I think that Beastars is the best example of a fantasy media that started out as one explicit metaphor, but the world building itself was so nuanced and rich that it stands alone and very quickly outgrows the original metaphor.
Like Beastars could first be seen as racial and cultural minorities in a mono ethnic Japan, but then there’s the growth suppressants, interspecies families, criminal records, dietary needs, genetic behavioral traits, accessibility in architecture and fashion, environmental needs, and don’t even get me started on ocean characters v land!
And then this metaphor for xenophobia can’t apply anymore, because it’s become so much more!! It’s become a malleable world where every “us v them” issue takes shape. Stigma against felons, disabilities, nature v nurture, racial bias, cultural differences, even how a society addresses scarcity!
Idk if y’all know of other worlds that have this “issue”, but I would be fascinated to hear about them
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Наконец-то закончила.
Еле как нарисовала его голову,для меня фурри - это что-то слишком сложное.Решила опробовать на нем новые кисти,но в итоге мне чёт не очень нравится...
ВотЪ ещё парочка версий и итоги моих попыток сделать что-то интересное с помощью фильтров
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Animal facial anatomy study and personal design of Melon from Beastars, I really liked how this turned out and might make it into an OC in the future if I want
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I let my horns grow longer; I observed my skin get redder
My soul became a hammer; I started to feel better
My hatred turned to pity; my resentment blossomed flowers
My bitter taste in candy; my misery was power
The truth in me grew brighter- my nature and my nurture
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Just a harmless gazelle what do you mean :)
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he’s the worst guy ever and i love him. this is a more personal piece, and i’ve never really drawn top surgery scars until now so i hope it looks good ! i spent days on this and then left it hidden in my files for a couple months before finally deciding to post it. first art post of 2024!
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Is this character really interesting and cool but nobody likes to examine them due to their bad actions or am I actually trying to make cardboard cuts who were never thought about beyond as a plot piece more lively?
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Juicy
🎨 Artist: olyona_a on Furaffinity
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I hope you have a nice day! :)
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two crazy melon boys posing for some fcked up fruit commercial or whatever 🥰🍈🥰🍈
I love how this turned out teehee!!
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