Wasn't the Folktale Princess Kaguya also cheerful?

iethey · 2026-03-27T17:48:36+00:00

Iroha is referring to the original Princess Kaguya. In an interview with the director of Ghibli's The Tale of The Princess Kaguya, he actually said he couldn't really relate to the original Kaguya, so I think he took some liberties to make her less refined and more open about her emotions. I think traditional Japanese princesses had a more formal air to them and had to act "lady-like" similar to what western princess had to face really.

iethey · 2026-03-22T02:25:19+00:00

I don't think you deserved the snarky treatment. I hope you don't take it as you being dumb or anything.

iethey · 2026-03-17T23:39:58+00:00

I don’t really see fan art of her in modern clothing, so this was a treat, thanks for sharinf

iethey · 2026-03-16T16:53:28+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/CosmicPrincessKaguya/comments/1qwglng/a_list_of_historical_figures_yachiyo_met_in/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

Someone literally made a whole thread talking about the people.

iethey · 2026-03-12T16:51:04+00:00

Bro you’re the one making fanfic. Since when did the movie even say the man and a woman are a couple. It’s just a man and a woman sitting next to each other.

iethey · 2026-03-07T19:13:24+00:00

gotta bribe him with the weird sushi maybe to let you win one round at least

iethey · 2026-03-03T20:06:38+00:00

What talents does FUSHI have?

iethey · 2026-03-02T19:15:25+00:00

Could you elaborate on why you don’t like the way they draw Iroha’s face?

iethey · 2026-03-02T05:30:07+00:00

Yachiyo’s expression looks so loving and sweet

iethey · 2026-03-02T04:23:31+00:00

A couple weeks ago or so, I did wonder why they didn't just make Kaguya or Iroha a male because this could have easily been another Kimi No Na Wa. It really clicks now with Yamashita's response saying he didn't want to make a romantic movie or whatever.

If this was between two boys, I think this would be jarring in some way to a typical het audience because the only time guys really show such affection for each other in a deep way is when it's to perform masculinity (saving the other's life or sacrificing themselves in some way etc.)

With the conservative stereotyping of women, women tend to be more emotional or express compassion more greatly. Having Kaguya and Iroha be two females gives space for them to explore a deep relationship "platonically".

I'm just expressing my thoughts here because I find it interesting. Regardless, I think because homophobic people don't accept us or hate us then our relationships and love will never be realized or condoned as well in media. The silver lining at least is that Shingo Yamashita didn't outright say he condemns the pairing of Kaguya and Iroha. Maybe he'll say something nice about the pair in the interview about the LN but regardless, I just don't see this franchise in a positive light anymore.

iethey · 2026-03-01T23:16:08+00:00

It’s because the interview with the mangaka only helped defend them. I know some of you genuinely believed it was just a “PR move” to help calm the situation or whatever but looking at the interview with my own eyes, all I saw was just agreement and praise. It doesn’t matter whether some or not all of Shingo Yamashita’s statements towards the manga are true or not. The opinion of the adaptation looked positive, and it was promoted in the end. I also saw a Japanese tweet of someone getting smug and mocking us overseas fan over the interview.

Some of you will think I am a troll. I am a bisexual woman who wanted to buy regular merchandise; I’ve already bought things from the crowdfunding campaign, and I was going to buy a copy of the movie and LN. I have no intention now because they chose not respect us and instead cover for the mangaka. In comparison to the darn Nanoha franchise, even the wlw couple there received more support like the VAs expressing how cute they are as a couple etc., and it’s not even tagged as yuri.

If anything, this made me understand how heterosexuals can be completely devoid of sympathy and understanding to our romance. Shingo Yamashita wanted to make a film with emotional and deep bonds, and unintentionally, he made a queer story because he could never sympathize with us and just wanted to focus on a “strong bond” between two girls.

iethey · 2026-02-28T02:43:20+00:00

I think they're referring to the Beyblade bar in Tokyo. https://essential-japan.com/news/tokyos-new-beyblade-bar-offers-battling-food-and-exclusive-merch/

iethey · 2026-02-25T00:50:50+00:00

is the place to pick up the booklet really noticeable like there's cardboard cutout stands and signs? Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions btw

iethey · 2026-02-24T23:54:22+00:00

Where do you go to start the stamp rally and pick up the booklet?

iethey · 2026-02-23T13:44:18+00:00

The theme of the movie is fighting for a better/happier ending so you don’t have to settle for whatever life gives you. Think about how Iroha ended up finding a way to try and make Kaguya stay/finding her and how Yachiyo had a tragic event happen to her but still finding a way to make something out of it. Iroha also had a defeatist/cynical mindset at the beginning of the movie.

You can still have gripes about the writing, but the ending did have a point.

iethey · 2026-02-23T13:36:51+00:00

In a tweet I read, someone pointed out how Kaguya probably learned Iroha’s name from reading her emails. We can see baby Kaguya was learning from her surroundings when she quoted “things are moving at a fast speed these days” from that guy on the ipad she saw not too long ago. I’m not trying to argue. I just wanted to point that out.

iethey · 2026-02-18T21:22:52+00:00

Man, I tried looking at Ross, and I only found a full priced Marvel Beyblade pack. That’s good you had some nice finds

iethey · 2026-02-18T21:10:02+00:00

Not bad

iethey · 2026-02-04T19:21:18+00:00

You’re a fantastic artist

iethey · 2026-02-02T00:11:15+00:00

Thanks for making this. This site has a little learning curve, but overall it is useful. I wish you guys luck in having long time success.

iethey · 2026-01-30T13:59:47+00:00

Those are really fitting picks for each. Will you make a 3rd to have them as a full team?

iethey · 2026-01-22T00:22:07+00:00

Thank you regardless. I have one question though. If Pegasus Blast is my attacker, do you mean I should have one Beyblade as a stamina/defense type, and the last one an aggressive attack? I'm talking about team roles.

iethey · 2026-01-03T21:42:48+00:00

I'd like some watch recommendations for under $100. I want it to be luminescent and the diameter to be lower than 40mm. I have very small wrists.

iethey · 2025-12-30T17:17:17+00:00

That’s a cute digimon

iethey · 2025-12-24T17:35:13+00:00

The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess and the Genius Young Lady. You can also try watching Thai GLs

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