For the past one month I've been feeling very weird about my hobbies because of some past incidents. My friends and my ex have always made fun of my hobbies and when I asked them to stop doing that they have said these things can't be more important to you than us.
For context: I'm a huge anime nerd and I'm in quite a lot of fandoms. Until last year I was involved in content creation related to these fandoms. I also explore skincare and love trying out different things. I'm also a big fan of some k-pop groups (since 2017) so i keep up with their activities. Now I'd like to clarify that I'm not an obsessive fan, I'm a 23 year old, with a social life and no way these things have hampered my growth. Instead they were very helpful and because of these I got a great set of online friends who have helped me with my academics and other matters.
So my ex was very insecure of these things. He would say terrible things about the things I liked. Once he told me to never use skincare because he doesn't like girls who use those. To be understanding he told me to use skincare whenever he's not around but never use those things with him.
He passed so many nasty comments about the k-pop band I follow. He made fun of me for listening to Korean music and then one day he told me to choose between him and the band (because he feels insecure). I asked him why he feels insecure and he just said they are men why are you looking at them when you have me.
He made fun of me for watching anime. Told me to change my hobbies. Said that I should make gym my hobby but I already did gym ? I can't view it as a hobby.
I confronted him once saying how can you make fun of things your gf likes. Do you not respect the things I like ? And he started blaming me that those cartoons are more important than him. But it's not that right? Him disrespecting my hobbies felt like a disrespect to me because those things are a part of me. They make me happy.
I had some interviews last month and some 50+ yrs old profs were more understanding and appreciative of my hobbies than my ex and this made me rethink a lot of things.
I feel like I was not overreacting but everyone around me says I was. Idk what to do

Finn Tresscoat, a 20-year-old with short dark brown hair, brown eyes, and a pale complexion, strolled down the sidewalk of his small town. He wore a light brown leather jacket over a black shirt, paired with black jeans and black-and-white sneakers.
As Finn ambled along, he glanced at the many shops lining the main road of the town's bustling center. He wasn't searching for anything in particular; he simply wanted to enjoy the rare day off from his job, one of the most perilous occupations in the United West (U.W.).
"Finn! Oh, Finn!"
Finn turned his head to the right and spotted Ms. Tori Elortor, or simply Ms. Tori as he called her. She was an older lady in her early fifties, though her youthful appearance often surprised the townsfolk. With long white hair cascading down her back, pale skin, and bright hazel eyes, she was a striking figure. Today, she wore a navy blue sundress over a pair of tight blue jeans and brown cowboy boots.
Ms. Tori, the local bakery owner, was considered quite attractive and often caught the eye of the younger men in town. Her curvaceous figure and active lifestyle, including regular yoga sessions in the park, only added to her allure. However, Finn saw her differently. Having known her since childhood and feeling like part of her family, he saw her as a maternal figure rather than anything else. He was also close to her son, Eric, feeling like an older brother to him.
Despite his demanding job, which kept him busy for nearly twenty-four-seven, Finn always tried to visit Ms. Tori and Eric whenever he could. Today was a rare opportunity for him to relax and reconnect.
"Ah, hi Ms. Tori! How are you today?" Finn greeted her with a warm smile.
Ms. Tori returned his smile. "I'm just fine, Finn. The real question is, how are you? I haven't seen you in months!" Her tone shifted to one of concern. "I was worried, and so was Eric. You do have quite a dangerous job for someone so young," she added.
What kind of dangerous job did Finn have, you might ask?
Well, Finn was a "Gaunt Hunter," a member of a specialized group tasked with safeguarding the small towns outside the major cities in the United West from creatures known as Gaunts.
These slim, humanoid creatures had leathery black skin, no eyes or nose, and wide mouths that drooled a strange dark green liquid. They had emerged after the cataclysmic "Decade of Winter."
The Gaunts varied in form and capability. Some were very muscular, while others had bat-like wings, allowing them to fly. They were also cunning, often creating weapons from scavenged materials and hunting in packs.
Disturbingly, these were just the common variants.
There were tales of Gaunts resembling animals and some that could even speak, though Finn himself had never encountered such anomalies.
Despite the ominous title of Gaunt Hunter, Finn's role wasn't as glamorous as one might imagine.
He wasn't a high-tech, gadget-wielding hero. Gaunt Hunters received training similar to regular police officers, focusing on the use of firearms. However, since firearms were not commonly traded or shipped to the smaller towns outside the major cities, Gaunt Hunters were also taught to wield swords, knives, and other melee weapons, as well as trained in close-range combat.
Finn had been trained to fire a pistol but also learned to fight with a machete, which was more practical for their needs than a traditional sword. On duty, he carried a standard-issue Glock-17 and a machete strapped to his side. He also wore the standard protective gear issued to United West Security Forces (UWSF) officers.
Returning to the conversation with Ms. Tori, Finn let out a lighthearted chuckle. "Dangerous for most of the veterans on the job, but I'm young and fit! Practically invincible!" he said with a grin.
Ms. Tori gave Finn an unimpressed look, raising an eyebrow. "Is that right?" she asked. "Then what's this I hear about a Gaunt nearly taking your head off just last week?"
Finn's face flushed with embarrassment as he recalled the incident. A Gaunt had caught him off guard and nearly decapitated him with a makeshift axe. "Okay... yeah, fair enough," he admitted, looking down.
Ms. Tori's expression softened, and she gave him a few light taps on the shoulder. "Oh, I'm not trying to make you feel bad, Finn, I'm just reminding you that your job is dangerous… You need to be careful," she said gently.
Finn looked up at her and nodded. "I know, and thank you for caring," he replied. Inwardly, he thought, 'It's not like anyone else does'
"Of course, I care, Finn," Ms. Tori said firmly. "Do you know how devastated I'd be if you got hurt or, heaven forbid, died? I'd be heartbroken,” she told him. “Eric would be even worse off, after all, who would play with him?"
Finn felt a wave of warmth at her words. Despite not wanting to worry Ms. Tori or Eric, it was comforting to know there were people who cared about him, and who wanted him to stay safe and come back home. "I guess you're right," he said with a soft smile. "I'll try to be more careful out there, I promise,”
Ms. Tori nodded, her smile lingering. "Good,” she said. “Now, how many days do you have off?" she asked.
"Not many," Finn replied with a sigh. "Just today,"
Ms. Tori's eyes widened in shock. "Only today? Why?" She asked.
Finn's expression turned serious. "Many of the other Gaunt Hunters are either dead, retiring, or switching to become cops... There are only ten of us left in the entire town,"
Ms. Tori's eyes widened in horror. Gaunt Hunters were the primary defense against the Gaunts. The law across the U.W. dictated that local law enforcement dealt with human issues, leaving Gaunt-related threats to the Hunters. The thought of their numbers dwindling was terrifying.
Each town was supposed to have a contingent of Gaunt Hunters, given that small towns were the primary targets for Gaunt attacks.
Major cities, in contrast, rarely had to deal with Gaunts.
The dense populations of these urban centers acted as a deterrent, scaring off most Gaunt packs. Even if a small group of Gaunts did manage to attack, the cities were equipped with heavy weaponry and advanced defenses, making Gaunt Hunters unnecessary there.
This starkly contrasted with the dire need for Gaunt Hunters in the smaller, more vulnerable towns.
Ideally, each small town would have around fifty Gaunt Hunters, a number intended to ensure adequate protection against the Gaunt threat. However, the reality was far grimmer. The inherent dangers and heavy responsibilities associated with the job dissuaded many from becoming Gaunt Hunters. The perilous nature of the work, combined with the constant threat of death, resulted in a severe shortage of recruits.
As a result, the numbers in many towns had dwindled alarmingly.
"Only ten?" she repeated her voice barely above a whisper. "That's... alarming… What happens if more Gaunts come?"
"We do our best," Finn said, trying to sound confident. "But it's tough… Every day, we’re stretched thinner,"
Ms. Tori took a deep breath, trying to process the gravity of the situation.
Finn felt a lump in his throat. "I promise, Ms. Tori. I'll do everything I can to stay safe," he said, trying to remind her if his promise mere moments ago.
Ms. Tori wanted to argue with Finn's comment, but deep down, she knew he was somewhat right. The town was struggling—trade had slowed to a trickle, and many residents had moved away. The constant threat of Gaunt attacks made living there increasingly untenable. Even Ms. Tori had considered leaving to ensure Eric’s safety and to give him a chance to grow up in a more stable environment where he could interact with other children and experience the broader world.
However, she couldn’t bring herself to leave.
Her late husband was buried in this town, and even though years had passed since his death, she felt tied to the place where he rested. She had loved this town deeply, and in a way, staying felt like keeping a part of him alive.
Seeing the conflict in her eyes, Finn decided to change the subject. "Hey, why don't I come over for dinner?" he suggested with a soft smile. "I'm sure Eric would be happy to see me after so long,”
Ms. Tori was pulled out of her thoughts by his offer. She smiled, grateful for his willingness to spend his rare day off with them. "That would be lovely, Finn," she said with a quick nod.
They walked together to Ms. Tori's home, a modest three-bedroom house with a large attic. Inside, they found Eric sitting in front of the TV, watching cartoons. Hearing Finn’s voice, Eric turned, his face lighting up with excitement. He jumped out of his seat and ran to give Finn a hug.
Eric was about 11 years old, with brown hair like his deceased father but hazel eyes like his mother. He was wearing a dark black and blue striped shirt, dark gray pants, and black slip-on shoes.
Finn hugged him back, smiling. "I've got some stories to tell over dinner," he said, which made Eric's eyes sparkle with anticipation.
He loved hearing about the world beyond their town, even if it was mostly filled with woods and the ruins of an old world.
Finn then followed Ms. Tori into the kitchen to help prepare dinner. He found what he could and handed the items to her, glad to be of assistance. Ms. Tori thanked him and asked if he could help chop vegetables, which he was more than happy to do.
As they worked side by side, Ms. Tori glanced at Finn, her expression a mix of gratitude and concern. "You know, Finn, this town means a lot to me,” she told him “It’s where I built my life with my husband, and it’s where I want Eric to grow up, despite everything,"
Finn nodded, understanding the deep attachment she had. "I get it, Ms. Tori. This place has a lot of memories, and as long as I'm here, I'll do my best to keep it safe for you and Eric,"
Ms. Tori smiled warmly. "I know you will, Finn... Thank you,”
Dinner was a warm, lively affair. Eric listened intently to Finn’s stories, hanging on every word. The laughter and conversation filled the small home, creating a moment of normalcy amidst the chaos of their world. For a brief time, the threats outside seemed distant, and they enjoyed the simple pleasure of being together.
After a few bites, Eric looked at Finn eagerly. "Can you tell me one of your stories, Finn?" he asked, his eyes bright with anticipation.
Finn nodded, swallowing a mouthful of food. "Well, a couple of days ago, I was out with two or three other Hunters, we had just finished fighting off a few Gaunts, once they were dealt with, we decided to explore the area since it was the site of an old abandoned amusement park,” he began. “Some of the rides were still standing, though most were broken and destroyed, it was interesting to see the tech they used to have back then," Finn recounted.
Eric's eyes widened with excitement. "Wow! That's awesome!" he exclaimed.
Finn grinned. "It was pretty cool, but it’s nothing compared to some of the parks I saw in Salton Lake City! Those places are amazing,"
Eric's eyes gleamed at the mention of the nearby city. "Man, I want to go there someday!" he said enthusiastically. "Maybe when I start my training to be a Gaunt Hunter," he added with a big smile.
Finn chuckled. "So, you want to be a Gaunt Hunter, huh?" he asked. "You think you’ve got what it takes?"
Eric nodded vigorously. "Uh-huh! I know I can be a Gaunt Hunter! I bet I can even be better than you!" he declared, pointing at Finn.
Finn raised an eyebrow, amused. "Oh really?" he said. "Who's to say I'm not the best of the best, huh?"
Eric gave him a smug smirk. "Because if you were the best Hunter, you'd have already gotten rid of all the Gaunts!" he said confidently.
Finn chuckled. "Well, you got me there," he admitted. "But hey, if you think you can be the best and get rid of all the Gaunts, then I say go for it, dude."
Eric chuckled and resumed eating, his enthusiasm undimmed. Ms. Tori watched the two with a fond smile, marveling at the brotherly bond between them. It warmed her heart to see how close they had become. She knew that Finn cherished this connection just as much as Eric did, especially since Finn had grown up without a family of his own, raised in the local orphanage.
She recalled those early days when a young Finn would walk into the bakery, clutching a few coins. His eyes would light up with wonder at the sight of the treats and goodies lining the shelves. Something about him had touched her heart, and she began offering him free treats for him and the other orphans whenever he visited. Her late husband had also taken a liking to Finn, treating him like the son they never had. When Finn decided to become a Gaunt Hunter, it was her husband who had helped him prepare for the rigorous training, getting him into shape and offering constant encouragement.
After her husband's death, it was Finn who helped her grieve and find the strength to carry on. She had felt terrible about leaning on him during such a hard time, knowing he had his own sadness to deal with, yet he remained steadfast and strong. He had been there for her and for Eric, helping the young boy understand their loss and navigate the difficult times that followed.
She was truly grateful to have Finn in her life.
Suddenly, Finn's phone vibrated insistently in his pocket. He quickly reached for it and saw a text message from work. He opened it, dreading what it might say.
[~Finn, we need you tonight. Jon and Gary quit out of the blue, so we need someone to fill in.~]
Finn sighed, frustration bubbling up inside him. 'Great, now we're down to eight Hunters,' he thought. 'And Jon and Gary were both my age and in better shape than the veterans at the station.'
Ms. Tori noticed the change in his expression and knew immediately what it meant. "Does duty call, Finn?" she asked gently.
Finn nodded, his expression weary. "Yeah, looks like Jon and Gary quit. They need me to cover tonight."
Ms. Tori sighed, placing a comforting hand on his arm. "I'm sorry, Finn. I know how much you were looking forward to some time off."
"It's alright," Finn said, forcing a smile. "I knew it was a long shot anyway. The town needs all the help it can get."
Eric looked up, concern etched on his young face. "Do you have to go, Finn?"
Finn ruffled the boy's hair affectionately. "Yeah, buddy. Duty calls. But I'll be back, and we’ll have more stories to share. I promise."
Ms. Tori gave him a supportive nod. "Just promise us you'll stay safe, Finn."
"I will," Finn assured her. He stood up, preparing to leave. "Thanks for dinner, Ms. Tori. It was great, as always."
As he left the warm, comforting atmosphere of Ms. Tori's home and headed out into the cold night, Finn felt a renewed sense of purpose. Despite the exhaustion and the ever-present danger, he knew he had to keep fighting. For the town, for Eric, and for the memory of the man who had helped him become who he was.
Once at the station, Finn entered and immediately spotted Dick Cortez, a veteran Gaunt Hunter who had been safeguarding the town for as long as Finn could remember. Dick, now in his 50s, had graying hair, deep-set wrinkles, and perpetually tired eyes. He was wearing the standard-issue armor that all Gaunt Hunters received, though each Hunter was allowed to customize their armor with different colors and modifications.
Dick's armor consisted of a high-collar black shirt beneath a modified, pure black chest plate that covered his upper abdomen, along with similarly-colored bracers. Both the chest plate and bracers were trimmed with white and featured matching shoulder pads. He also wore gloves with small metal plating on the fingers, dark navy jeans, black and white metal knee pads, and dark brown boots.
Dick noticed Finn and offered a small smile. "Heya, Finn," he greeted.
"Hey yourself, Dick," Finn replied with a nod.
"Sorry about having to bring you in on your day off," Dick said, his tone genuinely apologetic.
Finn walked over to his locker, where his armor and weapons were stored. He glanced at Dick and shrugged, giving a small smile. "It's alright, Dick. I understand why, and I'm not angry—well, not at you, but at those two," Finn said, referring to Jon and Gary.
Dick nodded in understanding. "Trust me, I'm disappointed in them too, but I can see why they left so suddenly," he said.
Finn nodded back, opening his locker to reveal his armor. His armor was similar to Dick's but differed in color and the clothing underneath. Finn wore his usual attire beneath the armor, which consisted of a dark brown chest plate trimmed with black, matching bracers, shoulder pads, knee pads, and gloves.
He took the armor out and quickly dressed, securing the pieces in place. He then grabbed his Glock and its holster, strapping it around his waist, and added his machete in its sheath. Once fully suited up, he turned to Dick with a raised brow. "Which side of town am I patrolling tonight?"
"Outer wall, west side," Dick stated, his voice firm.
Finn nodded, mentally preparing himself for the task ahead. The west side of the outer wall was notorious for Gaunt activity, a hotspot for their attacks. It was going to be a long night.
As he headed out, Dick called after him, "Stay sharp out there, Finn. We can't afford to lose any more good Hunters."
Finn turned back and gave a resolute nod. "I will, Dick. See you in the morning."
Once outside the city, Finn couldn't help but take in the grim sight of the outer wall. It was marred with deep scratches and chips from relentless Gaunt attacks, stained with the dark green goo that dripped from their slavering mouths, and speckled with bloodstains that would never fully wash away. The stark contrast between this battered exterior and the inner walls of the town was striking. Inside, the walls were adorned with chalk drawings from children and vibrant murals from the town's artists. These cheerful images served as a reminder of what he was protecting, and why he had chosen to become a Gaunt Hunter in the first place.
Reaching the west side of the wall, Finn began his patrol, moving back and forth to ensure no Gaunts were attempting to scale the barrier. For now, the night was quiet, and he hoped it would remain that way.
As he walked his beat, his thoughts drifted back to dinner with Eric and the boy's enthusiastic declaration about becoming a Gaunt Hunter. While part of him felt honored by Eric's admiration, another part was deeply troubled. The life of a Hunter was dangerous and filled with horrors that no one should have to witness, let alone a young boy like Eric.
Finn's mind flashed back to a particularly gruesome memory from a past patrol. He and another Hunter had been called to assist in repelling a large pack of Gaunts. They had rushed to the scene, only to find their comrades dead, slaughtered in horrific ways. One Hunter's skull had been cracked open, with Gaunts eating from it as if it were a bowl of grapes. Another Hunter, still alive, was being disemboweled and devoured. Finn could never forget the man's agonized expression as he watched his own entrails being torn apart and consumed. The sight had been so revolting that Finn had vomited on the spot, paralyzed by shock until his partner snapped him back to reality.
Then there were the stories he had heard from veterans like Dick. Dick once recounted an incident where a Hunter had been speared to death by multiple Gaunts. They hadn't even eaten him; they had just impaled him repeatedly, leaving his body to rot in the woods for days. Such tales highlighted the Gaunts' malevolence and complete lack of empathy.
Finn shuddered at the memories. He didn't want Eric to face such nightmares. The boy was full of life and potential, and Finn couldn't bear the thought of him enduring the same horrors he had.
Since that harrowing incident and the chilling story Dick had shared, Finn had sworn to himself that he wouldn't meet a similar fate. He vowed to go out fighting, to not end up like those other hunters. He couldn't bear the thought of becoming another victim, especially after what happened to his sister.
The sudden howl nearby jolted Finn out of his grim thoughts. The sound was close—too close. Instantly alert, he scanned his surroundings. Just then, something whizzed past his face, slicing his cheek. He turned to see a makeshift arrow embedded in the wall. Spinning back around, his heart sank as he saw ten Gaunts emerging from the tree line.
"Shit!" Finn cursed, his eyes widening in horror. This was a dire situation. He quickly drew his Glock and aimed at the advancing creatures. Before he could fire, a sharp pain seared through his left side. He glanced down to see a small dagger lodged in his torso.
'What the hell?' Finn thought, bewildered. 'Did one of the Gaunts throw this?'
"Sorry, but it's nothing personal," a strange voice echoed through the darkness.
Finn's gaze snapped forward, and he saw a figure emerging from the shadows. They wore a long black cloak that seemed to envelop them completely, giving the eerie impression that they were gliding across the ground rather than walking.
The figure approached him, their face obscured by the cloak's hood. "My, you are a handsome young man," they purred in a sultry tone. "Such a fucking shame that my babies must eat. We've been on the run, and they haven't had a chance to rest and eat until we saw you." They giggled, a chilling sound that sent shivers down Finn's spine.
Fear gripped Finn, but he managed to look up at the cloaked figure with a raised brow. "W-Who are you?" he stammered, his voice wavering.
The figure tilted their head slightly as if amused by his question. "Who am I?" they echoed. "I am their mother, their caretaker. I ensure they survive, even if it means feeding them humans like you." The figure leaned closer, and Finn could just make out a twisted smile beneath the hood.
Finn's mind raced. He needed to think of a way out, and fast. The Gaunts were closing in, and he was injured and at a severe disadvantage. Summoning his remaining strength, he clutched his Glock tighter and tried to steady his breath. He couldn't let this be the end.
The figure's giggle echoed eerily through the night, sending a shiver down Finn's spine. "Oh! Now I'm regretting stabbing you," they remarked with a twisted amusement. "It's not every day a handsome young man asks me my name, you know? Most prefer a no-name policy." Their tone was cryptic, and Finn couldn't shake the feeling of unease that settled in his gut. "While I would love to give you my name in far better circumstances, I'm afraid I don't have the time," they continued, their words dripping with urgency. "As I said, we're on the run from a rather unpleasant girl."
Finn's confusion only deepened. The figure's response didn't provide any clarity, leaving him even more perplexed. As the figure began to back away, Finn's eyes widened in shock as the Gaunts beside them moved in unison. ‘She can... control them!?’ he realized, disbelief washing over him.
"Go ahead, babies... EAT!" the figure commanded, her voice chillingly calm.
With a sickening lurch in his stomach, Finn watched as the Gaunts surged forward, their hunger palpable in the air. Determination surged within him, driving him to fight against the odds stacked against him. Ignoring the searing pain from his wound, he raised his gun and fired at the approaching Gaunts. Despite his efforts, only one was hit, and even then, it didn't slow down.
Finn gritted his teeth, preparing for the inevitable close-quarter battle with the monsters. "Come on!" he growled defiantly. "I'm right here!"
The Gaunts closed in, their predatory instincts driving them forward. Just as they leaped toward him, ready to strike, something unexpected occurred.
Thorny vines erupted from the ground, snaking around the Gaunts with incredible speed. Finn's eyes widened in astonishment as the vines ensnared the creatures, halting their advance. The vines twisted and contorted, slamming the Gaunts into the ground with brutal force, tearing at their flesh and rendering them helpless.
" Damn! How did that bitch already find us!?" the figure exclaimed, frustration evident in their voice.
Finn's gaze followed the figure's gaze as a new figure emerged from the shadows.
Her appearance was striking, to say the least. With a spiky red Mohawk and piercing red eyes devoid of any white, she exuded an aura of fierce determination. Smudged mascara framed her intense gaze, adding to her wild and untamed appearance. Her lips were painted black, a stark contrast to her fiery red hair and eyes. Clad in a black leather crop top vest that accentuated her slim, athletic frame, she exuded an air of defiance. Arm bands encircled her wrists and biceps, resembling the wraps worn by boxers, hinting at her combat prowess. Around her neck, she wore a large choker, adding to her rebellious demeanor. Her attire was completed by tight leather pants and high-heeled platform boots, giving her an imposing presence.
"Found you, ya freaking cunt!" she spat, her voice laced with venom.
The cloaked figure retreated, increasing the distance between them and the girl. "Ugh, don't you ever give up?" they retorted, their tone tinged with irritation.
The girl leveled a fierce glare at the figure. "After the shit you've done!? I ain't letting you go!" she declared, her voice dripping with disdain.
The figure let out a mocking giggle. "Is that so?" they taunted, gesturing toward Finn who lay wounded on the ground. "Not even to save his life?"
The girl's gaze shifted to Finn, her expression softening momentarily as she registered his injuries. Before she could react, a shrill howl pierced the air, drawing their attention back to the figure.
"What the hell did you do!?" the girl demanded, her voice trembling with rage.
"Oh, just called in a few friends over for dinner," the figure replied casually.
"You bitch!" the girl seethed.
With a swift motion, she thrust her hand forward, summoning a massive vine with thorns protruding from its surface. The vine lunged toward the figure, but they evaded the attack with agile grace, darting away through the forest.
"Have fun~!" they taunted, their laughter echoing through the trees as they disappeared into the darkness.
Driven by determination, the girl pursued the figure, her footsteps echoing through the forest. However, her path was suddenly obstructed as a horde of Gaunts emerged from the shadows, blocking her way with menacing snarls and bared teeth.
"Get out of my way!" the girl cried, her voice ringing with determination.
In an instant, a smaller thorned vine shot out of the ground with startling speed, piercing through the approaching Gaunts like a bullet. Lifted into the air by the force of the vine, the creatures were hurled aside, crashing into trees with bone-crushing force.
As more Gaunts emerged from the shadows behind her, four shots echoed through the air. Finn's aim was true, striking the advancing Gaunts and causing them to writhe in agony as they fell to the ground. The girl glanced back to see Finn's timely intervention, offering a silent nod of acknowledgment before focusing her attention back on the remaining threats. Summoning more vines, she ensnared the creatures, tearing them apart with ruthless efficiency.
Satisfied that the immediate danger had passed, the girl turned back towards Finn, who was now sitting against the wall, applying pressure to his wound.
Bending down beside him, the girl flashed a smile, revealing sharp triangular teeth reminiscent of a shark. "Nice shooting there, dude. Really saved my ass back there," she remarked.
Finn managed a weak chuckle. "I should be thanking you. If you hadn't shown up, I'd be Gaunt food," he admitted.
"Let's call it even, then, eh?" she suggested. "What's your name?" she inquired.
Finn met her gaze, taking a moment to catch his breath before responding. "Finn, Finn Tresscoat," he introduced himself. Curiosity burning in his eyes, he posed a question in return. "Who are you? No... What are you?" he asked, unable to shake off the mystery surrounding her.
The girl maintained her enigmatic smile, meeting his gaze with her striking red eyes. "The name's Rachel Rose," she revealed. "As for what I am, well... I can answer that once you're all patched up," she added cryptically.
Summoning another vine, Rachel gently lifted Finn to his feet, supporting him as they began to make their way back towards town. With each step, Finn's mind buzzed with questions, the mysteries surrounding Rachel and her abilities swirling in his thoughts. Who was the cloaked figure? How did they control the Gaunts? And most pressing of all, who—or what—was Rachel, and how was she able to command those vines with such ease?
As they walked back toward town, Finn couldn't help but feel the weight of exhaustion settle upon him, both physically and mentally. His thoughts swirled with questions about the events that had just transpired—about Rachel, the cloaked figure, and the unsettling abilities they both possessed. Yet, amidst the chaos of his mind, one pressing question emerged, demanding attention above all else.
'When the hell am I gonna get another day off? Because I can sure as hell use it right now...!' Finn thought to himself, his weariness palpable.
Rachel, walking beside him, seemed to sense his inner turmoil. Casting him a sidelong glance, she offered a reassuring smile. "Don't worry, Finn. You'll have your chance to rest soon," she assured him, her voice carrying a note of empathy.
Finn managed a weary smile in return, grateful for the reassurance. Despite the gravity of their situation, her words offered a glimmer of hope amidst the uncertainty that loomed over them…

This is an excerpt of something I had posted to the anime nees network. I love this show so much and this is why.
Subject: How FLCL helped me survive prison.
I'm sure I'm not the first person to gush about FLCL, but I might be the first who has spent 16 years, and counting, in a maximum security prison. When I was 29 I received a 20 year sentence for First Degree Armed Robbery. This is not a claim of innocence. I did the crime, I'm ashamed of what I did, and I am attempting to repay society in any way I can.
If I could be so fortunate as to be allowed to post a few things over the next eleven months then it is my dream to share my love of Anime, and what it has meant to my life with anyone who will listen. When I came to prison I don't think I even really knew what Anime was. I do recall a girl in highschool who would draw these colorful characters in art class. I heard some other girls mention the artwork, which was well done, as "Some of those big eyed cartoon characters."
Skip ahead to a decade later, I had been locked up for about two years and was in a very dark place. The sentence ahead of me wore heavily on my soul, a crushing weight to which I was succumbing. I would contemplate several things in the late hours of the night, too cowardly I thought, the easy way out. My mind would race, there was no way I would be able to do this much time. For hours I would struggle to find the sweet reprieve of some sleep only to wake again to find myself exactly where I left off before, I did not believe I would ever make it out.
It was in the late hours of one of these nights that I found myself in front of my Television, the electric blue light reflecting off the cell wall, casting a miserable shadow of a broken man. Absentmindedly I changed channels looking for a distraction and stumbled on a shocking scene. It looked like a boy, a robot and a very amorous girl were shooting each other with fully automatic airsoft guns? I didn't understand what I was watching but it held me like a moth to a flame. These characters were inexplicable, somehow they felt familiar yet alien at the same time. Then there was this music, oh the music. Was it alternative? Grungy 90's sound, what is this, what is this, omg, this is amazing WHAT IS THIS?!?
Later I would come to learn that the show was called FLCL the episode in question - "Brittle Bullet", and that music, which I proudly listen to while I write this now, "The Pillows". There were other episodes of Anime that came on that night as well, all very interesting to me but I couldn't shake what I had experienced with that first show. There was a Vespa, and at the closing credits there it was again, in live action stills, on the streets of. . . Japan? Yeah, has to be Japan, the credits on the screen gave that away.
The next morning I started asking around if anyone else had seen anything weird the night before, if anyone knew what it was. I couldn't find a name for the show right away but did learn about Adult Swim and these shows that would come on late at night. I would have to wait however for another week, Anime is only shown on Saturdays.
Throughout the week my mind kept racing from what I seen to what could possibly be coming next. After an agonizing wait the following Saturday evening found me glued to my screen and there like clockwork were my friends. Sad sad Mamimi, Eri Ninamori - The nouveau riche princess indeed, Haruhara Haruko the antihero and then this kid, Naota/Takuun.
The reluctant star and catalyst for any who came in contact with him. Who I wanted to be more than anyone, who for thirty minutes, I was. These terrible adults with their nastiness and these kids who don't know if its their time to grow up or not. All of them forced to answer that question for themselves. Wait, is this supposed to have this much depth? It's just a cartoon - right?
Of course I knew it wasn't a cartoon it was real life, it was several slices of my own journey from childhood to adulthood served back to me with the graceful inconspicuousness of a madman. This was who I was before I became one of these terrible adults.
Thanks to FLCL I had opened my eyes to who I was and not liking who I met, decided to start making some changes. No longer did I dread the quiet of the nights, alone with my remorse and self loathing. I had a purpose now and I had to learn everything I could about these six episodes and why did they make me feel, well, just feel?
I could wax poetic for days about this series and will definitely do so in future posts if I am fortunate enough to be able to continue, but have rambled enough already and fear that my audience may be dwindling this deep into my post.
To be clear I don't ask for anything but to be allowed to have a voice here. I love this genre so much and want to share that with anyone I can. Some things I would like to explore in the year ahead include discussing the fears and anxieties for a person who has lost the last 16 years of societal participation. Facebook really wasn't a thing when I was last out there, my phone flipped open like a clam and had a little retractable antenna. I would like to discuss some of the issues that affect an incarcerated Anime fan, Lack of options . . .

I’m just looking for some people to chat. I cannot promise we will become friends but we can at least try :D I’d prefer people who don’t take things so seriously, can joke around yk? Or just chat about random topics. Please for the love of god say more than just “hello”, introduce yourself, tell me where you’re from, what things you enjoy, your favorite music, something. Otherwise I won’t accept your chat request, im not trying to be mean but cmon put in some effort
Name:Lily From: NYC Hobbies: making music, gaming, dancing, sports, watching cartoons(shout-out Cartoon Network the OGs), breathing, blinking, eating, being toxic like every other hello kitty girl
Yes I just introduced myself like I’m 6, we’re going back to kindergarten with this one 🔥🔥
This is getting long winded but yeah
Copy pasted my old post because we stay lazy here 🤟🤟

Basically I'll just break it down as best as I can remember it's about this scientist teen with orange hair freckles and he has glasses with a normal scientist outfit you would see in normal cartoons he would pass by this girl that tried to say hi but he would say "go away" to her.he used a locker to get down to his lab he had a dumb friend and a robot with orange poofy hair and a orange mustache he went to this castle where there was a villian and after some talking he would fight the villian but the villian sent out pterodactyl like monkey the villian also has boots that would I believe make him fly and after the fight they learn about how you should be kind to others and he finally was kind to the girl and didn't say go away to her and if you're saying "this sounds wierd" it was.

First I want to deeply apologize if my text seems bad to you. I’m mentally disabled to an extent and I’m doing the best I can.
Honestly my love of horror was always there. Growing up in the 2000s ( I was born in 2000 and I’m 24 now. ) I would watch goosebumps, courage the cowardly dog etc. ( I remember before I was homeschooled I remember taking the goosebumps books back home from elementary school but I remember nothing about them. However I know I took them back home because I remember they had one with a snowman cover on it. One of my disabilities is bad memory. ) I remember every Halloween season excited about goosebumps, watching a double Halloween special and watching a haunting hour don’t think about it. ( now don’t get confused with the haunting hour tv show. I’ve definitely seen it on the hub that show was a more mature version of goosebumps for older kids/teenagers. I’m talking about the movie. It was about a two headed monster and had Tobin bell in it. He was a mysterious shopkeeper in it and the protagonist was a goth girl who buys a book from him. ) in 2007 I found another classic I loved seeing. On Cartoon Network they advertised a film called Batman vs Dracula being played later that night and it drew me in. ( I’m not into superheroes like I seen another Batman cartoon but it was just whatever was on tv at the time. The actual reason why I was drawn to the movie was because I love vampire stuff. I’ve always preferred them over werewolves I’m sorry werewolf fans but I’ve never seen the appeal of. I don’t remember very much of when I use to dress up just a kid just a few but I definitely remember one being a vampire. My favorite goosebumps episode was vampire breath and even growing up my favorite Scooby-Doo movie was about a vampire. ) I watched the movie and loved it and it was added to my tradition. Unfortunately as years went on they stop playing these shows because they weren’t exactly new anymore.
In my later kid years watched the haunting hour tv on the hub and in 2013 I kept hearing about slenderman but didn’t know much about it and I ended up stumbling on markiplier’s ( sorry I butchered the name. ) video on a Pokémon slender game and was scared by it for a few days. I eventually did research on slenderman and was scared for three days but got use to it and became obsessed about him. ( back then you either liked slenderman or you liked Jeff the killer. I never liked Jeff or the serial killer creepypastas. They’re all bad to me but that doesn’t mean I hate serial killers in horror. That’s very far from the truth. My horror movie genre though I try different genres slashers it’s my thing. My favorite horror charactemy favorite character in general is William afton and his springtrap versions. I’m just someone who prefers villains over heroes. So this shows I’m perfectly fine with serial killers in horror. I’m just not into monster movies. Tremors is fine, but I’m not crazy about creature features like aliens and stuff. However I find real life, monster legends like Wendigos etc very interesting and slender man fell into that interesting monsters to me. ) I’ve always had an interest in mysteries, and since the creature was very mysterious, that’s why I liked it. In October nan ( I live with my grandma and not my mom/parents. ) Was going through channels and found AMC’s fear fest and they were playing Friday the 13th part three. She wondered what it was and the first thing I remember, is Ollie getting attacked by Jason in the barn and nan saying I should be getting into stuff like this since I was getting older. October I watched the Jason films and accepted my Gothic nature.
In 2014 creepypastas was ruined forever for me. While I was getting bored of it What happened was kind of the final nails in the coffin me. ( While I go back if I feel nostalgic for the past, just like top 10 list or reviews, it just doesn’t feel the same. Though because of my love of horror is why I even use my profile pic. I did enjoy the SCP side of the creepypastas. I love the plague doctors 049 because of him I grew an obsession with plague doctors because of how they look and I’ve always loved animals and they had this bird almost animal like appearance. It’s hard to explain. Because of this, I use plague doctors mainly as my profile pic. ) However, I moved onto horror games mainly the fnaf series. While I will admit 1-Ucn is the best the newer games or either good or disappointing and I don’t care about the new story compared to the old one it’s still my franchise. ( I love this series because of its mystery. It’s characters and I will admit I was always into robots. I used to collect bionicle sets, transformers all that. Like I said, I love animals so everything just fit together perfectly. However, that doesn’t mean I like M3gan. I found that film boring. ) That and I never understood the popularity like resident evil etc. ( I have the original resident evil six movies. I only have them because my friends are crazy about it. I will admit 2,4,5,6 was good The only thing I like about the series is nemesis and that’s why I have resident evil three on my Steam account. I don’t find zombie games or anything to do with zombies interesting. That and games with guns don’t interest me either. That and I’m not allowed to play tons and tons of violent games because now things video games cause violence they don’t, but I have to live with that and I’m not allowed to play tons and tons of violent games because nan thinks video games cause violence they don’t, but I have to live with rules. ) Besides the fnaf series, I also love outlast stuff like that. I just have one of those minds that it takes a lot to surprise me and interest me for something interest me it consumes me.
Like for years, I couldn’t get into my bloody valentine though I knew about it because I remember seeing a trailer for it when I was nine years old and when I got my Texas chainsaw 3-D Blu-ray disc, it advertised my Valentine 3-D, and I loved the miner’s design. Seen both versions on TV and didn’t care about it apart from the coal miner design, but after something called out to me last year, something clicked in my mind and I fell in love with the movie mainly the remake. ( 2009 my bloody Valentine along with the 2009 Friday the 13th and the five Freddy’s movies are my favorite. I just love the mystery and the mysterious miner. I’ve always loved mysterious characters as a child and as an adult. ) It’s like how outlast didn’t click to me when I was younger, though I watched videos on it when I was younger and security breach was disappointment. I watched videos and fell in love with the outlast series. There are times I can remember some stuff, but I can’t tell you how old I was or anything so please forgive me. Whenever my mom was visiting and found some Chucky films like bride of Chucky was playing on TV I would see stuff from the movie like I remember seeing the RV scene and parts of seed of Chucky. One year( this definitely had to be when I was an older kid. ) Nan watched orphan and I really like that movie became obsessed with watching it whenever it was on. That and I remember seeing glimpses of saw here and there throughout my life. like I remember being really young and seeing the bathroom in the first movie, when I was a bit older, remembering the John Kramer operation scene with a skull in the third movie, I believe in 2011 I remember seeing Billy on TV talking to Amanda about the reverse beartrap. I obviously also watched tons of scary horror videos on YouTube about monsters, facts, even horror channels like sir spooks, top 15 ( backward top 15 was good. I wonder what went wrong? )
Basically, I’m a mix of everything. If I don’t like something, I can at least compromise for the most part. Don’t like monster movies very much, loves real life, monster, legends. Don’t like serial killer creepypastas I enjoy them in movies and video games. Don’t ghost movies because they’re boring. I watch ghost videos online and paranormal documentaries. Don’t like body horror like Hellraiser? I can respect the cenobites I enjoy body horror if it’s done right in the Five Nights at Freddy’s series. Don’t like psychological like psycho? Like it’s all in your head honestly, I don’t think I like psychological stuff. Same with zombies and werewolves. I think that’s the very few things I can’t really compromise here. That and I don’t think I can compromise in video games like I can with the other horror stuff because when it comes to my horror games, it has to really special to me like five nights at Freddy’s and outlast and a lot of the games I have that’s on my Steam account is just so I can play with my close friends and that’s really it though. I also enjoyed dead by daylight because I find it so cool to have all these horror characters in one place, however, i usually just get the horror stuff I like like if I know a character, like them or an exception, if I like the dlc. However, at the moment, I’m saving up for something truly special and I don’t have money to really blow, however since the fnaf movie came out and William Afton is obviously my favorite character. I’ve been super hyped when it comes to the Matthew lillard stuff. Because right next to the fourth closet Five Nights at Freddy’s novel with William being a mad scientist character, movie William Afton is my favorite version of the character. I even have his autograph on my wall in my Five Nights at Freddy’s collection. My entire room is covered in fnaf merch I’m not joking. ( I have actually seen him a long time ago in One of the live action, Scooby Doo films because back in the early 2000s when Cartoon Network was actually good. They kept playing the monsters unleashed one which is where I seen him from though apart from barely remembering a few things I remember nothing of the film and I may have actually grew up with him with another Scooby Doo property, but I could be wrong. Though I seen scream four a few times but I remember nothing of it apart from the ghostface being a female called Jill. Trying a little bit of scream three I hadn’t touched an actual scream film on until after the Five Nights at Freddy’s movie earlier this year after I found a three pack for five dollars at Walmart, which contains the original three films. Mainly because I knew Matthew was in the first one since I seen obviously YouTube videos of when he was on screen and pictures here and there. I heard he’s in another horror film 13 ghosts so something like that. I’m thinking about trying it someday if the film is actually worth it just for him. )
I also just remembered something i used to watch something called lost tapes on animal planet, which was like these monster shows. I wouldn’t necessarily call it a part of the found forage genre. However, it was this monster show it had Wendigo, vampires, jersey Devil, you get the idea all these terrifying monster documentaries it was a good show.
How did you get into horrohow did you get your start?

I'll be doing a separate post just for Season 2 of the reboot later. Anyways,

Average (C Tier)

16. Caleb (The Best First Boot) - Just a reminder that this list only takes S1 into account (in case you got used to Caleb dead last already) so of course I don't HATE this Caleb. There's nothing to hate here. While the character itself didn't really do anything, I like the role he plays in the narrative, being by far the best first boot in this show. Long gone are the days of the first elimination being some idiot nobody likes getting everybody to hate them for the sake of it! She says, planning on writing about Season 2 later
Caleb says his iconic catchphrase.
15. Axel (Totally Not An Expy) - While I'm usually not a fan of comparing characters and going "this character is basically just X mixed with Y!!", I have a hard time believing Axel wasn't made with being Neo-Eva in mind. She was angry and left second and that's it... And that did make me really curious as to what they'd do with Axel in the rematch. But that's for later.
Remember when everyone thought Axel was gonna be awesome because of this shot?
14. Nichelle (I HATE YOU JERRY!!!) - This might come off as a surprise, but I don't actually dislike Nichelle. She had an interesting concept (famous teen actress going to TD for exposure) with a neat execution (got "exposed" as a fraud on TV, disappointing her fans and leaving determined to improve herself). It was clear she wasn't meant to be "complete" in Season 1, and was just being set up for a bigger story in S2, and there's nothing really wrong with that! We'll see how that went later.
Nichelle hates 1/2 of the Tennis Rivals, for some reason.

Good (B Tier)

13. Priya (Abusive Parents) - Surprised to see the winner of the season this low? Don't get me wrong, this IS the 'Good' tier, so I do like Priya, she's just not really my type of character. I think all comparisons to Zoey and Sky are incredibly silly and a bit dumb, the only thing they have in common is being athletic, and Priya actually has a personality. Yes, it was clear from the start that she was created with being the winner in mind, but that's not necessarily a bad thing, with Priya having an unique concept (raised by TD fans) and fun interactions and dynamics with the other characters, making her obvious win be satisfying nonetheless (take NOTES, Sky). And even after everything, there is still a good setup for things she could do in the rematch, such as addressing her home life and the way she was raised. Boy, I sure hope that happens!
Just wanted to say Priya looks really cute with messy hair.
12./11. Wayne & Raj (Thing 1 & Thing 2) - After Katie & Sadie and Amy & Sammy, I didn't expect to see a 'duo character' I'd actually like. I always knew they wouldn't be the gay couple like most people expected, as it would've been a boring approach, but I did suspect ONE of them would be part of it. And I was right, Raj having a self-discovery moment during the show was very sweet, and so was Wayne being a supportive ally to his bestie, it's a really great message to send to the kids who watch the show (and part of why I don't really like gay Wayne headcanons, it takes away the impact of him being 100% supportive of his best friend despite not being queer himself). Small complaints though, I think it would've been nice if we got to know Raj's thoughts on his coming out instead of just Wayne's, and the 'package deal' characters being eliminated together isn't really my cup of tea either. I don't mind it that much though, because surely Season 2 will separate them and have them be apart from each other for a few episodes, right? ...R-Right?
First and last time we see the Hockey Bros acting mean.

Great (A Tier)

10. MK (Parody Of Annoying Celebrity, Somehow Good) - If you know me, or at least have seen my profile picture, then this placement is probably a surprise. S1 MK is probably one of the most unique concepts this show has had.A thief who takes her castmates' belongings? Fun. Hacking the confessional camera to watch everyone's confessionals? Interesting. Intentionally floating to fly under the radar? Very interesting. Annoying snarker? Yes please. Overall? Great combo. She's only really "low" on this list because she left before being able to put, well, any of her plans in practice. Fortunately, there's still season 2, where we'll see a lot more of her unique strategy and villainy, for sure!!!!
MK: \"I can't wait to be seen as nothing but shipping fodder by the fans next season!\"
9. Damien (Best Design, Hands Down) - And the winner of most unique character concept goes to... Yeah, him. Some guy who's never seen Total Drama and doesn't know what he signed up for? You're crazy if you don't think that's one of the most fun ideas for a new character you've seen. He used a concept other characters failed at (being the token normal/straight man) and made it work! Damien (in season 1) is probably the closest this show has ever had to just having a real person: Being flabbergasted at the insanity that happens in cartoon-land that other characters don't react to, without being played as the "haha token coward afraid of everything", which is something not usually done (...We'll get to season 2 later.). His early exit was sad, but made sense, this wasn't meant to be his season. We all know he was being given an easy, impossible to mess up, set-up for a bigger role in the rematch! There is no way to do this wrong!
Damien: \"Oh well, at least I'll totally have a good arc next season, right?\"
8. Julia (wth is a buttknuckle) - "omg what!! why is queen slay girlboss Julia not in top3 you know shes perfect slay gaslight gatekeep girlb-" Shut up. God. Very annoying fanbase aside, S1 Julia was a fun twist antagonist. The 'good vibes, vegan crystal girlie' instagram influencer being a sour, evil douchebag behind the scenes? Great bit, we all know most of them are like this in real life. Her villainy is criticized by some people for being "too Heather-like", which I disagree with. Sure, her constant immunity wins may seem like heavy plot armor, but unlike Island Heather, others weren't constantly dumbed down to make it work, most of her wins weren't due to dumb luck, (like Heather in Search and Do Not Destroy) and most importantly, Julia was full of flaws. She was a challenge beast, yes, but the constant immunities were the only things she had, for the show goes on its way to show her game otherwise is horrible. Her social game is atrocious, due to being unnecessarily rude to everyone, she had no alliances (and when she did they didn't last a day) and most of her attempts to scheme backfired. Remember when she tried to make Emma vote for Chase and that somehow resulted in them getting back together? Like, wow, making Emma want to vote for Chase is NOT a hard task, girlie, come on. Julia's flaws keep her character grounded and make her stand out from other villains. God, can you imagine if she was like Heather, and everyone got dumbed down to make her look more competent and cause stupid eliminations? That would suck! Not like that'd ever happen though, haha.
Julia telling her fanbase to attack anyone who criticizes her character.
7. Emma (Cringe Girl /affectionate) - God, she's so cringe (/pos). When I saw her face in Chase's intro, I knew there was going to be juicy drama and I'd live for it, but I was not expecting THAT trainwreck. I don't even know how to proceed with this paragraph properly without just calling her cute or stupid (affectionate) and calling it a day. I can't imagine the writers didn't have fun writing her and her extreme emotions; There's a lot of characters the fandom labeled as being "neurodivergent-coded", and while I see the vision with most of them, I think people overlook Emma as one (or maybe I'm just projecting onto her, whatever).While I don't like Chemma as a ship, I can't deny that they have a great dynamic, though it's funnier when it's Emma hating Chase while he tries to win her back, so Chemma getting back together at the end was a bit of a letdown. I do hope season 2 gives us more Chase and Emma individually without both of them being attached to each other though (clueless).
Emma laughs at someone being horribly hurt (cutely).
6. Millie (WOAH! GOOD WRITING!? IN MY TOTAL DRAMA!?) - Now, I know what some of you are probably thinking; "Millie is a horrible character she floated!!" "She foated and had to be carried by Priya!!" "She's a horrible friend she wrote mean things about Priya!!" Shut up shut up shut up. Millie haters, you guys are weak and aren't surviving the winter. Anyways, Millie makes me extremely happy, she has what I consider to be one of the best cases of character development in TD: First arriving with the intent of writing a thesis about how Gen Z is really stupid, befriending someone for the first time, growing to regret ever writing bad things about the others, and then being confronted about it and having to work to patch up her friendship with Priya? Total Drama hasn't had an arc this good in ages, and people think Millie is a bad character? I'm sorry, do you miss Skave or something? I totally understand not liking Millie due to finding her boring or uninteresting,those are valid reasons, but if you dislike Millie because you think she's a "bad person" who "didn't deserve being forgiven" (the amount of people I've seen say this is concerning), then I'm sorry, but I think you're stupid.
When you hate on Millie this is who you're hating btw

Fantastic (S Tier)

5. Scary "Lauren" Girl (I don't care if she's one-note stfu) - Scary Girl is a character I've noticed to be pretty divisive. The people who love her do so because they think she's pretty funny, and the people who hate her think she's a one-note gimmick. I'm the former, obviously, I see a lot of people complain that they find Scary Girl to be "overrated", (1. Not a valid reason to dislike a character 2. She literally isn't. Stop throwing that word around, it's already losing it's meaning) and while I do understand why people wouldn't like her, because yeah she does only have 1 joke, I think that one joke is really funny and consistently lands. Also I'd just like to point out that a lot of comic relief characters aren't very varied in terms of humor either but I don't think the fandom is ready to accept that yet. The hockey bros also only have 1 joke and it's less funny than Lauren's Oops, who said that? Wasn't me! Must've been the wind!
She's literally just a girl why are people afraid of her /j
4. Ripper (do you think Ripper has a fursona? no? just me? okay then) - Ripper in S tier?! I know, scandalous! "But you're not supposed to like Ripper he's a mean bully who farts and is gross he's like Owen!!" Shut up, NERD. Anyway, I'm not really fond of toilet humor, but Ripper made up for it by having a lot of hilarious jokes outside of farting (something people will insist is his entire character) and he has some depth that could use some more exploring, such has his home life and his relationship with his parents. Pretty much every dynamic he had with other characters, even if short, were bangers, proving that his character is super versatile. Chase, Zee, Priya, Millie, Axel, Damien... He just works with anyone. Him, Bowie and Millie are the three characters I believe you can pair up with literally anyone, and you can squeeze a good dynamic out of it.
Ripper knows we love him, because he's based.
3. Zee (I don't have a joke for this one bear with me) - I don't have much to say about him like everyone else, because Zee is a simple character. He's really funny, and that's it, and it just works. Dude's hysterical and that's why I love him. Yeah
Birds don't like Zee because birds are stupid.
2. Chase (Horrible Person, Hilarious Character) - Another probably controversial take, and I just know a certain someone on this sub will be very happy with this placement. Chase is, in my eyes, the best comic relief in this show, part of it is because of how unique and specific the joke with him is. We have a million "comically stupid" characters at this point, and we (or I) still love them regardless, but having a comedic character with a different brand of humor makes them stand out more. Chase is so unapologetically a jerk, and that's what makes him so funny to me. He's not a complete idiot like Tyler, Max, Raj, Wayne, Zee and Ripper are, in fact, in s1 he shows a lot of intelligence and common sense for a comic relief character, it's just that he's such a self-centered douchebag that he doesn't see anything wrong with his actions while everyone else recognizes him as a horrible individual, and that makes him so unique in the sea of "idiot men" characters that is TD. Episode 10 was one of the best episodes in the whole series, and the biggest contributors to that? Come on, you know it's him and Emma. They are everything, they are the moment.
\"Chase how many people did you run over that day?\" Chase:
1. Bowie (Drama King and Queen) - When I first saw his design in the promo, I admit I was very afraid? Not because I didn't think a stereotypically gay character could work, but because this is Total Drama. I was afraid they'd mess up and accidentally make the most offensive shit ever like the last few times they tackled minorities (cough cough Mike). When I first watched the season? All worries left my body in an instant. My God? STRATEGY?! IN TOTAL DRAMA? That isn't just an evil villain manipulating everyone using plot armor??? It was a BLESSING to see, even if I was a little upset he got villanized by the end of the season, it does show that TD will always portray ambition to win as inherently evil and something that needs to be punished (and it certainly doesn't make me very excited for future seasons' villains). For what it's worth, I enjoyed watching an actual strategist character onscreen that was neither fully evil or a moron the writers wanted to believe you to be smart, that makes Bowie the first ever. Also the queer rep? Really awesome. I loved his relationship with Raj, and how healthy it was compared to other TD relationships, and I love how it shows a "villain"/strategy focused player can be a good person/partner. It felt so surreal (in a good way) watching a TD character that wears gender non-conforming clothes and has a very flamboyant and sassy personality. Bowie also has some of the best quotes in the season ("MEEE!" and "Oh my, did I do that? Yes I diiiiid! I'm going to be a MILLIONAAAAAAAIRE!" are some of the best ones)
\"Lift a log if you're the best character in the series\" Bowie:
Final S1 list:
This list looks so positive, right? Well, if you want negativity be sure to look forward to the season 2 post.
Final Thoughts: Overall, excellent cast! the only characters below B tier are the first three boots. A great and colorful cast in a good season filled with great writing, and there's even a second season after it? This is a recipe for success, surely the second season will be as great as the first one, if not better, right? Right?
... Yeah who am I kidding. See you guys next post, when I cover this same cast in THAT OTHER season.

I saw a video on tiktok. I think it was in portuguese judging by the comments. I just know the video was not in English. Show clip or something? It was animated like cartoon and had like a really dark skinned girl and a pale girl who was dressed in all black. I think at first the black girl was talking to like 3 people or 2. Then the black girl sat down at another table with the pale girl. I saw it about a month ago.
Also, I think it took place in a library or school, maybe? And the two girls were literally the colors black and white.

I need help finding this one animated cartoon show so its starts off as a a girl making videos and has only one viewer and that veiwer turns out to be a blue short alien with pink tail that makes sandwiches for his little white teddy bear king back on his planet. He gets tired of making sandwiches and steals the king space ship and goes to earth to meet the girl. Few episodes later they meet a squirrel. I found this on prime and forgot the name

Let me explain... usually the topics and imagrey are violent, sex, rape, slavery, power fantasy, murder, killing babies, glamorizing socio or psychopaths, glamorizing sex and porn, eldritch beings that look like babies or pregnancy horror and men using their trauma to create creatures to traumatize kids. It is something I noticed as a reader and it is getting too much. Sometimes I had to look into an aurthors background in apptoval or inspiration only to feel disturbed.
Many of these companies hide it under a kiddy look or bright colours and hide the disgusting creatures/ traumatizing this was prevalemt in video games from the 90s and 2000s especially for a company I will not name.
I got put off because I was reading about the Boys (comic) on TV tropes , paused and exited I realised it was too much of a coincidence of many works written by men disolve into fucking, fighting and escapism.
I could not take it anymore. Another issue is relegating female characters to sex onjects, domestic mom/ housewife, sacrificing mytar, apocalypse maiden, , sexualising camera angles and nudity out of the blue.
Not to mention stories with pedo bait aimed at KIDS , that is grooming and infkuences children especially young girls to think certain topics is normal when it is not.
Getting away from anime, cartoons and gaming helped me to see the light about these works and I wish I had disengadged with this media earlier. It made me realise what could be improved in various mediums not being tainted by a woman hater view or fake outrage/ justifying these dated and harmful tropes.

I'm looking for the name of short movie, a fairy tale in video (probably anime) I watched as a kid. It was about an organist and an evil, magic organ that could play on its own. I have found nothing. First let me give you more info and then I'll explain the plot as I remember it, probably very altered.
I remember watching it as a child in the late 90's, maybe very early 2000's, but maybe it was made in the 80's. It was one of these cheap cartoon -probably westernized anime- versions of classic fairy tales or Disney movies, part of a collection of VHS (I think). I remember the style as being very similar to the one of Nippon Production. Here some examples of similar collections/kind of product: https://www.todocoleccion.net/cine-peliculas-vhs/videocuentos-infantiles-coleccion-vhs-cuentos-muy-buen-estado~x384159774, https://www.todocoleccion.net/cine-peliculas-vhs/vhs-lago-cisnes-good-times-animacion~x371235921, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yc3tgtpJlW4&list=PL551CC3AF7A6A3F2D&ab_channel=Marcos
They are mostly in Spanish, maybe it was a Spanish or even Latin American thing, as I'm a Spaniard, but maybe it was more international. Anyway, I hope the links gave you the vibe.
The story was about a magic organ that could play on its own. The organist played it or something, or he was very bad at it so he wished the organ would play by itself and then it happened? I'm just guessing. Eventually the relationship gets toxic as the organist becomes obsessed with the organ. On the day of the wedding of the organist, though, the organ refuses to play. The organist is very angry and mistreats his fiancee and leaves the church, cancelling the wedding. The fiance is very sad and she doesn't understand. Soon he regrets his decisions and goes back to the church, only to find out her fiancee has died of a broken heart, and the funeral is taking place. She is in a coffin similar to the one of Snow White in my memory, so with a glass on top. Quite depressing. The girl is blonde and, if I recall correctly, still wears her wedding dress. The organist cries and gives up. The organ is now playing of course. And I don't remember the ending, probably this: the organist is now crazy and spends the rest of his life enslaved to the organ.
Any idea of what story this could be? Any name, or link to the video? I have been thinking about this tragic story for years, it impacted me a lot as a kid. Thank you very much in advance.

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Around 2010 I watched I think a chinese cartoon, where the main protagonist was a little girl, the story took place at the Chinese Dragon new year.
The main plot was around the dragon, a Dragon made of paper came alive and had some adventure with the little girl, maybe they were gathering some food, I remember they had some white food that had some important rule in the movie.
I had this on DVD.

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My daughters recently started watch PPG on Netflix, and it sparked a vague memory. I remember watching Cartoon Network and there being a music video where the town turns against the girls, then they come back to save the day. But I can’t recall the name or much of the lyrics.
It’s not that Shonen Knife one, but it was airing the same time

Warning: massive yapfest incoming. I apologise in advance for my lousy english.
I understand this subreddit has an abject hatred towards the word "JJK" and it's mere mention. I myself find a couple of the rants and talking points here to be tiresome. However, I couldn’t help but write this little piece up, as I have reevaluated my personal feelings of this particular series and it's central antagonist for so long, that I felt the need to share it somewhere. Because every time I see a post online calling Sukuna the "greatest new-gen antagonist", I couldn’t bring myself to agree whatsoever. And every time I come to that conclusion, I always had to ask myself "why?" Because even though I have a particular fondness towards strong, calamitous villains like Sukuna, I can’t get myself to enjoy the King of Curses himself in quite the same way. And for the first time, I think I came up with a possible answer. One I hope to share with all of you in hopes that you may understand my own perspective of this larger than life character. And if you disagree, I hope that you may offer me some perspective so that I can finally see what I was missing.
The "Calamity" Villain
This term, which I may or may not have made up, describes the larger than life villain of a perspective series. One whose very name shakes the foundation of the story they inhabit and whose presence gives our characters, and by extension the audience, a big "oh shit" moment. And despite many of them not being the best or most complexly written characters in fiction, I have a particular bias towards how grandiose many of them can be. And I have 2 examples to note here to show, what I mean:
Adam Smasher:
This specific paragraph will only make note of his appearance in the Edgerunners anime, as he is literally just a health bar and some metal for most of Cyberpunk 2077. And even though his minutes of screen time in the anime can literally be counted on one hand, he remains one of the most memorable and iconic characters in the entire story. We had seen this young boy named David from Santo Domingo make a name for himself as a top tier merc. And despite the trials and tribulations he’s been through, he kept pushing to the top, abusing his body with cybernetic implants because he believes he was "special". Then came Smasher, a thing so far from human and so indifferent to the atrocities he commits, that he treats all humans as insects to step on. And he reminds David and the audience that our boy was not special in the slightest. And that this large corporation named Arasaka can not be beat no matter how hard you try. Why is that? Because Adam Smasher is so much more superior to him in every way and because he has abandoned his humanity for ultimate strength. His presence was brief, his power was felt, and I was left bawling my eyes out. He truly lived up to his status as the "boogeyman of Legend."
Yujiro Hanma:
Admittedly, this character is a bit more difficult to compare, as the very nature of Baki as a story is so absurd that you couldn’t measure it to stories who have a comparatively more grounded narrative. But one thing is certain: Yujiro is him. Touted as the strongest man in the world, he has become the gold standard of utter power, which his son Baki somehow has to match. Well, good luck, because a character that can casually stop an earthquake with a punch and solo an entire military by himself is one tough fucker to beat. But beyond just being strong, he is so selfish and self-fulfilling that he can knowingly abuse his status to get away with virtually whatever the hell he wanted. And I mean everything. Hell he is so strong he can stroll up to the prime minister and give the bastard a wedgie, and nobody stops him. And every moment is filled with so much "I'm him" energy, that one can almost forgive how fucking silly most of it is. Are you gonna do anything about Yujiro? No, so don’t bother.
Now of course, there are more examples I haven’t bothered to mention (i.e. Kaido, Madara or Aizen). But I highlighted those two in particular, as I believe they have a lot in common with Sukuna: they are all selfish, overwhelmingly powerful and insanely psychopathic hedonists who enjoy little more than their own personal self satisfaction, which more often than not comes from murdering somebody. And despite Yujiro and Adam Smasher not being particularly deep or multi-dimensional characters, they captivated me with their sheer force of will and how intimidating they were on screen.
In the case of Sukuna
Now despite what my intro may tell you, I actually enjoyed Sukuna's character up until the end of the Shibuya incident. As far as villains of his ilk are concerned, he ticked a lot of the right boxes for me. Beyond just being a neat little subversion of the classic inner demon trope found in most battle shonen, his character fit exactly the mold I tried describing in my previous paragraphs: he was ruthless, sadistic and enjoyed satisfying his own twisted urges. And on top of that he was just him. I mean, the first thing he does is ask where the women and children are. It hardly gets more psychotic than that. And with how minimal his screentime was for most of the series before the Culling Games, Gege made sure to make all panels with him count. Even at his weakest, he still had that spirit of a truly unstoppable force, especially when he effortlessly cuts down Yuji and Mahito without a second thought, showcasing his sheer sheer strength and how much superiority he has over other sorcerer (with exception to Satoru Gojo of course).
Stand Proud, You're halfway through
But nowhere is that show of force executed more spectacularly than in the Shibuya Incident, which is honestly the peak of Sukuna's character for me. After getting fingered 16 times (pause), Sukuna reemerges stronger than ever before, to the point of making a special grade curse like Jogo shit himself. And despite Jogoat obviously being a joke, I believe Gege did a good job showcasing just how powerful these curses are and how fucked Jujutsu Tech was without Gojo being there to help. And Sukuna in his fight with Jogo embarasses him badly, which shows just how superior Sukuna was to literally everyone. And then came Mahoraga, who helped highlight another important aspect of Sukuna's character: his immense battle IQ. In just a few minutes, he deduced the abilities of the shadow's adaptability and devised the most Sukuna plan ever to take him down: by razing a large portion of Shibuya to the fucking ground, killing Maho and a load of civilians.
The point of this little recap was for me to highlight a moment where Sukuna's portrayal as an unstoppable villain worked to great effect and to highlight how he works best in small doses. He was cruel, sadistic and overpowered his enemies with sheer might and nothing. And he did so in a way that caused the most suffering. All because he can. All because he is the strongest. And although he was not the most interesting villain character-wise, his screentime was just enough where you don’t notice it. Plus there was a lot of promise with his character later on down the line.
The Fallen
Sadly, it only goes downhill from there, as Sukuna downgraded from the vessel of Yuji and bodyhopped to the bum we call Megumi, in a very controversial series of events I won’t be debating about, as it could derail this rant more than it already has. What I will mention is what is in my humble opinion the single dumbest moment in the entire series: Hana falling for Sukuna's porn tier acting. More than just making Hana seem mentally handicapped, it also made me look at Sukuna weirdly. Ryomen Sukuna, King of Curses and strongest sorcerer in history, when caught lacking for the first time ever… resorts to little trickery to weasel his way to survival... really? Having to resort to dumb luck to win instead of just whipping your cock out and asserting dominance seems so unlike the Sukuna that we saw in Shibuya and earlier. The same Sukuna who murdered two teenage girls because he didnt like their tone is practically grovelling his way to victory, all because of the convenience of the one counter being possessed by a donut. He didn’t win it by being the strongest or even by insanely clever planning… he won because Hana is a fucking troglodyte.
This leads me to another point: there is a subtle yet very damming change in Sukuna's personality, where he switches from sadistic madman to some cold, strategic mastermind, which is just… a lot more boring. And it seems because Sukuna can keep his body for longer that Gege can afford to make Suku comparatively less imposing personality wise. And I just don’t find Sukuna to be a mysterious or intriguing enough character for that to work.
STRONG OFFSCREEN
But wait, there's more. After 13 chapters of perhaps the greatest battle in recent memory, comes yet another bizarre writing decision, which was to offscreen Gojo's death for the sake of shocking the audience. Now before you start: no, I have no issue with Suku using the Ten Shadows to ultimately defeat Gojo, nor do I take issue with Gojo's death itself. You can kill that blue eyed bastard again for all I care. I just take issue with it’s execution. You show a Sukuna down in the dumps after eating a Hollow Purple… only to cut immediately to Go/Jo in the next chapter. This jarring juxtaposition mixed with the overwhelmingly clumsy explanation of the world slash after the fact lessens the impact for me and makes it feel more like Sukuna being given a freebie than an actual well earned victory like in the Mahoraga fight. And the binding vow explanation 20 chapters later didn’t make the execution of the death much better and only made Sukuna seem more cowardly, because he had to resort to some last minute bullshit vow to desperately pull off a win. But you want me to believe he wasn’t going all out… sure whatever. Oh yeah, speaking of vows…
Binding Vow galore
Binding Vows in general are tools within the power system that I am incredibly meh about. It’s like a less well defined version of the Nen Contracts, where you make adjustments and sacrifices for the sake of yielding the most results with your CT. When they’re good, they can freshen up the flow of battle (i.e. Overtime) and when they’re bad, they are an obvious crutch in the story to justify people like Sukuna doing things like popping a Domain despite the dogshit output. And it’s not the fact that he is using binding vows that is the problem, it’s that the jujutsu sorcerers (except the goat Todo) are refusing to do the same. Why? Are they dumb? It’s not like it’s some complicated, hidden technique like Simple Domain (fucking Miwa made one) and you literally have a prodigy of a sorcerer named Higuruma, who is a fucking LAWYER, that can come up with clever technicalities for vows. All this to say that this doesn’t make Sukuna seem that much smarter, it just makes our heroes seem dumb.
BETTER CALL HIGURUMA
This deserves a special segment, as the moment with the confiscation was the moment I felt disillusioned by the supposed tension of the story and the author’s hand became more visible to me. After a month of wondering what the tag team of Higu and Yuji would do, how Confiscation would affect Sukuna, well… Judgeman takes away Kamutoke… a weapon that was literally created a few chapters prior to Shinjuku, was only used once and then taken away… wow. With one fell swoop, it made not only Higuruma seem stupid, but it took away from Sukuna as a villain, because it didn’t feel like him showing his superiority over other sorcerer, but rather like the plot bending itself backwards to ensure his victory. And that is not what that character deserves.
In conclusion:
I had more things that I wanted to elaborate on, such as the inconsistent strength levels Sukuna operates on, the BUM Fushiguro as well as the shoddy at best planning from Jujutsu Tech, but honestly I already took too much time writing this out as I am typing this, so this what I wish to summarise with:
Sukuna is a character who I enjoyed more in small, chaotic doses, where his supposed strength was not only seen, but felt. Nowadays I feel like the man has outstayed his welcome, no longer feeling like a threat, but rather just a figure puppeteered by the author to fight because he has to, to overwhelm or get overwhelmed whenever plot demands and someone who is doing whatver only because Gege likes it that way. He does not have the threatening presence like some other calamity type villains. And Sukuna is not:

• A character I love to hate (like Mahito)
• A character I am compelled to see more of or
• A character who I desperately want to see lose

I don’t really feel any kind of way about him one way or the other. And the only reason I want to see him lose is so the story can end. Of course the story is not yet over and I still enjoy JJK for what it is. I just find myself disappointed in the general showcase of Sukuna as a villain. But I have faith in Gege, and am sure he will be talented enough to conclude the story well.