Fire Punch - Blog Posts
still processing the fact fire punch really said “being trans is like being constantly on fire” like so true
Togata is the most accurate depiction of trans people in manga, hes the first manga character to ever have gender envy
Just like me fr..
this is the best representation i’ve seen of trans men in manga
like i’ve never seen my feelings about being transmasc being represented in any media really it’s amazing how a cis male author can portray trans men so well
back to rereading fire punch. i find it interesting that of all people, neneto seems to have the most down to earth view of agni--partially bc she's put in the same situations he is, and as togata's camera man sees his every moment of weakness and mindbreak. she doesn't necessarily LIKE him and i think that also comes down to how she's been treated by men (though again that's a thing i wish fujimoto had explored a lot more) but she has a far more realistic and pitying view than others ever do, including sun and even togata, who purposefully frames agni as the Hero. i guess it fits with the fact that by the end she's the one who has to care for a newly reincarnated agni.
When in Doubt, ALWAYS turn to FirePunch for inspiration
Expression Study, Fuyumi burning at Sekoto Peak
This was Touya's POV lol, It's why he stopped using his training and stopped using his quirk. A mixture of guilt and also lowkey trauma from watching your sister burn to death. This pose was inspired by Luna (Fire Punch)
It's kinda bad ngl but It was a doodle so I can't say anything
Also was that a mcfucking fire punch reference
Big spoilers for an optional and fairly hidden area in SOTE ahead !
Holy fucking shit midra is so fucking cool
The abyssal woods have the creepiest ambience out of any game since bloodborne's cathedral ward imo, loved every bit of it. My only complaint is they are a bit too big and kinda feel empty as a result. Other than that, the winter lanterns, the in-game messages and the music are a 10/10 for me.
Midra's manse is wonderfully creepy, with its labyrinthine halls that loop back into each other and hidden passageways behind paintings. The enemy selection was very fitting, going from spectral inhabitants and guardians to a veritable legion of inquisitors, probably the ones responsible for midra's current state if you ask me.
And oh my goodness that boss. That was honestly my favorite boss of the entire game. No bullshit, no endless combos, no ludicrous delays, just an overall great boss. It's up there with lady maria as one of my fav fromsoft bosses tbh. The fight feels so smooth, elegant, its just a banger all around. The ost is also just peak. I also love that little introductory part where you just beat an old wounded man for a minute before the fight starts, its that little fromsoftware goofyness in the middle of this daunting dreary place, i love it.
Overall, one of the best dlc areas so far for me, the build up, the dungeon and the boss were all brilliant.
My biggest criticism is the remembrance. The greatsword of damnation should have been a madness weapon tbh, it would have felt much more fitting. Its also a bit sad that we don't get midra's drip, it would have been great if they did sth like the dragon hearts or lamenter's visage where you use an item to get the frenzy head and boost madness incantations/skills. That incantation is pretty cool though.
movies are pretty cool i guess
CHAINSAW MAN AND FIRE PUNCH SPOILERS
I love Fujimoto, but let me tell you, fire punch traumatized me. I know everyone has their preference and whatever, but the sister complex ALWAYS caught me off guard.
I was terrified reading Chainsaw man because in the back of my head I had the thought: “Agni and Luna”. So I couldn’t enjoy the sibling vaibes that Denji and Power had going on until chapter 71.
