Hazbin Alastor - Blog Posts

Happy Valentine's Day (late)!

I thought it started to look a bit too much like ship art so thanks @hemakah for the idea of writing "friendship :D" to the corner- there's a version without the text though

Couple of sketches I did of Alastor. The nun part scared me so much I threw my headphones and walked a few laps before sitting back down::D

Tell me, do you demons bleed?

Charlie posting this

(Original under cut)

roblos

Couldn’t have said it better, yes I know none of those Alastor ships are canon but it is frustrating to see such a large amount of that kind of content of a confirmed ace character; as someone on the ace spectrum it hurts that no character can exist without being shipped, for the most part I’m not against shipping but in this case, it feels like erasure. And I don’t think it’s fair to say that just because it’s not canon doesn’t mean it doesn’t have an impact, because when the content is as widespread as it is in this instance, it overshadows Alastor’s canon orientation. Just my thoughts, I know not every ace person is bothered by this but I just thought I’d offer my opinion.

The Hazbin Hotel fandom’s issue with accepting aromanticism and asexuality

Now that it is officially Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week, I want to talk about this!

I find that, as an aroace myself, I am constantly grasping at good representation and coming up empty— it usually ends up in one of two ways.

One: the character is portrayed as emotionless, cold, and robotic in nature. It’s the question aromantic and/or asexual people are often asked: “Are you heartless?” The answer is no, of course, but general media makes it out to be the opposite.

Or two: Their lack of attraction is seen as something to “fix” because they “haven’t found the right one yet”, and they end up with a partner as a “happy ending”.

It frustrates me greatly because of how little people actually see aromanticism or asexuality as a true part of the LGBTQIA+ community.

So when I watched Hazbin Hotel, and I found out about Alastor being aroace, I was over the moon. I was on cloud nine. I also saw how his voice actor has looked up the term as an attempt to learn about aroaces, which makes me OVERJOYED?? Amir is truly a blessing, and I love that he’s proud to embody a character that’s part of our community. It’s so beautiful to finally have a proper character, a fan favorite at that, who just so happens to be aroace— and that’s another thing I love about this.

It’s never explicitly stated in the show (though it is stated in interviews), but it’s rather clear when you’re watching, isn’t it? Alastor’s aversion to any sort of sexual advancement, coupled with Rosie’s blatant “I know you’re an ace in the hole” comment sort of spell out his asexuality pretty clearly, as well as what side of the spectrum he falls upon. In addition, his Valentine’s day card was strictly platonic, which caters to his aromantic side. It feels so validating to finally be represented, to finally have a character in media who shares the same lack of interest in romance and sex as I do.

When I entered the fandom to look for more content, I kind of expected to see the same respect for Alastor’s orientation there too. But that… wasn’t the case? I am fully aware that aromanticism and asexuality are both spectrums— of course, aromantic and/or asexual people can enter those kinds of relationships. I’m not denying that and they belong in the community as much as anyone else on the spectrum.

But, the more I see the same line again and again and again, the more it feels like an excuse to just ship what you want.

Usually I don’t mind shipping? I’m often a firm believer in people shipping what they like as long as it’s harmless and they don’t go crazy over it. I also know for a fact that Viv doesn’t have a problem with people shipping her characters. They are fictional, after all.

But in this case, people are ignoring the very thing that makes Alastor a part of the aroace community! People are ignoring his lack of romantic or sexual attraction!

Is this not the same as changing a gay character’s orientation to suit a straight ship? If not, how so? I’m told that we are a part of this community, so why aren’t we being treated like it? Why is it so hard to accept the people on the end of the spectrum who aren’t interested?

Something I’ve been noticing throughout my life is that society has not exactly progressed very much on the idea of accepting asexual or aromantic identities. Maybe we have, a little, since the old days— but hell, people in “the old days”, which in truth wasn’t very long ago, believed that asexuality was a medical condition to be “fixed” by taking the right medication or having sex. That’s a pretty low bar to clear. And on the romance side, you’re seen as a “late bloomer” or “boring” if you don’t express interest. These days, being friends with someone is treated like a gateway to them possibly becoming a lover. Not getting married, not going on dates, not wanting a partner— it’s all treated like a crime when it’s not.

Maybe I’m selfish, or sensitive, or I’m butthurt over nothing, or I’m making it all about me. Maybe I’m gatekeeping or whatever the term is. But please, please, please, I just want an aroace character like me who simply is not interested in sex or romance.

And I want fandom to respect that. I admire the creations that fans make— the art, the animatics, the writing and the character analysis. And I want people to keep creating because creation is indeed a beautiful thing.

But I really would like people to treat aroace identities like they’re important. Like it’s more than just a spectrum to get wiggle room to wrangle in another ship.

why not? my redesign for Alastor

Sooo.

I was remembering the ships I liked from Hazbin Hotel and one of the ships I liked at the time was the RadioHusk. At the time it seemed like a very good ship, although there were two specific stories that made me appreciate it more.

The point is that when I thought about the current ship with the series on the air, I realized that it is a very, very Toxic one. We can all like someone like that, but there is a huge contrast in thinking about the ship of the pilot to the ship of the series.

Doing Goretober my dudes

This is the list I'm using

And here's day one for y'all

I did this on a bus so it looks like shit

My bad

This is all y'all get, fuck you(lovingly)

Recently finished watching Hazbin Hotel and just had to doodle some of my favorite characters

Hi. I made some doddles when being in school today :P

Almost forgot about this one!!! I LLLLLLOOOOOOVVVVEEE HAZBIN HOTEL

(should I do a crossover with Good Omens? I mean... Angel... Oh lord what impure thoughts I'm having fufufu. Please someone talk me out of it xP). Anywayssss hope you like it, ciao 🖤❤️

Saw this on twitter thought I’d try it. original on the right

I have nothing to say. Just take it.

BoCoLaTe BiLk BoOkIeS?¿

Laissez le bon temps, rouler, mon grand ami rouge!

Do you speak Cajun Creole? And if so, when do you usually speak it? Also, what are your thoughts on fried alligator?

"I wouldn't say I speak Cajun Creole as much as I know a few phrases. Even then, not many. And I don't speak it very often."

"Fried alligator is delicious! I haven't had much recently, of course, but it was among many dishes I adored during my life."

Vouch

I LOVE THEM AN UNBEARABLE AMOUNT

Headcannon that Vox can’t see Alastor because of Alastor glitching out when on camera and television.

Redesigned the Vees + Alastor bc I felt like it

Fun fact: Valentino is based on an actual spider

Headcannon that Vox and Husk are friends over their mutual dislike/hate of Alastor. They meet up every now and then to drink and Husk tells Vox about whatever happened that day with Alastor

Happy Late International Ace Day! :D

Take a slice, guys ☺️

Alastor got into my sketchbook :O

Tried to draw him similar to the show, so he's a bit silly. Definitely will draw him more, so stay tuned!

“Flesh & Bones? Ah one of my favorite Novels!”

Yee I Drew Alastor and Miss Inkwing and they are just good friends not a ship yee (I actually wanna ship Alastor with either Swirl or another oc of mine—) Also I know the lines is not that perfect and that’s because I never use line pressure and decided to give it a try— also my first time drawing Alastor fully

alastor redesign

I just keep thinking about what casual geographic said about Deers being facultative herbivores. Which basically, for anyone who doesn't know what that is, means that deers will eat fruits and vegetables, but they aren't afraid to eat other animals if necessary. There are some pictures and videos of deers eating birds and snakes for nutrients. And when I think about all that, it reminds me that Alastor being a deer makes sense.

hells greatest ship

sorry if anythings wrong, got this from the wiki lol

hell's greatest dad

Hell's Greatest Ship

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Me when Hazbin Hotel season two got leaked( I can’t do this anymore a lot of things got leaked)

this is my hazbin hotel oc their name is spike! they are a bunny-like demon like alastor but isn't an overlord and is actually very sweet

this is some comission art of alastor and spike! from @theogclownboy who is kinda a friend of mine! ^^ go check out their awesome artwork!