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[cerisestarfruit]

You thought that was the last post of dsmp art!? Then you are wrong!

CBEEDUO IN THE YEAR LORD 2024 AND THEM… KISSING!? -vine boom sound- yeah I’m not a puss anymore, these bitches were really gay, good for them, good for them.

Some angst because you can’t have dsmp art without it.

“How do you have so much time to draw?” I’m unemployed that’s why.

[usagiverse]

Hello,

I need to ask in the panel after they talk about the clothes and before choosing a job, those waves were the "twin sense"? Was it?

Yes! I did not make it subtle at all lol. Here's an explanation of how it works based on my personal experience (I am an only child, but my mother and I tend to have "twin sense", so I'll explain the best I can!)

"Twin Sense" is not a literal telepathy type thing, but a feeling, or intuitive thing. When Yui and Shu looked at the newspaper, they both had their own individual thoughts on what they wanted to do. They both, at different times, thought about the same type of job-- cleaning tuxedos. Not because they wanted to actually clean a tuxedo, but because they didn't like the other options or associated "tuxedo" with high-end and fancy. When they look at each other here-

-they are confirming what the other wanted to do. This is basically a shortened, sped of version of a "jinx" followed by an "I knew it" or a second jinx "I thought the same exact thing!". (This also makes dialogue easier because then I don't have to draw jinx panels lol). Yuichi looks at Shuji, and Shuji looks back, and they already know what they want to do, they are in sync, but they don't know that they will choose the same thing. It's irony for us as the reader, because WE know they are thinking the same thing, but if you are ever in this situation, you actually DON'T know what the other person is thinking, and then you're surprised or pleased that you were on the same page when it happens. This is what happens with my mom, we usually are on the same page on a lot of things without actually knowing what the other is thinking. Sometimes a situation is set up so perfectly that we even talk in sync, and say the same thing, which is what can happen with these twins, too.

Since we are reading a comic in left - right format, whichever character is on the leftmost side of the page will be the first to have the thought, then the character on the right will have that same thought. I call this a transmission of thought (even though they aren't actually telepathic, they're individuals, like us) which shows the viewer they are having the same thought or checking up on each other in some way. The number of points just dictate how far away the characters are from one other or how long it takes for them to have that thought. Maybe Yuichi doesn't catch on as quickly, so his receive will be longer than Shuji's, and vice versa. They may even take a much longer time to receive. The twins are unique in that they can have the same thoughts like this somewhat regularly, but everyone has intuition or what's occasionally called a sixth sense.

Mizuki for example is very sensitive to those around her because of her very empathetic nature. When an Usagi is hurt, she can tell, even if they were trying to hide it. She can also tell when their mood changes, when the weather changes, and she believes in spiritual energy stuff, too, so maybe that has something to do with it.

Even Miyamoto has a sixth sense, but it's intuition again. He's more intuitive about incoming danger, secondary presences, and intention. Miyamoto is Shuji's son, so even he could have some similar habits to his dad that Yuichi picks up on, and being a primary caretaker and figure in his life, Yui could easily "twin sense" his nephew even if Miya's unaware. It could also be a paternal instinct, since Yuichi could think of Miyamoto as his own son, too. I like to think Miyamoto uses his intuition in such an intentional way as shown with Donnie here, though. He's just a silly little guy!

Long post, but I enjoyed answering! It also leaves room for some comedic panels down the line, and some interesting scenes. Thanks for the ask, Nerish!

[usagiverse]

This is a bit of a strange ask, but I'm still confused over Usagi's last name. Some tell me that is Miyamoto his last name and that Usagi is his first name... but then others tell me that Usagi is the family name 😂

Just wanted to ask.

hi

Gelu. You have no idea how long I've been waiting for this ask. I have been preparing for this very moment. I'm ready to answer this and I already know I'm going to fail miserably at explaining. Here goes.

Usagi Yojimbo. In the comics, "Miyamoto" is the surname / family name, we know this because his father is Magistrate Miyamoto. This makes our titular character Usagi, his first name.

Usagi Chronicles. In this animated series, we know that Yuichi is descended from Miyamoto. However, his name isn't "Miyamoto Yuichi", Yuichi is in fact his surname / family name. That means they both share the same first name, Usagi.

In Japanese fashion, the family name comes BEFORE the first / given name. Let's take George Washington for example. To do so properly, it would be "Washington George". So if we see "Miyamoto Usagi" and "Yuichi Usagi", that means their last names are in front of their first names. If you watch any Japanese shows or movies, they introduce themselves with their last name first and given name after, and people will call them by their last name. In TMNT 2003, he specifically introduces himself (and we will ignore the poor pronunciation of Japanese words including his own name) as "Usagi Miyamoto". This is so that the Western audience knows Usagi is his first name, Miyamoto last. (Also told the audience his last name was Miya-ma-to but uh. We're ignoring it, right?) This is not the proper way for him to introduce himself if he were being strictly Japanese… we say it's fine because it was for an English audience at the time, but this is the only time (that I can recall) his name being introduced in this way.

Typically in Japanese fashion, when you first meet someone or are on acquainted terms, you would only refer to them by their last name and add "-san" to the end, until you become closer and can use a different honorific or use their given name. However, all of the Usagi series have been adapted for western consumption, so they use their first names in all of this familiar media. The western version of "formal" or "polite" in a Japanese setting is taking the first name and adding "-san" to the end instead. So in 2003, Usagi calls Leo "Leonardo-san", and Leo calls him "Usagi-san" back. In 2012, the same thing. When you meet someone who is older than you in the west, you would usually say "Mr./Mrs./Mx. Lastname". That is the English equivalent of what "-san" is, loosely. I'm not sure why western media wants to flip names and add -san to it anyway, since we do use last names sometimes? Mr. Obama… Miyamoto-san. We can also chalk this up to relationships, as Leo and Usagi have been close in every iteration, perhaps they just went to the "first-name-basis" immediately. (copium)

I don't know if you've noticed, but there are a lot of Usagis! Even just 2 is too many, and I have 4! (Well, one was married in, but still.) In my case, I wanted to be able to have multiple samurai rabbits out in the world of Rise, but I couldn't have them all named "Usagi" unless that was all their last name-- which meant they all also had to be directly or indirectly related to each other. Which posed other problems, like… what about Magistrate Miyamoto?? Well.. he's still related, just differently. I know some important plot points get washed out when you move characters and their specific roles around, but that's exactly what ROTTMNT does, and excels in. So we do some problem solving, we write every idea down, and then we iron out the edges.

I am not an expert in the naming culture of Japan, though I can understand why people might be confused or spread misinformation as though they are correct. It takes just a little bit of reading and context to understand, which I hope I've been able to provide. TBH I still get confused, but that's because I am actively doing it differently by going against what it normally is.

TL;DR - Usagi is the first name in all published media, with Miyamoto and Yuichi both being family names. The proper way to introduce oneself in Japanese is [Last Name] [Given Name], which Miyamoto Usagi and Yuichi Usagi both follow this rule (and are both Japanese). In my fanon, I have too many Usagis in one time period, so Usagi is the family name and everyone can still keep their original name. Hope this helps!

[r3z1l1c1ous]

i let my impulses control my actions. we all run on impulses actually! impulses sent from to and from the brain!

[corkystclairs]

Best Horror movies?

The only three I can for sure put in there are Texas Chainsaw Massacre (original) and Suspiria (original) and A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night

Maybe original Carrie? Maybe The Shining?

Definitely Sinners. That’s like brilliant.

Us (Jordan Peele) is fucking great.

Babadook. Awesome.

Ringu.

Legend of Hell House.

Fright Night (the original).

My guilty pleasure faves are Dead Silence, Bride of Chucky, Freddy Vs. Jason, and the various Saw and Final Destination movies.

I used to be a horror movie lover but I’ve put watching horror movies to the side for now for the most part. I’m glad I watched Sinners because it’s amazing.