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[fourshords]

Introductory post as I'm gaining traction

I'm Shou, I'm Japanese, I love four swords and Blue is the best lol

My rent lowering gunshots:

I do not like Vidow or Redblue I will criticize them on occasion for popular mischaracterization. im neutral about linkshipping otherwise. I dont care if you tag my posts as ship but not the above two.

I am normally not a linkshipper but I support my friends of color and and some do it on occasion. 99% of the time my original stuff is platonic. Block #linkshipping if you don't like seeing it (Valid)

I'm asian and don't tolerate racism in any form

this includes tagging my art with them called "the colors" please dont on my posts (explanation)

This also includes me criticizing popular colorist headcanons on giving shadow the darkest skin tone and/or blue a darker skin tone than the other links. I also highly dislike Vio being given the lightest hair and skin color in this same exact vein. I'm unlikely to want to befriend you if you do this

I am an asian (but more specialized Japanese) American advocate, and I will give you an earful if u appropriate my culture/yellowface and I may not be the nicest cause I am a tired bitch... If you think my concern and passion comes off as aggressive and mean and unjust I will block liberally. I am not a kind polite japanese and don't expect us to be all the time. Punks and advocates exist and I'm not the real problem for having feelings or justified concerns. I take notes on your priorities.

I do not do any NSFW of the links period

I have no association with LU and I don't care if you like it or not, but don't tag my posts with Linked Universe

Self explanatory but just in case, do not feed my voice acting or artwork to AI

I do not hypermasc blue just cause of his personality I treat his gender no different than how link presents himself

I do not like Viz translations of the FS manga and I will frequently criticize it's translations

Now that we are past me scaring everyone off, I like Blue and Vio and Blue and Shadow dynamics the best. I am way more chill than I appear and don't mind having conversations and asks. @rileymorph calls me Blue Link irl take that with a grain of salt. Did I say i love Blue and Vio? cause I love Blue and Vio as a duo.

I may take commissions and requests if i get inspired by the idea or if ur a good friend of mine. Feel free to shoot, but don't expect me to take it on

I make waste free soaps and shampoos

I'm rarely a fandom artist. Four swords is lucky for getting a grip on me as a child LOL If you wanna see my OCs and stuff my art blog is @reshirfusearts

Anyway all hail Four swords manga and it's timeless reign on kids and adults alike, and kids who turned into adults who are still internally kids.

If you made it to the end i love you mwah have a nice day

[fourshords]

Oh my gosh Shou I'm so sorry ur not doing well. Sending many thoughts and prayers.

Thank you so much I hope to recover and clown around once again for everyone's entertainment <3 Do your best too out there!

[fourshords]

Your voice acting is AMAZING and I hope to be as good as you one day

FJSKDBSK thank you... i just like being dramaticcccc you can do it!!!! live and breathe the drama and you got this <3

[rileymorph]

I'm sorry I don't mean this in an offensive way. I understand that "colored" is offensive but I don't understand why "the colors" is offensive. They're technically two different words with different meanings. And the colors is in reference to their tunics and not their skintones

I'm going to be straight forward. Calling the Four Swords Links "The Colors" is strange and uncomfortable because the undertones are rooted in racism. During the Jim Crow era of America, BIPOC were segregated by the labels "colored" and "white". BIPOC were treated as subhuman. It was a horrific era, and the aftermath of it still lingers in modern day American culture.

Yes, the "the colors" and "the colored" are not 1-to-1 same word. However, the connotations of "colored people" is laced with so, so much violent history that seeing a group of people called "the colors" is just incredibly insensitive. "the colors" is a term being used to label a group of people—it's weird at the least and hurtful at the most.

Here are a couple designs of Four Swords Links. And I want you to tell me if you'd still call them "The Colors":

If the answer is still yes… then I strongly urge you to do some real world research on Jim Crow era, and really think about if this was YOUR family and loved ones experiencing this torture/segregation, how would you feel about the label?

Below cut is FAQ:

1) "I don't think people intentionally are trying to be racist."

I know. I like to believe that most people are against the idea of racism and are well-intentioned. Most people call the Links "The Colors" because they see other people call them that. Yes, and I'm aware they're only saying it because of their tunic colors. However, I am explaining exactly why it sets many POC on edge in this post. I'm not accusing anyone of malice. Many people have called them "the colors" in the past, but no longer after hearing POC express their disdain towards the term. To those people, I hold so much respect for them and I'm forever grateful for their understanding.

Think of it like this: if you accidentally threw trash at me instead of the bin, I might be caught off guard but ultimately, it's fine. I knew your intentions weren't to throw trash at me. However, if you keep throwing trash at me and saying that you "aren't intentionally trying to upset me", I'm going to get upset regardless. I don't like trash being thrown at me. I've expressed it. And it's being blatantly ignored repeatedly.

2) "Are black people bothered by this? Why don't I see more speaking up about it?"

Yes, there are black people are bothered and hurt by this. The reason why you don't see more BIPOC people in speaking up about this is because of the (potential) backlash. Speaking up against racism is terrifying. Even for me. Sometimes the pain of staying silent is less agonizing than the pain of speaking up. If your POC friends don't speak about their experiences with racism around you, maybe it's because they don't feel safe doing so.

3) "You're Asian American, why does this bother you?"

While Black Americans were the primary targets during the Jim Crow era, ALL BIPOC were victims to segregation. Also, I care about POC issues in general. All racism bothers me. Racism literally impacts every single aspect of our lives whether big or small. Even today, in my daily life, I put up with acts of racism towards myself. I witness racism towards others. This is something we cannot escape or ignore. Unfortunately.

4) "What do we call the Four Swords Links then?"

I don't have a universal answer. I just call them the Links. I don't really mind what they're called as long as it doesn't have offensive undertones or hurt others. Avoiding using language that upsets POC is more important to me than trying to create a unique label for the FS Links.

5) "I'm BIPOC/POC and "the colors" doesn't bother me."

I am going to assume that you're very young or don't have a lot of life experience. If you choose to insist on calling them "the colors" despite other POC people expressing their pain towards it—it is your choice.

My goal isn't to force people to change or to start a witch hunt. My goal is to educate and explain to the best of my abilities. Sometimes my tone will come off strong, and for that I apologize. All I ask is for some grace… these topics bring a lot of distress to me and my friends.

Anyway, if you made it to the bottom of this post, thanks. Thank you for reading.

[fourshords]

sorry for not being more active depression is royally kicking my ass while i'm away for the holidays anyway blue link #1 forever and evwr yippeeeee

[fourshords]

depression has kicked my ass for 4 straight months without a break to the point I have to be hospitalized but i come back cause my friends r dealing with fandom racism, i say some shit to shut people up and then dip. anyway hi and bye to my pookies <3 mwah mwah love y'all watching my dying corpse of a blog wish for shit to work so i may one day return <3

[rilesmorf]

i think if a person of color says something is racist and you don't understand why, then you should either research or ask. I think what you should NOT do is call them crazy or overdramatic

[rileymorph]

love language

(note: don't tag as ship pls and ty)

[starlitnova]

If you were there for the JessChan13 Four Swords manga dub, you may be entitled to financial compensation

[rileymorph]

REAL AND TRUE. JESSCHAN13 MY LEGEND!!!

[opalwolf54]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RLcNv7gzRPI&pp=ygUYRm91ciBzd29yZHMgYWJyaWRnZWQgZHVi

Was this what you were looking for?

[rileymorph]

no it was like a Four Swords Manga parody/abridged series, not the game. I suspect it got taken down bc of copyright reasons because for the life of me I cannot find it anymore </3

my tags for context lol:

[fourshords]

I STAN JESSCHAN13 MANGA DUB FOREVER

I did recently see it on youtube actually

it was reuploaded! Do the random a favor and SAVE THESE VIDEOS ON YOUR PC OR SOMETHING FOR ARCHIVE REASONS!!!

[rileymorph]

THANK YOU @yoctocrunch FOR DRAWING MY VAMPIRE BLUE LINK DESIGN AAAAAAAUUUUiiiiiiEEEE

[rileymorph]

This is late but Happy New Year, and cheers to another year of our favorite ragebaiters Vio and Blue.

COUNT YOUR DAYS VIO LINK.

bonus:

new year, same Blue & Vio

[rileymorph]

IM NOT VIOPILLED AND I WILL NEVER BE VIOPILLED!!!! Blue Link #1 FOREVER. im just Shoupilled. btw 2026 New Year's Resolution that i made for him just now is to get him to 100k followers so everyone should go follow @fourshords rn

[rileymorph]

being called "cool" and "strong" (and similar compliments) will always make Blue's heart flutter in my head. I don't think he's used to receiving compliments, so when he does, he's always really awkward (but happy) abt it

HOWEVER, I think one of his favorite compliments is being called "cute". he RARELY ever gets called cute. like Red will get it, sometimes Green, and even Vio. but Blue almost NEVER gets called cute. and maybe he's a little jealous about it. but he will never admit it even if it kills him literally

Blue externally after getting called cute: ".... ok? wtv... thanks...."

Blue internally after getting called cute: "😳💓🐱✨💫💞🥹🦄🌈🌟✨"

[fourshords]

Had a collab with a mystery person who could that be I wonder

Voices by me, art and video editing by [REDACTED]

[fourshords]

okay yeah everyone pester riley now pls thank u

also i'm willing to voice ur comics and stuff feel free to reach out with your FS comics or ideas.

[fourshords]

sorry for not being more active depression is royally kicking my ass while i'm away for the holidays anyway blue link #1 forever and evwr yippeeeee

[fourshords]

hi yes, i just wanted to let yo know that as a fellow big fan of the crayola boys. i love your art and how you show blue and vios friendship is how i see them too! just ugh awesome arts all around its super cute n silly

JFJDVDJDBDJD thank youuu so much i appreciate it i wish i posted more but alas i just have ideas and pry riley open for more lol

[fourshords]

Had a collab with a mystery person who could that be I wonder

Voices by me, art and video editing by [REDACTED]

[rileymorph]

DAY 27 of @fswintersdelight WOOO!!! massive THANK YOU to Kalh for hosting!! : D

Blue and Vio centric because...... look at me...

ANYWAY in my head, Blue tends to hole up inside (for obvious reasons) & keep to himself when winter rolls around. the other 3 will try to make winter time less miserable for him, but it's much harder to pull Blue out of his sour attitude during this season. good thing Vio doesn't care LOL. even if Blue pouts & complains the entire time, I think he secretly appreciates how determined Vio is to keep him company hehe

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