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 It’s always interesting to see people liveblogging the first few episodes of Princess Tutu. Because the reaction is almost always the same: “what the hell am I watching?” And I remember feeling the same way when I first watched it. 

But, “A masterpiece” is always the answer that immediately pops into my head. And I mean it. This show, with anthropomorphic feline ballet teachers who’re obsessed with marriage, and anteater ballerinas, is honestly one of the most subversive, beautiful and heartfelt narratives I’ve ever encountered.

 1.  I went to my grading today. It took me a while to get their because I've been preoccupied with a lot of things over the last few months, but I finally got there and I have my yellow belt! I'm finally a yellow belt! \o/ 

2. I can't tell you how happy I am to see Twelve Kingdoms things being blogged on Tumblr. It was getting so little attention for a long time. Here is the latest gorgeous fanart I reblogged on my journal. strangeandamazing.tumblr.com/post/7443385574/by-camayu Click on The Twelve Kingdoms tag to see more beautiful fanworks and screenshots.

3. It's freezing down here! It's supposed to be the coldest winter we've had in years. And yeah, it definitely seems that way. I'm a little jealous of those of you in the northern hemisphere experiencing summer.  

 I wish I could participate in the upcoming, fma_ladyfest. But I'm too occupied with other things at the moment. I'm writing a script for uni at the moment about two girls who go to acting school, become BFF and help each other become better actors. It's doesn't sound or feel too exciting at the moment. I need to work on the character dynamics. I feel as though I don't have a very firm grasp on them yet. 

I read all available volumes of Pumpkin Scissors, but I've procrastinated on posting my opinions on it. Basically, it is awesome and Alice Malvin is the greatest. Female characters don't often get to play the part of the very idealistic, yet strategically challenged hero. I love the great reversal of roles in this manga, with Alice as the brave and reckless herione, with Randel being the more patient and practical one. I absolutely adore the fact he hero-worships Alice. He follows her around like a puppy dog and becomes enthusiastic about war relief because of her. I just love him so much. <33 I can definitely see where the comparison between this series and FMA. They're both very hopeful narrative excellent world-building and government conspiracies. Unfortunately, we have to wait a long time to learn about the conspiracy, but I firmly believe IT WILL BE WORTH THE LONG, LONG WAIT. 

I've decided I really need to re-watch the whole series of Princess Tutu when things settle down a little. It's been so, so long since I've watched it all. I miss it and feel obligated to watch my forever show in its entirety for the fourth time. 

I have FINALLY finished a Princess Tutu fic for angelchan_2004!

Title: Through Rainy Weather
Fandom: Princess Tutu
Characters: Ahiru and Rue
Words: 370
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