Mukuro, as a character, and in and of herself, is sincerely epic; I think the same of Hiei. Together, though... Something just seems... wrong about that... (though I may simply be biased, as Kurama/Hiei stole my heart from the very beginning (the last scene between them made me cry)). I, personally, see Hiei and Mukuro in a siblings/best friend type of relationship, but, honestly, nothing more in the love department. The vid itself, though, was sincerely amazing.
I see them as friends, not as a couple! They are pretty much on good terms because they understand each other. I can see them as best friends, but again, not as a couple... xD
@kinghiei08 I know that, But I think they should be a couple Kurama and Hiei...they are perfect for each other...not Mukuro and Hiei, but she is a cool character...Kurama belong with Hiei
@catledgem That is true.The creator was going to put Hiei and Kurama in some kind of relationship,but he decided against it due to something.I read a wiki article on Hiei yesterday.I really like MukuroxHiei,you might as well say it's like Crayon Shin-Chan but with demons.XD
Though I have nothing against Mukuro (actually the opposite more like) I just really can't see the pairing happening- regardless of the large imply-ment of it. I actually think the cause of the whole pairing was because of all the "Kurahi" fangirls ravaging about- (hence the whole exchange between Kurama and Hiei after the last tournament (which crushed me).) But then again that's just that I make of it. Though I still see very little comparability. =3=
(This is my opinion) I think that Hiei only liked Mukuro because they could relate, and she was one of the only people who ever really excepted him...
I think that would be better for him to have someone who can easily dominate him. He lives on challenges and if one is easy to defeat, then he would hold no interest at all.
Alright, since you said you were genuinely interested Ill tell you what I can. Naturally I can't answer for everyone, but I can give you some reasons why I dislike it and why I believe others don't as well. One of my current biggest reasons for disliking the pair is the fact that the fans of said pairing refuse to accept that yes, HieiMuku IS a fannon pairing, not a cannon pairing...
...This would not be such a problem to me at least, you can think what ever you want in my opinion, however a large number of them go around flaming HieiKura videos with comments such as "OMG! They're not gay you retard! Hiei's with Mukuro!" Which quickly creates a great deal of bad blood between the fans of two said pairings. Both pairings are just as likely or unlikely, believe it or not their sexual orientations are never addressed in the series...
...Another reason is I believe a lot of fans didn't like the sudden appearance of a female character entering in the very last arc and immediately bonding with Hiei. Now, before you hear me wrong let me tell you I'm a HUGE Mukuro fan, she's one of my favorite female characters and I love a platonic relationship with her and Hiei...
I also don't think they work as a couple because her and Hiei's personalities are so similar they don't create any interesting dynamic as a pairing at least to me. For me they make great soul siblings but not more. Also, since a great deal of HieiMuku fans hate HieiKura and a great deal of HieiKura fans hate HieiMuku it's hard for anyone who likes one of the pairs to watch any videos for the other pairing with out seeing comments they find angering and insulting...
...If I found a group of people who liked both HieiMuku and HieiKura or were open to the opposing pairing, I might give more of a try. I have, since making this video, lost a great deal of dislike towards this pairing, however as I just explained, it's hard to get into the other pairing and not be horribly insulted. Sorry for the long answer, hope that helped to answer your question.
Thanks for answering my question. I'm glad to hear a serious answer from someone and not something along the lines of "Mukuro's too ugly," or "Hiei's mine!" -_- (she's actually a lot prettier in the manga, but that's beside the point)...
Unfortunately, you are right that every pairing is going to have its fair share of imbeciles that spit in the face of any other idea for a pairing...
It's like some people just can't let go of the fact that these characters aren't real and accept that other people have their own ideas and fantasies.
Thank you as well for looking at the differences in taste reasonably. And I am fully with you in disliking the "Mukuro's too ugly," or "Hiei's mine!" objections. I think in her own way Mukuro is one of the most beautiful characters I've seen, in manga or anime form. Her appearance has more depth than a lot of female anime characters have. I really agree with your views and am glad to see someone who can step back and look at this logically....
Mhmm... Mukuro's one of my favorite female anime characters, if not my favorite. She's just a breath of fresh air after seeing so many cutesy, cliche anime girls.
And I'm actually in the planning stage for a Hiei and Mukuro video. It's supposed to be about how their canon relationship took form... Angsty enough for even the most die-hard Hiei/Kura fans to stomach. ; )
Angst makes everything better! XD I'd really love to see it if you get it up ^^ I completely agree that Mukuro is a wonderful relief from all the ditsy anime girls out there. It's so wonderful to have a strong female character who's main selling point isn't "I kick guys asses, thus I am awesome." Mukuro angst you say? ~<3
(*sigh* I just cant seem to make a 500 character post, stupid character limit ⌐ ⌐)
Talking with you has really given me a better perspective on the pairing. If I can manage to start finishing videos again, I'll look into making one for them. :) (Hopefully it will be better than this one :x)
Well, I'm glad that my words were able to have some sort of an effect! : ) And I'll definitely let you know when I finish the AMV (now that I have someone expecting to watch it, I'm motivated to get to work, haha).
Oh and I noticed that you made an AMV for Sensui and Itsuki. Awesome points for you, because they're my favorite characters. :P
Awsome! I love it! I like Mukuro, she's cool but I HATE the HieiXMukuro pairing! 0_o has anyone ever noticed she's bigger than him? Lol that would just be awkward if they were a couple. AND she's WAYYY older than him. WAAAAAY older. ^ ^;; Hiei should be with Kurama. =D
Yeah, I feel the same way. Mukuro is actually one of my favorite female anime characters, she just doesn't work with Hiei though. I LOVE a soul brother/sister or mother/son kind of relationship between them, which I've heard some people say is what Yoshihiro Togashi was trying to do with them, but a more intimate relationship just doesn't work in my mind. Thank you very much for the comment!!!
Oh yes I agree with any other close relationship between the two besides love. It's true that Togashi didn't want them to be a couple! But the stubborn HieiXMukuro fans refuse to believe it! 0_o they just make stupid claims like "it was obvious!" What was obvious? haha fools. lol. Mukuro is awesome though and so is Hiei! =))
Same here, I understand that they're relationship is actually nice considering that both understand pain. But I do not like the pairing, like both, especially Hiei...
Mmm, I know what you mean. I DO like the relationship between Hiei and Mukuro as soul siblings but in my mind they're just too similar to each other to create any interesting traction. Of course, a really good fic writer or video maker can make just about anything work, but unless it's done REALLY well, the pairing just doesn't work for me as a romance. Thank you for commenting!
3:38 is from episode 112, the last episode. Thank you for the comment and the rating, I agree, they make a good soul brother and sister if you ask me.
Awesome video. I'm not a big MukuroXHiei fan. I think that they just think of eachother as friends. Of course, that's just my personal opinion. Anyways, awesome video. I love it. *faves and rates 5/5*
in the eziou series did anyone notice the necklace she was wearing...just think of that for a minute.also i watched a english subbed version it and it never siad he left her it said he was probably off trianing for the next tournament
I like it! I don't hate Mukuro either but the pairing with her and Hiei is just... no. Lol. I mean no offense but she seems a 'tad' old for him neh? I mean she looks like his older sister or even mother!
And it the Eizou series he left her too so... Probably why she looked sad and deep in thought.
Thank you! I agree, I like her as a sister figure to him but not a lover. She did? I wish the Eizou series was easier to find/buy/anything, especially with eng subs! If I only knew Japanese! Thank you for the comment! ^^
i know Hie cant never love because what happen to him but i kinda think they are good Pairing but there another that Hiei wont date Mukuro but we know she likes him like that. There is maybe they will fall in love or not you cant never know what happens. But very good movie.
Yeah, I don't have anything against her either I just really don't like the pairing at all. I agree with sparring buddy though not lover. I prefer KuramaxHiei but I am not going into that.
I love the way you gave a little story explaining the video! You chose really good scenes for this! Love it!
I agree, Mukuro definitely has an interesting backstory...right up there on my list with Hiei and Kurama's backstories. But anyway, I see Hiei and Mukuro as more sparing buddies rather then uh...lovers...Great Video! 5/5. That's right Hiei! You belong together with Kurama!!!! YEA!
Yeah, Mukuro is a perfectly good character but she's just too like Hiei to really work as a lover in my opinion. I think of her as a sparring buddy as well and sort of as a second sister who's shared his experiences and anyway, thanks so much for the comment!
Thanks! ^^ I know there are some really nice Hiei/Mukuro likers, just, most that I've met are kind of obsessive and closed minded about the pairing. Thanks for the comment! We loves you!
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. I think I might look a bit into making a few Yusuke/Kurama videos to add a bit of flavor to my liked pairings, though I'm afraid that I'm far past hope to do any straight pairings. Thanks agains for commenting!
Mukuro, as a character, and in and of herself, is sincerely epic; I think the same of Hiei. Together, though... Something just seems... wrong about that... (though I may simply be biased, as Kurama/Hiei stole my heart from the very beginning (the last scene between them made me cry)). I, personally, see Hiei and Mukuro in a siblings/best friend type of relationship, but, honestly, nothing more in the love department. The vid itself, though, was sincerely amazing.
...I vote for the KxH sequel.
HinataLovesNeji 3 weeks ago
I see Hiei is Kurama..or any other male.
FatxManxMaggot 4 months ago
I see them as friends, not as a couple! They are pretty much on good terms because they understand each other. I can see them as best friends, but again, not as a couple... xD
meee32 6 months ago
Hiei belong with Kurama
catledgem 1 year ago 3
@catledgem Hiei is not gay. Kurama is not gay.
kinghiei08 1 year ago 6
@kinghiei08 I know that, But I think they should be a couple Kurama and Hiei...they are perfect for each other...not Mukuro and Hiei, but she is a cool character...Kurama belong with Hiei
catledgem 1 year ago
@catledgem They're not gay,but that's the fantasies of the wild fangirls that keep the internet a fun place XD
I support you 100 percent though
AkemiMoriboshi 6 months ago
@AkemiMoriboshi I know they any gay, but want them to be
catledgem 6 months ago
@catledgem That is true.The creator was going to put Hiei and Kurama in some kind of relationship,but he decided against it due to something.I read a wiki article on Hiei yesterday.I really like MukuroxHiei,you might as well say it's like Crayon Shin-Chan but with demons.XD
[where did that come from...x3]
AkemiMoriboshi 6 months ago
*Fist pumps* THANK GOD SOMEONE AGREES.
Though I have nothing against Mukuro (actually the opposite more like) I just really can't see the pairing happening- regardless of the large imply-ment of it. I actually think the cause of the whole pairing was because of all the "Kurahi" fangirls ravaging about- (hence the whole exchange between Kurama and Hiei after the last tournament (which crushed me).) But then again that's just that I make of it. Though I still see very little comparability. =3=
animegirlheather 1 year ago 4
yay lol someone who agrees with me
shadowwolf1991 1 year ago
i love them
mukuro& hiei for ever !!
hiei really likes her
he is so pretty!
ladygotic26 1 year ago
i LOVE mukuro and hiei as characters, but i HATE mukuroXhiei. i perfer hieiXkurama
bakuraluver234 2 years ago 4
(This is my opinion) I think that Hiei only liked Mukuro because they could relate, and she was one of the only people who ever really excepted him...
I love both characters; but not as a couple.
CandieCane100 2 years ago 14
i love Hiei, and i dont think Mukuro and him belong together. Hiei would go insane being with someone who can easily dominate him
AyaAme 2 years ago 9
@AyaAme
I think that would be better for him to have someone who can easily dominate him. He lives on challenges and if one is easy to defeat, then he would hold no interest at all.
TheMofos123 1 year ago
i like this couple,i love this vid and i dont like kurama x hiei.
Weirdfish17 2 years ago 4
I don't like the pairing either, but I do love this video!*favs* nice job.<3
I prefer Hiei with Kurama.*nodnod*
mrplaystation 2 years ago 2
i like tha video cuz im not a makuroXhiei fan.
nightpelt05 2 years ago
aw i luv HxM but i do like the vid and av 4*
IHeartYYH 2 years ago 7
ya i dont think they are a good pair she just makes hiei think of his past which tears him apart more
yuyuhakusholover4evr 3 years ago 8
i reallly hate d pairing........... i don't like mukuro for hiei.......... i think a cute, jolly and sweeet person would be better for hiei........
kaed241 3 years ago
Why are so many people against the Mukuro/Hiei pairing? I'm seriously wondering.
lovecraftians 3 years ago
Alright, since you said you were genuinely interested Ill tell you what I can. Naturally I can't answer for everyone, but I can give you some reasons why I dislike it and why I believe others don't as well. One of my current biggest reasons for disliking the pair is the fact that the fans of said pairing refuse to accept that yes, HieiMuku IS a fannon pairing, not a cannon pairing...
XxFireSongxX 3 years ago
...This would not be such a problem to me at least, you can think what ever you want in my opinion, however a large number of them go around flaming HieiKura videos with comments such as "OMG! They're not gay you retard! Hiei's with Mukuro!" Which quickly creates a great deal of bad blood between the fans of two said pairings. Both pairings are just as likely or unlikely, believe it or not their sexual orientations are never addressed in the series...
XxFireSongxX 3 years ago
...Another reason is I believe a lot of fans didn't like the sudden appearance of a female character entering in the very last arc and immediately bonding with Hiei. Now, before you hear me wrong let me tell you I'm a HUGE Mukuro fan, she's one of my favorite female characters and I love a platonic relationship with her and Hiei...
XxFireSongxX 3 years ago
I also don't think they work as a couple because her and Hiei's personalities are so similar they don't create any interesting dynamic as a pairing at least to me. For me they make great soul siblings but not more. Also, since a great deal of HieiMuku fans hate HieiKura and a great deal of HieiKura fans hate HieiMuku it's hard for anyone who likes one of the pairs to watch any videos for the other pairing with out seeing comments they find angering and insulting...
XxFireSongxX 3 years ago
...If I found a group of people who liked both HieiMuku and HieiKura or were open to the opposing pairing, I might give more of a try. I have, since making this video, lost a great deal of dislike towards this pairing, however as I just explained, it's hard to get into the other pairing and not be horribly insulted. Sorry for the long answer, hope that helped to answer your question.
XxFireSongxX 3 years ago
Thanks for answering my question. I'm glad to hear a serious answer from someone and not something along the lines of "Mukuro's too ugly," or "Hiei's mine!" -_- (she's actually a lot prettier in the manga, but that's beside the point)...
Unfortunately, you are right that every pairing is going to have its fair share of imbeciles that spit in the face of any other idea for a pairing...
lovecraftians 3 years ago
It's like some people just can't let go of the fact that these characters aren't real and accept that other people have their own ideas and fantasies.
lovecraftians 3 years ago
Thank you as well for looking at the differences in taste reasonably. And I am fully with you in disliking the "Mukuro's too ugly," or "Hiei's mine!" objections. I think in her own way Mukuro is one of the most beautiful characters I've seen, in manga or anime form. Her appearance has more depth than a lot of female anime characters have. I really agree with your views and am glad to see someone who can step back and look at this logically....
XxFireSongxX 3 years ago 3
If you ever felt like making something for the HieiMukuro pairing, I'd be willing to give it a try.
XxFireSongxX 3 years ago
Mhmm... Mukuro's one of my favorite female anime characters, if not my favorite. She's just a breath of fresh air after seeing so many cutesy, cliche anime girls.
And I'm actually in the planning stage for a Hiei and Mukuro video. It's supposed to be about how their canon relationship took form... Angsty enough for even the most die-hard Hiei/Kura fans to stomach. ; )
lovecraftians 3 years ago
Angst makes everything better! XD I'd really love to see it if you get it up ^^ I completely agree that Mukuro is a wonderful relief from all the ditsy anime girls out there. It's so wonderful to have a strong female character who's main selling point isn't "I kick guys asses, thus I am awesome." Mukuro angst you say? ~<3
(*sigh* I just cant seem to make a 500 character post, stupid character limit ⌐ ⌐)
XxFireSongxX 3 years ago 3
Talking with you has really given me a better perspective on the pairing. If I can manage to start finishing videos again, I'll look into making one for them. :) (Hopefully it will be better than this one :x)
XxFireSongxX 3 years ago
Well, I'm glad that my words were able to have some sort of an effect! : ) And I'll definitely let you know when I finish the AMV (now that I have someone expecting to watch it, I'm motivated to get to work, haha).
Oh and I noticed that you made an AMV for Sensui and Itsuki. Awesome points for you, because they're my favorite characters. :P
lovecraftians 3 years ago
i.hate.makuro.
love.this.video!
JMCstudios 3 years ago
yay !!! im with u ! ANTI MUKURO AND HIEI !!!
hinataXtenten 3 years ago
thats kinda sick and weird.....mukuro and hiei..something weird about hiei makes me think he would considerate too.
drunknwolf 3 years ago
Omg I soo agree with you..
Sakuri95 3 years ago
diddo
kurama105 3 years ago
Thank you for making this <3
olive487 3 years ago
YAY!! Thank you!! I dont like this pairing either.
She seems more like a mother figure than anything >.>
VanaGreenleaf 3 years ago
Awsome! I love it! I like Mukuro, she's cool but I HATE the HieiXMukuro pairing! 0_o has anyone ever noticed she's bigger than him? Lol that would just be awkward if they were a couple. AND she's WAYYY older than him. WAAAAAY older. ^ ^;; Hiei should be with Kurama. =D
Akirachan13 3 years ago 2
Yeah, I feel the same way. Mukuro is actually one of my favorite female anime characters, she just doesn't work with Hiei though. I LOVE a soul brother/sister or mother/son kind of relationship between them, which I've heard some people say is what Yoshihiro Togashi was trying to do with them, but a more intimate relationship just doesn't work in my mind. Thank you very much for the comment!!!
XxFireSongxX 3 years ago
Oh yes I agree with any other close relationship between the two besides love. It's true that Togashi didn't want them to be a couple! But the stubborn HieiXMukuro fans refuse to believe it! 0_o they just make stupid claims like "it was obvious!" What was obvious? haha fools. lol. Mukuro is awesome though and so is Hiei! =))
Akirachan13 3 years ago
As much as I want Hiei to be with Kurama, you do realise that Kurama is you know.... a guy.
paulineangeli 3 years ago
uuuuuuuh...yes I know very well that Kurama is a guy. XD What's your point?
Akirachan13 3 years ago
It's just, sometimes I wish Kurama was a girl.
paulineangeli 3 years ago
So?
thebulletalchemist 3 years ago
Pissed off stupids are funny! XD
Tiemiosho 3 years ago
well i flat out dispise mukuro.
it was just so freaking random.
ya know?
so i congratulate you on this anti hieixmukuro thing
but i hate yaoi too.
i just say let hiei stay the single
rogue he is. =D
shadowkitten91 3 years ago 2
*claps * bravo im not a fan of a yoai hiei
inuyashababygurl 3 years ago
WTF!!! why would some of yall want to see hiei and kurama together?? theyr not gay!! WTF!!
and WTF is wrong with mukuros body?? she all chopped and screwed with some android mixed in!! WTF
xedizzlex 3 years ago
love the vid and song, ^_^ yeah i'm more of a hiei/kurama or a really good hiei/oc fan
i'd love to read your hiei/kurama fic ^_^
Ladyblue17 4 years ago
yay I love you!(not that way) I hate that pairing, I love HieiXKurama
shipposhayla 4 years ago
diddo
kurama105 4 years ago
Same here, I understand that they're relationship is actually nice considering that both understand pain. But I do not like the pairing, like both, especially Hiei...
NejixHinataFan 4 years ago
i like your video even if i like the pairing
happyperson27 4 years ago
i agree its just so ...no it does not fit to me it does not feel right. you know what i mean?
sestrilla448 4 years ago
Mmm, I know what you mean. I DO like the relationship between Hiei and Mukuro as soul siblings but in my mind they're just too similar to each other to create any interesting traction. Of course, a really good fic writer or video maker can make just about anything work, but unless it's done REALLY well, the pairing just doesn't work for me as a romance. Thank you for commenting!
XxFireSongxX 4 years ago
its worse paring! its about time someone made an Anti hiei/Mukoru
InuKimo 4 years ago
why who do you think he should end up with
happyperson27 4 years ago
Who the hell is Mukoru?
Tiemiosho 3 years ago
a woman that comes in the last season of yyh.
Akirachan13 3 years ago
what episode is it at 3:38? i cant find it! well great vid! i think they share more of a friendship bond rather than love. 5/5
freakonfyre 4 years ago
3:38 is from episode 112, the last episode. Thank you for the comment and the rating, I agree, they make a good soul brother and sister if you ask me.
XxFireSongxX 4 years ago
thank you!
freakonfyre 4 years ago
Awesome video. I'm not a big MukuroXHiei fan. I think that they just think of eachother as friends. Of course, that's just my personal opinion. Anyways, awesome video. I love it. *faves and rates 5/5*
AiKirauProductions 4 years ago
in the eziou series did anyone notice the necklace she was wearing...just think of that for a minute.also i watched a english subbed version it and it never siad he left her it said he was probably off trianing for the next tournament
XinsanityincarnateX 4 years ago
I like it! I don't hate Mukuro either but the pairing with her and Hiei is just... no. Lol. I mean no offense but she seems a 'tad' old for him neh? I mean she looks like his older sister or even mother!
And it the Eizou series he left her too so... Probably why she looked sad and deep in thought.
KatoKathy 4 years ago 3
Thank you! I agree, I like her as a sister figure to him but not a lover. She did? I wish the Eizou series was easier to find/buy/anything, especially with eng subs! If I only knew Japanese! Thank you for the comment! ^^
XxFireSongxX 4 years ago
i know Hie cant never love because what happen to him but i kinda think they are good Pairing but there another that Hiei wont date Mukuro but we know she likes him like that. There is maybe they will fall in love or not you cant never know what happens. But very good movie.
dreamerangel6669 4 years ago
urm...urm...urm...its...so...urm... i like the pairing acctually...urm...great vid
mizukaze95 4 years ago
Thanks. Sorry if the concept annoyed you, thought you can't say I didn't warn you.
XxFireSongxX 4 years ago
Yeah, I don't have anything against her either I just really don't like the pairing at all. I agree with sparring buddy though not lover. I prefer KuramaxHiei but I am not going into that.
I love the way you gave a little story explaining the video! You chose really good scenes for this! Love it!
SerenityMaxwell 4 years ago 2
i like it alot 5/5.
and i don't hate mukuro.
i just love hiei.
ima dork,yes,but..i don't care=]
oh and the song's by Avril Lavigne, not Jojo^_^
evildd32 4 years ago
Thanks, I don't dislike Mukuro either, just the pairing. I'm a yaoi/yuri fan so... In the creits "JoJo" was for the ending song, "Leave (Get out)"
XxFireSongxX 4 years ago
lolz yea srry bout the last thing bout the song^_^
heheh i didn't think b4 i spoke.
but yes i agree i don't rly favor the pairing=]
evildd32 4 years ago
That's ok. I do things like that all the time... then I realize just after I left the comment |||-.-
XxFireSongxX 4 years ago
lolz i HATE when that happens^_^
OKAY srry for makin this so long=]
love the vid tho 5/5
evildd32 4 years ago
WOOOOOOOO ANTI-MUKUROxHIEI WOOOOO *hates Mukuro more then she loves Hiei and Pete Wentz mixed together ...and thats alot*
AbbumiCurseMarkQu 4 years ago
Also I saw that you want to make a story of this...I say go for it! I read your other stories and they're all really good!
spiritkitten 4 years ago
I am a supporter HieixMukuro. I think you did a good job with the AMV though.
loveanime66 4 years ago
Thanks! ^^
XxFireSongxX 4 years ago
I agree, Mukuro definitely has an interesting backstory...right up there on my list with Hiei and Kurama's backstories. But anyway, I see Hiei and Mukuro as more sparing buddies rather then uh...lovers...Great Video! 5/5. That's right Hiei! You belong together with Kurama!!!! YEA!
spiritkitten 4 years ago
Yeah, Mukuro is a perfectly good character but she's just too like Hiei to really work as a lover in my opinion. I think of her as a sparring buddy as well and sort of as a second sister who's shared his experiences and anyway, thanks so much for the comment!
XxFireSongxX 4 years ago
No problem xD People are titled to their own Opinion. I just like what's in a movie ^o^
ShadowFolf 4 years ago
^^ I do like Mukuro/Hiei pairing, but I'm not here to flame. I like how everything acted up together. Nice job!
ShadowFolf 4 years ago
Thanks! ^^ I know there are some really nice Hiei/Mukuro likers, just, most that I've met are kind of obsessive and closed minded about the pairing. Thanks for the comment! We loves you!
XxFireSongxX 4 years ago
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. I think I might look a bit into making a few Yusuke/Kurama videos to add a bit of flavor to my liked pairings, though I'm afraid that I'm far past hope to do any straight pairings. Thanks agains for commenting!
XxFireSongxX 4 years ago