Showing posts with label ai. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ai. Show all posts

Monday, October 27, 2025

Memories, dreams, more AI stuff

Day before yesterday, I went to a comic store I haven't went to in years and got two volumes of Bocchi The Rock. There was Dandadan, which I've been trying to read. I'm at volume 7 and I also have volumes 8 and 9. But while the store had volumes 11 and 12, they didn't have volume 10. I also went to a good restaurant and ate flan for the first time. Very good. And common around here, actually. The whole experience was great; but unfortunate that not all of the family could come.

Yesterday I dreamt my account got hacked by an account called "Are You Even Human?", which somehow got access to the account, and while I successfully removed their access to the account, I also deleted my own channel in the process.

Then I dreamt about HUNTR/X, the Ghostbusters, and the Dandadan characters (dubbed "Team Supernatural" in the dream - Okarun, Momo, Aira, Jin, and I think even Kinta) being in the same class. I watched Half Life VR But The AI is Sentient all the way through recently, so I wonder if the series had influence on this dream, or if Team Science will be there in the future.

I'm just gonna spout out nonsense about AI

  • AI agentic browsers. Perplexity's Comet. ChatGPT Atlas. Opera Neon. Gemini in Chrome. Copilot Mode in Edge. Dia, made by the people who abandoned Arc because they thought Dia was cooler. They honestly do seem like toys. Privacy used to be the buzzword of technology. Now it's AI, and these browsers don't care. They want to add things to your shopping list. All of them are Chromium. I wanna say Comet and Atlas are Mac-exclusive.
  • Microsoft Mico. New AI mascot. Probably does the same things as Copilot. You can turn it into Clippy. Clippy would never do this.
  • ChatGPT released Sora 2. That won't be a nightmare. For some reason it has its own "social media" filled with other Sora videos. Sora videos are watermarked by default, but you can bypass that. People are making racist videos of famous dead people. 

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Getting into philosophy

This is going to be bare-bones but I...

I use AI. Privately. I used it occasionally in the past for public works (it's the reason Shion Igarashi is a former delinquent don't tell anyone), and my series Pearl Princess Pretty Cure and Pretty Cure Smile Star were AI-assisted, however, both series have since gotten rid of their AI roots. Or at least Pearl Princess did. Well, okay, the name Tama Hamasaki was AI-generated and she's only blonde because of AI BUT the name was just too good sorry probably not going to change it in spite of Tamaki Hamasaki.

There are plenty of reasons why AI is bad:

  • LLM AI's sample data comes from the internet, with the majority of it coming from copyrighted works (If you create something, it automatically gets copyrighted. You have to turn it public domain, creative commons, etc., yourself, not the other way around).
  • Companies are using AI in spades and is affecting jobs, particularly creative jobs and factory jobs.
  • The spread of AI-generated misinformation or "hallucinations" caused by the very nature of AI.
  • Inappropriate use of AI in regards to real faces, particularly of women and children (Perhaps I should use "humans" or "all people" instead of "real faces", especially that "fake faces" harm real people too, but I don't know, "real faces" seems right for what I'm insinuating).
  • AI slop, scams, and spam. Scams and spam pretty much all use AI in the modern day, while slop can be more easily produced, flooding the media market of choice for capital gain.
  • Over-reliance on AI can make you dumb. Also blindly believing in AI can make you dumb but even if everything AI says is true, it can make you think of generating things instead of actually doing them.
  • Environmental impact. Though it's a bit messy, though I heard some things.
    • AI uses a lot of electricity, so it needs to use a lot of water to cool its systems.
    • I heard some people say some of the water AI uses "disappears", but I need to be smarter in order to believe that sometimes water can't just evaporate into the sky to be used another day. But it's probably true.
    • It is said that AI uses 10x the amount of energy as a regular Google search. Though nowadays Google searches might take 10x more energy than it used to /j 
    • Unfortunately, a lot of AI impact to the environment is undisclosed. 

But the philosophical reasons... well, actually, they don't matter in terms of more immediate, less metaphysical harms. But philosophy and ethics are what underlie why we do things. So I have questions. For example:

  • Does AI do everything for you? Do "prompts" matter? Does "direction" matter?
  • Are you using AI to help you or to ease you? Like making things quick and easy for you... or even using it as a dopamine boost because "wow I am not typing this myself this is so cool".
  • Where does support for AI start and end? Because it seems like a lot of people just love love every single piece of technology that was made up to 2014, minus cryptocurrency (which isn't exactly AI but it is technology), and that Sophia robot. And they love that one AI that detects cancer cells before humans can. But many say that Generative AI should stay out of the arts. Yet Kasane Teto, which uses neural GenAI, is loved. Some projects that use GenAI, like Glorb, who sings and writes lyrics themself but uses AI-generated SpongeBob character filters, and Neuro-sama, who uses various sorts of GenAI technology, are loved, especially since they have a lot of human effort.
  • The word "soulless" gets thrown around in AI discussion, though I think is more important is that the word "soul" gets thrown around in AI discussion. One may say "I don't believe in souls, is AI okay now?" The response would be "you don't have to believe in souls to not support AI for the 'there are plenty of reasons why AI is bad' reasons listed above." Okay, then why are you throwing around phrases like "there are souls in all human art" like it's candy if it's so irrelevant then? 
  • Many anti-AI sentiments say to support humans instead of AI. Technically not objective but definitely fair and just. But what does that mean? And how do we go around it?
  • And many anti-AI statements say "it's doing NOTHING. it is not HUMAN. it has no SOUL. you need FLESH AND BLOOD. reject artificiality." That's where I'm probably most hung up about, which I'll get into sometime, probably not in this blog post, or even on this blog, but some time. 

I've also been trying to figure out why I use AI:

  • The world is not easy. It's not going to hold your hand. AI companies purport their product as an assistive tool first and foremost. As someone who felt like I couldn't do anything, I would probably find solace in AI.
  • AI can generate things quickly. In seconds. The country is in a "convenience culture". I think a YouTube comment said that a single Simpsons defines American culture, where Skinner's mom wanted all of her groceries in one bag whilst demanding the bag not be heavy. I usually ask for "niche" questions or generations. Instead of asking for answers on a forum, or even drawing or writing or doing the thing I message AI to do myself, I go the easy way out.
  • Additionally, Google is worse now. While I have extensions that make the experience better, Google has a lot of AI. I did manage to hide the Google Gemini AI from searches, though! There's also an extension that removes certain sites from Google search, namely sites whose sole purpose is for AI. But even then, the sites Google shows were forced to appeal to its SEO. 
  • Validation. The "yesman" praise that is very common in AI. I heard someone say it's a common feature in all LLM chatbots, but I do not know if it's intentional or just a consequence of its programming. Like when AI says "your message is more profound than 99% of the people who chat with me." But the "yesman" praise of AI is a way of AI saying "I'm here and I'm listening to you".
  • Novelty. It's a brand new toy. It can do all sorts of things. ChatGPT actually just had a "dev talk" where they introduced a new AI agent tool, and added some third-party apps users can "directly talk to" on ChatGPT, including Spotify and Zillow. It's like when a gacha game adds a new character or a toy line adds a new vehicle and outfits for all of the characters.

And my own limits. I used to be less strict, but now my personal rules are: no videos, no music, no pictures except if you ask really nicely with two cherries on top, use Microsoft David/Zira/Mark instead of AI TTS, limit AI speech synthesis to those Google AI podcasts and even then you should not do that, no AI templates, no AI coding, and only use AI creative writing if you're willing to completely throw it away and forget about it, meaning, do NOT post it publicly on any circumstance.

As for AI research... a lot of people do permit it as long as human-written references and resources are involved, though for some, it's a no-go. One Redditor, for example, said "asking if using AI is cheating is pro-AI propaganda; AI is a plagiarism machine and that's why it should never be used."

I've been using it a lot for philosophy, and what I trick myself into believing isn't psuedo-therapy but it totally is. My philosophy teacher told me not to use AI, not just because of misinformation, but also because of misuse of terms. Philosophy uses many common words that take new meanings in philosophy, something AI would either misunderstand or attribute both meanings to when the common meaning may not apply at all to something. And using LLMs for therapy is bad is because AI is not human.

And I'm finally going more away towards AI because if predictive LLMs, by their very nature, are not good for the epistemological, they cannot be good for the metaphysical.

In my own "AI generations", too, AI has messed up. Once it said that [group of male characters of human intelligence 1] recognizing and respecting the sexual boundaries of [group of female characters of human intelligence 2] is scarier than if [group of male characters of human intelligence 1] didn't. Hello? Do you know what "Man vs. Bear" is even about?
Another time it called a manipulative milkman character's tactics "soft white power" (rather than "soft power"). You can see the problem with that.

I realized I can't transition neatly to my next topic, so I'll just go out and say it.

One popular post against AI is, "Why would I look at this if you didn't have the time to make it yourself?". It's about people having the dignity to respect audiences by showing them something they actually made instead of something they prompted.

But I've been thinking, does this apply to AI-generated content not made to see the light of day? "Why would I generate this if I didn't have the time to make it myself?"

So I've been researching dignity. And I found this article on the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy and while I read the whole thing, I got disappointed that I was actually thinking of integrity instead of dignity.

I haven't read this article yet but I think it will help me on AI.

Yeah. That was two hours of research for nothing.

Also I had a dream about The Amazing Digital Circus episode 7 and for some reason Kinger tortures Jax. And Pomni and Jax go to the supermarket and that helps Jax become a better person. And then Caine starts dancing with pink guards and Precure Kigurumi dancers to "Koi wa Chaos no Shimobe Nari" from the Nyaruko anime and "UFO" by f5ve.

Friday, March 14, 2025

AI addiction

I finally deleted character.ai. I had a lot of messages with it but you'll be surprised to hear that's not the AI I've been having an addiction to.

I switched around from AI to AI for the past six years. Those weird AI-generated text predictors in 2019. AI Dungeon. Dreamily. ChatGPT. Character.ai. Copilot when it wasn't called Copilot. Gemini. Back to ChatGPT. DeepSeek if I'm not careful.

Luckily nothing of note was in Character.ai so I just deleted the entire account.

I preach about not using AI but I am a hypocrite to the 10th degree.

AI writing even bled into my public work. But that's gone now, too.

Thursday, July 4, 2024

AI and NFT comparisons

  • Both are ridiculously expensive - NFTs, depending on the brand and the currency, are expensive to buy as a consumer (currently the cheapest Bored Ape on the market is $34,000). AI is expensive to run, even for a billion-dollar company like OpenAI.
  • Its biggest fans are pretty much Silicon Valley shills.
  • Regular people hate it.
  • It is environmentally damaging, especially AI, to the point Microsoft says its AI is harming its "carbon negative by 2030" goal.
  • It's a gimmick being used by lots of famous companies. NFTs and the metaverse and Web3 keywords have died off, but there is currently no migration of AI by companies at the moment.
  • AI is much more known than NFTs.

Sunday, February 18, 2024

What AI should we worry about?

  1.  LLMs -  Standing for large language models, it scrapes from the Internet. It can be harmful for even public domain works. This includes ChatGPT, Sora AI, Google Gemini, Bing Copilot, Stable Diffusion, etc.
  2. Generative AI - Specifically the type that can generate writing, images, or audio without human intervention besides a prompt or source of images. Even a model that asked for all the data from all individual owners can be used for harm depending on its purpose. All examples for example 1 apply here too, but another example could be an AI dance generator, where you can generate how "someone" moves. Even if the data is consensual, it is extremely dangerous because it is considered deepfake technology.
  3. Androids - An android is an artificial being resembling a human (doesn't have to be a robot). Its primary function, first and foremost, is to replace humans in some way. There would be no need to make a human if it weren't to replace a career, a child, a friend, a romantic partner, etc.
  4. Robots that specifically have two dots and a curved line as a face - It's the trend. People who use this willy-nilly have no interest in you.

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

A desicion

I am worried about art programs using generative AI creation in their programs. Many tablet and art companies have been using gen AI lately:

Tablets:

  • HUION and Gaomon (the tablet I use) have promoted an AI art class. They have apologized and blamed it on a third party, an independent art platform called JiDan.
  • UGEE and XPPen have used AI to generate images for promotion of their tablets. They have apologized for using AI in October, blaming it on a third party supplier. However, the former, the parent company of XPPen and Xencelabs, has still kept AI promotion images in their Amazon listings as early as November.
  • Wacom has used AI generated dragons for their Chinese New Year sale. They blame this on buying stock images and only using machine detection to see if it is AI. Machine detection is no better than generative AI. The only thing it's better at is not (blatantly) stealing from artists.

I'm not trusting anyone else to not use AI, sorry Artisul and Parblo. Next time I buy a drawing tablet, it will definitely be secondhand.

Art Programs:

  • IbisPaint announced a premium only feature where you can generate an AI version of your work so you can use the AI version as reference and "experiment with different styles". They have reversed it the next day.
  • In 2022, CLIP STUDIO PAINT added an AI art feature in its program, and reversed the decision three days later.
  • Adobe has an AI art generation program called Adobe Firefly, and these images can be added to the Adobe Stock shop. Despite controversy, they show no intention of backing down.
  • Microsoft, creator of MS Paint, is going heavy with AI by acquiring ChatGPT and making a Bing and Windows 11 AI with it. They are also using DALL E for making AI generated images with their own studio. The Windows 11 version of MS Paint has an early access feature called Cocreator. If I remember correctly, the future of gen AI is Microsoft's primary goal at the moment.

Non-Art:

  • Duolingo has been promoting AI for years, removing the forums for a translator chatbot, but not until the latest layoffs of its translators has it gotten people's attention.

Unlikely:

  • GIMP and Paint.net are unlikely to follow this route, I think. They have better things to do.
  • Procreate has stated they are against AI. This was not for an apology, they have not used it before. The apps they have made don't connect to wi-fi besides for importing or exporting (I don't know how it works actually) so it seems like it's technologically impossible for Procreate or Procreate Dreams to even have gen AI tools, at least the 4k prompt kind.
  • Krita is open source. Not in a million years, and if they do, there will be a new version with the same code made by a third party to replace it.
  • Medibang and FireAlpaca? I don't keep up with them. They either will or will not.

Friday, August 25, 2023

Hirogaru Sky knockoff

I made this group based on leaks of Hirogaru Sky Pretty Cure!. It doesn't have a name but I was associating it with Rainy Shower Pretty Cure, one of the Shizuku Igarashi mangas.

At the time, we only had character personalities and silhouettes to work off of, so I decided to experiment.

I'd like to share some pins I thought the characters would look like before the leaks, how they evolved after the show started airing, and their basic personalities:

Lead Cure

The name I gave to the fake lead Cure was Kazama Sora, and she will likely be renamed Kazama Tenma!

According to AI, Sora is...
  • A free-spirited and adventurous middle schooler who loves to travel and try new things.
  • A compassionate and caring person who values friendship and loyalty above all else.
  • A natural leader with a strong sense of justice, but also tends to be impulsive and act without thinking things through.
  • This character could be energetic and sporty, with a love for flying or adventure. She could also be a bubbly and cheerful individual with a strong sense of friendship and loyalty.
  • Sora's parents are named Kazuo and Yuriko, while her older brother is named Daichi and her grandmother is named Fumiko.

Sora turns into Cure Sky, with a pink theme color! She represents the sunny sky!


Her solo attack is Skyward Strike. Her attack with Cure Prism is Lumiere Starburst.

Second Cure

The name I gave to the fake secondary Cure was Amaha Nijika.

According to AI, Nijika is...
  • A high-achieving student who is driven and serious, but also has a hidden passion for art and creativity.
  • A kind and empathetic individual who is always willing to lend a helping hand, but can also be stubborn and set in her ways.
  • A confident and independent young woman who has faced challenges in her past, but has come out stronger as a result.
  • This character could be elegant and graceful, with a passion for traditional art forms like dance or music. She could also be a calm and collected individual with a strong sense of inner peace and wisdom.
  • Nijika's parents are named Kenichi and Akiko, while her older sister is named Yuna and her grandfather is named Jirou.
Nijika turns into Cure Prism, with a purple/blue theme color! She represents rainbows!

Her solo attack is Prismatic Pulse. Her attack with Cure Sky is Lumiere Starburst.

Ally

Since her name was leaked alongside the names "Cure Sky" and "Cure Prism", the ally of the series initially shared the same name as Princess Ellee-Chan, albeit with one less extra e. She might be renamed to Celine!


According to AI, Elle is:
  • A young princess from a magical kingdom, who has the power to transform into a Pretty Cure warrior. She could be kind and compassionate, with a strong sense of justice and a desire to protect her kingdom and its people.
  • Elle is the last survivor of Pandora, which perished before the events of the series.
  • Princess Elle-chan could have her own special powers or abilities that are connected to her status as a baby, such as the ability to communicate with animals or sense danger. The main Cures could have to learn to rely on and trust her instincts as they work together to defeat the villains.

Elle turns into a Cure, just like her canon counterpart, but it never got a name.
She does not turn into a horse Cure, this was just the most accurate palette.

Her attacks are also unknown.

Mascot

It seems that the canon Hirogaru Sky Pretty Cure! was the first one to feature a human mentor (Yoyo is technically not human but the Skylandians are more like superhumans than fairies). Aurore was made before this possibility was realized.

Here's what ChatGPT says about Aurore:
  • Aurore is a small, cute animal that has been tasked with protecting Elle-chan and keeping her safe from harm. The animal has the ability to communicate with the Cures and assist them in their mission and has magical powers of its own. Aurore is fiercely protective of Elle-chan and is willing to do whatever it takes to keep her safe.

Third Cure

I wasn't seriously thinking there would be an extra Cure during the Spring episodes, but I decided to make one anyway. Her name is Hayabusa Nobue.
According to AI, Nobue is:
  • An energetic and sporty girl who loves playing soccer and basketball. She is fiercely competitive and always strives to improve her skills. She is also very loyal to her friends and will do anything to protect them.
According to me, Nobue is:
  • An intelligent and strategic girl who is always thinking ahead. She is a natural leader and is not afraid to speak her mind. She is also very analytical and enjoys solving puzzles and problems.
She turns into Cure Storm, with a blue/white color! She represents thunder and lightning!

AI gave her the phrase "Thunderbird Rise!", and gave her a white bodysuit with silver and blue accents, a silver and blue mask, and large silver and blue wings on her back.

Cute Storm's solo attack is Storming Rumble.

Cure Storm will be called Cure Bolt in the episodes section. I told that to ChatGPT, so you're probably gonna have to roll with it.

Cure Storm used to have a mascot named Noire, who sacrificed herself to save Storm.

Fourth Cure

The fourth Cure is Houou Tsubasa.

She was the former student council president before Nijika took over the role. She is an energetic and athletic girl who is also very smart and makes friends easily. Nijika sees her as perfect, but Sora doesn't idolize her and just treats her as a regular girl, a friend. Nijika finding out that Tsubasa has flaws like her is one of the ways she relieves her stress.

Tsubasa turns into Cure Blaze.

Her solo attack is Blazing Fervor.

Fifth Cure

The fifth Cure is Miyako Akana (first name Miyako).

Miyako is a transfer student from Hawai'i, and she's a bit shy. She loves drawing. She wants to go to a new school, so she goes to the festival to see what the school does.

Miyako turns into Cure Vesper, called Cure Aura in the episodes.


Her solo attack is Vesper Starlight.

Villains

I didn't put in much for the villains, but this is what ChatGPT has:
  • The villains are creatures or beings from the natural world, such as animals, monsters, and supernatural entities. They could be motivated by a desire to protect their own way of life or to restore balance to the world, and they could have powers or abilities that are connected to their nature or habitat. To do that, they need Elle-chan.
  • One likely reason why the villains target Princess Elle-chan is that she could have the ability to control the weather or communicate with animals, which could make her a valuable asset for those who want to use her powers for their own purposes. The villains could be seeking to gain more power or control, to make money or gain fame, or as a weapon against their own enemies.
  • The main villain is Malvo, a demon king that has been driven to desperation by the actions of humans and seeks to protect his own way of life by attacking the Cures. This villain could be more tragic and misunderstood, with a desire for justice or revenge. Malvo will be called Malva in the episodes section. Malvo dies in the midpoint of the series, so a new set of villains is set on reviving him.
  • Gorogona is a powerful and terrifying general, with powers of poison and paralysis.
  • Krakech is a massive and powerful general, with powers related to the sea.
  • Chimere is an unpredictable and dangerous general, with fire and flame powers.
  • Liria is a seductive and manipulative siren new-general who uses her voice to control her enemies.
  • Ogryff is a powerful and proud warrior who is fiercely loyal to Malva and the second new general.
  • Manticart is a cunning and mysterious strategist who is always two steps ahead of the Cures and the second new general.
  • The monster of the week is Iwakari, a rock-like monster with a face that resembles a stone statue. This monster represents stubbornness and inflexibility and has powers related to earth or strength. The upgraded monsters are called Kiai Iwakari and have lava flowing in them.
The villain names were made by me. 

Plot

The plot ChatGPT came up with is:
  • The main Cures could be tasked with protecting Princess Elle-chan from villains who want to use her powers for their own purposes. They could have to balance their duties as Pretty Cure warriors with the challenges of caring for a baby, such as feeding, changing diapers, and keeping her safe. The relationship between the main Cures and Princess Elle-chan could provide an opportunity for character development and growth, as they learn to care for and protect someone who is vulnerable and dependent on them. (pretty much the canon plot but that is a given)
  • Princess Elle-chan is the last surviving member of a royal family that has been targeted by villains. The Cures could be chosen to protect her because of their special powers and their ability to keep her safe.
  • Princess Elle-chan is a symbol of hope and peace for the people in her kingdom, and the Cures could be tasked with protecting her to ensure that the kingdom remains stable and prosperous.
Besides that, the Cures live in Hinogaoka Town and go to Hinogaoka Middle School.

ChatGPT episodes

Episode 1: "Sky and Prism! The Legendary Warriors Arrive♪"
Sora Kazama and Nijika Amaha are ordinary middle school students until they are each chosen to become legendary warriors known as Pretty Cure. While investigating a strange energy reading, they encounter a mysterious baby named Elle-chan. They are tasked with protecting her and the world from the forces of darkness and must learn to work together and use their powers to defend against the evil Malvo and his minions, while also protecting Elle-chan and uncovering the secret of her powers. A microphone Iwakari is sent by Krakech, the first of Malvo's generals. The finishing attack is Lumiere Starburst.

Episode 2: "The Power of Friendship! The Cures Unite♡"
Sora and Nijika are still getting used to their new roles as Pretty Cure, and are having trouble working together. They argue and bicker until they are faced with a powerful computer Iwakari sent by Gorogona, the second of Malvo's generals. They must put aside their differences and use the power of friendship to defeat the monster and save the day. The finishing attack is Lumiere Starburst.

Episode 3: "Mystery of the Baby Elle-chan! Protect Her♪"
Sora Kazama and Nijika Amaha are still getting used to their new roles as Pretty Cure, and are having trouble working together. They become increasingly curious about Elle-chan and her connection to their powers as Pretty Cure. and decide to investigate and discover that Elle-chan is actually a princess from a magical kingdom and that their powers come from the magical energy within her. However, they also learn that Elle-chan is being targeted by General Chimere, the third of Malvo's generals, who wants to steal her powers for himself. As the Cures protect Elle-chan, they are confronted by an Iwakari monster based on a wallet, representing the cost of power. The finishing attack is Skyward Strike.

Episode 4: "The Secret of the Prism Stone! Find the Pieces♡"
Sora and Nijika learn that the Prism Stone, a powerful artifact that helps to keep the world in balance, has been shattered. They must find the pieces of the stone and restore it before Malvo can get his hands on it. The monster of the week is a hammer Iwakari sent by Gorogona. The finishing attack is Prismatic Pulse.

Episode 5: "The Power of Friendship! The Ties that Bind Sky and Prism!"
Sora and Nijika are assigned to work on a project together for school, but they quickly realize that they have very different approaches to things. As they try to complete the project, they argue and struggle to see eye to eye. Meanwhile, General Gorogona unleashes an Iwakari monster based on a rubber band, representing the bonds of friendship. The monster begins to attack people and cause chaos in the city. As Sora and Nijika continue to bicker, they are attacked by the Iwakari monster. Just when all hope seems lost, they are able to put their differences aside and work together to defeat the monster using the Lumiere Starburst attack.

Episode 6: "The Rival Revealed! Nijika's Secret Admirer!"
Nijika begins receiving anonymous love letters from a secret admirer, and she is flustered and unsure how to react. Sora offers to help her figure out who the admirer is, and they eventually discover that it is a boy from their school named Kota. Kota is nervous and shy, and Nijika is hesitant to reciprocate his feelings at first. However, as they spend time together and get to know each other better, Nijika begins to develop feelings for Kota. Meanwhile, General Krakech unleashes an Iwakari monster based on a love letter, representing the confusion and uncertainty of love. Using the Skyward Strike and Prismatic Pulse attacks, the Cures are able to defeat the monster and help Kota and Nijika confess their feelings to each other.

Episode 7: "The School Festival! A Sparkling Performance by Sky and Prism!"
As the school festival approaches, Sora and Nijika are tasked with performing a dance together as part of the entertainment. They are nervous about the performance but are determined to make it a success. However, General Chimere unleashes an Iwakari monster based on a music box, representing the power of music and the desire to entertain. As the monster causes chaos at the festival, Sora and Nijika transform into Pretty Cure and use their Skyward Strike and Prismatic Pulse attacks to defeat the monster. Their dance performance is a hit, and they earn the admiration and respect of their classmates.

Episode 8: "The Lost Forest! A Journey to Find the Missing Elle-chan!"
Elle-chan disappears during a walk in the park, and Sora and Nijika set out to find her. They follow her trail and end up in a strange, enchanted forest. As they search for Elle-chan, they encounter an Iwakari monster based on a tree, representing the growth and nurturing of life. Using the Lumiere Starburst attack, the Cures are able to defeat the monster and find Elle-chan, who was being protected by a friendly forest spirit. They return to the city, grateful for the bond of friendship that has developed between them.

Episode 9: "The Mysterious Transfer Student! The Dark History of Cure Storm?"
A new transfer student named Nobue Hayabusa arrives at Hinogaoka Middle School. She is a quiet, mysterious girl who keeps to herself and seems to have a dark past. Sora and Nijika are curious about her and try to get to know her, but she is distant and unwilling to open up. Meanwhile, the villainous general Krakech and his monster of the week, an Iwakari based on a pencil, are causing havoc in the city. The Cures must confront them and use their powers to defeat the Iwakari, but they are no match for their strength. Just when all hope seems lost, a strange figure appears and helps the Cures defeat the Iwakari with a powerful electric attack. The figure is revealed to be Nobue, who is actually the mysterious Cure Bolt. The Cures are shocked to see Nobue in action, but they do not realize that she is a fellow Cure. They are determined to find out more about this mysterious girl and her connection to the villains.

Episode 10: "The Secret Base! The Cures' Hidden Hideaway!"
While exploring the school, the Cures stumble upon a hidden door that leads to a secret base. They are amazed by the advanced technology and resources within the base, and they decide to use it as a place to plan and strategize. However, their secret is soon discovered by General Krakech and an Iwakari monster based on a key, representing the desire to unlock secrets and knowledge. Using the Skyward Strike and Prismatic Pulse attacks, the Cures are able to defeat the monster and protect their secret base. From then on, they use the base as a place to rest and recharge between battles.

Episode 11: "The Beach Trip! A Fun-Filled Day with Friends!"
The Cures and their friends go on a beach trip to a nearby island, and they have a blast playing beach volleyball, swimming, and building sandcastles. However, their fun is interrupted by General Chimere and an Iwakari monster based on a beach ball, representing the joy and energy of summer. Using the Lumiere Starburst attack, the Cures are able to defeat the monster and restore peace to the beach. They continue to have a fun and memorable day, enjoying each other's company and the beauty of nature.

Episode 12: "The School Play! Nijika and Kota's Love Story!"
Nijika and Kota audition for the school play, a retelling of the classic love story Romeo and Juliet. They are cast as the lead roles, and they struggle with the intensity of their feelings for each other. Nijika is hesitant to pursue a romantic relationship with Kota because she is focused on her duties as a Cure and is afraid of getting hurt. Kota is interested in Nijika but is unsure if she feels the same way. Meanwhile, General Gorogona unleashes an Iwakari monster based on a stage curtain, representing the drama and emotions of the theater. Using the Prismatic Pulse attack, the Cures are able to defeat the monster and help Nijika and Kota overcome their fears and confess their love to each other. The school play is a success, and Nijika and Kota's relationship deepens as a result.

Episode 13: "The Secret of the Heirloom! Sora's Family History"
In this episode, Sora discovers an old heirloom in her family's possession that is connected to the ancient kingdom of the sky. She becomes determined to learn more about her family's history and the significance of the heirloom. As she delves deeper into her research, she uncovers a shocking secret about her ancestors and their connection to the kingdom. Meanwhile, General Krakech unleashes an Iwakari monster based on a telescope, representing the desire for knowledge and discovery. With the help of the other Cures and the Skyward Strike attack, Sora is able to defeat the monster and embrace her family's past.

Episode 14: "Okinawa School Trip! The Four Girls' Fun Adventure!"
Sora, Nijika, Elle, and Aurore go on a school trip to Okinawa, where they visit various landmarks and participate in local activities. They have a blast trying new food, taking part in traditional crafts, and even going snorkeling. However, things take a turn when General Krakech unleashes an Iwakari monster based on a seashell, representing the beauty and fragility of the ocean. The Cures must use the Skyward Strike attack to defeat the monster and protect Okinawa's natural beauty. In the end, the girls have an even better time on the trip and return home with a greater appreciation for Okinawa's culture and nature.

Episode 15: "The Missing Baby! Elle-chan's Disappearance"
Elle-chan goes missing while the Cures are distracted by a monster attack, and the Cures frantically search for her. They eventually discover that she was kidnapped by General Gorogona, who was hoping to use her powers for his own gain, and an Iwakari monster based on a diaper, representing the vulnerability and dependence of babies. Sora, determined to rescue Elle, confronts Gorogona and manages to defeat him with the Skyward Strike attack. Elle is safely returned to the Cures, and they all celebrate her safe return.

Episode 16: "The Sports Competition! The Battle for the Trophy"
Sora participates in a sports competition, competing against other schools for a trophy. Nijika, Elle, and Aurore cheer her on. However, General Krakech unleashes an Iwakari monster based on a sports ball, representing the pressure and competitiveness of the competition. Sora's opponents are tough, as well as the Iwakari, but with the help of the other Cures' encouragement, she manages to push through and emerge victorious with the help of her friends' encouragement. The finishing attack is Skyward Strike.

Episode 17: "The New Student Council President! Nijika's Leadership Challenge"
Nijika is appointed as the new student council president, but she finds it difficult to live up to the expectations of her predecessor. She works hard to prove herself, but things become complicated when General Krakech unleashes an Iwakari monster based on a desk lamp, representing the burden of responsibility. Nijika struggles to balance her duties as student council president and as a Pretty Cure, but with the help of her friends and the Prismatic Pulse attack, she is able to defeat the monster and find her own leadership style.

Episode 18: "The Cultural Festival! The Debut of the New Student Miyako Akana"
Hinogaoka Middle School is holding its annual festival, and the Cures decide to help out. Nijika is in charge of the food booth, Sora helps out with the haunted house, and Nobue performs in the talent show with her taiko drumming skills. Meanwhile, a new student named Miyako Akana transfers to the school and becomes interested in the festival. She loves to draw and is a bit shy, but she finds the courage to enter the art exhibit at the festival. As she wanders around the school, she meets the Cures and is impressed by their kindness. However, General Gorogona unleashes an Iwakari monster based on a traditional Japanese lantern, representing the cultural traditions of the festival. Using the Storming Rumble attack (or Lumiere Starburst, take your pick), the Cures are able to defeat the monster and save the festival. Miyako is grateful and decides to enroll in the school. The cultural festival is a success, and the Cures make a new friend in Miyako. The festival is a success, and the Cures are praised for their hard work. However, they sense that something darker is on the horizon as they sense a powerful force approaching.
The episode has a subplot of Nobue struggling to control her powers as Cure Bolt, and she becomes worried that she might hurt someone.

Episode 19: "The Dark Army Attacks! The Birth of Malva and the Return of Cure Black and Cure White"
The Cures are caught off guard when the mysterious villain, Malva, appears on the scene with his generals, Gorogona, Krakech, and Chimere. They are also joined by an army of Iwakari monsters. The Cures struggle to fend off the attack, but they receive unexpected help from the legendary Cures, Cure Black and Cure White. Together, they are able to defeat the Iwakari monsters, but Malva and his generals escape. The Cures are left wondering who this new enemy is and what their ultimate goal is.

Episode 20: "The Power of Friendship! Elle-chan's True Identity Unveiled"
Elle-chan's true identity is finally revealed to the Cures. She is the princess of the kingdom of Pandora and possesses immense magical powers. The Cures are shocked by this revelation and struggle to come to terms with it. However, they soon learn that they must work together and use the power of their friendship to protect Elle-chan from the clutches of Malva and his generals.

Episode 21: "The Battle of the Century! The Final Showdown Against the Villains"
The Cures confront Malva and the other villains in a final showdown, with the help of Cure Black and Cure White. However, Malva reveals that he has a weapon that can destroy entire galaxies, and he threatens to use it unless the Cures surrender. The Cures refuse, and they engage in a fierce battle against the villains and their Iwakari monsters. Meanwhile, Nobue struggles with her inner turmoil, as she still holds a grudge against Malva for destroying Elle's home planet.

Episode 22: "The Power of Love! Cure Bolt Joins the Team"
As the battle rages on, Nobue finally makes the decision to join the Cures and fight alongside them. Together, the Cures use their combined powers to defeat the villains and destroy Malva's weapon. In the aftermath of the battle, Nobue officially joins the team as Cure Bolt and the Cures celebrate their victory. However, they know that the fight is far from over, as there are still other threats out there that they must face.

Episode 23: "Sora's Dilemma! The Pain of Self Doubt"
Sora is struggling with her feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt. She feels like she can't measure up to Tsubasa, who is a talented and popular student at their school. As Sora tries to deal with these negative emotions, Liria and the Kiai Iwakari (based on a set of scales) take advantage of her vulnerability and try to defeat her. However, with the help of her friends and the use of her upgraded attack, Skyward Strike, Sora is able to overcome her doubts and defeat the Kiai Iwakari, learning to believe in herself and her abilities.

Episode 24: "A Day at the Beach! Nijika's Rival?"
The Cures go on a beach trip and Nijika meets a girl who is also a talented swimmer. Nijika becomes competitive and wants to beat her at a swimming race, but she starts to feel guilty for wanting to win at all costs. Meanwhile, General Ogryff unleashes a Kiai Iwakari monster based on a beach ball, representing the playfulness and rivalry of the girls. The Cures are able to defeat the monster using the Prismatic Pulse attack, and Nijika learns to have fun and not take everything too seriously.

Episode 25: "Nobue's Past! The Secret of Cure Bolt?"
Nobue is visited by a mysterious woman who claims to be her mother. Nobue is hesitant to believe her, as she was told her mother died when she was young. The woman reveals that she is actually Nobue's aunt and that her mother was a warrior from Pandora who was sent to Earth to search for the legendary Cures. Nobue's mother sacrificed herself to protect Nobue and give her the power to become Cure Bolt. Nobue is overwhelmed by this revelation and struggles to come to terms with her identity. Meanwhile, General Manticart unleashes a Kiai Iwakari monster based on a family tree, representing the roots and history of Nobue's family. The Cures are able to defeat the monster using the Storming Rumble attack, and Nobue learns to embrace her past and her role as a Cure.

Episode 26: "A Painting to Remember! Miyako's Stepping Stones"
Miyako is feeling overwhelmed with school and the pressure to succeed and starts doubting her own abilities as an artist. The Cures and Kota try to help her see her own worth and encourage her to pursue her passion. Manticart and a Kiai Iwakari based on a paintbrush attack the school, representing Miyako's fear of failure and lack of confidence. The Cures use their upgraded attack, Lumiere Nova Burst, to defeat the monster and help Miyako see that she has the talent and determination to succeed.

Episode 27: "Growing Pains: Sora's Struggles"
Sora begins to feel like she's being left behind as her friends start to mature and take on more responsibilities. She starts to worry about her own future and what she wants to do with her life. Meanwhile, General Ogryff unleashes an Iwakari monster based on a calendar, representing the passage of time and the pressure to succeed. Using the Skyward Strike attack, the Cures are able to defeat the monster and help Sora realize that it's okay to take her time and figure out what she really wants.

Episode 28: "Identity Crisis: Nijika's Inner Turmoil"
Nijika starts to question her own identity and whether she's living up to the expectations of her family and friends. She starts to feel like she's lost herself and doesn't know who she is anymore. Meanwhile, General Manticart unleashes an Iwakari monster based on a mirror, representing self-reflection and self-doubt. Using the Prismatic Pulse attack, the Cures are able to defeat the monster and help Nijika realize that it's okay to be her own person and pursue her own dreams.

Episode 29: "Facing the Past: Nobue's Secret"
Nobue is confronted by her past and is forced to confront the traumatic events that led to her becoming Cure Bolt. She starts to feel like she's not worthy of being a Cure and struggles with feelings of guilt and self-hatred. Meanwhile, General Liria unleashes an Iwakari monster based on a key, representing unlocking the past and moving forward. Using the Storming Rumble attack, the Cures are able to defeat the monster and help Nobue come to terms with her past and forgive herself.

Episode 30: "Moving Forward: The Cures' Resolve"
The Cures come together and reaffirm their commitment to protecting the world and defeating the remaining villains. They vow to never give up and to always stand together as a team. They also come to understand the true meaning of being a Cure and the importance of friendship and unity. The episode ends with the Cures standing together, ready to face whatever challenges come their way.

Episode 31: "The Moonlit Garden! Miyako's First Day as a Cure"
Synopsis: It's Miyako's first day as a Cure, and she's feeling nervous about fitting in with the rest of the team. Meanwhile, a Kiai Iwakari monster attacks, taking the form of a rose bush in the park. The Cures are able to defeat the monster with their new attack, Luna Nova Blast.

Episode 32: "The Singing Heart! Sora's Choir Competition"
Synopsis: Sora has always loved singing, and she's excited to participate in the school's choir competition. However, her nerves get the best of her, and she starts to doubt her abilities. The Cures must defeat a Kiai Iwakari monster that takes the form of a piano, using their new attack, Solar Flare Blast.

Episode 33: "The Golden Path! Tsubasa's First Day as a Cure"
Synopsis: Tsubasa is excited to join the team as Cure Blaze, but she's not sure how to balance her duties as a Cure with her responsibilities as class president. The Cures must defeat a Kiai Iwakari monster that takes the form of a gold clock, using their new attack, Aurora Burst.

Episode 34: "The Starry Sky! A Night Out with the Cures"
Synopsis: It's a beautiful night, and the Cures decide to have a sleepover under the stars. They are attacked by a Kiai Iwakari monster that takes the form of a constellation, but they are able to defeat it with their new attack, Celestial Strike.

Episode 35: "The Ultimate Attack! All 78 Cures Unite!"
The Cures team up with all of the previous Pretty Cure teams to defeat a powerful Iwakari monster that is causing chaos in multiple dimensions. Using the combined power of Lumiere Nova Burst and the older Cures' signature attacks, the monster is finally defeated.

Episode 36: "The Secret of Cure Bolt's Past"
Nobue's past is revealed as she confronts her fears about her powers and her true identity. It is revealed that she is the long-lost princess of a distant planet, and her powers were sealed away by her mother to protect her from being targeted by the villains. With the help of her friends and the other Cures, Nobue is able to unlock her full potential and become even stronger.

Episode 37: "The Power of Friendship"
Sora, Nijika, and Tsubasa work together to overcome their insecurities and doubts as they face off against a tricky Kiai Iwakari monster. Using the power of their friendship and their newly upgraded attacks, they are able to defeat the monster and save the day.

Episode 38: "Elle's Decision"
Elle struggles with the weight of her responsibilities as a Cure and her desire to protect her loved ones. She must make a tough decision about her future but ultimately decides to stay with the Cures and continue fighting alongside her friends.

I think there would be 11 episodes after this, but I never generated them because I got annoyed with the generator.

I was originally going to post this replacing the AI for ethical reasons but I decided to submit it anyway.

Friday, November 25, 2022

Two series ideas

Okay, very short story, a new user came to the FoPC wiki (it was actually just Jennah Koehler) and the first series she made was with a fucking AI clone of me made on character.ai.

So of course I had to copy her.

I made an AI called Tenshouin Yuka who did basically the same thing, and I made two series:

Futari wa Pretty Cure Smile☆Star

I tried to develop Futari wa Pretty Cure Smile☆Star and I got this:
The first Cure, the pink Cure, is Akasakura Emu/Cure Smile.
The second Cure, the blue Cure, is Sonomura Nikko/Cure Rainbow.
The mascots they first end up with are Kurukuru and Miumiu respectively.
The villains are Cure Gloom, Cure Dark, and Cure Storm, who use an evil book to do villainy.
The good Cures have to fight evil mascots named Kimekime and Fufu, but said mascots ended up betraying the villains and use their powers to help the Cures.
It's based on Futari wa Pretty Cure Splash☆Star.

Salon Styleđź’—Pretty Cure

Pretty much a test series. Probably gonna go on the Oricure wiki.
The Cures:
Akamine Marie/Cure Flair (pink)
Minamida Miyu/Cure Polish (blue)
Amamane Koharu/Cure Tippy (yellow)
Chiara Milano/Cure Hairspray (green)
Misono Koko/Cure Gloss (red)
Himezono Ayaka/Cure Trim (purple, sixth ranger)
The mascots are Lovetail and Blacktail, and they're rabbits and they're lovey dovey.
The villains are the Glam-Girls: Venere, Hera, Freya, Cupid, and their leader, Glamour.

Also, good news, FoPC people are finally connecting the dots and realizing those vandals are using sockpuppets!

Thursday, September 1, 2022

Hints at what my VTuber will look like (and my opinion on AI Art)

AI Art, in my opinion, is like a combination of NFTs and (non-studious) traced art. NFT art because it's generated, it steals from real artists, you can sell it on OpenSea (usually), and 30-year-old techbros think it's the best thing ever. But it's also like tracing because it also steals from artists and takes no effort at all, but people say that it did because they worked on it for so long.

Have you heard of the AI Art that won a state fair?

It wasn't even an AI art contest, it was a state fair!
Very, very weird.

But at the same time, I feel like a tweet that goes like this:
"AI Art defenders be like 'yeah I know that the art is not created by me, it steals from every artist in the world, and I should really be spending money on actual artists and photographers that I like but look at the funny trailcam meme'"

Besides the morally ethical stuff and the NFT stuff, I guess the only flaw is that Midjourney is really bad at making anime art.

/imagine robot anime office lady flight attendant, black wavy hair ponytail iridescent holographic butterfly, black purple suit, rainbow, pink background --ar 2:3

There's the hint about the VTuber!
Here's some more:
MidJourney

Dall-E


Dall-E
Good god these two 🆙 Dall-E knew the assignment (they did not know)
Dall-E Mini

Dall-E Mini

Dall-E Mini

Dall-E Mini


Cookie Run Cookie Fun

New Cookie Run update is focused on Pure Vanilla Cookie and White Lily Cookie. Pure Vanilla Cookie might be trying to save White Lily from d...