THANK YOU.
I think I found my soulmate though.
So by now, most of us know about the scene where in order to save Lloyd, the ninja run the risk of draining or losing all of their powers. I’ve seen a lot of people hating on Kai for his opinion during the scene, but I do think he was somewhat- not entirely, however- justified.
First off, Kai is scared of not being enough. We saw that a lot in S1, when he was trying so hard to become the Green Ninja, even to the point of choosing between saving Lloyd or the Fangblade in E10. I think this comes from his background. Kai comes from a small town out in the middle of nowhere, and from very simple beginnings.
Since his parents were never there, he had to step up and take control over his life. He probably was under a lot of pressure, since he had to be there for Nya as well as run the blacksmith shop as well as take care of himself, too. We know from season 7 that Ray and Maya disappeared sometime around when Nya was 3 or 4, because that was when the painting was made and Kai said they disappeared around that time.
So that left a 5-6 year old Kai taking care of a 3-4 year old Nya, assuming one of the villagers took care of them until their teens.
Then Kai met Wu, and became the Master of Fire. He was important, he had a set role, he found his place. His power gave him all that. So I can understand that he wouldn’t want to lose it, because it made him into what he is now and gave him something more than blacksmithing for the rest of his life.
Secondly, Kai knows someone has to be the voice of reason here. They’re facing a seemingly unbeatable evil, they’re going to need to be at full strength. If they lose their powers, and the tea doesn’t work, then how will they protect Lloyd? After all, that is first and foremost their main job. The ninja are the protecters and teachers of the Green Ninja. Kai knows this, he unlocked his True Potential by realizing it. He’s saying this out of concern for Lloyd, because he knows that without their powers they won’t be able to protect their friend.
Lastly, I know a lot of people see Kai’s thought process here as selfish and unlike his character, but I think it’s the opposite. Kai cares so much about Lloyd, the show has made that perfectly clear that he sees the Green Ninja as a little brother. He would never have said what he did if he hadn’t been thinking of Lloyd and everyone else’s safety. Yes, Kai is scared of losing his powers. But not in a selfish way. He’s scared he won’t be able to protect his brother when the time comes.
However, Kai is not entirely in the right for hesitating on his decision, I understand that. But I think he had his reasons for his thoughts.
And that’s my analysis of Kai’s thought process during the “Save Lloyd” scene in ep 84. Let me know what you guys think!
Yeah people.. take a good look. #PoorJay
She better be in S9
We’re all scared. Let’s hope for the best.
me when I think about skylor being in season 9 but then that voice at the back of my head reminds me that the hagemans suck and don’t really care about her and have dismissed every opportunity to give her more storyline which makes me realise she’s probably gonna be shoved into the background again:
Sensei 😪😂 #LEGO #LEGOninjago #Ninjago #Zane #Cole #Kai #Sensei #Drunk
Hey, you! Yeah, you! Are you looking for a good series to pick up? A series that contains:
Good and intersting plot?
Loveable characters that have character development?
Smart (and actually good) humor and script?
Will actually have a perfect execution of the above?
Well let me introduce you to…
Yep, you heard me. Ninjago. A show about a group of ninjas trying to keep everything in peace in which they can go from fighting talking snakes to flying on the air with a ship without making it “too complex” or “too rushed”. Everything runs smoothly as heckity heck and the show always makes sure to explain all the questions you might have.
But what will Ninjago teach you or offer to you, you might be wondering.
WELL, GOOD THING I’VE SUMMED UP SOME OF THE THINGS YOU’LL FIND. Obviously, this isn’t everything but I figured I should note some of the unique things the show offers.
Life lessons. As stupid as it may sound, Ninjago’s messages are one of the most powerful ones ever seen in (kids’) shows. While Ninjago is labeled as a kids’ show, its message are far from just that. Ninjago really shows a side of life that is forgotten nowadays. One of the most important ones in my opinion is that life won’t always go your way but as long as you don’t give up, you will make it through. If you can’t shape your environment, shape yourself.
The plot. No matter what happens, Ninjago’s plot always stays true to its universe. As I mentioned before, there can be a trillion things on screen but they blend in so nicely with each other that it never feels chaotic or too much. The way the story develops just feels natural. I could not ask for a better plot execution.
The characters. Just like the plot, the characters always stay true to their universe. And the best part about them? They have character development. Instead of your everyday cartoon where each character stays the same at each episode (mainly because the episodes do not follow a storyline), Ninjago’s characters develop with the plot. The characters feel alive, they really do. They are lovable, enjoyable, funny and interesting and always have something new to offer.
The voice acting. Since we are talking about how characters come to life, let’s talk voice acting! I can only speak for the English version of the series but the voice acting in Ninjago is TOP. Every character has their own unique suiting voice. The voice actors are so talented and they give their all with each performance. They certainly get into their characters’ personalities, always giving an outstanding performance. I could just have a Ninjago episode playing at another tab just to hear the voices. They are that good.
It actually shows that girl power is a thing? Not even in an “implied” way. On one of the seasons, one of the ninja’s sister (who is also a main protagonist), Nya, has to escape society’s labels about her (being sterotyped because she is the ‘only girl of the team’, being ‘forced’, in a way, to choose between two of her teamates to date because she is a girl) And Nya really fights that. She learns how to shape her own reality and how to be herself, without letting anyone force her into choosing something. Nya is a true example of a strong and independed personality.
The romance. I was hesitant about making this a reason to watch Ninjago. Honestly, whether you are in for ships or not, you should definetely watch it anyway but let me tell you… The ships in the series. They just feel real. They are not rushed, they have development, they show many different sides of romantic love (and the subject is not even the main focus of the series), how a healthy relationship is built and sometimes when it is time to stop one. Andyouknowalsothefluffbetweentwocertaincharactersisjustthepurestthingeverandhonestlyifyouwanttomissoutonthatidonotknowiamsorry
The soundtrack. Ninjago has one of the most brilliant OST I have ever seen in a series. The main guys of the OST are Jay Vincent and Micheal Kramer and the ‘songs’ songs are made by The Fold. Never have I seen a soundtrack so fitting to a series. Each scene is really brought to life with all those magnificent tunes. In fact, they are so good, that I listen to them when I write my fanfics! They help me focus a lot.
The animation. Ninjago is a LEGO series, which means the characters are, well, LEGOs. However, don’t let that discourage you from watching the series. The animation is so smooth, beautiful, detailed and just stunning to look at. I’ve been a fan of Ninjago ever since I was 6 and the fact that the characters on screen are LEGOs has never bothered me. There is only so much I can show without spoiling anything so have a scene from the first season’s intro!
Conclusion? Ninjago is on point and your soul needs it.
Okay but, in all seriousness, please consider getting into Ninjago. The creators work so hard on it (not to mention they interact with the fanbase, taking into consideration their views and opinion on the plot) that are not to disappoint. As of now, Ninjago currently has 7 seasons out, two origin episodes that take place before the first season (I recommend watching those two first), and a movie special that takes place after the 6th season. There is an upcoming 8th season and as far as we are concerned at the moment, season 9th is possibly the last one.
I’d like to finish off by saying that Ninjago is a series that really shaped the way I looked at the world. Ever since I was little, I was exposed to the show and it made me appreciate things that I would not have appreciated otherwise. I recommend it more than anything. Watch it for yourself, watch it with your kid, family friends… It’s just a very important show that deserves far more love than what it currently has. I really hope you enjoy Ninjago just as much as we, the fanbase, do!
And hey, Ninjago fans, reblog this so we can widen our fanbase! Let’s get more people into this amazing show! And feel free to add your own highlights down below if you’d like!
I LOVE YOU FOR MAKING THIS
bonus gfs working together
I agreed. KAI IS SO UNDERRATED
Remember when Kai put a child’s life above his own ambition and unlocked his true potential aka who he really was and it was the most beautiful and meaningful moment in tv history
This..is the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen.. 😭😍
Base on:
HAVE READ WAY TOO MANY KIRIBAKU FICS AS OF RECENTLY SO HERES A RECOMMENDATION LIST:
- the laundry room ; dellsey //https://archiveofourown.org/works/11567502 It’s a really cute quick fic about special moments Kirishima and Bakugou are able to share while they wait for their laundry to finishes :) - The Beauty of a Beast ; starofjems // https://archiveofourown.org/works/6563575/chapters/15017230 A Beauty and the Beast AU!!! It’s a longer fic, but 100% worth the read. The author is SO good at portraying the characters personalities.
- Heart Strings ; starofjems //https://archiveofourown.org/works/8232415 This one is also by starofjems!! Although it is a lot shorter, it is still AMAZING. Bakugou is able to see a red string that connects soul mates together and eventually Kirishima stumbles by. - Spooky times & cuddles ; Jartz // https://archiveofourown.org/works/8423458 A VERY cute short fic about Kirishima going over to Bakugou’s house for halloween! It’s good to read any season though. - Who’s Next? ; MyBlackCrimsonRose// https://archiveofourown.org/works/7872574/chapters/17979370 Bakugou gets hella hurt during a fight and Kirishima is a BADASS in getting revenge. This one is also a quick read and I highly suggest it!! - the easy parts ; chonideno // https://archiveofourown.org/works/12794481
Kirishima gets hurt and is informed that there will be a lot of scarring. It’s follows him through his struggle of insecurity regarding the scars and his acceptance. - it’s pouring out here ; shizuumi151 // https://archiveofourown.org/works/11431818 Kirishima is on a basketball team with Bakugou and he is the team captain. Kirishima has a crush on him and they have a little run in after getting caught in the rain. - 2am Knows All Secrets ; Unbreakable_red_riot // https://archiveofourown.org/works/8738770/chapters/20035240 OH MY GOSH THIS FIC!! I really love the concept of Bakugou having nightmares about Kamino and the author does an amazing job at showing his difficulties with them. Kirishima keeps waking up to loud noises from Bakugou’s room and goes to scope it out; resulting in a few sleepovers… - Shitty Hair and Shitty Nightmares honest_pebble //https://archiveofourown.org/works/17745419 (I have so many nightmare fics oops!) Bakugou is struggling with nightmares and Kirishima is a good friend and helps while Bakugou figures himself and his feelings out.
- a heart swelled to bursting ; eggstasy // https://archiveofourown.org/works/7350946/chapters/16697356 This fic literally stole my heart and has to be one of my favorites. It’s the next summer and they are back at the training camps, but Bakugou has been repressing some worries. It’s a very Bakugou centric story, following him dealing with PTSD with help from other characters. - Let Me Save You ; lovelylittlefruit // https://archiveofourown.org/works/18016766 A short story showing the after effects of a battle where Kirishima saved Bakugou. This is more angst/conflict than fluff but I do still recommend it!! - safe & sound ; Authoress // https://archiveofourown.org/works/6835363 This one made my heart SO happy and soft jeez ahaha. Bakugou has to be kept in a safe house after Kamino because of more threats and Kirishima is his comfort buddy. - not even close, not even a little bit, not even at all ; theroyalsavage // https://archiveofourown.org/works/7612939 AAAA!!! It’s a “10 Things I Hate About You” AU and its REALLY good even if you haven’t seen the movie. Very sweet and the character personalities are done really well. - heart stains on the carpet ; cityboys //https://archiveofourown.org/works/7085671/chapters/16104262 THIS STOLE ALL MY UWU’S AND MORE! Kirishima is Bakugou’s live in body guard who got a little closer to him than he had planned. Very cute and has some of the best dialogue I’ve read in a fic. Definitely goes with my favorites. - how they got detention for a week ; eggstasy //https://archiveofourown.org/works/6961186 Kirishima is determined to go out with Bakugou no matter how intimidating that may seem. Kaminari tries to stop him but it’s no use. I really enjoyed reading this and I loved how the authors incorporated the Bakuquad!! - How To Make Bakugou Katsuki a Decent Human Being ; keptein // https://archiveofourown.org/works/6693406 Kirishima is set on making Bakugou a nicer guy no matter what it takes. (Even if that means pulling a Pavlov on him) but along the way he catches feelings. - ten things i learnt about you ; tamacchannn // https://archiveofourown.org/works/11532900 A very soft fic about Bakugou realizing things that he likes about Kirishima. Made me gush quite a few times. - don’t count on me to tell you when ; newamsterdam // https://archiveofourown.org/works/10948695 GOD I LOVE THIS ONE TOO. It’s set in the future when they are pro-heros. Kirishima come back to see Bakugou and confess his feelings, but they end up just being friends with benefits for awhile. Very well written - do right by you ; kyoutimes // https://archiveofourown.org/users/kyoufushi81/pseuds/kyoutimes Kirishima and Bakugou are working together and Kirishima has a crisis about his sexuality. (There’s more to it than that but I don’t wanna spoil it :P) I loved the emotion in this AAAA - yes, you say you’d like to ; Authoress // https://archiveofourown.org/works/10660773 Kirishima invites a few friends to the beach, which eventually lead to THE WHOLE CLASS joining. He didn’t want to invite Bakugou, strictly because he didn’t want to get turned on at at the beach. - Kiss your knuckles before you punch me ; Claus_Lucas // https://archiveofourown.org/works/11574039/chapters/26006592 Bakugou saves Kirishima who is a boxer by lighting some of his own fireworks. I don’t know how much I can give away without spoiling it, but this is on my top three. While proud of Kirishima, Bakugou needs to remind him of his limits regarding his boxing career. - what he thinks he knows ; lovelylittlefruit // https://archiveofourown.org/works/18060950/chapters/42685514
Mainly Bakugou sided? It follows Bakugou as he realizes that there more to the assumptions he makes about his crush, Kirishima. It’s unfinished but I’m excited to see the rest soon!! - good to you ; Authoress // https://archiveofourown.org/works/6904558 Takes place directly after Kamino. The two boys refuse to stop holding hands which leads to other conclusions. I love this sm, I had very soft moments and there’s a cute little twist that I LOVED at the end. - An obvious patch ; SweetScentences // https://archiveofourown.org/works/11061918 Shinsou steals Bakugou’s eggs and Kirishima gets stabbed all the while. JK, there’s more to it than that,,, this is one of those fics I feel like it’s best enjoyed if you go in blind. I enjoyed every minute of this fic, laughed and teared up. - But for now, I’m with you; eikoexe // https://archiveofourown.org/works/8135834/chapters/18649226 A really goofy and cute texting fic!! Kirishima accidentally texts Bakugou thinking it’s Kaminari demanding a Dorito stealing confession. It’s still being written but I do love it very much so far. Read if you need a laugh!! (Sadly, it’s been over a year since the last update so I’m not expecting it to continue soon :()
-neon season; chonideno // https://archiveofourown.org/works/14716277
I really love this author jeez. It’s a road trip fic and these boys are very frustrated with their feelings toward each other (Mainly Bakugou lolololol) The way emotions are written is amazing and I fell in love with how they portrayed Kirishima and Bakugou.
-the color red; ayadormouse // https://archiveofourown.org/works/7156871/chapters/16249418
G o d … This is like a coffee shop/college AU and it holds a lot of family angst for Bakugou. Bakugou is an artist and Kirishima is persistent in getting know the angry guy that doesn’t know how to order coffee. Heroes and quirks are more of an old myth/history type thing, but there still are mentions of it.
-downhill; eggstasy // https://archiveofourown.org/works/10551482
Kirishima is a mom friend and loves learning small facts about his friends while in the dorms. This has almost every class 1-A character in it which I love because not a lot of authors write about some of the mpre minor roles. They play truth or dare and it gets out of hand.
-Of course I was worried; Ellieb3an // https://archiveofourown.org/works/11778534
Kirishima gets hurt after his big fight in the manga (so there are spoilers) but he gets confused when Bakugou doesn’t visit him in the hospital and avoids him when he returns to the dorms. Bakugou is just a secret softy who was worried about his mans. I love seeing the softish side of Bakugou aaaa.
-The Wild Side; Mishelledor23 // https://archiveofourown.org/works/17973662/chapters/42453836\
Kirishima and Bakugou are married and in Kirishima’s mind, everything is going great. Until, he wakes up one morning to see a letter and Bakugou’s wedding ring. My heart breaks for Kirishima in this one, and I’m so curious as to why Bakugou left. (It’s on going!) Kaminari and Mina are also present and go help Kiri with a mission.
-Roses are red and they taste like shit; Unbreakable_Red_Riot // https://archiveofourown.org/works/11747658/chapters/26475072
A Bakugou hanahaki disease fic, this is also high on my favorites list. I couldn’t put it down for the life of me. Mutual pining eventually, but it focuses in mainly on Bakugou and his families way of dealing with the disease.
-little are the things we learn; newamsterdam // https://archiveofourown.org/works/11400303
The two boys never outright tell their class they are dating, but 5 of them figure it out and each one of them is stunned by their relationship. Perfect mix of angst and fluff, told from different characters perspectives as they see and analyze the two.
- Detonate; theroyalsvage // https://archiveofourown.org/works/6933307
Bakugou is acting weird and a little insecure almost at a party he was invited to. Kirishima finds him on the roof and tries to figure the explosive boy out.
-Trash Goblin Finds Love; wrunic // https://archiveofourown.org/works/17888012
Another coffee shop AU with a scientist Bakugou. This one made me giggle and the writing is so in character. I love how it ends and Kirishima is a big cutie in this one.
-Radio Silence; doop_doop // https://archiveofourown.org/works/16186643/chapters/37824590
After getting hit with a coma quirk, Kirishima is bedridden and can’t move. Although his body is asleep, he can hear everything that is going on. So naturally, his friends visit him as much as possible to keep the guy entertained. But Bakugou realizes there’s something more to his feelings for Kirishima. (this shit is so cute, Bakugou reads to him)
-one to ten; crunchrapsupreme //https://archiveofourown.org/works/11770692
Kirishima wants to ask Bakugou out, but Kaminari demands that he becomes friends with him first. So Kirishima sets out to become a ‘Level 10’ friend to Bakugou. (This one is also very cute, Bakugou is a cat lover and it makes me melt.)
-out of sight, within reach; Poteto //https://archiveofourown.org/works/11750853
Gahhhh oblivious mutual pining makes me w e a k… Bakugou realizes he loves Kirishima while dragging his drunk body back to his house. Jealousy and miscommunication from both sides until there is an emergency and Bakugou drops his grudge.
That’s about it! Feel free to add more in the comments :)
This song is pretty obvious as to why it belongs to Bakugou, it is dedicated to him. I think this song was actually pretty well done, and represents him well enough without going too deep. It keeps a steady flow of his thought process, for at the very least the first and second season.
~Top Lyrics~
“Grenadier braces on my wrist, I’m about to pull the pin
Come at me with all your might or I’ma melt off all your skin
Howitzer impact if I’m pissed, bitch I told you I’ma win
Bitch, get back before I blast, I said I’ll do it again wit’ a grin”
Again this relates back to Bakugou’s thought process and personality. Whether it’s to villains or competing with fellow classmates. Referring back to the topic of how he’s there to win, and perhaps believes that “This is my world”.
~Top Lyrics~
“This is my world
Oh you took a wrong turn
Now you’re stuck in my world
Trust me this is gonna hurt
Fire it up and watch it burn
This is my world”
I believe this song shows how much he’s willing to win and fight. He wants all of his opponents to give it their all when fighting him, and he in return he will give it his all. Besides his… slight ego… he does actually practise and train so much in order to maintain a great body daaamn status of combat skills. Or hero skills in general.
~Top Lyrics~
“I’m crankin’ up on the throttle
Victory is mine
Show you the harder the battle
The harder I fight
I’ve come too far to quit
Step back I’m goin’ in
I’m crankin’ up on the throttle
This is how legends are made”
I know, I know. You can kill me later for adding this song, I need to finish my tea first. But come on, did anyone see this song popping up here? Like the past few songs this relates back to his personality and thought process. I mean Bakugou might even direct this song towards Midoriya specifically, other classmates, villains and etc. By showing that he will beat them, and he is never done fighting to succeed.
~Top Lyrics~
“You tryna dethrone me from spot on number one
But you India you lose, so best think you haven’t won
When I’m through with you
We’re gonna be completely fuckin’ done
‘Cause we only just begun”
We’re getting a bit deeper into his story now. This song involves locking everyone out, and some other deeper and angsty memos. This can relate to Bakugou getting captured, or about people turning against him and not believing in him, and things such as this. Just a more inside look to how he views and reacts to what’s happening to him. Overall I think this is a really good song as well, it’s got a good flow and beat.
~Top Lyrics~
“I think I’m losing my mind
Trying to stay inside the lines
It’s like I’m running in place
How you keep staying the same?
Baby, I, I guess I’m something different
And I’m okay with that
I can’t fake no more smiles
That shit gon’ drive me mad
I’m focused on the future
Don’t care about nothin else”
I thinks this song can include of how he reacts to Midoriya suddenly having a quirk. Or even Midoriya surpassing him in ways, which he doesn’t like. This can also include anything that he believes is his fault, such as All Might’s retirement and his capture. Perhaps the lyrics might not fit with him well enough, but I just think the meaning behind the song does.
~Top Lyrics~
“Don’t cut me down, throw me out, leave me here to waste
I once was a man with dignity and grace
Now I’m slipping through the cracks of your cold embrace
So please, please
Could you find a way to let me down slowly?”
I’ve seen a few AMVs with this song and him included. In my opinion this shows how he’s trying to make it up to what he thinks he’s done wrong. Such as him believing he’s the cause All Might’s retirement poor boi don’t cry, getting captured, people thinking he’s a bit of a villain and just destructive and etc. Along with his beautiful character development!
~Top Lyrics~
“For all of the light that I shut out
For all of the innocent things that I doubt
For all of the bruises I’ve caused, and the tears
For all of the things that I’ve done
All these years
For all of the sparks that I stomped out
For all of the perfect things that I doubt
I’ll be good, I’ll be good”
Okay, so I chose this song for a few reasons. For one this song is pretty explicit with the swearing, and perhaps shows a slightly possessive Bakugou side to the one he loves and trying to show how much he loves them. Along with how his s/o needs to know that they are his, and his alone. Which of course he also knows he belongs to his s/o too, and them alone.
~Top Lyrics~
“Hands on your body, I don’t wanna waste no time
Feels like forever even if forever’s tonight
Just lay with me, waste the night away with me
You’re mine, I can’t look away, I just gotta say
I’m so fucking happy you’re alive”
Another song for his s/o, showing the comparison between them and again, how much he truely loves them. If your lucky to steal Bakugou’s heart, and he’s lucky to steal yours, get ready for an interesting relationship. He may not be great with words, but he knows how to treat his s/o properly when needed to. Bakugou might not say it, but he adores and admires his s/o greatly. They are Bakugou’s true and beautiful weakness to making him a soft boi.
~Top Lyrics~
“I’m a rough boy
Around the edges
Gettin’ drunk and falling into hedges
She’s my weakness
Fuckin’ genius
Swear to god and I’m not even superstitious”
This song is dedicated to Bakugou from his s/o. Since he is pretty feisty, but damn does he make just about everyone stare. I mean he may be loud and the king of explosions, but from what I’ve witnessed, most of the fandom find Bakugo to be hot in more than one way.
~Top Lyrics~
“‘Cause baby, oh my, well it’s unfair
Looking like that, make a gentleman stare
Oh my, well it’s unfair
Looking like that, make a gentleman stare”
A/N - Sup, I’m just bored and want to make playlists. Requests I might do, dependingly. Again I’m just doing this freely.