Monday, October 30, 2023

Why I Forbid Live-Action Adaptations for my Arlon and Liliana Stories?

In the heart of my wild imagination, two characters emerged, Arlon and Liliana. These two, born from the depths of my artistic soul, became the stars of a love story that I treasured dearly. As an artist who has spent years perfecting their character design and painting, I knew that their essence deserved a unique treatment for motion-picture adaptations. I will explain to you why I resolutely forbid any live-action adaptations of their tales and insist that their stories must be brought to life in animated form, retaining that beloved mix of Disney and Manga style in either 2D or CGI.

The first and most compelling reason for this preference lies in the sheer, unparalleled beauty and charm of Arlon and Liliana. Their physical allure surpasses anything I've ever encountered in the real world. In crafting their character design, I meticulously etched their features, ensuring that they radiated the essence of otherworldly charm. No real-life faces, not even those of my contemporaries, came close to capturing the ethereal grace of Arlon and the captivating allure of Liliana. Their beauty is not just skin deep; their personalities are equally enchanting. Arlon's charisma and Liliana's magnetic presence make them truly irresistible. It was as if their beauty transcended the limitations of reality.

This is the closest to how Liliana Oleander would have
looked like in real life 
with the exception of the
breast size and the hair length and colour.

I remember the moment I realised that the closest resemblance to Liliana's beauty in real life could be found in a painting by the talented Mable Rollins Harris, portraying a nude girl with an enchanting gaze. To compromise their beauty by casting real actors to portray them in live-action adaptations would be an injustice to the very essence of their characters. Their ethereal grace and captivating allure were so otherworldly that it seemed they belonged to a realm beyond our own. Their beauty was not merely skin deep; it emanated from within, captivating all who beheld them. To attempt to capture their essence through real actors would be to confine their transcendent beauty within the limitations of reality, diminishing the magic they exuded.

But the enchantment didn't end with their physical beauty. Also, because of their exceeding beauty, Arlon and Liliana, though entering their 20s from their 18th year, retained an ageless quality that made them appear as if they were still in their either 14th or 16th year making them look like teenagers. Just look at either Marinette and Adrien from Miraculous, or Lum and Ataru from Urusei Yatsura or Nasa and Tsukasa from Tonikawa to know the average age of how old they look like. In turn, it raises a moral dilemma when it comes to casting for live-action roles. The love story I've woven around them also delves into intimate and mature scenes, exploring the complexities of their relationship and the depth of their emotions. So, casting teenagers in the case of the live-action adaptation of Arlon and Liliana can raise concerns about appropriateness and consent, as these scenes require actors who are of legal age.

To circumvent this issue, I insisted that the voices of Arlon and Liliana, when brought to life through animation, be those of adults. We can cast voice actors who may be well into their twenties or even thirties and use artificial intelligence to transform their mature voices into the youthful tones that Arlon and Liliana possess. This way, their characters remain true to the essence of the story without compromising on ethical or practical grounds. By using artificial intelligence to modify the voices of adult voice actors, we can ensure that Arlon and Liliana's characters are accurately portrayed in the animated realm. This approach allows us to maintain the integrity of the story while also addressing any concerns about appropriateness or feasibility.

The decision to keep Arlon and Liliana's tales animated in a mix of Disney and Manga style goes not just in aesthetics. It emphasises the fact that their love story is purely fictional, brimming with elements that exist solely in the realm of fantasy. Some of the elements in Arlon and Liliana's love story are purely storybook that are not meant to be emulated in real life; they are the fruit of my wild imagination, a testament to my idealistic vision of romantic love. The adventures of Arlon and Liliana are designed to bring comfort to those who, like me, grapple with the challenges of finding true love in a harsh and unforgiving world. Through their extraordinary escapades, Arlon and Liliana provide an escape from reality, allowing readers to momentarily immerse themselves in a world where love conquers all and dreams come true.

I understand that my unconventional approach to love stories may invite negative criticisms from those who are very hardcore in maintaining the appropriateness and moral ethics of any of the contents. Yet, I remain unwavering in my commitment to bringing Arlon and Liliana to life through both literary and visual means even if it has lots of mature scenes. The mature scenes in the story serve a purpose in portraying the intimacy and depth of Arlon and Liliana's relationship, allowing readers to understand the passion and connection they share truly. Their tales fill the void in my own heart, a place where searching for true love has remained elusive in me. In response, I've retreated to my world of wild imagination, nurturing it with my artistic endeavours, and in turn, sharing the enchanting stories of Arlon and Liliana with the world.

In conclusion, the beauty, ageless charm, and ethereal nature of Arlon and Liliana demand that their stories remain animated, transcending the boundaries of reality and staying true to the whimsical world where they were born. In doing so, I remain dedicated to offering comfort and solace to those who seek respite from the challenges of finding love in a world that can be, at times, harsh and unforgiving. Arlon and Liliana's love story is an escape into a realm of imagination, where anything is possible, and love knows no bounds. Their animated adventures are a testament to the power of creativity, and I hope they continue to enchant and inspire those who venture into their world.

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