The Anime Reality

I was feeling pretty good about my new TV until I saw what this badass got his hands on, now I know I ain’t shit.

If you’ve read our last article on Ryo-Misaki, you probably know that he is far too large to contain in just one megapost. Knowing this, we decided to take a look into Ryo-Misaki’s AnimeB wiki page that he personally wrote himself! For those of you that don’t have time to scroll through a wiki about a massive fat man’s forum and IRC habits, we have taken the courtesy to highlight all the important parts!

Ryo was always an “educated n00b”, preferring to search extensively on a subject (and forum archives) before creating a thread or asking a question.

Around 2004, the AnimeB Brigades were formed. Naturally, Ryo was one of the first to sign up in the Motoko Brigade. He also joined the Army of the Suu Republic (ASR) and Her Kawaiiness’ Secret Service (HKSS), but not with as much participation. Ryo helped lead the Motoko Brigade to victory against the Naru Brigade in the Great Brigade Wars.

Misaki is a very sociable person, and if on the forum, will be found in the shoutbox. (Lately, though, more often on IRC.) If you come on to the Box, you WILL be greeted by Ryo. Always. (Unless he’s idle or in a thread, in which a greet will come upon return.) Ryo likes to start conversation, talk about life/moods, and cheer people up. Ryo’s presence in the Box almost always beckons more activity.

Given’s love life is currently nonexistant.

Other details added are about his job history for working at Applebee’s and his love of music and rhythm games.

Drawing self-inserts at work.

Only available in wide-screen.

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The extra length wards off vaginas.

Buy it here.

Hey everyone, meet Okysho Kenyaku (non-anime name: Elliot Wong)

A Chinese man pretending to be a Japanese man pretending to be Grey Acumen.

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Hey there Megadomonic, what is your experience with martial arts?

Usually ranks are nothing, it’s all about your skill. You don’t need colorful belts to prove how powerful and skilled you are. As for me, for the past 10 years I have studied multiple styles of martial arts. Muay Thai, Bajiquan, Boxing, Aikido, and Jeet Kune Do. I’m not gonna include natural street fighting… But anyway, I have grown to the point in life where I no longer consider these styles, I consider these the way of life.

Wow, those are some pretty hefty claims of your fighting abilities! But I’m sure you’re legit, and not some kind of fat anime nerd that works at McDonald’s and-

Welp...

Well… what other hobbies do you have?

Oh...

Anything else you’d like to say before you go?

I really wish this was my wife…
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w…lvenBeauty.jpg

Meet AntienNathan, a 22 year-old young white suburban master swordsman that only rivals Grey Acumen in skill! Who do you think would win in their epic anime sword battles!?

His fancy footwork no doubt comes from his impressive line dancing skills. (He is the one in the white shirt on the right)

Such… graceful style!

In today’s world, in most societies, swords are more taboo than tattoos-full hooligans scolding vulgarities. Even in Japan, swords cannot be seen today, at least not on people. The days where samurais wore their swords and walked around is a old chapter in  history. Yet, guns are still carried around by the military, and in more open countries, commoners may have them in their pockets. Swords are…not around anymore.

I have a dream ( Reminds you of Martin Luther King, don’t I?). As controversial as I think this is going to be, I shall express my dream here, on this virtual land, manifestation of MY reality.

I hope that one day, governments of all the most mature countries would give swords the equal respects they are giving guns today. That people are allowed to wear swords as accessories as long as the swords are wrapped in cloth to prevent potential bloodshed. That governments recognises the general sensibility and maturity of the common man not to draw his sword in public. That swords become the most popular accessories next to earrings. That men and women alike embrace their swords as if they were assets.

As I close my eyes, I visualise it: People walking on busy streets, wearing a sword or two tied to their belts or waist.Some carry them on their back, like the main character of Bleach, Kurosaki Ichigo. Those who do not wear swords admire sword-lovers for a while and walk calmly past them, as if it was normal, common, uninteresting. This goes on, under bright sunlight or cape of night.

Of course, as I visualise this, there are many obstructions to my dream. The first is, too many societies are too conservative. In some countries, people with dyed hair as generally seen as “not so good”. If then, what would they think of people who wear swords? Yes, killers. People today just care too much about the details. I think in terms of appearances, Japan’s style is very open. Thats a great model for any other country to emulate. Even though, I’m not a Japanese.

Of course, more importantly, what will the government and police do about these “modern swordsmen” ? Perhaps a new type of jail called Swords Society would have to be created. I joke, but I grieve at the reality that acceptance of swords in public places is going to be far from real.
Last but not least, how much support does swordsmen need to push such a trend?If there is not even 10 brave souls who wear swords in the city, how can a pervasive “swords” trend emerge? I believe people power is the most important power in this world, and without that, great dreams cannot be fulfilled.

Malafaia
April 19th, 2009 at 10:24 am
Fully agreed. Let us pray for some crazy otaku to be in the government in the future. Take, for instance, Obama’s taste for videogames. But a sword society is too much of an utopia. Still… you’re not alone in this. We’re two! In fact, we’re more than two, and you can bet on that.

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