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AI - At this point, there's no point in using AI when you can find better artists

This is an image of Jesus celebrating Hanukkah, but I think the AI may have got a few things wrong.

Seems like the reaction he would do

I do NOT have a problem

I know a certain top hatted fellow who would like this

(talking about Hatts btw)

I do NOT have a problem

Let me just...

Cutely breaks the 4th wall and pets Finn

There. Depression cured.

gonna photo dump my cat rq

His name is Finn

You're welcome!

Happy chrimbis, pal!

Have a Klonoa gif because Klonoa is the boi!

Merry Crisis bestie!!

Merry Christmas everyone! Hope you aren't as unlucky as SEES!

This one also applies to mine which are @theklonoaaskblog, @askthewireframerabbitvibri, @askpureintegrity, @klonoaconfessionbox and @hermitarcanahira

Also any and all links will be ignored until then.

My biggest three blogs @ddlcaskblog, @thetwofallenaskblog, and @askthe12humans will have their asks turned back on, however they will NOT have media permissions until the 26th.

Useless fun facts with Tanooki!

Persona 3 Portable's CD case shows two sides. One is Makoto and Elizabeth. The other is Kotone and Theodore.

This neat little feature is completely gone from the digital version which is bad to me because

P3P's main feature is different protagonists

The cover art is Makoto despite the album being filled with songs about Kotone.

Got it!

Probably should warn @wizardex-yt too as they do have an asks thingy

ooc - Make sure to send whatever you want before the 22nd of December(or 23rd.) I’m planning to temporarily turn them off maybe until January? or at least until the 26th because of the raid theyre apparently planning. Media asks are off again. I dont want to risk anything, and I highly suggest you dont send links. I wont reply

If you’re a roleplay blog too, please do this. Please turn your asks off. They are planning to send potentially gore of real people, specifically children. Take care of yourselves please, you are your #1 priority, nothing and nobody else.

No problem!

Would you like a low-poly apple in these trying times? I heard they're very delicious!

yes thank you <3

IT'S SO THREATENING!

WHO'S THE WORM!?

WHY IS HE DISGUSTING!?

WHERE'S GOD!?

WHO IS THE WORM!?

every full moon he turns into the worm. Disgusting fellow if you ask me

Something about the words "lesbian", "western" and "time travel" made me want to click that instantly...

Yall I have good news

I’m getting a show approved, where every episode is a concept of a show I didn’t end uo making shortened into one episode. I started making playlist for each series/episode.

It should get approved or denied (but even so I’ll prob make it under my name) by Jan 1st, so I’ll go ahead and make a poll;

These Are The Only Ones With Playlists So Far; If That Sways Yall’s opinions, I’m gonna link my spotify profile for yall to look at em here

So I made a strawpage if you wanna check that out!

I do enjoy how the Paper Mario/Mario & Luigi games consistently go out of their way to imply that Mario is a volcano of raw sexual magnetism, but I simply cannot imagine how that would play out in a mainline Super Mario game. I don't think Nintendo's in-house writing team has it in them.

Halloween 🎃: Depressed in a spooky way

And remember people, just because something is popular doesn't make it canon.

Again, AUs, headcanons and fanfictions exist for a reason. It's what YOU think and what YOU want to see and if others want to see it too, that's good!

However, leave the actual canon in the hands of Toby Fox. Not you. Undertale Yellow may be great and Toby may like it but it ain't canon.

Transcript: i think it was better when undertale souls were more of an individual artist interpretation. Ever since yellow came out, all other justice interpretations have kind of died out and now everyone just slaps clover into their works. Like at least Yellow encouraged people to make different/new areas for the humans to explore and different monsters to meet, but i wish it didn’t come at the cost of literally any design other than clover.

Miku with a slice of strawberry shortcake and a cup of tea?

♡

what if she was the slice itself

Transcript: REWRITE. AUS. ARE. GOOD.

Rewrite AUs, no matter what series, are good because it's an artist's own retake on the original source material, either with some changes to help the canon fit better or have an entirely new spin.

"BuT It'S SteALInG!!"

Remakes, reboots, AUs, practically any idea! They've all been recycled one way or another! To me, it's a matter of how you write it.

To any writers out there, don't be afraid to rewrite a piece of media, make your own AU of it or heck even make something original out of it. You have creative talent that shouldn't go to waste and this is a perfect place to start!

Drew this as part of a calendar redraw collab in @sega-megadeth's Space Goof's server (this was for March)

I'm not 18 yet but September 2025 might be a good time!

Have a photo of Klonoa being an autistic goober.

I wanna get a tattoo of him someday.

you should queen

Never forget what Thomas Astruc took away from us

TW: VIDEO LINKS PUT LATER IN THE POST CONTAIN IMAGERY OF SUICIDE AND LOUD SOUNDS! THIS POST CAN BE UNDERSTOOD WITHOUT THEM.

((Post submitted, yet again, by my friend @tanookireviews!))

Transcript: Heya! Tanooki here once again to give you a ted talk and critique the style of Miraculous once again! This time, it's in regards to its animation and how I feel about it.

To put it simply...the animation could be a whole lot better in my opinion. Why is that?

Miraculous's animation tries to hard to combine both 3D and 2D together. Combining those styles is not a problem! In fact, in certain circumstances, it can look amazing when put in the right hands!

Miraculous was never given that treatment.

First and most obvious point here, what the actual fuck are those facial expressions? No really what are they? I'm all for really weird facial expressions but...I dunno. They didn't think the facial expressions through at all.

It's obvious that the facial expressions were made for a more 2D look and from the looks of it, they weren't translated over well. The models do not line up with what they're trying to do. They slapped on the face and called it a day

Another point I have to make is that there are a lot of animation errors. I understand that animation errors are inevitable as we are all human and we all make mistakes...but...

Why are there so goddamn many!?

These are the 4 examples I have. While they're not much, there's a clear thing going on. There's either

Parts of their design completely gone (e.g. eyebrows)

Parts of their design they did not have (e.g. the green bangs)

Parts of their design changed slightly (e.g. hair and eyes)

There's so many of these mistakes here. I don't even know why. Was their animation software bugging out? Were they short for time or budget? Or were they lazy and cutting corners?

I'm not entirely sure...but these bits here prove that this show was better in 2D...

Which brings me to this...Ladybug PV. The early pilot of Miraculous Ladybug that had surfaced online not long ago!

There are expressions that while exaggerated look much better here. Characters designs look so much more interesting and there's a general sense of polish and detail put into this.

So why wasn't this used? Budgeting and keeping track of Ladybug's spots...

Those are some of the worst excuses I've ever heard. You can have 2D animation on low budgets and I can prove it.

I can definitely prove it.

Ladies and gentlemen. Persona 3. A game released in the year of 2006. This game was created by Atlus, around the time they were on the verge of bankruptcy.

I understand that the animation isn't perfect. Some parts are off-model and there's a general lack of shading in some areas however the rest of the animation looks amazing in terms of expressions, tone and designs throughout.

There's clearly a lot of work put into the animation despite everything happening. It goes to show that even on the tightest of budgets, you can give it your all and make something really good out of it.

However, those days are long gone and miraculous went the way of 3D. However, I've come prepared and now have 3 examples of games that combine both 2D and 3D.

Let's begin with

1. Klonoa 2 Lunetea's Veil

Klonoa 2 Lunetea's Veil's character expression, designs and look fit perfectly with the vibe of the game.

Facial expressions are sometimes goofy looking however they fit with the style of the game while also being funny. Even some of the more serious ones look good too!

The game uses a technique called 'cel-shading' or 'toon-shading' if you prefer to call it that. This makes the characters pop a bit more and separates them from background elements that could interfere with their designs.

It also looks good from a 2D/3D mix as well as the style gives off an anime/cartoon style look that helps make the game look a lot better.

This was in 2001 btw.

2. Persona 5/Persona 5 Royal

Persona 5 is an artistically beautiful game along with having a great story all about rebellion and fighting back against societal issues.

Like Klonoa 2, this game also uses cel shading and very much leans into the anime-like style it wants to go for while combining it with the vibes of manga and comic books.

The style not only works but looks beautiful no matter what system the game is played on (even the switch). It also incorporates 2D elements such as character sprites for expressions and other elements to help balance it out just a bit more and make things clearer to the player.

3. Guilty Gear Strive

Oh Guilty Gear Strive...not only are you a brilliant fighting game that has one of the best trans reps ever...but you also have excellent animation and designs.

Like holy shit any screenshots from Guilty Gear Strive looks brilliant and that's because while the characters are rendered in 3D, it does clever tricks with the camera to try and hide that fact and make it look 2D.

It also like the other 2 games uses cel-shading to add even more of a 2D anime vibe to it all. It just works so well because the animators know what the hell they're doing. It's also getting a show soon so that's even more of a testament (get it? Lol) to how good the game actually looks.

So overall, Ladybug's animation is not the worst but could be better.

Thanks once again for coming to my ted talk.

Excuse me for a moment. I need my evoker.

I think it's a good time for a persona summon...

Hello there!

If you're wondering what this is, this is a blog linked with the game series, Klonoa. How? Simple really. It's a blog dedicated to letting people discuss things about Klonoa whether it be headcanons, criticisms or just something cool about the series itself.

To send a confession, simply send it through my ask box and I'll read it.

Keep in mind I am sometimes busy with other things and will not always respond on time.

Confessions Rules

Keep it relevent to Klonoa or the fandom surrounding the series. You may use another piece of media as a point of reference (e.g. comparisons) but please stick to mostly Klonoa.

I am English and can read only English. Please submit responses in English only.

NSFW of any kind will not be allowed. A lot of characters are depicted as minors in the series including the main character himself so it's a huge no go.

Do not endorse problematic topics of any kind (e.g. problematic members of the Klonoa community, proshipping, insults towards people in or out of the fandom or the making of Klonoa). If you do any of these, I will skip your response entirely. Talking about these subjects is okay so as long as you condone the actions displayed or discussed and you have a valid reason why.

Hate speech directed towards anyone of a certain group will not be tolerated. You are welcome no matter who you are or identify as.

Other things about confessions

Similar to @miraculousladybugconfessionbox and @utdrmv-confession-box, a box containing the contents or summary of each confession will be put in each post. Quotes will also be added.

If you or I feel like it's necessary, I will tag any triggering subjects in bold JUST LIKE THIS in case it's discussed.

((Person has said they do not mind being Anonymous. So confession sent in by @tanookireviews, a friend of mine!) Note this is LONGGG but really well in depth!)

"I may not know much about this show but from experience talking about it with a friend, the designs are awful. I'm gonna explain why by comparing Marinette/Ladybug from Miraculous Ladybug to Ren/Joker from Persona 5.

Let's begin with the obvious reason. Marinette's designs barely differ from each other."

"The entire show relies on her having a secret identity…so tell me why the design barely does any to differ her civilian form from her ladybug form besides the mask and skin suit. No amount of phantom masking or some shit can tell me that I can't recognise her in that damn suit.

Now let's take a look at Ren and see how he differs."

"Notice anything different about Ren/Joker's design? Simple. It's interesting and distinct.

While it's easy to know who he is just from a glance, that's not the entire point of it. Plus no one actually sees the design in the real world and only under specific circumstances.

Even then his designs works because of the fact that both are different yet interesting. The first design is simple but it works because of the fact Ren is supposed to blend into the crowd. It's also that way because he's the silent protagonist and the self-insert for the player. His phantom thief design works because it's the complete opposite of real world design while still making sure it's interesting, right down to his clothing and various other bits.

Marinette doesn't have those qualities. Her design is simple but doesn't work because of how bland it is with the hero design being even blander than it actually should be. A lot of what makes superheroes interesting is their flashy outfits. Even simple ones such as Spider-Man work because while it is just a skintight suit, it adds a lot to make it distinct and that's how Ren wins while Joker fails.

Speaking of distinct, Silhouettes! A lot of what makes a good character design is a silhouette. It's a major principle in the art world to ensure that characters are recognisable. Even if the character design is simple, a silhouette can go a long way to sell your idea.

Now does Marinette/Ladybug have that?

Hahahaha!

Fuck no"

"Marinette and Ladybug's silhouettes completely fail. They look generic and fail to stand out in my opinion. The silhouettes also fail to differentiate from each other in terms of outfits. If I were shown these without knowing its origin, I'd assume it would be the same suit she's wearing.

How about we go back to Ren then? Let's see how he's doing."

"These feel heavily distinct from each other and are actually interesting silhouettes. The first silhouette is simple but the pose that Ren strikes help make him stand out. His second silhouette not only surfs and turfs Ladybug out the salad bar but with the usage of posing again along with different shapes connected to his design, his design has this sense of creativity and intrigue that I do not get with Ladybug.

Y'know what? How about I show you a collage of

Every

Single

Persona protag and their silhouettes"

"Look at these guys and use the same logic as before

Actually interesting designs

Distinct and somewhat recognisable silhouettes

An overall sense of more time and creativity put into it

The Persona series proves you can have simple designs and make them stand out.

And before you say "Ladybug is a show made for children"...are you trying to imply that children don't deserve good media and designs?

You can have a piece of children's media that includes good and interesting designs

Want an example?

I'll give you a good one!"

"This is a piece of artwork from 2001 made for the game Klonoa 2 Lunetea's Veil and it looks absolutely stunning. Not only does the visuals look nice but Klonoa and Lolo look good too. Not only do their designs contrast with each other but they are appealing to the eyes and have distinct shapes and colours to make them feel interesting and part of the world they're from."

"Plus with Klonoa's distinct features (those being his ears, cap and various other parts of his body), they make a silhouette. Not just any silhouette but a very nice and interesting one that helps him feel recognisable.

So yeah I'm starting this blog off strong. I'm sorry if I rambled too much but I just wanted to point out how bad designs are in this show compared to other things out there.

Thanks for coming to my ted talk."

"Are you ready babe? Okay! Open your eyes!"

"Gasp A cake!"

"Indeed! Sunny and Mother Muffet helped me make it!"

"Awww... that's sweet... but why exactly? I know I love cake but it seems a lot more special than usual!"

"Well is it not your birthday? I remember you mentioning this date being the first one you could remember!"

"Oh yeah...wait...MY BIRTHDAY IS TODAY!? YIPPEE YIPPEE YIPPEE!"

"Hahaha! Happy birthday, mon chéri~.."

"Did you get me anything? I heard it's tradition for others to give other people gifts on their special day."

"Mhm!"

"A MIKU PLUSHIE!?"

"Well at first it was a pen pouch, but Hope helped me turn it into a plushie!"

Vibri immediately hugs Melody

"THANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOU"

"Of course dear!"

// OOC Explanation!: Today is Vib-Ribbon's 25th birthday! //

//So happy birthday to one of my favourite games!//

Can I ask what the fuck I'm looking at?

I'm not angry. Just very confused.

looking for a perfect gift for the ladybuck in your life? look no further because SAPPHICALLY TINGLED FOR THE HOLIDAYS: SEVEN LESBIAN TALES OF SEASONAL EROTICA is out now in paperback and ebook. featuring all the pictured stories

Great advice! Thank you!

Being productive is underrated. You should try it sometime.

Looking at all my mutuals Istfg

Tell me...what's this "being productive" thing?

TEACH ME YOUR WIZARDRY, WIZARD!

Being productive is underrated. You should try it sometime.

Looking at all my mutuals Istfg

Wait they made a trans shirt...AND NO ONE TOLD ME!?

Tomska going hard on Twitter again.