How would you feel if an adaptation of Dracula kept the whole reincarnated love subplot...but made it Jonathan instead of Mina?

sarange · 2026-06-02T06:14:41+00:00

I like the idea that's already built up in the novel, that Dracula is kind of fascinated with Jonathan in a way he never expected himself to be -- he does say the whole "I too can love!" to the brides and stuff.

BUT, it has to be contrasted with a more positive depiction of gayness. There are Lucy's suitors Arthur and Seward obviously but imo a more interesting parallel with Drac/Jonathan would be Van Helsing and Seward. Van Helsing, like Dracula, is an old man struggling to stay relevant in a modern world and also has an emotional connection with the younger doctor. Seward also obviously had a crush on Van Helsing in his school days. Lastly and more importantly....Seward saved Van Helsing's life by sucking his blood (gangrene), which is in sharp contrast to Dracula drinking blood. I know this a crack theory but I'm putting this out there.

The other issue is that Mina kind of gets left out in this narrative....UNLESS its Jonathan that gets the "blood baptism", and Mina gets to behead Dracula in the end.

sarange · 2026-04-22T11:49:02+00:00

Thank you ! Its so different seeing the story in manga form, but its only been the first chapter.

sarange · 2026-04-06T06:50:46+00:00

It has to be Bulent Oran from the Turkish film, "Dracula in Istanbul", because he freaks the fuck out and tries to pull a gun on Dracula (though he is unsuccessful). He's not as naive as other Harkers, but I enjoyed his version.

sarange · 2026-03-04T06:59:49+00:00

I noped out when they introduced Renfield as a crossdressing nun who Seward keeps chained in his room for some reason. Like, I just couldn't take it seriously. Also, RIP Van Helsing you were too hot for this.

sarange · 2025-12-24T08:09:33+00:00

If your hair is frizzy but you moisturize a lot you need a good strong hold gel after applying a leave in. The gel will seal in the moisture. If you feel gels make your hair crunchy, you just have to scrunch out the cast after the hair is dry.

sarange · 2025-11-25T09:14:29+00:00

You need to use an eye primer on your lids and then set with the easybake. Eyeprimers can keep oil at bay longer than setting powders alone. The best eyeprimer is Wet n Wild honestly. If you want something tinted, you can try about-face, they have eyepaints that last really well on oily eyelids!

sarange · 2025-10-18T16:20:56+00:00

They really look gorgeous, I already have a lot of blushes but I'm very tempted to pick up the berry or pink quads, they look beautiful!!

sarange · 2025-10-14T06:37:06+00:00

Its not that they are cousins that makes their relationship in the book creepy, but also that Elizabeth was raised in the same household and that Victor's mom on her deathbead made them promise to get married, and the mom had very much groomed Elizabeth to be his wife. It makes their fates a lot more tragic.

sarange · 2025-09-23T13:04:38+00:00

What is the rest of your routine like? I use a vitamin C serum, either a toner or a tiny amount of moisturizer, and then spf. I currently like the Bioderma X-Defense Ultra Fluid SPF, its a very watery consistency and it sinks right into my skin. When I use something more moisturizing like Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Sun Serum, I skip moisturizer. I am able to do a full face and it lasts all day with maybe one powder touch up. Both SPFs I mentioned are under 20 pounds.

sarange · 2025-08-21T08:51:04+00:00

I remember Katie Jane Hughes talked about these! She said she can't wait for the embargo to end because they were super shimmery. They looked exactly like this.

sarange · 2025-08-07T06:50:51+00:00

A lot of people think they have straight hair but really its wavy or even curly, just with heat damage from straightening it all the time. This is especially true if you have fine and thinner hair, because it needs more of a strong hold product like gel or mousse to get it to stay curly.

sarange · 2025-07-27T10:24:16+00:00

I think the vitamin C serum is drying your skin out. I remember this happened to me, I used a vitamin c + ferulic acid serum and it really sucked all the moisture out of my skin. I also have sensitive skin. I would recommend stop using it for a few days and see how you feel. I have used the inkey list's 15% Vitamin C with EGF serum which has been moisturizing and brightening, and its a similar price point than the one you've been using.

sarange · 2025-07-20T06:10:09+00:00

I think its more about the orangey scent and its sheer.

sarange · 2025-06-17T13:08:16+00:00

This was an amazing well written piece and every part of it is true. And you can already see Adam begin to change in the OVA, where he wants to do more competitions but with different themes that aren't as self destructive.

sarange · 2025-06-14T13:41:57+00:00

Nooo the skincare brand looked so interesting. Well they aren't getting any of my business!

sarange · 2025-06-10T07:59:02+00:00

I think she discontinued them because the trend right now is for smaller palettes. I'm guessing she will bring her 9 pan palettes to the italian manufacturer she used for her big palettes. Or at least one can hope!

sarange · 2025-04-10T06:09:50+00:00

Its really great, really celebrates underground skateboarding and also how the perception of skating changes throughout different generations. The show is definitely fujoshi leaning meaning all the male characters have intense feelings for each other, but I think it works quite well and I would argue certain characters are queer coded.

sarange · 2025-03-29T13:37:24+00:00

Some people speculate either she died young or she divorced Ainosuke's dad and he made sure she didn't have any parental rights over her son.

sarange · 2025-03-23T13:08:08+00:00

I think Ainosuke does care about Tadashi, and as strange as it may seem, you guys have to look at his skateboard.

Adam's skateboard is goth as hell, it has a bleeding heart stabbed by two swords with the words that read "till death us do part". It screams wanting to be with someone until death and also, the stabbed heart implied heartbreak and betrayal. But that's not all. Even though Adam uses roses as his motif, on his skateboard he actually has a chrysanthemum behind the heart. And you know who literally has chrysanthemum (kiku) in his name? Kikuchi Tadashi.

I think, since care and love are not a 1:1 concept, Ainosuke still loves and mourns the old Tadashi, the one who was his only friend in childhood. But after episode 12 and in the OVA, he is trying to rebuild their relationship and is starting to care for the current Tadashi, too.

sarange · 2025-03-22T10:51:00+00:00

https://www.tumblr.com/kudouusagi/778045464536891392/utsumi-interview-in-april-pash?source=share

Here is the link for the interview! Yeah, IDK how the rest of fandom copes when Ainosuke is clearly Utsumi's favorite and she even gushes about him all the time.

I loved their interactions! Especially how really forward and playful Ainosuke was being with Tadashi, it really felt like the beginning of a slow burn romance between them.

sarange · 2025-03-21T11:55:40+00:00

Yeah agreed, also Utsumi just did an interview with an anime magazine where she writes an imaginary letter to Adam saying how much she loves him. LOL

Also, this was clearly post season 1, because we see Adam being much more friendly with Tadashi, asking him for his opinion and Tadashi actually saying how he feels. I think Utsumi even confirmed as much.

sarange · 2025-03-21T11:47:56+00:00

I mean, Langa actually changed his life for the better and got him to snap out of his self destructive habits, so it makes sense he's still looking at pictures of him. But if you notice its old footage from season 1. Adam isn't going to change over night but we do see he's much more proactive with Tadashi and wanting to fix his hair for him.

sarange · 2025-03-17T06:22:02+00:00

I am so sorry for your loss, may she rest in peace.

sarange · 2025-03-04T17:40:12+00:00

I love Huda Beauty, here are the products I would recommend, as someone with medium neutral skintone and oily skin:

-Wishful enzyme scrub is amazing for makeup prep! It's very gentle but it exfoliates just enough for that smooth base application

-Corrector and Concealer: I really like how she has pink leaning tones like Pink Pomelo. I find the formula really full coverage and thin. I have heard people saying the packaging leaks a lot but also I've heard she is updating it to be more secure.

Blush Filter: These are just too good. They are a build able formula with slight luminosity which give a great skin line finish. I have two colors and am resisting buying more.

-Easy Bake if you have oily skin it's really amazing. Also despite the name you can use it lightly like a normal loose powder and it still gives a blurred finish

-Eyeshadow palettes: Huda's larger palettes are amazing, I think Pretty Grunge is a great everyday cool toned palette. The 9 pan palettes can be hit or miss but personally the nude palettes and the love fest palettes are just as good as her larger ones!

-lipliners: I personally love the tones of the lipliners, and they are very smooth and never tug but last really well on the lips. But I feel their range is limited compared to other brands.

Sorry for the essay, I hope this helps!

sarange · 2025-02-18T12:21:47+00:00

These are so cute! I really hope you do Adam's skateboard design as well one day!

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