#takagen

[lathidraws]

Ajin Week 2023 - Day 02 - Favorite relationship: Before vs. Now

Before TakaGen became my OTP, my favorite ship was SatoxOku, so for today I've drawn them both.

[eidolonlathi]

Why Sato being an Miami Vice fanboy adds to his characterization

Sato liking Miami Vice and nicknaming him and his IBM after protagonist duo Sonny and Tubbs is a nice pop culture reference the manga inserted. But iconic action duo appreciation is only one side of this.

See, I wonder what pre-ajinificated!Sato's thoughts were watching the show when it aired. Because just like manga!Sato, Sonny is a Vietnam War Veteran too. Watching the episodes bringing up on Sonny’s war trauma must have felt relatable. Seeing the issue addressed and shared.

But also. After the war, Sonny found new meaning in his life working for Miami Vice. This kind of path was not an option for Sato after the war. Not with him lacking one leg. The scars he carried were not only visible but here to stay, present daily in an unavoidable way.

The story on TV was reminder and escape: The exciting thrill of dangerous undercover work, making friends with a likeminded buddy like Tubbs, having reliable colleagues, caring for a cute pet alligator: I'm sure these would have been the things Sato would have liked to experience too.

But it was fated to remain a dream, a lost chance of another life. Something that now only could be watched TV. Something at least was possible to be seen on TV.

After his ajinification the unreachable dream had the chance to become reality though.

No wonder his IBM resembles Sonny’s pet alligator. No wonder the entity becoming a friend felt like "Tubbs": It's a symbol of lost hope regained, implication Sato does not see this second chance as something to be taken granted but appreciates it for the gift it is.

Even the reliable colleagues seen on TV became reality. Convinced Takahashi's legendary Hawaii shirts are a reference to Sonny's work buddy Stan who likes to wear them as well.

Great minds think alike and wear Hawaii shirts.

In general, Sonny's work pals Stan and Larry might have been an inspiration for parts of the TakaGen storyline: Like Takahashi and Gen they were "those two always hanging out together", both at least implied to struggle with present and overcome addiction (gambling, drinking). And Stan unravelled when Larry d.ied

[ajin-secret-santa-2025]

Ho Ho Ho!

Nothing spells Christmas quite like Ghosts, Gaming Grandpas and Gamon Sakurai!

Though the manga may have ended in 2021, that won't stop up from continuing to celebrate this amazing series! We welcome you to Ajin Secret Santa 2021,  hosted by @origami10 and @epic-potato-crisp!

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Happy Holidays!

[dosomethinglessdull]

Takahashi: Finally, it's our turn!!

Satou: No, just prep some bombs

Takahashi & Gen (anyways):

•δσ.sσmεтнiиg.ℓεss.δυℓℓ•

[pleaseshutupaboutsatou]

a pining gen

[haaandaaaa]

高ゲン

[5am-nztime]

IBM week, Day 4: Favorite Headcannon

Headcannon that one day Takahashi and Gen ran out of drugs/didn’t have the money for drugs at the time, Takahashi’s IBM picked Gen up and ran around with him on his shoulders. I’m also sneaking in the Gen is human theory. He can’t actually see the IBM. To him, he’s just floating around and hears the occasional chuckle

[nocturnalnok]

Mission: where is the cake?! Hint: Not in the box.

Happy Birthday to @pyromaniacgirl-killer !!!! Hope you had a great day, here is a smoll doodle of your favs ❤