It's Not NOT Confirmed (?)

CAN ANYONE HEAR ME????

*gently pulls one of Choro's vines out*

Karamatsu: Here’s the door, you could just leave.

Past Ichimatsu giving his future self advice by roasting the hell out of him.

here‘s the thing; all the peepaws can actually differentiate from each other, which is kind of scary, however…

they are completely lost when it comes to the little Leos. they regularly take the wrong one home.

on the mischaracterization of norway, a mini character analysis (because i feel like people are tired of me going 'oh, i like canon norway so much more than fanon!' without explaining myself)

before anyone starts barking at me, you can prefer fanon interpretations! that's 100% fine! the point of this post is to discuss what canon nor is actually like, because i feel like most people don't even know that there's a difference between canon and fanon

a) on seriousness

i feel like there's a big dissonance between the serious, solemn norway portrayed in fanon, and how he acts in canon! don't get me wrong, he can be serious, but he's also a silly guy! he has a sense of humour and he likes to tease and be kinda mischievous!

some examples from the manga that i feel show this! (there's a lot!! this is a recurring character trait!!)

b) on being cool (he's not) (not even a little bit)

point being that he's a loser and a weirdo and strange and awkward and shy and, unlike how i usually see him in the fandom, not suave at all :,) examples (image order is right to left):

c) on his relationship with other characters

this is gonna be a quick point because tbh it deserves its own post haha but 1) dennor like each other!!!! it baffles me that people act like they don't! norway teases him a lot but he clearly cares!

also a good place to add an explanation as to how nor uses the words "bro" and "brother"! hima has said that his use of the japanese "anko" is meant to resemble a regional japanese accent where the word is used how "bro" would be used to refer to a classmate or friend! it's not meant to be nor thinking of denmark as an actual brother

2) he and ice are silly together :) he calls him just to ask a single question and hangs up on him. he threw him a surprise birthday party right in the middle between their 2 birthdays! he's not just an overbearing older brother, he's genuinely warm toward him!!

Incorrect quotes ft. Stan twins

Past and future

>.>Swap powers with any brother, who would you choose? <.< (Can't choose yourself and can choose the same as someone else)

Donnie gave his family chess code names for missions & even though we never hear Leo’s chess code name (we only know it started with blue) & April wasn’t on the mission where we hear the chess code names & think Donnie would have given Leo & April the codenames Rook & Queen respectively 

Raph - Red King - (The King - The most important piece. The heart. Most crucial yet vulnerable. The team need his direction and he needs their defence)

April - Yellow Queen? - (The Queen - The most powerful piece. The general. Independent. In control. She takes no nonsense and gets things done)

Donnie - Purple Knight - (The Knight - The most unpredictable piece. The quick thinkers. They jump over obstacles and offer unconventional solutions)

Leo - Blue Rook? - (The Rook - The Protectors. Observe quietly. Attack directly. They are most powerful in the endgame) 

Mikey - Orange Pawn - (The Pawn - The underestimated pieces. The late bloomers. In the endgame they become a decisive winning advantage)

Shelldon - Cyber Bishop - (The Bishop - The overlooked piece. They strike when least expected. Often fatal)

Norway is perhaps one of the most misinterpreted characters, so I thought I would flesh out the other, lesser-known sides of him. He actually has a pretty wonderful personality, possessing several unique oddities and quirks that make Nordic-centred strips a pleasure to read.

Misconception: Norway’s emotionless.

Norway’s far from cold and emotionless. If anything, he’s a bit spacey and pensive, which can sometimes give off the impression of indifference. Other countries have made note of this, claiming that Norway “thinks from an entirely different dimension.”

Remember that Norway is able to see and communicate with magical creatures, including England’s. It’s not so much that he’s detached from emotions, but that he’s occasionally detached from the real world given how mundane, trivial, and boring it can be.

Misconception: He’s not close with the other Nordics

While Norway may make passive-sarcastic remarks or even blunt quips towards the other Nordic countries, he cares about them deeply. It’s not obvious because he’s a very timid character and doesn’t necessarily express this affection in an open manner.

After showing concern for Denmark’s health, Denmark refers to Norway as a worry wart.

Norway is also noted to stick his nose into Iceland’s business a lot. Notice the use of words. While bugging Iceland may be a bonus for Norway, who does in fact enjoy teasing Iceland, there’s a clear emotional investment to look after his little brother’s well-being.

Misconception: He doesn’t have a sense of humour.

Norway has a great and subtle sense of humour, albeit odd.

He and Iceland refer to each other as punks (totally adorable).

When Iceland has trouble getting his goods noticed on the market, the other Nordics develop a plan to help the former out. During their brainstorming, Norway jokes and says that he’ll dance as part of the process.

Misconception: He’s mean

Norway has a gentle and shy way of showing his kindness that is often overlooked.

Back to the idea of him poking his nose into Iceland’s business, Iceland secretly doesn’t mind Norway’s interference. There’s nothing but good intentions on Norway’s part, as he’s always looking after Iceland’s best interest.

Speaking of which, remember that time when Norway didn’t know what present to buy for Iceland?

Norway sends Iceland a link while they’re both outside a present shop and gives Iceland the option to choose what he wants. Iceland gets flustered and tells Norway that anything will do.

Sweet, thoughtful, sarcastic, and subtle, that’s just how Norway (t)rolls.