#utayama

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Just a little Utayama x Awashima thing I made (Kitagawa is their daughter, she told me herself)

Their ship name is Singing-Island!

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In love with this moth lady, I'm so sorry in advance for the person I will become when I get to watch this movie

[purplealmonds]

When would something as immovable as a mountain "sing"? 🏔️🎵

Utayama -歌山 - translates to "Song of the Mountain" or "Singing Mountain." Given my theory that Karkasa has thematic overtones of the various interactions between the earth and water elements (check the replies of this community post!), it is a very, very interesting name for the head of the ooku.

More lore-based spoilers below the cut!

To reiterate the relevant bits of my theory, the ooku (earth), has an overacting, or excessively destructive relationship to the karakasa (water) by damming it up and prevent it from flowing freely. Indeed, the waters within the ooku sit stagnant within bowls and the depths of a bottomless well.

One would think the name Utayama will be the very embodiment of that principle.

However!!! Consider this: her character bio states that despite her strict demeanor, she is deeply concerned for the women in her ooku. And many other characters within the cast seem to be plotting for her downfall.

I ask again: when would something as immovable as a mountain "sing"? During a mudslide or an avalanche - both of which can be caused by severe (water-based) weather conditions.

If my predictions are correct, Utayama will become the key catalyst to shake up the very foundations of the ooku at the expense of her previously unshakeable authority.

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“Mononoke: Karakasa Movie” The Second Trailer, July 26 Premiere

The official Mononoke anime movie website unveiled a second trailer. On July 26, Mononoke: Karakasa, the film, will premiere in Japanese theatres.

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fics i’ve written but i’ll never finish pt. 348: heartbroken shuu finds out about uta’s shapeshifting abilities...  

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