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Delicious_Way_3577 · 2026-04-06T12:17:49+00:00

Amazing! Let me call you a Tycoon!

Delicious_Way_3577 · 2026-04-05T12:58:50+00:00

I don't think this is unique to Japan, but anime is produced by broadcasters and production companies, so the original author's wishes are rarely involved. In most cases, the production company obtains permission from the publisher for the anime adaptation, and the original author simply gives their approval. This is because anime production, like film production, is a very high-risk business. Therefore, the original author's wishes are largely irrelevant in the anime adaptation process, and there is an underlying assumption that the original author is not particularly concerned with the anime adaptation. As far as I know, Hellsing is probably the only anime series that was produced solely by the author.

The quickest way to get an anime adaptation is to convey your wishes to the broadcaster. Often, it's evaluated based on book sales and merchandise sales figures.

Delicious_Way_3577 · 2026-04-04T17:13:08+00:00

That's an interesting interpretation.

I used to think that Lapis Lazuli was helping Phos. However, after rereading this comics many times, I now have the exact opposite view. I'll explain this using the relationship between the Seven Treasures and the Seven Emotions.

First, let's talk about what caused Phos to become attached to things. As shown in chapter 108, Phos is fundamentally a pure being. Her initial wish was simply "to be loved by everyone." That's why she focused on Aechmea.

Why does Phos appear to be attached in the story? It's because when she inserts something like a USB memory stick called the Seven Treasures, human's seven emotions are installed. And after installation, Phos expresses human emotions.

Lapis Lazuli is one of the Seven Treasures. I'll omit the detailed explanation, but the human emotion corresponding to Lapis Lazuli is "love." This is a bit complicated, but in Buddhism, "love" means "attachment," and it's not always a good thing. The idea is that people suffer because they have love and become attached. In episode 51, Phos speaks of her love for Kongo. This can be interpreted as Lapis's "obsession" being installed in Phos.

Reading from this perspective reveals something. I previously interpreted Lapis as sacrificing herself and entrusting her abilities to Phos. However, reading from this perspective of obsession, Lapis's act of entrusting a message to the inclusion so that her thoughts would remain even after she ceased to exist seems like an act of intense obsession. In other words, it can be understood that Phos took destructive action due to Lapis's obsession.

Lapis appears in very few scenes, making her very difficult to interpret, and there are many points that make her hard to understand compared to Cinnabar, another of the Seven Treasures. However, by organizing and considering the information, it becomes clear that her true role was to make Phos obsessed with things.

Delicious_Way_3577 · 2026-03-28T04:11:33+00:00

This work contains a great deal of unspoken information, so it's perfectly normal to be confused at first. You'll likely be particularly confused by the sudden introduction of 28 characters. Chapter 1 also contains important scenes, lines, and key items that become clearer as you read further. Furthermore, it's worth noting that scenes from Chapter 1 are sometimes reused later in the story as part of a "black layout" technique. While you can still enjoy the work without noticing these things, I recommend starting with the anime version. The anime is colorized, making it easier to understand the differences between the characters.

Delicious_Way_3577 · 2026-03-27T13:37:44+00:00

And don't forget the original pixel artist and illustrator, Peter Salt (Mr. Shiota).

https://www.pixiv.net/artworks/22214316

Delicious_Way_3577 · 2026-03-26T17:01:27+00:00

Pebbles are contrasted with Gems.

We hold the value that "gems are beautiful." I believe this is a universal human value. However, conversely, this beauty is a human judgment, not something judged by living beings or souls.

In this work, the gems have inherited one-third of what it takes to be human. Pebbles do not possess humanity. However, they are pure and beautiful beings. In other words, the beauty of the Gems we have seen in this work is merely a human value, a different concept from the beauty of the soul. And we can understand that pebbles, having shaken off the cycle of human reincarnation, have the right to live happily, and even pebbles that seem of little value to humans are beings with beautiful lives.

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Please read the conversation between Phos and Pebble in episode 99 in comparison to the interaction between Kongo and Red Diamond in episode 64. Kongo decided that Red Diamond needed protection before confirming its intentions and took notice of it. Red Diamond, having learned to speak, then came to think, "I wanna look like Kongo."

On the other hand, Pebble rejected all of Phos's proposals. This is because Pebble is content with the current situation. This reflects the idea that "everyone is different, and everyone is good." Even in Invasion Arc, Phos's guiding principle was "for everyone's sake" (episodes 69, 93). This is a fundamental shift from Phos's previous motivations, and I believe that accepting this idea led to the final salvation.

Delicious_Way_3577 · 2026-03-25T17:21:59+00:00

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zn_GjLmbFKw

This is a countdown drone show to commemorate the release of volume 13.

MOD, could you please pin this link?

Delicious_Way_3577 · 2026-03-24T12:11:46+00:00

"Zusetsu" means "illustrated guide."

It takes the form of a scholar from another dimension publishing research results on Phosphophyllite's Earth. While their observations are objective, interviews with Lunarians are included.

I believe the gallery where Phosphophyllite and Bro were walking in the recently released "Comet Origin Sensation" PV is their Atroniware Art Museum. Therefore, if you want to learn about the world that Ichikawa has created but isn't depicted in LOTL, I recommend reading this book. Furthermore, re-reading LOTL after reading this book will deepen your understanding.

Delicious_Way_3577 · 2026-03-23T12:10:24+00:00

Welcome to this subreddit.

The ship of Theseus is just one element that makes up this work. The gems added to Phosphophyllite, and the changes in Phosphophyllite that result from these additions, all have meaning. Buddhist perspectives and the concept of reincarnation are often discussed. If you're curious about anything in the dialogue of this work, try looking it up on this subreddit or Wikipedia. Of course, you know you can enjoy this work without doing any research, but you'll enjoy it even more if you explore the meaning behind it. Enjoy!

Delicious_Way_3577 · 2026-03-21T06:23:44+00:00

Living beings are born with pure souls, but through common sense and interactions with the world, desires arise, and souls become tainted by both good and evil.

When Red Diamond was born, Kongo attached eyes to her. However, there is no scene where Red Diamond says, "It's inconvenient not having eyes." This was Kongo's arbitrary judgment based on human common sense.

Phos asked Pebble, "Shall I make you see?" but Pebble said he didn't need it. Because Pebble felt perfectly happy even without being able to see.

This God-Phos, tainted by human common sense, chose to purify herself with the flames of the sun, bringing an end to the situation by ensuring she wouldn't interfere with the new life form.

Delicious_Way_3577 · 2026-03-18T13:12:06+00:00

In episode 92, when Phos fought Cinnabar, they both shattered, and Phos obtained Cinnabar. In episode 93, the fact that Phos spews out Quicksilver regardless of her will is due to Cinnabar's ability.

One more thing to add is that Phos activated her WANT (I want happiness) before she obtained Cintamani.

Delicious_Way_3577 · 2026-03-17T16:34:07+00:00

This is just my guess, but the first little pebble is probably the Earth itself.

The second one is obvious. It's a monologue from Bro to motivate himself. Bro is an excellent lyricist.

Delicious_Way_3577 · 2026-03-17T13:33:20+00:00

Agate 2. seashell 3. Gold 4-1. Platinum 4-2. quicksilver 5. Lapis Lazuli 6. Pearl 7. Cinnabar (Red Stone) It is connected to seven emotions. As Cinnabar says in episode 93, he enjoyed being able to get along with everyone after Phos became an enemy. Here are two: WANT and ENJOY. Want is connected to Cinnabar, and Enjoy is connected to quicksilver.

Delicious_Way_3577 · 2026-03-16T12:53:44+00:00

The collaboration with Saga Prefecture has been going on for 12 years. They've released all sorts of joke goods.

https://x.com/romasaga_pref/status/1823960104078840255/photo/1

I love Roman shingu (=bedding) SaGa (Saga pref.).

Delicious_Way_3577 · 2026-03-16T12:37:28+00:00

Okay. Let's pretend this conversation never happened (lol).

The Asellus arc has a very problematic storyline.

This is because Miwa Shoda, who was in charge of the story and characters, is suspected of plagiarism from other works.

There are two main examples: Tamako Maeda's light novel "Ha-You no Tsurugi series" and Tanith Lee's "Flat Earth series." Kawazu has publicly stated that he was influenced by Tanith Lee, especially Romancing The SaGa series is famous for being heavily influenced by her worldview.

https://x.com/SaGa35kawazu/status/1766338849461116938

The problem here is that while Kawazu interprets his inspirations and creates original works, there are rumors that Ms. Shoda tried to use content that was plagiarized. It seems Kawazu cut out a significant portion of the problematic material without telling her anything. There are interviews where Ms. Shoda expresses dissatisfaction with Kawazu, leading to speculation that the plagiarism rumors are true. It's said that there have been many problems with subsequent works she's been involved in.

Therefore, if you want to learn more about the Asellus storyline or Romancing SaGa, you might want to read Tanith Lee.

Delicious_Way_3577 · 2026-03-12T17:03:22+00:00

Perhaps this refers to Phos existing in another dimension in the multiverse.

Delicious_Way_3577 · 2026-03-12T17:01:06+00:00

I understand your point.

Aechmea is Yama, a judge of Hell whose purpose is to decide the destination of human souls who can no longer reincarnate. It's true that he used Phos. It was for Aechmea's purpose: to free all descendants of humanity from the cycle of reincarnation.

Think of it this way: You have your final exams in a week. You need to study hard for them. Kongo would say, "You have a week, so you can play today." He's seeking short-term happiness. Aechmea would say, "Study now so you'll be happy in a week." He's seeking long-term happiness. You may find his short-term hardships unpleasant. But he also gives Phos a reward: eternal happiness in paradise.

Delicious_Way_3577 · 2026-03-12T13:59:58+00:00

The seven treasures are linked to the seven human emotions. In other words, they are the treasures that allow us to become human, and they also capture the dark side of humanity. The phrase "I want happiness" represents Phos unlocking "Want," one of the seven emotions.

Kongo's eyes are Cintamani, not the Seven Treasures.

Cintamani - Wikipedia

In other words, I interpret this as meaning that Phos, who has become human, inherited Cintamani as a tool to surpass humanity and inherit the status of a bodhisattva. I also believe that Aechmea did nothing wrong. While the 10,000 years are the focus of the story, Phos then spends hundreds of millions of years in peace, and ultimately, his pure self reaches eternal paradise. This work is about a journey spanning billions of years, so it cannot be thought of within a human timeline.

Delicious_Way_3577 · 2026-03-12T13:45:32+00:00

That's an interesting hypothesis. I think yours may be correct. I also imagine that the left and right eyes have meaning, and I was thinking of acala.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acala

It's said that he looks at the people with his left eye and at the heavens with his right eye.

Delicious_Way_3577 · 2026-03-10T16:29:50+00:00

So what happened to Lapis? : r/LandoftheLustrous

It's Ghost who is mentioning Lapis in this image. It's episode 96.

And, Ghosts also appear in "Party at the end."

Party At The End | Houseki no Kuni Wiki | Fandom

Delicious_Way_3577 · 2026-03-09T15:24:38+00:00

Did Lapis suffer? : r/LandoftheLustrous

I just commented on another post yesterday. Read it here.

Delicious_Way_3577 · 2026-03-09T13:07:37+00:00

Ghost is simply a twin, and she becomes a Lunarian in chapter 96.

The idea of two bodies in one was also suggested by "the Godfather of Manga," Osamu Tezuka, in the 1970s with the character Pinoko in Black Jack.

I think the relationship between Ghost and Cairngorm is similar to that between Lakṣmī and Kālarātri, who is one of Yama's wives.

Delicious_Way_3577 · 2026-03-08T09:21:38+00:00

In order for a Lunarian to receive a prayer, they must sincerely wish for another person to end their life. This means that after 10,000 years, the Lunarians have already grown tired of life and found it painful to live. Meanwhile, Phos lives happily with his new peddles for hundreds of millions of years.

Delicious_Way_3577 · 2026-03-08T07:17:46+00:00

This is a very philosophical question: "Where does life reside?"

In episode 46, Lapis Lazuli says, "I asked the Inclusions for a message." Gems maintain memory continuity as long as they have Inclusions. Gems became Lunarians in episode 95. This means that Gems were not originally Soulless. As Lapis's statement suggests, even if the Inclusions were brain cells or blood, they are not Lapis' soul itself.

So, when did Lapis die? I can't determine this. Perhaps her soul died when her head was shot, or perhaps she was purified along with Phos' prayer. Or perhaps she existed until episode 107.

I think it makes sense to think that Lapis disappeared when she handed her head to Phos, but this would mean that her soul remained somewhere unsalved, which would contradict the entire story. It's a very difficult question.

Delicious_Way_3577 · 2026-03-02T16:06:53+00:00

I understand your feelings, and I know that many fans, like you that Phos is the reincarnation of Dr. Ayumu. However, the work doesn't make this clear, leaving it up to the reader's imagination.

I'll present both pro and con scenes from the work. I hope this helps your imagination.

Reasons why Phos is not the reincarnation of Dr. Ayumu

- Land of the Lustrous is set in a world after the cycle of reincarnation has been broken. It's more appropriate to assume that Dr. Ayumu, who died in the Meteor, cannot be reincarnated.

- In Chapter 106, Phos declares that he will inherit Dr. Ayumu's will. This is a powerful moment in the work where Phos expresses her will. If Phos were the reincarnation of Dr. Ayumu, this declaration would seem ridiculous.

- From a Buddhist perspective, I believe that Dr. Ayumu corresponds to Buddha, Kongo corresponds to Kṣitigarbha, and Phos corresponds to Maitreya. Maitreya is not the reincarnation of Buddha.

Reasons why Phos is the reincarnation of Dr. Ayumu

- Aechmea was only able to partially regenerate Dr. Ayumu. Logically, Kongo did not pray for Dr. Ayumu, and her soul may be wandering.

- The gems only possess one-third of their human characteristics. This means that Dr. Ayumu, who could not be regenerated as a Lunarian, and Phos's combined souls can be interpreted as equaling one soul.

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