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afterthegreatunknown · 7 months

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List of Snicket-Verse Characters I headcanon as Asian Descent, Fully or Partly, with the One (1) Book Canonical Asian Character

The One (1) Book Canonical

Haruki [Murakami]: Japanese. Originally born in Kyoto in the Fushimi-ku ward, Haruki and his family moved to the City when he was six due to his father’s job (in the organization). When it comes to reading and writing Japanese, it isn’t as perfect as people assume, for Haruki spend more of his childhood reading and writing in English. Speaking Japanese though, Haruki can 100% do.

Headcanons Characters, ATWQ

Dashiell Qwerty: Chinese descent. Qwerty is an alias surname his family uses when out in the field for VFD. His real surname is Qiao, and whenever not in the field, volunteers call him Qiao. Or ‘Q’, if they can’t pronounce it. Dashiell has a technical middle name; his Chinese given name, Qiang. Dashiell is (was) only call Qiang by his parents.

Jackie’s Grandfather: Korean. Jackie’s grandfather full name in western order, is Pyong-ho Ahn, nickname in his youth as Moray. Phyong-ho used to manage Moray Wheels in the past in addition to racing, before retiring and allowing Jackie to take over. Phyong-ho by the present no longer goes by Moray, unless you’re a very close friend of his.

Jackie (Ahn): Korean descent. Jackie is really Jackie’s first name, though they do accept the Korean name their grandfather gave them: Jae-kyung. Jackie only answers to Jae-kyung if it’s spoken by their grandfather, their parents (now decease), and their aunt and uncle and cousin who lives in the City, finding it something special meant for family only.

The Talkie Brothers: Asian descent of different nationalities. Arthur Takei is of Japanese descent. Amit Sharma is of Indian descent. ‘Talkie Brothers’ came because many couldn’t pronounce Takei. They thought about going by “the Sherman Brothers” for some couldn’t pronounce Sharma correctly either, but that is used by a real pair of musically talent brothers.

Alice Lost, nee Takei: Japanese descent. The younger sister of Arthur Takei, Alice has a great talent of doing origami. She can make anything out of a piece of paper, but her specialty was making paper cranes. In fact, before her death, Alice was aiming to create 1,000, and had reached 1,000 exactly when the fire broke out at the Lost Arms.

Ornette Lost: Biracial. Japanese descent from her mother Alice, Irish descent from her father (Prosper immigrated to SBTS as a child with his parents). Ornette’s talent of (paper) sculptures came from watching her mother folding origami paper into cranes. Ornette feels connected to her mother when making origami cranes, and aims to fold 1,001 in her memory.

Headcanon Characters, ASOUE

Captain Widdershins: (French) Chinese Cambodian on Father’s side, and native Cambodian (Khmer) on Mother’s side. Widdershins does his best to feel connected to his former home country, be celebrating holidays that he can barely recall celebrating, making meals if the ingredients available, or speaking Khmer to himself and sometimes around Fiona. For that last one, Widdershins gave Fiona a Khmer [nick]name, though after an interaction with a volunteer, had Widdershins stopping it. Post-canon, he starts saying Fiona’s Khmer [nick]name again, usually when it's just the two of them.

Raymond ‘Q’ Quagmire: Chinese descent. Raymond is an adopted Quagmire due to his brother Dashiell’s death/murder. Raymond, like Dashiell, has a technical middle name that is his Chinese given name; Jiahao. However, for reasons, people assume Dashiell’s Chinese given name is Raymond’s, made worse because many had forgot Raymond and Dashiell are related.

Joan Quagmire [nee Morstan]: Chinese descent. Joan’s birth surname is Lau; Morstan is the surname of her adopted family. Two of Joan’s favorite games to play are Mahjong and Wei Qi (Go). While she’s not the best player of the latter, she’s brilliant in the former. Joan likes making her children (all together) play a game with her once a week; they never won.

Alex and Lindsey Morstan: Chinese descent. Being Joan’s triplet sisters, they were forced to play Mahjong and Wei Qi with her, with the latter being the game they’re best at. Alex and Lindsey are fonder of reading (translated) Chinese novels; Alex loves Journey to the West, while Lindsey enjoys Flowers in the Mirror.

Duncan, Isadora, and Quigley Quagmire: Chinese descent. Duncan, Isadora, and Quigley, pre and post canon, do their best to gain insight and feel connected to their identity, in their own ways. Duncan does it by researching Chinese history, particularly of the Chinese Dynasties (the Tang Dynasty is his favorite). Isadora does it by watching Chinese opera (she loves the costumes, and the singing style). Quigley does with the hands-on approach of preparing and cooking traditional Chinese dishes with help (parents and aunt pre-canon. Post-canon, Quigley get Hector or Widdershins’ help, sometimes the two adults together if needed).

Charles: Vietnamese descent. Charles’ full name is Charles Nguyen, the son of two Vietnamese people who lived half their lives in France before moving to the Land of Districts. Charles worked with his parents at their swanky restaurant, Nguyen Bistro; it serves traditional Vietnamese dishes as well as French dishes as an alternative. Charles took business (and cooking) classes to fully take over, but a mysterious fire that burned the restaurant and the apartment home, as well as killing his parents, changed his path.

Sir: Thai. An immigrant that came to the Land of Districts to escape his past, Sir found work at Lucky Smells Lumber Mill as a regular employee, before getting promoted to foreman. When the owner Smogface Wiley died, the mill was doom to close. However, Sir managed to get a trial run as boss, and later became the new permanent owner. Sir’s cousins working at the Mill is true; they’re the ones who made Sir escape his past in the first place. Sir had no qualms on the conditions they’re working, seeing how he survived it and worked his way upward (and maybe revenge).

(Regarding Sir’s unknown name, his first name at least, it’s Chalermchai. When he was a regular employee, Chalermchai was usually referred to or call by that didn’t require the foreman or anyone else to say his name. But when Chalermchai became foreman, people discover they were unable to say it, so Chalermchai became ‘Sir.’ Not many people call Sir by his first name nowadays. Charles says it, and even then, it’s rare.)

R, Duchess of Winnipeg: Biracial. Japanese descent from her father, Ryutaro (Second generation Japanese-Canadian), and French from her mother, Sabine (French from France and French Canadian). R is a naming pattern from her father’s family, for in Sabine’s family, no one ever had an ‘R’ name before (Sabine does have the alias of ‘Rhea’ though). R isn’t connected to her Japanese heritage as much as she likes; the most she knows of is Japanese theater, mainly Kabuki. The R engrave ring was something Sabine did herself, much to her mother (R’s Grand-Mère Thea) disapproval, for Sabine wanted the ring to be special for R when she gets it.

R’s heir, Ramona Q, and the Q stands for Quach (Quách): She's the daughter of two Vietnamese refugees who were very good friends with R. They confided to R about the odd interactions Ramona had with her local librarian, leading to R telling them things to do to keep their daughter safe. When Ramona’s parents died in a fire, R decided to adopt Ramona to lessen VFD’s influence. R loves Ramona very much, being an honorary aunt to the girl before adopting her, and does her best to let Ramona be connected to her culture (clothing, music, food; food is most common and accessible one of all).

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saberswordseabass · 5 months

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I am happy to share that I am working on a weird war styled war game with many different styles of mech, supernatural aspects, alternate history, and weird science like tesla weaponry and Victor Frankenstein's monster like creations. It is using a d10 dice system from shooting and melee, how much fuel explodes in a defeated mech, or saving an infantry man from an anti-tank round.

I so far have only four factions; American, The Soviet Union, Japan, and Post removed violently Mustache Man Germany.

The Japanese heavy mech, based on a zero in most aspects.

The German heavy mech, based on aspects of a king tiger.

The American heavy and light mech. The heavy based on the M26 Pershing and the light based M4 Sherman.

The Soviet Union's heavy is based on the kv-1 tank.

After I finish up the designs for the light mech for the other factions besides America, I'll be working next on developing terrain modifiers like 'dense forest' or 'deep mud' and different upgrades for each faction.

#mecha art #mecha #wargaming #sketch #gaming #ww2

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trevmex · 2 years

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REVIVING 1990S DIGITAL DRESS-UP DOLLS WITH SMOOCH

Libby Horacek

POSITION DEVELOPMENT

@horrorcheck

What is the Kisekae Set System: It is a system to make digital dress up dolls!

Created in 1991 by MIO.H for use in a Japanese BBS. Pre-web!!! By separating the system from the assets of the dolls, you can make the systems much smaller

CEL image format. They have a transparent background and indexed colors like GIFs!

There is also the KCF Palette Format. Each GUF stores its own palette, with CELs there is a shared KCF palette file. Which is a file size cost savings. You do not have to repeat your color info per file.

Having your palette in another file makes palette swapping really easy! Just swap the KCF file!

CNF configuration files dictate layering, grouping, setting, and positions!

KiSS dolls have a lot of files, so they used LhA, the most popular compression format in Japan at the time.

In 1994, KLS (a user) created the KiSS General Specification

1995 FKiSS is born by Dov Sherman and Yav, which adds sounds, and animation!

FKiSS 2, 3, 4, two versions of FKiSS 5! So much innovation!

1995-2005 huge growth in KiSS! Increase of access, mainstreaming of anime, younger and more female audience.

2007-2012: KiSS declined due to it being much harder to make. All the old tutorials were written for older systems, English-speaking KiSS-making died out by 2010

The Sims, and other doll making was more accessible.

But, why KiSS? If I can make dolls in other places. They are great snapshots of the pre-internet world, and how play online evolved early on.

Lots of fun dolls were available, and it would be cool to save it.

Picrew is a modern thing people use to make dolls.

Tagi Academy is a tamagochi game within KiSS. Impressive!

KiSS has an open specification!!!! That is super cool! That means anyone can make your own viewer, as opposed to a closed system in The Sims.

So, why NOT make a KiSS interpreter?!!

Libby made Smooch, a KiSS renderer written in Haskell, which at the Recurse Center!

Smooch used a web framework called Fn (fnhaskell.com)

Had to make a CNF file parser using Parsec library that uses parsing combinators.

She created a data type that houses everything that can be in a CNF file, and parses it correctly in priority order.

Parsing is a great candidate for test-driven development. You can write a test with a bad CNF file, and then make sure your parser handles it.

The parser translates CNF lines into JSON. Uses the ASON library to translate into JSON.

First tried cel2pnm, coded with help from Mark Dominus at Recurse Center Made a C program that converted cels to portable bitmaps, which could be translated into PNGs.

Then JuicyPixels was created to translate palette files directly in Haskell

Now it is converted to JavaScript! No libraries, just JS!

Using PNGs in JS, thought, made it hard to click on parts of the clothing! Since it is squares.

So, you use ghost canvases! You use tow canvases, one on top of the other, to find the color of the pixel you clicked on, If you clicked on a scarf color, it will pick the scarf, and if you pick the sweater, you get the sweater!

Libby just added FKiSS 1 to Smooch! So we have animations now! The animations are basically event-based scripting the CEL files.

Smooch translates FKiSS to JSON, then the interpreter translates the JSON to JavaScript!

An action in FKiSS is translated into a function in JS. To do this you have to use bind in JS.

The events become CustomEvents in JS! So it looks like a regular event on the DOM.

What is the future of KiSS? Let's get more people making KiSS dolls!!! So why not make it easy to make dolls using PNGs.

How can we make people interested in building KiSS dolls and KiSS tooling.

Smooch need contributors!

Thank you, Libby, for the great talk!

#strangeloop #notes #strangeloop2022

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sophiaaaahjkl-8901 · 1 year

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The Ocean Is Musical Sound

Ah, the sea! It's a source of endless inspiration for songwriters. Whether you're looking for something upbeat and cheerful or something more reflective and peaceful, we've rounded up a selection of some of the most popular songs about the sea. From classic folk tunes to contemporary hits, there's sure to be something here to set your soul sailing.

Weezer – “Across The Sea”

Weezer’s 1996 song “Across The Sea” is one of the most beloved songs by longtime Weezer fans. Written by Rivers Cuomo, the song tells the story of an eighteen-year-old Japanese girl who heard Weezer on the radio and wrote a letter to them. With its dreamy guitar riffs and poetic lyrics, it’s easy to see why this song resonates so deeply with its listeners. The lyrics “I could never touch you, I think it would be wrong” evoke a sense of longing for something that can never be, much like the sea itself.

Bobby Darin – “Somewhere Beyond The Sea”

Bobby Darin is known for his signature track, “Somewhere Beyond The Sea.” This timeless classic speaks of a lover standing on golden sands, watching the ships go sailing beyond the sea in search of love. The song is full of nostalgia and longing, like a song about letting go, perfectly capturing the emotions of someone separated from their one true love. It remains a favorite amongst music fans young and old. Here is a great song about ghostly spirit haunting someone.

Bobby Darin – “La Mer (Beyond The Sea)”

Bobby Darin's classic hit, 'La Mer (Beyond The Sea)', is a perfect addition to this list of songs about the sea. With its beautiful lyrics and stirring melody, this timeless classic is sure to transport you to the depths of the ocean and beyond. Bobby Darin's dreamy vocals will make you want to drift away and imagine all the wonders that await you in that magical place. So take a break, close your eyes and let Bobby Darin take you on an unforgettable journey through the sea.

The Beautiful Briny – Sea of Love

The Beautiful Briny – Sea of Love is a song written by Robert and Richard Sherman, originally for the Walt Disney film Mary Poppins, but eventually used instead in the 1971 film Bedknobs and Broomsticks. The lyrics, which describe being bobbing along on the bottom of the beautiful briny sea, capture the feeling of serenity and contentment that can be found when spending time at the sea. The Beautiful Briny is a song that is sure to make you want to grab a beach chair, grab a cold one, and just relax as you listen to the waves crashing against the shore.

The Beach Boys – “Surfin' USA”

The Beach Boys – “Surfin' USA” is an iconic surf rock song from their 1963 album Surfin' U.S.A. Written by Chuck Berry, it has become a classic and was even ranked number 1 song of the year by Billboard. Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys added his own touch to the song, making it even more memorable with its deep harmonies and bittersweet lyrics. It is no surprise that this song was listed by The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll. So take a trip back to the 60s and listen to “Surfin' USA” for a classic surf rock experience!

Janet Baker – “Where Corals Lie”

The next song in the list of Songs About The Sea is “Where Corals Lie” by Dame Janet Baker. This beautiful piece was composed by Sir Edward Elgar and set to music as the fourth song in his song-cycle Sea Pictures, Op. 37. Dame Janet Baker's rendition of “Where Corals Lie” is a truly stunning performance that will take you on a journey of the deep blue sea and the music it has to offer. From the gentle Allegretto ma non troppo to the hauntingly sweet melody, this song will take your breath away. Listen to it now on Deezer or purchase it on Amazon Music and let Dame Janet Baker's voice transport you to the depths of the sea.

Jack Johnson, Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds – “A Pirate Looks At Forty”

Jack Johnson, Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds have come together to create a timeless classic, "A Pirate Looks At Forty". This song is about the adventures and travels of a pirate who has seen and experienced the beauty of the sea. With hauntingly beautiful guitar work from Reynolds, Matthews' soothing vocals, and Johnson's storytelling-style lyrics, this song captures the essence of a life lived to the fullest, it’s a song about winning, with all its joys and sorrows. Whether you’re a sailor or just someone who loves the sound of the ocean, this song will take you away on an adventure.

Martin Garrix & Khalid – “Ocean”

Martin Garrix and Khalid's collaboration, "Ocean", is an electronic ballad with a greater emphasis on atmosphere and vocals than Garrix's traditional energetic style. The song has been praised for its beautiful lyrics, with Khalid's melodic voice providing the perfect accompaniment to Garrix's hypnotic production. Kids Songs About Sea Animals & Water featured this track on April 1 2021, and it has quickly become a favorite among lovers of both artists. With its romantic lyrics and dreamy production, “Ocean” is the perfect song for a seaside reverie. Check out songs about dreams.

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33 Best Songs About the Sea: Exploring the Musical Possibilities of This Popular Subject

Songs about the sea have a certain power and emotion that can capture the imagination and take listeners on a journey. Whether it’s the undulating waves of the water or the mystique of a distant shore, music about the sea has inspired people for centuries.

Here are 33 of the best songs about the sea.

“Where Corals Lie” by Janet Baker Song Year: 1965 This is the fourth song from Edward Elgar’s “Sea Pictures” song cycle, written for low voice. In Janet Baker’s capable hands, listeners can appreciate the tidal lilt of the melody as she brings to life places where corals lie. “Beyond the Sea” by Bobby Darin Song Year: 1958 Bobby Darin took the English version of Charles Trenet’s original French song, “La Mer”, and made it his own. The result is a classic song that appears in popular movies such as Lost. “Yellow Submarine” by the Beatles Song Year: 1966 The Beatles' classic, “Yellow Submarine”, is another iconic song about the sea. The whimsical lyrics were symbolic of the band's rise to fame and underwent more than just musical scrutiny. “Four Sea Interludes” by Boston Symphony Orchestra Song Year: 1990 Benjamin Britten wrote this series of four interludes in 1945. Featuring Dawn, Sunday Morning, Moonlight and Storm, this musical arrangement of scenes from Peter Grimes paints a tempestuous picture of the sea. “In Haven” by Janet Baker Song Year: 1965 Money can’t buy love and nobody knew that better than Edward Elgar. His “Sea Pictures” also includes this song about the steadiness of love in contrast to the tempestuousness of the sea. “Under the Sea” by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman Song Year: 1989 Nobody captures the sea quite like Walt Disney. Their magical musical number, “Under the Sea”, follows mermaid Ariel’s dream of the life above compared to life underwater. “Les Berceaux” by Gabriel Faure Song Year: 1879 Gabriel Faure wrote “Les Berceaux” as a cradle song, using a waltz rhythm to evoke the lilt and rock of a cradle and the ebbing tide. The lyrics compare the rocking of ships at port to the cradles women rock on the shore. “Farewell to Carlingford” by The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Mackem Song Year: 1968 Tommy Mackem wrote “Farewell to Carlingford” as a tribute to his beloved Northern Irish town. It tells the story of a young man who loves the sea more than Mary Doyle, the woman he wishes to follow. “Across the Sea” by Weezer Song Year: 1996 Weezer’s “Across the Sea” tells the story of a person receiving a letter from a foreign correspondent that they can’t help but answer. Despite the distance between them, they send their message back across the sea. “Coast of High Barbary” by Woody Guthrie and the Almanac Singers Song Year: 1941 “The Coast of High Barbary” is a much older folk song from approximately the 1590s. It follows a pirate ship and a navy vessel colliding on the Rif Coast in North Africa, with the good sailors triumphing over the pirates and letting them drown. “Come Sail Away” by Styx Song Year: 1977 Combining progressive rock and the ballad tradition, Styx’s “Come Sail Away” is a moving message about pursuing dreams and passion. It makes frequent appearances in films and television series such as South Park, Community, Atlantis: The Lost Empire, and The Virgin Suicides. “Sail On, Sailor” by The Beach Boys Song Year: 1973 Brian Wilson and Van Dyke Parks’ “Sail On, Sailor” was released in 1973. Wilson disliked the song but its enduring popularity has won over many listeners. Blondie Chaplin delivered the vocal line that stuck to make it an all-time favorite. Songs about the sea can evoke powerful emotions that encapsulate the mystery and beauty of our vast oceans. These 33 songs are some of the best examples of how the sea has inspired musicians and singers. “Sea Wolf” by Iron & Wine Song Year: 2007 A hauntingly beautiful song, “Sea Wolf” by Iron & Wine captures the allure of being drawn to the sea, and is an ode to the unknown possibilities that await beyond the horizon. Sam Beam’s signature dreamy vocal work perfectly accompanies the serene imagery of the song. “Sail Across the Water” by The Waterboys Song Year: 1990 This bluesy folk tune from The Waterboys has a catchy, foot-tapping rhythm that evokes the sense of adventure that comes with sailing the open ocean. Lead singer Mike Scott conveys a feeling of optimism as he sings of setting off in a boat with no particular destination, inspired by the freedom of the sea. “The Ocean” by Led Zeppelin Song Year: 1971 Led Zeppelin often drew musical inspiration from nature, and this 1971 classic is no exception. A steady beat and sweeping electric guitar accompany Robert Plant’s soulful lyrics as he details his longing for the ocean, and his desire to experience the beauty and power of the sea. “Margaritaville” by Jimmy Buffet Song Year: 1977 No list of songs about the sea would be complete without “Margaritaville” by Jimmy Buffet. With lighthearted lyrics about tropical escapades and beachside relaxation, this upbeat tune is the perfect accompaniment for warm summer afternoons. “Saltwater” by Julian Lennon SongYear: 1991 Julian Lennon’s “Saltwater” is a soothing yet ethereal reflection on the calming influence of being close to the sea. Combining soulful vocals and soft acoustic guitar, the track paints a picture of peace and contentment found in the natural beauty of the ocean. “The Sea” by Ed Sheeran Song Year: 2011 Taking inspiration from the novels of John Steinbeck, Ed Sheeran’s “The Sea” is a sweet love song set against the backdrop of the rugged British coastline. The heartfelt lyrics capture the bittersweet feeling of parting from a loved one and are beautifully complemented by the folky guitar melodies. “Big Ship” by Phil Collins Song Year: 1981 Phil Collins’ 1981 track “Big Ship” is an uplifting tribute to hope in the face of adversity. Featuring a strong drumbeat and triumphant brass section, it is the perfect anthem for setting sail in the face of challenges, with Collins’ characteristic powerful vocals providing an emotive boost. “Seaside” by The Kooks Song Year: 2006 A jaunty pop rock track that draws influence from psychedelica, “Seaside” by The Kooks is a celebration of the sea. Its bright, vibrant melody provides the perfect soundtrack for a carefree day spent lounging on a beach, reflecting on life. “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” by Gordon Lightfoot Song Year: 1975 One of the most famous folk songs of all time, Lightfoot’s “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” is a melancholic tribute to the 29 sailors who lost their lives in a 1975 shipping disaster on Lake Superior. It stands as a powerful reminder of the sea’s powerful, unpredictable nature. “Water Deep” by Shawn Colvin Song Year: 2001 Shawn Colvin’s “Water Deep” is a gentle, soulful acoustic track full of bluesy undertones. It speaks of the depths of our emotions, comparing the waves of love, hope, and despair to the ceaseless motion of the sea. Conclusion: Songs about the sea serve as a beautiful reminder of the mystery and wonder of the ocean. From classic hits to modern tunes, there are endless ways to explore the many facets of our relationship with the sea through music. Whether it’s a bright, sunny tune that celebrates beachside relaxation or a solemn tribute to danger and tragedy, these 33 songs each showcase a unique perspective on the power of the sea. Q: What is the article about? A: The article is about 33 of the best songs about the sea, exploring the musical possibilities of this popular subject. TL/DR: 33 of the best songs about the sea explore the emotional and musical possibilities of this popular subject. Listeners can appreciate the power and emotion they evoke, with themes ranging from joy and excitement to sadness and tragedy.

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jpf-sydney · 7 months

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Theatre yearbook. 2022, Theatre abroad

New item:

Shelf: 770.59 ITI A2022 Theatre year-book. 2022, Theatre abroad = Kokusai engeki nenkan. 2022, Sekai no butai geijutsu o shiru. edited by Kokusai Engeki Kyōkai Nihon Sentā?

Tōkyō : Kokusai Engeki Kyōkai Nihon Sentā, 2022. 237 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.

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ワールド・シアター・デイメッセージ／ピーター・セラーズ（演出家）

世界の舞台芸術を知る 2020/21

〈アジア・アフリカ〉

中国：ポスト・コロナ時代の幕開けと中国共産党建党100周年／田村容子.

中国・香港：身体を整えることと自己の再発見をめぐって―示唆的テーマに挑む香港演劇／張秉權.

韓国：労働と環境、そして人類の生存について／李星坤.

インド：演劇のありか／鶴留聡子.

インドネシア：パンデミック初期数か月の生活/アート――ダンス・フィルム、Zoom空間、そしてワヤン・オラン／ヘリー・ミナルティ.

タイ：終わらないパンデミックとアートによる抗議活動／パーウィニー・サマッカブット.

ウガンダ：劇場閉鎖――悲劇的だが避けがたい／ジェシカ・アトウォーキー・カーフワ.

〈南北アメリカ・オセアニア〉

アメリカ　分断の修復と変容へと向かう試み／外岡尚美

〈ヨーロッパ〉

イギリス：演劇再開の兆しが見えた一年／ナターシャ・トリプニー.

ドイツ／オーストリア／スイス：忍耐の冬、歓喜の春／萩原健.

フランス：やまないコロナ禍の嵐　不透明な見通し、刻まれる歴史／��井慎太郎.

ベラルーシ：弾圧を生き抜く――ベラルーシ・フリー・シアター決断の年／ニコライ・ハレジン.

ロシア：「再起動」した劇場、200年後のドストエフスキー／篠崎直也.

●シアター・トピックス 2021

東日本大震災から10年―それぞれの持ち場で／くらもちひろゆき、大信ペリカン、芝原弘、畑澤聖悟.

生誕160年・没後100年森鷗外と舞台芸術／井戸田総一郎.

新たな観客を生む「2.5次元ミュージカル」というシステム／鈴木国男.

〈インタビュー〉TPAMのしてきたこと、YPAMのめざすさき――同時代舞台芸術の国際的プラットフォーム構築の歩み／丸岡ひろみ（インタビュー：藤原ちから、中島香菜）

特集　紛争地域から生まれた演劇 13

密度の濃い短編動画5作／谷岡健彦

日本の舞台芸術を知る2021

能・狂言：謡の演劇性を中心に／小田幸子.

歌舞伎：続くコロナ禍と中村吉右衛門の逝去／矢内賢二.

文楽：名人の引退と新たな可能性／亀岡典子.

ミュージカル：一気に再始動／萩尾瞳.

現代演劇：現代社会を衝く、亡き人たちと出会う／山口宏子.

児童青少年演劇：コロナ禍で子どもたちとの出会いをどうつくるかの1年／太田昭.

日本舞踊：新型コロナ禍に輝く舞踊／平野英俊.

バレエ：コロナ規制、対応に苦慮しつつ少しずつ正常を取り戻す／うらわまこと.

コンテンポラリーダンス・舞踏：生と死の境界に舞う――鎮魂と未来への希望／堤広志.

テレビドラマ：分断を超えて、死者と生きる／岡室美奈子

【編集長】新野守広【発行者】公益社団法人国際演劇協会日本センター

文化庁令和2年度次代の文化を創造する新進芸術家育成事業

〈収録作品〉

The 24 Hour Plays『Viral Monologues』（アメリカ）より5編翻訳＝月沢李歌子

『今回の旅行』（This Trip）作＝チャーリー・��リアリー（Charlie O’Leary）

『発信者不明』（Unknown Caller）作＝ダン・オブライエン（Dan O’Brien）

３. 訪ねてきてくれてありがとう（Thank You for Visiting Me）作＝ジュ・イー（Zhu Yi／朱宜）

無敵の私たち（Invincible）作＝ジェシカ・ブランク & エリク・ジェンセン（Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen）

なによりつらいこと（The Hardest Part）作＝ハワード・シャーマン（Howard Sherman）"

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Revell Pirate Ship #05605 1:72. Tamiya Cromwell Mk.IV #221 1:35 Lindberg Dornier Do17Z 1:72 Tamiya 1943 Russian tank T34/76 #59 1:35 Frog Messerschmitt Me 410 Hornet F178 1:72 Revell HMCS Snowberry #05132 1:144 Frog Macchi MC202 Folgore F158 1:72 (BUILT) Revell Type VII C/41 U Boat # 05100 1:144 (WIP) Hobby Boss Junkers Ju 87D-3 Stuka # 80286 1:72 Tamiya Tiger I late version #35146-4000 1:35 Airfix Bristol Blenheim Mk.I #A04016 1:72 Airfix Avro Lancaster B.III #A08013A 1:72 Airfix Spitfire Mk.Ia + Bf109E-4 # A50135 1:72 Tamiya M4 Sherman # 190 1:35 Airfix Northrop P-61 Black Widow # A04006V 1:72 Airfix B-17G Flying Fortress #A08017B 1:72 Tamiya Italian Carro Armato M13/40 # 352296-2700 1:35 Tamiya Japanese Type 97 Chi-Ha Tank # 75 1:35 Tamiya German Jagdpanther # 203 1:35 Trumpeter French BB Richelieu # 05311 1:350

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@statedept @secblinken #publicscheduledos #csadosdexcerpts — Public Schedule – January 11, 2023 PUBLIC SCHEDULE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON JANUARY 10, 2023 ***THE DAILY PUBLIC SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE***  SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN 2:00 p.m. Secretary Blinken co-hosts the U.S.-Japan Security Consultative Committee with Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi, and Japanese Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada at the Department of State. Please click here for more information. (CLOSED PRESS COVERAGE) 5:00 p.m. Secretary Blinken holds a joint press availability with Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi, and Japanese Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada at the Department of State. (OPEN PRESS COVERAGE) This event will be livestreamed on www.state.gov and www.YouTube.com/statedept. Preset time for video cameras is at 4:15 p.m. from the C Street Entrance. Final access time for all press is at 4:30 p.m. from the C Street Entrance. 6:00 p.m. Secretary Blinken meets with Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi at the Department of State. (CLOSED PRESS COVERAGE) DEPUTY SECRETARY WENDY R. SHERMAN 1:00 p.m. Deputy Secretary Sherman meets with Member of the House of Councilors and Chair of the Japan-U.S. Parliamentary Association Nakasone Hirofume at the Department of State. (CLOSED PRESS COVERAGE) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnRrsMwO0Px/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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tvrundown USA 2022.10.26

Wednesday, October 26th:

(exclusive): Tales of the Jedi (dsn+, premiere, 6 original animated shorts), Guillermo del Toro's "Cabinet of Curiosities" (netflix, day 2 of 4), Wild Crime (hulu, National Park Service investigators, part 4/4 finale)

(movies, etc.): "Hellhole" (netflix, Polish monastery horror, 90mins), "Robbing Mussolini" (netflix, Italian WWII heist drama, 90mins), "The Good Nurse" (netflix, serial killer drama, ~2hrs+), "Earthstorm" (netflix, natural disasters documentary), "Fugitive: The Curious Case of Carlos Ghosn" (netflix, true-crime documentary), "Lights, Camera, Murder: Scream" (Tubi, documentary, ~85mins)

(streaming weekly): Sherman's Showcase (AMC+, season 2 opener, first 2 eps), "Sumo Do, Sumo Don't" (dsn+, Japanese dramedy, first 2 eps), Mighty Ducks Game Changers (dsn+), Andor (dsn+), BlackRock Shooter: Dawn Fall (hulu, sci-fi anime, first 2 eps), The D'Amelio Show (hulu, next 2 eps, docuseries season 2 finale), The Handmaid's Tale (hulu), Tell Me Lies (hulu, limited series finale), May it Please the Court (hulu, next 2 eps, season 1 finale), Ink Master (Para+, penultimate), Love Is Blind (netflix, next 3 eps), 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time (Shudder, finale), The NFL Pile On (amazon, primetime)

(also new): "A Tree of Life" (HBO, Pittsburgh synagogue shooting documentary), Jay Leno's Garage (CNBC, season 7 finale), The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (BRAVO, season 12 reunion, part 3 finale)

(earlier - hour 0): The NFL Pile On (amazon, streaming), NFL Slimetime (NICK) / / Nick News (NICK)

(hour 1): DC's Stargirl (theCW, part 2/2), House of Payne (BET) / / Assisted Living (BET), The Conners (ABC, Halloween) / / The Goldbergs (ABC), Survivor (CBS), The Masked Singer (FOX)

(hour 2): Kung Fu (theCW), Sistas (BET), Abbott Elementary (ABC, Halloween) / / Home Economics (ABC), The Real Love Boat (CBS), LEGO Masters (FOX), Chucky (SyFy|USA), NOVA (PBS, "Ocean Invaders" lionfish), Guy's Ultimate Game Night (FOOD)

(hour 3): Big Sky (ABC), The Amazing Race (CBS), Reginald the Vampire (SyFy), American Horror Story (FX, 2hrs), Documentary Now! (IFC) / / Sherman's Showcase (IFC, season 2 opener)

(hour 4 - latenight): American Horror Story (FX, contd), Tooning Out the News (COM)

[repeats, resuming next week: Chicago Med (NBC), Chicago Fire (NBC), Chicago P.D. (NBC) ]

#SumoDo #ShermansShowcase #CabinetOfCuriosities #BlackRockShooterDawnFall #television

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GBM tonight, JSA collab next week

Today: -GBM. Sherman 003 (and Discord!), 6-11pm Next Week: -GBM Halloween edition. Friday, Admin 101 (and Discord!), 6-11pm. -Halloween collab with the Japanese Student Association. Friday, 1-2pm. More details later. -Game night. Saturday, 6-8pm in the student org lounge. Discord invite code: xcVTPP6sP6

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1, 3, 4, and 6! and also one of ur choice!

book I've reread the most is one called 11,000 years lost. i read it all the time when i was younger like in middle school. nowadays i dont really often reread books bc theres so many new ones i want to read LOL

fave genres are probably like intense character studies

at the book store i like to check the classics and poetry sections and then i kind of do a section per visit or like a shelf per visit just in order lol

in the last month ive read empire of the summer moon by sc gwynn (racist, dont reccomend), the absolutely true story of a part time indian by sherman alexie, and uncle vanya by anton chekov

BOOK RECCOMENDATION WITH REVIEW: i highly reccomend Pachinko by Min Jin Lee. Its a multi generational story about a Korean family who has immigrated to Japan during Japanese occupation of Korea. The characters are super in depth and i got attached real quick. the writing is like super simplistic in a very tragic way. its incredible.

#thanks for the ask!!!#everyone add me on storygraph pirateenthusiast rnrn hehe

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The KAMIHITO author, the true pure Bible, is for sale at Amazon Japan!‼️ best seller‼️✨✨✨✨✨

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#It's time everyone #truth #future #Wake up to the truth!#KAMIHITO #Japanese No. 1 Sherman #true message!#Youtube

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Hey RF fans!

Please take the Earthmate Questionnaire on the Rune Factory 15th Anniversary site, at the following link: https://creativesurvey.com/ng/answers/aea8fe7469c21fd52d7330e38f52d5

Why take this quiz when it's in Japanese, and you'll have to cross-examine the below English translations (under the "read more")? Well, because it offers everyone a BIG CHANCE to impact the future content of the Rune Factory games.

One of the most important questions, one that everyone frequently mentions: they want to know if people want same sex marriage in Rune Factory games on Question 9, choice number 5!

Please let the creators of Rune Factory know what you want to see in future games, this is an incredible opportunity to be heard.

Question 1 - What is Rune Factory?

1. Memory Loss / Amnesia

2. Earthmate

3. Turnip

4. De Sainte Coquille family

5. Other (free answer)

Question 2 - What was your favorite experience in the Rune Factory series?

1. Field work

2. Love

3. Battle

4. Cooking and blacksmithing

5. Fishing and gathering

6. Festivals

7. Other (free answer)

Question 3 - What is your favorite weapon in the Rune Factory series?

1. One-handed sword

2. Broadsword

3. Dual Sword

4. Spear

5. Axe

6. Hammer

7. Fist

8. Wand

9. Other (free answer)

Question 4 - What occupation do you really want to become in the Rune Factory series?

1. general store owner

2. head of the bathhouse

3. royalty

4. gourmet

5. vigilante

6. turnip craftsman

7. Other (free answer)

Question 5 - Who is your favorite of the four dragons in the Rune Factory series?

1. Earth Dragon Greed

2. Fire Dragon Fiersome

3. Water Dragon Aqua

4. Wind Dragon Ventuswill

5. What are the four ancient dragons?

Question 6 - Who is the most memorable de Sainte Coquille family member in the Rune Factory series?

1. Jasper

2. Herman

3. Sherman

4. Porcoline

5. Palmo

6. Beatrix

7. Who are the de Sainte Coquilles?

Question 7 - Where would you like to live permanently in the Rune Factory series?

1. Kardia (Rune Factory 1)

2. Alvarna (Rune Factory 2)

3. Sharance (Rune Factory 3)

4. Selphia (Rune Factory 4)

5. Rigbarth (Rune Factory 5)

6. Trampoli (Rune Factory Frontier)

7. Fenith Island (Rune Factory Oceans)

Tell us about yourself. (From here on, we won't disclose the contents of your reply.)

Question 8 - Please tell us up to three elements that you particularly like about the Rune Factory series.

1. Easy world view and story

2. Being able to craft various things by yourself

3. Being able to farm

4. Being able to woo and marry a character

5. Having fun talking to the residents

6. Being able to use different weapons and magic in battle

7. Being able to explore dungeons and collect items

8. Other (free answer)

Question 9 - Please tell us up to three expectations for the Rune Factory series in the future.

1. 2D type game drawn from the top-down/birds eye perspective (for instance, 1/2/3/4/4 special)

2. 3D type gameplay that can be operated by the camera (for instance, 5 and Oceans)

3. Increase the number of romanceable characters/candidates

4. Increase the number of love events

5. Love events with same-sex characters

6. Increase the number of daily chat dialogue/lines with characters

7. More voice acting

8. Increase the number of festivals

9. Increase the size of the field on your farm

10. Increase the number of dungeons

11. Increase the type of weapons and magic

12. Increase the number of types of monsters

13. Enrich the elements of the field work

14. Enhance crafting elements

15. Other (free answer)

Question 10 - Which title in the Rune Factory series was the first you played?

1. Rune Factory 1

2. Rune Factory 2

3. Rune Factory 3

4. Rune Factory 4

5. Rune Factory 4 Special

6. Rune Factory 5

7. Rune Factory Frontier

8. Rune Factory Oceans

9. I haven't played any

Question 11 - Please tell us all the Rune Factory series you have played.

1. Rune Factory 1

2. Rune Factory 2

3. Rune Factory 3

4. Rune Factory 4

5. Rune Factory 4 Special

6. Rune Factory 5

7. Rune Factory Frontier

8. Rune Factory Oceans

9. I haven't played any

Question 12 - Please tell us your favorite game in the Rune Factory series.

1. Rune Factory 1

2. Rune Factory 2

3. Rune Factory 3

4. Rune Factory 4

5. Rune Factory 4 Special

6. Rune Factory 5

7. Rune Factory Frontier

8. Rune Factory Oceans

9. I haven't played any

Question 13 - Please tell us the games you have played.

1. Fire Emblem

2. Xenoblade 2

3. Atelier Ryza 2

4. Momotaro Dentetsu: Showa, Heisei, Reiwa mo Teiban!

5. Buddy Mission Bond

6. Story of Seasons Olive Town

7. Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town

8. Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin

9. Persona 5

10. The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV

11. None of these

Question 14 - Please tell us your gender and the gender of the main character you often use in the Rune Factory series.

1. You are male, and often use a male protagonist

2. You are male, and often use a female protagonist

3. You are female, and often use a male protagonist

4. You are female, and often use a female protagonist

5. Prefer not to answer

Question 15 - Please tell us your age.

1. 9 years or younger

2. 10 to 14 years old

3. 15 to 19 years old

4. 20 to 24 years old

5. 25 to 29 years old

6. 30 to 39 years old

7. 40 years or older

8. Prefer not to answer

Thank you for responding to the Earthmate Survey!

Some of the results (before question 8) will be announced at a later date on the Rune Factory 15th Anniversary special site.

You can download smartphone wallpapers using the following link.

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Lover's Visit, Tamura Suio, 1680-1730, Cleveland Museum of Art: Japanese Art

This celebrated work by Tamura Suio was acquired from Osaka in 1976, donated to the museum in 1985, and was included in the 1998 exhibition Highlights of Asian Paintings at the Nara National Museum and the Suntory Museum of Art in Japan. It depicts four women of fashion at leisure who are interrupted by the arrival of a young man, the lover of one of the women. Former director Sherman Lee remarked on the pictorial design of such paintings of beautiful women, explaining that "the placement of the figures and their interrelations, psychological and aesthetic, show a calculation and subtlety worthy of the great decorative masters." Size: Image: 50.4 x 82.2 cm (19 13/16 x 32 3/8 in.); Overall: 155.2 x 97.7 cm (61 1/8 x 38 7/16 in.); with knobs: 155.2 x 104.7 cm (61 1/8 x 41 1/4 in.) Medium: hanging scroll, ink and color on silk

https://clevelandart.org/art/1985.275

#cmaopenaccess #clevelandartmuseum #museumarchive #japaneseart

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:} tell me about about yoruichi in the second world war. i have many headcanons i need to write about that for aizen, but was she around in japan? was she there for nagasaki and hiroshima?

For History Lesson:

Intro

Yoruichi's History briefly details her involvement with World War II, among other things, both in the incomplete 20th century timeline:

• 1942, January 1 to 1945, June 1: in Western Europe (mostly France) • 1945, September 20: arrived in Karakura, Japan (first return)

and in prose:

[Yoruichi] briefly flirted with pacifism in the early 20th century, although the circumstances she encountered made maintaining it beyond impractical. Although she would often write to the Urahara Shōten on her journeys, the event which first truly compelled her to seek to return was the outbreak of World War II, which also made doing so impossible. She busied herself with fighting in the European theater against the Axis Powers until the surrender of Germany, then headed to Asia to continue fighting until Japan surrendered as well. She made her first return shortly after that occurred.

Further Details

I haven't yet worked out where she was when the war began (whether treating that as the Second Sino-Japanese War or, as is more common, the Invasion of Poland) but at the very least, unlike with World War I, she wasn’t in Europe for the start of hostilities, to include the Fall of France.

Yoruichi’s initial inclination after her experiences in World War I was to stay out of World War II if possible. The Japanese attacks at Pearl Harbor and elsewhere in the Pacific and the full entry of the United States into the war on the Allied side after Germany's declaration of war upon it dramatically raised the stakes and caused her to immediately reverse course on that decision.

As getting to Japan wasn't feasible anymore, nor especially productive even if it were, she headed to Europe. Already a fluent French speaker, she busied herself in France, Belgium, and the Netherlands with various Resistance elements, assisting in providing intelligence to the Allies and disrupting Axis activities in various fashions.

She elected to fight as a human would since, after her experiences running the Onmitsukidō in Soul Society, she didn’t view it as her business to dictate human affairs as some kind of all-powerful alien god, reasoning there would be mass-destruction and chaos either way; by participating, she could do something about it without being the cause of it. Most of her initial activity involved partisan asymmetrical warfare, particularly assassination and sabotage.

After the Allied landings at Normandy on June 6, 1944, she shifted to increasingly inserting herself into battlefield situations to assist Allied military forces. At one point this involved stealing a stealing a German Panzer IV and commandeering an American M4 Sherman after its driver had been killed:

She changed subjects, deciding to talk about her experiences to placate him. “Anyway, to answer your other question… during World War II, I once stole a German Panzer IV, and another time commandeered an American M4 Sherman. We used the former to light up the depot we got it from in order to create one hell of a distraction, but we had to abandon it soon after retreating in it…”

“The Sherman had been abandoned by its crew after it was struck in battle, but it was still rather functional aside from having a new hole in it. Their driver didn’t make it, so I had to drive it; that retreat was a little more harrowing…” Trying to zig and zag that Sherman backward through that little town to dodge fire while likewise returning it had taken them through more than a few buildings. It was kind of a miracle that they’d made it out. (Admittedly, she would’ve almost certainly been fine, if perhaps disembodied for the rest of the war…)

She followed the Allied advance performing such actions through to VE Day on May 8, 1945, after which many of the true horrors of the war became well known. She was involved in some mop-up activity against what the Americans would term ODESSA as a result, before starting to make her way out of Europe and toward Asia.

Given Japan’s continued resistance and her own talents, she made her way by land and sea to Karachi in British India, and from there hitched a ride with the U.S. Army-Air Force to and then over The Hump to Kunming in southern China. She participated in the Second Guangxi Campaign to reverse Japanese gains made during Operation Ichi-Go, and she was in Guangxi province when atomic bombs were used against Hiroshima and Nagasaki. With Japan’s surrender on August 15, 1945, she made her way to Hong Kong, and was there when British forces entered the city on August 30 and when Japan formally surrendered on September 2.

Yoruichi made haste to return to Japan thereafter, and finally arrived in Karakura on September 20, posing as a member of the U.S. Women's Army Corps to get around American occupation forces which were already beginning to take up station in the country. She stayed there for at least the remainder of 1945.

Additional Thoughts

Generally speaking, although Yoruichi could be said to be broadly Japanese culturally, Soul Society’s Japanese culture was (and is) about as related to contemporaneous Japan’s as Britain’s was (and is) to America’s—“Anglo” doesn’t really cover the differences and neither does “Japanese”. She shared a language and cultural touchstones with the people of Japan, but she wasn’t really Japanese any more than a Brit would be American or a Frenchwoman would be Québécois. The similarities made empathizing and communicating easier, but didn’t create any loyalties on her part. She also only stayed for two years after arriving on Earth in order to see the rest of the world, and didn’t return until the conclusion of World War II.

The direction in which Japan headed after Hirohito’s accession as Shōwa in 1926 didn’t do it any favors in her estimation, especially after militarization in 1932 and the Nanjing Massacre in 1937, and she would have found military rule and the Emperor’s cult-like status to be eerie emulations of some of the worst aspects of Soul Society. Given that, and the things she witnessed during her experiences in World War II, she didn’t and still doesn’t privilege or sympathize with what happened in Japan to any greater extent than other human suffering elsewhere.

While Yoruichi would openly acknowledge that the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki did not end the war, and were merely an incredibly convenient prop for the Imperial Japanese government, she (like the Japanese government itself of the time) also didn’t and doesn’t view them as particularly devastating compared to contemporary American firebombing, at least in terms of their death tolls and destruction. She also doesn’t accept Japan painting itself as a victim solely on the basis of them, given Japanese activities like Unit 731 and the continued sway of conservative war apologists in Japanese politics thereafter.

Given the likely course of an Allied invasion of Japan (Operation Downfall), complicating factors (Typhoon Louise hitting when and where the invasion would’ve been staged), and Japanese plans like Operation Cherry Blossoms at Night, Yoruichi’s feelings are that Japan would have used the bombs just as readily if the shoe had been on the other foot, and that even if they were at best an excuse that allowed the Japanese government to more readily surrender, that was still preferable to the alternative of them potentially having fought on for any notable length of time.

While the human tragedy of the atomic bombings was undeniable (and uniquely horrific), human tragedy was ubiquitous during World War II. What Hiroshima and Nagasaki did instill in Yoruichi was a view that such a thing could never be allowed to happen again, and certainly not at much grander scales, which is why she spent quite a lot of the next 45 years striving in her own ways to prevent World War III—even if and when it meant fighting against the very Allies she’d fought alongside with during World War II.

tl;dr

Yoruichi fought alongside the Allies in western Europe and southern China, and killed quite a fair number of Axis military personnel and collaborators. She was in China when the atomic bombs were dropped and shortly thereafter returned to Japan.

#Out Of Character #Long Post #Headcanons #Asks #keikakudori #War TW #Politics TW #[ thanks for asking! ]

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Claire Danes and Tom Hiddleston Star In “The Essex Serpent” to Premiere Globally on Friday, May 13, 2022 on Apple TV+

“The Essex Serpent,” the much anticipated six-episode Apple Original limited series based on Sarah Perry’s bestselling novel of the same name will debut globally with its first two episodes on Friday, May 13, 2022.

Claire Danes and Tom Hiddleston in “The Essex Serpent,” premiering globally May 13, 2022 on Apple TV+.

Starring a stellar cast led by Emmy and SAG Award winner Claire Danes, Emmy Award nominee Tom Hiddleston, Frank Dillane, Clémence Poésy and Hayley Squires, “The Essex Serpent” follows London widow Cora Seaborne (Danes) who moves to Essex to investigate reports of a mythical serpent. She forms an unlikely bond with the village vicar (Hiddleston), but when tragedy strikes, locals accuse her of attracting the creature.

Tom Hiddleston in “The Essex Serpent,” premiering globally May 13, 2022 on Apple TV+.

“The Essex Serpent” is directed by BAFTA Award-nominee Clio Barnard, written by BAFTA Award-nominee Anna Symon. Barnard and Symon also serve as executive producers alongside Jamie Laurenson, Hakan Kousetta, Iain Canning, Emile Sherman and Patrick Walters. The series is produced for Apple TV+ by See-Saw Films.

“The Essex Serpent” will premiere alongside an expanding lineup of highly anticipated series making their global debut soon on Apple TV+, including “WeCrashed,” the new limited series starring Academy Award-winners Jared Leto and Anne Hathaway and premiering this Friday, March 18; “Pachinko,” the Korean, Japanese, and English-language drama based on the acclaimed novel by the same name premiering globally on Apple TV+ on March 25; “Slow Horses,” the new espionage drama adapted from CWA Gold Dagger Award-winning Mick Herron’s novels tarring Academy Award winner Gary Oldman premiering on April 1; “Shining Girls,” a new metaphysical thriller starring and executive produced by Emmy Award-winner Elisabeth Moss, and based on Lauren Beukes’ bestselling novel premiering April 29; “Now and Then,” the new eight-episode bilingual and multi-layered thriller making its global debut on May 20, and more.

Claire Danes in “The Essex Serpent,” premiering globally May 13, 2022 on Apple TV+.

Apple TV+ is home to award-winning Apple Originals from today’s most imaginative storytellers. Apple TV+ offers premium, compelling drama and comedy series, feature films, groundbreaking documentaries, and kids and family entertainment, and is available to watch across all your favorite screens. After its launch on November 1, 2019, Apple TV+ became the first all-original streaming service to launch around the world, and has premiered more original hits and received more award recognitions faster than any other streaming service. Apple Original films, documentaries and series have been honored with more than 200 awards and over 900 nominations in less than two years.

#apple+#limited series #the essex serpent #clio barnard #anna symon #sarah perry #apple original #Apple TV+#claire danes #tom hiddleston

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20 MOVIES WHICH FEATURE BEAUTIFUL ARCHITECTURE

Part # 1: HOUSES

The purpose of this blog has always been to explore, through film, buildings that we may not have the chance to visit in person. With many of us stuck at home right now, that kind of cinematic escape feels more appealing than ever, so here’s a bumper list of some of my all-time favourite residences in movies.

1. I AM LOVE (2009) A Jill Sander-clad Tilda Swinton is the matriach of a wealthy Milanese family, living in Piero Portaluppi’s 1935 Villa Necchi.

2. A SINGLE MAN (2009) Architectural enthusiast Tom Ford teams up with a Mad Men production designer, and casts John Lautner’s 1949 Schaffer Residence in a starring role.

3. COLUMBUS (2017) Along with several other Modernist icons, this sylish indie beautifully showcases Eero Saarinen’s Miller House.

4. CONTEMPT (1965) Adalberto Libera’s Casa Malaparte stars as the island home of Jack Palance’s sleazy movie producer, and the venue for his seduction of Brigitte Bardot’s Camille.

5. BEGINNERS (2010) Neutra’s Lovell Health House (which also appears as the home of Pierce Patchett in LA CONFIDENTIAL (1997)) is here cast as a much-loved family residence, a role rarely assigned to modern architecture in films.

6. FRACTURE (2007) Peter Tolkin’s Sherman Residence stars alongside Ryan Gosling and Anthony Hopkins in this legal cat-and-mouse tale.

7. THE BIG LEBOWSKI (1998) Modernist architect John Lautner provides the villian’s Lair: Jackie Treehorn lives in the 1969 Sheats-Goldstein Residence.

8. THE GIFT (2015) This engaging twist on the home invasion genre unfolds almost entirely within David Clark’s Mid Century Sherman Oaks House.

9. BLADERUNNER (1982) Frank Lloyd Wright’s 1924 Ennis House provides the exteriors for Deckard’s apartment, and its Mayan-inspired blocks were used as a design cue for many other elements of the production.

10. NORTH BY NORTHWEST (1968) The Modernist Vandamm house remains one of cinema’s most iconic villain’s lairs. It was actually an elaborate set, designed to resemble the work of Frank Lloyd Wright, whose style Hitchcock wanted to evoke, but whose fee he could not afford.

11. THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO (2011) As per usual, the bad guy lives in a stark, minimalist mansion - in this case John Robert Nilsson’s beautifully-sited 2009 Villa Överby.

12. BOTTLE ROCKET (1996) In Wes Anderson’s first feature, “rich kid” Bob Mapplethorpe lives in Frank Lloyd Wright’s 1958 Gillins House.

13. GHOSTWRITER /THE GHOST (2010) The contemporary residence where this atmospheric thriller takes place was actually not a house, but a set, built amongst sand dunes.

14. FERRIS BEULLER’S DAY OFF (1987) Cameron lives in the A. James Speyer- designed Ben Rose House, built in 1953. The pavilion was added in the 70′s as a showcase for the actual owner’s sports car collection.

15. THE ICE STORM (1996) The Carver family’s 1970′s glass and steel residence is of the Philip Johnson knock-off variety, but still offers beautiful views through plate glass to surrounding woodland.

16. MON ONCLE (1958) In this, as in several of Jaques Tati’s films, modern architecture is beautifully showcased, yet simultaneously cast as the butt of the joke.

17. MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO (1988) The first time i saw this, I coveted the idyllic Japanese country house as much as any ‘real’ building i’d seen on celluloid, with its adjacent bathhouse and study opening into the garden.

18. EXHIBITION (2013) The story of two artists’ relationship with their Modernist London townhouse, this beautifully-shot film is striking in its austerity, minimalism and restrained pace.

19. PARASITE (2019) A minimalist hilltop mansion in Seoul becomes a vessel for a cinematic exploration of social inequality.

20. DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER (1971) Reminiscent of a early-Bond Ken Adam set, John Lautner's Elrod House provides the venue for some acrobatic vengeance from scantily-clad villains Bambi and Thumper. Photo: Casa Malaparte by Francois Halard

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