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Taliyah.Based on a post by FinalStand, in 13 parts. Listen to the ► Podcast at Explicit Novels. By lunchtime, she was beginning to feel somewhat selfish. Mikhail had been attentive with a totally unexpected devotion all morning long. While Taliyah was emotionally conflicted about her parent's most recent feuding, it was systematic of a much deeper rift she'd always felt among them. She'd always sensed it; as if something was missing in their lives.To be honest with herself, at first she'd been secretly pleased when Brandy's home life had imploded last summer. Not only had she found herself lusting for Darius over Rashaan, she'd long been envious of the seeming closeness between Big Bob and Jodi May. She'd felt furtive elation when Brandy's mom eloped with Senior Deputy Jenks, shattering the illusion of their happy household.Only later, as she saw the daily sadness in Big Bob, had she begun to regret her envy-driven vindictiveness. Unlike her own, rather distant Father, Big Bob Carson had always made Taliyah welcome in his home and with his daughter. His treatment of her had never jibed with the claims about the White man's supposed racism. In her home, they joked about him, yet she'd never heard Big Bob make a single racist slur in her presence.No, Brandy's Dad had treated her like his second daughter; even going so far to call out Brandy when she was being a bitch to her. As far back as elementary school, he'd made her feel as if Taliyah had a second house to call home; and then Taliyah had repaid his repeated kindness by taking perverse pleasure as his home fell apart. She'd watched Brandy fall into depravity under Darius' spell and said nothing.Taliyah wondered about the vagaries of karma. Brandy's family had been ripped apart and now so was hers. Brandy had found Vlad and now she had Mikhail. This morning, Brandy's mom had come back; and her Mom was here as well. But her Father was nowhere in evidence. Her Mother, Madam Mayor, hadn't mentioned him once.‘Taliyah,' Kaelyne disturbed her ruminations, ‘we're picking sides for volleyball.'Kaelyne was another transformative presence who had snuck into her life as of late. Her knee-jerk reaction when learning the little White girl had a lesbian crush on her was to lash out and mock her. That had infuriated Mrs. Samsonov, pain had rapidly followed. That old White bitch had forced Taliyah to apologize the next day.Over the rest of the following week Taliyah had found herself studying the way Kaelyne looked at her; and hadn't been repulsed. Still, until today she hadn't taken the lesbian's affections seriously. Kaelyne was sensitive to Taliyah's pain and~ compassionate without being obtrusive. Taliyah had responded with a lessening of her often acidic wit.With Brandy taking on solo duties as hostess, Taliyah had been able to recoup in the company of her boyfriend; and 'girlfriend'; thus the source of her guilt. According to Mrs. Samsonov's plan, Brandy and Taliyah had to share their guys with the rest of the Cheer Squad over the course of the day.From what they'd been told, it would keep the cheerleaders firmly out of the hands of the Football Team and other member of the 'Cult of the BBC'; as that racist, psychotic bitch, Gayle Samsonov, called it. And, from what Taliyah and Brandy could see, it made all the ones who had been with their fellas so far want them and only them; it was spooky and somewhat frustrating to watch because Mikhail was her man, damn it!Not in the way Rashaan had been her man because Rashaan hadn't even been his own man, just another pawn of Darius Pope's little high school empire; like her and Brandy. Maybe that was why she was so drawn to the youngest triplet's fierce independence. He was harder to influence than Rashaan had been; which wasn't quite so.She could, in private, convince Rashaan to do things, plan things and stand up for himself, but all the results of her efforts evaporated when he was around Darius; and now she realized that would always be the case for someone like Rashaan. He was good looking and could project leadership, but there was never anything behind it. No drive. No great willpower to overcome any real opposition; and most likely, there never would be.With Mikhail; God! He was so different. Sure he was infuriating, but Taliyah found herself able to cut loose around him; to pop him one when she felt he was doing something stupid; and it wasn't as if he even minded. Oh no, that didn't mean he'd acquiesce, far from it. Normally he'd laugh and evade, taunting her. Yet, that was the way he'd grown up around his brothers and Taliyah was beginning to figure out he was allowing her to treat him the same way; that was was something special.He and his brothers were rough-n-tumble. They had a code for their fighting. While their Code didn't make the inevitable conflicts any less brutal, it at the same time expressed ample fair play, honesty and integrity. And afterwards; there was never any ill will between them. They fought and shit got settled; and Taliyah liked that. That Mikhail allowed her to lay into him was, according to his Mamma, very intimate and personal; and Taliyah was coming to appreciate this fact.‘Mikhail, why don't you and Kaelyne teach my 'Sisters' on the Cheer Squad some manners,' she touched his hand. They were side by side at the counter in the kitchen, him finishing off a few carrot slices while she drank some Gatorade. ‘I need to talk to my Mamma; alone.' Mikhail gave her a brief eye contact, nodded once, and then turned to leave.‘Kaelyne,' she found herself reaching out, stroking the girl's cheek and rubbing her earlobe, ‘Thank you.' The way the smaller woman positively glowed gave Taliyah a spike of pride. She still didn't think she was into girls, but she'd been showering with Brandy since before they were teenagers. A few times Brandy had ran her hands curiously over her darker friend's skin, wishing she tanned so well.In turn, Taliyah had run her hands through Brandy's long, blonde hair, feeling the difference between its silky texture and her own, coarser locks and wishing her hair was so easy to manage. The two girls, lifelong friends, had never considered their behavior anything which 'made them gay'. They were curious and comfortable in each other's presence was all.Taliyah pushed herself away from the counter, turned and dismounted her stool. She'd put up a wall against the World all morning long and she knew she was better than that. She'd wanted her Mother to come and talk to her; to talk to her about her Father; her Mother's husband; and what she was going to do about fixing things. Her Mamma was always the responsible one in the family and had taught her daughter to be the same way. Somehow; her Mamma had to make this right.Le ‘Pearl' Yates.For Le it had been a wild, chaotic week. Things had started out so bad, but not in a way the other girls in the Cheer Squad would have understood. Monday morning, like most of the others; except Brandy and Taliyah; she had been seriously jonesing for some BBC. Hell, unlike every other member of the squad, getting the best cock was why she'd fought so hard to be selected as one of the school's elite bitches in the first place.She hadn't always been that way.Le had been a late bloomer. Worse, she'd never been part of any crowd while growing up. Her Vietnamese-American Mother had come to Kingston from the Texas Gulf Coast to be a nurse. Her Father, the White guy her Mother married, was an oilman working in the Gulf of Mexico months at the time.He was really happy when his wife told him she was pregnant. His company even flew him to Arkansas when she went into delivery early. Let's just say his reaction when he held 'his' daughter wasn't all that joyous. He divorced her a year later and Le had only seen him a few times since. Things had been; tense.It took her a few years to figure out she wasn't like anyone else. Her Mother's extended family, fisher-folk back in Texas, always treated her badly and the younger ones called her names, which was why her Mom had returned to Kingston after a few years. When she was six, she finally figured out she was a 'half-breed' and not in a 'good way'. No White blood had 'watered' down her complexion.Her eyes were product of her Mother's Vietnamese heritage while her nose was from West Africa. He skin was darker than her Mother's, not lighter, and she was much taller, at 5'9', and a compact 112 lbs. Her ass was 'black enough', but her chest was 'too Asian' as in she clearly had the smallest bra size on the team.At the age of eight she'd finally asked her rather traditional Mother who her 'real' Daddy was. On her twelfth birthday, her Mother, after years of badgering, finally broke down and told Le the story. She'd been 'seduced' by a groundsman on the A S U Kingston campus while her 'White' Daddy had been away for months and months at sea. He'd been a smooth operator, her Mother told her.'But why isn't that man my Father now?' she'd pressed her Mother. She'd graduated to referring to the nebulous sperm donor as Father when she was ten. Her Mother hung her head in shame then confessed the Black bastard hadn't wanted her. When she'd told him she was pregnant with what was most likely his child, he'd seemed happy at first.Only as she got 'bigger', things had changed. One day she stumbled upon him cheating with another nursing student. She'd exploded in tears. After the 'new' girl had fled, he 'confessed' he had yet another girl pregnant and two other kids by two other women; and it was over between them. He dumped her.So, her Mother had prayed somehow Le would be born without her White Father figuring out her betrayal; but that hadn't worked out either. She even gave Le the sperm donor's name, Claude Sexton. It turned out Le had sixteen half-brothers and –sisters (by five different women) and he was currently serving time in prison for pharmaceutical theft. Claude's Mamma, her Granny, claimed he was 'not guilty' and some jealous bitch (usually White in her rantings) had set him up;What had fascinated Le though was the 'why' of her Mother's betrayal of her White 'Father'. The few times she'd met him he'd seemed nice. He had remarried, still made good money and had two other, White, children these days. He had never been cruel to her Mother as far as her Mother had ever revealed; so why had she jumped on some Black cock and risked such a profitable union?At the age of twelve, Le was still gangly and under-developed. Puberty was late to the party. Shortly after her Mom's revelation, she began looking at the Black boys at school differently. They were still going from the phase of teasing and bullying girls (and being teased and bullied by some of the bigger girls) to sending the ladies looks of hungry confusion.No guys ever looked at Le that way back then; but suddenly she wanted them to. When she entered High School, she was 'introduced' to the Cheer Squad / Football Team dynamic. All the hottest Black guys and most beautiful girls (Black and White) belonged to that top social tier; and she had no hope of getting in the way she was.She also had another niggling problem. She was smart and unfortunately, smart girls were Not what those two groups were looking for.But, Le had a Plan. First off, she took up a paper route to make enough money to join the Dance School; because the Cheerleaders always seemed to pick the Hot girls with dance experience; and her Mother couldn't afford to send her with what she made.Secondly, she began purposely getting 25 to 35% of all her homework and test answers wrong. Le had to lower her academic profile starting her freshman year so hopefully no one would remember how smart she had been in Middle School. She added to this deception by telling everyone her name was 'Pearl', even the teachers, and always wearing long pig tails because she thought it fed into the ‘Cutesy' Asian stereotype; and they bought it.Lastly, she began working on her physique and fashion sense to make herself more noticeable to the people who really mattered. Her body's natural development helped. Belatedly her hormones kicked in and her breast began to get bigger. Of equal importance, with all her exercise and dedication her 'lower chasse' began getting the boy's notice. When their eyes finally got to her face, they also noticed how exotically different she was.She enjoyed the first touching; and kissing. She also knew the unspoken rules: Don't be a skank and put out for just anybody. The Football Team only selected the most choice ladies and that included the ones they didn't consider 'total whores'; thus their exclusive property.She lucked out by having Randi Leigh Upshaw befriend her. Randi Leigh's mother had been a cheerleader back in the day and was currently a school booster and member of the PTA. Sure, Randi Leigh was a condescending, manipulative bitch, but she opened doors into social circles which would have been far harder to breach as an outsider.And all that degradation and hard work had paid off when the old Cheer Squad Team Captain handed her a cheer uniform, welcomed her to the team and then introduced her to her first gang-bang. Five long hours afterwards, the smiling Captain gave her a 'Morning After' pill and told her were to go to get her I U D. She'd been taking BBC five / six times a week ever since and loving it; her Mother's infidelity finally understood.Until, for some bizarre reason, Brandy and Taliyah, this year's Co-Captains, had decided to launch an utterly unlooked for and unwanted rebellion against Darius Pope; Football God and one of the best cocks on the team. Le had been blind-sided, as had all of the other cheerleaders. The only two questions were how much hell was Darius going to put those two through for their impertinence and who would end up in the top spot once he was done.But then Darius and six other footballers (including two of the other best cocks in Le's estimation) were destroyed in the school parking lot after a game. Her whole world appeared to crumble and changed. Randi Leigh; idiotically; threw herself at Rashaan as if he could somehow assume Darius' mantle. Le initially supported her because at least Randi Leigh promised a return to the glorious days of orgies and bukkake cum baths.Wednesday morning, it hadn't taken a telepath, or that guy from Psych, to figure out something serious had happened to both Randi Leigh and Sultana (the other challenger). Randi Leigh couldn't even keep Betty Jo Sterling (her other supporter) in line and poor Betty Jo was easily amused by a laser pointer and kitten emojis for God's sake!All that led to her being highly suspicious of Taliyah luring her, Vantrice Kirby and Mia Ryker to the Music Room during Lunch Thursday. Taliyah had told them the whole team was meeting yet when Le surreptitiously checked her iPhone App, only Brandy's phone was close by. She was actually kind of terrified some sort of beat-down was in the offing when they stumbled in and found;; Mikhail and Vlad Samsonov reclining on the piano cover with a sexual sated; no, devastated, Brandy Crystal Carson curled up between them. Le knew what 'fucked stupid' looked like and Brandy definitely qualified. Vantrice and Mia began protesting (these 'boys' weren't on the Football Team). Le was busy putting 'A' together with 'B' then 'C'.In this case: (A) Brandy and Taliyah's sudden defiance, (B) Randi Leigh and Sultana's sudden cessation of (serious) resistance and now (C) Brandy's obvious physical pleasure radiating out for all to see. Le's ever-present blow-pop nearly fell out of her mouth in shock. Whatever her other two teammates (Vantrice and Mia) were thinking, Le knew she had to have 'some of that'.‘Which one is for me?' she had turned to Taliyah, her carefully crafted 'silly little Asian girl' façade momentarily slipping. Taliyah grinned like the sly fox she thought she was.‘Mikhail is mine, but I can share,' she purred as she began to strip. Even as she joined Taliyah in removing her clothing, Le did her own eyeball math. Mikhail was definitely more intrigued with Vantrice than either her, or Mia.How did she know the difference between the two triplets? Well, anyone who thought it was Mikhail beaten up by Darius' people, not Alexander, was a fool. Darius wouldn't have made that error. Otherwise, Mikhail was looking at them like a starving wolf staring at pieces of meat; or sheep. Vlad's eyes kept flickering down to Brandy in something a less romantic person could confuse with love. She headed toward Vlad.‘Can you make me happy like Brandy?' Le sashayed toward the middle triplet, socially shedding 60 IQ points along the way. Boys liked them dumb, right?‘Le,' he smiled; not leered, ‘I think I can make you your own kind of happy,' he volleyed back. Okay, that second part was kind of sappy, but he actually recalled her real first name which hadn't happened in over a year.‘Pearl, stop that,' Vantrice got indignant. ‘These White boys; ‘‘I want to look like Brandy,' Le looked over her shoulder. ‘Don't you?'Vantrice stuttered, Mia was indecisive, Taliyah clearly wasn't going to let them bolt without a struggle and Mikhail was closing in to help.‘Sorry Mia, but I have a hunger for Black chicks,' he moved the blonde aside.‘What?' from Mia.‘Huh?' from Vantrice and;‘Best watch yourself, Mister,' from Taliyah, all aimed at Mikhail. Le opted to focus on Vlad who was certainly fixated on her.‘I want to taste,' she settled down beside him, reaching for his delicious looking piece of man-meat.‘How about we '69'?' he offered.‘I like the way you think,' she glowed. Normally they didn't give her the option. Le put her blow-pop on a desk then went to work.‘Eep!' she squeaked as he effortlessly picked her up and laid her out beside Brandy. He took a few licks of her vulva then;‘Mia, come over here,' he beckoned the blonde girl who seemed to be at loose ends. Le was too busy exploring the texture and taste of his glans and shaft. It was her first White cock; she'd had thicker; yet she felt it would be more than enough to satisfy if Vlad's stamina equaled his dimensions;‘Lay down beside her,' Vlad had directed Mia. She still seemed uncertain and Le wanted to keep Vlad happy for the nonce, so she reached up, took Mia by the hand and gently pulled her to her side.‘Ah; ‘ Mia began purring. Vlad must have been physically stimulating her with his right hand even as his mouth and left hand pleasured her. Damn; Vlad knew his stuff.The real magic began when, after she let him know she was ready; which had always been the reason for guys going down on her, to get her engine running; Vlad had gone to town on her cunt. He licked, tongue-twirled and nibbled her clit, put three fingers into her snatch and, after some teasing, another in her ass. She'd never had a guy pet her G-spot before, but Vlad did.Her inarticulate utterances weren't new, but more protracted than she was used to. She recovered quickly, yet not quickly enough to stop her new lover from moving on to Mia who gladly let him go down on her as well. Le had propped herself up and begun to look around when she noticed a reclining Brandy studying the three of them.‘That felt nice, really nice,' she communicated after a few seconds.‘Don't I know it,' Brandy sighed. She didn't seem to be unhappy with her, or Vlad. There was a pregnant pause as Vlad continued to devote himself to Mia's gratification. ‘All three triplets are wonderful, but I think I've got the best one.'‘Are we ever going to be with the Football Team again?' Le'd wondered.‘Hmmm; ‘ Brandy frowned then, ‘Vlad, Pearl isn't convinced.'And then he'd gone and 'convinced' her, which had been odd. For a moment, when he returned to her, he'd seemed distracted, or put out. Once he made eye contact, Le felt as if their whole world contracted down to just the two of them.Or that was how it had been recalled by Le later as she tried to remember every erotic murmur, sensuous movement, whispered word and tantalizing slap of flesh against flesh. They hadn't fucked. They had made love and until Vlad, she hadn't know the difference. It was sex; but with the difference being she felt he really gave a damn, and not only about how she felt right then, but how she felt, period. It had been so different; and exciting; and so worth repeating.Which brought her back to today, at Brandy's house, playing around the pool and trying not to pull Vlad aside for another round of whatever he had done to her. Le had been trying to figure out this new pecking order and how to best profit from it. She wasn't so egotistical she thought she could steal Vlad away from Brandy; she accepted Brandy had more of the feminine traits which drew Vlad's eyes.Then there was the ravenous way Randi Leigh regarded the young man when she thought Brandy wasn't keeping an eye on her. The way Betty Jo and Alondra teased him was even;‘You spend a whole bunch of time watching what other people are doing,' was whispered into her ear. Le nearly tumbled off the recliner she'd been using.She was able to catch her blow-pop before it fell out of her mouth with judicious use of her lips thus buying her a little more time and stopping her from gasping in fear. Mrs. Samsonov had snuck up on her.‘Ma; Ma; Mrs. Samsonov? Huh?' she was a bit too slow on the comeback.‘You can call me Gayle,' the crouched, mature lady regarded her; much like a feral cat gazing at a frightened field mouse.‘Ah; okay, Gayle,' she hammed it up with a cute tilt of the head. The older woman's eyes narrowed.‘I am beginning to think you aren't quite as dumb as you pretend to be,' Gayle murmured. ‘Now why would that be?'‘What be?' Le played along. Mrs. Samsonov's look became downright menacing.‘I don't like being played for the fool,' she whispered. ‘I'm real sure Vlad and his brothers will be even less amused.'Then, in a flash, the triplet's mother stood and smiled down at her, though Le could sense the humor didn't touch her eyes, or her words. ‘Have fun this weekend, Pearl. Act dumb around school if you like, but my children and I don't have time for such games.'‘I; Mrs.; Gayle, why; how did you figure it out?' Le's protests went from lame to a whisper. When denial was clearly no longer an option, she wanted to know what she'd done to give herself away.Gayle studied her for a few; very long; seconds.‘Smart people can act stupid, but stupid people can't act smart. That being said, really dumb people have bad body posture, often have their mouths open when they don't know what to say; not your candy; and don't react when they themselves say stupid shit,' Gayle enlightened her.‘You make simple statements, but not stupid ones; like Alondra and Betty Jo do. They stay stupid things while you don't. True, they are dumber than most, but they are the ones you are trying to model yourself after, failing, and failing in a manner a suitably observant person can pick up on. After all, for the past two years, how many guys, or girls, have wanted to test your conversational skills?'Le was taken aback at how helpful the older lady was and began taking mental notes.‘Are you; how angry are you with me?' Le worried.‘We accept you've had to deal with different social factors at Davis Consolidated (High School) before we came here. Choices you made last year and before now are in the past. If you don't want to learn from your mistakes, that's on you.'‘If we change?'‘You are no longer cum dumps for the Football Teams. You are the Supreme Female Social Organization with the Samsonov boys making sure you won't be abused, or used as sexual trophies.‘But there still will be sex?' Le gulped. Gayle Samsonov's countenance was downright savage.‘Would you do every member of the Football Team, or just my Vlad?' she posed the question (trap). Le really liked the Football gangbangs, blowjobs and bukkake sessions. Her hunger to embrace the madness which had turned her Mother away from her (White) Father and brought her (Le) into existence came into conflict with her desire to recapture the personal experience she'd shared with Vlad.‘Isn't he mostly interested in Brandy?'‘He's devoted to Brandy, but Brandy will let him spend time with you as long as you support Brandy and Taliyah; plus you keep Vlad's interest because it is the right thing to do,' Mrs. Samsonov explained. Le wasn't used to thinking of either Brandy, or Taliyah, as magnanimous, except;‘Do Brandy and Taliyah confide in you?' Le made an educated leap. Of course, Taliyah's mother was opposed to all things Fonteneau; but here she was, chaperoning the same party, and Brandy had been utterly under Darius' spell at the start of the year; yet clearly was now madly devoted to Gayle's middle son.Gayle's grin lost some of its hostile quality.‘Clever indeed.'Le gave a shy smile in response.‘Enjoy the weekend, Pearl. Open up to Vlad if you get the chance. He's not intimidated by smart women, he likes reading; not as much as sex, but he's still happy to learn; and teach,' Gayle imparted. As she walked away, Le had to wonder how her whole world had transformed; no; evolved. She hoped it was evolving into something much more intriguing than what they were all surrendering. She jumped up and ran to catch up with the older woman. There was so much more she could learn.Victoria ‘Mad Vicky' Orem.‘Come on, Alexander, join us beating up these cheerleader-bitches,' Vicky pleaded with the oldest Samsonov triplet. She'd scampered over to him because her team needed the help and she wasn't sure Kaelyne would be able to return with Mikhail (and Taliyah) from inside.Currently it was her, Kaelyne, Vlad, Sgt. Louisa Petrakis (the State Cop) and Ms. Blanchard versus Missy Brandy, Sultana, Noémie Lucie, Amber Lee and Misty Dawn. With the size, or lack thereof, of herself and Kaelyne, the plan was to replace Ms. Blanchard and the Sarge with Mikhail and/or Alexander.‘I'm still busted up,' he grinned up at her.‘Oh, come on. Don't be a wimp,' she teased him, her fists on her thin, boney hips and thrust out her small chest. Her brand new white, string bikini shown on her tan-less body with the top being so conservative with the fabric it consisted of little more than two tringles kept together by their tie strings. If only she'd had more than 'A' cup sized boobs to fill them;‘Well, if you can pull me up, I'll do my best,' he conceded. Sure, she was 90 lbs. soaking wet while he was 220 lbs., but Vicky was fearless and determined to avenge the earlier pool massacre. She yanked, yanked, made some progress then went for a two hand grip on his left hand. Alexander reversing things, lightning-quick and pulled her down across his body, catching her by surprise.‘Hey!' she protested quite vocally.‘I'd like to kiss you,' Alexander requested passionately.Shock, pleasure, leaning down into Alexander; and nipping his nose.‘Ow,' he complained.‘Took you long enough,' Vicky teased him.Alexander's sudden, expressive and very public sign of affection had been the last thing she'd expected. Yes, they had exchanged sexually charged barbs and erotic innuendo for the past few days; but honestly, Vicky had felt the Samsonov she craved was beyond her. She Knew all the cheerleaders were better looking and even Kaelyne had bigger boobs. Even the 'old ladies' were disappointingly curvaceous, busty and intriguing; at least to the guys.‘Am I going to get that kiss?' Alexander brightened up.‘I don't know,' she vaulted onto his recliner so she ended up straddling his stomach just above the top of his trunks. ‘I kinda like the idea of sexually torturing you,' she added as she sat down; on him.‘Vicky!' Kaelyne reappeared out of the house with Mikhail. ‘Are you two coming?'‘Ocupado!' Vicky triumphantly pronounced. Only then, with her palms placed on Alexander's muscular pectorals, did she lean in for that kiss.‘Yippee!' Kaelyne whooped back. She truly was Vicky's best friend.‘Hey Vicky, don't break him,' Mikhail added in his own teasing.‘I make no promises,' Vicky shot back loudly and proudly. In reality, she had zero sexual experience. She had just had her first kiss; which was warm, wet and wonderful; and she was totally virgin.Vicky had never fit in, battled with ADHD most of her life and had never felt the desire to conform to any of the norms of Kingston, or Davis County. Her hair was always off-color, her only true friend was a shy, introverted, gun-loving lesbian nearly as physically under-developed as she was and, despite the oft-promise of pain, she'd never knuckled under to the bullies.Her musical tastes were unknown bands from other continents and she despised the Sports Religion, so she had expected to serve out her High School years in social exile; but the arrival of the Samsonov's had changed all that. Now she was at a Pool Party with the Cheer Squad; even though as an addendum to Kaelyne; and sexually taunting one hunk of a guy.They kissed twice more before Vicky began serpentining down his body. Lips caressed Alexander's chin, Adam's apple and sternum. Awkwardly, she reached a hand between them and between her spread legs, patting her partner's swimsuit. It took him a few seconds to figure out what Vicky was searching for.‘Umm,' he coughed, somewhat embarrassed. Vicky was turning out to be far more physically aggressive than he'd assumed. ‘It has; ah; expanded down my left leg.'‘Oh!' Vicky popped up, giving Alexander a wicked grin like some demented pixie. ‘Thanks.'She was doubly pleased. He was both not so offended as to be put off plus he was aroused. Check that; triply pleased! Alexander's Baloney Pony Was Huge! (In her inexperienced estimation). She grabbed that manly earthworm and began maneuvering it 'due north'. Soon it was rubbing beneath her covered vulva. Wiggling on it felt wonderful.Alexander's moan was almost as pleasing.‘Oh; ‘ she taunted him, ‘does someone like that?'Alexander gave two, pained nods.What 'Mad Vicky' lacked in real world expertise she compensated for with a rich, diverse and ignored 'For 18+' warning labels, internet history.She pushed herself up slowly, adding an extra twist to her wicked grin when Alexander's eyes flickered to her bikini-top covered assets. Her own quick assessment revealed that while her breasts remained small, her puffy areolas and thick, stubby nipples were flushed with blood and making indentations against her scanty covering. As she kept pushing up, Vicky couldn't help but feel victorious.She had Alexander's cock angling toward his belly button (with the tip no longer contained by his trunks) which had the added benefit of the muscle separating her labia (though equally under wraps). Damn, it felt fine! Vicky was now perpendicular to Alexander's reclining form. Her guy / victim was totally focused on her. The only thing which could make things better was to; He he he he; rub it in.Vicky raised her arms over her head, fingers interlocked then began gyrating and rocking back and forth on his aroused rod.‘Oh Yeah!' she exulted. Things only got better.After a few cycles, Alexander propped himself up with his right elbow and reached out with his left hand, placing it just below her right breast.Vicky figured he was testing her reactions. She was positively luminescent. The oldest Samsonov triplet took that as permission to move three fingers up so he could began playing with her erect nipple through her top. That felt so fine, too. The better, kept getting better.‘Hey!' Misty Dawn Sizemore protested. ‘What's that little freak doing with our guy?'Yep! Vicky's soul soared. She'd stolen a guy the cheerleaders wanted. She was doing her rendition of a barrel-riding/pole-dancing girl routine on top of him for all of those bitches to see. And the better just kept on coming.‘You like?' she resumed her taunting. Alexander nodded again. His words were unexpected.‘I really like your body, Vicky,' he expressed with such genuine openness and innocent trust it caused the tiny temptress to pause.‘You do, don't you?' she barely annunciated.‘Yeah. These nipples look absolutely delicious, you have this pert, tight little ass that wiggles every time you take a bouncing step and your smile is luminous, Vicky. Has no one has ever told you that before?'She digested his compliments and more before deciding he both was not playing her and was really, really sweet.‘No,' she added a little extra wiggle, ‘You would be the first.' Pause. ‘So, you like watching my ass?'‘Behave,' Gayle Samsonov shouted from across the pool. She and Pearl Yates were walking together down to the lawn set aside for the volleyball match.So many replies;‘But I don't want to,' Vicky faux-whined. ‘He's so yummy.'‘I wasn't talking to you, Vicky. I was warning my eldest,' Gayle laughed.‘I don't want to, Ma,' Alexander joined the protest. ‘She's so yummy!'‘Don't make me come over there,' Gayle stopped and shook her finger in their direction. Alexander flopped down and groaned. He even draped his left elbow over his eyes.‘Does this mean we stop?' Vicky get gyrating on his cock.‘I'm afraid so. Going against my Ma is dangerous. Her mean-streak is legendary among those lucky enough to be left alive,' he moaned. ‘Trust me, Vicky' he moved his arm so they were making long, in depth eye contact once more, ‘I'll get you later.'‘What about all the other girls?' she play-pouted. She was really loving this banter.‘Can I leave it at 'Mom's evil plan requires me and my Brothers to romance the Cheer Squad'; please?' Alexander frowned. Vicky wanted to know more. Accepting anything with blind obedience wasn't in her. ‘You are the one who engages me. I confess I didn't see you right away. I had some other crap on my mind, but I see you now and I'm honest about really liking what you're showing.'Pause.‘You are still going to fuck me, right?' she ground her crotch down on his cock.‘Hell yeah,' he coughed. ‘Can't you feel how hard you are making me?'‘Teehee,' Vicky giggled. ‘Just don't go all around school bragging about it,' she reiterated an earlier exchange they'd shared. ‘I'm not that kind of girl.' Total Lie.‘As I recall you are a 'write her name on the bathroom stalls' kind of girl,' he laughed.Vicky snickered.‘Don't make me have to tattoo my name on your dick,' she faux-threatened.‘Ouch,' Alexander winched. ‘Have I told you how much I adore your ass?'‘And my eyes,' she preened. She gave his cock one more vigorous circuit of stimulation then dismounted. ‘Let's go play volleyball before your Mamma has to come back up here and kick my adorable little ass.'‘How about we go down and you sit in my lap as we watch?' he offered instead. ‘I'm kind of still in a great deal of pain. Cracked ribs and all.'‘Fine,' Vicky began pulling the large man-boy up, ‘Kaelyne and I will tag in and out because, while I like that dick, I still want to kick some cheerleader ass.'‘Are you any good at volleyball,' he asked as they hobbled down to the gathering, his left arm draped over her shoulders.‘Never played before in my life. I rocked at tetherball in Kindergarten. How much harder can this be?' Vicky joked.Alexander snorted. Vicky was soaking up the jealous, angry looks being sent her way as she helped him approach. Would she pay for her usurpation later? Most likely, but the promise of retribution from those who thought they were better than her had never stopped her before; and they certainly weren't going to stop her now. This was turning out to be one of the best days of her life.Taliyah and Dominique.Taliyah found her Mother in the Carson's den running her finger over various books on the shelf while drinking a tall glass of 'something'.‘Mamma, how are you going to fix this?' she started off. Dominique looked over her shoulder then slowly turned around, a rather unhappy look on her face.‘Baby, there is no fixing what's wrong with your Daddy and I.'‘Mamma!' Taliyah shouted.
'Land of the Lustrous' is a masterpiece that tells a complex and multifaceted story about what it means to be human. Ionatan and Ravi dive deep into the series, breaking down Haruko Ichikawa's work by discussing both the anime adaptation by Orange and the entirety of the manga, themes of change and existentialism accompanied by Buddhist philosophy, and the journey of an incredibly compelling protagonist in Phos.
The Blessed Beauty Podcast - Simple Beauty Advice for Busy Catholic Women
"Struggling with oily roots and dry ends? Find out how to fix it with the right shampoo and technique! 00:00 There IS a right way to shampoo your hair 00:37 Common Shampooing Mistakes 01:43 Choosing the Right Shampoo for Your Scalp 04:10 Proper Shampooing Technique 07:18 Double Cleansing for Your Scalp 08:45 Rinsing and Final Tips 10:45 Personal Recommendations and Conclusion Here's my YouTube video about how to take care of Dry Damaged Hair after 50 - (Basically how to take care of your dry ends!) https://youtu.be/6xlo2UyPziI I now offer 1:1 Coaching! Need 1:1 help with your makeup or skincare and want fast answers and personalized recommendations? Click the link to book - (Keep checking back if you don't see availability.) https://tidycal.com/jenniferchristopherson/beauty-strategy-session-skincare-60min20240117175913 I can also help you with my Skincare Protocols and Makeup Guides!
Think unsexy thought. Think unsexy thoughts. Think unsexy thoughts.Topics included corrections, Yeates and Son, parallax, eclipses, Dunsink Time, Thomas Moore, peristalsis, Bob Doran, Take off that white hat!, Huguenots, the princess of the Lestrygonians, Leopold Bloom's failed attempt to think unsexy thoughts, Bloom as sideways Odysseus, Bloom failing to destroy Molly's suitor, and a quick escape.Support us on Patreon to access episodes early, bonus content, and a video version of our podcast. Blooms & Barnacles Social Media:Facebook | Twitter | InstagramSubscribe to Blooms & Barnacles:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube
In this episode, Henrik takes us on a unstructured journey walk the complexities of self-promotion, cultural differences, and the challenges of pursuing one's dreams. With his signature blend of humor and introspection, Henrik reflects on his experiences as an actor, author, and podcaster in Sweden, where bragging is often frowned upon.He shares personal anecdotes about his sister's struggles with publishing, his own journey through acting school, and the lessons he's learned about the importance of hard work and self-belief. Henrik's thoughts on privilege, success, and the nature of competition offer a thoughtful counterpoint to a world often divided into winners and losers.As he experiments with exaggerated self-promotion, Henrik invites listeners to play along, encouraging them to describe themselves in an over-the-top manner. Throughout the episode, he touches on topics ranging from religion to language learning, all while maintaining his goal of gently lulling you to sleep.This episode is a perfect example of Henrik's "totally wacko stream of consciousness," blending humor, self-reflection, and soothing tones to create a unique bedtime experience. Whether you're struggling with insomnia or simply seeking a moment of calm, Henrik's rambling thoughts and gentle voice provide the perfect backdrop for drifting off into dreamland.For more information on Henrik Ståhl, click here: https://linktr.ee/Henrikstahl Become a supporting member and listen to ad free episodes at: https://plus.acast.com/s/falli-asleep-with-henrik. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
UNICO: AWAKENING is all about a young unicorn named Unico, who spreads positivity, and garners the wrath of the Goddess Venus, cursing him to forget his own memories. Saved from oblivion by the kindhearted West Wind, Unico continues to help others, before having to escape Venus again and begin a new adventure. Conceived anew by author Samuel Sattin and artist team Gurihiru, and developed in collaboration with Tezuka Productions, UNICO: AWAKENING is a groundbreaking reboot with striking full-color artwork and reading left to right in the Western comics style to match the original manga. Fans of Hayao Miyazaki, The Witch Hat Atelier series, and Land of the Lustrous by Haruko Ichikawa will fall in love with Unico and his misadventures!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.
This week, we are over the moon to share with you our very special guest: LEAH WILLIAMS! The iconic writer of X-Factor, Power Girl, and next week's Gotham City Sirens sat down with us to share one of her all time favorites: LAND OF THE LUSTROUS by Haruko Ichikawa! It's a genre-defying epic that is part magical girl, part coming-of-age, part body horror, and all heart. it has this expansive and ambitious worldbuilding, with a mythose that sucks you in and exponentially amps up the tension.
I studion sitter Martin, Ludvig, Theo och Saga Jonasson. Saga Jonasson är tillbaka och ersätter Theo med veckans weeb-varning. Hon pratar om sin älsklingsanime Land of the Lustrous och kämpar med att förklara behoven hos en sten. Martin har sett på ungdomsfilm och suckar tydligt om The Maze Runner-serien, hela redaktionen går igenom den gamla Mad Max-trilogin inför biopremiären av Furiosa och Ludvig får fem minuter åt att prata om den gamla klassikern The Sting. Vi lovar att avsnittet är exakt 60 minuter långt. 18:26 - Intro 25:55 - The Maze Runner 48:48 - Mad Max 1:11:28 - Land of the Lustrous 1:42:11 - The Sting 1:48:10 - Tre Snabba Lyssna på avsnittet på Spotify, Soundcloud eller där du hittar dina podcasts. Du hittar allting samlat på: linktr.ee/medisradio (länk finns i bion). Har DU något att säga till oss? Tips på något att prata om, åsikter om något vi sagt eller vill kanske bara säga hej? Skriv till oss på Facebook, följ oss på Instagram @medisradio och mejla till oss på medisradio@gmail.com. Vill ni se oss spela spel på Twitch så följ oss på @MedisRadioTV. Musik: Pontus Ljung
This episode focuses on a some anime and manga news, but also unlike usual we focused heavily on the business side regarding anime.Join us as Aray & Aunn go over this weeks news!Anime+ is a new pod that embodies everything anime and anime related.We're available anywhere that you listen to your podcasts:Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and so much more!Youtube: The East Coast Brown CastTwitter: @Anime_Plus_PodIG/Tiktok: @animepluspodcastJoin Our Community on Discord: https://discord.gg/YZQUZQAKWaWebsite: https://animeplusnetwork.comhttps://dropclic.com/Discount code: animeplusSupport us on Patreon - patreon.com/user?u=90088772https://discord.com/invite/anime-plusArticles used in this episode:Arknights: Rise from Ember TV Anime Announcedhttps://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-27/arknights-rise-from-ember-tv-anime-announced/.210276Land of Lustrous coincided the manga ending with appearance of Pons-Brooks comethttps://twitter.com/AniNewsAndFacts/status/1783968544318959908One Piece Novel: Zoro Announcedhttps://comicbook.com/anime/news/one-piece-novel-zoro-manga/Former MAPPA Executive Establishes New Anime Planning Companyhttps://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-22/former-mappa-executive-establishes-new-anime-planning-company/.210096Japanese Music Sales Revenue Increases by 10% in 2023https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-26/japanese-music-sales-revenue-increases-by-10-percent-in-2023/.210100Japan's Animation Home Video Sales Decrease Again by 8% in 2023https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-22/japan-animation-home-video-sales-decrease-again-by-8-percent-in-2023/.210097My Hero Academia Ranks #1 on U.S. Monthly Bookscan March Listhttps://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-23/my-hero-academia-ranks-no.1-on-u.s-monthly-bookscan-march-list/.210126Fist of the North Star Gets a Kitchen Knife Kickstarter Campaignhttps://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2024-04-22/fist-of-the-north-star-gets-a-kitchen-knife-kickstarter-campaign/.209830Netflix Streams Live-Action Golden Kamuy Film on May 19https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-04-24/netflix-streams-live-action-golden-kamuy-film-on-may-19/.210165Netflix Streams New Episodes for Pokémon Horizons Anime on May 10https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2024-04-24/netflix-streams-new-episodes-for-pokemon-horizons-anime-on-may-10/.210163FaZe Clan layoffs 2024: List of members laid off so farhttps://www.sportskeeda.com/esports/news-faze-clan-layoffs-2024-list-members-reportedly-laid-far
Nos reunimos y hablamos de noticias como trailer de Wolverine & Deadpool, posible anuncio de “The Summer Hikaru Died”, final de manga de Land of the Lustrous, análisis del stream de Metaphor Re Fantazio, EVO Japan 2024 y impacto del anime actual. Recomendamos la pelicula Late Night With The Devil. Luego impresiones de anime de Primavera 2024.
This week we are so excited to invite editor of Anime Feminist Dr Alex Henderson to talk about LGBTQIA+ representation in anime!
Join Gem enthusiasts Jay and Aaron as they discuss Land Of The Lustrous!
This pilot episode aims to put the new format to the test. Let's see how it goes!Every month, I listen to every single Video Game Music (VGM) track that pops up on streaming services and craft a free mixtape out of my favorites. Sometimes, it's from a game that has just hit the shelves, and other times, it's from games that have just released their soundtracks online. Start discovering new artists and new games with NOWPLAYING!Chapters & credits:(00:00:04) God of War Ragnarök Valhalla"Valhalla", by Bear McCreary(00:04:40) Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora"Child of Two Worlds", by Pinar Toprak(00:06:50) Invincible Presents: Atom Eve"dont have a fear (main title)", by Milk & Bone(00:09:40) Against the Storm"Lustrous", by Mikolaj Kurpios(00:13:16) Money Heist: Ultimate Choice"A Heist, of Course", by Stephen Rippy(00:14:51) Snacko"Kingdom That Echoes Millenia (Far-Reaching Kingdom Remix), by Dale North, Camellia(00:18:25) Picayune Dreams"Interstellar (VS Picayune Phase 3)", by milkypossum(00:22:43) Teamfight Tactics"Slow Groovin' (Disconauts)", by Brendon Williams(00:25:32) Gran Turismo 7"Race Results 04", by Yasuhisa Inoue(00:26:10) GTA Online"LOWRIDERS", by DaM-FunK, Oh No(00:29:17) Karma The Game of Destiny"Map Loading", by Anthony FlammiaFollow NOWPLAYING to keep track of every single VGM release of 2024 and gain access to hefty playlists
This week,We kick off with questions from YOU, our dedicated listeners. The hosts delve into queries that add a personal and community touch to the episode.The festive spirit takes center stage as they move into a discussion about the Winter Holiday and New Year's events in Pokémon GO. The hosts share their thoughts on the intricacies of the overworked map and encounter screens during the Winter Holiday Event, providing insights into the event's highlights and improvements.The energy amps up with a game of "Play Your Dex Right," a higher or lower game that challenges the hosts' knowledge of Pokémon's places in the Pokédex. The game adds a competitive and entertaining element to the episode.Next, the hosts explore the latest Pokémon GO news, featuring The Lustrous Odyssey Event, the Polygon Community Day Classic, and the Eggs-pedition January Ticket. They discuss event details, spawns, and the overall excitement that these events bring to the Pokémon GO community.The episode progresses with the unveiling of the results of Mark's Poll, offering a glimpse into the Pokémon GO community's opinions on a selected topic. The hosts then dive into a review of "Your Shinies of the Week," celebrating the remarkable catches submitted by dedicated listeners.A massive thank you to all of our Patrons for your support, with credited Patrons from featured tiers below:#GOLDHermesNinjaJBCliffordMertDerbyRussKerry & ZacharyConnor LeeApex_171MUFTiBarside2JLH1919HyeboneMaz a.k.a OzmalionheartMandy Croft#SILVERTingLay02NukemzCeeCeeismadLuke J TuohyKLXVISilv3rGoonDell HazardSnowrooSpindianaSteve In NorwayLori BeckMacfloofSaul HaberfieldElminster of ShadowdaleLewis BennDominic BrewinSupport the showFind us on Niantic Campfire: CLICK MESend us a voice message on WhatsApp: +44 7592695696If you'd like to buy merch, you can find us by clicking HERE for U.K. store, HERE for U.S. Oceana store or copy this link: https://incensed-podcast.myspreadshop.co.uk/ for U.K. store or this link: https://incensed-podcast.myspreadshop.com/ for U.S. Oceana store!Hosted By: PoGoMiloUK, Ian Waterfall, Masterful 27 & Casual CoopsProduced & Edited By: Ian Waterfall & PoGoMiloUK. Pokémon is Copyright Gamefreak, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company 2001-2016All names owned and trademarked by Nintendo, Niantic, The Pokémon Company, and Gamefreak are property of their respective owners.
Keskustelemme mangojen kansista ja kansikuvista sekä siitä, mitä kaikkea niillä voi tehdä. Ajankohtaisina aiheina puhumme mangan rastereita valmistavan firman IC:n haastattelusta sekä siitä, miten Hunter × Hunterin tekijä Yoshihiro Togashi kertoi julkisesti yhden sarjalleen suunnittelemista lopetuksista. Lukujonossa kokeilemme Golden Kamyun tekijä Satoru Nodan uutta sarjaa Dogsred, jossa entinen taitoluistelija aloittaa koululaisjääkiekon Hokkaidolla. --- Kommentoi | Bluesky | Mastodon | X | Instagram --- (01:03) – KUULUMISET: JOULUKALENTERIT - Maaretin Mastodon-ketju ja Bluesky-ketju jäätelöjoulukalenterista - Missing Link -blogin joulukalenterit löytyvät tällä hetkellä blogin yläpalkista - Mangakartan joulukalenteri (13:01) – MANGAKANNET: ESITTELY (14:55) – MANGAKANNET: TEHTÄVÄT - Jakso 56, jossa puhuimme siitä, miten mangan lukemisen kokemus muuttuu kun lukee luvuittain tai pokkareittain - Yona of the Dawn -kannet - The Geek Ex-Hitman -kannet - Fullmetal Alchemist -kannet - Jakso 84, jossa puhuimme sarjasta ja sen kansista - Spy x Family -kannet - Jakso 53, jossa puhuimme sarjasta ja sen kansista - Komi Can't Communicate -kannet - Delicious in Dungeon -kannet (28:40) – MANGAKANNET: POSEERAUKSET VS TILANNEKUVAT - FMA-juhlaomnibusjulkaisun kannet edustavat huonointa poseerauskannen tyyppiä: kussakin kannessa on hahmo pönöttämässä ilman mitään lisäajatuksia - Inuyasha-kannet - One Piece -kannet - The Promised Neverland -pokkarin 14 kansi - I Want to Hold Aono-kun So Badly I Could Die -kannet - Jakso 92, jossa puhuimme sarjasta ja sen kansista - Yatta-tachi-sivusto julkaisee kansikuvalliset listaukset kunkin kuukauden aikana julkaistavista manga- ja ranobepokkareista - Tilannekuva luo tunnun siitä, että se nappaa luonnollisen hetken hahmojen elämästä: - A Side Character's Love Story -pokkarin 8 kansi - Hitorijime My Hero -pokkarin 14 kansi - Poseerauskuva taas tuo vaikutelman siitä, että se on nimenomaisesti kansikuvaksi aseteltu: - Matcha Made in Heaven -pokkarin 7 kansi - Joskus kansikuva on ikään kuin sarjan maailman sisällä otettu valokuva: - Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead -pokkarin 12 kansi - Grand Blue Dreaming -kannet - …ja takakannet jatkavat tilannetta koomisesti (kuva) - Kansijoulukalenterin luukku 17, jossa puhuimme pokkarin 6 kannesta - Shadows House -pokkarin 5 kansi (41:22) – MANGAKANNET: JATKUVUUS KANSIEN VÄLILLÄ - Nana-kannet muodostavat jatkotarinan - Useamman pokkarin kansikuvat voivat muodostaa yhtenäisen kokonaisuuden: - The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You -pokkarien 14-16 kannet (kuva) - One Piece -pokkarien 99-101 kannet (kuva) - One Piece -pokkarien 21-22 kannet (kuva) (44:27) – MANGAKANNET: ERI VERSIOT KANSIKUVISTA - Stray Dog's Night -pokkarin alkuperäinen japanilainen kansi (NSFW) - …ja Renta-palvelusta löytyvän julkaisun kansi (NSFW) - …ja Manga Planet -palvelusta löytyvän julkaisun kansi (50:23) – MANGAKANNET: TUHMUUDEN TASOT KANSISSA - Yurisarjassa NTR: Netsuzou Trap kannessa tytöt katsovat kameraan - Incitant Porno eli Senwaku Porno, jonka kannessa tuhmailu on hyvin esillä (NSFW) - Naisille suunnatuissa tuhmemmissa sarjoissa näkee usein päähenkilöllä “voi minua avutonta“ -ilmeen: - Josei-esimerkki Happy Marriage?! - Josei-esimerkki I Can't Refuse S - Josei-esimerkki Outbride: Beauty and the Beasts - BL-esimerkki Kochi muite, ai - BL-sarjojen kannet toisaalta kertovat, ettei sarja ole ihan kauhean tuhma tai että fokus on romanssissa enemmän kuin petitouhuissa: - Classmates - Anti-Romance - Monet Ogeretsu Tanakan kansikuvat eivät ole erityisen eroottisen näköisiä, vaikka sisältö useimmiten onkin - Citrus -kannet (58:38) – MANGAKANNET: VAIHTELEVAT KANSITYYLIT SARJAN SISÄLLÄ - Joskus sarjojen kansikuvat eivät tunnu kuuluvan yhteen: - How Do We Relationship? - Vinland Saga - Joskus sarjan kansityyli muuttuu sarjan edetessä tarkoituksellisesti osana kansisuunnittelua: - Flowers of Evil - Blood on the Tracks - Happiness - My Hero Academia -kannet ovat sekalaisia, mutta niitä yhdistää amerikkalaisia supersankarikansia matkiva tyyli - Kansi 15, joka on tosi tylsä - Kansi 29, joka on tosi siisti ja luo odotuksia - Jakso 59, jossa puhuimme pettymyskansista kuulijakommenttiosiossa - Me & Roboco -kannet parodioivat tunnettuja Jump-kansia (01:07:10) – MANGAKANNET: YHTENÄINEN KANSITYYLI LUO IDENTITEETTIÄ - One-Punch Man -kannet - Kansijoulukalenterin luukku 23, jossa puhuimme pokkarin 8 kannesta - Land of the Lustrous -kannet - Kansijoulukalenterin luukku 14, jossa puhuimme pokkarin 3 kannesta - Toistuvateemaisia kansidesigneja: - Pandora Hearts, jonka pokkarin 20 kannesta puhuimme kansijoulukalenterin luukussa 20 - Blue Period, josta kansineen puhuimme jaksossa 57 - Spy x Family - Tylsää, jos kaikki kannet ovat käytännössä sama kansi: - After the Rain - Kowloon Generic Romance - Ranskalainen kustantaja oli pitänyt näitä kansia liian tylsinä - Nana & Kaoru, josta kansineen puhuimme jaksossa 80 - Jenkkikansissa ei vaihdu edes väri - Jatko-osa Nana & Kaoru Last Year - Kuroshitsuji-kansissa meinattiin tippua tähän, kun alkusarjassa Sebastian oli joka kannessa, mutta sitten pokkarissa 6 on selvästi päätetty muuttaa suuntaa, kun on käynyt selväksi, että pitkässä sarjassa saman hahmon kierrättäminen ei toimi - Assassination Classroom on aika toimiva esimerkki - Goodnight Punpun -kannet - Petteri muisteli tässä sarjan japanilaisia kansia - Ajin taas ei ole kovin toimiva esimerkki - Life-kannet - Tekijän toisessa sarjassa Limitissä on onnistuneemmat kannet - Karneval-kannet - Wild Adapterin alkuperäiset kannet, joita käytettiin Tokyopopin jenkkijulkaisussa - Ichijinshan uudet kannet - Myös Arian kansissa kuva on vaakasuuntainen - Saiyukin alkuperäiset japanikannet - Lännessä tunnetaan vain yhtenäisemmällä tyylillä tehdyt uudemmat kannet (01:28:25) – MANGAKANNET: VÄRIMAAILMAT JA SARJAKUVARUUTUKANNET - Alice in Murderland -kannet - Please Tell Me, Galko-chan -kannet - The Guy She Was Interested in Wasn't a Guy at All -kannet - Kiss x Sis -kannet - Jenkkijulkaisuissa on toisinaan ollut tapana rakentaa omat clipart-tyyliset kannet, joilla halutaan häivyttää teoksen mangamaisuutta, jotta se olisi houkuttelevampi sellaisille sarjakuvaharrastajille, jotka eivät pidä mangasta: - Ping Pong: japanikannet / jenkkikannet - Black Jack: japanikannet / jenkkikannet - Dororo: japanikannet / jenkkikannet (01:32:02) – MANGAKANNET: KANSITAITTO JA KEHYKSET - Vinland Saga -kannet (jenkkijulkaisu) - Kuroshitsuji - Delicious in Dungeon - Witch Hat Atelier - One Piece - Teemukissan Mastodon-kommentti siitä, miten sarjan kehykset alkavat hukkua hahmojen alle - Hana to yume -brändin japanipokkarit näyttivät ennen hyvin samoilta sarjasta riippumatta: - Fruits Basketin japanilaiset kannet - Suomijulkaisu - Jenkkijulkaisu - Ouran High School Host Clubin japanilaiset kannet - Jenkkijulkaisu - Yona of the Dawnin japanilaiset kannet - Jenkkijulkaisu - Uudemmissa sarjoissa brändiyhteneväisyys on väistänyt sarjakohtaista kansi-ilmaisua: - Takane & Hana, josta kansineen puhuimme jaksossa 16 - Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts, josta kansineen puhuimme jaksossa 85 - Liselotte and the Witch's Forest -sarjasta on olemassa japaniksi sekä vanhanmallisia tiukasti brändättyjä että uusia sarjakustomoidumpia pokkareita (kuva) (01:39:00) – MANGAKANNET: KANSITAITTO JA NIMILOGOT - Fujoshiluolan Maijan Desucon Frostbite 2017 -luento BL-tarinoiden kansista (YouTube) - Moderni japanilainen kansitaittotyyli asettelee usein nimitekstit pitkin poikin kantta ja/tai hyvin kevyesti ja ilmavasti: - Koi janai nara namae wo tsukete - Zeichou! Nouzei-ka daisan shuunou-gakari - Blue Flag - And Yet, You Are So Sweet - Toisinaan tämä heijastuu myös jenkkijulkaisuihin: - Anyway, I'm Falling in Love with You - In the Clear Moonlit Dusk - Vanitaksen kirjan japanipokkareissa nimilogo mahtuu pystysuuntaisesti kuvan viereen - …mutta jenkkipokkareissa nimilogo seilaa milloin missäkin ja yrittää olla peittämättä mitään - Ranobehenkiset kannet poksahtelevat joka suuntaan - Let's Buy the Land and Cultivate It in a Different World - Backstabbed in a Backwater Dungeon: My Party Tried to Kill Me, But Thanks to an Infinite Gacha I Got LVL 9999 Friends and Am Out For Revenge - As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World - Acca 13 -kannet - Dear Gene -kansi (01:47:45) – MANGAKANNET: SELKÄMYKSET - Maaretin Mastodon-postaus siitä, miten mukavaa Bookwalker-sovelluksessa on luoda sarjoille omia kustomoituja kirjahyllyjä - Tupla- ja triplapokkareihin mahtuu isommat ja hienommat selkämyskuvat kuin yksittäispokkareihin: - Karneval (kuva) - Girl Friends (kuva) - Aron morsianten jenkkijulkaisut ovat isoja ja kovakantisia, joten selkämyskuva tulee hienommin esiin niissä kuin suomalaisissa pokkarijulkaisuissa (kuva) - Tokyopopin logouudistus ei näytä kauhean kivalta hyllyssä – huomaa myös selkämysten tahattomat värivaihtelut (kuva) - Neon Genesis Evangelionin selkämykset (kuva) - Death Noten jenkkijulkaisu ei näytä kivalta, koska värit ovat synkät ja rankat (kuva) - Salapoliisi Conanin selkämyskuvien jatkotarina (kuva) - Dragon Ballin Aku Ankan Taskukirja -tyyliset pokkarista toiseen jatkuvat selkämyskuvat – eurooppalainen erikoisuus, joita japanilaisista pokkareista ei löydy (kuva) - Jakso 73, jossa puhuimme siitä, miten Crunchyroll uudelleenbrändäsi ostamansa ranskalaisen Kaze-kustantajan pokkarien selkämykset ja lähetti ilmaiseksi kuluttajille näiden pyytämät irtokannet vaihdettavaksi vanhoihin pokkareihin (01:56:16) – MANGAKANNET: YHTEENVETO - Magi-kannet - Orient-kannet - Shibuya Goldfish -kannet (joissa jättiläiskultakalat syövät ihmisiä) - Don't Call It Mystery -kannet ovat aika epäinspiroivia - My Lovey-Dovey Wife is a Stone Cold Killer (02:00:47) – RASTERIFIRMA IC:N HAASTATTELU - Linternauten haastattelu (ranskaksi) - Mangakoiden onnittelutervehdyksiä IC:lle (japaniksi) - One Piece 59:n lukijakysymysosiossa Eiichiro Oda kertoo käyttävänsä sarjassa kolmea IC:n rasterikuviota (kuva) - Shounen-sarjoissa on tyypillisesti vain muutamaa erilaista rasteria (kuva, One Piece) - Shoujo-sarjoissa taas käytetään enemmän erilaisia ja näyttävämpiä rasterikuvioita (kuva, Takane & Hana) (02:18:46) – HUNTER x HUNTERIN HYLÄTTY LOPETUS - ANN: Togashi Yoshihiro Reveals Hunter x Hunter Manga's Possible Ending in Case He Passes Away - Jakso 68, jossa puhuimme viimeksi Hunter x Hunterin tekijä Yoshihiro Togashin terveysongelmista (02:24:47) – KUULIJAKOMMENTTEJA EDELLISIIN KESKUSTELUIHIN - Jakso 92, jossa Maaret valitti kuulijakommenttiosiossa Vanitaksen kirjan käännösratkaisusta vampiiri - Jarmon Mastodon-kommentti jatkoksi Devilman-keskusteluun - Dorohedoro - Dai Dark (02:28:09) – KUULIJAKOMMENTTI: SARJASUOSITUKSIA - Komi Can't Communicate - Maaretille sopivat paremmin dramaattisemmat ja realistisemmat autismikirjokuvaukset, kuten Given, Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury ja Loving Yamada at Lv999 - Titaanien sota - Attack on Titan: Junior High - Attack on Titan: Harsh Mistress of the City - Fairy Tail - Sweetness & Lightning - Toinen samanhenkinen ruoanlaittosarja Takasugi-san's Obento - Jakso 83, jossa puhuimme sarjasta Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You - Tomokazu Sugita - Yuuichi Nakamura - Kenjirou Tsuda - Junichi Suwabe - Atsumi Tanezaki - Aoi Yuuki (02:46:35) – KUULIJAKOMMENTTI: SPY x FAMILY - Jakso 90, jossa puhuimme animesarjojen länkkärisovituksista - Jakso 53, jossa puhuimme Spy x Familystä (02:50:36) – KUULIJAKOMMENTTI: VAIHTOEHTOJA GOOGLE PODCASTSILLE - Podcast Addict - Pocket Casts - Castbox - Mangakartan nettisivujen Kuuntele-osiosta löytyy podcast-sovellusvinkkejä (02:55:29) – LUKUJONOSSA: DOGSRED - Dogsred Manga Plus -palvelussa - Jakso 51, jossa puhuimme Satoru Nodan aikaisemmasta sarjasta Golden Kamuy - Dogsred on reboot Nodan Golden Kamuyta edeltäneestä sarjasta Supinamarada! - ANN: Golden Kamuy's Satoru Noda Reveals New Ice Hockey Sports Manga's Title DOGSRED - Paikallinen Sasuke ei tule toimeen päähenkilön kanssa (kuva) - Päähenkilö osaa temppuja joita muut eivät (kuva) - Sarja kertoo avuliaasti miten jääkiekko toimii (kuva) - Jakso 32, jossa puhuimme nettisarjakuvasta Check, Please! 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The songwriter, pianist, vocalist, and producer Raia Was has become known for her dark art- and alt-pop. She was raised here in New York, and some of the city's darkness, risk-taking, and energy flow through her songs which may oscillate between brooding intensity and cathartic euphoria. [“You Are" was featured in HBO's Euphoria.] Raia Was has just released her second record, called Captain Obvious, on a new cooperative record label called Switch Hit Records, and it brings her and her dream band of collaborators play in-studio. Set list: “What It Feels Like” “Any Evil” “So Close” "Easy To Force It” Watch "What It Feels Like": Watch "Any Evil": Watch "So Close": Watch "Easy to Force It":
This week we talk about The Poe Clan, Land of the Lustrous, Blue Giant, new anime, Hotel Metsäpeura e Youkoso, and more! Then we examine Betwixt for week 2 of our October Extravaganza!!! Send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter! @mangamacpodcast Check out our website! https://mangamachinations.com Check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/mangamactv Timestamps: Intro Song: “The One Eyed Captain - Captain Qubz Remix” by Captain Qubz, Opening, Introductions, Four Loko and Sambuca - 00:00:00 Whatchu Been Reading: “Can't Look Down” by Ty Simon, Morgana finally started reading her copy of The Poe Clan - 00:03:10 *SPOILERS* Seamus and dakazu talk about the contents of Land of the Lustrous volume 12 - 00:08:56 dakazu really liked the Blue Giant movie - 00:20:25 dakazu gives a rundown on new anime like Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Migi & Dali, Shangri-la Frontier, I'm in Love with the Villainess, Undead Unluck, and others - 00:25:22 Hotel Metsäpeura e Youkoso is about a young man with a criminal past who ends up working at a small remote hotel in Finland - 00:31:17 News: Seven Seas Entertainment licenses Nagata Kabi's unfinished My Wandering Warrior Eating Disorder - 00:34:11 Next Episode Preview and Rundown: Triple Dip, where we read the beginning of three different horror themed manga, including: #DRCL midnight children by Shin'ichi Sakamoto, Homunculus by Hideo Yamamoto, and Panorama of Hell by Hideshi Hino - 00:35:46 Main Segment Triple Dip: Betwixt, Transition Song: “K.I.T.T. Vs. K.A.R.R” by Ian Post, We review a horror manga anthology with works by Ryo Hanada, Aki Shimizu, Shima Shinya, Becky Cloonan, Michael Conrad, Leslie Hung, Sloane Leong, and Hua Hua Zhu - 00:37:32 Next Week's Topic: #DRCL midnight children/Homunculus/Panorama of Hell, Social - 01:04:55
We're excited to announce that we're in the midst of our Tartan and Tweed Tour 2023! The one stop we couldn't miss along the M-1 was a visit to Leicester, home of Robert Bakewell - the man who transformed agricultural practices as we know them today.Our conversation is with Barry Evans, custodian of a flock of one of the most famous examples of Robert Bakewell's efforts: The Leicester Longwool Sheep. Barry talks with us about the history of this breed and the organization that is dedicated to preserving it, with a (partial) list of the breeds that we can say we know and love, thanks to the Lustrous Leicester Longwool.www.bbc.co.ukwww.llsba.co.ukwww.rbst.org.ukwww.leicesterlongwool.orgSupport the show
Hoe hebben jullie elkaar leren kennen? Waarom zie je zo weinig Nederlanders in anime? En was anime een vergissing? Jocelyn en Gerard beantwoorden brandende luisteraarsvragen. Besproken anime: Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day (2011) Astro Boy (1963) BLEACH (2004 - 2012) BLUELOCK (2022 - 2023) Bocchi the Rock! (2022) Cowboy Bebop (1998) Death Note (2006) Demon Slayer (2019 - nu) Do It Yourself!! (2022) DragonBall Z (1989 - 1996) Erased (2016) Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009 - 2010) His and Her Circumstances (1998) Howl's Moving Castle (2004) Jujutsu Kaisen (2020 - nu) Land of the Lustrous (2017) Mob Psycho 100 (2016 - 2022) One Piece (1999 - nu) Puella Magi Madoka Magica (2011) Samurai Champloo (2004) Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju (2016) Skip & Loafer (2023) SPY x FAMILY (2022) Sword Art Online (2012) Undead Murder Farce (2023) Yuri!!! on ICE (2016) Vind ons hier: Website Discord Twitter Bluesky Instagram TikTok Gerard op Twitter Kevin op Twitter Jocelyn op Twitter
Male Northern Cardinals, Scarlet Tanagers, and House Finches all have striking red plumage that's thought to play a role in attracting mates. Males with the brightest red feathering tend to have the best luck with the females. Scientists think that a male's redness signals to females that he has just what it takes to help produce superior offspring. But just because a male is a brilliant shade of red... does that mean he's stronger or more fit than his duller-colored competitors? It might be so, but it's complicated…More info and transcript at BirdNote.org. Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible.
This week marks 6 years of The Art of Decluttering podcast!! To celebrate we use the traditional gift of iron (the metal, not the home appliance) to learn more about decluttering.Iron has 5 primary properties, each allows insight into the world of Professional Decluttering and Organising.Lustrous "reflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle"At The Art of Decluttering we serving all clients equally without judgement. We don't aim to bring glittery perfection, but practical freedom from clutter Ductile (of metal) "the capability of being easily modified to suit other conditions, needs, or uses"We change to suit client needs. Sometimes tough love in a session is needed, sometimes a soft gentle touch, sometimes slow, other times fast.Malleable "capable of being changed so as to fit new uses or situations : flexible, adaptable."Flexible and adaptive to the types of sessions our clients need. We provide services for overwhelmed parents, downsizers, clients moving house, hoarding, busy professionals, physical and psycho-social disabilities.Silver Grey "Grey is a flat colour and silver often has a reflective property to it"We bring a special touch to all we do, we want to leave you free from clutter but also with renewed purpose, increased capacity, more time, freed up money, excitement about the futureMagnetic "iron can form magnets or be attracted to magnets"We connect with you - we understand you. Whether through the podcast, newsletter, social media, book, sessions, courses, we want you to know you're not alone and we're here to help however we can.Remember too that clutter is magnetic so creating homes for items will stop piles appearing and flat surfaces attracting things that don't belong on them.Join our communityBecome a Patron – your monthly donation makes a huge difference to me being able to produce this podcast. Donations can be as little as $1 a month!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What's the most colorful bird in the U.S.? The Scarlet Tanager? Maybe the Painted Bunting? Well, consider one more lustrous candidate: the Purple Gallinule. The Purple Gallinule's feathers are so iridescent that they might not seem real. Despite its bold style, a Purple Gallinule can be hard to spot. The colors create excellent camouflage among the greens, blues and floral highlights of a marsh.More info and transcript at BirdNote.org. Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible.
"I am at a point where I want to create acts that mean a lot to me... I think we should be representing where we're from, and not being afraid of showing our history and our culture, and I would love to see more of that." Marie La'Pearl hails from Puerto Rico and moved to Virginia Beach, where she now bumps and grinds. We talk about Marie's development in the field of burlesque, her connection to the island of enchantment, pin-up, cultural pride, conservatism, blue laws, and good cocina criolla! (this conversation was recorded May 23, 2023) Instagram: @marie_lapearl @burlyvillethrill more Marie: https://linktr.ee/marielapearl SUPPORT THE PODCAST: - patreon.com/weburlesque - venmo: @viktor-devonne - paypal: weburlesque@gmail.com - cashapp: $weburlesque All donations at $25 or above will get a signed 8x10 of Viktor Devonne, covered in flour. — WEBurlesque Podcast Network is the creation of Viktor Devonne. Episode 187 call hook by Stella Nova. Podcast artwork by Logan Laveau, WEBurlesque the Podcast cover art photography by Atticus Stevenson. Theme song, “On a 45” by This Way to the Egress, used with permission. Incidental music via pixabay.com under fair use. Visit weburlesquepodcast.com for notes on this and every episode. Follow @weburlesque and @viktordevonne on just about every platform, and support the podcast via patreon.com/weburlesque or via Venmo @Viktor-Devonne. Don't got the cash? Please follow, subscribe, and give 5 stars on every platform you can get your hands on. It really does help. All original material is owned by Viktor Devonne and White Elephant Burlesque Corporation; all other materials property of their respective copyright. No infringement, while likely, is intended.
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hamhocks42 MagicJank: https://www.magicjank.com All the Socials: https://linktr.ee/hamhocks42 This is a fan requested episode taking a look at a card from Commander Legends that clearly flew under most people's radar: Amareth, the Lustrous. This bant dragon is a commander that can provide a high level of card advantage in the right deck, but the deck-building requirements to get good value is pretty steep. Overthinking MTG is a podcast where our host, HamHocks42, takes a look at a random card from Magic: the Gathering and talks about it for a while. Often, though, he ends up yammering about whatever's on the top of his mind that the card reminds him of and a half hours passes and it turns out all he's done is share his thoughts on recent news related to Commander, Magic: the Gathering Arena, Modern, Pioneer, Standard, or humorous anecdotes from his kitchen table jank days. ----- magic: the gathering,magic the gathering,atraxa grand unifier,mtg,overthinking mtg,hamhocks42,mtggoldfish,tolarian community college,pleasantkenobi,individual card,mtg podcast,magic the gathering podcast,magic: the gathering podcast,magic card podcast,magic the gathering commander,amareth the lustrous edh,amareth the lustrous,commander legends,mtg commander legends,mtg amareth,amareth Overthinking An Underrated Dragon Commander --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hamhocks42/support
Fantasy is a much bigger genre than one would expect, and it's certainly not just relegated to isekai! In this week's episode, even though the girls have covered isekai, they're now covering their favorite fantasy anime. Featuring the return of not-a-girl Jack to take place of Agnes as Agnes is gone for the week! Anime Discussed: Sailor Moon, Little Witch Academia, Yona of the Dawn, Land of the Lustrous, Noragami, Sugar Apple Fairtale --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/girltaku/support
Savanna Menzel is an American voice actress. She is best know for voicing Diamond in Land of the Lustrous, Ayumi Yamagou in Girls und Panzer, Irumyuui in the second season of Made in Abyss and Kaoruko Hanayagi in Revue Starlight. In this episode Savanna and I talk about her career, the anime dubbing process, subs vs dubs, efforts, Land of the Lustrous, her most challenging role, the best and worst advice she's gotten as an actress, working with industry legends, Made in Abyss and critiquing your old work. Savanna's website and social media: https://savannamenzel.wixsite.com/my-site https://twitter.com/MenzelSavanna
Sugar Sugar Rune on Moyoco Annon taikatyttösarja, jossa kaksi noitatyttöä saapuu Taikamaasta ihmisten maailmaan kisaamaan siitä, kumpi saa kerättyä enemmän poikien sydämiä. Ajankohtaisina aiheina puhumme mangajulkaisuille Ranskassa tehtävistä mainosvideoista sekä Vice-sivuston uutisvideosta, jossa kritisoitiin sitä, että lapsipornomanga on Japanissa laillista. Lisäksi käymme läpi Mangakartan vuotta 2022: puhumme omista suosikkiaiheistamme, käsiteltyjen sarjojen jakautumisesta eri kohdeyleisöille sekä siitä, mitkä jaksot olivat suosittuja ja mitkä eivät. --- Kommentoi | Twitter | Instagram --- - The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker - Linkin mielestä sankarin vaatteet ovat tosi nolot (YouTube) - Ensimmäinen kohtaaminen Ganondorfin kanssa (YouTube) - The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Overcooked - Kirby and the Forgotten Land 20:08 – SUGAR SUGAR RUNE: ESITTELY - Sugar Sugar Rune - Vuonna 2005-2006 esitetyn animesovituksen OP (YouTube) - Nakayoshi-lehti - Jakso 58, jossa puhuimme sarjasta Valssin aika - Hahmoja ja konsepteja (kuva) - Kristallisydänten keräämistä (kuva) - Eriarvoiset sydämet syntyvät erilaisista tunteista (kuva) 26:57 – SUGAR SUGAR RUNE: MOYOCO ANNO JA VISUAALINEN KERRONTA - Moyoco Anno - Hataraki Man sovitettiin animeksi vuonna 2006 - Happy Mania julkaistiin englanniksi 2003-2004, ja Anno alkoi tehdä sille jatko-osaa vuonna 2019 - Sakuran julkaistiin englanniksi 2012 - In Clothes Called Fat julkaistiin englanniksi 2014 - Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen Crunchyrollin mangapalvelussa - Insufficient Direction Crunchyrollin mangapalvelussa - Ruutuvälejä käytetään tarinan tapahtuviin liittyvillä tavoilla: taistelukohtauksessa ruudunerottimina käytetään piikkilankaa (kuva) - Visuaalisia ongelmia: - Kaoottiset sivukompositiot ja ajoittain heikko katseenkuljetus (kuva) - Toisinaan taustat on piirretty niiden edessä leijuvien hahmojen taakse tarpeettoman harhaanjohtavasti (kuva) - Epäselvästi aseteltu kenkienkopautus (kuva) - Witch Hat Atelier, josta puhuimme jaksossa 43 - Land of the Lustrous 38:37 – SUGAR SUGAR RUNE: MAAILMANRAKENNUS - Taikamaan Halloween-estetiikkaa (kuva) - Koska Taikamaan asukeilla on vain yksi sydän, toisin kuin ihmisillä, vaihtavat rakastavaiset sydämiä keskenään (kuva) - Ihmiseen ei saa rakastua (kuva) - Taikamaa kärsii energiakriisistä (kuva) - Noitien ja ogrejen historia (kuva) - Magdalena Hain kirjasarja Royaumen aikakirjat - Kansikuvien tekijä Nina von Rüdiger muistetaan myös teoksistaan Vesi oli mustaa (2006) ja Oblivion High (2008-2011) 48:22 – SUGAR SUGAR RUNE: KULTTUURIKONFLIKTIT JA TAIKATYTTÖGENRE - Torisohvan luento Kiraakiraa ja kärsimystä - taikatyttöyden ytimessä Desucon Frostbitessa 2014 (YouTube) - Luennon jatko-osa Henshineitä ja röyhelöunelmia - taikatyttöjen visuaalien ytimessä Desuconissa 2014 (YouTube) - Chocolan räväkkyys ei vetoakaan ihmismaailman poikiin, toisin kuin Vanillan ujous (kuva) 54:21 – SUGAR SUGAR RUNE: TUNTEIDEN KÄSITTELYN TEEMA - Kun ihmisen tunnetta ilmentävä kristallisydän on poimittu, sitä vastaava tunne katoaa (kuva) - Chocola saa äitinsä taikapäiväkirjasta opetuksia ja oppii, mitä aikoinaan oikeasti tapahtui hänen ja Vanillan äitien välillä (kuva) - Vanilla hyväksyy rintaansa mustan noir-sydämen tullakseen vahvemmaksi (kuva) - Chocolaan rakastunut Houx ei edes huomaa mustasukkaisuuden mustuttavan sydäntään (kuva) 01:00:18 – SUGAR SUGAR RUNE: CHOCOLA JA VANILLA - Chocolan ja Vanillan ystävyys alkaa rakoilla ihmismaailmassa (kuva) - Chocola saa kuningatar Candylta maagisen hiussoljen, joka tuo esiin kantajansa viehätysvoiman (kuva) - Chocola on aina tsempannut ja rohkaissut Vanillaa… (kuva) - …mutta myös tajuamattaan satuttanut tätä (kuva) - Ystävänpäiväsuklaat (kuva) 01:10:47 – SUGAR SUGAR RUNE: CHOCOLA JA PIERRE - Chocolan ja Pierren kaksintaistelu (kuva) - Chocolan ja Pierren ensikohtaaminen (kuva) - Chocola lohduttaa Pierreä ollessaan näkymätön (kuva) 01:23:57 – SUGAR SUGAR RUNE: SIVUHAHMOT 01:28:26 – SUGAR SUGAR RUNE: JULKAISU - Kaikki puhekuplien ulkopuoliset tekstit on ladottu alkuperäisen tekstin päälle, mikä näyttää oudolta etenkin silloin kun kyse on dialogista eikä ääniefekteistä (kuva) - Suomijulkaisun kannet - Myös Fullmetal Alchemistin suomijulkaisun kansissa on kehysteema 01:38:53 – SUGAR SUGAR RUNE: SPOILERIOSIO - Pierren tuska (kuva) - Filtre (kuva) - Kuningatar on vain keulakuva, ja todellista valtaa käyttää senaatti (kuva) - Ogrejen kuningas Glacé (kuva) - Kuningatar (kuva) 01:57:23 – SUGAR SUGAR RUNE: YHTEENVETO - Carlo Santosin arvostelut ANN:ssä vakuuttivat aikoinaan ennen suomijulkaisun alkamista siitä, että sarja on erinomainen - Petterin artikkeli sarjasta Otaku-lehden viimeisessä numerossa 1/2008 (kuva) - Maaretin blogipostaus sarjasta 02:02:32 – MANGAN PROMOVIDEOT - Linternauten artikkeli mangan promovideoista (ranskaksi) - Ki-Oonin promovideo sarjasta Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (YouTube) - Akatan promovido sarjasta Mon mari dort dans le congélateur (Watashi no otto wa reitouko ni nemutte iru) (YouTube) - Sarja Bakaupdatesissa - Ki-Oonin My Hero Academian promovideo, joka mainostaa ranskalaisen taiteilijan piirtämää vaihtoehtoista pokkarikantta (YouTube) - Ki-Oonin Jujutsu Kaisen -promovideo (YouTube) - Crunchyrollin Dandadan-promovideo (YouTube) 02:21:33 – VICEN LAPSIPORNOMANGAA KRITISOIVA UUTISVIDEO - Vice: Inside the Pedophilic Manga Industry in Japan (YouTube) - Hanako Montgomery kirjoitti aiheesta viimeksi vuosi sitten - Vicen aiemmat videot aiheen tiimoilta (YouTube) ovat olleet paljon kauhisteluhenkisempiäkin - Ruotsalainen mangakääntäjä Simon Lundström vapautettiin syytteistä 2012 - Mitä aiheesta kirjoitettiin vuosia sitten: - CNN: Japan passes law banning possession of child pornography (2014) - Yle: Lakimuutos ei purrut, lapsiporno rehottaa Japanissa yhä (2016) - Comic LO, yksi harvoista lehdistä, joka keskittyy hyvin nuorista tytöistä kertovaan pornomangaan (Wikipedia) - Jakso 41, jossa puhuimme siitä missä pornomangan raja kulkee ja rajanvedon vaikeudesta 02:37:37 – KUULIJAKOMMENTTI: MANGAN TILAAMINEN RANSKASTA - Decitre on Maaretin luottokirjakauppa mangan tilaamiseen Ranskasta 02:39:38 – MANGAKARTAN VUOSIKATSAUS 2022 Eniten ladatut vuoden 2022 jaksot (neljän viikon perusteella): - 1: Mitä ovat kuolemanpelisarjat? (jakso 72) - 2: Genshiken (jakso 67) - 3: My Love Story!! (jakso 69) - 4: Lucifer and the Biscuit Hammer (jakso 70) - 5: Miksi mangasarjat ovat niin pitkiä? (jakso 61) Vähiten ladatut vuoden 2022 jaksot (neljän viikon perustella): - 1: Parasyte (jakso 75) - 2: Love Me for Who I Am (jakso 65) - 3: Poissa – Erased (jakso 64) - 4: Sweat and Soap (jakso 73) - 5: Limit (jakso 68) - 6: Given (jakso 63) Mangakartan historian eniten ladatut jaksot (absoluuttisten latauksien perusteella): - 1: Patriootti Moriarty (jakso 1) - 2: Miksi manga kiinnostaa (jakso 6) - 3: Spy x Family (jakso 53) - 4: Kuroshitsuji (jakso 50) - 5: Horimiya (jakso 42) - 6: Junji Ito (jakso 30) Suosikkikeskustelut: - Pääaihe: - Saiyuki (jaksossa 62) - Genshiken (jaksossa 67) - Mitä ovat kuolemanpelit? (jaksossa 72) - Lukujono: - Ultra Gash Inferno (jaksossa 71) - The Dragon's Husband (jaksossa 64) - Blood on the Tracks (jaksoissa 74 ja 76) - Oshi no ko (jaksossa 68) - Ajankohtaisaihe: - Sol Pressin konkurssi (jaksoissa 63, 64, 65 ja 70) - Manga Up! -manganlukupalvelu (jaksossa 71) - The Titan's Bride (josta puhuimme vuonna 2021 jaksoissa 43, 45 ja 47, ja saaga sai päätöksensä jaksossa 68) - Rising Stars of Manga (jaksossa 73) - Ranskan mangamarkkina 2021 (jaksossa 66) - ONEPIECE-taideteos (jaksossa 74) - HS: Espanjassa ja Ranskassa nuoret saavat satoja euroja kulttuurin kuluttamiseen – Manga-sarjakuvien suosio räjähti - Hiljattain mangan pariin tulleiden parissa arvo- ja kulutuskeskeisyys on ehkä nousussa - Nana-arvio Tähtivaeltajan numerossa 4/2008 (kuva) 03:10:45 – LOPETUS
Guest Host Bruce Claggett speaks with Michael Posner, author, “Leonard Cohen, Untold Stories: That's How the Light Gets In, Volume 3”
This week it's all about Paru Itagaki! We spoil BEASTARS volume 21 and discuss the new chapter of Beast Complex! Then we examine her strange manga about a germaphobe looking for love in our One Shot on Drip Drip!!! Send us emails! mangamachinations@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter! @mangamacpodcast Check out our website! https://mangamachinations.com Check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/mangamactv Buy us a Kofi! https://ko-fi.com/mangamac Timestamps: Intro Song: “Are You Ready For Me Baby” by Funky Giraffe, Opening, Introductions, Netflix region lock on the Berserk anime - 00:00:00 Listener Mail: Spin-off novelizations of manga - 00:02:06 Whatchu Been Reading: Transition Song: “Funkymania” by The Original Orchestra, dakazu is disappointed Seamus did not read more Land of the Lustrous - 00:14:30 *SPOILERS* We discuss the contents of BEASTARS volume 21 - 00:15:51 *SPOILERS* Morgana's husband has started reading Chainsaw Man after watching the anime - 00:35:08 Morgana has been playing Pokémon Scarlet - 00:37:51 Paru Itagaki put out a new chapter of Beast Complex about catfishing on dating apps - 00:39:09 Itaru Bonnoki drew a response to last week's substitute manuscript provided by Rensuke Oshikiri - 00:40:11 Next Episode Preview and Rundown: Morgana's Manga Makeup, Morgana will read a manga previously covered on Manga Machinations before she joined, Nana & Kaoru by Ryuta Amazume - 00:43:14 Main Segment One Shot: Drip Drip. Transition Song: “It's Over” by Generation Lost, We review Paru Itagaki's story of a woman who gets nosebleeds from extreme germaphobia who tries to find love - 00:45:02 Next Week's Topic: Nana & Kaoru, Social Media Rundown, Sign Off Song: “Crazy for Your Love” by Orkas - 01:21:03
Y'all wanna listen to a podcast? I got your podcast right here! This week two of the gang get in a time machine and join Gwendolyn Kiste to check out her book Reluctant Immortals. Before discussing Lucy Westenra and Bertha Mason's adventures in the late 60's, they talk Stephen Graham Jones' Earthdivers, Werewolf by Night, She-Hulk, Land of the Lustrous, Deadstream, Owl Goingback's Crota, and the anthology Chromophobia: A Strangehouse Anthology by Women in Horror. Now find Dracula's urns and strap in! Buy Reluctant Immortals
Here at AniPro, we like rocks. Pet Rocks, the first Naruto OP, Dwayne Johnson, and, of course, cute sentient rocks. The boys review Land of the Lustrous (or Houseki no Kuni, if you want to get Japanese about it). Also, Mike talks about suffering, Jay talks about suffering, Cole talks about the opposite(?) of suffering, and more!! Follow us: Cole: https://twitter.com/AniProCole Jay: https://twitter.com/JayGaredian Mike: https://twitter.com/GrittyGundam Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/2GhYhHdUwQ Segments: News: 7:10 Jay's Game Corner: 23:20 Mail Bag: 36:15 Break/Main Topic: 40:00 Land of the Lustrous Spoilers: 1:03:30
The use of computer-generated imagery (CGI) in anime is often controversial due to the way it can be perceived to clash with traditional hand-drawn animation, but it can simultaneously aid animators in their work and open up new stylistic choices for creators. Ionatan and Ravi discuss the history of CGI in anime, from its introduction to the industry in 'Golgo 13' to its revolutionary usage in Mamoru Oshii's 'Ghost in the Shell.' Then, they break down the way in which CGI is being used in the modern era, including Ufotable's near perfect blending of 2D and 3D animation and Studio Orange's fully 3D series like 'Land of the Lustrous' and 'Beastars.'
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Somehow, Alex manages to bring us the most emotionally traumatic animes ever constructed under the guise that they're "beautifully animated" and "a fun watch" and keeps getting away with it! Land of the Lustrous is strikingly similar in tangibles to Steven Universe as these shows are both about agender female-presenting gemstone/alien beings that are fun and varied in personality, but that is where the similarities end - this anime tackles hard-hitting topics such as the concept of self, the folly of immortality, the fragility of both body and mind, and what life is like in an essentially constant state of wartime. Tune in to go on a journey with us, laugh with us at Marcus's inability to watch TV correctly, and join in as we wonder just how much worse this gets in our Theory Wall. Content warning: SPOILERS, strong language. P.S. Some of us also misgender the jewels in this episode, which we apologize for in advance. Correct pronouns for them, as noted from the author herself, are they/them pronouns.
Jessica aka Noble Porpoise Cosplay joins me to talk about some of her favorite fandoms! She first talks to me about Hōseki no Kuni aka Land of the Lustrous. It's both a manga and an anime. Jessica talks about finding out about the series, her experiences with it and we even talk philosophy with regards to the characters. We then talk about Studio Ghibli! From some of her favorite movies, characters, and which movie she'd love to live in. We delve into the works of Hayao Miyazaki. Then, Jessica talks to me about the Disney series, Gravity Falls. How Gravity Falls didn't seem to fit the Disney mold, we talked about its story, characters and more. She even inspired me to start watching it with the family! Lastly, we wrap up with a conversation about Cosplay and her Cosplay workout series on YouTube. You can find Jessica at: https://www.instagram.com/noble_porpoise/ https://www.youtube.com/c/CosplayWorkouts https://www.tiktok.com/@noble_porpoise
Cinematography is a very technical aspect of visual media that can be hard to understand and describe, but it is important to the storytelling of anime. Join Gracie, Isabelle, and Agnes as they do their best to describe what cinematography is and touch on the anime they believe excels with cinematography. Anime Discussed: Fate Babylonia, Redline, Tokyo 24th Ward, ID:Invaded, Land of the Lustrous, SSS Gridman, Death Note, and March Comes in like a Lion
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On this episode of Unabashed, Matt sits down with special guest Taleb Choucair to talk about Land of the Lustrous (Houseki no Kuni), from plot twists to heartbreaks. follow the Lords of Lore on social mediaInstagram: @LordsofLoreTwitter: @LordsofLorepodcheck out Taleb's art and socialsInstagram: @TalebChoucairTwitter: @TChoucair
Life Lessons from Anime: 00:00:00 - 00:49:20 Anime We've Been Watching Recently: Forest of Piano S2: 00:49:20 - 00:51:35 Kuroko's Basketball S2: 00:51:35 - 00:55:22 Pet Girl of Sakurasou: 00:55:22 - 01:01:57 Yona of the Dawn: 01:01:57 - 01:06:05 Dragon Ball Super: 01:06:05 - 01:10:43 Naruto: The Movie 1-4: 01:10:43 - 01:13:09 Devil's Line: 01:13:09 - 01:13:55 Blue Spring Ride: 01:13:55 - 01:16:06 Wolf Girl and Black Prince: 01:16:06 - 01:18:20 Don't Toy With Me Miss Nagatoro Ep8-11: 01:18:20 - 01:20:04 Goblin Slayer: 01:20:04 - 01:21:36 The Land of the Lustrous: 01:21:36 - 01:22:43 Golden Boy: 01:22:43 - 01:28:00 Jujutsu Kaisen: 01:28:00 - 01:32:31 Odd Taxi Ep1-6: 01:32:31 - 01:34:03 Tokyo Revengers Ep1-11: 01:34:03 - 01:35:40 To Your Eternity Ep1-2: 01:35:40 - 01:35:58 Adachi and Shimamura: 01:35:58 - 01:38:52 Fruit's Basket: The Final Season Ep1-9: 01:38:52 - 01:42:23 My Hero Academia S5E8-11: 01:42:23 - 01:45:06
Join Peter and Jake in reviewing new movie trailers, box office numbers and gaming news while we finish up with a review of the anime/mange of Land of the Lustrous.Support the show by donating: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/902676cb-9b03-4021-9042-cf79635436f9/donations. Visit Saturnstuds.com for links to all of your Saturn Studs side projects,social media, and more. Join the Saturn Studs discord server at https://discord.gg/kgdnhJd. Follow @StudsSaturn on twitter or visit facebook.com/saturnstuds to stay up to date on the latest news episode releases and audio highlights from each show.
S2 EP 4: Today's episode details the hunger we all face when choosing to be multidimensional or one-dimensional. We also discuss how adapting and changing is human nature. So why is it scary?
Thanks for tuning in to this week's episode! The LoCOS Alana, Steph and Keets catch up on recent animation and gaming news. They cover what they hVe been vibing on: Destiny, Watch Dogs, Bungo Stray Dogs, Just Pancakes, Genshin Impact, Hob, The Boys Season 2, The Willoughby's, The Rise of TMNT, Teen Titans GO!, Ju Jitsu Kaizen, Shonen Anime, The Promised Neverland, Raised by Wolves. Animation News: The Witches, Berserk, Godzilla Singular Point, Batman Animated Movies, Ben 10, Land of the Lustrous, Dark Crystal, Knights of Sedonia. GAMING: Ubisoft, Ubisoft Forward, Assassin's Creed, Watch Dogs Legion, Gods and Monsters, Immortals Phoenix Rising, Pokemon, Blair Witch Game, Remothered Broken Porcelain, Alien Isolation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thelocos/message
Mery and Christina chat about the often times insufferable protagonists of both Sword Art Online and Land of the Lustrous, identifying how they owned their impact and turned out to be more likable and successful as a result. Have a show you want us to cover? Email coachtakupod@gmail.com FOLLOW THE POD https://www.instagram.com/coachtakupod/ FOLLOW MERY https://www.instagram.com/raven_5130/ FOLLOW CHRISTINA https://www.instagram.com/hearxtinaroar/ COACHTAKU IS AN ACCOMPLISHMENT MEDIA PODCAST https://accomplishmentmedia.com/coachtaku/
If you want dreamy, long lashes and brows, this episode is for you! Revitalash has been a part of my spa life...and lashes for years now and I am so excited to have this platform to be able to educate you all on how you can too! Today I talk with Heather Voltner of Revitalash and we are diving into the details of how eyelash growth serums work, how long it will take to get you long, lustrous lashes and a few other beauty tips and tricks along the way! Revitalash is non-irritating, hypo-allergenic and this brand has also stepped into the world of hair care for thinning and damaged hair-and we will give you all the details on that in the show! Also, this brand is a mega supporter of breast cancer awareness and research, is family owned and ran and has the BEST heart warming story on how it got started. Show Highlights: How did Revitalash get started? How has the company pivoted with Covid and being in quarantine? What makes Revitalash different from other brands? When can a client start to see results? Why do you have to keep applying the serum? How often do you have to keep applying it at first and then how often to maintain? What other products are complimentary with the Eyelash growth serum? Favorite Revitalash beauty tips and tricks? Want EXCLUSIVE behind the scenes beauty insider info? Head to my women's VIP Small Biz and Beauty Group and for access to all the tips and tricks! Want to purchase Revitalash of your own? Head to my SPA SHOP to shop my Revitalash must haves.
We're back after a long absence. It feels like it's been forever, but also no time at all because I've just been recording along while the website was in stasis the whole time. Got a bit of a somewhat dated backlog to start off with, but after that, it's content as usual! This episode, we're just talking about our favorite manga of 2018! That song you heard at the top of the episode was "United State of Pop 2018 (Turnin' It Up)" by DJ Earworm. It's a mashup, like this episode. As always, you can find me on Twitter @ImpassionateK, and my co-hosts Helen (@WanderinDreamr) and Apryll (@manjiorin) on Twitter at those places in the parenthesis. You can find both of their writing at The Organization of Anti-Social Geniuses, more of Helen's writing at Narrative Investigations, and my writing at the Fandom Post. This should have been the 12/19 episode. Listen Show notes: 0:40 - Number threes! 5:42 - Number twos! 14:43 - Number ones! 25:50 - Also rans! Next time is Mushishi and Land of the Lustrous.
As I get back to posting episodes, I can get back to randomly rambling on these posts, which I've honestly missed. I don't know who reads this or who cares, but here I am, rambling about Eloy Jimenez hitting below expectations and having bad defense. White Sox baseball looks up. This episode, we're talking about Yuki Urushibara's Mushishi and Haruko Ichikawa's Land of the Lustrous, both published by Kodansha. I said Land of the Lustrous was published by Yen at the beginning of the podcast, and I have no idea why, but I keep thinking that it is published by Yen even though it's not. I regret this error. The songs your heard in the episode (in order) are: "The Sore Feet Song" by Ally Kerr from the Mushishi anime, "Kyoumen no Nami" by YURiKA from the Land of the Lustrous anime, and "Fude no Umi" by Masuda Toshio also from the Mushishi anime. As always, you can find me on Twitter @ImpassionateK, and my co-hosts Helen (@WanderinDreamr) and Apryll (@manjiorin) on Twitter at those places in the parenthesis. You can find both of their writing at The Organization of Anti-Social Geniuses, more of Helen's writing at Narrative Investigations, and my writing at the Fandom Post. This should have been the 2/13 episode. Listen Show notes: 0:42 - We talk about Mushishi! 14:28 - We talk about Land of the Lustrous! Next time is Prince in His Dark Days and Kimetsu no Yaiba
The hosts look back on the best anime, manga and video games of last year, including Zelda, NieR, Land of the Lustrous, and In This Corner of the World, with guest Nate Ming from Crunchyroll. Plus listener questions and lots of pontificating on the nature of Best-of lists. Topics include: fancy root beer glasses, nuclear takes, and Shigesato Itoi's Mother starring Jennifer Lawrence. Send us feedback at podcast@anigamers.com! Show notes, links, comments, and more can be found at http://anigamers.com/podcast.
We had to postpone our NieR: Automata episode due to scheduling problems, but there's a lot of news for Evan and David to go over in the meantime, like the Batman Ninja trailer, Nobuhiro Watsuki being a pedophile, and EA's Battlefront 2 loot box shenanigans. Then it's time for David to actually watch anime for once: In This Corner of the World, Fate: Apocrypha, and Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel. And at the very end: a special call for our listeners to help defend Net Neutrality! Topics include: Who's That Pedophile?, Duke Nukem the Fate servant, and the fact that Phos from Land of the Lustrous is just Gem Akko. Send us feedback at podcast@anigamers.com! Show notes, links, comments, and more can be found at http://anigamers.com/podcast.