Land of the Lustrous: Episode 8 FULL LENGTH Reaction!
Added 2024-12-28 18:00:03 +0000 UTC**MALLEABLE HEADPHONE WARNINGS**
The "Rule of 8" on this channel hasn't let me down...but man...I'm not sure I wanted it to live up to its reputation THIS MUCH!
I love Anarcticite SO MUCH and Phos, too, so this episode was pure pain -- even with ALL the remaining mystery, theories, and eagerness to see where this story takes us next! I cannot WAIT! But for now...*SOBS*
LINK TO REACTION: https://share.vidyard.com/watch/kLZyzJfgkXs9BD5sB35Nfv?
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Comments
RIGHT?! *nervous laughter* The Rule of 8 is a vicious one! “Beautiful and hideous” simultaneously is so interesting to describe it, but you’re not wrong! I hate that we not only lost Antarcticite but also Phos had to watch it while being held back by the gold. UGH. That is fair - I agree, that there is so much we can control in our lives, and so much we can’t so I like the idea of smaller parts of the journey that add up to a bigger one. I agree, change is important, as hard and scary as it can be! I LOVE It’s a Wonderful Life, though, so I agree that our influences have trajectories we can’t even begin to understand or realize. That’s awesome about being in healthcare! Now you got me misty-eyed with that note about changing people’s lives one small moment at a time! *heart swells* No, you make sense! So much! Yessss, the Kintsugi thing - I’ve mentioned it in a few other series on the channel, and was trying to find the right word for it in the discussion, but that’s it! Thank you for that and the link! Agreed - who knew these gems could get me in such an emotional state! But YES! Pour one out for Antarcticite! I really feel for them! 😢Cheers, though, to a happy new year and 2025! I agree…lots of change, but let’s hope we navigate it in the best way we can! Thank you for the comment and kind words!
Romaniablack
2025-01-01 15:15:21 +0000 UTCOhhh, I actually would not want to be told directly the themes and such - that would take the fun out of my discovery with the show, but that’s just me! I like to be Sherlock and discover as I go! But yeah, Phos’s journey is so sad – I hate them going through all the pain and grief that they do in this series so far. I just want a happy ending for them! And yes, at what cost does it do for them…I don’t know about the compatibility - I would say that it could work for all gems, they’re just set in their ways and don’t want to break from the norm (no pun intended) like Phos does. I’ll have to bring up your question in a future episode. Yeah, there’s a lot of questions with Adamant, but I am intentionally being receptive and seeing what the series will give me on that, whether it’s the anime or manga. There’s definitely a lot of mystery surrounding him and I want to know more. He’s clearly keeping secrets, for whatever reason. Thanks for the comment! *laughs nervously for future episodes*
Romaniablack
2025-01-01 15:08:51 +0000 UTCYeahhhh all of that is really scary -- I really feel for Phos and their mental well-being in this episode. Thank you for the comment!
Romaniablack
2025-01-01 14:52:34 +0000 UTCThe fact that no one ever blames phos for their own mistakes must make Phos feel even more worthless. Amythest’s near-capture, phos losing their arms, then losing their partner. It’s as if no one ever expects any more from them. At least Phos probably perceives it that way. The guilt from not being punished is even what made Phos want to stay up through winter. You could see Phos denying themself that rest as a form of self punishment and when you pair that with contemplating severing their own arms, I’d say we’ve got some pretty mentally unwell gems on our hands lol.
Flippnote
2024-12-31 15:23:18 +0000 UTCIn retrospect, I'm now glad that the friend who recommended me this show to me told me directly what it was supposed to be about, because find out while watching doesn't seem like a lot of fun XD Everything about Phos' journey just hits so hard, I swear. How in their quest to become stronger they have to shed pieces of who they are, their memories, or remain as they were, fragile and purposeless. You know, while I make myself the same questions about Adamant's origin, as he did say that the shore they go to is the place "they were born" and does not include himself there, I also find interesting that the purpose of the gemstones is assigned by him. We have seen from the beginning of the story how he is not exactly infallible at it, or maybe even the best, as we have Phos, Dia, and Cinnabar questioning or struggling with the purpose he assigned them. Now, in his defense, he does admit that it is his fault that he has not being able to find a good fit for, at least, Cinnabar but, it does beg the question, why is it him who has this job? Sure, I'm sure that dropping into existence fully grown most be disorienting and confusing, but I'm sure the gemstones could have figured things out, they seem capable and smart enough for it. I don't know, just, the more we learn about Adamant, the more questions I get. I like his fatherly figure, I do think he cares, but he is shady as heck. Seeing how the gemstones come to be was really cool, though. Not how I had pictured that at all, let me tell you. And Phos has arms again, but at what cost? T_T It does bring to mind the question if all the gemstones are as compatible with other materials or if this is a Phos only quality, maybe because of their gemstone? And makes me wonder if the other parts that humanity was divided in could also fuse with other materials/beings, or if this is a quality unique to the "bones" and what that could mean for humanity. I cannot make head or tail of this story easily, but it sure brings a lot of questions to the forefront of my mind.
Alexandra Q
2024-12-29 02:05:34 +0000 UTCWell, shit! That was traumatic! The rule of 8 wins again! That gold is beautiful and hideous at the same time. The way the gold hands smother Phos gives me anxiety. But, If it wasn’t for that, she would have been taken as well. RIP Antarcticite. To have Phos witness such a violent destruction and not being able to do anything about it must be well, devastating. I don’t know how to feel about the question of why we exist and what is the point. Have I got an answer to this philosophical question? Well, I don’t think that is the question that one should ask. I think the focus should be smaller, more personal of a question. What meaning do we bring to our lives and to others around us through our actions. To me we only have control over our own lives to an extent. It is part of the journey of life, to change. To remain unchanged means that we are stagnant and we have learned nothing. Change is important. I was thinking about my earliest memories and, I have long since forgotten them. Every night we go to sleep and our brain “forgets “ things so it has room to learn new things. Of course we are not gems, but we forget all the time. Humans are crap at remembering anything! I have definitely changed since being an infant, my life experiences, my traumas, triumphs and my forgetfulness has made it so. The influence of one person (or gem) on another, reminds me of “It’s a Wonderful Life”. We do move through this life and affect others positively and negatively. That is one reason I went into healthcare as a career. I have seen children grow up and go to college. I know I helped in my small way. You being a teacher know what I’m talking about I’m sure better than most. I think it takes a certain viewpoint to recognize that we all influence people around us. Even the person serving us food. We affect everyone! I hope this makes sense and I’m not just rambling! 😅 Phos being reinforced by the gold reminds me of the look of Kintsugi. It’s also very symbolic of what is happening to them. Kintsugi video: https://youtu.be/r9LMKGte0UU?si=x0IjeCcYKWjXS1Cq Embrace damage: https://youtu.be/lT55_u8URU0?si=YrjhtHSaTziz_WDa Another great reaction and more nail biting! Who knew cute gems could do these things to our hearts! 😭 well, pour one out for Antarcticite and let’s see what happens to Phos….🧐 cheers and Happy New Year! 2025 is going to cause lots of change…….
Moominkomet
2024-12-29 01:57:37 +0000 UTC
