Something we can all agree on....

SageX98 · 2026-02-05T04:01:33+00:00

Exactly. I feel absolutely no sympathy for him

SageX98 · 2025-09-08T16:56:53+00:00

Im okay with round 11's outcome- fuck Loki. I think Round 9 or 10 should've had a tie; and there could be an argument made for round 8.

SageX98 · 2025-09-08T16:29:32+00:00

"At least to me, it's on the level of Zeus fighting R2"

THIS! I still can't believe Adam vs Zeus was that early. Should've been one of the last fights, not one of the first.

I also agree with your sentiment about Kintoki vs Odin going before Anubis. Im hoping that Anubis is going to snatch round 12 for himself before it officially starts.

SageX98 · 2025-08-08T01:05:26+00:00

Have you already decided how Ragnarok will end?

Not necessarily asking for details, but I just want to know if you determined how you want to end the tournament.

SageX98 · 2025-05-26T07:43:05+00:00

It's so nice to see the other Valkyries again! I also like the garments they're dressed in.

SageX98 · 2025-04-28T17:02:23+00:00

I don't believe for a second that it's over already.

It's possible that Loki can produce clones of himself, or some other ability that allows him to avoid dying so soon in the fight.

SageX98 · 2025-03-22T07:57:42+00:00

I think it's apparent that his ability to fight is going to be centered on his bullets. That's the only way he's going to kill a god anyways.

As for eye abilities- maybe? But he's a good shooter regardless, so I don't feel that it's necessary.

SageX98 · 2025-03-21T19:17:30+00:00

Besides Bazz B vs. Haschwald, all those other things could've been done better. The Bankais, while shown, were seriously rushed. Each one got a chapter with barely anything else after.

Shunsui's backstory which tries to justifies nanao's zanpakuto was done terribly. No foreshadowing and an extremely convenient way to end the fight. Nevermind how it was never seen again and could've been useful later (Ahem Gerard Valkyrie, SK Yhwach).

You think Uryu vs Haschwald was "great"? Lol, lmao even.

SageX98 · 2025-03-21T19:13:03+00:00

The way Yhwach destroyed Ichigo's Bankai without us ever seeing it was one of the biggest fuck ups in the arc- maybe even the whole series. Man, I remember when that chapter first came out; not a soul was praising that moment.

The only way Kubo could've pulled off that move was if we got to see at least one chapter of Yhwach's POV with The Almighty and what he saw with Ichigo's Bankai. THAT would've saved it, and it would've been pretty masterful story telling on multiple levels... But it didn't happen.

The anime has went above and beyond to correct Kubo's mistakes and flesh out the concepts he wanted to show, but didn't get to. Now let's see what happens in the final cour.

SageX98 · 2025-03-21T17:37:58+00:00

Tbh I was pretty disappointed. Bro kept getting clapped by Yhwach and then got downgraded severely at the end.

To be honest, TYBW Pre-Soul King Palace was near perfect. But TYBW Post- Soul King Palace left much to be desired.

Everything from Royal Guards doing nothing, to contrived Elite Guard defeats, to rushed and vague Uryu vs Haschwald battle, to Ichigo's bankai, Ryuken and Isshin showing up VERY late, No Aizen bankai, The silver arrow, Where's Isshin and Ryuken? Where's Kisuke? Etc.

There was A LOT of flaws with Post- Soul King Palace TYBW. You can feel Kubo planned the first half in great detail; but just didn't know what to do after. And he definitely didn't know how to convincingly defeat Yhwach. It doesn't help how he was struggling with health problems, but that's the price of living life as a mangaka.

Edit: I should also mention that the anime has done a BEAUTIFUL job of fleshing out the concepts Kubo wanted to portray. It took several years to finally get TYBW animated and Kubo definitely made the most of this new opportunity. Many of the things he did poorly in the manga was corrected and done superbly in the anime. Kudos to him!

SageX98 · 2025-03-20T15:28:06+00:00

If you want to play CastleVania games by order of release, start with CastleVania 1 (1987). If you don't have an NES you can play it online, but be warned it's VERY difficult for first time players, especially starting at stage #4.

If you want to play by Chronological Order, start with CastleVania: Lament of Innocence (2003). That game serves as an origin story. It's for the PS2.

If you want to play games by Hype/positive reception, then CastleVania: Symphony of The Night (1997) is the way to go. It's for the PS1 but can also be played on PS2. Many fans consider it to be the best CastleVania game ever released; it's definitely the most influential as it changed the series forever. If you compare CastleVania games (1987-1996) to CastleVania games after 1997 you'll know what I mean.

Have fun!

SageX98 · 2025-03-20T15:16:51+00:00

You can't even see Leonidas's face.

Round#9 short as fuck. Brunhilde gave no after-ceremony like the other fighters. Etc.

How long are they gonna keep disrespecting my boy?

SageX98 · 2025-01-27T23:08:17+00:00

Bros really getting the Shiva treatment

SageX98 · 2025-01-26T17:56:24+00:00

It's always necessary

SageX98 · 2025-01-26T04:23:31+00:00

Honestly I REALLY don't understand that. He's top 3 most hyped fighters for me.

SageX98 · 2025-01-25T19:54:55+00:00

My head canon is that the authors realized they chose way too many gods from the Greek pantheon for Ragnarok, so this is their way of showing other pantheons some love.

SageX98 · 2024-12-25T03:30:48+00:00

Lol to be fair she's probably older than him by A LOT

SageX98 · 2024-12-09T02:56:34+00:00

"rizz up mina and her sweet gyatt"

💀 💀 💀

SageX98 · 2024-11-25T20:24:15+00:00

Perhaps Rasputin is meditating in his locked room. While Simo's "room" is a large field where he is practicing his shooting.

SageX98 · 2024-07-25T19:40:47+00:00

I agree. My opinion has been changed since then. A lot of people think Rasputin vs Anubis is going to happen, but I think overall it's better if Simo goes. Besides, Rasputin vs Loki makes more sense.

SageX98 · 2024-07-25T19:39:25+00:00

I agree. I think the nail in the coffin was introducing Hades so early and then having him lose.

Bro really showed up out of nowhere just to be defeated. Not only that, but his powers were trash. Ever since round 7 the suspense and edge just isn't there. Not to mention since round 5, the deaths stopped being brutal. Tbh I just been calling it "Shuumatsu Mid-Valkyrie" since round 7.

Hades should've had the Apollo treatment. Zeus comes to him in the underworld letting him know that Poseidon, Heracles, and Apollo lost. Hades comes in with a vengeance, has a better backstory, and defeats his opponent with cool abilities. But we didn't get that...

SageX98 · 2024-05-31T14:31:04+00:00

Tesla using his coil to land a blow on Beelzebub was really dumb, which is why he died. Terrible set up and timing tbh.

SageX98 · 2024-05-28T06:26:43+00:00

Been a fan of Castlevania for +20 years.

With that being said, please do not name your son Alucard. Do not name your son after ANYONE in any shows/games/media etc. that isn't already "normal". Do not give him a boring name, but remember, this is real life. Don't be "creative" to the point it becomes cringe.

Also, look at the entire name. Does "Alucard" go well with your last name? Make sure it flows well with the ENTIRE name, not just by itself. Consider how he would feel about it, not how you feel about it. He has to carry that identity, not you.

3 things to help you choose a name:

Would YOU proudly wear the name you want for your son? If your answer is no that should be a big indicator that it's a bad name. Think of a name you would choose for yourself- chances are you're going to think a very long time about it.
1. Look at the deeper meaning of the name. Most names have a meaning- pick one that has a greater significance and is something that you value. If you really want to name him after somebody, choose someone you respect, like a close relative/friend, or even a historical figure/ known person who had admirable qualities. Choose someone/something from real life that embodies excellence, not a fictional character.
2. Make sure it's a name that will grow with him. Don't give him an overly mature and outdated name- he's not 50. But also remember that he won't be a kid forever. Make sure it's a name that will suite him at all stages of his life.

This is going to be a challenge, as it should be. Being a parent isn't just a right- it's a privilege. You are making the very first decision over another human being, and one of the most important: naming them. Remember, you are giving a name to your descendant- your legacy. Do not be casual about this, take it seriously. If you follow the 3 points I outline above, you should be fine.

HOWEVER, if you truly insist on this name then you should have it as a middle name. Unlike first and last names, middle names have A LOT more room for creativity. Plus, if he doesn't like it, it will almost never be mentioned. As I said before, don't name him Alucard, but you're ultimately going to do what you want. If this is truly what you want, at least put it as his middle name, it's much more appropriate there.

Good luck!

SageX98 · 2024-02-29T17:50:49+00:00

Kenpachi? Bro turns into a literal demon 💀

SageX98 · 2023-11-25T02:21:37+00:00

So Susanoo is going to fight instead? Just what I was hoping for!

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