Been Here Done That

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I also hopped on this trend with a frame from CSM, but I think my take on it is way more interesting 👀

This could totally be a canonical scene in Amari’s lore, set inside the Horioshi clan estate. Let’s say it’s some kind of bonding ritual between Amari and Choso. I think it fits perfectly, since the alliance between these clans exists precisely because of the «kinship» between Iredzumi and blood

Fun Fact:

• The method of creating tattoo ink in the Horioshi clan is very similar to Sukuna’s Bath. (I swear, I came up with this before I even read that part in the manga!). The difference is that Uraume «extracts» that black substance directly from cursed spirits, while in the Horioshi clan, Shikigami (most often Komainu) devour cursed spirits, and their bodies are processed by the Toad Shikigami, which then produces the finished ink, saturated with positive cursed energy. This energy is then added to the sorcerer’s own reserves after the Iredzumi ritual. I might have already talked about this in the first part of Amari’s canon, but I don’t remember. Consider this a reminder and an incentive to read the relevant post if you haven’t👀

• I love the idea of an ink «pool» – Amari will even have a manga cover like that someday

needy asshole

bonus:

I super quick doodle for the fic i have read recently. it was MHAx JJK crossover, the one where first year trio was sent to MHA world.  and the story is so good that i just cannot stop thinking about it. the characterization of megumi and nobara is so good and the plot is really wonderful. 

frog in a well by unolvrs

Jujutsu Kaisen on the other hand, I don't know how you can look at one of the most recent casualties circa S2Ep20 of the anime where that character gets a full entire episode reminiscing about their childhood, and the moments and people that meant most to them, and come away thinking the author's intent was to treat life as meaningless. The amount of screen time devoted to the following character who gets badly maimed, the audience gets enthusiastically shoved neck deep into their insane kaleidoscopic passion that is never once undercut or subverted. Both of these characters, far from being callously snuffed out and dumped in the trash, were shown immense love. What we got was not a statement of their life being disposable, but a celebration of life, a reminder of who they are, what they cared about, what made them special, who they loved and who loved them and will remember them in turn.

This is a story about curses born of misery, hatred, and malice. It is also a story deeply concerned with dualism, especially when it comes to attachment and desire. Misery stems from worldly attachments, but it is not weak or foolish to become attached to things in this world. To love something is to set yourself up for the pain or anger of losing it, or sadness of having it denied. But that love is what makes life worth living anyway, and what makes it worth it to keep fighting. We as the audience are sad because we are attached to these characters who have met terrible fates. We see enough of them to be able to clearly picture the whole rich life they could have lived surrounded by friends and feel the sting of that path cut short. It is a story about how it was worthwhile knowing them well enough to be attached anyway, even if it meant unavoidable heartbreak.

This is true of both the human protagonists as well as the curses! Volcano Man and Mahito are ruthless killers who cruelly take lives without a thought. They also have hopes and dreams that they earnestly try to protect and follow through on, and face heartbreaking despair upon defeat. They feel pain just like we do, but must nevertheless be killed. Humans face pain through the very act of living, but nevertheless must live.