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sabishi-tomo · 1 year

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AnS Personality Quiz

Ever wondered what AnS character you match most closely? You can find out with this quiz (made by yours truly)! There are 10 possible characters you can get.

Take the quiz here!

Possible characters: Shirayuki, Zen, Obi, Kiki, Mitsuhide, Izana, Ryuu, Garak, Raji and Hisame.

Reblog with which character you get on the quiz, if you'd like~

This quiz was made to celebrate the AnS Discord's 6th Anniversary. Check my pinned post for a link to the Discord if you want to join, or DM me!

#akagami no shirayukihime #snow white with the red hair #personality quiz #shirayuki #zen wisteria #kiki seiran #obi #mitsuhide lowen #izana wisteria #garak gazelt #raji shenazard #hisame lugis #ryuu akagami no shirayukihime

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meefy · 1 year

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Thoughts on Ryuu + Autistic-Coded Characters, Part II: the Lilias Arc

Now that I've caught up to the Akagami no Shirayukihime manga(!!), I want to talk now about Ryuu's growth in the Lilias arc - specifically, why it was such meaningful representation for me to see an autistic-coded character surrounded by others supporting him and his values instead of wanting to change him. I will be looking at this through the same lens as my initial anime only analysis of Ryuu's character, so it may benefit you to read that first! Spoilers here up to and including Chapter 106.

The two years Ryuu spends in Lilias are inarguably fundamental for him - not just professionally, but socially and emotionally, too. But as an autistic adult, there are some special reasons why Ryuu's growth was so touching and important for me to see represented in media.

We go from Ryuu being overwhelmed in a room full of adult pharmacists (all of whom see him as some sort of "Rain Man" rather than the individual child he is)[Ch 34] - not to mention having barely any experience with patients because people are too wary of him and his interest in poisons - to Ryuu being embraced by the community of Lyrias because of the very traits he was shunned for. This is not something that happened easily or over night - but his vast knowledge and hyperfixation on poison and plants actually ends up serving him well as a starting point!

His knowledge of poisons is readily necessary when the team of pharmacists is trying to uncover the cause of sickness in Lilias, and later when they are developing a nonpoisonous version of the poisonous plant. Through his contributions, Ryuu gains the respect of the other pharmacists who treat him as an equal and respected member of the team.

But that's not all. He finds someone his own age, Kirito, to introduce Ryuu to all sorts of activities he ends up enjoying - snowball fights, eating at restaurants, spending time in the public baths. I see so often autistic youth who are treated as "little professors" who get along well with adults, but who are shunned for being "too weird" or "too nerdy" for their same age peers. Kirito doesn't do that. Kirito might be initially confused about Ryuu's mannerisms, but he isn't cruel about them. They're part of Ryuu himself, and that's all there is to it. And in turn, Ryuu gets to have a friend his age for what is probably the first time in his life. It warmed my heart to see how doting Kirito was on his friend; even if they didn't completely understand each other, they understood each other enough.

The most touching part of the Lilias arc for me was, of course, Ryuu's eventual confession in Chapter 105 to Shirayuki about her part in his professional and social growth. Shirayuki was always the first to defend Ryuu in the palace and when they first arrived to Lilias. She treated him with empathy and kindness, and took his role as her supervisor seriously regardless of his age. She looked up to him. But perhaps most importantly, she encouraged him to reach out of his comfort zone - not by telling him to, but by showing her example. Shirayuki is always quick to help others, in her line of work particularly, and seeing her do so was undoubtedly a huge help for Ryuu. In his own words, she helped him bridge the gap between his scientific knowledge and interest, and the patients who benefited from that knowledge - until he was comfortable enough to bridge that gap himself.

For myself as an autistic adult, I don't learn how to interact with others naturally or by someone telling me how to do so; I learn by watching others (including in movies, shows, or by other people) and gauging their reaction. If I say X, this generates Y response. This is especially useful for me when I see people I trust interacting in a certain way, or when I know there won't be negative consequences if I make a social mistake. I have no doubt that Shirayuki’s bedside manner and eagerness to help others - and the good that it brings her - had a profound impact on Ryuu during their two years in Lilias. And, of course, Ryuu knowing he had a supportive group of friends including Shirayuki (someone who cared for him unconditionally and from his "old" life in the palace where he was used to) likely served as a sort of "safety net" - Ryuu knew he could try and venture out of his comfort zone (for instance, interacting with patients more than back in the palace) without fear of being shunned if he didn’t succeed.

Lata's advice in Chapter 104 of finding someone Ryuu admires and emulating them aren't just empty words to Ryuu - Shirayuki is who he wants to emulate! But Lata also makes the point that Ryuu shouldn't copy anyone; he shouldn't hide or mask the traits that make him Ryuu. This is such an important and emotional point for me to see represented; that Ryuu can admire someone without needing to be exactly like them. He can be himself even as he grows and learns!

By Ryuu's own admission [Ch 106], he isolated himself back at the palace, and realized it wasn't positive for his growth as a person. I cannot speak for every autistic person, but I know myself and many others do not want to be isolated; we want to form real connections with people who don't want to change or take advantage of us. Ryuu was fortunate to find that in the palace with Shirayuki and her friends, and later with the team in Lilias - with Shirayuki’s presence being especially significant for him. I do not want to give all credit to Shirayuki here for Ryuu's growth (because that is mightily unfair to Ryuu who had to do the work himself), and that isn't the point of this post. What I do want to highlight is the positive representation here of 1) autistic coded characters and 2) a warm and empathetic support system. Nobody mocks or tries to change Ryuu's behaviour, as we so often see in media "representing" autistic people. Nobody goes out of their way to question how Ryuu speaks or acts. Rather, Ryuu's friends and colleagues embrace it and embrace him, with all his quirks and abilities - as they should.

It is that universal acceptance that lets Ryuu bloom into the person he is in present canon from a timid and isolated child into a confident and supported person. And the fact he has become so self-aware, enough to recognize this, is a testament to his growth, and of the importance of having a support system that unconditionally loves and accepts you. Obviously, this should be the norm (in media and reality) and not the exception - but until it is, I will keep praising it from the rooftops.

I can't wait to see how Ryuu continues to grow and learn, with Shirayuki and their friends at his side!

#akagami no shirayukihime #ryuu akagami no shirayukihime #ans #swwtrh #ryuu ans #snow white with the red hair #meefymeta

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shirayukisredhair · 10 months

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some transparent lovelies from the art exhibition site 🍎

#akagami no shirayukihime #snow white with the red hair #snow white with the red hair manga #zen wistaria #shirayuki #obi #mitsuhide rouen #kiki seiran #hisame lugis #izana wistaria #ryuu #eisetsu rugilia #tariga bergatt #tsuruba bergatt #apologies if these have been posted???#only just visitied the exhibition site for the first time whoops #would love to see yuzuri and suzu like this

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gabriella0807 · 11 months

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·•· Ryuu & Shirayuki & Obi ·•·

Chapter 27 -> 127

#akagami no shirayukihime #snow white with the red hair #obi #shirayuki #ryuu #akizuki sorata #obi ans #shirayuki ans #ryuu ans #ans manga #ans

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yobinty · 3 months

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11/02/23 Friends from Akagami no Shirayuki-hime

#akagami no shirayukihime #akagaminoshirayukihimeobi #shirayuki #obi #ryuu #akagami no shirayuki-hime #akagami no shirayuki ryuu #akagaminoshirayukihimeryuu #akagami no shirayukihime fanart #akagami no shirayukihime art #ans #ans shirayuki #ans obi #ans ryuu #ans fanart

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yaraneechan · 10 months

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1) so I already mentioned the hisakiki eyes theme in the bonus chapters and how they can't look away from each other.....

and how that parallels...

2 Shirayuki not closing her eyes when she and Zen kissed.

but here's more

3) Hisame's plan to convince Eisetsu that Obi and Shirayuki are lovers: by staring into each others eyes for 10 seconds

4) the demonstration of the 10 second plan between Mitsuhide and Shirayuki (Kiki's explanation)

5) kiki moving hair away from Hisame's eyes-

- connects to:

6) Ryuu cutting his hair short and Shirayuki mentioning she can see his eyes better

7) Kiki always leaving one earring at home because it puts her at ease and-

8) -Hisame's eyes has the same shape as Kiki's earrings, The symbol of home for Kiki is literally in his eyes

9! 10 ! I didn't have more to add but kept the count going shh

#akagami no shirayukihime #ans #ansh #snow white with the red hair #hisame lugis #kiki seiran #hisakiki #zen wisteria #shirayuki #obi #mitsuhide rouen #ryuu #meta #mine #long post

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akatsukiyonaakagamishirayuki · 1 month

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OBI I LOVE YOU IN A KITSUNE MASK

#akagami no shirayukihime #赤髪の白雪姫 #shirayuki #zen #obi #ryuu #izana #kiki #hisame #mitsuhide #shirayuki x zen #zen x shirayuki #manga #anime #shoujo manga

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onedivinemisfit · 4 months

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Second part of the Do-Si-Do event, my contribution to @kpslp’s pitch “Obiyuki but make it Fern Gully”

Includes a fic cover, and some character wardrobe design of the main four, Obi, Shirayuki, Kihal and Ryuu~ I had loads of fun, and challenges, to make these. Really got to lean on some of the processes I learned in art school for once xD

#akagami no shirayukihime #ans #snow white with the red hair #obiyuki #shirayuki #obi #ryuu #kihal tohgrul #myart #obiyukidosido23 #character design #fic cover #fern gully au #fairy obi #fairy kihal #tried to emulate those 80s-90s movie covers #with the painterly vibe and fade-out background

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ansmangacaps · 9 months

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LaLa January 2013 Issue Calendar

#Akagami no Shirayukihime #Akagami no Shirayuki-hime #AnS #Snow White with the Red Hair #SWwtRH #LaLa #LaLa magazine #calendar #merch #Shirayuki #Izana Wistalia #Zen Wistalia #Mitsuhide Rouen #Obi #Kiki Seiran #Ryuu #zenyuki #ot5 #obizenyuki

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bubblesthemonsterartist · 10 months

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THE DAY

IT HAS COME

LIL' RYUU

HE IS

T A L L E R

THAN SHIRAYUKI

just by a hair but like

don't touch me

i am having

The Emotions 😭💖

#akagami no shirayukihime #snow white with the red hair #ryuu #shirayuki #happy family #i am awaiting the day that he looks obi in the eye #or even DOWN AT THEM #like pls be a big gentle nerd giant nothing would make me happier #my volume came the day i left for vacation i haven't had a second to BREATHE until now #but ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

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autisticcharactershowdown · 1 year

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BRACKET 2, PART 2, ROUND 16

#actually autistic #autism acceptance month #polls #ryuu #twyla boogieman #akagami no shirayukihime #monster high

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sabishi-tomo · 2 years

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Akagami Chapter 128 translation is out!

Read here!

Next chapter is out on August 24th! We seem to be back to monthly updates now 🥳.

Translation Group: Clarines Press Translation: @kitkat1128 Raws: @alexmeli50 Typesetting: @yumi-cha Proofreading: yours, truly

#akagami no shirayukihime #snow white with the red hair #shirayuki #ryuu akagami no shirayukihime

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meefy · 2 years

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Thoughts on Ryuu + Autistic-coded Characters

Please no manga spoilers beyond Ch5. I finished the anime recently, and am already obsessed so please be kind and patient as I catch up! UPDATE: a manga-centric part 2!

This is going to be long, but I have too many thoughts to gush about here. It's SO RARE these days you see an autistic-coded character where 1) their autism is portrayed as an advantage that lets them fit in with others and benefit the community AND 2) where it's not a main part of the plot/gag. Ryuu for me fulfills passes these tests and thensome!

To begin, Ryuu's special interest in poison and herbs gets him a job doing something he loves and where others (his colleagues and the Prince himself) respect and trust him. Indeed, we see him essentially telling Zen "People don't talk to me like a kid" and when Zen gives him advice, finishing with, "I wouldn't say that if you weren't a kid" we see how much Zen actually does respect Ryuu. In my experience anyways, if you have an advanced vocabulary and prefer the company of adults, you are automatically considered an adult, despite the fact that emotionally you are still a child. Zen’s words here so perfectly acknowledge the huge divide between how people think they should treat autistic kids who are "old souls/little professors" and how they actually may want to be treated; many of them still have interests and feelings that are common for their age. Zen and his friends treat Ryuu like a kid, but also with the respect that would come to anyone with the position he holds, and I am HERE for it.

Then, we see all the subtle autistic traits that his character has that don't scream TOKEN AUTISTIC CHARACTER, but still stay true to many of our experiences. For instance, in the manga, Sorata Akiduki says Ryuu likes big pieces of paper, and we see him copying existing information down in a way that makes sense for him. He likes things all laid out to see; he's clearly a visual learner, and a visual person. Ryuu blatantly says that he doesn't understand people very well, and he is stunned when Zen says it's okay to ask if you don't understand someone's feelings or intentions (which, as an aside, made me love Zen even more) - Ryuu, like many people autistic or otherwise, believes we should innately understand how to read people. It's therefore a relief when someone says it's okay to ask!

One scene that struck me fondly was seeing Ryuu sleeping under his desk, despite the fact he undoubtedly has just as nice quarters as Shirayuki has (if not nicer). I LOVE laying on the floor (Texture™ and Pressure™) and I was so excited to see a character do it too! Another scene I relate to is when Obi helps Ryuu climb the tree, and Ryuu tells him that he has never climbed a tree before. From this I took a leap and assumed he isn't especially coordinated/balanced/athletic (like many of us autistic people; I am 25 and have never climbed a tree either). Lastly, in the Japanese original and English dub, he speaks in a consistently flat and monotone voice, without making him an unempathetic, emotionless robot. But most importantly of all is that NOBODY CRITICIZES OR MOCKS ANY OF THESE TRAITS. They're accepted and seen as "Oh, that's just how Ryuu is, and we love him with it instead of in spite of it."

The last scene I want to talk about is the one with the guard who refuses Ryuu's help because he's "obsessed with poisons and just wants guinea pigs". This scene broke my heart because I related to it so much - if you are an autistic person with a special interest that neurotypicals deem "scary", you are immediately feared and shunned, even if you use it for your own benevolent enjoyment at worst and to help others at best. I was really fascinated by human mutations and terminal illnesses growing up, and obviously everyone around me thought I was weird and creepy. Me, I just thought it was interesting and wanted to become a surgeon at the time and help others, but nobody understood or believed that. So when Shirayuki stands up for Ryuu (because she understands the benefits of understanding poison) I was SO happy. Characters defending autistic characters vs. mocking them (looking at you Big Bang Theory)?? LOVE IT. And what breaks my heart the most is Ryuu doesn't think she should be upset. He's used to people fearing him by now, and thinks she's mad at him instead. He's confused when she leaves, until the end where she tells him she's not mad and they get to work positively together. Seeing neurodiversity portrayed in a positive and empowering manner, where misunderstandings happen and characters aren't ridiculed for them but speak honestly and openly to clear them up, is so refreshing. Media where the autistic character has friends and is given a place to thrive and use their neurodiversity to help others and gain a sense of fullfillment is so validating! It's rare to see, and watching Ryuu's character done so well means so much to me. I'm excited to see more of him in the manga!!

#akagami no shirayukihime #snow white with the red hair #actually autistic #actually neurodivergent #ryuu akagami no shirayukihime #swwtrh #autistic coded character #ryuu #meefymeta

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hewn-of-hecate · 1 year

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Got a mini room making kit (holy crap it's so freaking hard to assemble stuff I'm dying).

So far the room is p sparse (supposed to be a super cluttered study) but I think imma pop to the craft store and see if I can add any apothecary vibes.

Either way I think this little family suits it rather well 😁