Whatever I really like, here.
I like pictures of pretty plants, places and people. I also enjoy lots of anime including, Mob psycho 100, Natsume Yuujinchou, Hunter x Hunter, FMAB and Ghibli stuff.
This is it… this is the height of what memes and memetic culture can do and the purpose they can serve, and why it’s so important to have this freedom of expression and exchange. Protest, reference, the instant connection of ideas, heavy weighted messages conveyed by the simplest of means. This image speaks volumes about the state of internet politics right now, and it does so by omitting the most important and recognizable part of itself.
Also, look at the quality here and the effort the artist put into making Truth’s erasure so disturbingly seamless.
hi i’m tolkien here are my ocs. i call them Elves (not elfs!!! if you call them elfs i will block you) they look like humans but they’re tall, live forever, and have pointy ears. that’s it bye
cs lewis: are you alright with constructive criticism? i dont want to sound mean
tolkien: no go ahead i want to hear it
cs lewis: they fucking suck
tolkien: thats not constructive criticism
cs lewis: here’s my OC, it’s jesus but he’s a lion tolkien: Furry cs lewis: blocked
Tolkien: lamp posts don’t exist in fantasy worlds Cs Lewis: ok you know what fuck you
CS Lewis: I could beta for you if you want. help you trim the fat on your stories
Tolkien: what do you mean
CS Lewis: I just. you describe a lot of trees. are trees that important
Tolkien: just you fucking wait. trees are SO important.
casual reminder that Lewis and Tolkein almost completely ended their friendship over Lewis having Santa make an appearance in The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe because Tolkein hated it so fucking much.
CS Lewis: bitch
Tolkien: blocked
CS Lewis: wait unblock me i need to tell you something
being in an environmental field is a ride bc you’ll have an 8 AM that’s just about the earth dying. you haven’t even woken up yet and you’re basically taking notes like “hm we might be fucked”
then u get really fired up about it ur like “no. i won’t let this happen. i’m gonna SAVE THE WORLD” which is a bold claim for someone who hasn’t even eaten breakfast yet.
It has been 2 years, 7 months, and 9 days since Gravity Falls ended, and in the process, leaving an empty space in my heart. I had been with the show since its premiere and while I was glad it got such a great farewell, I was honestly convinced we wouldn’t be getting another animated show as wonderful and hilarious for the years to come.
Until now.
Netflix’s Hilda premiered last Friday, and I have been doing nothing all weekend but watching and rewatching all 13 episodes. I love this show. It’s one of the best fantasy series I’ve seen, animated or otherwise! This show is just oozing with creativity - it’s like Luke Pearson is a human vending machine of great ideas that never runs out.
This might end up being my favorite new series of 2018. And the best part is, it didn’t even take me that long to decide that.
In the first five minutes of the pilot alone, we’re introduced to so many great things about the show. We’re introduced to a fantastic opening theme that nobody’s going to want to skip. We’re introduced to a world filled with magic and adventure and beautiful art like these:
But most importantly, we’re introduced to Hilda, a protagonist worthy of having her name as the show’s title. So much is revealed about her in the first five minutes alone. She’s curious, she loves adventure, and she’s not afraid of the strange and unorthodox.
By the time the title card showed, I knew this was going to be a character I was going to root for.
CHARACTERS
If a show is only as great as its characters, then Hilda deserves an hour-long standing ovation. This show has such a colorful cast of characters, both inside and outside of the forest.
David and Frida are hilarious and adorable and play such a great team as Hilda’s best friends. (I also appreciate how all three kids have distinct personalities, so it isn’t like Hilda’s just talking to herself!) Hilda’s mom is supportive and loves her daughter the way she is. The forest creatures are great too, with Twig, Woodman, and Alfur being oh-so-fun and memorable.
But the true heart and soul of Hilda is, well… Hilda! She’s the best protagonist a show like this could ask for. She’s free-spirited, courageous, and everything I wanted to be as a kid. Her character design is terrific, and I’m willing to bet a whole bunch of little girls are going to cosplay her this upcoming Halloween. Best of all, her voice actor Bella Ramsey does an amazing job at voicing her, really capturing the enthusiasm and spirit of her character.
In fact, all the voice actors here are amazing. David, Alfur, Woodman, the Great Raven, David’s singing voice (Yes, he sings!) - all these characters have voice performances that fit them like a glove. Voice acting isn’t an easy job, and the cast pulls it off with such terrific effortlessness.
PLOT
While this show doesn’t have the overarching mystery of Gravity Falls, it more than makes up for it by having each episode be brighter and better than the previous one.
There are no filler episodes here. Every episode is so special in its own way - each time we finish one and the next one plays, we’re introduced to a new adventure, a new set of magical creatures, and a new chance to have fun with Hilda and her friends.
That has everything to do with the world Hilda and her friends live in.
It’s so creative and magical and strange and IMAGINATIVE. Luke Pearson’s world building is ridiculously impressive. He’s created a world filled with mystery and adventure, the perfect world for Hilda to explore and for us to discover. This is a world filled with invisible elves, friendly giants, and creatures with floating heads made of wood.
This is a world I want to live in.
I also love how no character is ever forgotten, and so every episode seems to weave together to form one cohesive season. A lot of careful planning and love went into writing this series, and that’s something I very much appreciate.
ANIMATION
This series is mesmerizing to watch. So many shots here are absolute keepers. The wide shots where Hilda and Twig are exploring the forest are some of my favorites. I genuinely want to print some of them out and frame them in my room because they are so gorgeous!
Not only that, but this show features some of the most beautiful movement and animation I’ve seen in an animated series. The animation moves like water - it’s so luscious and fluid and that couldn’t have been easy to do. Again, a lot of care and love went into this series. I like that.
I’m pretty sure the animators know this, too, because man, they are just boasting their incredible art and animation. There are scenes here that were made for the sole intention of showing off their gorgeous colors and designs, and you know what? I can’t even be mad. If anything, I want more of it. I want to see just how talented these animators can be.
Oh, and can we also talk about the character designs? Because I’m in love with all the character designs. Just one look at the characters and already, you know so much about them. Great character design often goes by unremarked, but what it should tell you is how well the creators know and understand their characters.
In conclusion, I love this series and I really hope it gets the viewership it deserves. A lot of love and care and dedication was put into making this series, and strangely enough, that’s not really something you see in a lot of kids’ media.
So what are you waiting for? Stop reading this post and go watch this show, if you haven’t already!
