[Not Quite Human] [Manga: Angel Sanctuary] [Cruel Angel's Thesis: A Rosiel FST]

Sep 09, 2007 11:38

Angel Sanctuary by Kaori Yuki, is another story about the War between Heaven and Hell. What makes it unique are the characters and the fact that all are them aren't just drool-worthy bishies, but that all of them are well-developed, even characters you see only once in a while (the random lab tech the main character takes hostage comes to mind). The story revolves around reviving Alexiel, one of the two twins of Adam Kadmon, considered to be the first angel.

This FST is dedicated to her twin, Rosiel. Called the Inorganic Angel, he was an angel born of as a mound of cables and flesh. Literally cables and flesh. To keep them separate, God decided to drive a wedge between the two, as if they combined, their powers could destroy him. Rosiel is doubly cursed, for as he grows older his cells cannot take it and he's driven to insanity. His aim is to merge with his sister so that he could regain his youth, as Alexiel, the Organic Angel, can regrow any part of her body if she's wounded. Rosiel isn't as shallow as he sounds though. The phrase tortured genius comes to mind when his schemes are revealed. Rosiel is cruel, sometimes excessively so. However, he does have one thing that he loves.

Katan was the only angel who spoke to him truthfully when he (Katan) was a child, and still does so. When Rosiel kills Katan at God's prompting, he goes insane. It's quite sad and pathetic. Pick up the series. It's worth it, trust me.

Have fun listening! The songs are a mix of English, Japanese, and some instrumentals/opera.

Hear Our Prayer - Tsubasa Chronicles

Rosiel is one of the Angels of God who stand in his presence. In fact, he's the one God apparently loves the most, being called to his presence many times. One of the earliest images we see of Rosiel is him at God's feet, head on his lap and God's hand on his head.

No one is glamorously lonely
All by themselves

The Unloved- Backstreet Boys

Rosiel does not look lonely because he's always surrounded by people, but most of them are his puppets. Those who consume a feather of his will become slaves to him and so Rosiel is lonely though he's surrounded by people. The only one who sees it is Katan. Add to that that he seems to be loved only by God, and this song becomes more poignant.

Sleeping for a long time
in the cradle of my love

Cruel Angel's Thesis- Evagelion
I included this song mainly for the title, but the above describes the time when Rosiel was first born. Unlike Alexiel who could move immediately, Rosiel was confined to a tank for some time, until she made an agreement with God not to tell Rosiel that she loves him in return for her twin having a body. Alexiel loved her brother even then.

Why should I just depend on myself and pretend I'll find something greater
When I know I can look at the bright side and find the Creator

You in Me- Juwita Suwito
In Angel Sanctuary, trusting in God is a dangerous thing, for if you depend on him, he will lead you astray and make you murder the ones you love to unleash destruction for everyone. Of course, Rosiel doesn't see it that way. Refers primarily to the first confrontation between Setsuna and Rosiel in God's chamber where Rosiel kills Katan.

When you smile at me you know exactly what you do
Everything- Michael Buble

Rosiel knows exactly what he does when he smiles at someone. He's also Everything to those who eat his feathers, as they become his slaves and cannot survive without his blood.

Who is that girl I see
Staring straight back at me?

Reflection- Christina Aguilera
As the series progresses, Rosiel begins to change himself to look more and more like his sister, Alexiel. This change is deliberate, as he thinks that people love Alexiel more than him. Not exactly healthy now, is it?

You've got to attack (ALL-OUT ATTACK) you've got to make up your mind (ALL-OUT ATTACK)
That time will come whether you want it to or not

All-Out Attack- B'z
When Rosiel fights against Michael... He does not hold back.

You're like a cruel device
Your blood is cold like ice
Goes into my veins
My banner is your thrill
Your love is for me

Don't Stand So Close- Dr. Love
He doesn't actually allow anyone to see him as he truly is, not even his servant, Katan. On another hand, he will only allow Katan to get close to him. And yes, this is a Para-Para song.

Diva- Blood+ Soundtrack
Beautiful, but ultimately destructive and destroyed by their twins. Hauntingly scary. Diva and Rosiel scare many common traits, including the tendency to throw something away when they're done with it, and not truly caring for anything (on the surface). They are also beautiful and seductive, deliberately so.

Enjoy! Zip only.

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EDIT: Sorry for the spaces just now.

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