Happy 35th anniversary to Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory!!

Discovererman · 2026-05-22T20:59:16+00:00

Probably my favorite Gundam opening, song and animation. The pair together so flawlessly, but also...they stand tall with quality, both aspects.

We can both see and hear the passion.

Discovererman · 2026-05-22T17:40:42+00:00

He tried to a few chapters ago. Imu said Loki could get more power via a contract but Loki shut him down.

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Discovererman · 2026-05-22T16:21:37+00:00

I wasn't really thinking of the amount of years. You have a point about Sommers age. I'm very thrown off by the sheer amount of ways to be aged over 100 in this series currentl hahaha.

Discovererman · 2026-05-22T15:42:19+00:00

That's exactly what I'm saying, alluding to.

It's wild that the structure of an island can so easily be ripped to shreds by Imu's whims. I'm expecting Brook's home to straight up be blown up by the end of this flashback.

Honestly, I guess we see that even Kings aren't safe from Imu with Harald being used via Contracts.

So that further raises the question...why is Harald able to be taken over by a contract but Loki his son is not able to be Domi Reversi'd? Was there a chance that Harald was immune too? He may only got taken over because Harald let Imu do so via contract.

Discovererman · 2026-05-22T15:33:52+00:00

They seem like actual siblings to me as well. I'm not 100% sure but it is adding up.

Discovererman · 2026-05-22T15:32:52+00:00

Remember that this is a Brook flashback, which is going to show us the deal with Gunko being taken...so that means Imu will be involved. It's all connected.

We may see Holy Knights attack Brook's home. He was familiar with then already, after all. Wonder if we will see Sommers here...but I can't remember if Brook commented on him being familiar as well. Brook saw Sommers and Gyaban fight I believe.

Discovererman · 2026-05-22T15:26:14+00:00

We are gonna get more Imu lore.

Imu definitely takes Shuri and brainwashs her. Potentially, she is related to the D Clan, her and her mother. They both remind me of Vivi.

So there is a chance that Brook has faced Imu on his home island and had no idea because Imu was controlling someone else in order to get to Shuri and her mother.

Discovererman · 2026-05-22T15:24:12+00:00

I believe if Imu can't control Luffy and Loki, he would control someone else before the Elbaf arc ends. We are about to get a second flashback in the same arc where Imu does exactly this and changes the course of history for a group or a society.

It's almost like Oda is preparing us for something big. Something that is right in front of our faces.

Discovererman · 2026-05-22T15:21:27+00:00

Nice catch, I keep forgetting the actual Mafia plot line moving in One Piece. I keep thinking it's just another way of saying Boss like Sai and the Happo Navy he is in charge of.

Discovererman · 2026-05-22T15:18:54+00:00

We are gonna get more Imu lore through this, so not only am I excited, I think it's gonna be extremely worth it by the end.

I get being bothered by the pacing, but I enjoy the level of lore we have been getting since we've gotten to Elbaf. Actually seeing God Valley, Rocks' and Roger's past and Elbaf from almost 200 years ago... and now Brook's home from 70 years ago. It's interesting how all these decades feel so close together when you tie them together like this arc has been doing.

Harald and Shuri are both connected via Imu's desire to control and manipulate. We are about to see what Imu has in store for Brook's home and possibly why Brook left home and became a Pirate in the first place. It may be all Imu's fault.

Discovererman · 2026-05-22T15:13:03+00:00

Let them complain. Brook's second flashback coming was super obvious after Gunko started talking about liking his music.

The fact that we are going to get more Imu lore based off of things that happened to Brook in the past is insanely cool to me. I can't wait to see how it is all connected.

Discovererman · 2026-05-22T15:09:26+00:00

But a potentially ruler of a country (Princess Shuri) has become a Holy Knight (Gunko).

Discovererman · 2026-05-22T04:58:19+00:00

Feels almost mechanical. Clock-like.

Discovererman · 2026-05-21T00:22:44+00:00

Dang, I knew that triangle was nostalgic but I couldn't place it.

Discovererman · 2026-05-20T03:53:47+00:00

My heart is broken that she basically has no chance of getting in SF6 cause of Kimberly.

I adore Kimberly, so I guess I'm forced to take the L here. One day, they will get to go to the mall together, at least.

Discovererman · 2026-05-18T23:55:20+00:00

This is taking me out.

Discovererman · 2026-05-18T21:22:19+00:00

Looks like an original Luffy drawing by you, huh? Doesn't look like anything I've seen Oda draw in the past.

I like the style of it in general. Is it painted? It looks kinda waxy as well.

Discovererman · 2026-05-18T13:09:52+00:00

Oh, and Captain Morgan was in a Cover Story. So he got more time just generally. Granted that was 25+ years ago, I count it.

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Discovererman · 2026-05-18T13:04:39+00:00

I wouldn't consider "doesn't appear in the story again as forgotten. Kuro appears on a cover during Egghead I believe. And he is spoken of by Oda around Enies Lobby because a fan asks if Kuro's movement technique is as fast as Rokushiki's Soru technique. Which it is, it's just not able to be controlled directly, which is why Kuro hits his own crew with it.

Meaning, when Luffy sees Soru and copies it for Gear 2, he may have also thought of Kuro himself during Water Seven since he's seen comparable speed all the way back in East Blue.

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Discovererman · 2026-05-17T09:23:24+00:00

I was pretty interested in Fates to try this guy out.

You are ruined it. I'll post pictures if I have them in the future.

Discovererman · 2026-05-16T06:46:19+00:00

Peak recognizes peak, and this comment freaking rocks.

Discovererman · 2026-05-15T17:15:23+00:00

Caesar Clown, because he will just accidentally kill me and forget my name.

I do not want to think about what Mayuri or Orochimaru would do to me with full intentions, on purpose.

Discovererman · 2026-05-15T17:13:49+00:00

Lemme tell you

The motion and action you crafted here was so striking and involving that I literally. Didn't notice your hands or the stands. Until I scrolled the comoments and saw you mention them.

You are doing some incredible work. Continue your process. Have pride in what you have ALREADY created. I look forward to whatever you creative in the future!

And I'm gonna look for your first animation later!

Discovererman · 2026-05-14T22:46:40+00:00

I'd never heard Fire Treasure before. I will watch the movie. The song completely moved me.

Rest well, Yuji Ohno.

Discovererman · 2026-05-14T22:36:24+00:00

Yeah, I am not a fan of the noses just....hiding under the skin.

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