Akane-banashi
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profiterole_readsThe first episode of Akane-banashi was exciting. It's a new rakugo anime.
You can watch it on ADN in France or on YouTube in the US.
You can watch it on ADN in France or on YouTube in the US.
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PSA - Some Dreamwidth notifications are going missing
2026-04-04 01:16 pmvriddyHuh, there's at least two messages I didn't get any notifications for, either in my Dreamwidth inbox nor in my email, in the last couple of days. One on my own journal (but on a recent post, so I noticed) and another a reply to me on someone else's journal, which I would have remained unaware of if I didn't get curious to check and see if the interesting discussion has continued. It seems random what goes missing as other notifications are coming through fine.
This is a problem, clearly. I'm here for conversation but if I don't know the conversation is happening or continuing, what the hell ;v;
I see two people already reported it:
Ticket #51139
Ticket #51134
Edit: Another one Ticket #51128, and two more since Ticket #51141 Ticket #51142
I'm not quite sure what's the etiquette with saying "ME TOO!!!" on support tickets... Actually, from trying to help on older tickets, I think maybe replies don't show up at all unless they're approved anyway, so probably unhelpful.
For now, I know I owe pending answers on the tiny fandom post (and since it's my main discussion post at the moment, I'll be keeping an eye on it anyway as I slowly make my way through the replies - so much good food for thought, and kind words, I appreciate y'all!), and the word count pledge post, and the last vigilantes rewatch ep... if you expected a reply from me anywhere else, please let me know! I'm particularly bothered about comments I've left elsewhere :/ (Although things might be just as lost if they're on my own older entries ;v;). I'll probably try to keep track of where I spill my random thoughts for a while and check occasionally, though obviously this is Not Ideal (tm).
(Edit: nvm, there's a page to show recent comments received/posted that is way handier for keeping track, in the meantime! I can see the ones I know I didn't receive notifications for in there. Thank youtropicsbear!)
Wanted to make a post about this for other people who, like me, hadn't yet noticed! /o\ Hopefully Dreamwidth is aware and this gets resolved quickly.
This is a problem, clearly. I'm here for conversation but if I don't know the conversation is happening or continuing, what the hell ;v;
I see two people already reported it:
Ticket #51139
Ticket #51134
Edit: Another one Ticket #51128, and two more since Ticket #51141 Ticket #51142
I'm not quite sure what's the etiquette with saying "ME TOO!!!" on support tickets... Actually, from trying to help on older tickets, I think maybe replies don't show up at all unless they're approved anyway, so probably unhelpful.
For now, I know I owe pending answers on the tiny fandom post (and since it's my main discussion post at the moment, I'll be keeping an eye on it anyway as I slowly make my way through the replies - so much good food for thought, and kind words, I appreciate y'all!), and the word count pledge post, and the last vigilantes rewatch ep... if you expected a reply from me anywhere else, please let me know! I'm particularly bothered about comments I've left elsewhere :/ (Although things might be just as lost if they're on my own older entries ;v;). I'll probably try to keep track of where I spill my random thoughts for a while and check occasionally, though obviously this is Not Ideal (tm).
(Edit: nvm, there's a page to show recent comments received/posted that is way handier for keeping track, in the meantime! I can see the ones I know I didn't receive notifications for in there. Thank you
tropicsbear!)Wanted to make a post about this for other people who, like me, hadn't yet noticed! /o\ Hopefully Dreamwidth is aware and this gets resolved quickly.
Goreswap Pinch Hits - Due April 19
2026-04-04 03:26 amslashmarks posting in ![[community profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/community.png){kind=small}
pinchhitsgoreswap is a multifandom exchange for fic and art, featuring gore. Assignments must be at least 500 words or a sketch on unlined paper, and contain significant gore content.Rules | AO3 Collection
Current Pinch Hit Post
For details or to claim, see the pinch hit post above. These assignments are due April 19 at 11:59 PM EDT.
Pinch Hit #3: Art, Fic - 镇魂 | Guardian (TV 2018), 镇魂 | Guardian - priest
Pinch Hit #5: Fic - Night Prince - Jeaniene Frost, グノーシア | Gnosia (Visual Novel), Dracula Rising (Cartoon)
Pinch Hit #9: Fic - Anne Rice's Talamasca: The Secret Order (TV 2025), Interview with the Vampire (TV 2022), Loki (TV 2021), The Night Manager (TV 2016), D.Gray-man (Anime & Manga), Merlin (TV)
Fandom5K Signups Open!
2026-04-03 09:27 pmlongficmod posting in fandom5kSignups are open here! Go forth and request fanworks! They will close on 11 April.
As you do, please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the rules and the FAQ. Please let us know if they need any clarification. You can comment here or shoot us an email if you have any questions.
As an important reminder, Fandom5K does not allow the use of generative AI for the creation of text or images.
In the meantime, there's still some tagset cleanup in progress--please double-check all your tags, and see if I have questions about your nominations here.
I have cleared all existing nominations and reopened the tagset. You may nominate an additional 3 fandoms with 4 relationships for each fandom, but I'd ask that you please only do so for tags that you are planning to offer or request.
Please note that this year I am allowing you to repeat fandoms in multiple requests and offers, but you must still have at least 3 unique fandoms in your requests and 4 unique offers. AO3 doesn't support those exact requirements, so it's up to you to make sure you have enough unique fandoms. I'll be checking regularly and getting in touch with anyone who needs to add fandoms, but at the point that signups close, you'll have a limited time to fix the problem, so please make sure you only submit your signup once it meets the minimum!
There are more details at the FAQ, but here are the basics:
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Here is the list of Additional Tags available for genres.
Here is the full tag set. You can also view tags and signup information on the app.
As you do, please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the rules and the FAQ. Please let us know if they need any clarification. You can comment here or shoot us an email if you have any questions.
As an important reminder, Fandom5K does not allow the use of generative AI for the creation of text or images.
In the meantime, there's still some tagset cleanup in progress--please double-check all your tags, and see if I have questions about your nominations here.
I have cleared all existing nominations and reopened the tagset. You may nominate an additional 3 fandoms with 4 relationships for each fandom, but I'd ask that you please only do so for tags that you are planning to offer or request.
Please note that this year I am allowing you to repeat fandoms in multiple requests and offers, but you must still have at least 3 unique fandoms in your requests and 4 unique offers. AO3 doesn't support those exact requirements, so it's up to you to make sure you have enough unique fandoms. I'll be checking regularly and getting in touch with anyone who needs to add fandoms, but at the point that signups close, you'll have a limited time to fix the problem, so please make sure you only submit your signup once it meets the minimum!
There are more details at the FAQ, but here are the basics:
( Read more... )
Here is the list of Additional Tags available for genres.
Here is the full tag set. You can also view tags and signup information on the app.
2026 Nominations Clarification Post 2
2026-04-03 09:14 pmlongficmod posting in fandom5kSignups are about to open! As previously announced, I'll be clearing all nominations to allow everyone to nominate an additional 3 fandoms with up to 4 relationships each.
I have saved off details of all pending nominations where I have questions below. I'll add those to the tagset myself once I've clarified with the nominator.
Please also use this post to let me know if anything in the tagset looks incorrect, especially if you see duplicates.
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All Media Types:
I'm generally happy to approve this type of fandom if the various adaptations or spinoffs are in continuity with one another. However, there are cases where adaptations are different enough that it could lead to disappointment if a creator familiar with one version gets matched to recipient interested the other. To the best of my knowledge, that applies to the following fandoms--if you're the nominator, please pick a version or explain why this doesn't apply:
16th Century CE RPF
Along with the 19th and 20th Century US Politics RPF nominations, I have decided I am not prepared to handle the implied real-life subject matter in an exchange context and will not approve this fandom. (ETA due to questions--RPF is generally fine! Historical RPF subjects I will not approve include people known primarily for committing things like war crimes, genocide, or slavery. Please feel free to ask if you're not sure.)
A Song of Ice and Fire - George R. R. Martin
It doesn't look like these characters are part of the main ASoIaF series. Are you looking for Fire and Blood - George R. R. Martin or House of the Dragon (TV)?
Doctor Who & Related Fandoms
I've moved these tags under Crossover Fandom, Doctor Who (1963), Doctor Who (2005), and Torchwood. Please let me know if any look incorrect.
Star Trek: The Original Series (Movies)
We do have Star Trek: The Original Series (TV) already in the tagset. I don't think I've ever seen the original films nominated separately--can the nominator please comment so we can discuss what you're looking for?
I have saved off details of all pending nominations where I have questions below. I'll add those to the tagset myself once I've clarified with the nominator.
Please also use this post to let me know if anything in the tagset looks incorrect, especially if you see duplicates.
*******
All Media Types:
I'm generally happy to approve this type of fandom if the various adaptations or spinoffs are in continuity with one another. However, there are cases where adaptations are different enough that it could lead to disappointment if a creator familiar with one version gets matched to recipient interested the other. To the best of my knowledge, that applies to the following fandoms--if you're the nominator, please pick a version or explain why this doesn't apply:
- The Lord of the Rings - All Media Types
- Teen Titans - All Media Types
- Transformers - All Media Types
16th Century CE RPF
Along with the 19th and 20th Century US Politics RPF nominations, I have decided I am not prepared to handle the implied real-life subject matter in an exchange context and will not approve this fandom. (ETA due to questions--RPF is generally fine! Historical RPF subjects I will not approve include people known primarily for committing things like war crimes, genocide, or slavery. Please feel free to ask if you're not sure.)
A Song of Ice and Fire - George R. R. Martin
It doesn't look like these characters are part of the main ASoIaF series. Are you looking for Fire and Blood - George R. R. Martin or House of the Dragon (TV)?
- Alicent Hightower/Mysaria | Lady Misery/Rhaenyra Targaryen (ASoIaF)
- Alicent Hightower/Rhaenyra Targaryen (ASoIaF)
- Alicent Hightower/Rhaenyra Targaryen//Rhaenys Targaryen Velaryon (ASoIaF)
- Alys Rivers of House Strong/Aemond "One-Eye" Targaryen/Rhaenyra Targaryen (AsoIaF)
Doctor Who & Related Fandoms
I've moved these tags under Crossover Fandom, Doctor Who (1963), Doctor Who (2005), and Torchwood. Please let me know if any look incorrect.
Star Trek: The Original Series (Movies)
We do have Star Trek: The Original Series (TV) already in the tagset. I don't think I've ever seen the original films nominated separately--can the nominator please comment so we can discuss what you're looking for?
Puritanism and the Wilderness
2026-04-03 04:43 pmmarycatelli posting in booksPuritanism and the Wilderness: 1629-1700, The Intellectual Significance of the New England Frontier by Peter N. Carroll
What the Puritans thought about wilderness as they came to New England. . .
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What the Puritans thought about wilderness as they came to New England. . .
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BEEF Season 2 Trailer
2026-04-03 08:30 pmfeurioo posting in tv_talkRelease: April 16
Every couple meets their match. BEEF returns with a new cast and a new “beef.” A young couple witnesses an alarming fight between their boss and his wife, triggering chess moves of favors and coercion in the elitist world of a country club and its Korean billionaire owner. Starring Carey Mulligan, Oscar Isaac, Cailee Spaeny, Charles Melton and guest starring Youn Yuh-jung and Song Kang-ho.Project Hail Mary
2026-04-03 05:49 pmprofiterole_readsProject Hail Mary was excellent. I was warned to avoid the way-too-spoilery trailers and I'm glad I did.
For a movie adapting a novel by Andy Weir, who's recently declared he dislikes woke stories, I didn't expect it to be so homoromantic!
For a movie adapting a novel by Andy Weir, who's recently declared he dislikes woke stories, I didn't expect it to be so homoromantic!
Fancake Theme for April: Arranged Marriage
2026-04-03 08:31 amrunpunkrun posting in fandomcalendar
fancake is a thematic recommendation community where all members are welcome to post recs, and fanworks of all shapes and sizes are accepted. Check out the community guidelines for the full set of rules. This theme runs for the entire month. If you have any questions, just ask!
The Woods in April
2026-04-03 11:51 ampuddleshark posting in common_nature
The woods in early April. Full of sunlight and birdsong: the pensive silvery songs of robins, the repetitive two-tone squeak of coal-tits, chiffchaffs singing their own name, and nuthatches whistling like football referees.
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Sustaining involvement and joy in tiny fandoms
2026-04-03 11:14 amvriddyContent notes: There are a few moments of self-pity in here :D I don't like being negative in general, but I thought I'd be honest about things, both for myself and for my future self who will totally be over it, yet able to remember what it was like not to be that cool, thanks to this post XD
I've written quite a few fics in tiny fandom-of-ones before, sometimes even for manga that didn't have a translation available anywhere so really no hope of finding fellow fans :D And I enjoy it, like, finishing a book, seeing there's no fics for your particular vision (or at all!), scribbling and dropping one, and then huuuh sometimes nothing because it was just about two background characters that deeply intrigued me and apparently only me. Or sometimes, maybe once a year, getting a comment like "I just finished reading the book and I'm so glad someone shared the same vision!" -- that feels sooo good :D Like having left a little treasure out there for someone else to find. (It's what I imagine geocaching is like??) And it's happened to me in the reverse so many times, too! Bless you yuletide folks in particular, for unknowingly having had my back so often!
( Writing for a tiny fandom and then staying there, however, feels very different )
( 'Write for yourself first' - sure! Why share, though? )
Which brings us to, coping mechanisms! Haha. ...You know, I spent actual time searching for how people do it, heh, when it started becoming harder. Here's what I found people do:- Keep writing, stop posting
- Rope more people into the fandom
- Get into a bigger fandom in parallel -- the bigger the better!
- Mindset change: posting to connect vs posting to archive / connect quietly
- Wait to post so there is less attachment to the story
- RP being someone who doesn't care like you wish you were
( I think I've basically done all of these 🤔 )
This got so long again XD XD I'm adding headers! But also, now, with the important question!!
Beloved tiny fandom and fandom-of-one writers and creators out there, how do you do it? And how do you keep it up? How do you manage the psychology of it? Do you have down moments regardless of the joy of it, and how do you handle those?? Clearly I do suck at it, so I'm all ears! It'd be cool to reduce the amount of non-joy as I go back to my gigantic file of K-9 ideas and throw them into the cauldron, eventually... :D Any coping mechanism to add to the list? And I think this all probably applies to podficcers and icon makers too, who tend to navigate smaller circles. How do you sustain it?? Please allow me to learn your secrets :D
Earth Month
2026-04-02 09:55 pmysabetwordsmith posting in common_natureEarth Month -- April 2026
Earth Month takes place during April every year. It’s a time to raise environmental awareness and create consciousness around the issues that affect mother nature during this time of crisis. Every April, leaders, and environmental activists from all over the world join hands to create sustainable development and offer climate solutions, to minimize our carbon footprint and prevent further harm to our planet’s natural resources. It’s increasingly important to observe this month as Earth starts to unravel the harmful effects of climate change which not only poses a threat to our existence but is irreversibly damaging all forms of life.
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Earth Month takes place during April every year. It’s a time to raise environmental awareness and create consciousness around the issues that affect mother nature during this time of crisis. Every April, leaders, and environmental activists from all over the world join hands to create sustainable development and offer climate solutions, to minimize our carbon footprint and prevent further harm to our planet’s natural resources. It’s increasingly important to observe this month as Earth starts to unravel the harmful effects of climate change which not only poses a threat to our existence but is irreversibly damaging all forms of life.
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Nature diary
2026-04-02 09:38 pmsignoftea posting in common_natureIt's getting warmer, the days are getting longer, and the scent of spring is coming in through the open window. Bird activity is very high. Some days, my birding app detects up to 25 different species within 20 minutes. Some of them are migratory birds, on the way back to where they came from in the winter. The others, about to start breeding, make as much noise as they can.
Today, as I was watering my balcony flowers, I looked down at the lawn because I saw some movement there. Two wood pigeons were wandering around, and between them, a hedgehog! I've never seen one in the open in broad daylight before. They're mostly nocturnal, as far as I know.
I googled "hedgehog active during the day" and found out that this could be a sign that the hedgehog is injured or malnourished. It did look a bit thin, as far as I could see from two storeys above, but not weak or distressed. It was walking around purposefully and seemed to be eating something, probably earthworms. In the information I found online, it said hedgehogs are often thin in the spring, because they're recovering from hibernation. It doesn't have to be a reason for concern. So I guess it doesn't need help right now.
When I checked again a few minutes later, both the hedgehog and the pigeons had disappeared.
I'm going to keep an eye out for the little hedgehog in the coming days. If I see it again and it looks like it needs help, I might take it to the vet, or to a rescue center.
Today, as I was watering my balcony flowers, I looked down at the lawn because I saw some movement there. Two wood pigeons were wandering around, and between them, a hedgehog! I've never seen one in the open in broad daylight before. They're mostly nocturnal, as far as I know.
I googled "hedgehog active during the day" and found out that this could be a sign that the hedgehog is injured or malnourished. It did look a bit thin, as far as I could see from two storeys above, but not weak or distressed. It was walking around purposefully and seemed to be eating something, probably earthworms. In the information I found online, it said hedgehogs are often thin in the spring, because they're recovering from hibernation. It doesn't have to be a reason for concern. So I guess it doesn't need help right now.
When I checked again a few minutes later, both the hedgehog and the pigeons had disappeared.
I'm going to keep an eye out for the little hedgehog in the coming days. If I see it again and it looks like it needs help, I might take it to the vet, or to a rescue center.
Taskmaster Series 21 Trailer
2026-04-02 07:08 pmPoint of Hearts by Melissa Scott
2026-04-02 07:08 pmprofiterole_readsPoint of Hearts by Melissa Scott was excellent, with a lot of crossing threads. It's Book 6 in Astreiant, a mystery series set in a fantasy world.
There's an established m/m relationship. They now get better cover art, as the author has a new publisher.
There's an established m/m relationship. They now get better cover art, as the author has a new publisher.
Community Thursday
2026-04-02 06:00 amvriddyCommunity Thursday challenge: every Thursday, try to make an effort to engage with a community on Dreamwidth, whether that's posting, commenting, promoting, etc.
Posted and commented on bnha_fans. Vigilantes Season 2 just concluded!
Promoted jjba.
Signal boosting:
- Via followfriday, artistalley is a new comm for the convention artist community to share event news, ideas, and more.
Post Deadline The Mane Event Pinch Hits
2026-04-01 03:24 pmthemanemod posting in pinchhitsEvent: The Mane Event 2026
Event Link: https://the-mane-event.dreamwidth.org/
Pinch Hit Link: Current PHs Found Here
Due Date: April 6th by 11:59 PM UTC
Minimum: 500 words or fanart at the 'nice sketch' stage
The Mane Event is a hair-themed multifandom exchange and at least one requested freeform must be included in the gift.
PH 1 - ベイブレードバースト | Beyblade Burst (Anime), Metal Fight Beyblade | Beyblade Metal Saga, Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's
PH 3 - 镇魂 | Guardian (TV 2018) RPF, 镇魂 | Guardian (TV 2018), 镇魂 | Guardian - priest
PH 4 - NoPixel (Web Series), Video Blogging RPF, Shirokuma Cafe | Polar Bear's Cafe
PH 5 - 阴阳师 | Yīn Yáng Shī | The Yin-yang Master (Movies - Guo Jingming), 陰陽師 | Onmyouji (Anime 2023), 밤에 피는 꽃 | Knight Flower (TV)
Event Link: https://the-mane-event.dreamwidth.org/
Pinch Hit Link: Current PHs Found Here
Due Date: April 6th by 11:59 PM UTC
Minimum: 500 words or fanart at the 'nice sketch' stage
The Mane Event is a hair-themed multifandom exchange and at least one requested freeform must be included in the gift.
PH 1 - ベイブレードバースト | Beyblade Burst (Anime), Metal Fight Beyblade | Beyblade Metal Saga, Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's
PH 3 - 镇魂 | Guardian (TV 2018) RPF, 镇魂 | Guardian (TV 2018), 镇魂 | Guardian - priest
PH 4 - NoPixel (Web Series), Video Blogging RPF, Shirokuma Cafe | Polar Bear's Cafe
PH 5 - 阴阳师 | Yīn Yáng Shī | The Yin-yang Master (Movies - Guo Jingming), 陰陽師 | Onmyouji (Anime 2023), 밤에 피는 꽃 | Knight Flower (TV)