand why people might not be keen on it #obligatory “all Lambda gang dynamics desperately need to be expanded upon” comment #but I have a very big soft spot for Big Bro Vincent → Norman with the similarities they share #also adore the symmetry of them both yelling in the top right/bottom left corner of that page from Ch168 #I was going to call Vincent Norman's right-hand man for a second but then left-handed joke #Read More

[chidoroki]

182 Days of TPN - Day 168

Chapter 168: "Dad"

I know this is the same room Isabella & Peter were seen having their discussion in back during ch165, but to just have two plain chairs in such a large, empty room seems so extra. Regardless of that, I do like the panel of the trio here, even though they're surprised to find no one here due to the fake footage Peter fooled Vincent with that lead them there.

Dunno how all the kiddos are hearing Peter's message since the teams seem to only have one person with a communication device but whatever. Perhaps he's speaking loud enough for everyone to hear.

Although I have a hard time believing the Ratri men were able to tie up the Adam clones without a fight, I guess anyone will yield once you hold them at gunpoint. Also, the absence of Hayato in this panel is a nice hint to his role next chapter.

While the demon guards don't cause much of a problem during the rest of the story, it still would've been better if the kids killed them off instead of put them to sleep. I get that they didn't wanna kill if they didn't have to, but it would've been one less thing to worry about. Hearing about Sonju & Mujika's execution definitely adds to the stress. Not as much as their deaths could have, but we're thankful Peter was stupid enough to actually wait three days.

Along with all the citizens who drank the evil blood being killed, the Ratri clan and the higher-up demons taking control of the government, let's add the plan to assemble a ton of new Lambda farm into the mix as well. Talk about a big time panic. The premium farms don't sound so bad now huh?

Oh Vincent, you dunno these kids as well as you thought if you honestly believe they would shoot the adults in front of them. Emma, Ray, Don & Gillian couldn't manage to fire a shot at Andrew back when he held Dominic & Alicia hostage after the shelter raid. You're best bet would've been Oliver. This goes back to that old post of mine wondering who, among the kids, would be able to shoot at another human, but I still believe Ray could manage it, if only as a last resort.

The thought of Norman firing at another person was always a toss up for me though. Of course he showed no mercy towards demons during this WM phase, so even with the clear difference between demon and human, I wouldn't have been completely surprised if that cold persona of his came back with a vengeance once he heard Vincent get shot. Peter's been a thorn in Norman side ever since Lambda, so having this bastard personally hurt one of his friends just adds fuel to the fire. Norman (& Ray) did often mention taking down Isabella & Krone back during their GF days if they wanted to escape successfully, so they have level of brutality, it's just been real lowkey. Thankfully none of the children need to get blood on their hands. They've suffered enough already.

Please never say those words with your mouth. No one in this world considers you as that.

Hell yeah Oliver, let him know what's up!! I love that he, Zack & Gillian feel so strongly about the word "dad" because of the relationship they had with Lucas. The same can be said about Ayshe & her father but I can ramble more about all that next chapter.

Favorite panel/moment:

If you've been around me for a while, then you already know how damn hilarious this panel of Norman is to me.

I mean, in context, it's pretty serious, but thanks to a silly edit I've made years ago, I can't look at this panel anymore and not laugh like an idiot. So, now's the perfect time to upgrade it from a noticeable bad edit I made in the car on my phone once upon a time to something more worthy to use every time I lose my mind.

#the promised neverland #tpn manga #182daysoftpn #chidoroki used chatter

[dojoliveblogs]

Whew, at least he seems to have gone for the shoulder and not right between the eyes.

Oh fuck right off with your God complex. No one needs to be grateful to the circumstances that lead to their existence.

Ha! You tell him, Oliver, though something tells me Peter here isn’t fazed. So, what’s going to happen from here? I’m not sure, but I doubt they’ll have him pinned for long. Well, on to the new Zipman chapter, but see you at the start of next month for the next TPN chapter!

#The Promised Neverland #TPN #TPN Chapter 168 #Return To Grace Field Arc #Liveblog

[yuucas]

#vincent goes to burger king #tpn chapter 168 #the promised neverland #yakusoku no neverland #tpn vincent #this chapter made me SCREAAAM #oh wait let me #tpn spoilers #but like #if vincent is actually dead i i i i .... #i know raws are out and i can check but i cant im scared #and some of yall tried it with the traitor theory 🤡

[modern-oedipus]

HOLY SHIT I AM DYING AFTER H A L F A FUCKING YEAR WE HAVE A GOOD EXCITING TPN CHAPTER THAT WAS A DELIGHT TO READ

#the promised neverland #manga #yakusoku no neverland #peter ratri #chapter 168 #tpn chapter 168

[just-like-playing-tag]

Full Score Trio - Chapter 168: Dad

#... So #Now I post chapters one week after they came out? #Ok I guess #7 hours and 35 minutes peoples #One question real quick: what's wrong with me #tpn ray #tpn emma #tpn norman #full score trio #first panel would make a nice header btw #tpn #the promised neverland #tpn manga spoilers #tpn ch 168 #It takes all of my courage to start redrawing Norman's hair #I'm dedicating this to Mr Hendrik Antoon Lorentz #tpn edit #my edit #mine

[brave-symphonia]

One of the villains claims to be a mom while the other is now claiming to be their dad. Unfortunately for them that’s not how things work. Also, I don’t think good parents kill their kids and send them to demons to be eaten.

#zack reads manga #zack reads tpn #the promised neverland #peter ratri #chapter 168

[vidaflxwer]

me, trying not to think about chapter 168: so you remember back in chapter one when norman and emma had no idea that there were demons in this world and didn’t know what would become of them when they turned twelve and didn’t know they had to escape from gracefield in order to survive? remember when they were happy? yeah, those were the days, i miss those days

#mei rambles #Y'ALL... #I TOLD YOU NORMAN'S DIALOGUE WOULD JUST BREAK ME IN CHAPTER 168 #AND I WAS RIGHT #I HATE PETER!! #I HATE HIM SO MUCH #POOR NORMAN'S JUST SO SCARED OF HIM #AND WHEN HE SAID HE WAS GONNA MAKE ANOTHER LAMBDA... #I JUST #NORMANNNNNNNN #tpn spoilers

[notelectrictiger12]

OH MAN WHAT A CHAPTER! And this chapter gives me some thoughts™️

I know the kids's first enemies were demons and I was like "So most of the kids are kinda okay with shooting them off, cool"

And then when they mislead the demons and 'gased them to sleep' I was like, "Oh, okay, so they're not FULLY killing them all, ok."

But then I realized sooner and later, the kids (especially Emma), are going to confront HUMAN enemies that will not hestiate to shoot at them.

And it made me wondered if the kids are gonna be alright with them killing other humans.

I'm sure Norman and Ray (including the GP/Lambda kids) could and would try to carry the burden (like planning to kill Krone, Mama, and Andrew)

But what about Emma...

Now that they are surrounded by the Ratri clan, with them showing no mercy, will Emma really get back at them?

#tpn manga spoilers #tpn spoilers #tpn rambles #tpn #idk man this has been in my brain alot and i had to type it down after this chapter #tpn 168 #VINCENT BETTER NOT DIED I SWEAR #I WAS SO AFRAID TURNING EACH PAGE #this series is HURTING me #my ramblings

[premiur]

not gonna lie but if tpn is heading in the direction i think it is , ie. ray just   * ignores years worth of pent up resentment and deeply rooted paranoia - as well as generally feeling detached from the only blood relative he will ever have bc surprise surprise , he was pretty scarred by the fact that his own mother was going to sacrifice him if his escape plan failed anyways  *  hey mom. all is well because you switched sides at the last second. i forgive you. i l*ve you i’ll go a little Feral. as a treat.

#tpn spoilers #/ spoilers #I. OOC : ‹ INSIDE YOU THERE ARE TWO WOLVES . › #i can understand emma being like that because characteristically that's so Emma #she's a far more empathetic person than ray and she can probably see that things weren't so black and white / she had no choice #ray can accept that but he's still strongly influenced by his own standard of morality #which would never see him sacrificing those closest to him to save his own skin #he'd rather die. literally #ray has developed into being more level headed sure but immediately going back to calling her mom? forgiving her bc of one act of kindness? #idt so Buddy...... #he's STILL suspicious of demons who have saved his ass multiple times 168 chapters in... aaa #anyways im speaking to myself because i have 3 tpn mutuals fggdf

[airspeedprime]

The Promised Neverland Manga Review - Chapter 168

#The Promised Neverland #TPN #Chapter 168 #Manga #Manga Review

[dojoliveblogs]

...I can actually believe Peter pulling that trigger so I’m nervous right now.

You’re very correct, Vincent, but God I don’t want you and Nigel to get blasted.

Oh no, oh God, I don’t want to turn that page.

#The Promised Neverland #TPN #TPN Chapter 168 #Return To Grace Field Arc #Liveblog

[dojoliveblogs]

I hate how he’s having things go his way. It makes sense, but damnit, killing civilians just to keep power makes my skin crawl something fierce.

Eugh, why the Hell do you even want a future like that? There’s gotta be some reason for your insistance on everyone here just being food, trying to dodge guilt?

At least there some kind of slightly good thing in all of this, thank you, Vincent.

#The Promised Neverland #TPN #TPN Chapter 168 #Return To Grace Field Arc #Liveblog

[dojoliveblogs]

Ah, shit, Ratface is about to do something.

Damnit, he has everyone completely surrounded and outmaneuvered. That’s not great.

Oh man, I got no clue what Emma’s going to do with this information. What the Hell can she even do at this point?

#The Promised Neverland #TPN #TPN Chapter 168 #Return To Grace Field Arc #Liveblog

[dojoliveblogs]

Alright, my first new chapter for the weekly grind! When we left off, the plan to take over was going really well, that means it’s probably time for things to go wrong, and it seems we’re right on cue.

Luckily they’ve got Vincent on their side to aid them with all their hacking necessities.

Yeah, not too surprised that Peter ain’t here. That chapter title is making me very nervous, are we going to learn more about the process for the farm?

#The Promised Neverland #TPN #TPN Chapter 168 #Return To Grace Field Arc #Liveblog

[brave-symphonia]

And then Peter Ratri died.

#zack reads manga #zack reads tpn #the promised neverland #peter ratri #chapter 168