I could’ve waited a bit, but it’s Friday the 13th so might as well while the Night’s Young.

Just got done watching Never Hike Alone, it the Snow, and 2 by Womp Stomp Studios.

I wasn’t expecting an ongoing Narrative between them, but it’s REALLY GOOD. Seriously watching them Back-to-Back was the Right Call!

I’d say more, but I want to write a Review.

If you want a Quick Recommendation: Watch ‘Em Tonight or on another Friday the 13th, they start off Good and only get Better. Never Hike Alone 2 being FANTASTIC. And watching all 3 takes almost as long as watching Terrifier 2 or something. So Go, Watch ‘Em!

Previous Update Post: https://cyberneticshotokan.newgrounds.com/news/post/1494997

Here’s the Previous Post if you want to now what’s up Context-Wise: https://cyberneticshotokan.newgrounds.com/news/post/1494822

I just wanted to share a bit about a Good Day to offset the Bad a bit.

Fucking looooong ass day. But not a bad one. Housesitting and not having my Sketchbook or anything Work Related near me gave me a lot of Time to Relax early on. But it got pretty hectic after I was done, but now it’s finally calming down again.

But it was still ultimately a Good Day. Got some time to Relax at my other place by myself (And The Dogs) which I haven’t done in a while. Did some Sword Training which felt Amazing after a while of not. And even watched my First Gawr Gura Stream!

It was the First and Second of her Dead by Daylight VOD Playlist. I didn’t realize she’d be into Horror as much as she is, or how she kinda Kicks Ass at DBD. It was nice seeing Old DBD, damn I miss Hook Grabs, and just two Fun Times all around.

May be Worn Out. But was a Good Day.

The only rough parts were the occasional Spikes of Grief, Nerve Pain from Storm/Air Pressure, and some Annoying Stuff I don’t need to get into.

Oh and being Sore after a long day.

But Today, and Last Night where Times I needed after what happened.

Anyway go Treat Yourselves ✌️

Also I’m a little late, but have you guys seen the Trailer for 28 Years Later? Holy Shit.

I think it’s the only Trailer that’s really creeped me out and unsettled me. I don’t even want to spoil it just watch it. It’s so effective as Art of it’s own.

youtu.be/mcvLKldPM08

If you need to know what I’m talking about, here you go: https://cyberneticshotokan.newgrounds.com/news/post/1494557

Anyway.

Edit: I still wasn’t feeling too great writing this, but I am doing better. So in a less morose fashion: I’ll still be hanging around my socials and working on Art. Because that along with getting IRL Goals done helps me out when I’m going through shit. But I’m also gonna be a lot more on and off than I’ve been for a bit. Basically said that already for the Holidays but it’ll probably be more than I thought. If you want to hear from me most consistently/up-to-date; my Twitter’s where you’ll want to go, but Bluesky is also an option. I try to inform all my Art Socials as much as possible with the Important Shit. But if you just wanna hear me Brain Dump or Share Cool Shit/Shitposts then yeah Twitter. I do plan on using these News Posts more casually again as well like I’ve mentioned. And I plan on doing some Consistent Writing again. Been working on one that’ll be even more robust because I got the Series’ Second Volume. That’s on Substack. My Twitter can be Chaotic but with me just shooting the shit most the Time it’s a lot more Chill than this Big Ass News Posts would imply. I do want to start commenting around here more often too, used to a lot back then and have been more often on the other Socials. Mostly stopped because I was “Reviewing” a lot of Art here and just talking ‘bout how it’s made. And I kinda felt like I was running out of things to say and didn’t want to be a bother. But, feeling reassured about that nowadays. And part of that was mainly exploring Illustrations here when there’s so much Art. But I’m starting to get sidetracked. So this is basically what ya’ll need to know for now. In like a week I’ll Repost the Artist Introduction, but with new info at the bottom as well. You can still read what’s below this Edit but if you can’t stomach Sad Shit atm I get it. That’s why I wrote this edit. Anyway have a Good One. 💓🫀💓

✌️

Hey, back with a clearer mind.

I’m feeling…better I guess. With things like this the emotions tend to burn fast. Actually crying helped too. Along with blasting Music.

I’m not really sure what to do. I don’t want to become stagnant in emotional purgatory.

But I don’t want to be a bother either.

Not drawing for a few days is making the urge build up. As well as seeing Cool Art on various sites.

I might just post art, and shut the fuck up for a while. Or just be very on and off. Idk.

Anyway yeah. Sorry if I worried you.

💓🫀💓

Also here’s this if you need Introductions. Sorry ya caught me during a Meltdown if you’re new around here. Life’s Cool but it can also be Cruel.

https://cyberneticshotokan.newgrounds.com/news/post/1492016

I need to go.

I don’t know how long.

Dog died.

I hate living next to this fucking road.

Update:

Part of me wants to stay off these Socials until sometime in the New Year. But it can also be comforting to me just hanging out and looking at Art while chatting to Artists.

I don’t know what I’ll do. It still doesn’t feel real.

Update #2: I’ll probably be very, very on and off for the rest of December. If not longer.

I’m sorry that a lot of my time these 5 Years has been like this.

“Oh I’m Doing Good! Oh wait something in my Personal Life or in the World’s happened that’s really shaken me”.

Take care folks.

Gonna try this out for once here and see how ya’ll like it. I actually have done some in the past I think but that’s been with the Comments. Anyway without further ado…

Devilman’s Tune of the Day:

Bustin’ Out this Holiday Classic again is a Nice Feeling, a DOOM Mix with a Nice Pace and Runtime. Fucking Exudes The Christmas Spirit, just with a blend of some Mellow Realism blending with the Festivities. Like the Best Christmas Stories.

https://youtu.be/EwzBjBHfDIs

I might not do this as much as on my other Socials, but just because it feels a bit strange to share others’ Work on my Main Art Page, But I felt like sharing this in particular ‘cause ‘Tia The Season. Enjoy!

I’ve been considering it for a little while now.

I don’t really care, especially since Newgrounds’ Ratings Toggle is Very Great at filtering what Content you want to see, even if it’s not the Artist you’re looking at and just in their Favs.

But I’ll Ask Ya’ll. This mainly concerns the 29 of you following me but any Input is Appreciated.

Should I make an Alt Account for Newgrounds? And should it be an SFW or NSFW one? I’ll leave this up for a Week. I figure none of ya will really care because of the Rating Toggle. But figured I’d ask.

Previous News Post: https://cyberneticshotokan.newgrounds.com/news/post/1492016

Making this post to serve as an Artist/VTuber Introduction for myself. As well as share one more update for 2024. I’ll add this at the bottom of Future News Posts to not bury this, and so I can start using the NG News Posts more casually again. Anyway without further ado:

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. But for now that’s really all you need to know about me. Enjoy your stay in The Devilman’s Den!

Now for an Update for Winter 2024-2025.

I have done SO much work this Year. And it’s all been very fulfilling, but exhausting. So I’m slowing down my Art Output considerably until sometime after New Year’s. Not Stopping, just slowing down for more R and R; as well as time for Winter Chores, Holidays, and Family. My October and November were pretty good all around. But hectic too. At Times, devastating. I’m still holding out a bit of Hope. But, my Childhood Cat I’ve had for more than a Decade has been gone for a Month now. He’s done this before, but he may have also decided it was his time. And went on One More Adventure. Unfortunately, Death has been a part of my Life since I was Young. It never gets easier to lose Loved Ones, it may hurt quicker which is easier in a way. But still Hurts Intensely all the same. It’s starting to subside, but another part of the reason I’m slowing down until after New Year’s is to spend more time with my Loved Ones. Because I’ve been working very hard even before I started my Art Career. Apologies for this to end on a bit of a Sad Note for now. But I did spend a lot of time with him and my Family this Summer too. And he was Happy before he left. And if he is truly gone, he at least left doing what he Loved. Adventuring. May we all have such Good Ends.

Anyway thus concludes this News Post. I’ll link this at the Bottom of each Future Post. Because I want to use these more Casually like I used to again, while still using them to Inform Ya’ll. I Hope you had a Good Thanksgiving. Even if you don’t Celebrate.

Here’s to a Happy Holidays, and New Year!

Devilman Shotokan, Signing Off.

I’ll take Time to Work, but we’re rolling into the Holiday Season FAST. So until after Christmas I’ll be slowing down quite considerably on Drawing at least. But I’ll be hanging around Socials more.

I know some of you probably don’t care about Thanksgiving,and those who do might be nervous seeing some Family given there’s still a lot of Tension after the Election; but I hope that even if you decide you can’t reconcile those differences that you can find some Respite that day.

Thanksgiving tends to have a bad connotation to it nowadays and it’s not unwarranted to think of it like that. But I like to see it as a time of Preparation and Appreciation. Preparing for the Winter and the coming year while taking time to appreciate where you’re at in Life. And to start Opening your Heart to spread some Kindness during Winter, which is a time that can be Tough for a lot of reasons for people. Not overextending, just taking the Time to kind of share Good Will that’s been shown to you onto others. So that Good Will spreads as far as it can.

Anyway I’ll not ramble. Like I said, Art at least is going to significantly slow down until after Christmas. After then I’ll also write a News Post that’ll serve a few different purposes, but mainly as an Artist Introduction I’ll link on every following post; as well as a New Year’s Resolution/Art Plans List for 2025. Anyway take care of yourselves Chooms.

Currently on Episode 4, Dandadan is the kind of Wild, Crazy Shit I adore. 

Helps that I also grew up with an Interest in Occult and Alien Shit.

But God, This Is The Definition Of Fun!

You bet your Asses I’m drawing the Hell outta these Characters.

Man Rolling Up on Episode 4’s End. I Adore This Shit 😂

Also these Episode Names are just South Park Episode Names and I Love It

Episode 5: “Like, Where Are Your Balls?!”

It’s something I’ve been trying to keep Alive for the past few years, and successfully too. My Competitive Spirit.

But if you need something to Fire You Up and Spark your Competitive Spirit I Highly Recommend these vids. I get So Inspired by stuff like this.

https://youtu.be/Vnxvpv1PWcQ

https://youtu.be/b4Kc1p6Iat8

https://youtu.be/3Kq2hJ0VDWw