Comments | dangermousie: Peacemaker Kurogane (oh, and manly men)

dangermousie

Peacemaker Kurogane (oh, and manly men)

Mar 03, 2006 13:53

This article, lamenting the lack of manly men in modern movies, is rather fun.

Watched 3 eps of Peacemaker Kurogane, a 24 ep anime, and Husband and I both like it a lot. Need PK icons now. I find all the characters (except one) really cool and fascinating, and the Shinsengumi themselves (as an organization) the most interesting at all ( Read more... )

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crumpeteer March 3 2006, 19:53:38 UTC

Alas, manly men are a dead breed when it comes to the movies. It's a funny thing that all this time people have thought women want caring sensitive men as their fantasy, and while that might be nice in real life, sometimes it's just nice to have an option of watching someone who just oozes masculinity. It's a shallow attraction, I'll admit, but hey, every woman wants to mix it up a little in the man buffet. My personal manly man is Tom Jane, who is one of the few men who harkens back to the classic era a little ( ... )

dangermousie March 3 2006, 20:08:16 UTC

Tetsu does get his in later episodes to the point where he has a break down. He *thinks* he's ready to be a fighter, but he's not and everyone but him knows that to begin with.

Yay! Good.

I just find it weird that they all put up with him. He's a spoiled brat and fine, his brother loves him. But the rest? I am confused why they tolerate him, though I guess as a favor to Souji would explain it. And Souji is just amused by the kid's single-mindedness, I guess.

I think what bugs me is Tetsu doesn't seem to realize what a nuisance he is. Also, anime is full of 15 year olds that act and look too old for their age, but he acts and looks too young. No way can I buy him as 15.

Also, I think I am kinda going insane, but are there slashy vibes between Souji and Hijikata? Because, I don't usually see slash but...

crumpeteer March 3 2006, 20:19:14 UTC

There's also the fact that Tatsu is working for the Shinsengumi, so I suppose it makes sense that they'd have to look after his little brother too. Tetsu does start pulling his weight a little and does manage to keep Susumu from killing himself, so he does have his uses later on. PM also likes to point out that these are for the most part, kids fighting in these huge battles. Souji and Susumu are both teenagers, Hijikata is actually only in his late twenties, Suzu is the same age as Tetsu, Tatsu is a teenager. And that's how it was then. You grew up fast and hard.

And Hijikata and Souji? I'm not into slash at all, but even I'm going to say here and now that they're the OTP of this bad boy. Okay, maybe Tetsu and Saya are actually the OTP, but Hijikata and Souji are vying for the prize.

dangermousie March 3 2006, 20:23:47 UTC

I'm not into slash at all, but even I'm going to say here and now that they're the OTP of this bad boy.

Glad I wasn't hallucinating. Actually, even Husband, who is remarkably slash-blind, was making comments :)

Tatsu is working for the Shinsengumi, so I suppose it makes sense that they'd have to look after his little brother too.

True. I rather like Tatsu who seems hassled and good-natured. And stressed, as anyone saddled with Tetsu would be.

I am still a bit puzzled as to why Tetsu acts so young actually. He appears 10 years younger then the rest of the characters and I don't min Hijikata.

Also, icon!!!!

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crumpeteer March 3 2006, 19:58:24 UTC

And to end, this picture I love.

http://www.kamidake.com/peacemaker/images/scan/cal_toshilg.jpg

dangermousie March 3 2006, 20:05:09 UTC

Eeeeee. Hot!

ex_beautyof March 3 2006, 20:46:43 UTC

Thanks for posting that article *g*

dangermousie March 3 2006, 21:12:38 UTC

It was a fun article. I like the cheek-boned cute guys of the present, but it would be nice if there was more of a mix.

ex_beautyof March 3 2006, 21:14:22 UTC

Definitely :) More Clark Gable please :P

dangermousie March 3 2006, 21:15:07 UTC

Icon! *swoon*

I like mine more alpha than they currently are.

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sinclair_furie March 4 2006, 05:56:51 UTC

Don't watch anime (a good thing, probably, the last thing I need is another obsession) but that picture with the swords is quite cool.
And that article is too amusing. But I'm going to cheer for the departure of manly men. Who wants manly men when you can have pretty cheekbones?

dangermousie March 4 2006, 06:12:14 UTC

I like my men manly. Cheekbones are good but it's like dessert. Wouldn't want to have just cake all day.

As to anime, just discovered it...