A DANGEROUS AFFECTION - THE SASUKARIN MANIFESTO [INDEX]
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Originally posted in my LiveJournal, HERE. -> That version is now outdated.443Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjAV49V2Ucm
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※ This Manifesto was originally published in august, 2009 and has been updated ever since.443Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbuE5gFeeDW
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WARNING: This manifesto contains spoilers for the entire manga. And detailed spoilers up to chapter 672. Read at your own discretion. also, it’s pretty lengthy, so you may want to grab some snacks.443Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEujb0KqRxs
A Dangerous Affection443Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2pflRnTVc4
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The SasuKarin Manifesto
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Unlike all of the most popular pairings, SasuKarin’s introduction does not happen in Part I of the series, but rather in Part II. Which is one of the reasons why some are quick to disregard this couple; but in doing so, they’re missing some vital information. That is: for a potential pairing that was introduced so late into the story, it is one of the top-contenders when it comes to substance—especially because Kishimoto does not only give attention to one side of the bond, but to both of them.443Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZcIhAsgIEf
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And that’s what makes the difference.443Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcs1eQ5putC
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What is this substance I speak of, you may ask? Well, that’s precisely what I want to show you through this. So if you’re curious, please do keep reading! I assure you that once you’re done, you’ll probably see things differently.443Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiVpAae0U8E
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Regardless, I want to clarify that while they have gotten mutual development, I'm not claiming their relationship is mutually-romantic in nature; what I am arguing for in this manifesto, is that their bond has all the foundations it needs to naturally step in that direction once they (mainly Sasuke) are ready to (which would be once they have settled the issues they have to work out between themselves due to his betrayal). And also, that the pairing has received a remarkable amount of substance (meaningful moments from both ends, interaction, subtext, focus, backstory, remarks from other characters, etc) that does make it a likely outcome—quite possible the most likely outcome for Sasuke if he is meant to end up with a girl, in fact.443Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDkc6oMcs4o
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...Or it would have been, if Kishi had actually put some care into it rather than simply handing Sasuke over as a consolation prize. But oh well; it is what it is and we had a good run while it lasted :') Hopefully this manifesto can serve as a reminder of that.443Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3OMCNGj1cU
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Update: as you may notice, the manifesto no longer contains an Introduction to the characters section. However, you may find a brief bio I made for both of them here.443Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrFkm6vxB6G
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• INDEX443Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe1gixIaEYK
I- Why SasuKarin?443Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTJOnWH6J1x
♦ Their development.
- a. Meet SasuKarin (Chapters 348 - 457).443Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGMcXv3nC0N
b. Sasuke's Downfall (Chapters 457 - 489).443Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZQjqTi3vre
c. Their Rising (Chapters 567 - present).
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♦ Their personalities: Similarities&Differences.443Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGCwCTqYEYZ
♦ Their bond: What's it's foundation?443Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx2uYzetyr5
♦ The unknown: Factor X and Factor Y.443Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsBORxUhoDn
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II- Canonization: aka Kishimoto's writer intent.
a) The amount of moments they've gotten.443Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡizW5uei5J8
b) Kishimoto's habit of singling out Sasuke and Karin among Taka.443Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrsipPvx3eh
c) Recurrent Themes of the manga (and how SK ties in).443Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjwkOXvnLJF
d) Their similar pasts.443Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJCu5IAV3iN
e) The amount of canonical commentary regarding them.443Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBxKLj1hnJv
f) The importance given to what happened between Karin and Sasuke.
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III- Common arguments against them: aka misconceptions running rampant.
a) Sasuke just wants her for her abilities!443Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ2HAmvS5ZO
b) Whatever, he still stabbed her! Tool or not, that means he didn’t care that much after all!443Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNJ2fTpXqDX
c) Pft. Even before going dark, Sasuke was always an ass to her!443Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCoPLsdYsyL
d) Sasuke rejected her from the start!443Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqPjUX3AJkj
e) Karin just has the hots for Sasuke and wants to ravage him, it’s nothing but lust and a shallow infatuation! She’s a perv!443Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF4bmJHrXLF
f) Who cares! Karin said she’s over Sasuke, SasuKarin is dead!443Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0NYiUDsKFn
g) So what! Karin is just a fangirl who doesn’t even know Sasuke!443Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY6yUn1Cd5d
h) Suigetsu’s comments about SasuKarin are meaningless, he was just doing it to be a jerk!443Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyK1sYZPhZ1
i) Whatever! So what?! None of that matters anyway, because Karin and SasuKarin are just comic relief!443Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLvvEWBycnb
j) Karin was all over Sasuke after a measly apology. What do you say to that, huh!?443Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcfxnS5ATWl
k) Whatever! Sasuke's apology was half-assed and insincere anyway!443Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxH7bbydBZU
l) So what!? She disgusts him! The face he made on 627 said it all!443Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUVuorJhnHu
m) I hate it anyway! Going back to Sasuke is a detriment to Karin's character!
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IV- Conclusion; final words: why I support SasuKarin, tying the knots together.443Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbkjmqDnlEm
V- Extra: Some helpful links you may want to check out.
