Popularity | Over Analyzing Houseki no Kuni Chapter 21 

“…the soul will be next to go.” Receiving Lapis’ head was next, and their change in personality to become more manipulative and goal-oriented could be seen as fitting. Though, they have also become newly depressed, like their soul withered away. Antarc’s portrait there looks like one for a funeral, doesn’t it? I saw someone note that Phos’ coma periods (220, 102) subtract to 108. Antarc’s only deep relationship would be Kongo. Though I am curious as to why exactly Cinnabar brought them up during 220 years and if they had extended interactions before the Lunarianification. Memory loss could be one of the reasons, more broadly would be that Phos “is a mess”. 12:53 Note the gems’ expressions of shock, while Bort’s more reserved. Also their black hair really stands out here, attention is drawn to them. Doubtful about shortened names as an indication of memory loss, it’s common practice among the gems. Probably weirder if Phos started using everyone’s full names. Bort’s confident stance as other gems hide behind them, compared to Yellow’s bent knees. Also Zircon as the second youngest but also in the position shielding the others. Also Neptunite’s cliff face peeking from behind Bort. Seen it suggested that the metallic arms of Phos reminded the gems of Cinnabar’s poison. A bit of a stretch imo but something to think about. The contrast of Phos’ stasis in winter uniform while their body and mind changes. I wouldn’t say it’s for their new competency that the gems have latched onto Phos _now_, but they are certainly more taken by Phos’ arms being a cool new thing than the concern of what happened. Then again, Phos themself shrugs it off so it’s “Phos (turned into a slug/lost their arms)” “Oh they look fine.” all over again. Good note on the loss of heels. They certainly don’t remember/value it anymore as they brush off 84’s statement on staying behind to restore the gems. Jade the only one not joining in on playing with Phos’ arms. Phos has also been an insomniac escaping PTSD dreams. Daytime Cinnabar appearance, what rarity for the night patroller.

The cover is absolutely beautiful

after reading the last chapter, i loved how phos' first thought was to use flowers to portray gentleness and reassurance with their aloy towards the gems. also, just found your channel recently, it's so nice to see someone so passionate about the series! i just started my journey to collect all the volumes before the last one comes out

speaking cap: artstyle is not necessary to make good stories, just copy it somewhere else and modify the story and boom

Question, why do you say spoilers for up to 105 in the intro? Where all the episodes recorded before 106-8 released.

i think that in the character introduction all the gems that end up going to the moon with phos are facing him