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As a reminder, the June 8th camper batch opens at the same time as always (6 PM EST), and like this last batch, we need your requests for a fifth or six+ by the Wednesday before then. Requests for a fifth only require that you ask and list your characters; requests for six+ need activity links in the e-mail!
Remember!
- Applicants, respond anonymously.
- If you're going to do the whole "ask me if I voted you out!" thing, please state who you voted out.
- No speculating about the identity of the applicants!
Now VOTE. c-c-closeddd
Character: Yuuki Juudai
Series: Yu-Gi-Oh GX (information at www.janime.info)
Age: 16-17 (At the start of season one, he's fifteen, according to http://www.janime.info/Genex/characters.html So after season two, logically, he's 16 or 17.)
Canon: Okay, everyone, hands up if you at least at some point enjoyed watching Yu-gi-oh. Yes, you guys in the back, too. ... Be honest... Right, that's better.
For everyone else, Yu-gi-oh, translating roughly to "King of Games", is a show about a card game, and the kids who play it. Yugioh GX, the sequel to Yugioh, is about a bunch of students who play the aforementioned game. They attend an island boarding school called Duel Academy, which is actually a high school, not an academy. However, this high school forgoes usual subjects like English and Math to teach things like Dueling and Alchemy.
Enter Juudai. Juudai is what we would call 'special' in the short bus sort of way. Ever since he was little, he could see spirits that inhabit the cards they play. Unfortunately, they could see him too, and so he may have taken a few too many spirits to the head, as he is generally not that bright. He's a nice, happy, fun guy, though! It's just, all he wants to do is eat, sleep, and duel. Unfortunately, on an island where students may spontaneously turn into dinosaurs, fly into space, and attack a giant laser sattelite, it's kind of hard.
By the way, you can put your hands down now.
Sample Post:
All right! I was selected for the Advanced Dueling Discourses program! This ADD thing got me sent to an American Academy! Having an ADD means I'm smart, right? Let's see...
Let me take a look at my survey again...
Do you like dueling zombies?
Do you like explosions in duels?
Do you like characters from every cartoon, comic, and television show known to man counted as a murder suspect and kept in a camp to battle abominations against several gods?
If you checked 'Yes' to any of the above, your ADD has matched you as a perfect fit to Camp Fuck U Die!
Why do I get this feeling I'd be more worried if I knew more English? Come to think of it, I'm not really sure why I checked 'Awesome!' to the third one... Or why that was even a choice. Or how it even relates to dueling... Well, too late now! But why do they call an Academy a camp?
Anyway, this American place does look weird for a Duel Academy... Shouldn't it have school buildings? Unless those weird cabin-looking things are classrooms. Well, that makes sense, but how do they expect me to sleep through class without a proper learning environment? Cabins aren't classrooms!
Uhoh... Come to think of it, I don't have any of the textbooks I'll need! How am I supposed to do schoolwork without my books- ... Oh, hey. Without my books, I can't do schoolwork! Score! The other students are gonna be so jealous when I don't have to do any work!
Speaking of which, the students are something else, too. But they get to dress as zombies during school hours... This place is gonna be really fun after all! I should practice my zombie impression... Graaaargh! Braaaaiiiii- Wait, I don't like brains. Uh... Duuuuuuueeeeeel!
Oh hey! Looks like someone wants to be my friend already- ...W- Wait a sec, what's with the hearts in your eyes? I said wait! Let go of my-
Th- That's it, I'll counter your Badtouch magic card with my trap... RUN AWAAAAAAY!
Poll Vote!
Character Name: Sonken Chuubobu
Age: approximately 18 (historical)
Series: Kotesu Sangokushi.
Canon: Kotesu Sangokushi is based loosely on the the Three Kingdoms historical period in China, but in a world much more mystical then our own, where magic and prophesy are a part of warcraft as much as swords and bows, women do not exist, and dresses robes and curly pink hair are apparently the highest in fashion. Throw in one very nervous young Prophesied Wielder of the Imperial Seal, named Rikuson Hakugen, and you have a hoedown, or at least, a series of Srs Business.
Sonken is a calm and peaceful member of the Imperial family of Go, preferring to spend his time alone and working among the flowers in the Imperial Gardens in his finery rather then among the social intrigues in the courts or practicing warfare in the countryside. He lived in a mostly solitary existence, choosing mainly to interact privately with a few intimates. However, the assassination of his brother, Sonsasku Hakufu, then ruler and wielder of the Imperial Seal, forces Sonken to rise to the throne as Emperor of Go during a time of unrest among the Three Kingdoms.
He now tries to do his level best to protect his land and his people with his wits and the considerable force of his personality, training, empathic nature and perhaps even his good looks. Hopefully, he can win the coming conflict without going crazy from dealing with the responsibility first.
Note: Characters in this series are called by their Japanese names instead of the more common Chinese ones. A list of both is here.
Sample entry:
I hope I don't scare poor Shuuyu too much by sneaking out of the palace again. I just had to get away to talk to brother for a little while. I simply don't know what to do next. Brother would know. And after all, it is the duty of the younger brother to show his respect to the elders' wisdom through care, is it not? I'm sure his spirit will be happy to know that his grave is well-tended while he's with our ancestors, even if his homeland is not as blessed.
But it appears that I have lost my way. Perhaps I should not have attempted to leave the palace alone at night, although this way I get to examine some of these new night-blooming plants that seem to have sprouted here in peace. If I had taken Ryoutou with me, I'm sure he'd tell me to stop staring at the flowers so hard, or they would wilt faster. But, I'm sure they're more likely to flower under someone's regard. A little bit of attention can go a long way with people and plants, I've found.
...well! I don't think I've ever seen such plant react that way before before! To suddenly excrete a sap so forcefully while someone is tending to it...hm. Perhaps it is the change in the weather? It is very muggy right now, and the soil looks damper and looser. And this sap is very sticky. Maybe I can go wipe my hands on those leaves there, although I'm not sure how this is going to wash out of this robe, let alone this fur. The servants are going to complain about this more then the grass stains, but I'm sure the plant didn't really mean it--what's that, sir...plant?
Ah, I'm afraid I don't exactly qualify as, ah, maidenly. I think you have to be a maid first, if you catch my drift. But, don't you give up! I'm sure the right girl is out there for you somewhere, plant!
Oh dear. I didn't mean to break his heart. In a way, I suppose it's even kind of flattering!...even if it is a plant.
Poll Vote!
Character: Satoshi "Sasshi" Imamiya
Series: Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi
Character Age: 12
Canon: Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi is your blissful, otaku parodied, sweet coming of age tale. Our story starts off as two kids named Arumi and Sasshi happen to be living their childhood lives to the fullest until the mystical balance of the Shopping Arcade becomes disturbed. This results in the two kids finding themselves traveling through alternate dimensions of the Shopping Arcade where everything doesn’t make a whole lot of sense.
Our young Osakan Prepubescent lives by the ideals of collecting small objects and the fandom of Sci-Fi, Guns, Little Animals and anything else known to Geekdom. Though this and his personality as a perverted lazy, good-for-nothing sets him apart from other folks--- It’s really easy to set him in line with a giant paper fan.
Note: His “Osakan Accent” shall be spoken through a “Southern Accent.”
Sample Post:
Boy, oh boy! I’ve seen my fair share of smutty titles like “Victory on Mount Venus” n’ maybe even “Cannibal Love Action - Live”, but man, somethin’ like “Camp Fuck You Die” is straight to the point.
And heck, they were straight on when the welcomin’ committee became mighty generous to lend a good ol’ PGS-10 Newly Manufactured Short Barrel. I mean, trustin’ a kid in grade school with such a sweet piece of artillery! But I could probably cause more damage with the PGS-12 version. Or heck, even the Space Destroy Energy Gun I had a while back. Three shots and yer outta here!
But as much as I’d love to stare down the barrel of this baby all day, I gotta get to know what’s goin’ on down here. I’ll start off with the important question for the guys: Haha…“Have y’all seen any babes by the lake today?” Haha… Whoa, whoa! Hey buddy, I was just kiddin’! Put that sharp object down now--- Sheesh. Anyway, I’ll be yer new camper: Satoshi Imamiya. But y’all can call me Sasshi! Now, an introduction to my life and what I do is important, like for example--- My talents are sleepin’ wit’ my eyes closed, pronouncin’ one-fourth of the Japanese alphabet through burpin’, identifyin’ A to Z of the entire mushroom kingdom and I’m currently under the harsh n’ difficult trainin’ to masterin’ the talent of bendin’ spoons… with my teeth! Pretty cool, right?
Huh? Hey buddy, just what the heck do ya mean; I’m “simple n’ uneducated”? Hey, I can be smart too! I know I’m still in Grade School, but… Just keep yer pants on n’ listen ‘bout my hobbies! Like, if we’re havin’ any movies viewings: I gots me a boatload of Kung-Fu n’ Sci-Fi flicks we could eyeball all night! Heck, I was always fond of the full-on, balls-to-the-wall, guy-oriented Giant Robots flicks are good for the inner man inside ya. I mean, c’mon, you got yer gun innuendo, drama, romance, incest, the so damn hard to find girl-on-girl action n’ rampagin’ dinos (with zombie ridin’ soldiers) smack-dab in the same film!
Man, oh man. I can definitely feel the excitement now! It’s so soooooft… Haha… And fiiiiilly… And… Hey, I think it’s movin’ a bit...
WHOA! Whoa, whoa, whoa! Hold everythin’!
… Excuse me fellas, but did ya see somethin’ crawl up my pant leg? Hey, y’all are laughin’! You mean… It’s in my pants?! Whoa, watch it now! Just don’t mess up anythin’ down there, will ya? Ugh… Well. Looks like I’ll haveta pull the pants down on this situation. Ladies, I’d suggest ya shield yer peepers, unless ya wanna see an Osakan kid lose everythin’ but his pride! Zip, toss and… Bingo! Ha! I gotta ya now, ya lil’ pants crawler! Yer reign of terror ends here! Now don’t give me ‘em cute lil’ eyes n’…
…
D’awww… Hey there, lil’ guy! That’s a lot of nuts ya got in yer sac. Now ma wouldn’t want me takin’ any animals home. ‘Specially if they’ve already touched me here once. But I’ll see you ‘round the mornin’ wood, kay lil’ guy? C’mon, scurry on now, ya hear? Man, he’s so cute… I’m namin’ him Spot. Oh yeah. Ahum, now that I can look decent again, lemme just say that the first thang I learned is that there’s nothin’ can be better than seein’ a woodland critter with a sparkle in his eye and a sac full of food…
Boy, I’m startin’ ta get hungry. Wonder if he’s willin’ ta pass the nuts?
Poll Vote!
Name: Aang
Series: Avatar: The Last Airbender
Character Age: 12 (plus 100)
Canon: Avatar: The Last Airbender is Serious Business. The ambitious, imperialist Fire Nation is set on conquering the world, and with its powerful, technologically advanced military, it's close to success: only the Avatar, master of bending the four elements, can stop it. But for all that...it's also a story about a bunch of rather dorky, determined kids saving the world through love and peace bending, the art of manipulating the elements via awesome martial arts moves.
Aang, the Avatar and the last living Airbender, is twelve and has been stuck in an iceberg for a century when we first meet him; he's inexperienced and needs the guidance of his bending teachers Katara and Toph, the support of warrior Sokka, and the companionship of his flying bison Appa and lemur Momo, to see him through. Aang takes his obligation as the bridge between the mortal and spirit worlds very seriously, and he matures as the series goes on. Upbeat, peaceable, laid-back, brave, and forgiving, what Aang values most are his friends-or rather, his family. He also has his share of bad habits; initially a show-off, and reckless, his sense of fun often overcomes him and he can be goofy when he should be serious: his love of flying his glider and riding large, dangerous animals doesn't help. (Note: Aang is taken in canon from just after the episode Lake Laogai, from Book Two: Earth)
Sample Post:
I have to admit I'm kinda confused. I know I didn't fly here with Appa, and I know I haven't been drinking cactus juice. So why am I in this swamp and where's all that banjo music coming from? I really just want to find my friends and get out of here.
The local villagers don't seem to be in very good shape, though. I mean, they were nice enough, and when I asked them if they could lend me a hand, they gave me six or seven...but when I tried to explain, they said something about me having a "real purdy scalp" and that having a tattoo that points out the "juicy bits" was really considerate. Then they started talking about "special blue flavored brains", and I thought maybe it was time to go. I really, really hope they don't like bison.
Still, I bet I can't find my friends because I need to help those guys first. Avatar's duty, right? If the villagers have some kind of sickness that, uh, lets you pull your limbs off with no trouble, maybe it's because the water around here is unbelievably funky. It'd need pretty serious cleaning...hey, that's it! I'll just start Waterbending towards that lake and, if I do it right, I can filter it! Swamp water, and Earthbend some silt to purify it, easy does it...
Whoa.
Oh, wow! That is so cool! I didn't know there were giant pentapus living in this lake! Or is that an octothulu? Wow, look at that wave, you must be huge! Can I ride you, big guy? Can I, can I, please?
Hold on, I'd better read this sign first..."Swim At Own Risk Of Hentacle"? Sounds pretty…specific.
Wow, there's even illustrations.
Poll Vote!
Character: Sakurazaki Setsuna
Series: Mahou Sensei Negima!
Age: 14
Canon: Mahou Sensei Negima! is, essentially, a shounen fighting manga disguised as a harem comedy. When ten-year-old genius mage Negi Springfield is assigned to teach a class full of teenage girls, you know there's going to be chaos (and fanservice -- this is an Akamatsu Ken work, after all). And that's not even taking into account the fact that half the students aren't normal kids either. Sakurazaki Setsuna is one example; who would suspect that this slender young lady is actually a highly talented swordswoman, with some magical training as well? (Not to mention a unique heritage and some emo in her past -- but such is beyond the scope of this app.)
Trained in the Shinmeiryuu style from a young age, Setsuna has developed into a formidable fighter, all for the sake of her childhood friend, Konoe Konoka. Though she was once aloof and distant, protecting Konoka from the shadows, Setsuna has gradually grown more open and friendly, thanks to her newfound friends' influence. She claims that this protection is simply her duty, but that duty comes from within; it's clear to anyone that Setsuna cares very much for Konoka. Indeed, some suspect that her devotion is born from a love far deeper than friendly affection.
And when I say "some", what I mean is "almost everyone else in class 3-A".
Quick note: one of the spells Setsuna knows allows her to create paper dolls that can take the appearance of people. Like so!
Sample Post:
Tch! I have to concede, your swordsmanship is impressive. The display of Bonetti's Defense was particularly adept. I've never before seen a tentacle wield a blade with such skill. But the battle ends here! My duty is to protect Konoka-ojousama, and I will allow no one to stand in my way! Hyah!
It is done. You were an honorable opponent, but I... Ah. I-I see you had... comrades. Several dozen of them. Understand that ordinarily I would accept your challenge, but finding my charge takes priority over all other matters so if you will excuse me --!
Thank goodness I had that paper doll handy. It should distract them long enough for me to escape. What on earth has happened here? I've faced demon hordes that were less hostile! And more hygienic. Damn... Caught off-guard by that attack, and I lost sight of Konoka-ojousama during the battle... Shameful. If anything happened to her, I could never forgive myself --
And if you toucans don't stop mocking me, I'll never forgive you! Just because a girl may have devoted her heart and her soul to protecting her childhood friend doesn't mean there has to be anything romantic about it! And admittedly that sounded a lot more convincing in my head b-b-but that isn't important right now! I need to...
I need to calm down and relax. Panicking and berating the wildlife will get me nowhere. The first priority is to scout out my surroundings, and try to find a settlement of some sort. Preferably one not populated by the undead. I'll need higher ground... Aha! That tree up ahead... From the top, I'll be able to see almost all the way across the camp. Perfect!
...
Yes, perfect. Provided I ignore the underwear hanging from the branches. Somehow... I'm suddenly reminded of home.
Poll Vote!
Character: Konoe Konoka
Age: 14
Series: Negima!: Magister Negi Magi
Canon: There's a storm of hormones a'brewing in class 3A of Mahora Academy, focused on their pre-pubescent teacher Negi Springfield. Then again, one wouldn't consider class 3A to be particularly normal given the timetravellers, vampires, mages, princesses, nuns and cheerleaders that make up the class roster. It's a good thing that Negi's a mage as well as a child genius, otherwise he'd never be able to keep up with it all!
One of his students is Konoe Konoka, the granddaughter of the principal of Mahora Academy, best friend of Kagurazaka Asuna and dormmate to both Asuna and Negi. Eternally optimistic, Konoka acts as peacemaker between Negi and Asuna, preventing them from turning their room into a warzone. At one point, Konoka thought that she was an ordinary girl with an interest in divination and a grandfather with an active interest in securing an arranged marriage for her. She was disabused of this notion when on a school trip she learned that she has the potential of being the most powerful mage ever and that Sakurazaki Setsuna had been protecting her from the shadows for most of her life. To be honest, Konoka needs the protection, seeing as she is a finalist in the "Highest Number of Kidnappings" competition. Despite all of this, Konoka is optimistic, cheerful, has a cheeky sense of humour and shows herself to be one of the more mature and insightful girls in her class.
Unfortunately, she's not very good at using this insight on herself, as she hasn't realised her feelings for Setsuna (or "Secchan") and how they will likely render her grandfather's attempts to marry her off moot. Subtext? Who needs subtext?
Sample Post:
Dearest Secchan,
I'm sorry that I can't give you a tarot reading today in person, but I can email it to you instead! I have to be quick, so it's just a three card spread. The Magician which is about doing things, the Tower which means a sudden change or release and the Seven of Swords, which can mean a lone-wolf or leaving somewhere. I guess you'll be doing something that causes a big change in things today. I'm sending it now, so you can get it really, really soon!
Love,
Konoka
...iyaaaa~n, tags sobold, remove slash when using anonymizer service? I didn't know that was an error message! The code's a little obvious, isn't it? Hopefully my kidnappers won't notice! And there aren't any slashes in there...
Now that I've sent that to Secchan, I should find out where I am so that the next message can tell her which tower they've moved me to. I don't know why they keep insisting that I'm a princess or why I have to be moved from castle to castle, but there has to be a limited number of castles, right? So, if I find out which ones I've been in, then she can avoid them and find me sooner. I hope she's all right ... those tentacles looked like they were from an ecchi doujin!
Oh, there's a note on my bed! Hm ... un, I don't think my magic works like that! Or at least, I don't think so... I'd be happy to help the gorillas if it does, though! I won't be able to look, though. My grandfather would be horrified if he knew I was watching that sort of thing - it might ruin me for marriage. But if my regeneration spell can help them have baby gorillas, then all you had to do was ask! Uwah, baby gorillas! So cute! Uh ... so just ... do it like the gorillas do on the Discovery Channel and I'll work some magic for you!
Poll Vote!
Remember!
- Applicants, respond anonymously.
- If you're going to do the whole "ask me if I voted you out!" thing, please state who you voted out.
- No speculating about the identity of the applicants!
Now VOTE. c-c-closeddd
Character: Yuuki Juudai
Series: Yu-Gi-Oh GX (information at www.janime.info)
Age: 16-17 (At the start of season one, he's fifteen, according to http://www.janime.info/Genex/characters.html So after season two, logically, he's 16 or 17.)
Canon: Okay, everyone, hands up if you at least at some point enjoyed watching Yu-gi-oh. Yes, you guys in the back, too. ... Be honest... Right, that's better.
For everyone else, Yu-gi-oh, translating roughly to "King of Games", is a show about a card game, and the kids who play it. Yugioh GX, the sequel to Yugioh, is about a bunch of students who play the aforementioned game. They attend an island boarding school called Duel Academy, which is actually a high school, not an academy. However, this high school forgoes usual subjects like English and Math to teach things like Dueling and Alchemy.
Enter Juudai. Juudai is what we would call 'special' in the short bus sort of way. Ever since he was little, he could see spirits that inhabit the cards they play. Unfortunately, they could see him too, and so he may have taken a few too many spirits to the head, as he is generally not that bright. He's a nice, happy, fun guy, though! It's just, all he wants to do is eat, sleep, and duel. Unfortunately, on an island where students may spontaneously turn into dinosaurs, fly into space, and attack a giant laser sattelite, it's kind of hard.
By the way, you can put your hands down now.
Sample Post:
All right! I was selected for the Advanced Dueling Discourses program! This ADD thing got me sent to an American Academy! Having an ADD means I'm smart, right? Let's see...
Let me take a look at my survey again...
Do you like dueling zombies?
Do you like explosions in duels?
Do you like characters from every cartoon, comic, and television show known to man counted as a murder suspect and kept in a camp to battle abominations against several gods?
If you checked 'Yes' to any of the above, your ADD has matched you as a perfect fit to Camp Fuck U Die!
Why do I get this feeling I'd be more worried if I knew more English? Come to think of it, I'm not really sure why I checked 'Awesome!' to the third one... Or why that was even a choice. Or how it even relates to dueling... Well, too late now! But why do they call an Academy a camp?
Anyway, this American place does look weird for a Duel Academy... Shouldn't it have school buildings? Unless those weird cabin-looking things are classrooms. Well, that makes sense, but how do they expect me to sleep through class without a proper learning environment? Cabins aren't classrooms!
Uhoh... Come to think of it, I don't have any of the textbooks I'll need! How am I supposed to do schoolwork without my books- ... Oh, hey. Without my books, I can't do schoolwork! Score! The other students are gonna be so jealous when I don't have to do any work!
Speaking of which, the students are something else, too. But they get to dress as zombies during school hours... This place is gonna be really fun after all! I should practice my zombie impression... Graaaargh! Braaaaiiiii- Wait, I don't like brains. Uh... Duuuuuuueeeeeel!
Oh hey! Looks like someone wants to be my friend already- ...W- Wait a sec, what's with the hearts in your eyes? I said wait! Let go of my-
Th- That's it, I'll counter your Badtouch magic card with my trap... RUN AWAAAAAAY!
Poll Vote!
Character Name: Sonken Chuubobu
Age: approximately 18 (historical)
Series: Kotesu Sangokushi.
Canon: Kotesu Sangokushi is based loosely on the the Three Kingdoms historical period in China, but in a world much more mystical then our own, where magic and prophesy are a part of warcraft as much as swords and bows, women do not exist, and dresses robes and curly pink hair are apparently the highest in fashion. Throw in one very nervous young Prophesied Wielder of the Imperial Seal, named Rikuson Hakugen, and you have a hoedown, or at least, a series of Srs Business.
Sonken is a calm and peaceful member of the Imperial family of Go, preferring to spend his time alone and working among the flowers in the Imperial Gardens in his finery rather then among the social intrigues in the courts or practicing warfare in the countryside. He lived in a mostly solitary existence, choosing mainly to interact privately with a few intimates. However, the assassination of his brother, Sonsasku Hakufu, then ruler and wielder of the Imperial Seal, forces Sonken to rise to the throne as Emperor of Go during a time of unrest among the Three Kingdoms.
He now tries to do his level best to protect his land and his people with his wits and the considerable force of his personality, training, empathic nature and perhaps even his good looks. Hopefully, he can win the coming conflict without going crazy from dealing with the responsibility first.
Note: Characters in this series are called by their Japanese names instead of the more common Chinese ones. A list of both is here.
Sample entry:
I hope I don't scare poor Shuuyu too much by sneaking out of the palace again. I just had to get away to talk to brother for a little while. I simply don't know what to do next. Brother would know. And after all, it is the duty of the younger brother to show his respect to the elders' wisdom through care, is it not? I'm sure his spirit will be happy to know that his grave is well-tended while he's with our ancestors, even if his homeland is not as blessed.
But it appears that I have lost my way. Perhaps I should not have attempted to leave the palace alone at night, although this way I get to examine some of these new night-blooming plants that seem to have sprouted here in peace. If I had taken Ryoutou with me, I'm sure he'd tell me to stop staring at the flowers so hard, or they would wilt faster. But, I'm sure they're more likely to flower under someone's regard. A little bit of attention can go a long way with people and plants, I've found.
...well! I don't think I've ever seen such plant react that way before before! To suddenly excrete a sap so forcefully while someone is tending to it...hm. Perhaps it is the change in the weather? It is very muggy right now, and the soil looks damper and looser. And this sap is very sticky. Maybe I can go wipe my hands on those leaves there, although I'm not sure how this is going to wash out of this robe, let alone this fur. The servants are going to complain about this more then the grass stains, but I'm sure the plant didn't really mean it--what's that, sir...plant?
Ah, I'm afraid I don't exactly qualify as, ah, maidenly. I think you have to be a maid first, if you catch my drift. But, don't you give up! I'm sure the right girl is out there for you somewhere, plant!
Oh dear. I didn't mean to break his heart. In a way, I suppose it's even kind of flattering!...even if it is a plant.
Poll Vote!
Character: Satoshi "Sasshi" Imamiya
Series: Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi
Character Age: 12
Canon: Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi is your blissful, otaku parodied, sweet coming of age tale. Our story starts off as two kids named Arumi and Sasshi happen to be living their childhood lives to the fullest until the mystical balance of the Shopping Arcade becomes disturbed. This results in the two kids finding themselves traveling through alternate dimensions of the Shopping Arcade where everything doesn’t make a whole lot of sense.
Our young Osakan Prepubescent lives by the ideals of collecting small objects and the fandom of Sci-Fi, Guns, Little Animals and anything else known to Geekdom. Though this and his personality as a perverted lazy, good-for-nothing sets him apart from other folks--- It’s really easy to set him in line with a giant paper fan.
Note: His “Osakan Accent” shall be spoken through a “Southern Accent.”
Sample Post:
Boy, oh boy! I’ve seen my fair share of smutty titles like “Victory on Mount Venus” n’ maybe even “Cannibal Love Action - Live”, but man, somethin’ like “Camp Fuck You Die” is straight to the point.
And heck, they were straight on when the welcomin’ committee became mighty generous to lend a good ol’ PGS-10 Newly Manufactured Short Barrel. I mean, trustin’ a kid in grade school with such a sweet piece of artillery! But I could probably cause more damage with the PGS-12 version. Or heck, even the Space Destroy Energy Gun I had a while back. Three shots and yer outta here!
But as much as I’d love to stare down the barrel of this baby all day, I gotta get to know what’s goin’ on down here. I’ll start off with the important question for the guys: Haha…“Have y’all seen any babes by the lake today?” Haha… Whoa, whoa! Hey buddy, I was just kiddin’! Put that sharp object down now--- Sheesh. Anyway, I’ll be yer new camper: Satoshi Imamiya. But y’all can call me Sasshi! Now, an introduction to my life and what I do is important, like for example--- My talents are sleepin’ wit’ my eyes closed, pronouncin’ one-fourth of the Japanese alphabet through burpin’, identifyin’ A to Z of the entire mushroom kingdom and I’m currently under the harsh n’ difficult trainin’ to masterin’ the talent of bendin’ spoons… with my teeth! Pretty cool, right?
Huh? Hey buddy, just what the heck do ya mean; I’m “simple n’ uneducated”? Hey, I can be smart too! I know I’m still in Grade School, but… Just keep yer pants on n’ listen ‘bout my hobbies! Like, if we’re havin’ any movies viewings: I gots me a boatload of Kung-Fu n’ Sci-Fi flicks we could eyeball all night! Heck, I was always fond of the full-on, balls-to-the-wall, guy-oriented Giant Robots flicks are good for the inner man inside ya. I mean, c’mon, you got yer gun innuendo, drama, romance, incest, the so damn hard to find girl-on-girl action n’ rampagin’ dinos (with zombie ridin’ soldiers) smack-dab in the same film!
Man, oh man. I can definitely feel the excitement now! It’s so soooooft… Haha… And fiiiiilly… And… Hey, I think it’s movin’ a bit...
WHOA! Whoa, whoa, whoa! Hold everythin’!
… Excuse me fellas, but did ya see somethin’ crawl up my pant leg? Hey, y’all are laughin’! You mean… It’s in my pants?! Whoa, watch it now! Just don’t mess up anythin’ down there, will ya? Ugh… Well. Looks like I’ll haveta pull the pants down on this situation. Ladies, I’d suggest ya shield yer peepers, unless ya wanna see an Osakan kid lose everythin’ but his pride! Zip, toss and… Bingo! Ha! I gotta ya now, ya lil’ pants crawler! Yer reign of terror ends here! Now don’t give me ‘em cute lil’ eyes n’…
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D’awww… Hey there, lil’ guy! That’s a lot of nuts ya got in yer sac. Now ma wouldn’t want me takin’ any animals home. ‘Specially if they’ve already touched me here once. But I’ll see you ‘round the mornin’ wood, kay lil’ guy? C’mon, scurry on now, ya hear? Man, he’s so cute… I’m namin’ him Spot. Oh yeah. Ahum, now that I can look decent again, lemme just say that the first thang I learned is that there’s nothin’ can be better than seein’ a woodland critter with a sparkle in his eye and a sac full of food…
Boy, I’m startin’ ta get hungry. Wonder if he’s willin’ ta pass the nuts?
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Name: Aang
Series: Avatar: The Last Airbender
Character Age: 12 (plus 100)
Canon: Avatar: The Last Airbender is Serious Business. The ambitious, imperialist Fire Nation is set on conquering the world, and with its powerful, technologically advanced military, it's close to success: only the Avatar, master of bending the four elements, can stop it. But for all that...it's also a story about a bunch of rather dorky, determined kids saving the world through love and peace bending, the art of manipulating the elements via awesome martial arts moves.
Aang, the Avatar and the last living Airbender, is twelve and has been stuck in an iceberg for a century when we first meet him; he's inexperienced and needs the guidance of his bending teachers Katara and Toph, the support of warrior Sokka, and the companionship of his flying bison Appa and lemur Momo, to see him through. Aang takes his obligation as the bridge between the mortal and spirit worlds very seriously, and he matures as the series goes on. Upbeat, peaceable, laid-back, brave, and forgiving, what Aang values most are his friends-or rather, his family. He also has his share of bad habits; initially a show-off, and reckless, his sense of fun often overcomes him and he can be goofy when he should be serious: his love of flying his glider and riding large, dangerous animals doesn't help. (Note: Aang is taken in canon from just after the episode Lake Laogai, from Book Two: Earth)
Sample Post:
I have to admit I'm kinda confused. I know I didn't fly here with Appa, and I know I haven't been drinking cactus juice. So why am I in this swamp and where's all that banjo music coming from? I really just want to find my friends and get out of here.
The local villagers don't seem to be in very good shape, though. I mean, they were nice enough, and when I asked them if they could lend me a hand, they gave me six or seven...but when I tried to explain, they said something about me having a "real purdy scalp" and that having a tattoo that points out the "juicy bits" was really considerate. Then they started talking about "special blue flavored brains", and I thought maybe it was time to go. I really, really hope they don't like bison.
Still, I bet I can't find my friends because I need to help those guys first. Avatar's duty, right? If the villagers have some kind of sickness that, uh, lets you pull your limbs off with no trouble, maybe it's because the water around here is unbelievably funky. It'd need pretty serious cleaning...hey, that's it! I'll just start Waterbending towards that lake and, if I do it right, I can filter it! Swamp water, and Earthbend some silt to purify it, easy does it...
Whoa.
Oh, wow! That is so cool! I didn't know there were giant pentapus living in this lake! Or is that an octothulu? Wow, look at that wave, you must be huge! Can I ride you, big guy? Can I, can I, please?
Hold on, I'd better read this sign first..."Swim At Own Risk Of Hentacle"? Sounds pretty…specific.
Wow, there's even illustrations.
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Character: Sakurazaki Setsuna
Series: Mahou Sensei Negima!
Age: 14
Canon: Mahou Sensei Negima! is, essentially, a shounen fighting manga disguised as a harem comedy. When ten-year-old genius mage Negi Springfield is assigned to teach a class full of teenage girls, you know there's going to be chaos (and fanservice -- this is an Akamatsu Ken work, after all). And that's not even taking into account the fact that half the students aren't normal kids either. Sakurazaki Setsuna is one example; who would suspect that this slender young lady is actually a highly talented swordswoman, with some magical training as well? (Not to mention a unique heritage and some emo in her past -- but such is beyond the scope of this app.)
Trained in the Shinmeiryuu style from a young age, Setsuna has developed into a formidable fighter, all for the sake of her childhood friend, Konoe Konoka. Though she was once aloof and distant, protecting Konoka from the shadows, Setsuna has gradually grown more open and friendly, thanks to her newfound friends' influence. She claims that this protection is simply her duty, but that duty comes from within; it's clear to anyone that Setsuna cares very much for Konoka. Indeed, some suspect that her devotion is born from a love far deeper than friendly affection.
And when I say "some", what I mean is "almost everyone else in class 3-A".
Quick note: one of the spells Setsuna knows allows her to create paper dolls that can take the appearance of people. Like so!
Sample Post:
Tch! I have to concede, your swordsmanship is impressive. The display of Bonetti's Defense was particularly adept. I've never before seen a tentacle wield a blade with such skill. But the battle ends here! My duty is to protect Konoka-ojousama, and I will allow no one to stand in my way! Hyah!
It is done. You were an honorable opponent, but I... Ah. I-I see you had... comrades. Several dozen of them. Understand that ordinarily I would accept your challenge, but finding my charge takes priority over all other matters so if you will excuse me --!
Thank goodness I had that paper doll handy. It should distract them long enough for me to escape. What on earth has happened here? I've faced demon hordes that were less hostile! And more hygienic. Damn... Caught off-guard by that attack, and I lost sight of Konoka-ojousama during the battle... Shameful. If anything happened to her, I could never forgive myself --
And if you toucans don't stop mocking me, I'll never forgive you! Just because a girl may have devoted her heart and her soul to protecting her childhood friend doesn't mean there has to be anything romantic about it! And admittedly that sounded a lot more convincing in my head b-b-but that isn't important right now! I need to...
I need to calm down and relax. Panicking and berating the wildlife will get me nowhere. The first priority is to scout out my surroundings, and try to find a settlement of some sort. Preferably one not populated by the undead. I'll need higher ground... Aha! That tree up ahead... From the top, I'll be able to see almost all the way across the camp. Perfect!
...
Yes, perfect. Provided I ignore the underwear hanging from the branches. Somehow... I'm suddenly reminded of home.
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Character: Konoe Konoka
Age: 14
Series: Negima!: Magister Negi Magi
Canon: There's a storm of hormones a'brewing in class 3A of Mahora Academy, focused on their pre-pubescent teacher Negi Springfield. Then again, one wouldn't consider class 3A to be particularly normal given the timetravellers, vampires, mages, princesses, nuns and cheerleaders that make up the class roster. It's a good thing that Negi's a mage as well as a child genius, otherwise he'd never be able to keep up with it all!
One of his students is Konoe Konoka, the granddaughter of the principal of Mahora Academy, best friend of Kagurazaka Asuna and dormmate to both Asuna and Negi. Eternally optimistic, Konoka acts as peacemaker between Negi and Asuna, preventing them from turning their room into a warzone. At one point, Konoka thought that she was an ordinary girl with an interest in divination and a grandfather with an active interest in securing an arranged marriage for her. She was disabused of this notion when on a school trip she learned that she has the potential of being the most powerful mage ever and that Sakurazaki Setsuna had been protecting her from the shadows for most of her life. To be honest, Konoka needs the protection, seeing as she is a finalist in the "Highest Number of Kidnappings" competition. Despite all of this, Konoka is optimistic, cheerful, has a cheeky sense of humour and shows herself to be one of the more mature and insightful girls in her class.
Unfortunately, she's not very good at using this insight on herself, as she hasn't realised her feelings for Setsuna (or "Secchan") and how they will likely render her grandfather's attempts to marry her off moot. Subtext? Who needs subtext?
Sample Post:
Dearest Secchan,
I'm sorry that I can't give you a tarot reading today in person, but I can email it to you instead! I have to be quick, so it's just a three card spread. The Magician which is about doing things, the Tower which means a sudden change or release and the Seven of Swords, which can mean a lone-wolf or leaving somewhere. I guess you'll be doing something that causes a big change in things today. I'm sending it now, so you can get it really, really soon!
Love,
Konoka
...iyaaaa~n, tags sobold, remove slash when using anonymizer service? I didn't know that was an error message! The code's a little obvious, isn't it? Hopefully my kidnappers won't notice! And there aren't any slashes in there...
Now that I've sent that to Secchan, I should find out where I am so that the next message can tell her which tower they've moved me to. I don't know why they keep insisting that I'm a princess or why I have to be moved from castle to castle, but there has to be a limited number of castles, right? So, if I find out which ones I've been in, then she can avoid them and find me sooner. I hope she's all right ... those tentacles looked like they were from an ecchi doujin!
Oh, there's a note on my bed! Hm ... un, I don't think my magic works like that! Or at least, I don't think so... I'd be happy to help the gorillas if it does, though! I won't be able to look, though. My grandfather would be horrified if he knew I was watching that sort of thing - it might ruin me for marriage. But if my regeneration spell can help them have baby gorillas, then all you had to do was ask! Uwah, baby gorillas! So cute! Uh ... so just ... do it like the gorillas do on the Discovery Channel and I'll work some magic for you!
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