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I kind of want to see a story about an elf; tall, beautiful, clumsy as fuck, and an industrial worker who can’t do archery to save themselves and swears all the time.

And I kind of want to see a story about a dwarf; short, robust, hairy, elegant, sweet, very refined and a lover of poetry who’s never said a rude word in their life.

I just think it would be an interesting change of pace.

I love when brands throw shade and I love it even more that it’s Kylie Jenner

I heard that a large reason why Yuri on Ice is so popular in Japan is because of how realistic it is.

I gave it some thought, and I think that’s not restricted to Japan at all - it’s a genuine reason regardless of the nation.

I think that stems from the lack of typical anime tropes. It’s what makes the anime accessible to newcomers or to people who haven’t previously enjoyed anime. I know for a fact that many fans of YOI have never seen anime before or never enjoyed the concept of it but easily got into Yuri on Ice.

I think this is precisely the lack of anime tropes that adds to its realism and makes it easy to pick up for anyone. Of course, it’s not trope-free, not at all, but let’s list a few of the ways in which it managed to defy the popular tropes: it’s not set in high school, the characters are adults (but the life of those who aren’t isn’t centered around school), there are no annoying female characters, no female body related fanservice, doesn’t rely on the same gags repeated ad nasueam, the main character is considered “weak” because of an actual mental illness and not just being wishy washy and bland, the protagonist doesn’t always win gold (in fact, he never does, but sometimes he doesn’t even place on the podium), there are no villains and no heroes, all the characters are likeable in some way, most of the stunts they perform are imaginable in real life (even if not always 100% doable), the gay relationship isn’t passed off as a joke and doesn’t involve typical BL dynamics, the characters actively use social media (like most people these days) and change their outfits every day.

There’s even more that you could add to the list, but I think this shows enough already.

Of course, that’s not to say that Yuri on Ice features no anime tropes because it does, but they’re usually not as invasive or off-putting as in many other anime.

I think realism really is an important part of Yuri on Ice and why the anime was able to gain so many fans, especially among people who were nver particularly interested in anime as a whole. Through not pandering to otaku culture, it was able to show a natural, organic story, one that most people could relate to or at the very least imagine in real life.

I think it is really is the realism in it that struck a chord with so many people - it felt grounded in real life, presenting situations and conversations that could actually happen, as well as people (and their cultures) from all over the world, all with their strengths, weaknesses and motivations that were believable and often relatable. I personally think it was the anime that you should show to someone who thinks that anime is just flashy fights and pink-haired girls with huge breasts and tons of screaming.

Yuri on Ice was a story in anime form, but it wasn’t what you could call a ‘typical anime’ and I think that’s partly what made such success possible. Through not following usual paths set up by many popular anime and manga series, it was able to go beyond the otaku community and grab the hearts of people who would never otherwise watch anime.

Hanging out with my friends!!

Hey yall, know any other hxh headcanon blogs!?

YES! o: I made a post about this a while ago, but eh, why not make another c: (Also, there may be some I’m missing? But if I am just tell me and I’ll edit them in! ;w; ) ( OMG I went through all 700 of the blogs I follow to make this and I garentee I didn’t add some and for that I’m sorry )

@hxh-imagines 

@hxheadcanons

@hxhmadness

@imagininghxh

@luniorisanimus *heuheu

@bungeegum-bitch

@weelittlehunter

@feriowind - not really a headcanon blog? But their art is AMAZING and they share headcanons and AUs they have so aaye, definitely should check them out!!!!!

and hey, while im on the subject, let’s get some art blogs in the mix!

Of course, most are multi fandom art blogs BUT they’re so amazing so–

@blanania

@rainnoir

@skullcaps

@grimmy666666 (I’m so in love with Kat it hurts)

@sleep-san

@not-that-sorry

@ametalias

@bokuboks

@askhxhmonsters

@askhxhcentaurs

@zealli 

@burbiart

@chiikikomori

@illogicalmagicalmysterymachine

@rouvere (Is secretly in love with them shh)

@kattoart !!!

@kyaptart

@pa-luis

@penn-dragon

@ykiru

@sunnygon

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fucks sake

You’re in charge of assigning every child on Earth the monster under their bed. One child in particular has caused every monster assigned to him/her to quit. You decide to assign yourself.

Me and my best friend lol

I was working upstairs when I hear one of our baby leopard geckos start screaming. Normally they only scream when threatened, but this particular guy screams at almost everything. Turns out there was a small fly in his cage that was bothering him.

Yes the fly was removed afterwards.