Devilman’s Tune of the Day:

The Entire METAL FINGERS Special Herbs Collection, great if you wanna Vibe to DOOM’s Production without deciphering his Rhymes. Nice and Relaxing. And it won’t scare the hoes!

https://youtu.be/IijbXHFyeVw

Before this year’s out, I just want to take a moment to say Thank You. To all those who’ve taken time to reach out to me or just Shoot the Shit. Whether it’s on Newgrounds, Twitter, DeviantArt, Bluesky, etc. It’s been a major help in improving my Mental State after 2020 blindsided me and everyone else.

This Year’s been comprised of Healing, Breaking, and Growing Stronger in all regards for me. Well I didn’t break any bones but still. I plan on being a Better Artist and Person in 2025. And I wish anyone reading Luck in it as well. Almost everyone could use some Luck right now, hopefully we’re all Fighting the Battles Future Generations won’t have to. And that we all can maintain a Sense of Humor and Wonder through it all.

Happy New Year,

Devilman Shotokan

Last Update 2024 Post:

https://cyberneticshotokan.newgrounds.com/news/post/1498539

Devilman’s Tune of the Day:

The Entire LET IT DIE Radio Noise OST.

I’m only sharing one, but I Love this Selection of Songs so much.

https://youtu.be/MZhzAYjFONg

Alrighty I wanna make this one Short and Sweet, but it’s Important.

Everything I mentioned in my Artist Introduction and New Year’s Resolutions Posts, which I’ll link at the End of this, are still a-go. Hell I’ve mentioned this part in passing but I think I need to emphasize it a bit.

2025 is the Year I really step up as a man, I have been already. But, right now my Family needs me more than ever. Especially just being there for my Extended Family more often. I’ve spent a lot of time since 2020 isolating myself in my Work and Study because I’ve been feeling the World’s Sting Hardcore. And this year’s been Good about turning that around. However, a lot of my Family have had really rough times this Year. So Starting Now, I’m going to dedicate a lot more of my Time to be there for them as an extra set of Hands (Faulty As They May Be At Times), and as Emotional Support. I was planning to anyway, but while we had a Good Time for the most part; the Elder Members (Mom, Dad, Sister, Aunt, Grandmother, Uncle, Step Uncle, Cousins) did have some visible struggles. Some more than others. So while I’ll definitely still be around and working on my own stuff, don’t be surprised if I’m gone more often in the Real World. I’ve mentioned this before, and I’ll link these as well. But my Twitter and Bluesky are the Best Places for keeping up with me near-daily. Tho I do still plan on spending more time here again. I’ve spent a lot of my Time Online supporting Strangers (And Making Connections Out Of Some) during the Depressive Isolation. And I plan to still. But it’s time I’m there for my Extended Family and Friends again now that I’ve got something of a stable Resolve once again.

But yeah, Merry Christmas. Happy Kwanza, and have a Happy New Year. Or at least be granted Strength and Good Fortune in the Future. Do Good when you can, but don’t forget to smell the Roses and Enjoy Yourselves however you do. My Relationship with them is Heavily Strained, Heavily. But I hope the Gods smile upon Humanity this 2025. Or can give us Resolve to Fight for Good Will.

Signed, Devilman Shotokan.

New Year’s Resolutions+Artist Introduction Post: https://cyberneticshotokan.newgrounds.com/news/post/1496864

Main Twitter: https://x.com/cyberneticshot1

Bluesky:

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

Ya know, if I remember correctly I’ve already posted those links IN the Artist Introduction. But what the hell can’t hurt to do it again.

CHRISTMAS MOVIE RECOMMENDATIONS:

Gonna make a little post recommending Christmas Movies/Specials as I watch ‘em.

First One’s “That Christmas”. A cute, seemingly British Christmas Movie from this Year that’s about a town kinda banding together to help eachother out.

Watching this one currently, “Alien Xmas”. A cute Stop Motion about an Alien trying to prove himself to his people by stealing all the stuff on Earth during Christmas.

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and have a Happy New Year Everyone! I hang out with Family Hardcore Christmas Eve to the 26th (Sister’s Birthday!) but I might hang around and share Cool Christmasy Stuff under this post and on my other Socials! I watched the Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special again (I Love It), the new Bob’s Burgers Christmas Episode (Also Great), found some Archives of Adult Swim’s Christmas Broadcasts of Christmas Past (Amazing), and plan to catch up on Newer Christmas Stuff too. Might even draw a bit if I feel like it. But even if you don’t celebrate I hope you enjoy the rest of your Year, and have Good Luck in the New Year! I’ll put any Cool Christmas Stuff I wanna share under this Santa Sonic!

A Fun, Ever-Evolving Christmas Playlist I’ve made a few years back comprised of Timeless and Modern Classics. Ranging in various Genres and Stankiness 

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGfPtoxeXywwdV_hjqlkh8X7ooJqYL-z9&si=oFKViCBZ3qgFvO46

Who Needs The Kringle Plug?

Need 🤤

Here’s a YT Playlist I’ve been making that complies a bunch of stuff I like watching around the Holidays, includes a bit of Thanksgiving but mostly Christmas Stuff.

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGfPtoxeXywzN0Kc9GEbAanKSwHfxq1t6&si=fKYXQ50c_-dQTnV3

New Year’s Resolutions Post Here:

https://cyberneticshotokan.newgrounds.com/news/post/1496864

Alrighty Five Days to Christmas, so I’m gonna start a new Christmas Tradition here where I list of some Goals for the New Year and take a quick little look back at what was accomplished/experienced in the Current.

Here’s the Artist Introductions if ya need that, but this post will probably make the Update at the End a little obsolete:

https://cyberneticshotokan.newgrounds.com/news/post/1495817

Anyway, Resolutions First!

• Exercise/Train Regularly Again
• Start Streaming
• Make My VTuber Debut
• Start Animating Again
• Broaden My Artistic Horizons
• Catch Up On My Media Backlog
• Do Commissions
• Explore Newgrounds More
• Start Studying Japanese+Spanish
• Get A Work/Gaming PC Setup
• Balance Work/Life Better

Ok so now onto the Year Retrospective, as well as discussing some of these Resolutions In-Depth.

2024 was the Best Year of the 2020’s for me, in many ways I feel like I’ve gotten past the Super Schizo Depression I’ve been fighting with since 2020. Not only have I made half of my entire Art Catalogue this Year alone, but I’ve also made some steps I’ve should’ve taken already by now. Both in my Artistic Life and my Personal Life. And have gotten a much Healthier Balance of the two. But. This Year’s also been Fucking Rough. You don’t need me to tell you that. It’s been rough on Everyone. There’s been stuff in my Personal Life that’s been Hard. Stuff I’ve seen others going through that’s Hard to see. And stuff I’ve seen in both Artistic and Civilian Life that’s been really hard to see. That along with Death rearing its gluttonous head again in my Life and outside it. It’s been hard to appreciate the Good, but I’ve been able to more because I’ve been more proactive in Fighting Despair. A lot of people will try to avoid Anger and Sadness, but they’re part of being Human too. So it’s better to try to Utilize that Pain, and be in control of it rather than the Opposite. I’ve also allowed myself to just have Fun and reach out to people more. In my Art and Personal Life. It’s not like I was completely closed off or anything the last few years. I just feel more in Balance of everything. Despite a lot of the Chaos me and…well Everyone is surrounded by. Sure, I’m still VERY Angry and Hurt at a lot. But frankly that’s always been a part of me. I grew up experiencing a lot of the Best and Worst Life can offer. It can make me feel Ancient and Infantile all at once. But this Year, in a really Faustian Way, kinda helped me come to terms with a lot of that.

So that aside, 2025 is gonna be the Year I genuinely start progressing with my Life instead of setting up for it. I’ll be able to finally Work and do Commissions sometime next year (It’s Hard To Be Self Sufficient As A Disabled American When Our Current System Will Eat Years Of Your Life Waiting Only To Penalize You If You Can Make Lemonade Outta Crippled Lemons), I’m going to make a effort to start Driving again, despite recent Trauma with this Scary Road I live next to. I used to Drive, Well, as a Kid. And even a bit after my Stroke made it hard to feel how much pressure I apply to the Gas and Brakes. I’ve already made Great Strides in my Art and my Home Life despite everything. I already have Comm Sheets and Artistic TOS cooking, and a few Civvie Jobs in mind. I’ve started doing a lot of those Resolutions already this Year. The Main Goal of 2025 is to get a better Balance of everything. And to stop letting myself get Stunned by Sadness/Anger, rather utilize those Emotions as an additional Fuel of Motivation when Happiness, Humor, and Horniness aren’t cutting it. And to really broaden my Horizons as whole while sharpening my skills. As well as just take better care of my Health while being there for Loved Ones. IRL and Online. And frankly just kinda Mellow Out where it counts. A lot of my Newgrounds Followers especially deserve that last part. Because if you just follow me here and not on Twitter or even Bluesky you’d probably think I’m miserable 24/7. That’s my fault for using my Art Accounts to vent frustrations (A Lot Of Them Born From Art World/Industry Shit), especially here. But it’s important not to Escape from Negativity all the Time, but utilize it in a Healthy Way. Even Weaponize it if the situation calls for it. But yeah I think I’ve said all I really need to with this one folks. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and may we all have a Happier New Year! Peace on Earth and all that Good Will Hallmark Shit. See ya around!

A Repost of the Artist Introduction I’ve written for myself, with a different update at the end if you’d rather skip to that.

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!

Well, with reintroductions out of the way. A new update for the end of this Year. My plans for the New Year haven’t changed much. The End of 2024 has been rough on me and my own. In a lot of ways it reflects how the 2020’s have been. I can say it feels like not only I but the others in my Family have generally been in Higher Spirits and have been able to bounce back from Hardships (Our Own, Or In The World) better than the rest of this decade. Next year if everything goes to plan, I’ll be Driving again; and be able to start getting Work plus doing Commissions. Spent the last few years solidifying a Foundation for my Adult Life. Helping fix up my Parents’ Place, using most of my Disability and my Stimulus Check to get and work on a nice little place next to it. And trying to get better as an Artist while studying various aspects of the World and History. It’s been fulfilling and draining all at once. And my personal Artistic Journey has been much the same. But I’ve said a lot of this in the past. For 2025, I plan on focusing more on getting my VTubing and Streaming in gear along with finding IRL Work when I’ll finally be able to (And Feel Like Less Of A Puppet For A Government I’ve Grown To Resent More And More). As well as just more Time IRL in general. Especially Exercising, I’ve neglected my Training a lot in 2024. It’s not like I’m stopping my Art or anything but I don’t think the pace of New Art will be as frequent. I’ve nearly done Half of the Total Number of Art I’ve done in general this year alone. It’s been Great Practice. And it’s been nice exploring different sites and getting back into interacting with folks here. But especially after a very mixed Holiday Season so far, for Better and definitely Worse. I’m just trying to have a Good Time, and try to get my own Work done while maybe helping others out here and there. I might do some more Art before the Year’s out. But I’m taking it easy until Springtime. Hope you’re standing Strong through your Hardships, and riding the Good Waves you get well. Life’s Waves are Turbulent, Refreshing, and Destructive all at once. But they can be rode through, and it’s momentum harnessed as Inspiration. Even the Bad.

I don’t often like saying things like this to my “Audience”. Because like I’ve said I’m not trying to build a Community. But I do appreciate a ton of you, a lot. I haven’t been a very easy Artist to follow, and I’m surprised some of you have stayed for as long as you have. Let alone try to communicate. But I appreciate it, and Thank You. Especially the ones who’ve tried to reach out and Help me during rough times. Whether it’s here on Newgrounds, on Twitter. Wherever. I’ll try to make the effort shown Worthwhile. I Wish you Good Luck and Good Times. Merry Christmas, or what you do. And Have a Happy New Year. Frankly I think Humanity’s owed one. At least a lot of us are.

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