watching LOTR again and the dichotomy of Aragorn is still amazing to me, he's all quiet and noble and honourable and soft-spoken and he sings and recites poetry, just keeps to himself, doesn't want any trouble, doesn't bother anybody... and then there's a fight and he just goes absolutely feral, he charges straight to the front line and he's yelling battle cries and using every single one of his seventy-three weapons he carries and throwing himself at his enemies without any regard for risks or odds or personal or public safety
then after the battle he very calmly cleans his sword and sits down in a qiuet spot and takes out his notebook so he can finish composing his sonnet
he's completely unhinged and I love him so much
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And like, I really really wanna leave a great review but….
I always get so excited when I get a Netgalley ARC then am crushed when it's disappointing 😭
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“…the neat sorting-out of books into age-groups, so dear to publishers, has only a very sketchy relation with the habits of any real readers. Those of us who are blamed when old for reading childish books were blamed when children for reading books too old for us. No reader worth his salt trots along in obedience to a time-table.”
— C.S. Lewis (via rj-anderson)
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Aelin Ashryver Whitethorn Galathynius riding the Lord of the North into battle.
Jacques-Louis David's painting of Napoleon Crossing the Alps crossed my mind when reading the final chapters of kingdom of Ash , so figured it was a good excuse for a painting study.
The longest I have ever spent on a digital work, but also the most I have ever learnt from working on one project.
150+hours.
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So, this cover is pretty. Also, Treasure Island-esque treasure hunt anyone?
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Fena: Pirate Princess | Official English Dub Trailer
Official English Dub Trailer #2
Official Japanese with English subtitles trailer #2
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Fena: Pirate Princess will premiere on Adult Swim’s Toonami with the English Dub and Crunchyroll in Japanese with English subtitles on August 14, 2021.
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Cast
Fena Houtman (voiced by Asami Seto [JPN], Brittany Cox [ENG])
A positive, cheerful orphan despite her traumatic past. Known for her pale skin and glowing silver hair.
Yukimaru (voiced by Ryota Suzuki [JPN], Robb Moreira [ENG])
The introverted, katana-wielding bodyguard of the Houtman family. He is extremely protective of Fena.
Shitan (voiced by Takahiro Sakurai [JPN], Nicholas Corda [ENG])
This handsome, elite warrior can kill with his bow and arrow—or his looks.
Though on the surface he seems aloof, he greatly values his friends.
Karin (voiced by Aoi Yuki [JPN], Anjali Kunapaneni [ENG])
Raised by a family of blacksmiths, Karin geeks out over technology like her rifle, which she uses to great effect in battle.
Enju (voiced by Gen Sato [JPN], Brandon Winckler [ENG])
Kaede’s elder twin. They both use a spear and wakizashi in battle, they’re both friendly and mischievous, but Enju feels he’s more dependable than his younger brother.
Kaede (voiced by Ryota Osaka [JPN], Darrel J Delfin [ENG])
Enju’s younger twin. They both use a spear and wakizashi in battle, they’re both friendly and mischievous, but Kaede feels he’s more manly than his elder brother.
Tsubaki (voiced by Jun Osuka [JPN], Alan Lee [ENG])
The oldest and most mature member of the group, he manages everyone’s wild energy. He’s also the cook, but when he fights, he uses a short ninja sword.
Makaba (voiced by Shintaro Tanaka [JPN], Thomas E Wynn [ENG])
This mountain of a boy prefers fighting in close quarters with brass knuckles. When he’s not fighting, he’s kind-hearted and mild-mannered.
Salman (voiced by Manabu Muraji [JPN], Frank Todaro [ENG])
An older knight who was once called “Salman the Onslaught” for being so deadly with a spear. He’s known Fena since she was a girl as he served the Houtman family for some time.
Otto (voiced by Hiroaki Hirata [JPN], Doug Stone [ENG])
Another older knight who served the Houtman family and possessed an intimidating nickname in his younger days—"Otto the Blitz” for his quick swordplay.
Staff
Director: Kazuto Nakazawa
Script: Asako Kuboyama
Music: Yuki Kajiura
Original creator: Kazuto Nakazawa
Producer: Rui Kuroki
Animation Production: Production I.G
Synopsis
Fena Houtman remembers little about her childhood. Orphaned and raised as a servant in a brothel, her life changes when she escapes to an island of pirates where she discovers the truth behind her family. With Fena being the only one able to unlock her family’s secrets, and a formidable crew of female pirates on her tail, she must take her place as captain of her Samurai crew for a high seas adventure!
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