perfectly torn sky

Kloe/クロエ • lowkey nerd, sleep deprived most of the time, I read too much and that's basically it

[multitrackdrifting]

It physically hurts me to block so many beautiful women but they are lying to me.

[laarems]

When the ship is all hurt and no comfort you gotta make the comfort

[homuras]

— The Angel Devil. Bit of a special case: No enmity towards humans, but you'll wanna keep your distance. Physical contact means your lifespan gets drained away.

angel devil ✩ episode 11

[lazynico]

a comic about ice cream and akiangel

[ twitter ]

[huyandere]

happy new year everyone!

[gallade-x-treme]

me after romantic killer episodes 1 through 9

me after romantic killer episodes 10 through 12

[styletters]

not gonna lie ep 10-12 gave me whiplash man I thought this was a happy show HAHA

[shima-draws]

SO I just finished binging all of Romantic Killer bc it came up in my recommended. And oh my god I loved it so much;;

There’s definitely mixed reviews about it WHICH IS FAIR bc the premise is about a girl named Anzu who isn’t interested in romantic relationships but she then gets pushed into typical dating sim situations with Really Cute Boys in an effort to like. Force her into a relationship. And obv this kinda comes off as arophobic. But the fact that she so stubbornly refuses to partake and tries so hard to veer away from those situations makes it so fucking funny, especially when she rejects the boys with faces like this

And it turns out it’s really just a show about found family and overcoming trauma and developing healthy friendships with people and UGH. UGHHH it’s so good.

I actually adore Riri lmao they’re SUCH a little shit and I very much enjoy insanely chaotic characters like that. And we start off thinking okay wow this person’s kind of an asshole for forcing a girl to get a boyfriend by taking away her cat, her favorite hobby and her favorite snack, but then we find out OH, they’re just a cog in a corporate machine and they don’t really have much of a choice about it. And we slowly see Riri actually gain true affection for Anzu, and see how much they come to care about her as a person rather than just as a test subject, to the point of them actually breaking the rules of their contract just to make sure she’s safe. AND NOT JUST HER. They make sure the people she’s associated with are safe too, even if it risks them getting in Big Trouble with their boss. AND the fact that they canonically go by they/them pronouns but can ALSO transform into a boy or a girl depending on their preference, and they playfully flirt with Anzu in both forms?? It’s so good. Also thinking about the effort that Anzu goes through to make sure Riri gets to stick around;; like even tho she’d never admit it. She’s come to care for them too in some very strange way lol

And Junta;; the fact that Anzu is actually so concerned about him possibly being brainwashed into the position of childhood friend? Like she doesn’t immediately push him away or shut him down, she actually cares about him as a person and wants him to find happiness and wants to get him out of the situation she thinks he’s in. But then she finds out oh wait he actually IS a childhood friend. And he’s such a good boy. I love love LOVE how they handle the love triangle aspect in this, because obviously yes there’s a bit of jealousy, but not enough for things to get petty between him and Kazuki. They actually treat each other with respect and regard each other as friends and are kinda rooting for the other in their own way. Kind of “may the best man win” sort of thing. There’s no toxicity, there’s no classic “fighting over the female love interest” trope, they actually genuinely like each other after a bit of awkwardness enough to feel comfortable with living together and living with Anzu. They’re SO fucking sweet god dammit //shakes fists

(Honestly tho I really wish we got more episodes focused on Junta. Bc he really seemed like more of a background character and made the whole “love triangle” aspect not feel as prominent. Which is fine I guess?? But I felt so bad for him lmao)

And Kazuki 😭 My beloved. My poor sweet boy who deserves the world and everything in it. Just the build up. The subtle hints of his trauma that pop up every now and then. And when it all comes together you’re like oh!! Ohhh. THAT’S why he acts so aloof and cold all the time. THAT’S why he doesn’t like being the center of female attention. THAT’S why he gets distressed at things that, at first, seem so insignificant. THAT’S why he got attached to Anzu so quickly. And I love the way they handle his trauma, how they don’t make it seem any less important or alarming just because he’s a guy. And how Anzu’s there for him through everything 🤧 How she’s the person to pull him out of the darkness, how she stands up for him time and time again, how she just KNOWS when he’s uncomfortable and steps in to protect him. She ends up caring about him so much despite how they were set up to encounter initially. And he cares about her so much too. And I just 🥺 I care them

Also the fact how everyone came to help Kazuki when they found out what was going on. No judgement, no “you’re making this up”, no “isn’t this your fault to begin with?” They all just step in without even hesitating and support him through his trauma and immediately go “Okay we’ve got a problem so here’s our gameplan.” SEE. IT’S REALLY ABOUT THE FOUND FAMILY,

And one of my favorite things. Riri 🤝 Hijiri using their influence and power to protect both Anzu and Kazuki despite the risks to their reputation and social standing

OH AND I wanted to mention. I love that all of the classic romantic tropes i.e. something happening to your cute neighbor’s apartment so that they’re forced to live with you while it gets sorted out–those are generally really cheesy and make huge plot holes and don’t make ANY sense in the narrative. But that’s the thing about RK, they make it funny, yeah your cute boy neighbor’s apartment flooded bc we need him to come live with you. We did it with magic. Yes your childhood friend is living with you now bc we had a weirdo break into your apartment–with magic. So now he feels like he needs to stay with you and protect you. Yes you got hit by a car with a really rich boy inside and now he’s interested in you. We also did this with magic. Everything that would be regarded as a “coincidence” and is a badly written plot point just to push two characters together is actually explained through the hilarious concept of magic and I LOVE that it’s so fucking funny

Honestly this show is really up to interpretation too which I like a lot? Some people think hey yeah, maybe Anzu will end up with someone. Others say you know what the message here is that friendship is the most important thing and sometimes platonic relationships are better than romantic ones. The ending is pretty ambiguous so it could really go in any direction.

Anyway I have so much more to say but. Just watch Romantic Killer it’s really good thanks bye

(Trigger warnings include sexual harassment/assault, stalking, panic attacks/PTSD, and attempted murder, so please take care while watching <3)

[styletters]

pls I just finished this last night after binging it and I have to admit I watched it expecting it to be the typical kind of romcom that we’ve seen a lot of and admittedly there were tons of cheesy bits but more than that, it showed a lot of reality in ways that I didn’t think a show could

also gotta add in my thoughts about each of the guys so hear me out: (might be spoiler-y so read at your own risk)

Kazuki - What made me really find him intriguing was how closed off he was at the beginning. He was this mysterious Ikemen type that everyone was into which made it so easy for other people to misunderstand him. So when we saw his perspective of those moments where he rejected a girl or didn’t bother to help Anzu when she fell, I immediately realized that those were coping mechanisms to help him move on from the internalized trauma that he’s been dealing with for a while. It’s not that he didn’t want to move on from it, but rather he was trying to do so in his own way and he didn’t owe any explanation to anyone as to why he was acting the way he was.

It’s also a given that Anzu def helped all the bois out in some way and I love that she doesn’t choose when or where to defend those that she cares about. 

But what really stood out for me was not how shocked Kazuki was that someone was actually defending him, it was the fact that someone so willingly did it despite not knowing anything about him or his situation. He hid so many things from other people but for Anzu, it was like he didn’t need to explain himself at all and that was the kind of push he needed to truly come to terms with what happened. 

Junta - Oh man, when I found out that he’s the typical childhood friend trope, I expected this one to end up in heartbreak. But fortunately for him, there was no need for that immediate pain because I think at this point, he really is content to just have someone like Anzu in his life regardless of the status of their relationship. He’s definitely easy on the eyes and is the gentle giant amongst the guys but he is also very strong in his own way. His humility is almost so effortless that he could be so easily taken advantage of but we can’t neglect the fact that this guy can probably beat you with a baseball bat if he wanted to. 

And it’s funny how it’s not just him who’s the childhood friend, but also Ryuya damn that idiot made me laugh so much. He’s not perfect by any means but I can commend the friendly competition he sets between not only him and Tonta but with the other love interests. 

Admittedly, no matter how cliche it is, we do need that friend who can be our safe/comfort zone with no strings attached or tension/pressure to make things more complicated than it should be. I appreciate people like Junta who knows when to conform but at the same time is able live his life as freely as he can.

Hijiri - I’m not gonna lie, out of all the love interests, he’s definitely my type LOL he’s so freakin cute and gorgeous + since he’s voiced by Hanae Natsuki, he immediately reminded me of his similar roles like Jonah Clemence and Riddle Rosehearts. I love a spoiled tsundere with an equally interesting bodyguard who has as much personality as the next guy but he was just so enjoyable to watch despite his innate narcissism.

At least he’s open minded though. At first you can see how his wealth and pride overpowered his sincerity which of course didn’t faze Anzu at all, so it’s nice that she’s able to bring him back to the ground through her somewhat harsh berating lol he deserved it.

Overall, it’s good to have a balance of acknowledging the hardships that less privileged people face without degrading them along with using your influence for the better because we def saw how he used his place in society to help everyone out (and not just our girl) which goes to show how much he has improved in the short time that he knew her.

anyways that my 3 cents on the guys, I have so much to say about Riri/Rio too but imma save that for another day lol got watch Romantic Killer guys I swear it’s gonna be amazing

[thehandymen]

the way that romantic killer started with “watch this gamer girl get her life turned upside down in the name of love 😍😘😜” and ended with “no character is just a love interest or supportive friend. they all have their own personalities, their own pasts, their own depth and meaning. love is not something that can be forced or formulated; it’s conceived through mutual trust and understanding, through respecting each other and what we want. never underestimate the value of kindness, sincerity, and communication, and never forget the importance of platonic love and friendship”

[styletters]

pls go watch romantic killer it’s way too good and too real for you not to enjoy

[j-wilson-md]

what really fucked me up is that it wasn't really kazuki's look that fucked him over, it was his kindness. his little act of kindness got him into that mess which is so fucking unfair because he was such a sweet and kind kid

[styletters]

pls that woman was so deranged it made me uncomfortable

[kirbypoyopoyo]

if you're reading this, take this as your sign to watch the 'romantic killer' anime, if only to take in the greatness that is hoshino anzu

[styletters]

pls this is the best romcom ive watched this year its too good

[kx0e]

[the-alchemistake]

Tighnari saw a traumatized kid with PTSD and chronic illness and said here's a job, housing, food, medicine and training for you. Welcome aboard. You're gonna get the lightest works only because we care about your health. What a chad.

[styletters]

gentaro doodle from last march I guess

[raqkuni]

[hydranomago]

► とりま Get on the floor (FP)

[Live Vids Masterlist]

[styletters]

oh my god this was so perfect

[starglossie]

no other genre gives me more joy than idol animes that just go off the rails with their plots. like you think you’re just watching a colorful show about people wanting to sing and chase their dreams and then you’ve got a war and an attempted kidnapping and people getting choked out and various layers of trauma 

[styletters]

Let’s not forget the bomb threat and the underlying harsh realities of the idol industry 💀

[slugtranslation-hypmic]

Hypnosis Mic - Division Rap Battle - Side F. P and M + Directory

Hypnosis Mic - Division Rap Battle - Side F. P and M + 

Original Story: Evil Line Records

Manga: Kiiko Jyo

Script: Yuichiro Momose

Scanning: A sentient slug

Translation/Editing: A sentient slug

Cleaning: Mora, Mina, Serry, Anonymous, Suwa, Ren, Utsura, Aura, Cass, and Saz

Typesetting: Cosmo, Ray, and Lari

Prologue: Part 1, Part 2, Translation Notes

Chapter 1: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Translation Notes

Chapter 2: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Translation Notes

Chapter 3: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Translation Notes

Chapter 4: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Translation Notes

Chapter 5: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Translation Notes

Chapter 6: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Translation Notes

Chapter 7: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Translation Notes

Chapter 8: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Translation Notes

Volume 1 Bonus Content: Bonus Comics, Extra Images, Translation Notes

Chapter 9: Coming soon

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