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crownleys · 9 months
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My cooldown of the week, outfit sketches for Kira! In her free time she likes making and wearing historical fashion. The top outfit is her default/everyday look, and the rest are more dressed up. Screenshot redraw is based on this post!
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wlwsims4 · 2 years
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Prompt 12, “Goth” for @nikatyler’s 28 Bloody Nights of CAS challenge  
Back to the Cammies with Toreador Ancilla Nina Ulysses, fashionista, designer, simstagram celebrity, cosplay legend and yknow, on the side, dinner party host for vampires
Nina owns a small fashion label and a few venues she uses to show off her newest collections. Those events are heavily frequented by Kindred as her models are usually, uhh... potential food and/or Childer to be.  Yes, she scouts quite intensely in her various stores for people who have a sense of style (obviously, otherwise they wouldn’t buy her clothes, right?) and taste. Literally. When it comes to her selections, Nina is somewhat of a gourmet. She prefers Sanguine and Choleric resonances and people with good cardiovascular health. Those who show great creative ability have a good chance of getting a Toreador sugar daddy that eventually embraces them, those who don’t... well. Y’know.
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butdaddyilovehimmm · 3 months
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t's marvey fic rec list!
These are mostly smut (bdsm / d/s), fluff is in pt. 2 in the reblogs
Still updating!
Long Fics (50k +)
Forget The Rest by eadunne2 (66k)
Chance Meeting Series by SmoothieM (286k) (one of my fav series ever)
Barely Legal by KittyHowell (142k) (cw teacher/hs student but mike's legal)
The Marvey Chronicles by flamyshine (129k)
The Complicated Way by SmoothieM (100k)
Honey Trap by SuzyQSmilesForYou (191k)
Pretty Boy by SmoothieM (120k)
Deal of a Lifetime by SmoothieM (96k) (another fav)
Quarantine Diaries by SmoothieM
Biological d/s AU
Once Upon A Brat by Fessst (62k)
Subspace by poppypickford (69k) (part 1 of a 3 part series, 3rd fic is unfinished and 2nd is v angsty lol)
Bite by paraselenewoman (15k) (unfinished)
Long BDSM Fics
Fall Into Me by malawi (81k)
The Last Thirty Percent by TooSel (110k)
Possession Verse by Xanthe (73k) (one of my personal favs)
Needs Must by thatotherperv (98k) (a classic)
The Day We Met & Submit by BeautifulBestseller (one of my favs too)
Just Ask Series by veritas_st (57k)
No Needles Series by sal_si_puedes (68k)
Fate Gets a Bad Case of the Shanks by Joni_Beloni (84k) (read the tags)
Everything You Want Series by ThatwasJustaHarvey (81k) (pretty heavy but good)
Upside Down and Inside Out by mskatej (37k) (i LOVE this)
The art of coming clean by in_need_of_some_sanity (341k) (unfinished but i honestly really enjoyed it for what it is)
One Shots / Short Fics /PWP
You Can Be The Boss by me (sorry for self promo lol) (11k)
Charlie's Fetish and Bondage Emporium by Joni_Beloni (10k)
And our dreams will break the boundaries of our fear by rospeaks (23k)
Tales of the Forgotten Associates by AnnaNSmith (2k)
Happy Birthday by cyphernaut (1k)
Almost Like You're Asking For It by FoxInSoxes (13k)
Obedience (1k)
That Damned Skinny Tie by mightierthanthecanon (3k)
Good Boy by MajaLi (3k)
Sweet Thang by MajaLi (13k)
Happy Stoniversary by Loyalty2WayStreet (6k)
Hush by Sway (4k)
you fire me all the way by Sway (2k)
Calamity of Casual Touches by bewarethesmirk (10k)
Like the Way You Apologize by EclecticRegard (3k)
Strictly Ballroom by sal_si_puedes (3k)
Going Public by LearnedFoot (4k)
Best in the World by mskatej (6k)
That Sweet Spot by mskatej (8k)
Come Again by mskatej (9k)
Five Hotels Series by mskatej (24k) (can u tell i love their writing)
Tied Together With An Easy Thread by androdaixa (15k)
Heat by CC99trialanderrorgirl (1k) (this is dom!mike but it's hot as fuck)
Madison Avenue by Closer (5k)
Office Hours by greenlifejacket (2k)
intrigue and accidents by Bontaque (5k)
Obviously Oblivious by leista (7k)
Blackout 'Verse by CC99trialanderrorgirl (7k)
Again by Faulty_Funeral (4k)
The Drop by flitterflutterfly (6k)
Five Times Mike’s Phone Sort of Gets Him Into Trouble and One Time It Really, Really Doesn’t by Akiseo (4k)
Baby Blues by surrenderdammit (5k)
a day too early (still a couple dollars short) by thatotherperv (11k)
Three Simple Rules by LearnedFoot (13k)
Doll, you make them feel so small (and they love it) by trinipedia (16k)
Punish by veritas_st (3k)
words to live by by Sway (1k)
Markers by Xazz (4k)
What I Want by silentdescant (2k)
We'll Stagger Home After Midnight by team_freewill (2k)
Streak by LawfulSlab (3k)
You Got Off Easy by theaeblackthorn (5k)
2 Tickets, 2 Lawyers by jazzwriter (3k)
Mr. Specter by L122YTorch (4k)
libidinous, adj. by eadunne2 (19k)
Desk Job Series by JaneDavitt (8k)
Like Stars by babykid528 (1k)
A Night to Remember by tinygiantsam (8k)
9pm in the Records Room by revvvv (2k)
Exclusively Yours Verse by tattooedsiren
Special Hell by ChristyCorr (7k)
Answer in the Form of a Question by blackstar777 (20k)
All Fifty by butdaddyilovehim (okkk more self promo)
Harvey Specter, Fashion Icon by TooSel (7k)
Soulmates AU
Imprimatur by Closer (22k)
many times, many ways by spqr (15k)
A/B/O
Appetite by Skara_Brae (18k)
The Ultimate Challenge by sal_si_puedes (18k)
truth is only hearsay by Miyai (13k)
Imperfect Perfection by Skara_Brae (15k)
Machinations by astralfox (4k)
The Art of Running into You by SmoothieM (37k)
(i'm not really into abo but i liked these)
Vacay Fics (aka bed sharing teritory!)
Just the Right Amount of Wrong by blackstar777 (6k)
It's an Inconvenience by killym (16k)
The Trip by mskatej (9k)
Reservations by khasael (13k)
One Night In Paradise by Vearth (8k)
libidinous, adj. by eadunne2 (19k)
the long way around by TooSel (15k) (no smut but so incredibly cute omg)
Vacation in Vermont by Joni_Beloni (21k) (cw for cheating but technically not really?)
What Happens in Vegas by LearnedFoot (7k)
Secret Identity
Nerd Love Series (11k)
5U175 by Closer (26k) (a classic and one of my absolute favs it's so good)
Chocolate by writingtoreachyou (33k)
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relacyel · 4 months
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MADELON - FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: RING OF FATES S/I
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name: madelon tribe: selkie / clavat age: 28 (pre-timeskip), 31 (post-timeskip) occupation: tailor
BIOGRAPHY:
during most of their childhood and early adult years they lived with their family in a certain district of rebena te ra, what is now old town - this district was particularly vulnerable to flooding from heavy rainfall, as the architecture was in a constant state of disrepair.
when madelon was around 11-12, they happened upon a journal written by their mother, which revealed that they were supposed to have two siblings before them, but they died during childbirth. to honor these siblings they never had, madelon made twin dolls and transferred a part of their soul into each of them, dubbing the boy calca and the girl brina. as an aside, due to the ‘sharing’ of the soul, madelon is able to control the dolls as if puppeteering them, but if one of them is significantly damaged, madelon will share the pain, and vice versa. as a result, madelon is very evasive when fighting and uses magic instead of close combat. they can communicate via telepathy, so instead of 'using' calca and brina, they exist alongside madelon, almost like parts of them.
as for their role in the game’s story! madelon became acquaintances and then trusted friends of sir latov and lady aleria, as well as meeth and alhanalem, the latter two madelon formed a particularly close friendship with. they, too, helped in establishing the villa outside of rebena te ra, and live in a small house on their own, near the cliff so they can see lake cyela.
i'm actually thinking of changing the scene where cu chaspel appears and kills sir latov because frankly i found him a kind of boring antagonist, except for his redeeming trait being that he’s voiced by liam o’brien, which was cool as hell. in my hypothetical version of events, the lich shows up to the house instead, masquerading as alhanalem like she typically does, but latov's death takes on a much more dramatic turn considering that someone wearing the face of one of the family’s closest friends (and for all intents and purposes al is a part of the family too) ends up being the one to kill him. i don’t know whether i'll commit to this change or not, but regardless of the version of events, madelon is taken by blackguards from the temple who wanted to eliminate anyone associated with the events that took place at rela cyel and were there during tilika’s sacrifice, whether or not they personally witnessed it or not. they then end up in the cavern underneath rebena te ra, with the crystals subjecting them to visions of every possible past, present, and future.
MISCELLANEOUS INFO:
madelon has helped take care of yuri and chelinka since they were born as well, and their previous experience in tailoring doll clothes means that they often provide the family with new outfits — they do get a bit upset when the party commissions armor from the town shops, but their skill doesn’t extend to any sort of protective gear or clothing, so “it can’t be helped”, as they would say.
madelon also often accompanies alhanalem when he gathers medicinal herbs, because some of the plants that grow in the usual locations can be refined for dyes or similar materials.
as they are a tailor, their fingers are covered in bandages, because they prick their fingers often with the needle.
the gemstone in their choker is not a gemstone, rather it is a small beetle encased in amber that was found among the ruins of rela cyel in the past - it was then fashioned into a piece of jewelry by alhanalem as a gift for them.
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Accepted Characters 2/17/2024
unnamed fashion doll from Kmart
Kentaro Nagi from Xenoblade Chronicles X
Wraps from Horrorvale
The Luke with Guide Dog doll from KMart
Corrin (female only) from the Fire Emblem series
Safi from Wish
Lucina from the Fire Emblem series
Alfred from the Fire Emblem series
Al from the Ratchet and Clank series
Explorer from Jak and Daxter
Dillon from Dillon's Rolling Western
Sig from Jak and Daxter
The Wimp from Untitled Goose Game
Susie from Flight Rising
Crim from Flight Rising
unnamed doll from Miniland
Bozé Lowes from Xenoblade Chronicles X
Dedue Molinaro from the Fire Emblem series
Frye Christoph from Xenoblade Chronicles X
Nathan Wuornos from Haven
The Lacey with Guide Dog doll from KMart
Hayoung Yoon from Back to You
unnamed fashion doll from KMart
Brady from the Fire Emblem series
Slightly from Peter Pan and Wendy
Clyde from Hamster & Gretel
Andrew from Hamster & Gretel
Donnel from the Fire Emblem series
Jung Min's doppelganger from Parallel City
Perrotte from The Castle Behind Thorns
unnamed fashion doll from Kmart
2150 Requests Remain
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sunnydaleherald · 6 months
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The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter, Saturday, October 14th
CORDELIA: I feel a little guilty. ANGEL: Don't. - I mean, nineteen dollars for a - sashimi couscous appetizer is money well spent. How was it anyway? Pretty good? I mean, it ought to be pretty... CORDELIA: It's delicious but that's not what I feel guilty about. ANGEL: Oh. (Sees Wesley looking at him) I'm not cheap, I-I'm just old. (Slipping into a slight Irish accent) I-I remember when a few bob got you a good meal, a bottle *and* a tavern wench. - You were saying?
~~Belonging~~
[Drabbles & Short Fiction]
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Warm Me Up (It's Cold Inside) by Rivana (Xander/Devon, E)
Friday the 13th at the Farmer's Market by watcherless (Buffy/Faith, T)
Before the Break of Dawn by AidenFlame (Dawn, T)
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Untitled by blue-moon21 (Darla & Drusilla, not rated)
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After by MillennialCryBaby (Buffy/Spike, R)
[Chaptered Fiction]
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Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Shadowed Suspicion, Chapter 396 by madimpossibledreamer (Ensemble, Jojo's Bizarre Adventure crossover, T)
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Fate Plans and We Laugh, Chapter 18 by Hermione2be (Dawn/Bruce Wayne, multiple crossovers, T)
Charming Sunnydale, Chapter 21 by QuillBard (Buffy/Faith, M)
House of Slayer: The Slayer, The Witch, & The Key, Chapter 16 by BrennaLynn (Buffy & Dawn, Harry Potter crossover, T)
You Are Worth Saving, Chapter 9 by Kittenwritings (Spike/Fred, Cordelia/Wesley, Buffy/Faith, M)
To Be Hers, Chapter 16 by faefawn (Buffy/Spike, not rated)
Her Old Fashioned Boy, Chapter 8 by Bobbie23 (Giles/Jenny, T)
We Don't Know What's Around the Corner, Chapter 6 by the_widow_twankey (Angel/Spike, M)
Lavender Haze, Chapter 5 by Sera (Buffy/Jax Teller, Sons of Anarchy crossover, M)
Kinktober 2023, Chapter 14 by Skyson (Buffy/Giles, E)
Narnia: Interlude, Chapter 4 by BrennaLynn (Buffy/Faith, Chronicles of Narnia crossover, T)
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Chosen One 2: Welcome to the Hellmouth, Chapter 8 by all_choseny (Buffy/Spike, R)
A Marriage of Inconvenience, Chapter 16 by all_choseny (Buffy/Spike, R)
Dead End Plots, Chapter 5 by Melme1325 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)
Surviving Together, Chapter 4 by ionlylikebadboys (Buffy/Spike, Adult Only)
Where Clocks Don't Tick, Chapter 2 by Willow91 (Buffy/Spike, R)
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Back to the Light, Chapter 4 by MountainKing (Buffy, Torchwood/Doctor Who crossover, FR18)
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A Place in the Sun, Chapter 32 by honeygirl51885 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)
Chosen One 2: Welcome to the Hellmouth, Chapter 8 by all_choseny (Buffy/Spike, R)
What the Drabble? Chapter 26 by VeroNyxK84 (Buffy/Spike, R)
Out For A Walk... Bitch, Chapter 3 by MaggieLaFey (Buffy/Spike, Adult Only)
Autumnal Shorts, Chapter 14 by VeroNyxK84 (Buffy/Spike, R)
[Images, Audio & Video]
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Artwork: domestic Spuffy getting ready by underxstars (worksafe)
Artwork: Buffy and William Pratt by Lia Livingstone (worksafe)
Artwork: Spike in 6.03 After Life by Lia Livingstone (worksafe)
Artwork: J.C Leyendecker inspired Spike portrait by vampyrwaltz (worksafe)
Artwork: Willow by mistyintherivers (worksafe)
Artwork: happy fuck him on the floor friday buffyverse fans by indulgetheother (Angel/Spike, Darla & Drusilla, NOT worksafe)
Artwork: Buffy by Superfandomcorp (worksafe)
Cartoon: Dawn & Buffy by Paul Gadzikowski's The Hero of Three Faces (Fringe crossover, worksafe)
Manip: Spike/Cordelia by pass-the-dyanmite (worksafe)
Gifset: "Iris" by Goo Goo Dolls by andremichaux (Buffy/Spike, worksafe)
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Artwork: Buffy card I made for a friend’s birthday! by Lady-of-Letters (worksafe)
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Fanvid: Buffy Summers | what was I made for? by Lauren Faulkner
Fanvid: Buffy The Vampire Slayer - Music Montage / Hit me with your best shot Pat Benatar by Johnny Lwrence
Fanvid: Buffy&Angel - All about us by Othania
Fanvid: Buffy & Angel || Wishful Thinking by Alice
Fanvid: Angel After the fall Episode 1 opening by Buffynatural / Smallville Season 11
Video: Angel Season 6 episode 1- After the Fall (Canon comic continuation) by Buffynatural / Smallville Season 11
Fanvid: Wesley Wyndam-Pryce | Buffyverse | Always Dreaming by Jess Wilson
Vidlet: Buffy The Vampire Slayer Season 7 Edit by Buffy The Vampire Slayer
[Reviews & Recaps]
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Really enjoyed listening to the “Buffy” Audible series “Slayers”!!! by Buffyfan145
I read the Angel book "Shakedown..." by oveliagirlhaditright
Episodes 10, 11, and 12 “Nightmares”, “Out of Sight, Out of Mind” and “Prophecy Girl” and Season 2 episode 1, “When She Was Bad” by mothmans-wedding-photographer
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Thoughts on the audio book...(SPOILERS) by ross1251
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Video: The BTVS Twisted Guide S01 S11: Out of Sight Out of Mind by Twisted View
Video: Forever-Slayer Sunday by Jane Talks Buffy
Video: Fred reacts to Angel S2 Ep19 by kawaiiconcept
Video: Fred Reacts to Angel S2 Ep20 by kawaiiconcept
Video: Fred reacts to Angel s2 ep 21 by kawaiiconcept
Video: Fred reacts to Angel s5 ep 22 by kawaiiconcept
[Recs]
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Fic rec: Gamble on Destiny by leni (Buffy/Angel, T) by I Will Remember You Marathon
[Fandom Discussions]
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We should have had an Oz/Cordelia friendship arc by 5bi5
the entire concept of ben & glory in buffy season 5 is so wild… by imunbreakabledude
Jesse and Cordelia in the “Slayers” verse [spoilers] by oveliagirlhaditright
[Thoughts on a possible sequel of "Slayers"; spoilers] by oveliagirlhaditright
I do wonder what the rest of the gang was up to in Slayers [spoilers] by oveliagirlhaditright
[Love triangles in "Slayers"; spoilers] by oveliagirlhaditright
I just realised Buffy is wearing the cross Angel gave her when she kills him by bluestarsandclouds
Part of the reason why buffy is such a well respected character by Glossyfruitloops
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who was the best for willow? by the vampslayerr
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Slayers: A Buffyverse Story releases all episodes today - thoughts? continued by multiple posters
Reacting to Reactions! BtVS Season 5 [The Normies reaction to Out of My Mind] by multiple posters
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So WTF was with the robot ninja in [AtS] S5? by suikofan80
horny angel annoying [in AtS Season 1] by valiwagg
7x22 - smh [why weren't Anya, Andrew, Xander, Dawn, Giles and Wood outside the high school for the final battle] by Individual-Task-4586
The invisible girl by Tsole96
Buffy’s cheerleading tryout by Manoodless
Something that has always bugged me… [Spike never had a funeral] by AlabasterPuffin
Did the initiative really not know about the Slayer? by danielelington
Why are only some potential Slayers trained before hand? by lovemeonwednesdays
Buffy TV vs. Angel TV by caldude1985
What if buffy never went to the master? by Tsole96
Robin Sachs appreciation thread by kittyflaps
Graham was the unsung hero of The Initiative by dabzandjabz
Why would giles or buffy go to the master at all? by Tsole96
The state of Sunnydale (Slayers) [spoilers] by ChrisWithGlasses
Harmony, a lot like soulless Spike? by WhatName230
Slayers ending! for those who have finished [spoilers] by Andrew_belfast
Just experienced "I will remember you" for the first time... by Sourpatchmoms
One of the worst parts of watching seasons 5 & 6 (haven't seen 7 yet) is how they turned Buffy into a mom by SafiraAshai
Thoughts/Theories on the Audible-Verse (Slayers spoilers) by primal_slayer
Buffy's money problems in season 6 by Groundbreaking_Ad613
Question about Cordy's ascension to higher being by Typical-Owl9521
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Video: The Buffy Tag🧛‍♂️🎃 by David's Book Reviews
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osharenippon · 1 year
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70s Japan Trends Through the Music Charts (Part 2)
During the 1970s, the Japanese music industry was in the process of forming its identity. In addition to mirroring the musical preferences of the nation, the charts also served as a reflection of the prevailing societal trends and ambitions of that era. In this series, we chronicle the most significant musical trends of the decade.
70s Japan Trend Through the Music Charts (Part 1)
Trend #4: The Impact of Discover Japan
In 1970, Osaka hosted the World Expo, marking a significant milestone for post-war Japan following the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. To accommodate the influx of visitors, the government expanded the rail network, enabling over 60 million people—half of the nation's population—to journey to the World's Fair. However, as the Expo drew to a close after six months, concerns arose about the railways becoming obsolete. So, with the help of the ad agency Dentsu, they devised a campaign to stimulate domestic tourism by rail. The result was "DISCOVER JAPAN," one of the most iconic campaigns of the decade (which, curiously, was partially inspired by Ivy Fashion brand VAN).
"DISCOVER JAPAN" profoundly impacted Japanese society by popularizing solo travel and igniting domestic tourism, particularly among young women who ventured out on their own. This trend was further fueled by the launch of the first female fashion magazines, AnAn and Non-no, both of which extensively covered visits to charming cities across the country. Cities known as "Little Kyoto," which retained their Edo Period architecture and charm, were particularly attractive to these travelers.
Influenced by fashion magazines, these trend-conscious women journeyed to small cities throughout Japan, earning them the moniker "AnNon" (a fusion of AnAn and Non-no). Their impact during the 1970s was significant enough to be mentioned in a song by Sada Masashi, one of the decade's prominent folk singers.
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"DISCOVER JAPAN," the print and TV campaign devised by Dentsu, is one of Japan's most successful and era-defining marketing campaigns.
Sada Masashi rose to fame in the early 1970s as part of the folk duo Grape before launching a successful solo career. In 1977, his song "Ehagakizaka," which paid tribute to his hometown of Nagasaki, mentioned identically dressed stylish young girls in denim, clutching AnAn and Non-no magazines while photographing their surroundings. This song vividly captured the aspirational girl culture of the 1970s, characterized by "healing" domestic trips in pursuit of tranquility and small pleasures, hippie and boho-inspired fashion, and folk music as the soundtrack.
Masashi Sada's song and the AnNon-zoku tribe aside, "DISCOVER JAPAN," had an immense impact on different layers of Japanese society. And that included the music charts. In 1971, the two best-selling singles, "Watashi no joka-machi" by Rumiko Koyanagi and "Shiretoko ryojou" by Tokiko Kato, surpassed 1 million copies sold. Both perfectly embodied the campaign's spirit in highlighting the hidden beauties of Japan.
"Watashi no jokamachi," or "My Castle Town," marked Koyanagi's explosive debut, selling over 1.3 million copies. This enka-infused kayokyoku ballad paid homage to cities with Edo-like architecture, often centered around a feudal lord's castle, evoking a peaceful, melancholic atmosphere in its lyrics. Rumiko continued to sing about regional Japan's charms the following year with another hit, "Seto no Hanayome" (The Bride of Seto). Meanwhile, the folk-inspired "Shiretoko ryoujou" (Shiretoko Journey) celebrated the unique beauty and culture of the Shiretoko peninsula on Hokkaido Island.
In the same year, other artists also succeeded by spotlighting provincial Japan. Enka superstar Shinichi Mori delved into this theme with "Boukyou" (Nostalgia). At the same time, Yuuko Nagisa found success with a Japanese rendition of The Ventures' "Kyoto Doll," titled "Kyoto no Koi" (Love in Kyoto). She would go on to have another top-selling single with her version of another Ventures song, "Reflection in Palace Lake," transformed into "Kyoto Bojo" (Kyoto Longing).
Trend #5: The Legend of Momoe Yamaguchi
"Aidoru" or "idols" are cute girl/boy-next-door types who sing, dance, act, host TV shows, and star in countless commercials. They stand as one of the cornerstones of the thriving multi-billion yen Japanese entertainment industry. The 70s was an essential era for consolidating this type of star. And one idol, in particular, shone the brightest: Momoe Yamaguchi.
Momoe is a legendary star and an example of an "aidoru" who excelled at everything, exuding sophistication, talent, and sex appeal. The fact she retired from public life at the height of her fame cemented her mythical status.
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Momoe Yamaguchi in her prime, the idol industry's gold standard.
In 1972, at the tender age of 13, Yamaguchi auditioned for the talent search TV show "Star Tanjou!" (A Star is Born). Her crisp singing voice and mature beauty immediately captured the industry's attention. Hori Production, the entertainment agency, and Sony CBS label swiftly recognized her potential and signed her. In May 1973, five months after her televised audition, she made her official debut with the single "Toshigoro" (Adolescence). Although Sony had a history of immediate success with newcomers, Momoe's first single received a tepid response, so her label decided to court a bit of controversy for her sophomore outing. "Aoi kajitsu" (Ripe Fruit) had the innocent-looking 14-year-old girl singing, "you can do whatever you want to me, even if they say I'm a bad girl." The racy lyrics worked, and the single was a success. 
A few months later, Yamaguchi's backers repeated this formula with "Hito natsu no keiken" (One Summer Experience). The song began with a suggestive promise: "I'll give you the most precious thing a girl has." The lyrics were laden with double entendres, describing a "sweet trap of temptation" that can only be experienced once. She sang, "if the person I love is pleased, then I'm happy. I don't mind if you break it," which could be understood as a reference to a girl's hert or hymen.
The single was an explosive hit, propelling 15-year-old Yamaguchi into the A-list. For the remainder of her career, she was frequently asked about the "most precious thing a girl has," to which she'd always offer a stern-looking reply: "her devotion."
The young, mature-looking girl singing thinly veiled songs about sexual awakening with a dark, serious-looking image set her apart from the prevalent happy-go-lucky idol aesthetic. However, it wasn't merely reliance on gimmicks that transformed her into a legend. In 1976, after firmly establishing herself as a star, she parted ways with her frequent collaborators, lyricist Kazuya Senke and composer Shunichi Tokura. Beginning with the single "Yokosuka Story," she partnered with the husband-and-wife duo Yoko Aki and Ryudo Uzaki.
Ryudo Uzaki, the frontman of the popular enka rock band DOWNTOWN BOOGIE WOOGIE BAND, infused her kayokyoku tunes with a rock edge. Through her lyrics, Yoko Aki redefined Momoe's image as a confident, clear-eyed girl transitioning into womanhood. Initially, Sony opposed Momoe's desire to collaborate with Aki and Uzaki, but the partnership ultimately helped her reach her commercial peak.
"Yokosuka Story" was Momoe's first single to reach the number 1 spot on the weekly charts. The Aki-Uzaki duo penned several other hits for her, including "Playback Part 2" and "Sayonara no mukougawa" (The Other Side of Goodbye), and opened doors for her to collaborate with other luminaries of Japanese music. Two of her most memorable hits, "Cosmos" and "Ii hi tabidaichi" (Beautiful Day Departure), both released in 1978, were penned by folk superstars Masashi Sada and Shinji Tanimura of Arisu, respectively. The latter became the theme song for the iconic DISCOVER JAPAN TV commercials.
Speaking of commercials, idols worth their salt can't limit themselves to music. Momoe earned millions being the face for Toyota cars, Fujifilm photographic films, Casio watches, and Glico confectionary products, among others. She also starred in highly-rated TV dramas and ventured into the world of film.
Starting in 1974, she appeared in two romantic films per year, always paired with Tomokaza Miura as her co-star. While Momoe pursued various ventures, Miura's acting career primarily revolved around being her on-screen romantic partner. Their undeniable chemistry and the box-office success of their films led to them being known as the "golden combination."
In a concert at the end of 1979, Momoe stunned her audience by revealing that her on-screen partner, Miura, was her real-life boyfriend. In a subsequent press conference in March of the following year, she confirmed her intention to marry him and retire officially. In September, she released her autobiography, which sold over 1 million copies in a month. In October, she bid farewell through a series of TV specials and a concert at Nippon Budokan. Her farewell concert reportedly earned Hori Productions over 20 million dollars, according to figures provided by the agency to Billboard magazine at the time. Momoe's success allowed HoriPro to become one of the best-established entertainment agencies in Japan, a position it still holds today. Her final performance took place at HoriPro's 20th-anniversary event, where she sang "Ii hi tabidaichi." In November, she married Miura and disappeared from the media.
The Japanese public obsession with her never waned. Paparazzi tried to capture her at her son's kindergarten graduation ceremony and doing classes at a local driving school. Many speculated she'd eventually come out of retirement. She never did, which only helped feed the obsession around her.
During the 1970s, Yamaguchi enjoyed immense success, but she was one of many popular female idols. The narrative created by her retirement elevated her to the status of a larger-than-life legend. She became the gifted, beautiful young woman who succeeded as a singer, a TV actress, and a movie star before choosing the ultimate happy ending: marriage. By choosing love, Momoe Yamaguchi, the legendary idol, transformed into an ordinary woman—a real-life fairy tale that resonated deeply with Japanese society.
Her decision was driven by profound motivations. Momoe revealed in her autobiography that she was raised by a single mother, the product of an extramarital affair. Her challenging upbringing and her father's late appearance to capitalize on her fame instilled a deep desire for a traditional, happy family life. She also grew weary of the relentless demands of stardom and the repetitiveness of performing the same songs. Thus, she made a heartfelt choice to relinquish fame and public life to give her husband the most important thing a girl has: her devotion.
Trend #6: Idols' Rise
The term "idol" in the Japanese entertainment industry finds its origins in the French film "Cherchez l'idole" (1963), which enjoyed immense popularity in Japan. Initially, "Aidoru" was used to describe the film's star, Sylvie Vartan, before it evolved into a general term to describe youthful-looking triple-threat domestic stars.
Before the coining of the term, "idol-like" stars had already existed. In the 1930s, Machiko Ashita attracted crowds to the Moulin Rouge Shinjuku and served as the face of several brands. In the 1950s, rockabilly stars enjoyed massive popularity among the youth, and the 1960s saw the rise of manufactured "group sound" bands and the female duo The Peanuts, comprised of twin sisters. Legendary stars such as Hibari Misora, Sayuri Yoshinaga, Teruhiko Saigo, Yukio Hashi, and Kazuo Funaki thrived as both movie stars and successful singers.
However, the 70s marked the consolidation of the "idol" aesthetic and career path, paving the way for the "golden era of idols" in the next decade. Essential for it to happen was the widespread adoption of the medium where idols shine the brightest: television.
TV allowed entertainment agencies to aggressively push their young, fresh-faced talents in front of a broad audience. They populated music and variety shows, commercials, and dramas. They were immaculate, life-sized stars ready to play the part of the nation's sweethearts.
Although history has crowned Momoe Yamaguchi as the ultimate 70s idol, she was just one among many during most of that decade. A closer examination of the numbers reveals that Mari Amachi, a female idol, had the most significant short-term impact during that time.
Amachi was first introduced on the popular TBS TV drama "Jikan desu yo" (It's Time) in 1971, playing "Tonari no Mari-chan" (Next Door Mari-chan). She played the minor role of a cute girl who lived close to the show's primary setting, a family-run public bathhouse, and often appeared by her window, playing guitar and singing. By October, with the backing of the biggest entertainment agency of the era, Watanabe Production, and Sony CBS, 19-year-old Mari Amachi officially debuted with the single "Mizuiro no Koi" (Light Blue Love). It was a hit—the first of many. Mari would be 1972's best-selling act, achieving high sales with four albums and five singles.
Mari's image, characterized by an innocent aura, a happy-go-lucky personality, and frilly dresses as stage outfits, became the prototype for female idols. Her short hair and chiseled smile earned her the nickname "Sony's Snow White," evoking the image of a fairytale princess. Unsurprisingly, she was particularly popular with children, leading Watanabe Pro to license her likeness for various goods, including the coveted "Do-Re-Mi Mari-chan" Bridgestone Cycle bicycle, highly sought after by young girls in the early 70s.
Despite her rapid rise to fame, Mari's time at the top was short-lived. By 1974, another Watanabe Pro idol, Agnes Chan, was already surpassing her in sales. In 1977, Mari's health deteriorated, and she took a lengthy hiatus, officially attributed to thyroid issues but later revealed to be depression triggered by her waning popularity. In 1979, she attempted a comeback, even bagging an endorsement deal for an ultrasonic facial device, one of the year's hit items for women. But her time had passed and she didn't find much success. Eventually, Mari's career took unconventional turns, including involvement in a softcore porn movie, the release of nude photobooks, and a transition to becoming a "fat" talento (TV personality), followed by a weight-loss book.
In 2015, in her last public interview, she revealed that, at 63, she was living in a retirement home in the Tokyo suburbs. Her fan club covered her expenses, while her daughter provided a modest weekly allowance. This marked a stark contrast to her glamorous peak years and serves as a reminder of the challenges idols face in the Japanese entertainment industry, particularly women, and how easily discardable idols can be. It also shows how wise Momoe Yamaguchi was, bowing out gracefully at the right time.
However, Momoe Yamaguchi and Mari Amachi represent two extremes within the realm of idols. While Mari achieved record profits for two years before facing decline and eventual obscurity, Momoe maintained relevance for nearly a decade before choosing to marry her on-screen partner, retire, and become a living legend. Most other 70s idols did not experience such remarkable destinies.
In 1971, two other young idols, Rumiko Koyanagi and Saori Minami, made their debut alongside Mari Amachi. The trio was collectively known as the "shin sannin musume," or the "three new girls." Their joint concert at the Budokan on Christmas of 1972 solidified their shared nickname.
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The Shin San-nin Musume. Clockwise: Rumiko Koyanagi, Mari Amachi, and Saori Minami.
Rumiko Koyanagi had her skills honed at the Takarazuka Music School. Takarazuka is a very traditional, all-female theater group, and their training academy is known to be highly rigorous and selective. Koyanagi graduated top of her class but wanted something other than a musical theater career. Instead, her goal was to debut as a solo singer. So she left the Takarazuka Revue and signed with Watanabe Pro and Warner Pioneer label to fulfill her dream. Her first song, "Watashi no joka-machi" (My Castle Town), buoyed by the "Discover Japan" boom, surpassed 1 million copies sold, becoming the best-selling single of 1971.
Rumiko's repertoire predominantly featured enka-influenced kayokyoku. Her classical sound may not have been as appealing to the youth as some of her peers' slightly more modern tunes, but it ensured her stable sales throughout the decade. In her sixties, Rumiko has reinvented herself as a passionate soccer fan and a glamorous senior lady, sharing lifestyle tips and her love for Chanel and Lionel Messi on Instagram. She also conducts dinner shows, a lucrative type of intimate concert usually held at luxury hotels, where fans pay hefty prices to enjoy a multi-course dinner while listening to nostalgic hits.
The third "shin sanin musume" is Saori Minami. Minami didn't have a million-selling debut like Rumiko, nor did she become an instant sales behemoth like Mari. That didn't mean she was less impactful. Quite the opposite. Hailing from Okinawa, still under US occupation during her debut, Saori impressed Japan with her exotic beauty. In 1971 and 1972, she outsold every other female idol in bromide sales. Bromide is the local terminology for photographic portraits of celebrities, and historically, its sales are the best way to gauge how popular an idol is.
Her first single, "17-sai" (17 years old), became a classic and enjoyed enduring popularity, with several artists covering it over the decades. After retiring in 1978 upon her marriage to legendary photographer Kishin Shinoyama, Saori made a comeback in 1991 but has made only sporadic public appearances since then.
Two years after the emergence of the "shin sannin musume," a new trio of newcomers known as the "Hana no Chuusan Trio" or the "Chuusan's Flower Trio" (a reference to the fact all of them were in Chuusan, the third year of middle school) came into the spotlight. Masako Mori, Junko Sakurada, and Momoe Yamaguchi were all revealed in the talent search TV show "Star Tanjou" (A Star is Born). In 1975, by the time they were in their second year of high school (kou 2), they co-starred in the successful film "Hana no Kou 2 Trio."
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The Hana no Chuushan Trio: Momoe Yamaguchi, Junko Sakurada and Masako Mori.
At 13 years old, Masako Mori secured her place as the inaugural "Star Tanjo" grand champion in 1971. The following year, she debuted under Hori Production and swiftly soared to success. Mori's music was deeply influenced by enka, and by the close of the decade, she had solidified her status as a fully-fledged enka star. In 1986, she tied the knot with enka superstar Shinichi Mori, leading her to retire from the entertainment scene. However, in 2005, following her divorce, the former idol made a comeback, embarking on tours and participating in TV dramas for a few years before ultimately deciding to bid farewell to her career once more on her 60th birthday in 2019. Notably, she shares three children with Shinichi Mori, including TAKA, the lead vocalist of the popular rock band ONE OK ROCK.
Junko Sakurada clinched victory at "Star Tanjo" in 1972 at 14. Subsequently, she signed with Sun Music agency and Victor Music, marking her official debut in February 1973 with the release of "Tenshi mo yumemiru" (Angels Also Have Dreams). Given their similar age, niche, and close debut dates, the industry and some fans pitted her against Momoe Yamaguchi despite their behind-the-scenes friendship. Both idols enjoyed substantial popularity, with Yamaguchi usually holding an edge in sales. The exception was in 1975 when Junpei, as fans affectionately knew her, dominated as the best-selling female idol in music and bromide sales.
In addition to her music career, Junko excelled as an actress. In 1983, she opted to conclude her singing career to dedicate herself solely to acting. A decade later, in 1993, the former idol shocked Japan by announcing her participation in a mass wedding ceremony organized by the controversial South Korean Unification Church at the Olympic Stadium in Seoul. Her husband had been chosen for her by the church.
Her association with the cult brought her career to an abrupt halt. With her image becoming closely linked to the church, TV networks and advertisers distanced themselves from her. Consequently, Junko relocated from Tokyo, devoting herself entirely to her faith and family. Since then, she has made a few comebacks. In 2006, she published a highly-publicized essay book, and in 2013, she celebrated the 40th anniversary of her debut with a special concert. In 2017 and 2018, she returned to the stage, coinciding with her musical comeback and the release of a new album, "My Ideology."
After this project, Junko has remained out of the spotlight, with an official return unlikely unless she completely renounces her ties with the United Church. The cult's controversial image became even more repellent following the murder of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in July, committed by a young man who attributed his family's financial and psychological turmoil to the church. Consequently, the cult's unethical financial practices and ties to the ruling Liberal Democratic Party have become widely discussed topics in the country. For Junko Sakurada, her affiliation with the cult has overshadowed her otherwise successful decades-long career.
Completing the trio alongside Junko and Masako was Momoe Yamaguchi. Although Yamaguchi's career has eclipsed that of almost every other idol of the 1970s, she initially experienced the least success among the three young girls. Unlike her peers, both of whom had claimed grand champion titles at "Star Tanjou!," Momoe secured second place at her final showcase. Moreover, her debut single was the poorest-selling among the trio. However, she would ultimately emerge as the definitive idol, and her retirement would serve as the perfect conclusion to an epoch-making career.
While Momoe, Junko, Masako, Mari, Agnes, Rumiko, and Saori, among others, collectively set an impressive precedent for future female idols, male idols also played a significant role in the era. In terms of profitability, male idols reigned supreme, thanks to the unwavering loyalty of their female fanbase. Johnny Kitagawa, the late founder of Johnny's Jimusho, would eventually become the most influential figure in the entertainment industry by monopolizing this niche for decades with his boybands.
However, during the 1970s, Kitagawa was just one among many. Although his agency achieved considerable success with the boyband Four Leaves, it was soloist Hiromi Go who briefly held the nation under his sway between 1973 and 1974. Unfortunately for Kitagawa, this period of dominance proved fleeting, as Go departed for another agency in 1976, signaling that Johnny Kitagawa still had much to accomplish to solidify his authority.
With Johnny's domination still on the horizon, Hideki Saijo emerged as the most influential male idol of the 1970s. Saijo enjoyed success with several hit singles, including the ballad "Chigireta Ai," released in 1973, and 1979's "Young Man," a cover of Village People's "Y.M.C.A." Demonstrating the power of devoted fangirls, Saijo became the first domestic solo artist to perform a concert at Nippon Budokan. His popularity quickly transcended the Budokan, propelling him to the status of a stadium headliner and solidifying his position as the decade's top concert ticket seller.
The loyalty of fangirls meant that male idols consistently outperformed any act in ticket sales. In the 1960s, The Tigers, considered one of the pioneers of the "group sound" movement and regarded by many as Japan's first idol group, became the first domestic act to hold a stadium concert. By the following decade, the "group sound" era had ended, but some former band members successfully transitioned into solo careers.
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Kenji Sawada and Hideki Saijo, the two stadium-selling male idol superstars from the 80s.
Kenji Sawada, the former lead vocalist of The Tigers, remained a constant presence on the charts throughout the 1970s. Under the guidance of the influential Watanabe Pro agency, Sawada succeeded as a singer and actor. He brought a rockstar aura to his performances, incorporating impactful and extravagant visual elements and pioneering the use of makeup, drawing inspiration from David Bowie and glam rockers. In doing so, Sawada laid the groundwork for visual kei, a movement that would revolutionize Japanese rock in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Nicknamed "Julie" since his early days in the 1960s due to his admiration for Julie Andrews, Sawada continues to thrive as a prominent music figure in Japan, one of the few stars from that era still capable of selling out stadiums.
While girls' adoration often paves the way for male idols to enjoy lengthy careers, there are exceptions to this rule. In 1974, Finger 5 became one of the best-selling idol groups in the country. Comprising five young brothers from Okinawa, they were marketed as Japan's response to the Jackson 5 and consistently churned out hit singles. However, just two years later, their popularity took a nosedive. Several factors contributed to this decline, notably their heavy reliance on the two youngest members, aged only 10 and 12. These youngsters not only grappled with exhaustion from relentless work schedules but also faced the challenges of puberty, causing their voices to change and preventing them from hitting the right notes in their songs. Consequently, Finger 5 lost its appeal.
Finger 5's brief career underscores a crucial aspect of the idol industry: the importance of youthfulness. In Japan's gender-biased society, some male idols from the 1970s were granted the opportunity to age gracefully, evidenced by a few who maintained success well into their 60s and 70s. In contrast, female idols invariably confronted the pressures and inevitable decline associated with aging.
This brings us back to the quintessential idol of that era, Momoe Yamaguchi. By choosing to retire and steadfastly resisting any temptation to reenter the public eye, Yamaguchi effectively became frozen in time at 21 years old, her age at the moment she bid farewell to both showbiz and the public. This solidified her status as a legendary and unattainable icon—an idol who never aged.
70s Japan Trends Through the Music Charts (Part 3)
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Fans of Vin Diesel’s best-loved character Riddick have been waiting nine years for the promised sequel to 2004’s Chronicles of Riddick and its predecessor Pitch Black (to say nothing of the top-notch video game installments). We’ve perked up at any offhand mention of a new movie in interviews and taken heart in teasing messages posted by Diesel himself on his personal fanpage. Now, at last, Riddick is back in a new adventure that is more of a series reboot than a proper continuation of the intergalactic convict’s story.
Stripped down literally and figuratively, Vin Diesel and director David Twohy deliver one of the stranger examinations of machismo dressed in sci-fi trappings in recent memory. After waiting so long, so patiently, I had a lot of feelings watching Riddick. There’s some good, some disappointing, and some frankly really, really disturbing.
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Spoilers after the cut.
“Don’t know how many times I’ve been crossed off the list and left for dead,” Riddick intones in the movie’s opening. This has been happening to him since his birth, when he was abandoned in a trashcan on his homeworld Furya. After unwittingly backing into the throne as Lord Marshal of the creepy supernatural army of Necromongers, the lone wolf found he didn’t like wearing a crown. Still searching for Furya, Riddick was duped into being dropped off on a new barren planet filled with hostile beasts with only his cunning to help him survive.
A brief flashback—with bonus R-rated naked babes—to Riddick’s crushing melancholy is all we get of his recent past. Riddick is, after all, a rebirth of the franchise. It’s not meant to move Riddick’s journey forward in much of a meaningful way and on that note, Riddick delivers on its promises. This is a self-contained side story.
On first watching, I thought the beginning half of Riddick was really oddly paced. Even a bit slow. It’s Jeremiah Riddick, as, totally alone and broken, Riddick dedicates himself to getting back to his primal roots among the ravenous space-hyenas and mud-dwelling space-scorpions. He fashions crude weapons, hardens himself against venom, and even briefly goes naked. He makes friends with nature, in the form of an adorable hyena pup that he raises and trains to be his sole ally.
But there can’t be a birth without blood and when desperation forces him to activate a beacon as a lure for bounty hunters and their much-needed spaceships, there’s blood and action aplenty. Riddick is the man that can kill you with a tea cup, after all.
Yet, I think I enjoyed solo Riddick more than Riddick playing another game of cat-and-mouse against two really ugly groups of mercenaries. One group is lead by creepy pervert Santana. The only standout among his crew is a pretty charismatic Dave Bautista. I’m told wrestlers are good with charisma. See: Duane “The Rock” Johnson. The other group is more organized and led by Boss Johns (screenwriter and author Matt Nable). If that surname rings a bell to a longtime Riddick fan, well, it’s no surprise there. His second-in-command is beloved badass female actress Katee Sackoff.
Katee Sackoff Riddick Dahl
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It’s Sackoff’s character Dahl (pronounced like “Doll”) that really made me super uncomfortable. Women are barely featured in Riddick, unlike the decent assortment of females present in Pitch Black, who were tough and subversive and flawed. And Riddick treated them with the exact same amount of respect he gives any human. Which, granted, isn’t much at times, but still. It counts. And I’ve already addressed my issues with women in Necromonger society, but Dahl kind of made me wish for Dame Vaako’s return. It was that bad.
You see, Dahl says she “doesn’t fuck guys.” We don’t know if it’s a lie to keep scummy Santana from creeping on her, but let’s take it at face value. This is all we know about Dahl’s personal life beyond her sniping skills. So later on when Riddick is doing his trademark “This is how I will kill you” threats, he also mentions that afterwards, he’s going to go “balls deep” in Dahl. It was really fucking disgusting and not the Riddick I enjoyed previously. It immediately threw me out of the movie.
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The only other times women were seen were, as stated earlier, writhing naked in Riddick’s Necromonger bedchambers and one escaped prisoner (presumably a rape victim) that Santana murdered for pretty much no reason in front of Riddick. Yeah, classic fridging.
But it gets worse for Sackoff, who deserves a million times better for her nuanced portrayal of Colonial frack-up Kara Thrace on Battlestar Galactica. She has a really gratuitous topless scene where Riddick spies on her. And he then tries to rattle her about it later in the crudest way possible: “Your nails are pink. Like your nipples.” WAT.
Finally, when all of the mostly interchangeable redshirt mercs are dead (and you pretty much know immediately who’s going to make it the moment they are introduced) we’re left with the implication that Dahl, who had no other conversations with Riddick beyond trying to kill him and who is gay, fucks Riddick. You know, because Riddick is so manly he can “cure” a lesbian.
It’s a big chunk of ugliness in what is otherwise a perfectly serviceable sci-fi thriller. The action scenes have a lot of style, the violence is really over-the-top as you’d expect from the franchise and there are some funny one-liners. I was disappointed Riddick’s flashbacks with Karl Urban (sans mullet! Nooooooooo!) were so brief, but I get it. This movie was funded on a much smaller scale than Chronicles. The FX that are here are solid and the planet has a lot of dark, creepy atmosphere, but it’s definitely not as baroque and beautiful as Chronicles. Matt Nable intrigues and I hope to see him in more roles soon. He imbued Boss Johns with a lot of world-weariness and heart.
But a good script is a lot harder than good CGI, apparently. Even though words cost a hell of a lot less to create. At least in theory. There’s no excuse for some of the terrible dialogue in here. Not even funny-bad, just plain bad-bad. Again, lots of that is centered around Katee Sackoff’s character, but not always. Riddick was never a poet, educated as he was in the penal system, but fans have come to expect a certain level of cleverness from him that just isn’t really to be found here.
I wouldn’t go so far as to say that Riddick the character should’ve stayed buried in development hell because there were glimmers of goodness and, if the movie does well enough, a continuation of Riddick’s story proper—i.e., a visit to Furya and the Underverse—seems likely. And I’d still want it.
But this Riddick made me think more of Pet Semetary than Pitch Black: “Sometimes dead is better.” Riddick came back wrong. As a huge Riddick and Vin Diesel fan who is also female, I’m incredibly disappointed that the movie I waited so long to see was so incredibly, blatantly, alienating. Riddick isn’t some meta-commentary on male superego. It’s not that smart. And it didn’t need to be super smart to be enjoyable. But if science fiction says more about the present state of a society than the future, what does that say about representations of women in genre? If Starbuck could be so humiliated, what hope is there for the rest of us?
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Digimon Doodles Masterpost
My art masterpost got a fresh new look, now sorted by year! And of course, it will be continuously updated!
2024
General:
Taishirou: [Winter Wonderland Cheesiness] [Dandelion] [Cozy-Comfy Cuddles] [Private Intimacy (sorta nsfw)] [Destressing Kisses]
Taiora: [Reconciliation 2028]
Somi: [Reunion Hug]
Others: [Tentomon, Gomamon & Palmon: Hopes for 2024] [Sora & Koushirou Concept Art] [Yamato+Gomamon+Sincerity] [Takeru+Gabumon+Light]
Comics:
Taikoura: [Physical Recharging]
Others: [Yamato’s howlsome present]
Digimon Adventure Novel Illustrations (2021):
Novel Illustrations: [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [Candle of Life]
Digimon Adventure Reboot Sequel Concepts (ongoing):
Fanart: [Concept Idea I] [Concept Idea II] [Designs: Hikari, Taichi, Sora, Koushirou] [Red Thread: Taiora] [Connection: Taishirou] [Designs: Sora & Mimi] [Designs: Taichi & Koushirou] [Taikoura Doodles]
Comics: [Poly!Taichi] [Batteries Charged: Taishirou]
Miraculous Tentobug AU (ongoing):
Fanart / Concept art: [Miraculous Koushirou Fanfic Homage] [The Lovesquare] [Concept Art I] [Tentobug + Agu Noir: Night Watch] [Movie Reveal Redraw] [Post Credit Scene]
Comics: [Miraculously Oblivious] [Mirror Manipulation] [Confession] [Reveal]
2023
General:
Taishirou: [The Beginning - Valentine’s Sap] [March 4th Anniversary] [Recharging] [Gentleness] [Taikouvember Cover] [Pride Month Dance] [The Beginning Countdown - UsaMamo Redraw] [Taikouvember Countdown]
Taiora: [Hug - Revisted]
Koukari: [Doll Kisses]
Taichi Yagami: [Official Art Redraw] [Crest Test Doodle]
Sora Takenouchi: [Workout]
Koushirou Izumi: [Corrupted]
Hikari Yagami: [Dolls]
Groups: [Baby Digimon + Items] [Baby Digimon + Items, Team Light/Team Hope edition] [Taikourato Harem] [The Beginning - Partner themed shirts]
Others: [Koromon doodle] [Fei Commission] [Colour Theory - Taichi Yagami] [Colour Theory - Koushirou Izumi] [Bakuten Shoot Beyblade - Reimax Doodle] [Hotaru Izumi - OC Taishirou Lovechild] [Dai/Ken vs. Barbie/Ken] [Miraculous Ladybug - Marichat Birthday Art] [Art Summary 2023]
Comics:
Taishirou: [The Beginning - Reassurance] [The Beginning - Senpai] [Reboot English Dub - Baby’s First Crush]
Others: [Taichi + Motimon: Belief] [Koura - Romantic Chronicles] [Gomamon is pro Pan/Polysexuality] [Jyoumato - matching haircuts] [Jyoumato - matching haircuts II]
Character / Ship weeks:
Taichi Yagami Week 2023: [Thank You]
Koushirou Izumi Week 2023: [Izumi Family Reunion] [Four AU Concepts] [Headcanon Musings] [Hugs For Senpai] [Confessions]
Taikouvember 2023: [Canon vs. AU: Miraculous AU] [Past & Future: Future Family Bonding] [Trauma & Healing: Self-Sacrifice] [Visible & Invisible Signs of Affection: Goggle Kisses] [Brave Knowledge & Curious Courage: Semiconductor Proposals] [Free Day: Light of Hope - Beginning Spoilers] [Free Day: 2023 Collage]
Taiora Week 2023: [Theatre] [Pirates]
2022
General:
Taishirou: [Happy New Year 2022] [Piggyback ride] [Computer room kiss] [Glasses] [Kizuna redraw I] [Kizuna redraw II] [Sailor Moon AU - favourite scenes I] [02 Redraw - Married couple] [Stageplay - Not By Myself] [The Beginning - Work Buddies] [The Beginning - Rest] [A Meister and his trusty Death Scythe] [”Shall we go together?” - Fanfic illustration] [Winter Hand Holding] [World Saving Kisses]
Taiora: [DSB redraw - Storm] [Sunflowers in August]
Taikoura: [Cuddly o’clock] [Kissing Meme (New)] [Shades Of Red Illustrations] [Sleepy Hug 2] [Happy Pride] [Birthday Dress Up]
Sora Takenouchi: [Kaiser!Sora]
Groups: [Stray “Digi” Kids Birthday Art]
Others: [Art Summary 2022]
Comics:
Taishirou: [Heartstopper AU I] [The Beginning - Call It A Night]
Others: [Taikoura - Glasses Against Long Distance] [Taikoura - VHS and Chill]
Character / Ship weeks:
Sora Takenouchi Week 2022: [Piyomon] [Flowers] [Friends&Family / Love&Compassion] [Fashion] [Silly boys]
Koukari Enlightenmonth 2022: [Friends/Family] [Work] [Dance] [Rain/Bloom] [Magic/Science]
Taichi Yagami Week 2022: [Hikari & Agumon] [Friends] [Goggles]
Koushirou Izumi Week 2022: [Autumn Fashion] [Fashion ft. Sora] [”One Rainy Afternoon” Tribute] [Alive and Loved]
Taiora Week 2022: [Disney AU] [Red Thread - Reboot Sequel] [Kabedon] [Feudal Japan / Calm / Autumn breeze] [Career/Erotic]
Taikouvember 2022: [Connection/Distance - Through The Ages] [Connection/Distance - Reboot Sequel] [Casual - Without Honorific] [Work/Casual - 02 Movie, Behind The Scenes] [Free Day - Senpai’s Secret Relationship]
2021
General:
Taishirou: [Why won’t you let me help you?] [I’m sorry] [Domestic bliss] [Speak honestly with me] [Wedding] [Izumi Taichi] [Reboot Shoujo Sparkles] [Honorific-less] [Recharge] [Dirty Puns] [Reboot Romance] [Magical Boy Koushirou] [Kizuna Missing Scene] [It’s not me] [”No honorifics this time?”] [”I bet he doesn’t even like me that way”] [Cereal at 3 AM] [Carried to sleep] [All the romance tropes] [Good morning] [Post OWG nap] [Happy Birthday] [See you again in a new world] [Winter kiss] [Winter pining] [Shall we dance?] [Vampire vs. Mad Scientist]
Koura: [Hearts On Sleeves] [Texting/calling buddies] [Napping together]
Taiora: [Hug] [All The Taiora - Discord] [Birthday Dance]
Koukari: [No concept of personal space]
Taikoura: [Doodles] [Kissing Meme (Old)] [Colours] [Femme!Taikoura - school girl edition] [Disneyland] [Sleepy Hug 1] [Comfort hug]
Taikoumi: [Bi disaster]
Taichi Yagami: [OG/Reboot]
Sora Takenouchi: [OG/Reboot]
Comics:
Taishirou: [Bloom Into You AU - Honorifics] [Window Date I] [Window Date II] [Shoulder Rub] [About Moms and Memories I] [About Moms and Memories II] [Sailor Moon AU - Forget-Me-Nots] [Sailor Moon AU - You are part of my family now too] [Sailor Moon AU - Taichi-san is popular with men] [Graveyard visit] [Weak point] [Don’t eat your friends] [NSFW - Don’t eat your friends] [Tie kiss] [Love you, bye!] [Lumity AU - Sneak into people’s hearts] [”Shall we go together?”] [Study me] [Kounoa - Secret desires] [Go out with me?] [3 moments of happiness] [Daigomaki parallel - Partners]
Others: [Koushirou - Unintentionally attractive] [Ioshirou - unrequited]
Character / Ship weeks:
Digiweek 2021: [Beginning] [Voyage] [Music] [Dark/Light] [Crossover] [Dream] [Home]
Koukari Enlightenmonth 2021: [Morning] [Longing] [Past] [Animal] [Nightmare] [Sugar/Gifts]
Taiora Week 2021: [Brave] [Love] [Celebration] [Sports] [Halloween]
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ckmstudies · 1 year
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17 people, 17 questions
This is so late, I'm so sorry!!! School is finally over and I can finally get to all the tag games!! Thank you so so much for the tag @studyblrspace and @theciaagenda !! 💕💕
nickname: Cece
sign: Virgo
height: 5'6" or 170 cm
last thing i googled: feet to cm lol but before that it was fishing line. We're going to use fishing line and a command hook to tie our Christmas tree in place in the hopes that my cat won't knock it over lol
song stuck in my head: Last Christmas by Wham
no. of followers: 1111 lol
amount of sleep: 8hr and 8min last night but I'm averaging 6hr and 44min this week and 6hr and 30min this month. I'm trying to fix that
lucky number: 14 because taylor swift's was 13 lol
dream job: boring but good old fashioned accounting work. Anywhere with a window preferably
wearing: Gray sleep shorts, a tan/yellow tee-shirt with a blue house on the back of it and a pink fluffy robe lol it's bed time
movies/books that summarize you: this is tough. My favorite book series is The Shadow Hunter Chronicles by Cassandra Clare. I've read the first book over 10 times in every form. One of my favorite movies is Silver Linings Playbook. I've also been told to watch Lady Bird a lot but I've only seen the first half of it. My comfort TV show is specifically the second episode of Russian Doll. Guess that's a summary?
favorite song: right now maybe You're On Your Own Kid by Taylor Swift. My most listened to song according to my phone is New Perspective by Panic at The Disco.
aesthetic: still working on this one. light academia but with dark undertones? something like that
favorite instrument: heard the harpsichord irl for the first time recently and loved it!!
favorite authors: Cassandra Clare for sure and Maggie Stiefvater
favorite animal noise: the noise my dog makes when I play with him. It's basically a continuous grunt/howl lol
random: I miss school :( but specifically the people up there not the work lol
Tagging: If you've already done it I'm so sorry it's just been too long but if I didn't tag you and you'd like to do it go for it!! @frenchiepal @equinesandeducation @thatwhiteboardpsychstudent @oneanxiousstudybuddy @the---hermit @wecandoit @notetaeker @a-students-lifebuoy @adelinestudiess @problematicprocrastinator @juliistudies @coffeexpies @chazza-studies-mphys @divinestudy @darlinguistics 💕💕
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lolly-dolli · 2 years
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Crossover episode in which Interview is canon in that it's ALSO about true events in the form of a docudrama made from an autobiography and Lestat is just straight up Some Guy Who Exists, and because vampires usually only care about human media according to the Roger Rabbit law of comedy none of the vampires really care. There's a cutaway gag during a talking head interview where Louis explains via voice over that it ended up failing as a docudrama as a shot of the end of the credits is shown saying "some events are dramaticized" that every human somehow missed, and Queen of the Damned is referenced as a Noodle Incident that killed any hope of trying again to reveal the novels as stealth autobiographies and maybe also alluding to and implying that the Great Fanfic Purges were due to some sort of ego meltdown on Lestat's part.
Guillermo (who has canonically at least seen the first movie, and I'd like to imagine has read the books) proceeds to find this VERY amusing because, as the Vampire Chronicles Vampires have vastly different origins to those in the WWDITS universe; and obviously none of the world-changing events from the book have actually happened here (as I'm in the middle of season 3 and quite enjoying his bastardization arc), he is the only person in the room besides the two guys who are visiting due to [insert funny council shenanigans here, IDK maybe they're getting divorced or un-divorced again and there's a lot of paperwork bullshit and Lestat invites himself into their mansion as Lestat is wont to do]. And because Guillermo is seemingly the only person here who realizes that everything post-interview is just self-insert fanfic, he proceeds to subtly call him out on his bullshit for to make him squirm.
Due to legal reasons there is a running joke in which the vampires keep mistakenly calling them Tom and Brad because None Of Them Know Who These Two Are and having to be corrected (minus Collin Robinson, who picks up on this bullshit and joins in on it for fun, and reveals that he too has seen the movie and then very awkwardly imitates a line from it in order to feed off the cameraman). Guillermo purposefully enables this.
Guillermo brings up that he's heard Lestat had a prominent musical career in the 80s but he's never had a chance to actually listen to any of his work, and asks if he can reccomend any songs for him to listen to. He purposefully does this while Lazslo and Nadja are in the room so that he can't hypnosis his way out of it and Lazslo will of course want to talk with a fellow musician (the word "musician" overenunciated in true Lazslo fashion) and asking if he wants to play some of his work later.
Louis leaves the room because he's tired of this bullshit and can't watch anymore and there's a b-plot where Nadja tries to help him reign in his idiot husband and, "stop being such a pathetic wet baby owl eating rats all of the time." She interrupts him when he says he actually doesn't do that anymore. She and him and the Nadja Doll end up having group therapy over mutual Idiot Man Who I Love problems, and Nadja especially bonds with him because, "your idiot husband turned a toddler to see what would happen? My idiot husband turned a baby!" the bonding becomes increasingly one-sided, however, when Nadja mentions that the baby is at least doing well for itself as a member of the vampiric council and when asked how Claudia is Louis is just like "well. Um. She's. Not around anymore." And Nadja assumes this as pathetic wet baby owl man speak for Claudia being estranged from them.
The climax involves Lestat being put on the spot in such a way that he cannot easily weasel his way out of it and Guillermo letting out a very small laugh which Nandoor picks up on, and upon Guillermo going "oh, nothing, I just feel kind of bad for him is all."
To which Nandoor responds with, "Tom Cruise does not need your pity, Guillermo," implying he not only was getting the names wrong despite having mediated in Vampire Divorce Or Un-Divorce court, but may have thought that Tom Cruise was actually in their home.
Guillermo has to try even harder to resist laughter.
The episode ends probably with some sort of violent chaos amongst the group as Guillermo looks to the camera with a very subtle, politely evil little smile for half a second and Louis in the background looking incredibly exhausted
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mazovshanka · 2 months
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Neither geek nor nerd, just myself
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I don't think I can be categorized because I have many hobbies. If anything you can call me a doll collector and fiction writer. Back in my school times I was one of just two girls interested in computers and gaming. Yes, you can call me old-fashioned. My first computer was ZX Spectrum and my favourite one was Atari ST. I still miss the old games like Maupiti Island, Colonel's Bequest, Realms of Arkania, Ultima VII, Legend of Kyrandia, Lands of Lore, etc. Nowadays some Nintendo Switch games have a great impact on my writing. IMO The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is the best game of 2023 but it lacks a good story. It's all so black and white but the authors forgot there are so many shades of grey. That's why I love Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and 3 - they have wonderful plot twists and well-developed characters. I have a weakness for tragic characters, that's why I really liked Jin/Shin. And the katana - yes, my favourite weapon (I just love Final Fantasy VII's Sephiroth!). I suppose it was the Xenoblade saga that made me step into techno-fantasy genre. And I'm really satisfied of how I shelled my original characters.
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vinceviralfreak · 6 months
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Title: The Tech Chronicles: Unveiling the Fascinating World of Gadgets
Introduction:
Welcome to The Tech Chronicles, where we dive into the captivating realm of technology and gadgets. In this blog post, we'll explore the latest innovations, trends, and mind-boggling advancements that are shaping our digital lives. So, grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and let's embark on this exciting journey together!
Section 1: The Rise of AI and Its Impact on Everyday Life
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of our lives, revolutionizing the way we interact with technology. From voice assistants like Siri and Alexa to self-driving cars, AI is transforming the world around us. However, it's not just limited to practical applications; AI is also making its way into the realm of entertainment, with AI-generated music, movies, and even AI sex dolls (yes, you read that right!). While controversial, these advancements highlight the incredible potential of AI and its ability to blur the lines between reality and technology.
Section 2: The Marvels of Wearable Tech
Gone are the days when watches were just for telling time. Today, wearable tech has taken the world by storm, offering a plethora of features that go beyond mere timekeeping. From fitness trackers that monitor your heart rate and sleep patterns to smartwatches that allow you to make calls and send messages, these gadgets have become an essential part of our daily lives. With advancements in materials and design, wearable tech is becoming more comfortable and stylish, seamlessly integrating into our fashion choices.
Section 3: The Future of Gaming: Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality
Step into a world where reality and imagination collide – virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are transforming the gaming industry. VR headsets transport you to immersive virtual worlds, while AR overlays digital elements onto the real world, enhancing our perception of reality. With the introduction of motion controllers and haptic feedback, gaming experiences have become more interactive and lifelike than ever before. Get ready to explore new dimensions and embark on thrilling adventures without leaving the comfort of your home.
Section 4: Smart Homes: The Future is Here
Imagine a home that anticipates your needs, adjusts the temperature, and even brews your morning coffee before you step out of bed. Smart home technology is making this a reality. From voice-controlled assistants that can control your lights and appliances to smart thermostats that learn your preferences, these gadgets are transforming our living spaces into futuristic havens. With the ability to connect and control various devices through a single hub, smart homes offer convenience, energy efficiency, and enhanced security.
Section 5: The Power of Portable: The Evolution of Laptops and Tablets
Gone are the days of bulky desktop computers – laptops and tablets have become the go-to devices for work and play. With sleek designs, powerful processors, and long battery life, these portable gadgets offer the perfect balance between performance and mobility. Whether you're a student, a professional, or a casual user, laptops and tablets provide the flexibility to work, study, or entertain yourself on the go. From touchscreens to detachable keyboards, these devices are constantly evolving to meet our ever-changing needs.
Section 6: The Internet of Things: Connecting Our World
The Internet of Things (IoT) is revolutionizing the way we interact with our surroundings. From smart appliances that can be controlled remotely to wearable devices that track our health, IoT is seamlessly integrating technology into our daily lives. With the ability to connect and communicate with each other, these devices create a network of interconnectedness, making our homes and cities smarter and more efficient. However, as we embrace this interconnected future, it's crucial to address concerns regarding privacy and security.
Section 7: Cutting-Edge Cameras: Capturing Moments in High Definition
Gone are the days of grainy photos and shaky videos – today's cameras offer stunning image quality and advanced features. From DSLRs to mirrorless cameras, photography enthusiasts have a wide range of options to choose from. With high-resolution sensors, fast autofocus systems, and impressive low-light performance, these cameras capture every detail with precision. Whether you're a professional photographer or an amateur looking to document your adventures, these gadgets empower you to unleash your creativity and immortalize moments in breathtaking clarity.
Section 8: The Future of Transportation: Electric Vehicles and Autonomous Cars
The automotive industry is undergoing a major transformation, with electric vehicles (EVs) and autonomous cars leading the way. EVs offer a greener and more sustainable alternative to traditional combustion engines, reducing our carbon footprint and dependence on fossil fuels. On the other hand, autonomous cars promise to revolutionize transportation by eliminating the need for human drivers. With advanced sensors, AI algorithms, and connectivity, these vehicles are paving the way for a safer and more efficient future on the roads.
Section 9: The Endless Possibilities: Tech Innovations on the Horizon
As technology continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, the possibilities seem endless. From advancements in quantum computing and biotechnology to the exploration of space and beyond, the future holds exciting prospects. As we embrace these innovations, it's essential to strike a balance between progress and ethical considerations, ensuring that technology serves humanity's best interests.
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