While Jonas Kaufmann’s 2022 best-of album can benefit from more variety in recorded repertoire, it is still a nice listen, especially for die-hard Jonas Kaufmann fans. Please enjoy my review and let me know your opinions as well.
January 2024
A youthful cavalcade of seven sopranos, a mezzo-soprano, a tenor, and a baritone step up to the stage and perform arias and songs to their skills’ content. Please enjoy my review and let me know your opinions.
First review of 2024, so why don’t we start off with GameCube and wrestling games.
This headcanon meme originally belongs to Drago-Pantherforever and is dedicated to all of the wonderful shippers of Superman x Wonder Woman, Ryu x Chun-Li, Ken x Cammy, Roy x Riza, Eric x Taylor, Inuyasha x Ayame, and Raymond x Alex as well as those entertained by the thought of these seven power couples forming their own epic team. Sit back, relax, and revel in my headcanon of placing seven of my favorite power couples in one space and having them work together to the point of being akin to a family. It says something when seven power couples forming a league is one of the most epic sights of all time. Consider this. When Superman’s and Wonder Woman’s mythical epicness, Ryu’s and Chun-Li’s magnificent reverence, Ken’s and Cammy’s marvelous fierceness, Roy’s and Riza’s military fortitude, Eric’s and Taylor’s majestic steeliness, Inuyasha’s and Ayame’s mighty strength, and Raymond’s and Alex’s magnanimous charisma are thoroughly combined, they create a league of powerful power couples that are the envy of many couples. No doubt that their seven positive attributes can enlighten families, save the world from vile invaders, protect innocent civilians, and thoroughly gauge their fighting spirit. Nothing on this earth can be more promising than the prospect of seven power couples who can accomplish deeds with confidence, strength, stamina, and brilliance with all of their being. This is especially true when Superman and Wonder Woman lead the helm, do so with diligence, determination, and setting a great example for their six power couple friends and allies, and maintaining duty and honor. This league of super-strong power couples shall have various responsibilities delegated to them. Superman and Wonder Woman are the leaders akin to being the lord-high king and queen of power couples, thanks to their grit, upright sense of duty, and infallible sense of honor. Ryu and Chun-Li as well as Ken and Cammy are the battle couples fortifying the league with their combat prowess and martial arts expertise, especially with their collective knowledge of Shotokan Karate, Kyokushin Karate, Judo, Kenpo, Kickboxing, Jujitsu, and Combatives. Roy and Riza as well as Eric and Taylor are the military couples who heighten the protection of the league with their expertise as militants, considering how effective Roy’s fire alchemy powers, Riza’s sniper, Eric’s Quantum Defender, and Taylor’s Golden Eagle Sword are against any form of artillery. Inuyasha and Ayame are the ferociously super strong brawler couple who use their super strength to not only protect their friends but also their home in the Northern Yoro Tribe. Raymond and Alex are the staunch peacekeepers who keep the league in harmonious synergy. Because Superman and Wonder Woman possess mythical amounts of super strength and steely stamina, they would even train their six power couple friends as effectively as possible. Superman and Wonder Woman would inspire Ryu and Chun-Li to grow in balance and synergy, Ken and Cammy to challenge their personal bests, Roy and Riza to increase their military protocol’s effectivity, Eric and Taylor to implement their combative skills as the Red Quantum Ranger and Yellow Eagle Ranger respectively for protective means, Inuyasha and Ayame to exercise righteous fury against opponents, and Raymond and Alex to further build up on their combat skills. Physical strength is one great attribute that sees Superman, Ryu, Ken, Roy, Eric, Inuyasha, and Raymond grow in super strength and muscular virility with weightlifting, Pankration, Vale Tudo, Combat Sambo, and Kapu Kuialua. Mighty combat prowess is also one attribute that sees Wonder Woman, Chun-Li, Cammy, Riza, Taylor, Ayame, and Alex grow in speed and stamina in circuit training, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, and Boxing. It is full steam ahead in mighty power. All seven power couples would even cheer for each other’s great endeavors. Superman’s and Wonder Woman’s tenure in saving the universe from invaders and corrupt villains is worthy of admiration. Ryu’s and Chun-Li’s ability to embrace the martial arts codes of honor and integrity serves as an unbreakable bedrock. Ken’s and Cammy’s strong will to challenge themselves and each other as combatants and as people is what fortifies an amazingly dynamic relationship. Roy’s and Riza’s military prowess is what fortifies their reputation for protecting troops and civilians alike from terrorism and cruelty. Eric’s and Taylor’s authoritative duty to citizens using their honor codes as Power Rangers and soldiers can never be questioned, let alone challenged. Inuyasha’s and Ayame’s overpoweringly super strength as the strongest fighters are what fortifies the team, makes them win in various combat tournaments and intimidates those willing to besmirch their abode. Raymond’s and Alex’s charismatic warmth is earned in maintaining peace and harmony in the league. Therefore, they encourage and champion each other. Who they empower outside their inner circle matters the most as much as who they empower in their team. Superman and Wonder Woman would initiate Ryu, Chun-Li, Ken, Cammy, Roy, Riza, Eric, Taylor, Inuyasha, Ayame, Raymond, and Alex to use their physical skills to encourage civilians to also defend themselves. Superman and Wonder Woman would encourage lessons on duty and responsibility while using strength training exercises. Ryu and Chun-Li would incorporate Karate and Jujutsu as steps toward balance, synergy, honor, and integrity in people’s lives as martial artists. Ken and Cammy would integrate Kenpo and Judo as building blocks for solidarity, discipline, developing a good attitude, and confidence. Roy and Riza would train people in self-defense and using military tactics when dealing with invaders. Eric and Taylor would implement circuit training and combatives for protective purposes. Inuyasha and Ayame would train people in hybrid martial arts such as Pankration and Kyuk Too Ki. Raymond and Alex would have exciting fitness routines as their routine. People would be truly grateful for them. The League of Super Strong Power Couples headed by Superman and Wonder Woman shows abundant promise and great service to the people they protect and serve with honor, dignity, fortitude, formidability, responsibility, courage, and love. Fighting against evil and protecting the universe may be wonderful. Having seven power couples training intensely with each other…
This “What if Person A Protects Person B” Meme originally belongs to MagicalKeyPizzaDan and is dedicated to all of the wonderful shippers of Superman x Wonder Woman, Ryu x Chun-Li, Ken x Cammy, Roy x Riza, Eric x Taylor, Inuyasha x Ayame, and Raymond x Alex as well as those entertained by the thought of Ryu, Chun-Li, Ken, Cammy, Roy, Riza, Eric, Taylor, Raymond, and Alex protecting Superman and Wonder Woman, who they value as their best friends for life. Sit back, relax, and revel in the unquestionable loyalty that Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li, Cammy, Roy, Eric, Riza, Taylor, Inuyasha, Raymond, Ayame, and Alex have for Superman and Wonder Woman. Superman’s and Wonder Woman’s genuinely unbreakable friendship with Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li, Cammy, Roy, Eric, Riza, Taylor, Inuyasha, Raymond, Ayame, and Alex explicitly demonstrates that strength does come in numbers. In return, their six power couple friends, comrades, and allies exercise loyalty, kindness, and unconditional appreciation for Superman and Wonder Woman, especially in times of strife, toil, and trouble. Should terrifying threats befall Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li, Cammy, Roy, Eric, Riza, Taylor, Inuyasha, Raymond, Ayame, and Alex, Superman and Wonder Woman will gladly risk their lives for their security and good health. Should Superman and Wonder Woman be extremely battered by cruel oppressors wanting to enslave the superhero couple, their six power couple friends will never forget about the great deeds they have done for them and return the favor by fighting against the oppressors with everything they have. After all, Superman and Wonder Woman have seen exceptionally amazing traits in their six power couple friends, and they have proven themselves to be staunchly loyal friends to them. Superman and Wonder Woman may present themselves as infallible superheroes. However, even they cannot underestimate how mighty their opponents are. They can do everything in their power to overcome vicious tyrants who desire to annihilate them. Nevertheless, even they know that their power is never enough to overcome these tyrants whether from other planets, other spiritual realms, or political heads who abuse their power. Enter their six following power couple friends who will gladly protect Superman and Wonder Woman from harm and guarantee total safety. Ryu’s Shin Hashogeki and Chun-Li’s Spinning Bird Kick can shatter the nervous system. Ken’s Shinryu Reppa and Cammy’s Delta Red Assault can obliterate organs. Roy’s flame alchemy skills and Riza’s sharp focus on her sniper mean sudden death. Eric’s blasts from his Quantum Defender and Taylor’s slashes from her Golden Eagle Sword signify quick destruction. Inuyasha’s tracheal grip chokes and Ayame’s Superman punches shall destroy the skeletal structure. Raymond’s bearhugs and Alex’s spinning back fists shall provoke total unconsciousness. With all of their six power couple friends’ signature attacks implanted on their invaders, abusers, and many other terrible monsters that dare to destroy Superman and Wonder Woman, that just leaves one more beautifully crafted attack as the finishing blows. Superman’s fireman carry-torture rack-piledriver combo coupled with Wonder Woman’s uppercut-jab-hook combo can destroy their attacks inside and outside, thus making them never return to harm them or their friends ever again. Like the true friends that they are, Superman and Wonder Woman thank Ryu, Chun-Li, Ken, Cammy, Roy, Riza, Eric, Taylor, Inuyasha, Ayame, Raymond, and Alex for their unwavering fortitude, relentless formidability, quick-thinking strategies, focused attacks, beastly beatdowns, and superb strength in protecting them against their attackers. In return, their six power couple friends would proclaim that they would do anything for Superman and Wonder Woman because they are not only great friends but also a tight-knit family of power couples. Gratitude is strong with this power couple septet. I hope you all enjoyed this, and I will see you in the next submission. Take care, stay safe, and remember to show your loyalty toward Superman and Wonder Woman and protect them just like Ryu, Chun-Li, Ken, Cammy, Roy, Riza, Eric, Taylor, Inuyasha, Ayame, Raymond, and Alex do, everybody. Superman and Wonder Woman from Justice League belong to DC Comics, Warner Brothers, and Bruce Timm. Ryu Hoshi, Chun-Li, Ken Masters, and Cammy White from the Street Fighter franchise belong to Arika. Roy Mustang and Riza Hawkeye from Fullmetal Alchemist belong to Hiromu Arakawa and Studio Bones. Eric Myers and Taylor Earhardt from Power Rangers Time Force and Power Rangers Wild Force belong to Saban and Toei. Inuyasha and Ayame from Inuyasha belong to Rumiko Takahashi and Sunrise. Raymond and Alex from Totally Spies belong to Vincent Chalvon-Demersay, David Michel, and Marathon Media.
To start the new year, lets look back at a future that never was.
This “What if Person was Friends/Allies with that Person” Meme originally belongs to MagicalKeyPizzaDan and is dedicated to all of the wonderful shippers of Superman x Wonder Woman, Ryu x Chun-Li, Ken x Cammy, Roy x Riza, Eric x Taylor, Inuyasha x Ayame, and Raymond x Alex as well as those entertained by the thought of Superman and Wonder Woman being great friends with six other super-strong power couples. Sit back, relax, and revel in this continuation of Superman’s and Wonder Woman’s blooming platonic relationships with Ryu, Chun-Li, Ken, Cammy, Roy, Riza, Eric, Taylor, Inuyasha, Ayame, Raymond, and Alex that grew from initial acquaintance in Themiscyra to genuine friendship. There is nothing more fulfilling than Superman and Wonder Woman offering their genuine friendship to Ryu, Chun-Li, Ken, Cammy, Roy, Riza, Eric, Taylor, Inuyasha, Ayame, Raymond, and Alex because they can see the best in each of them and can challenge them to be the greatest versions of themselves. They will also use their superpowers to keep their twelve great friends safe from harm and cruelty. When Ryu and Chun-Li need direction in their lives as martial artists, they will push them well. When Ken and Cammy need a stronger challenger, they will be that for them wholeheartedly. When Roy and Riza need consultation for effective strategies, they will consult them effectively. When Eric and Taylor need a power-up as militants and Power Rangers, they will give them that added strength. When Inuyasha and Ayame need to challenge themselves as martial artists, they will do so without respite and not let them forget about character growth. When Raymond and Alex are in a sticky situation, they will unconditionally help them. Therefore, Superman and Wonder Woman are true heroes and truer friends. Ryu and Chun-Li admire Superman and Wonder Woman for their moral ethics and honorable integrity as superheroes just as Superman and Wonder Woman admire Ryu and Chun-Li for their peerless relentlessness and excellent decorum as martial artists. Superman can see a disciplined warrior with abundant clarity and straightforward direction in Ryu, while Wonder Woman can see a bright law enforcer with exceptional determination in Chun-Li. Both Ryu and Chun-Li even adulate Superman and Wonder Woman for their grand heroism and equally grand sense of duty in saving the world from evil. What both pairs of couples discover in each other is profound enlightenment that unites the flesh with the spirit, especially when they implement meditation after every sparring session they engage in. Testing each other’s physical prowess may be one thing. Still, Superman, Ryu, Wonder Woman, and Chun-Li agree that the mind and soul are just as important as constantly flaunting physical prowess. Therefore, they can unite the Oracle of Delphi and the Dragons of the East to work in healthy synergy and beautiful balance. Ken and Cammy commend Superman and Wonder Woman for their upright moral compass and unrelenting courage as superheroes just as Superman and Wonder Woman commend Ken and Cammy for their unwavering determination and hot-blooded toughness as martial artists. Superman finds Ken’s blazing fortitude and courageous fighting spirit to be his most prized assets, while Wonder Woman finds Cammy’s brilliant courage and abundant fierceness to be worthy of admiration. Both Ken and Cammy even admire both Superman and Wonder Woman for being great role models to people all over the world and for always being present when saving the day from destruction. The most salient trait that both pairs of couples see in each other is an imperishable willingness to challenge themselves and never rest on their laurels as combatants and as people. Testing each other’s strength, stamina, and endurance is one thing, but Superman, Ken, Wonder Woman, and Cammy argue that the mind, spirit, and soul should complement physical prowess in harmony. Thus, balance and perseverance remain their everlasting bedrocks. Roy and Riza revere Superman and Wonder Woman for their unquestionable valor and outstanding bravery in protecting civilians just as Superman and Wonder Woman revere Roy and Riza for their composed steeliness and indescribable composure in serving Amestris outstandingly as peerless militants. Superman points out how Roy’s dichotomy of being a sharp colonel and a charismatically entertaining soul work together in producing his fire powers, while Wonder Woman points out that Riza’s impeccable accuracy and surefire aim for the target make her an astounding markswoman and all-around fighter specializing in military tactics. Both Roy and Riza even admit to Superman and Wonder Woman that they enjoy their gold medal-standard sense of dutiful service to the people they protect and would love to be just as protective as they are. Superman and Wonder Woman would even help Roy and Riza curate plans that may work to Amestris’s benefit should invaders besmirch the land, while Roy and Riza would help Superman and Wonder Woman protect their city. Duty and honor remain their dual heartbeats. Eric and Taylor praise Superman and Wonder Woman for their incredible benevolence and ineffable willpower in protecting civilians from destruction just as Superman and Wonder Woman praise Eric and Taylor for their courageous determination and indestructible chutzpah in accomplishing their duties as military heroes. Superman emphasizes that Eric’s strength, willpower, and toughness are the traits that propel him to be a mighty Red Ranger, while Wonder Woman emphasizes that Taylor’s courage, determination, and formidability are the traits that propel her to be an intrepid Yellow Ranger. Both Eric and Taylor even admit to Superman and Wonder Woman that they have wanted to emulate their unparalleled heroism ever since they were young children and still aspire to be as rich in benevolent fortitude as they are. Superman and Wonder Woman would also assist Eric as the Red Quantum Ranger and Taylor as the Yellow Eagle Ranger in important missions when fighting against fearsome monsters that deign to destroy the earth. No doubt will they accomplish their missions with excellence. Inuyasha and Ayame treasure Superman and Wonder Woman for their superbly godly strength and mythically incomparable combat prowess just as Superman and Wonder Woman treasure…
This “What if Crossover Meeting” Meme originally belongs to MagicalKeyPizzaDan and is dedicated to all of the wonderful shippers of Superman x Wonder Woman, Ryu x Chun-Li, Ken x Cammy, Roy x Riza, Eric x Taylor, Inuyasha x Ayame, and Raymond x Alex as well as those entertained by the thought of Superman and Wonder Woman having their first rendezvous with their fellow power couples. Sit back, relax, and revel in how Superman’s and Wonder Woman’s encounter with Ryu, Chun-Li, Ken, Cammy, Roy, Riza, Eric, Taylor, Inuyasha, Ayame, Raymond, and Alex will fare. Sometimes living life as a power couple possessing omnipotent levels of superhuman strength, mercurial reflexes, and Herculean combat prowess is never an easy vocation, especially when extraterrestrial invaders, treacherous criminals, corrupt law officials, and unsavory monsters are rampant on a ritualistic basis. Just ask Kal-El of Krypton and Diana of Themiscyra or Superman and Wonder Woman. Even with them being members of the Justice League, having missions together, and still finding time to consummate their intimate feelings after a hard day’s work, it is never enough. Until Superman concocts the idea of creating their own legion of power couples. Wonder Woman believes this is a phenomenal idea, as many power couples in the world would be happy to work alongside Superman and her. Not wasting any time, the mythically powerful DC Superhero couple gets down to business and hosts a get-together in Themiscyra for the power couples who want to meet them in person. Both Superman and Wonder Woman could already tell that the rendezvous they organized would be a fruitful one. Outside the DC Universe, there has been no shortage of avid discourses revolving around Superman among Ryu Hoshi, Ken Masters, Colonel Roy Mustang, Commander Eric Myers, Inuyasha, and Raymond. They are not only aware of Superman’s popularity but also aspire to be just as benevolent, formidable, and courageous as he is. Ryu honors his magnificent might, while Ken praises his super strength, thus emulating Superman’s physical prowess and valor. Roy and Eric express interest in meeting Superman because they want to keep on challenging themselves as combatants and believe that their military training would be sufficiently suitable for his standards. Inuyasha is already excited at the prospect of having intense workout sessions and combat matches with Superman because of his continuous desire to remain a champion. Raymond, as starry-eyed and enthusiastic as ever, has always wanted to meet Superman in person because he looks up to him as an inspiration for his career as a bodybuilder and a gym instructor. All six men express joy at the thought of meeting Superman in person. It is not just the men who are excited about meeting Superman but also their wives, who are just as excited to meet Wonder Woman. All the discussions that Chun-Li, Cammy White, Lieutenant Riza Hawkeye, Lieutenant Taylor Earhardt, Ayame, and Alex engage in about Wonder Woman make them akin to excitable schoolgirls talking about the latest trends. Chun-Li finds Wonder Woman to be a majestic queen just as Cammy honors her unwavering courage, thus desiring to emulate Wonder Woman’s brand of warrior queen bravery. Riza and Taylor perceive Wonder Woman as a precious asset to their careers as military women because they want to learn traditional and more ancient ways of how to defend themselves against invaders and see how they can hold up in the modern world. Ayame is itching to engage in multiple physical training and sparring sessions with Wonder Woman to push her combat prowess to a much higher level. Alex is gleeful at the prospect of finally meeting Wonder Woman in person because that was one of her dreams as a little girl. All six women express bliss at meeting Wonder Woman. In terms of Superman and Wonder Woman as a couple, all six power couples even discuss how they look up to them as role models. Ryu and Chun-Li admire them for their fortitude. Ken and Cammy adore them for their formidability. Roy and Riza adulate them for their unwavering courage. Eric and Taylor worship them for their strong protective measures for innocent civilians. Inuyasha and Ayame end up having enthralling discussions about their combat prowess and their reputations as super-strong warriors. Raymond and Alex express delight at meeting them because they have been aspiring to be just as courageous, strong, and noble as they are ever since they were children. All six power couples even engage in all of the ways Superman and Wonder Woman have been using their collaborative powers to protect the universe from all types of enemies ranging from alien invaders to demonic entities. Amidst their discussions, letters arrive for the six power couples. They are from Superman and Wonder Woman to attend a get-together in Themiscyra. All six power couples head to Themiscyra for this exciting event. In Themiscyra, Superman and Wonder Woman are dressed to the nines in royal Ancient Greek attire that makes Superman almost akin to Zeus and Wonder Woman almost akin to Hera eagerly awaiting the arrival of their acquaintances. Ryu, Ken, Roy, Eric, Inuyasha, Raymond, Chun-Li, Cammy, Riza, Taylor, Ayame, and Alex arrive in Themiscyra already anticipating the moment they encounter the superhero couple. Superman and Wonder Woman greet the six couples with open arms, embraces, and positive vibes and show them around their marble palace home. All six power couples are amazed at Superman’s and Wonder Woman’s palace as if they stepped inside a cross between an Ancient Greek Museum and an illustrated Greek mythology book from the golden statues to the marble floors to the intricate designs. Since the six power couples must have felt fatigued from their trip to Themiscyra, Superman and Wonder Woman show them to their bath chambers and changing rooms to get freshened up. There are even Ancient Greek attire waiting for them to be dressed in and look just as fabulous in them. After the six power couples get freshened up and dressed up in their Ancient Greek attire, they…
This septet meme originally belongs to Alpha-Duelist35 and is dedicated to all of the wonderful shippers of Superman x Wonder Woman, Ryu x Chun-Li, Ken x Cammy, Roy x Riza, Eric x Taylor, Inuyasha x Ayame, and Raymond x Alex as well as those entertained by the thought of these seven power couples forming their own epic team. Sit back, relax, and revel in how marvelously these seven power couples can work exceedingly well together, not just look great together. What do you get when you make one superhero couple of epically mythical proportions, one focused brown-haired martial arts couple of Asian descent, one dynamic blond-haired martial arts couple of Western heritage, one state military couple brimming with excitingly belligerent sexual tension, one law enforcer couple capable of transforming into heroes in multicolored suits, one canine yokai warrior couple prepared to beat formidable opponents to a bloody pulp, and one glamorously gorgeous couple from Beverly Hills join forces? You get an exceptional legion of power couples who not only look amazing together but also prove themselves to be physically capable of protecting innocent civilians against oppressors and taking down ruthless opponents with every fiber of their being. All seven power couples embody peerless physical prowess, high levels of romantic intimacy, and great fighting spirit to make them the strong team that they are. Each of them also possesses individual fighting styles that define them as couples and as fighters using their strength to inspire people’s motivation and growth. Superman x Wonder Woman: Legendarily Dutiful Sovereigns To proclaim that Superman and Wonder Woman are the emperor and empress of power couples is a mere understatement. They can give the likes of Zeus and Hera, Odin and Frigg, and many other mighty ruler couples a huge run for their money. There is no doubt that Superman and Wonder Woman possess mythically abundant amounts of super strength, rapid reflexes, and godly amounts of endurance, especially when Superman’s muscles of steel work flawlessly with Wonder Woman’s fierce athletic prowess. However, their collective fortitude, might, power, and Herculean prowess are used to protect innocent civilians from harm and demolish any evil oppressor who dares to abuse their power. Given that both Superman and Wonder Woman or Kal-El aka Clark and Diana have mythical combat prowess firmly rooted in old-school Western civilization, their fighting style is a fascinating mixture of Pankration, Ancient Greek Wrestling, and Ancient Greek Boxing. They can throw any punch, arm bar, shoulder lock, leg lock, choke, throw, and takedown to their hearts’ desire and triumph over their enemies in style. Ryu x Chun-Li: Honorably Conducted Warriors Living by the codes of the ancient dragons are Ryu Hoshi from Japan and Chun-Li from China. Ryu and Chun-Li can put both Japan’s and China’s emperors, empresses, and prime ministers to shame because of how deeply and thoroughly they stick to their unadulterated sense of honor as martial artists and beacons of enlightenment. Ryu’s unquestionable sense of duty to his craft as a martial artist serves as a welcome canvas for Chun-Li to implement her expertise as a law-abiding police officer by prioritizing on protection of families, duty to civilians, and justice for all. Therefore, both Ryu and Chun-Li implement their combat prowess and duty as martial artists to put people’s safety as a number one priority. Ryu’s and Chun-Li’s Ansatsuken have their respective roots in established martial arts. Ryu has the primarily hard styles of Shotokan Karate, Kyokushin Karate, Judo, and Kenpo, while Chun-Li has both the hard and soft styles found in Shaolin Kung Fu, Sanda, Tai Chi, and Wushu. Together, Ryu and Chun-Li propel their hard and soft attacks to bring balance and evenness to their techniques. Ken x Cammy: Relentlessly Fierce Challengers Rocking a Transatlantic sense of spicy intimacy and unconditional romance all while kicking loads of butt and taking names are Ken Masters from the United States of America and Cammy White from England in the United Kingdom. The golden sunshine of the hair may radiate brilliantly like the shining sun. Their azure blue eyes may denote calmness before the storm. However, their external beauty is only complemented by their all-encompassing fighting prowess, combining Ken’s fierily rampaging takedowns, grapples, and blows and Cammy’s acrobatically mobile strikes, punches, and kicks. Neither Ken nor Cammy stops at nothing to grow as combatants. More importantly, both Ken and Cammy challenge each other to improve in character and demonstrate resilience in the face of adversity. This necessity for a challenge is also reflected in their Ansatsuken. Ken’s chiefly hard style of Shotokan Karate, Kyokushin Karate, Judo, and Kenpo is well-combined with Cammy’s brutally effective style of British All-In Fighting, Kickboxing, Hapkido, and Jujutsu to make their opponents surrender in terror. Roy x Riza: Militaristically Calculating Lieutenants When fire and steel merge and meld, it can only mean one thing. Colonel Roy Mustang and Lieutenant Riza Hawkeye are on the job to ensure that safety, justice, order, progress, tradition, duty, and good direction remain top of mind in their careers as militants. Criminals, looters, marauders, and pillagers shall be robbed of sleep and peace once Roy and Riza arrive to arrest and eradicate them, especially for crimes far too inhumane to comprehend. Roy’s and Riza’s high status as a militaristic power couple does not just stop them from doing their duties the best way they can. It also illustrates how Roy’s dichotomy of impassioned charisma and cool charm can beautifully blend with Riza’s collected intellect and analytical intuitiveness. They also challenge each other as leaders because they know that there is a lot of promise and growth that they can give to each other and themselves. Roy’s and Riza’s military expertise also means that they combine Krav Maga, Marine Corps Martial Arts, Defendu, Combat Sambo, and Jieitaikakutojutsu to overpower invaders and ensure a powerful fleet of honorable defenders. Eric x Taylor: Commandingly Robust Captains The bloody red fangs of the Quantasaurus Rex Zord and the shining yellow wings of the Wild Force Eagle Zord clash…
Year end recaps help ease me back into the normal flow of stuff. This year is no different.