"Feeling a bit scared? Afraid? That's just death lurking around."
I'll give you a batch of internet cookies if you know where that's from.
My favorite genres are psychological thrillers, crime, detectives/police, mecha (really depends), and slice of life. Though I watch a bit of everything, except yaoi. I sometimes write reviews (please critique if you can!).
Windows Vista, 3 GB RAM, Core 2 Duo 2.5 Ghz, AMD Radeon HD 6670
Anime I've watched on TV but did not complete:
Jigoku Shoujo (2 seasons)
Solty Rei
Gensoumaden Saiyuki
Saiyuki Reload/Gunlock
Tegami Bachi
GITS: SAC
Slam Dunk
My reactions of the week for:
Iron Blooded Orphans - Everyone's kazoku now daww.
What I'll write a review on when I finish it:
Thought of the week: After doing extensive re-reading of Citrus, I still have difficulty comprehending Mei's personality. There were multiple instances where she asked "Will you need me?". What would that imply. Does she desire the feeling of being needed? Does she desire to be used? Or is she playing an elaborate game of hard-to-get? In these situations, it's best to say - since an English expression wouldn't fit the bill - "IMI WAKKANAI".
Featured quote/review:
Aramaki in this version is hard to watch. The cool, steely-eyed monkey-face is reduced to a begging old man chasing after a young body for her "talent". If I didn't know him to be the badass old guy from SaC, I would feel contempt for the character. - SentiOkinawa's review on GITS:Arise
Previous featured quotes/reviews:
It hearkens back to The Slayers and other silly fantasy anime of the nineties while having a unique humor, weak though cute and fun characters, and a plot that isn’t deep by any means, but allows for all the goodness to ooze out like cheese in a quesadilla. -ratchet573's review on Hitsugi no Chaika OVA
My other favorite thing is that there are dragons in this show. But they're not dragons, they're DRAGONs, and they're called that because they're DRAGONs and not because they're dragons. -Nyron's review on Cross Ange
Also I should mention the theme song, because, wow, it's like nine awful metal songs playing at once. God damn. This is my favorite bad anime. What a show. Pupa 4ever. -simonephone's review on Pupa
What the fuck is wrong with Shimotsuki? -Tsuzanagi's review on Psycho Pass 2
"This is the only thing he is bad at in the world of magic. He is a master magician who can cancel out other magicians magic. He's baffling intelligent to the point that he can calculate mind-bogglingly complex magical problems in milliseconds. In his spare time he's the world's greatest engineer, fronting as the mysterious Silver creating the best magical equipment in the world. He solves magical problems that the rest of the world have been struggling with for years. He creates the power of flight on a whim. He can see through walls. He can take down an entire platoon of terrorists by himself. He can detonate the power equivalent of an atomic bomb over anywhere in the world. He can heal all wounds instantly. He can raise the dead. But he is not very good at pushing a square inch block across a floor so clearly he's a flawed character." -5camp's review on Mahouka
"At least the games are not anything like the games in Prince of Tennis where their abilities equate to killing the dinosaurs. So don’t expect any silly shit like that." -ParaParaJMo's review on Slam Dunk
What have you been marathoning? And don't worry you're not really missing anything this season, I assure you.
I'm a NicoMaki trash XD I really can't help but shipping these two! My second OTP (how so it's not an OTP?? lol) is NozoEri. But RinPana... They're cute together but it's not one of my ultimate ships. :(
I want to see thaaaaat!
Accepted you~ Sorry it took some time, since I didn't know your username. And with the maintenances and such...
OH MY GOD YOUR RANK IS SO HIGH OMG
Indeed, and the blurays come with English subs - I kinda want to buy them but I'm not too sure because I am the kind of person who doesn't like to spend money on stuff lol
Does she have a facebook page or something? I want to see that!
AND I WANT TO SEE YOU AS RIN omg. OMG.
I'll cosplay Maki one day, and a friend as Nico since we're both NicoMaki trash xD
Has it? I still see her everywhere on my newsfeed. Well it's kinda like Byakuren and her bike lol
Manly Marisa XDDD I'm pretty sure it's because she says yare yare daze like Jotaro lol
WUUUUUT
Oh my god I don't know what to think about it?
Especially since no one is talking about it...
That webiste seems cool Oo I may create an account just to stalk people lol. I can finally see your Battler cosplay from the FRONT!
Welcome back, my friend. I'm not watching many things this season to be honest, but the SoLs I've been watching (Non Non Biyori Repeat and GakkouGurashi) are goooood (y)
To be honest, I think people who are into Love Live are there either because of the game or.. because of the pairings lol. I got into Love Live cause my friend basically told me "YOU'LL SEE YOU CAN SHIP EVERYONE" and yeah, I ship them hard. OTL
(430550126 - Chokko :3)
My friend who lives in the Phillipines told me about that too! I'm so jealous. I don't know if the movie will be released in France and if it does, it'll be in Paris so no Love Live for me :(
Damn, that sucks for your Ren cosplay. :/ Hope you'll be able do it as you want later D:
On the other hand... Your and your friend's cosplays are amazing! It's the first time I see your face omg. and your friend's so small omg :o
Yeah I've heard about it too! I'm excited about it. I'm always excited about RWBY anyway.
Clownpiece is internet's new favorite character, or so it seems XD I still haven't played it tho..
OMFG I lol'd hard at this XDDDD
WOW WHAT WAIT HOW???
Ufotable??? ERIKA??? What is going on.
Did you draw it? :'o
I'm the biggest Love Live fag you can find around, like, really, I've almost bought only Love Live merch at the convention I've been to. But I can't help but notice that EVERYONE is into Love Live, like, right now, even if the anime have been out for quite some time now. Maybe I'm noticing it because I've been into it for not too long?? But really, for example, in the anime community I'm into on Facebook, once I started talking about Love Live, every got into it, at first I thought it was because of me but it seems everyone secretely loved it and was just waiting for someone to say it aloud lol.
OH MY, THAT! I've seen it live, and you should have seen me and my friend's face, and every one's, really, it was so beautiful and awesomely done and WOW, how did they not win this one.
I've heard about Pile coming to a convention from a Filipino friend, indeed! I didn't know about ladybeard though. Like, about Ladybeard's existence lol. I've seen pictures, but didn't know the name xD
You made me hungry again omg. Damn you ;w;!
Omg, that's awesome. I hope you'll send me pictures of that. I was so sad when I learned about Monty.... :( I don't even know if RWBY will have another season or not after that. I think I've read it will, but I'm not too sure.
That sounds super awesome omg. I kinda admire you right now. And I'm kinda hyped for your work like, really.
No problem about that, it makes me happy to see you're interested! I'll send you what I've written next time, because right now it is in French so I still have to translate. Just make me remind it ^_^!
Sorry for the late reply, I was attending a convention! And no worries lol
Why is everyone so much into Love Live lately? I'm not one to say lol, but, why? XD
You had to cross the forest to get to the temple? Woaw, that's totally cool. Haha, I can totally picture Suika there too xD
This one looks amazing!! It looks so beautiful and peaceful omg
OMG YOU SAW IT I DIDN'T EVEN KNOW IT WAS STILL THERE
What the hell is that, seriously? xD
I'm not too fond of museum tho. But it looks interesting nonetheless!
OH GOD, Akihabara!! I suddenly felt excited when I clicked on that picture. Augh, lucky you!!!
They're not as huge as I pictured them :o but as muddy tho :v
I love how it seems nature and urban are perfectly mixed together. It seems really cool.
It looks so... UnJapanese!!! Lol, joking but I was really expecting some ramen, as the weeb I am :v
Woaw, really, I'm so glad for you. It seemed like a really fantastic experience. You're really lucky to have been there, and I'm super happy for you ^_^
I LOVE RWBY! It sounds awesome omg! At the convention I went to, I've been watching the European Cosplay Gathering's final (with Reika in the jury!!!!!) and there was a duo from Chuunibyou. They did a mock scene with parodies of movies, series and such, and it was totally awesome xD
KyoAni've been teasing us with false yuri in Chuunibyou, too. Damn you KyoAni!
This anime was nicely done. But the ending left a kind of bitter aftertaste. It felt rushed. And kind of pointless. But the music was SO good! Ah, it was such a nice ride nonetheless, really.
Wow, that sounds like a lot of work. I hope you'll be able to do it though. But will you make the music and stuff too?
Oh, funny thing, I've watched it not long ago too! But I think the pacing was not nice, but it spoke to me on some kind of spiritual level. I've started writing the chapters of my project, and it felt less episodic than I thought, and kind of rushed in the chapters, so I have to work on that again.
I suck at drawing kisses, too xD I suck at drawing people on side view. But we can do it!!!!
Really, that interview made me smile, especially the video, he seems really nice ^_^ I'm kinda afraid of what TRianThology will be like though, but we both know how Ryukishi like to troll his fans, so I think it will be better than what the story seems (especially the "harem" part D: )
Damn, man, I'm so jealous right now! I would like to go to Japan one day. I'm really jealous. XD
Omg, I've got that Rin but on a card in the game......... I don't know if I should be happy or not xD
But I'm glad for you! Did you take pictures?
Don't you have some scenes you can go on without having a choregraphy to do? I can understand it'd take a lot of work, though. But I'm sure it's worth it!
Aaah, I see. *pat pat* hope you will have time for yourself soon enough >_<
KyoAni's playing with us with the yuri teasing :( but Euphonium is good beside that, so I'll forgive them, but really it kinda disappoints me.
Oh yeah, I WANT to see that!!
I've downloaded new drawing software and I've been training to color on them and stuff so I can start drawing my project as soon as I think I'm ready. I'm glad you find it interesting ^_^ I intend to focus on the "side characters" through the main characters, like episodic series such as Bebop. It's a way of storytelling that I find really interesting ^_^
Everytime I see that manga in a bookstore I think about you! xD You should give it a try! I've tried to draw some self-made "doujinshi", but I kinda lost the motivation mid-way. If you do that, that'd motivate me to re-read that manga again :')
DUUUUUDE have you checked ouy Ryukishi07's interview? There are 3 panels about Ryukishi's work, about Umineko (with an extra interview on Umineko there) and some news about 07th Expansion's upcoming game: TRianThology. You have no idea how HYPED I am!
So, what is the possible outcome of this situation?
Damn, they are awesome. Their role play is amazing. I can see why they blew everyone. Now I'm curious though... I don't think I've ever seen one of your cosplay groups on video, if they are any. Can I dare to ask to see one? :3
It's a happy ending for the girl cast... But I think it's a very bittersweet ending. Nothing's solved at all after all. I'm glad you liked it! Few people I know liked it, and most people say it's a rip-off of Madoka... If you want to, you can always read the prequel Light Novel Washio Yumi wa Yuusha de Aru. I have not read it yet, but I plan to ^_^ there is an extra chapter set after the series' ending as well, but I was too lazy to read it... hm.
I can feel you. But you can always do good things for people at least :3
OH MY. You made me wanna play the VN. xD My hype for YuYuYu has kinda faded away but seeing stuff like this might make me read everything I can!
(speaking of shipping... Hibike Yuriphonium much?)
Drawing your OTP sounds interesting. Care to let me see? xD
Basically the story is set in an utopie-like city network where every city gets its own set of rules based on the capitol's commands. You cannot leave your city without the proper autorisation.
Joy is a young girl whose sister left years ago, and who lives in a city where education is the key to everything. As she is not quite smart at school, she is forced to work for the special police as a way to stay part of the society.
One day the Mayor of the city informs her that her sister may have been spotted in the -dangerous- desert between this city and the next, and that she has to go and look out for her. That's how her great adventure begins!
Basically, a story about exploring, discovering and growing up. ^_^
I want to try it now, but the other day I've tried playing Touhou 6 and my skill level dropped really low... ;w;"
Sorry for the kinda late reply :/ I had troubles with my computer.
Meh. I'm not really interested in GiTS. Right now I have a lot of things to watch and GiTS does not really strike my interest :/
What the actual fuck. Really. And no one can do anything against it?! What the fuck, really... It's unbelievable some things like that can actually happen.
Nice enough. And you can tell the girl her cosplay is awesome, too. xD
Makes me think that a French Umineko Cosplay group went on stage in a French Convention, and I'm so damn sad I couldn't go there. One friend went there and even took pictures of them without knowing where they were from damn.
I wish I could know how to make actual cosplays. I'm trying to do stuff for a cosplay but I end up plainly buying all the things :/
I'll work for 2 weeks, and I'm taking drinving lessons. But I'm bored as hell right now. T_T I don't have enough motivation to start my webcomic project neither... damn.
How was GiTS? xD I think I nailed the majority of the exam but I failed some for sure. Some of the conditions weren't... reunited for me to nail them lol.
I don't know. I wasn't very interested in it since I watched the first movie...
They're been bullies? How so? D:
I don't know if I'll work neither.. damn it.
What do you plan on working on?
I don't really like Kekkai Sensen... Not really my cup of tea. But I really like the animation tho.
Ikuhara re-uses the same themes throughout his animes: boxes in YKA, coffins in Utena, and there is also the same kind of imagery in Mawaru. Same goes for the world's egg/the mirror and I think there is also something like it in Mawaru. Because of that I've seen some people displeased with YKA ending because the themes were TOO similar with those of Utena - but I think it made it even better (at least for Ikuhara enthusiastics!).
Also I find it interesting how we perceive the characters differently throughout the series. Since we follow Kureha, at first, we see the bears as pure evil and desire-driven. But throughout the series our view on them changes as well as hers change. It works for a lot of characters as the flashbacks give them more and more depth, kinda Homura-like. It's pretty cool.
You're a good student. Exam are this week and next week and I'm here answering on MAL... OTL
What are you gonna watch? Nothing I started was good though. Everything is pretty dull next to the good Winter season we had.
... I can't even bring myself to watch it entirely. Wtf.
As for Kumaria being Sumika, I don't agree that it was an ass pull. In fact, we theorized that with a friend (and pretty much lost our shit when we did saw that actually happen haha)
As I explained on Bobduh's YKA post (though sempai did not notice me):
"Indeed after episode 11 I remembered this citation: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/God_is_dead , and I thought it was quite on the spot with YKA.
My friend noticed this citation: “We have killed him. How shall we comfort ourselves, the murderers of all murderers? […] Must we ourselves not become gods simply to appear worthy of it ?” and told me that if any character of the show could embody Kumaria, it would be Sumika. "
Of course, Sumika is not literally Kumaria. Kumaria is a motherly, loving presence looking upon her children - she's what society ought to be, thus making her disappear. I think she can be simply thought of as a representation of our real-life God that many monotheist religions believe in. A being of love and selflessness and understanding, and that was what Sumika was for Kureha.
For the court, I think it is really because she thought that they would be together again. As she said, she was a child and so her reaction was very childish.
For the court, I've read many people writing that the court was really symbolizing both the society and the judgement it imposes on us, and our own internalization of it, and that's why you can directly confront the court and free yourself from their influence. Though that wouldn't quite explain the back down on love thingy you said, but I stand still for now on the childish reaction.
Further into the discussion, concerning the outcasted people becoming bears, following the theory about the Court, that would mean that indeed, people become bears after being excluded, as they go through their own internal judgment of themselves.
I'm thinking about Konomi in the second episode -though she wasn't excluded- because once she wants to "eat" Kureha out of jealousy, we see that she is a bear. Before that, nothing hinted towards that fact (even though she was seen doing dirty things with the gray-haired-evil lesbear, but making out doesn't seem to make you a bear) and many people, at the time that the episode was released, theorized that she "transformed into a bear because of her jealousy/desire". Thinking back on it, it is something that is still quite possible. If she internalized the fact that bears were lustful people driven by desire, her own little court made her as one. Let's not forget she the one used later as a tool of this society.
But I may be digging too deep in this one...
As for Maizono... It seems coming from the outside is quite a difficult task. The ones we've seen crossing the wall had a genuine will to help the one they love. Yuriika didn't cross the wall but was took out of it, which is another case. We can guess that bears like Maizono are there for two reasons:
-Either they were bears like Ginko, coming for a certain and genuine reason then falling into the hands of her own desire
-Either, like I theorized, bears can "appear" on the human side of the wall.
But again, this is all theoric n_n"
I think you nailed it for the bear costume.
DAMN YOU THINK THEY DIED TOO! Half the people seem to think they died. I'm kinda lost about why. I can SEE why people would think that - even more thinking of it as a parallel to a famous Japanese lesbian suicide - but I think it's a very wrong way to see it... Maybe it is because I've watched Adolescence of Utena, which is very, very similar, but I don't think they died at all.
They broke their own image then transcended the world the society tried to impose on them. They live in their happy world - separated from the others because they're not accepted, beyond the wall. It is just an amazing image.
I gave it a 10. No afterthoughts. It made me feel so full of strength and hope and really, it really touched me. Even more than Utena. It really made me think "I can do it into this world, too".
SORRY I WROTE WAY TOO MUCH
I'm not hyped at all for this season though... haha
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I'm a NicoMaki trash XD I really can't help but shipping these two! My second OTP (how so it's not an OTP?? lol) is NozoEri. But RinPana... They're cute together but it's not one of my ultimate ships. :(
I want to see thaaaaat!
Accepted you~ Sorry it took some time, since I didn't know your username. And with the maintenances and such...
OH MY GOD YOUR RANK IS SO HIGH OMG
Indeed, and the blurays come with English subs - I kinda want to buy them but I'm not too sure because I am the kind of person who doesn't like to spend money on stuff lol
Has it? I still see her everywhere on my newsfeed. Well it's kinda like Byakuren and her bike lol
Manly Marisa XDDD I'm pretty sure it's because she says yare yare daze like Jotaro lol
WUUUUUT
Oh my god I don't know what to think about it?
Especially since no one is talking about it...
That webiste seems cool Oo I may create an account just to stalk people lol.
I can finally see your Battler cosplay from the FRONT!
To be honest, I think people who are into Love Live are there either because of the game or.. because of the pairings lol. I got into Love Live cause my friend basically told me "YOU'LL SEE YOU CAN SHIP EVERYONE" and yeah, I ship them hard. OTL
(430550126 - Chokko :3)
My friend who lives in the Phillipines told me about that too! I'm so jealous. I don't know if the movie will be released in France and if it does, it'll be in Paris so no Love Live for me :(
Yeah I've heard about it too! I'm excited about it. I'm always excited about RWBY anyway.
Clownpiece is internet's new favorite character, or so it seems XD I still haven't played it tho..
OMFG I lol'd hard at this XDDDD
WOW WHAT WAIT HOW???
Ufotable??? ERIKA??? What is going on.
Did you draw it? :'o
Isn't it like a social media for cosplayers?
OH MY, THAT! I've seen it live, and you should have seen me and my friend's face, and every one's, really, it was so beautiful and awesomely done and WOW, how did they not win this one.
I've heard about Pile coming to a convention from a Filipino friend, indeed! I didn't know about ladybeard though. Like, about Ladybeard's existence lol. I've seen pictures, but didn't know the name xD
You made me hungry again omg. Damn you ;w;!
Omg, that's awesome. I hope you'll send me pictures of that. I was so sad when I learned about Monty.... :( I don't even know if RWBY will have another season or not after that. I think I've read it will, but I'm not too sure.
That sounds super awesome omg. I kinda admire you right now. And I'm kinda hyped for your work like, really.
No problem about that, it makes me happy to see you're interested! I'll send you what I've written next time, because right now it is in French so I still have to translate. Just make me remind it ^_^!
Why is everyone so much into Love Live lately? I'm not one to say lol, but, why? XD
I LOVE RWBY! It sounds awesome omg! At the convention I went to, I've been watching the European Cosplay Gathering's final (with Reika in the jury!!!!!) and there was a duo from Chuunibyou. They did a mock scene with parodies of movies, series and such, and it was totally awesome xD
KyoAni've been teasing us with false yuri in Chuunibyou, too. Damn you KyoAni!
This anime was nicely done. But the ending left a kind of bitter aftertaste. It felt rushed. And kind of pointless. But the music was SO good! Ah, it was such a nice ride nonetheless, really.
Wow, that sounds like a lot of work. I hope you'll be able to do it though. But will you make the music and stuff too?
Oh, funny thing, I've watched it not long ago too! But I think the pacing was not nice, but it spoke to me on some kind of spiritual level. I've started writing the chapters of my project, and it felt less episodic than I thought, and kind of rushed in the chapters, so I have to work on that again.
I suck at drawing kisses, too xD I suck at drawing people on side view. But we can do it!!!!
Don't you have some scenes you can go on without having a choregraphy to do? I can understand it'd take a lot of work, though. But I'm sure it's worth it!
Aaah, I see. *pat pat* hope you will have time for yourself soon enough >_<
KyoAni's playing with us with the yuri teasing :( but Euphonium is good beside that, so I'll forgive them, but really it kinda disappoints me.
Oh yeah, I WANT to see that!!
I've downloaded new drawing software and I've been training to color on them and stuff so I can start drawing my project as soon as I think I'm ready. I'm glad you find it interesting ^_^ I intend to focus on the "side characters" through the main characters, like episodic series such as Bebop. It's a way of storytelling that I find really interesting ^_^
Everytime I see that manga in a bookstore I think about you! xD You should give it a try! I've tried to draw some self-made "doujinshi", but I kinda lost the motivation mid-way. If you do that, that'd motivate me to re-read that manga again :')
Damn, they are awesome. Their role play is amazing. I can see why they blew everyone. Now I'm curious though... I don't think I've ever seen one of your cosplay groups on video, if they are any. Can I dare to ask to see one? :3
It's a happy ending for the girl cast... But I think it's a very bittersweet ending. Nothing's solved at all after all. I'm glad you liked it! Few people I know liked it, and most people say it's a rip-off of Madoka... If you want to, you can always read the prequel Light Novel Washio Yumi wa Yuusha de Aru. I have not read it yet, but I plan to ^_^ there is an extra chapter set after the series' ending as well, but I was too lazy to read it... hm.
I can feel you. But you can always do good things for people at least :3
OH MY. You made me wanna play the VN. xD My hype for YuYuYu has kinda faded away but seeing stuff like this might make me read everything I can!
(speaking of shipping... Hibike Yuriphonium much?)
Drawing your OTP sounds interesting. Care to let me see? xD
Basically, a story about exploring, discovering and growing up. ^_^
I want to try it now, but the other day I've tried playing Touhou 6 and my skill level dropped really low... ;w;"
Meh. I'm not really interested in GiTS. Right now I have a lot of things to watch and GiTS does not really strike my interest :/
Nice enough. And you can tell the girl her cosplay is awesome, too. xD
Makes me think that a French Umineko Cosplay group went on stage in a French Convention, and I'm so damn sad I couldn't go there. One friend went there and even took pictures of them without knowing where they were from damn.
I wish I could know how to make actual cosplays. I'm trying to do stuff for a cosplay but I end up plainly buying all the things :/
I'll work for 2 weeks, and I'm taking drinving lessons. But I'm bored as hell right now. T_T I don't have enough motivation to start my webcomic project neither... damn.
How was GiTS? xD I think I nailed the majority of the exam but I failed some for sure. Some of the conditions weren't... reunited for me to nail them lol.
I don't know. I wasn't very interested in it since I watched the first movie...
They're been bullies? How so? D:
I don't know if I'll work neither.. damn it.
What do you plan on working on?
I don't really like Kekkai Sensen... Not really my cup of tea. But I really like the animation tho.
YES, YOU HAVE!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZcChJynfZM
Your french doppelganger linked me this. Watch it until the end. It's awesome xD
Also I find it interesting how we perceive the characters differently throughout the series. Since we follow Kureha, at first, we see the bears as pure evil and desire-driven. But throughout the series our view on them changes as well as hers change. It works for a lot of characters as the flashbacks give them more and more depth, kinda Homura-like. It's pretty cool.
You're a good student. Exam are this week and next week and I'm here answering on MAL... OTL
What are you gonna watch? Nothing I started was good though. Everything is pretty dull next to the good Winter season we had.
... I can't even bring myself to watch it entirely. Wtf.
For the court, I think it is really because she thought that they would be together again. As she said, she was a child and so her reaction was very childish.
For the court, I've read many people writing that the court was really symbolizing both the society and the judgement it imposes on us, and our own internalization of it, and that's why you can directly confront the court and free yourself from their influence. Though that wouldn't quite explain the back down on love thingy you said, but I stand still for now on the childish reaction.
Further into the discussion, concerning the outcasted people becoming bears, following the theory about the Court, that would mean that indeed, people become bears after being excluded, as they go through their own internal judgment of themselves.
I'm thinking about Konomi in the second episode -though she wasn't excluded- because once she wants to "eat" Kureha out of jealousy, we see that she is a bear. Before that, nothing hinted towards that fact (even though she was seen doing dirty things with the gray-haired-evil lesbear, but making out doesn't seem to make you a bear) and many people, at the time that the episode was released, theorized that she "transformed into a bear because of her jealousy/desire". Thinking back on it, it is something that is still quite possible. If she internalized the fact that bears were lustful people driven by desire, her own little court made her as one. Let's not forget she the one used later as a tool of this society.
But I may be digging too deep in this one...
As for Maizono... It seems coming from the outside is quite a difficult task. The ones we've seen crossing the wall had a genuine will to help the one they love. Yuriika didn't cross the wall but was took out of it, which is another case. We can guess that bears like Maizono are there for two reasons:
-Either they were bears like Ginko, coming for a certain and genuine reason then falling into the hands of her own desire
-Either, like I theorized, bears can "appear" on the human side of the wall.
But again, this is all theoric n_n"
I think you nailed it for the bear costume.
DAMN YOU THINK THEY DIED TOO! Half the people seem to think they died. I'm kinda lost about why. I can SEE why people would think that - even more thinking of it as a parallel to a famous Japanese lesbian suicide - but I think it's a very wrong way to see it... Maybe it is because I've watched Adolescence of Utena, which is very, very similar, but I don't think they died at all.
They broke their own image then transcended the world the society tried to impose on them. They live in their happy world - separated from the others because they're not accepted, beyond the wall. It is just an amazing image.
I gave it a 10. No afterthoughts. It made me feel so full of strength and hope and really, it really touched me. Even more than Utena. It really made me think "I can do it into this world, too".
SORRY I WROTE WAY TOO MUCH
I'm not hyped at all for this season though... haha