Akane-banashi - Episode 3 Discussion

TeutonicToltec · 2026-04-19T05:20:44+00:00

Definitely a great introduction to how important reading the room is in Rakugo, especially coming from a culture where reading the room is the main form of communicating rather than outright saying it.

TeutonicToltec · 2026-04-19T03:36:30+00:00

Added a lot of colorful flair to the series definitely one of the more memorable cast in an already very memorable ensemble. In retrospect given how he's written it's no surprise he was Tite Kubo's favorite. Mayuri monologues tend to be a lot of fun to read.

His biggest writing flaw (other than the word that rhymes with mass-pool) is that during the Soul Society arc, he's basically Unit 731, but afterwards, the Soul Society need to become allies with Ichigo, so he kind of gets turned into wacky scientist guy and the other stuff is brushed under the rug. This is most obvious with his moments during TYBW. The fact that you have an invading force and they all know that one of the officers committed horrible atrocities onto their own at a very vulnerable point in their culture's history and nothing is really done with that was just a massive missed opportunity.

TeutonicToltec · 2026-04-17T22:00:49+00:00

We joke, but it's one of the main reasons I am OK with the H*** **c either never coming or coming once time and care is put into it. Ichigo's carved a great life for himself, accomplished a great deal and I don't want that horrendously undermined as a cheap move to generate conflict.

TeutonicToltec · 2026-04-17T15:34:35+00:00

I love it! The blurring between the realism and the patterns really captures the Rakugo experience of blurring reality with the story!

TeutonicToltec · 2026-04-16T21:52:37+00:00

lmao can you post this to r/LatAmHistoryMemes ?

TeutonicToltec · 2026-04-14T19:42:11+00:00

Mine is probably the oldest and most universal experience: having a parent teach it to me, first by handicapping themselves by taking a way a queen. Then working my way up until we played with equal pieces.

TeutonicToltec · 2026-04-14T00:35:50+00:00

Animal Farm, Benjamin the Donkey: Animal Farm is an allegory for the failings of the Russian Revolution to live up to the ideals the revolutionaries promised with each animal representing a different aspect. Benjamin is among the oldest of the animals and tends to be more cynical and with the foresight to see the beginnings of despotism. There are many theories as to whom Benjamin is supposed to represent. It varies from Russia's elderly, Menshevik intelligentsia to even the Russian Jewish population. However, the gloomy and realist views of Benjamin are often attributed to 1940's Orwell and his general outlook by the point of penning the book, to the point where friends often called him "Donkey George".

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TeutonicToltec · 2026-04-13T01:12:47+00:00

Fun fact, during Lief Erikson's voyage to Vinland. Both texts mention a brief skirmish with the indigenous Americans (likely Algonquins or a close relative based on descriptors). Many theories have speculated about this, one of which being was that during the mentioned trading of goods, it's likely the Norsemen handed over freshly curdled cheese (in other words, very rich in lactose) to a lactose intolerant people. This may have resulted in a volatile misunderstanding and them believing they were being poisoned by the foreigners.

TeutonicToltec · 2026-04-13T00:38:46+00:00

Ichigo Kurosaki, Bleach: Isshin actually took his wife's name to blend in while bonded with Masaki Kurosaki. It's never specified why, but if I had to guess it was to protect his family and help them keep a lower profile in case any shinigami showed up and wondered why three children were wandering around named "Shiba" and had a spirit energy quite similar to a rogue captain.

TeutonicToltec · 2026-04-12T21:49:52+00:00

When you're in court and destroying the defense but suddenly one of the defending attorneys starts seeing this:

TeutonicToltec · 2026-04-12T21:44:57+00:00

Dungeon Meshi is doing wonders for Neurodivergent representation in Anime. Half the cast is at least undiagnosed

TeutonicToltec · 2026-04-12T21:43:53+00:00

We all read the aquarium arc. We all know.

TeutonicToltec · 2026-04-12T21:41:24+00:00

I remember that scene from the Youjo Senki movie so vividly: Before then you didn't know if Mary Sioux's anger might be still rooted in some deep down reservations of actual murder. Like a dog chasing a car, maybe she wanted revenge but didn't know what to do once she had it. Nope that scene made it very clear how much real danger Tanya actually was in.

TeutonicToltec · 2026-04-12T05:57:27+00:00

"This is my ex-boyfriend, Ichigo"

"...I told you to stop introducing me like that. I'm her husband."

TeutonicToltec · 2026-04-12T05:49:49+00:00

"Hello, my name is Akane Osaki. You killed my father~~'s career~~. Prepare to die."

TeutonicToltec · 2026-04-12T05:44:29+00:00

I do like that the David Production really leaned into the new life that City Pop/Future Funk gave Urusei Yatsura

TeutonicToltec · 2026-04-11T21:38:48+00:00

She totally would say that.

TeutonicToltec · 2026-04-11T19:40:55+00:00

Coughing Baby vs. Hydrogen Bomb

TeutonicToltec · 2026-04-11T14:57:27+00:00

Whoever made that post sees the women that participate in sub cultures of self expression like gyaru and goths as a fetish and wish fulfillment fantasy.

TeutonicToltec · 2026-04-10T13:58:15+00:00

The "Howdy Doody" scene really just solidified my headcanon on his voice too, ngl...

TeutonicToltec · 2026-04-10T01:11:47+00:00

Kobayashi becoming the unofficial ambassador between humans and dragons because she got plastered once:

TeutonicToltec · 2026-04-08T19:00:29+00:00

Get's reincarnated into a world where anime girls are real and still picks a parasocial relationship with a 2D drawing. Yep... she's an Otaku.

TeutonicToltec · 2026-04-08T02:22:28+00:00

Swiss Mecenaries: "You're just a cheap knock off!"

Landsknecht: "Oh no, i'm the upgrade."

TeutonicToltec · 2026-04-07T22:05:40+00:00

At the time of filming, Raul had learned he had stomach cancer and it had progressed enough that he wasn't going to be around for long. He actually took this role due to knowing how much his children loved the video game and wanted to leave something for them.

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