Happy Pride Month People! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️😊🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

Gonna make these a regular thing every June, to take stock of what’s been accomplished and to let you guys know how I’m doing. Can’t remember if I did one of these Last Year but nonetheless.

This Year has been BUSY. Been working extra hard damn near everyday on fixing up the House and raising Puppies. But I’m getting a good pace with balancing that and Art again. The last half of 2024 and start of 2025 was very hard for me and my Family. In a way though I think all that direct hardship helped steel my resolve again, that plus spending more time with my Family and Pets. We’ve made a lot of progress on the Home for the new Pups, they’ve also helped us all recover.

That said they’re getting big now so I’m going to dedicate more time to Training them soon. They catch on fast but are all little Tasmanian Devils too. Taking the Yearly Trip to the Ocean in a few weeks as well so my Art might slow a bit. But I did just get some new equipment to play with, including some new Sketchbooks.

Still waiting for Approval to start looking for Work, Art and otherwise. But that should be done this Year.

That’s about it for updates regarding what I’m up to. I’ll link another News Post with all Art Plans I plan on doing in the near future. Like I’ve said before anything I can’t get done now I’ll go for later.

https://cyberneticshotokan.newgrounds.com/news/post/1531547

Edit: Kinda taking this June as a Semi-Vacation. I already hinted at it but I should say I’ll be doing a little less Art this month outright.

Ok.

So now we talk about where my head’s been at. This Year’s been a lot but I’m dealing with it all much much better than the rest of the Decade. Even better than Last Year. Which is Good because don’t get me wrong. There’s a lot I’m Angry about in the World, not being able to do much is maddening as well at times. I’ve got a good balance of Work, Fun, and Contemplation again though and more importantly not being stunned for weeks by the Hard Times in my Life or in Communities I Love.

That all might be a bit repetitive yeah, it has been a repetitive few months in many ways. But also consistently making progress on something. Going to really appreciate the Mini Vacation later this June.

Guess that’s really all I have to say for now. Doing mostly good, getting stuff done, and going to be busier this month so a bit less Art will be out. I’ve got other things on the mind but I don’t want to make this very long. My Twitter and Bluesky are good places for seeing my Thoughts on whatever. I will make more casual News Posts here too I just don’t want to clutter it.

There is one thing I want to ask of anyone reading this. There are YouTubers called Technicals and Kusari. They’ve both made videos discussing the Melee’s Community’s mistreatment of Aziz “Hax$” Al-Yami. I was a casual fan of his as a kid, but his work on the BOXX inspired me when I was young. Learning more about him post-mortem is as well. But unfortunately his Death feels like the culmination of all the Darkness in the Smash Community. It seems abundantly clear that scum involved in his harassment/mistreatment are abusing YouTube’s Report System on both Kusari and Technicals’ Investigations. YouTube only cares about quelling noise and have been easily manipulated since I was a kid. I’m sick of it.

I’m asking you to please go watch, archive, and share both of those videos so those sick bastards don’t get to run from this, and so the Community never forgets how badly they failed someone who dedicated his Life to the Scene.

Rest in Peace Aziz.

Anyway I’ll cut here. Happy Pride Month people, and Men’s Mental Health Awareness too I guess. Sweet gesture having the month dedicated to both. Take care of yourselves, but Live too

No Devilman Tune of the Day just found it now and felt like sharing

https://youtu.be/UQPHMAedxBg

Haven’t done one of these in a while, huh? 

Felt like sharing this tho it’s still very much a Work-in-Progress. A Lighthearted Punk Playlist for getting pumped up! I’ll make a Heavier one to compliment/contrast it.

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGfPtoxeXywyD_3xU0EWrNBZFuXVxOYKw&si=UheiSZOlPHbbhWGj

I’ve got the urge to draw Superheroes, VTubers, Scenery, Slashers, Gore, and Hentai.

Been Edging That Edgy Art Arc II For A Bit Now.

I think a few more Tame Pieces to sharpen the Skill, some Rendering Exercises, then I’ll do some Back-to-Back Edge for a bit.

Whenever I’m satisfied I’ll try to do a Healthy Diet of these pieces on a whim and work on the Art Series I’ve planned.

Thinking about more Shitposty or Random “Check This Shit Out!” Kinda Posts more often. Not really sure why I haven’t, just felt like using these for more substantial Updates and stuff. But I can always just link Important Updates.

Yeah screw it I’ll do that!

Taking a little Cheat Day to be productive and I’m currently trying to Finish the Deadpool WIP I’ve had for a while now

Gotta take a few days to be easy on my hand, nothing bad. Actually something Awesome!

Got My First Tattoo Today!

I was always curious how I’d react to the pen. Thought I’d Bitch Out, but nah man that was actually Relaxing for my hand.

Still, gotta baby it for a few so no draw.

No Gaming either 😔

That said I got a sick Nerd Haul Today. I’ll show some later, need to rest after a long day.

I’ll hang around, but no draw for bit.

Guys that was Incredible.

Gura’s Graduation Concert was Incredible. Not much more to say, even had a Halloween Song and hearing Ash Again for the first time that way felt very fitting.

And it was Beautiful.

I got misty eyed when she almost started crying.

But she stayed Strong and was a Positive Beacon to the End.

I won’t lie, this really rekindled some of the Wonder I have for VTubing. So, Thanks Gura.

Myth, Hololive, Chumbuds new and old. It’s so ok to be sad right now, but keep your heads held high.

And all this Kindness I’ve seen you all share to her and eachother in our Hearts.

That too was so sweet btw seeing people these last few days in Chat or here show so much Love all around.

It really reminds me how much Good VTubing has and can Inspire.

Firstly here’s my Artist Introduction if you’re a Newcomer.

https://cyberneticshotokan.newgrounds.com/news/post/1531095

With that out of the way let’s get started.

So after a grueling end of 2024 and start of 2025, things have been turning towards the better. For the last few weeks I’ve been doing some Major Housework with the weather getting good and taking up more Responsibilities. So my Art Work will be very spur of the moment, more so than usual.

I’ll still work on previously listed projects but I’m not going in any order. Just working on what I want when I can.

Hopefully soon I can start doing Comms and other paid Art Stuff but I have to wait an indeterminate amount of Time for approval as to not risk my Disability Benefits. It’s so annoying but thems the breaks.

A lot of this year is stuff I’ve been planning and working on for Years finally coming to fruition, but for now I’m just biding my Time with Personal Projects and Art.

Despite everything of the last few months I can confidently say I’m in the Healthiest Mental Condition I’ve been in this year. Getting back into shape Physically too.

Gonna spend a lot more time hanging around here and other Socials. And I’m really gonna try Experimenting with the Work I put out.

I was taking Requests but for now it’s probably best that I don’t so I don’t waste anyone’s Time. There are so many Talented Artists damn near everywhere I look and I know I have so much further to go as an Artist.

All that said I’m pretty content with where things are at for me, finally. But I need to make sure that doesn’t become Complacency.

So to wrap this up, I’ll generally be in this same type of Flow until I get the ok to Work. Whenever that happens I’m going to both look for IRL Work and get all Professional Artist Shit ready to go. I’d Love to start Streaming this year as well but some more prep needs to be done before that.

Hope to showcase some Cool Shit soon!

And to any Longtime Followers, Fans, or Friends. Thanks for putting up with my bouts of Insanity this Decade. I started this when I was 19, right before the World really went Insane in 2020. I’m gonna be 26 this year. It’s been a Crazy Ride, but a Fulfilling One too!

As much as I plan for it, no one knows Tomorrow. But I’ll be around making Art until I’m Physically or Mentally Incapable. While remembering to Live. For Myself, My Loved Ones, and to enrich my Art.

Take Care People!

✌️

Signed, Devilman Shotokan.

Go Watch That Shit!

It’s just absolutely Perfect, nothing else to say really.

Watching an episode of one of my First Anime, redone as a Collaborative Newgrounds Project. I won’t lie I got that same feeling of being Mesmerized by both like I did as a kid. It’s So Fun!

Hello! I am Devilman Shotokan, an aspiring Indie Artist and soon-to-be VTuber. I specialize in Traditional Illustration, but I also enjoy Creative and Analytical Writing. I’ve also been expanding the mediums I play around in. I’m a Demonic Reploid who’s Designed for Combat but Obsessed with Creation. Most tend to either call me Devilman or Shoto, either is fine by me. As well as Ray (Maybe. I Need To Think On That One A Bit). I’ve got a Deep Love for Art, the mediums I love most being Video Games, Animation, Film, Music, and Books/Comics. I try not to tie myself down with Genres too much, but I do have my Preferences which can be apparent. I Love Superheroes, Horror, Cartoons, and other Expressive Subjects like that. But do like more Down-to-Earth Stuff as well. I also enjoy studying Science, History, Art Culture, and Mythology. I’m always focused on my Art before any Streaming endeavors. But I do plan on balancing that out a bit more since Streaming is not only a Good Chance to have productive Downtime, but is a Great Way to connect to others and learn a bit more about the World.

Newgrounds is my Artistic Home Base. But DeviantArt is becoming a Close Second quickly. I Love Exploring both Wholesome and Edgy Subject-Matter, often appreciating Art that blends the Two the most. I don’t Stream yet. But I plan to on Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, and any place that catches my Eye. I’ll add links to my Art Socials underneath this soon, and Edit this post to add more in the Future.

LinkLog (If Linktree Wasn’t A Paid Service):

Main Twitter:

https://x.com/cyberneticshot1

DeviantArt:

https://www.deviantart.com/thedevilmansden

Substack:

https://substack.com/@devilmandiaries2

SFW Twitter:

https://x.com/dendevilmans

NSFW Twitter:

https://x.com/devildungeons

Bluesky (Not Twitter):

https://bsky.app/profile/devilmanshotokan.bsky.social

I plan to spend more balanced amounts of Time here and at the others from now on. But I spend a lot of Time on Twitter since despite its deserved reputation it still can be a Great Source of Interaction and Information. So if you’d like to see me Brain Dump about whatever, that’s the Best Place. I’ve also got a SFW and NSFW Alt there if you’d like to cater the Intensity of the Content you’d see from me. Newgrounds and DeviantArt are MUCH better for Artistic Curation/Filtration tho. So if you’re only interested in my Art those are your Best Bets.

On a more Real World Note, I have the condition known as CMT (Charcot-Marie-Tooth. Not Country Music Television). It’s a form of both Muscular Dystrophy and a Neurological Disorder, it also affects my Immune System to a degree. I am very fortunate to have a variation of the Condition that leaves me pretty much Able-Bodied, Martial Arts and Swimming being my Best Forms of Exercise to Combat the Muscular Degeneration (Fortunately I Can Also Build Muscle Fast Which Helps). However, even though it’s been nearly a decade since; it did lead to me suffering from a Week of Strokes/Seizures back in 2015. I’m also a Soul who’s seen a lot in its Time. But despite some of the Harrowing Shit I’ve been through, some which No Person should Suffer. This World has shown me more Kindness than not. So since I was Young, I figured being an Artist/Entertainer would be the Best Way I could contribute to Humanity without getting in it’s way. Since I could help inspire those more Practically Useful than myself while doing what I can in my own Life. The Last Few Years I’ve had to come to terms with a lot, and felt the grip of Insanity in the process. But 2024 has been a Year of Healing and getting back on Track. Despite it’s own difficulties at times.

Here’s a few more things from my “Pin Prime” on Twitter to inform ya’ll about me. And a News Post about this Year that includes an Earlier Post detailing the Plans I have for the Foreseeable Future.

https://cyberneticshotokan.newgrounds.com/news/post/1486158

• If I Retweet/Share your Work and you'd rather I not, just let me know and I'll take it down soon after.

Figured now that I'm sharing Music/Other’s Creations on my Socials I should be clear on that.

I don't have the Tools I Want for Streaming yet.

But when I do expect these kinda Streams:

• Gaming

• Watchalongs

• DJ/Music Sharing Vibe Zones

• Creative Work Streams

• Storytelling Streams

• Interviews?

• News Streams?

• TTRPG Streams

• Content Warning: The Beware of Content isn't just to sound Cute. If you follow, we’ll frankly expect Horrific and Explicit Material. I won't retweet anything Hyper Lewd/Hyper Gory except in October for Spooky Season.

• I believe that Anyone should make Any Art they desire. I have things I don't like Subject-Wise but l will not Demonize you unless your Personality/Demeanor/Conduct is Condemnable. And while I don't want a Hivemind of Followers I hope you all can do the same.

• Furthermore I do not like Policing Jokes or Art. At all if I can help it. But if you’re going for straight-up Harassment get the Fuck out of here. Having Heated Debates is one thing, Harassment’s another.

• That said: I do not believe a Block should be a Forever Thing. Not that I'll make a habit of reversing blocks, but I don't like the Idea of Permanently Burning Bridges.

• For an actual list of what to expect for Content to be Wary Of, from myself and people I follow:

• Bloody Gory Horror

• Extreme Sexual Content

• Political Expression/Exploration

• This isn't technically my NSFW Account, or a Political/Drama Focused Space. But I don’t like Restriction.

• VTubing-Related Concerns: I may be very interested in it, and open to RP (When TTRPG Is Involved) as well as having Lore I'm building quietly. But I'm not playing into a Character with my VTubing Endeavors. It's more for an Avatar to have.

• As of November 29, 2024; I’m still in Pre-Debut VTweeter phase. But I plan to start Streaming within 2025. And am close to being done with Preparations.

• Figured I'd put this here for Future Reference: I go by Eastern Standard Time, in the U.S.

• I am not in a position to pay for Commissions right now, nor getting paid for my own services. I just learned I can Donate on Streams without fucking up my Disability. Maybe. But that mostly goes towards Necessities/Bills. Merch is an Easy Buy tho. This should be resolved sometime in 2025.

• One Thing I really want to do is start doing Reviews on Indie Art and Artists. Especially for Games and Animation. Because there's so much out there that's Underrated. And given how unappreciated these Mediums I Love still are, I want to do my part to aid changing that.

• I'm not looking to foster a Community but a Vibe. One that can swap back and forth from talking about Cutesy Shit, Edgy/Risqué Shit, or Serious Shit whenever. Not interested in policing Followers or Callouts too. At least not really for the latter.

• I have to deal with Health Issues, and bouts of PTSD. So forgive me if I disappear at Times, go on unhinged rants, or frankly discuss either. I'm avoiding that nowadays but this Decades seen both get worse. Tho in 2024 my Mentality has Restabilized quite a bit so that's a Plus.

• I’m getting more open to taking Art Requests. It'll be a Good Way to practice discipline with my Art and warmup for Commissions. I'll apply the same rules I'm cooking tor Comms. 4-8 a month. First come First serve. Maybe 2-4 at a time will be a better start tho. Currently Crafting a TOS/Comm Sheet.

• My DMs are always open to chat, Business or Casual. A big part of my reason for making Art Socials is to talk to others and learn perspectives. I can also be Flirty and Affectionate. But I’m not looking for Relationships.

I’ll edit this to add things like Schedules and Links in the Future. Maybe I’ll add some of my Favorite Art/Writing as a sampler too. All of that will be underneath this. But for now that’s really all you need to know about me. Enjoy your stay in The Devilman’s Den!

First addition to this new edition of the Artist Introduction is a list of plans for 2025 I wrote a bit ago, check it out if interested! Anything I can’t complete this year will be pushed into the next as always.

https://cyberneticshotokan.newgrounds.com/news/post/1509131

So a lot has been going on in my Life. December 2024 up to now has had a lot of major shifts for me and mine going on. A lot of it very harrowing and not in need of reiteration. But. The start of Spring has been pretty good. A lot of the shit from that span of Time still hurts but I’ve also been getting a lot of Personal Projects done with Family. I have been working on Art Stuff too but Life’s taking a lot more priority. My Phone’s Camera was recently damaged too but now I have a fix until I get a replacement. I’ve got a lot of WIPs, and a lot I want to do. The Day after this post I’m gonna really start tackling that stuff again. Completing WIPs and starting some new pieces too. Going real Scattershot for a bit. Serene, Scary, Sexy, Stylish are the types of Illustrations I’ll be focusing on. From Peaceful, Pleasurable, and Painful. With different combinations too. Trying to really stretch my Boundaries with my Style. I’ll still do listed Projects, but for a little while right now I’m really going to just Draw on a whim. I’ll be doing more Writing too, Creative and Observation/Analysis. Whenever I have Time and Motivation.

This Year was Hell at the Start but it’s genuinely turning around quickly. At least personally.

So yeah not much else to say. I’ll write any Future Updates under this or with this linked. Hope to share some Work soon!