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What do you like about Chocolat?

She's not pretty, but she's not repulsive either; just kinda goofy looking. She has a bit of gremlin and cat energy mixed into her too, both in looks and personality.

Ugly cute? Or cute ugly in this case?

#one piece #chocolat #fake straw hats

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Found it.

It's Element Hunters.

Could someone please give me the name of this anime?

I tried ‘Search by Image’, but didn’t get desired results…

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Not sure if Carame-hameha or Har-duken-dy.

#Adventure Time #Princess Bubblegum

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There are two types of big foreheads.

The type you wanna kiss, and the type you wanna just lightly slap.

#pearl #frye #splatoon 3 #splatoon 2 #splatoon #pearl splatoon #frye splatoon #splatoon pearl #splatoon frye

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This assault upon the art of animation should not stand.

Spread the word. Let all ears hear.

#SaveCoyoteVsAcme

If they can’t find a home for Coyote vs Acme by February 23rd, the day of Warner Bros Discovery’s fourth quarter earnings call, they’re just going to delete the film just like they did with Batgirl and get that $35-$40 million tax write off.

They did get offers from Netflix, Amazon and Paramount, and they were rejected without even opening the door for a counter offer.

Zaslav hasn’t even seen the film, and, if this article is true, neither will any of us.

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Saw the promo for the "Warm Innerwear vs Warm Outerwear" Splatfest while looking for the concept art of Deep Cut, and decided to draw it in my style.

Pearl and Marina, so graceful yet so goofy lookin'.

Here's the original, by the way.

#splatoon #redraw #splatoon 2 #splatfest #pearl and marina #pearl splatoon #spla2n #marina splatoon #marina #off the hook #my style

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Tom and Jerry (Singapore) Series Review

So a few hours back, I watched all seven episodes (pilot included) of the Singapore-based Tom and Jerry cartoon released so far. I won't go into details for each episode, but I will voice out my general thoughts on the series overall.

STORY AND SETTING

As the title suggests, this take on the titular team of troublemakers is set in the state of Singapore. As a result, various references to Singapore's history, culture and national landmarks and locations are sprinkled throughout this mini-series. These settings serve as set pieces for with the cat and mouse carnage is carried out. While I am not Singaporean myself (far from it), I do know for sure that Singapore is represented quite well. However, while prevalent, the references are not overbearing and share centre stage with the stars of the show quite effectively, giving Tom and Jerry both fresh and familiar settings, situations and props to play with.

As for the stories, while not exactly far removed from the Tom and Jerry formula (some episodes even bringing to mind scenarios from the classic era), there's enough of a fresh spin on it to keep it from just being a retread of said classic scenarios. And while the 3 minute of runtime does mean that the pacing is a bit more frantic than in most other versions of the series, this also means that the episodes don't outstay their welcome. Think the earlier episodes of Paul Rudish's Mickey Mouse shorts.

ART AND ANIMATION

Okay, now for the aspect that will most likely draw the most ire of the fanbase, as well as perhaps slight confusion from the average casual viewer. Let's start with the Elephant in the Room: The character designs. They're fine. Sure, they are markedly different from what one normally associates with the franchise, but it's far from bad. The titular characters, as well as Spike who appears in about two episodes in minor roles, are rounder and cuter looking, but also highly expressive and with enough of a wacky edge that can play into the comedy aspect of the show; AND they're still recognizable as who they are supposed to be. As silhouettes together, you can tell the art-style is different, but it's still Tom and Jerry (less so with Spike, who is proportioned a bit more like an actual bulldog). Their colors are also brighter and more saturated; Tom has never looked bluer (and Jerry has never looked more orange. Spike is still gray though.) The characters are also (almost) consistently shaded, unless the situation or setting permits otherwise, which isn't often.

The backgrounds in this series are rich and vibrant, much like everything else in this series, but they somehow find a way not to overpower or compete with the characters that inhabit them. And now the animation: which is most likely the best thing about the show from a visual standpoint. It is definitely not cheap looking at all, and is consistently fluid and snappy when it needs to be. Clearly, a lot of love was poured into this aspect of the show. As for the actual slapstick being animated, it's serviceable. There are points where I actually found myself audibly giggling or laughing, or at least quietly acknowledging how well put together some of it is. Clearly, whoever choreographed the slapstick at least understood Tom and Jerry enough that this aspect was done so serviceably.

SOUND AND MUSIC

Ah, now for the more mixed aspect of the show: the audio.

I'm not sure if it's the print I watched that had a compromised mix, but well... that was just it. The audio mixing was 60% of the time good and 40% of the time kind of iffy. While previous versions of Tom and Jerry have grappled with this hurdle to some extent (what with combining archived audio from William Hanna and Mel Blanc with more modern sounds), this is probably the worst it's gotten. It's not unbearable, but it is distracting enough when certain sounds and vocals either don't fit, stand out too much, or are simply missing. And it's like that for almost all seven episodes. And as for the character's yelps, laughs, screams and gasps, mostly original, new clips are used. But as the episodes go on, more and more classic screams are heard in the episodes. Normally I don't mind this, especially if it's handled masterfully, but this is one of those instances where I wish they stuck to a lane, and I note that the lane more suited for this cartoon's presentation is the lane of new screams and yells. Though they can have one or two classic "̷̢̦̩̋̔̌Ạ̴̉̽Ă̸̧̜̬͑̏Ä̸̯̥́̅̓ͅÀ̶̪̺͝ͅĀ̴̝͌̂A̴͕̅A̴̝̺̒̈́Ȃ̸̼Ą̶̤̠̏͛A̸̢͓̿̃̅A̶̛̯͂̌Ă̵̰̥͠A̸̰̳͆̎Ạ̸̥͖̀A̶̞̦̩͌̾́H̴̛̻̬̿̏Ḥ̸̟̙̀H̵̛̛̠̙͌"̴̠̲̓̂'s. Just as a treat.

Now, the music on the other hand is pleasant to listen to. Some instances and phrases of it are even evocative, or even outright reference certain notable stings and melodies from the classic Tom and Jerry series; even down to the tempo becoming more frantic to match the actions of the characters. That aspect, I admired. Unfortunately, sometimes that too falls victim to some of the questionable mixing that runs through this series.

FINAL THOUGHTS

Nothing beats the classics, that much is true. In fact, this wouldn't be here if not for it. But you cannot go wrong with giving this mini-series a try. It is a well made, well put together (for the most part) labor of love, or at least respect, for both Tom and Jerry and the world they inhabit. So if you're a fan of Tom and Jerry, or at least just want something well made for the kids, or you always asked yourself "What if Tom and Jerry lived in Singapore?", then this series will do you no wrong.

FAVORITE EPISODES (SO FAR)

Sky's the Limit - A fun little romp with kites and drones.

Count on Merli - Features a cute iteration of Merli, Singapore's Mascot, who just wants Tom and Jerry to get along. But they don't seem to wanna listen. Poor Merli.

Colorful Chase - Simple for the plot point that they used, while they could have done more with the concept, it was only three minutes. And for three minutes, they did good.

LEAST FAVORITE EPISODE

What's that Smell? - The pilot. Passable on its own, but isn't as Tom and Jerry as the other episodes. Also it's the pilot. Things are bound to be weird.

#tom and jerry #cartoon #tv review #cartoon review #tom and jerry 2023 #tom and jerry singapore

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Sugie lookin' like a sweet old lady

Another Patreon poll winner! On an unrelated note, secret surprise below

#Steven Universe #Amethyst #Ruby #Sapphire #Garnet #Sugilite

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HOLY SHIT

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#Steven Universe #Crystal Gems #Garnet #Amethyst #Pearl #Pangolin Amethyst and vaguely Crustaecean Garnet give me joy. Also Gappy Pearl.

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POV: Stinky Fruit Gremlin about to end your entire career in the name of science.

@shencomix

#shen comix #shen comics #public u art club #durian #meme art

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They're on the same team now.

And YOU're the opposition.

There are some downsides to this arrangement, though.

@shencomix

#shen comix #public u art club #shen comics #fanart #lilith

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I was recently watching certain episodes from all four of the “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” shows to know more about each of the turtles’ personality.. and in my spare-time, I made… well, this.

I wasted 2 hours making this as I kept looking back at the episodes and fixing the chart. It was worth it tho.

#tmnt #other peoples stuff #other people's stuff

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How would Pearl and Frye actually react to the forehead jokes? This comic hopes to answer that question.

#frye splatoon #pearl splatoon #splatoon 3 #splatoon 2 #splatoon fanart #splatoon comic #frye my beloved #comic strip

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Well, Velma just released (haven't watched it though).

So I figured now is as good a time as any to share these "Black Shaggy" designs I came up with last year.

#shaggy rogers #velma the series #velma hbo max #shaggy #velma #redesign #norville rogers #norville #norville shaggy rogers

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You know what? I think Larry Miller would make a great voice for Fred Jones!

#scooby doo #fred jones #fan cast

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meow meows and monk monks

#cat #monkey #character design