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Sundown McMoon

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Sharing the review of Belle I wrote a while back in the wake of all the Hosoda discussion.

A very pretty, messy film that I have fairly complicated feelings about, though in retrospect the optimism for the director's future work is kinda funny..

www.zekefilm.org/2022/01/14/b...

BELLE (2021) – Film Review – ZekeFilm

www.zekefilm.org

August 2, 2025 at 10:51 PM

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Em-vira: SpaceQueen of the Dark

@spacequeenemily.bsky.social

Got my The Big O II zine from @giantrobotfm.bsky.social today! Check out my partner's incredible front and back cover art, @sundownmcmoon.bsky.social really knocked it outta the park and I'm so proud! And look, I'm in the special thanks again for returnin to talk about episodes 16 and 17 on the pod!

A photo of Giant Robot Fan Magazine, Vol. 2, No. 1

The Big O II

The front cover features the three Bigs, Big O, Big Duo, and Big Fau.

A photo of the back cover, featuring Big Venus and Angel, wings spreading, as seen in the finale.

A photo of the final page, featuring the credits and special thanks, including yours truly (Space Queen Emily)

November 28, 2025 at 10:22 PM

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Chase

@chaseburns.art

RX-78-2 GUNDAM: NOW AND THEN

I really love the classic look of the Gundam, so I wanted to understand all its differences compared to the modern interpretation of the RX-78-2. And there's no better way to learn something well than to teach others!

#gundam #mobilesuitgundam #rx-78-2

a digital illustrated poster comparing the original and modern designs for the rx-78-2 gundam. on the left there are illustrations of the modern look and another drawing sporting lots of markings and decals, as well as extruded vents on the chest. on the right, there is an illustration of the retro-style gundam, and a closeup of the head. the following text is what fills the space around the illustrations:

MARKINGS - There is no "one true design" for the Gundam, and the various designs for decals on model kits or paintings of the RX-78-2 show this well.

NOSE - While the original design of the head is variable in its design (especially around the faceplate, which could either have a flat top or a jagged top), a good amount of the illustrations show that the red section under the eyes was intended to be in the shape of a nose and upper cheeks. This is similar to other giant robots of the era, like Mazinger Z or Zambot 3.

VENTS - Some depictions of the RX-78-2 have extruded yellow frames around the chest vents instead of vents directly inset in the chest. While this is a design trait that the later RX-178 Gundam Mk-II has featured since its first appearance, the RX-78-2 wouldn't be depicted with them until its first Master Grade model kit in 1995. Now, this look is part of the variable design "canon", and appears on some iterations of the RX-78-2 like the Ver. Ka or the Gundam: The Origin design.

YELLOW V-FIN/ANTENNA - The RX-78-2 is occasionally depicted with the crest on its head in yellow instead of white, especially in early merchandise of the show. This may have been because early giant robot toys used softer, rubbery material for pointy design elements, and that material only came in a yellow color. On the RX-78-2, this yellow coloration is also used in the Gundam: The Origin manga, alongside a green camera at the top of the head and eyes that often glow pink.

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November 27, 2025 at 11:51 PM

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ross manthorp

@rmanthorp.bsky.social

need to know this video is on this website

November 14, 2024 at 10:56 AM

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Em-vira: SpaceQueen of the Dark

@spacequeenemily.bsky.social

Now that's how you design a goddamn DVD menu.

from GATTAI ROBO Z-MIND: The Battling Days of the "Shitamachi" Virgins

An all-timer personal favorite OVA. It's like they made one just for me. A period piece 70s styled robo anime from a veteran writer of the era about a close knit family of girls.

November 28, 2025 at 1:31 AM

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Retrosofa

@retrosofa.bsky.social

A good friend of mine made me a Yoko-inu plush! 🥹

November 27, 2025 at 8:57 PM

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Shakina

@shakeenz.bsky.social

Reminder to add TOKYO GODFATHERS to your Christmas movie watchlist this season! Grateful to have given (English, dubbed) voice to the trans anime icon, our beloved Hana, in this Satoshi Kon holiday classic from @gkids.com! Watch it for free on Tubi or rent it on AppleTV!

November 27, 2025 at 5:04 PM

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⚡Bubblegum Midlife Crisis⚡

@bunnycartoon.bsky.social

Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you saved some room, cuz @brianruh.bsky.social & I brought over 2 hours of Angel's Egg flavored podcast for you all. Enjoy!! animenostalgia.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...

November 27, 2025 at 4:36 PM

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Em-vira: SpaceQueen of the Dark

@spacequeenemily.bsky.social

Lotta that happening lately.

November 27, 2025 at 7:21 AM

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GENC

@genc.newgrounds.com

Dorothy Big O Sketch
[ twitch.tv/genczilla ]

November 27, 2025 at 12:28 AM

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Giant Robot FM

@giantrobotfm.bsky.social

As an extra special treat, we're releasing our Side 6 Soundwaves back catalogue on the free feed! This week: @bunnycartoon.bsky.social joins us to discuss ep. 8 of GQuuuuuuX! Like, repost, tell a friend. MACHUESDAYS AREN'T OVER!

November 26, 2025 at 5:49 PM

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AnimEigo

@animeigo.com

The MediaOCD store Black Friday sale starts at 12am Pacific/3am Eastern tonight!

AnimEigo & Whole Grain Pictures titles are 50% off w/ coupon code KUROFRIDAY25. Plus new Discotek closeouts!

Lots of discounted discs, including some for under $5!

www.mediaocd.com/post/mediaoc...

November 26, 2025 at 6:40 PM

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Giant Robot FM

@giantrobotfm.bsky.social

no one:

yoshiyuki tomino:

November 26, 2025 at 3:22 PM

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Colin Dickey

@colindickey.com

Handing back student work that’s been written by ChatGPT with a 0 followed by the comment “This essay will never stand in authentic wonder before the Beauty of God’s creation.”

Vulture @vulture.com · 3d

Pope Leo XIV told students not to use artificial intelligence for homework, saying that AI ‘won’t stand in authentic wonder before the beauty of God’s creation.’

Even God Is Worried About ChatGPT

Pope Leo XIV told students not to use artificial intelligence for homework, saying that AI ‘won’t stand in authentic wonder before the beauty of God’s creation.’

www.vulture.com

November 26, 2025 at 3:35 PM

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Em-vira: SpaceQueen of the Dark

@spacequeenemily.bsky.social

I just love the way she *clenches fist* angels that egg

November 25, 2025 at 2:44 AM

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RPG Site

@rpgsite.net

Legend of Mana: The Art of Mana — 30th Anniversary Edition hardcover artbook announced by Dark Horse Books and Square Enix for July 2026 release. It is priced at $29.99 with pre-orders now live: www.rpgsite.net/news/19024-l...