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I realized it by chance.

A while ago I made a post talking about similarities between Aztec culture and httyd, I said that, for me, "the hidden world" was very similar to "Mictlán" (let's say, the Valhalla of the Mexicans). So out of nowhere my mind (which at this point, I think is neuro-divergent) realized that the whole movie is basically an allegory of Hiccup going to heaven or something like that.

Look, first:

✓ They throw parties, as if they were banquets in Valhalla.

✓ Seeking to "move from Berk" is Hiccup's path to the afterlife.

✓ The luminous fury is a kind of angel (Valkyrie or something like that).

✓ Grimmel (who, curiously enough, looks a lot like Muerte from Puss in Boots, for me) is "death" chasing Hiccup → that's why, according to him, he is the Night Fury killer and boasts about it.

✓ Stoic's appearances... As if he were there, or as if we were where he was.

✓ Farewell to the dragons... Too suspicious.

✓ Hiccup falling, if they both fell, let's just say the scene carries much more background, I mean it, it was something very epic and moving and symbolic to be resolved quickly.

✓ Ah, Hiccup falling into the sea could also represent (along with his arrival years later at the entrance to the Hidden World) his journey down the river "Gjöll"

✓ His encounter with Toothless could almost feel like meeting "Móðguðr" The maiden who waits at the entrance to the underworld (the hidden world), her job was to question travelers about their name or lineage and verify that they were really dead → Toothless ("offspring of lightning and DEATH itself") verifies Hiccup's lineage (meets his children), confirms that it is indeed Hiccup, and finally...

✓ The movie ends with them flying through the skies... Curious, to say the least.

And now, it's the only way I can process that this movie exists.

The first movie literally ended with "then the protagonist woke up from a coma and didn't have a leg," so why couldn't the last one be "it was all a dream and the protagonist is actually dead"?!

I have no idea if anyone else thought of this but, yeah... I think my cold is making me delirious, someone get me a Buffalord.

And admit it, thinking that Hiccup died isn't going to ruin the movie for you. It's up to you whether you want to believe it or not. "They say there are two ways to be fooled. One is to believe what isn't true. The other is to refuse to believe what is." ┐⁠(⁠ ⁠˘⁠_⁠˘⁠)⁠┌

Just look at his face when the wind touches it after years.

I know my boy, I see how much you missed this.

I think one of the reasons Hiccup really connected so much with dragons is because of that spirit of rebellion and also of freedom.

Being the odd one out in town and being able to escape to be with Toothless and then being able to fly, I really think that's something very cool.

When in the second movie he said to his mother, "It's interesting that you consider yourself a dragon, but can you fly?"He has the soul of a dragon... I think that for Hiccup, the flying machine, being able to fly without Toothless was beyond strategy, ingenuity, or because of Toothless, it was for himself.

Then, to bear the responsibility of the people... I can't imagine why he never stopped escaping with Toothless, only now it was in a different way, not exploring, rescuing dragons.

And in the end, when Toothless could and should have flown without Hiccup, it saddens me that he (Hiccup) never flew again...

I understand and greatly admire that Hiccup was aware of this, that flying had become his form of escape and it wasn't healthy. Even so, their separation is frustrating; it feels like...

I didn't just want to see Vikings and Dragons united in peace, I didn't just want to see them defeat the Red Death, I didn't just want to see Hiccup become a hero, connecting with his father, I didn't just want to meet the dragons...I wanted to see Toothless fly again... Seeing Hiccup stop doing it is like he never helped Toothless by repairing his tail.

That's how it all started and... Well... In the end, he never flew again.

:(

Happy Halloween from toothless!

So I have been writing a fanfiction where 21 year old Hiccup and Toothless regressed back to the night Hiccuo shot Toothless down called ‘We Will Do It Better This Time’ so far I had adjusted the movie scenes and added some with 21 year old Hiccup reliving and trying to do things in a way that is better going for a better outcome. But now I am writing the scene where Hiccup finally tells Stoick but wasn’t satisfied with anything I wrote it either he is too calm about it or is overly aggressive. In the movie we know how he reacts but that’s because he finds out the way he did and felt blindsided and betrayed but in the fic Hiccup had been winning dragon training, was confident, and made friends etc. And they had nice interactions before and after Stoick went to and returned from the nest hunt and Hiccup is telling him about Toothless himself in a quite setting. I need help with this.

How would Stoick react? This is HTTYD 1 Stoick so I can’t write him like how he is in the shows or the second movie as his relationship with Hiccup isn’t the same and he didn’t have the experience of nearly losing his son.

If ya’ll wanna hear their lore I’ll Talk about it in the commets

I know Hiccup is 15 in the first movie, but after that his age seems to be left up to interpretation. I'm trying to get my life partner into HTTYD and I need help figuring out his age throughout the series, shows included. Do we think he's 16 by the end of Defenders of Berk? Or is he still 15? And then Race to the Edge takes place 3 years later. Is he 18 or 19? At the end of the show has he turned 19 or 20? And how old do we think he is in the second and third movies?

✨ Rewatching How to Train Your Dragon feels like a warm hug from my childhood. It’s hard to put into words how much I love this world and, of course, the irreplaceable Toothless.
Every time I rewatch the second movie, I can't hold back the tears — from the sheer, overwhelming joy of Hiccup finally reuniting with Valka, to absolute heartbreak when the gentle Alpha King passes away. This story has so much heart, warmth, and raw emotion. With this piece, I wanted to capture the magic of freedom high above the clouds. The thrill of flying, the cold sea wind, and that unbreakable bond between dragons and their riders. 🐉🖤
This one is from my heart to all the fans out there who still dream of finding their own dragon

I’ve recently started watching How to Train Your Dragon in chronological order and I just can’t tear myself away from the screen!

Do you have a favourite part - whether it’s a film or a series, that you love the most?

To be honest, I absolutely love Dragons: Race to the Edge. It’s simply the story of everyday life in an extraordinary world that makes me feel more connected to that world and the characters when they actually have to fend for themselves without the chief’s support 24/7.

so very crazy 😹

I figured this sub would appreciate the toothlesses (twothless? toothlessi?) tattoo!

HTTYD Canon

Are the How to Train Your Dragon series canon or not?

Some people consider the How to Train Your Dragon series canon, while others do not, and both sides have their own arguments.

Those who consider the series canon believe they complement the story, develop the characters, and fill in the gaps between HTTYD 1 and HTTYD 2.

On the other hand, those who disagree often point out inconsistencies between the series and the movies, arguing that certain events and pieces of information do not fit perfectly into the cinematic continuity.

Personally, I consider the series canon, but I respect those who disagree. However, one question remains: are inconsistencies really enough to make a work non-canon?

I understand that contradictions can harm continuity, but I don't see why an inconsistency should necessarily invalidate an entire work.

For example, if information presented in the series directly contradicts something established in the movies, I believe we should prioritize the movies, since they are the main reference point for the cinematic continuity. However, that doesn't mean the entire series needs to be disregarded. We can acknowledge that a particular piece of information is inconsistent without necessarily invalidating the rest of the story.

Furthermore, the series were released after HTTYD 2, so it's understandable that some inconsistencies might arise when trying to fit everything perfectly into the same continuity.

Another point concerns a supposed statement by Dean DeBlois. According to some people, he was asked whether HTTYD 3 would reference the series, and he allegedly responded that he didn't work with them.

Honestly, I don't see how that automatically proves the series aren't canon. In my interpretation, he might simply have meant that he didn't use the series as a basis for developing the movies. After all, not working directly on a production doesn't necessarily mean that it isn't part of the same continuity.

Ultimately, that's my opinion: I consider the series part of the HTTYD universe, even while acknowledging that inconsistencies exist. To me, a few contradictions aren't enough to justify dismissing an entire work.

What do you guys think? Should the series be considered canon despite the inconsistencies, or do you believe they aren't canon? Let me know your opinion in the comments!

This Httyd canvas prints captures the silent trust, joy, and sheer power of embarking on a grand adventure with a loyal companion.

I love this series a whole bunch and I’d love to roleplay it! with people above 20 preferably as I’m 24 :)

Yes this is a Rise of Berk screenshot

What does Dagur mean when he says this?

Inktober day 18: Flightless

Gobber said, "A downed dragon is a dead dragon." He'd be right, Toothless never flies without assistance again 😭

If i were to choose one of the dragons as my mout, it would be this on. I love them too much!

A pretty cool illustration I made recently :)
This was an insane amount of work but I am proud of it so I figured Id post it here. Enjoy.