No longer using this blog

follow my new one here.

Irene Belserion for @kmuiyato - Happy Birthday to Diana!

Ways to help KyoAni

Just because I haven’t seen nearly as much on Tumblr as I have on Twitter, here’s a lil post. Likely repeats the same info as many other posts.

But today (started during the day July 18, 2019 Japan time), the Kyoto Animation studio was the victim of arson. This isn’t just a tremendously heart-breaking situation for the anime community; it’s also the largest domestic terrorism incident in post-war Japanese history. 33 people died.

UPDATE: 34 people have passed away.

There’s plenty of more detailed articles and it’s a story still being covered, but here’s one short article on NHK world.

Another article on the Guardian.

As of making this post, this was still all very recent, and there will likely be more updates in the future.

>>>>> Ways to Help

Fans around the world want to help, and as of making this post, there have been several suggestions going around. PLEASE NOTE, that until KyoAni makes a statement themselves, none of these are confirmed to be the best ways to send them support, especially financially, and you should take this into consideration.

1. Donate to the GoFundMe

Organized by Sentai Filmworks, an American licensing company that has worked with KyoAni. They’ve already collected considerable donations.

Things to be aware of:

＊ As of making this post, KyoAni has not officially stated that they will accept these donations (and really, this shouldn’t be anywhere near their concerns rn). There may be both legal and cultural issues that could prevent them from accepting crowd-funded donations.

＊ The President of Sentai Filmworks has stated that they will keep donations on hold until they can coordinate, which I feel is fair given that again, KyoAni is currently in no state to worry about this. They’ve stated:

＊ This is just my personal opinion, but given what the company is and the visibility this campaign is getting, I feel they are reputable enough to trust. If, in the end, KyoAni does not accept the donations, I trust them to return my donation. Whether you want to take that risk, or wait for an official PR statement is up to you.

UPDATE: Another statement from the campaign, 7/18/19 10:10 PM EST:

(please note that apparently there are scam GoFundMes popping up. Please be wary)

>> If you’d like to donate to the GoFundMe, LINK HERE <<

2. Buy digital merchandise from the KyoAni online store

KyoAni has an online store that sells digital images for 216 yen (approx $2 USD) each. Because the files are digital and the download is automated, it shouldn’t burden employees directly, and the money should go directly to the company.

The website is in Japanese, but here are some handy tutorials made by English-speaking twitter users that walk you through it:

By twitter user mimiko_kupo

By twitter user zetsubouzhainu

＊ While this currently seems like a really good way to financially support the company directly without going through third parties (and hey you get pretty high res anime images too), there hasn’t been an official PR stating that this will guarantee your money will go to those affected.

＊ Update: A heads up that only original creations completely owned by KyoAni will have all the profits go to them. Other works that are collaborations or based off of pre-existing works will likely split profits. Recommended works are Free!, Violet Evergarden, and Tsurune (credit).

>> If you’d like to purchase digital files, LINK HERE <<

3. Share Your Message of Support With Kyoto Animation through Crunchyroll

Especially great for those who don’t have money to send or want to wait before supporting financially, Crunchyroll recently opened up a form for fans to send messages of support. You can even send in fanart/photos etc.

Because it’s Crunchyroll, I feel it’s highly likely that they WILL send these to KyoAni when they’re in a situation where they can accept them, and there’s no risk to doing this since money isn’t involved. In situations like these, thoughts really do count.

>> Link to the form HERE <<

UPDATE: 4. Donate at Animate (within Japan only)

Animate, a major anime merch chain company in Japan, just announced that donation boxes to support KyoAni will be placed in stores nationwide starting July 19th, 2019 (currently no end date).

If you happen to be in Japan, adding a donation while shopping for your anime merch might be an option! This should be an incredibly reliable place to donate to.

＊ I’m aware Animate has several international stores as well, but currently there’s no information whether donation boxes will be available there or not. They do not appear to currently be taking donations online.

Source

~~

~~

Other ways to support KyoAni is by watching their content through official means, and purchasing their merch and media. I highly recommend this, and a spike in viewership of their works can send its own message of support.

HOWEVER, please be aware that media licensed to view internationally often has even more split interests than within domestic Japan, and your viewership may not lead to too much direct financial support (although it’s better than not, and no harm in doing so). Also be careful/understanding of delays when purchasing anything physical directly from KyoAni, as their staff currently likely have other priorities.

And PLEASE, be respectful and keep KyoAni’s staff and their families in your thoughts first and foremost. There will likely be delays or possibly even cancellations to their anime, but please be understanding, and keep supporting them. Content can be made again at a later time. People have just lost their lives, and those living have experienced something unimaginable. They should be our priority.

one thing i hate about media is how there’s no sort of representation for how badly friendship break ups fuck you up. like there are a million and one films about romantic break ups but i have yet to see a film or television show that accurately depicts how difficult friendships falling apart can be and how that stuff can really leave you with wounds and behaviors that take ages to heal

Everyone after reading the new MHA chapter

me: i wanna write, i feel like writing

*opens a doc*

me: ok brain now let’s write

my brain:

Ali Bomaye // Game (feat. 2 Chainz & Rick Ross)

tag yourself disney princess edition

snow white: you would stop driving to save a turtle on the road. you are intelligent, very soft spoken, and have an old soul. you are the most innocent in the friend group and lose every game of “never have i ever.” you always try to see the positivity in bad situations.

cinderella: because of enduring trauma in parts of your life you are independent, strong-willed, and kind. you are striving for of a brighter future full of self-love and support. you fall into frustration and annoyance quite often. you always remember to stay grounded. 

jasmine: you get angry at even the thought of being seen as an object. you always try to support others who often feel the same. you stick up for what you know is right. you seem to always want what you cannot have, and feel restricted. you want a life full of freedom, choice, and respect for everybody.

belle: your main source of happiness lies in books. you value your education. you are confident and outspoken in your opinions. you do not let anyone talk over you. you sometimes feel left out, but you refuse to be mistreated by anyone. your friends look to you for advice because you think outside of the box.

ariel: you love exploration, science, culture, and art. because of your creative nature, you are curious about the world. you always plan adventures, whether it be with a loved one, with friends, or by yourself. you sometimes have fears of self-doubt and restriction. however, you always remember your worth.

mulan: sometimes opinions matter to you, but you still stay true to yourself. you are determined, very competitive, and strive for perfection. when things do not go according to your plans, you sometimes feel down. you like to think about how hard you have worked to become to person you are. 

tiana: sometimes you feel as if you have nothing, so you taught yourself to be resourceful. part of you will always have that in you, even with success. you often feel overworked and find it hard to relax. despite this, you feel joy in laughter. you are incredibly strong-willed and protect your friends.

elsa: on the outside, you are calm, poised, and elegant. however, you often feel alone and empty. you are introversive and would rather stay home with a good book than go out. people are intrigued by you, but you do not feel comfortable letting most people in. you have built many walls but are still kind, thoughtful, and strong. 

merida: your biggest pet peeve is tradition. you often feel very strict expectations surrounding your life, but often ignore them. your stubbornness and spontaneity sometimes gets you in trouble, but you often think to yourself, “the greatest minds in the world did not follow the rules.” your open mind caused you to grow within each year of your life.

Goodbye Khaleesi

Queen Beyonce talks about paying tribute to African culture in The Lion King and The Gift soundtracks

man the designs for attack on titan are so sickkk

there’s a billion and fifteen mistakes on this one but I’m too lazy to fix em woops

el + imitating max (✿◠‿◠)

This is for feriowind!

THIS ONE SCENE

lan fan!

what is the worst trope and why is it “character walks by a doorway and overhears other character say Bad Thing completely out of context, then walks away before they hear that the rest of the thing wasn’t actually bad”