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What Makes a Good Shonen Protagonist (Chainsaw Man, Demon Slayer, Mashle)

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What makes a good protagonist

So its been 2 weeks which makes it time for me to write a blog post. According to what I planned, I would have written a post on…

Anime Ataraxia

Nov 15, 2020 • Subscribe

One Piece, Sword Art Online, Utawarerumono Picture Drama, Utawarerumono OVA, Bleach

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What Makes a Good Isekai Protagonist (Mushoku Tensei, Overlord, Re:Zero)

Isekai has been the most prominent anime sub-genre in the seasonal charts for a few years now. So what does it take to break the mold? Good protagonists. Hi,…

Danon Mecha

Jan 6, 2022 • Subscribe

Overlord

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What Makes a Story Good?

We all have preferences and opinions on our favorite films, TV shows, anime, books and more. However, oftentimes, we will come across a divide. There are times when…

Reading Between

Jun 17, 2022 • Subscribe

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What Makes The Best Anime Protagonist?

Last year, I wrote an essay on Lelouch, explaining how Code Geass created what I believe to be the best protagonist in anime, and I got a fair…

The Otaku Exhibition

Apr 4, 2022 • Subscribe

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What Makes a Good Isekai Anime?

Hello and welcome back to another video today we will be discussing what I believe makes a good isekai anime. Some might be little spicy takes and or…

WeebSack

Jan 9, 2023 • Subscribe

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Comedy Anime: What makes a good comedy.

Why hello there, Alex (oocentral) here with something different. This right here is an opinion piece written by myself on a topic anime-related. The subject of today’s blog…

Otaku Central | Anime Review

Aug 21, 2021 • Subscribe

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What is a Devil? (Chainsaw Man)

#shorts #chainsawman In this review of the series, RJ somehow convinces himself that Chainsaw Man is real. (Also Happy Halloween!) Music used in the video: CSM OP:…

On The Rise A&V

Nov 3, 2022 • Subscribe

Chainsaw Man, Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland

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Chainsaw Man: Tearing Through a Good One!

Greetings, fabulous people of the Internet! Hanime on Anime here, and welcome to my first review of 2023! And starting the year off, I’ll be covering one of…

Hanime on Anime

Jan 8, 2023 • Subscribe

Chainsaw Man

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What Makes a Good Slice of Life Anime?

Hello and welcome back to another video today we will be discussing what I believe makes a good slice-of-life anime. Might have a few hot takes here and…

WeebSack

Feb 4, 2023 • Subscribe

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What Makes a “Good” Death (Jujutsu Kaisen’s Analysis)

Jujutsu Kaisen’s protagonist, Itadori Yuji, reflected quite a numerous times about the nature of death. As an example, the fact that he did not want his Senpai at…

Fiction Realm

Feb 5, 2021 • Subscribe

JUJUTSU KAISEN

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A Good Isekai Show?? (What Makes Shows Interesting)

Many seem to dismiss isekai shows whenever they see one on the seasonal list. It’s no different with me as well. There have been too many isekai shows…

Convoluted Situation

Jan 29, 2021 • Subscribe

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A Good Isekai Show?? (What Makes Shows Interesting)

Many seem to dismiss isekai shows whenever they see one on the seasonal list. It’s no different with me as well. There have been too many isekai shows…

Convoluted Situation

Jan 29, 2021 • Subscribe

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What inspired Chainsaw Man?

In an interview, Tatsuki Fujimoto said that Chainsaw man was inspired by the Texas Chainsaw Massacre (which was in turn inspired by the real story of Ed Gein). Source:…

HitReg

Oct 10, 2022 • Subscribe

Chainsaw Man

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Chainsaw Man is the Perfect Shonen

Chainsaw Man ages like fine wine. It feels like not too long ago that I read Chainsaw Man as it was serializing, and while I enjoyed it, I…

The Otaku Exhibition

Dec 27, 2021 • Subscribe

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Star’s Experience in Shonen: Demon Slayer

Hey everyone, it’s me, yo gur, Star and I recently watched casually all of Demon Slayer. INCLUDING the movie Mugen Train. I’m going to be real with you…

We be bloggin'

Sep 9, 2021 • Subscribe

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Shonen Superpowers: What Makes Battle Anime Tick

Shonen anime is defined by many things: spiky-haired protagonists, the power of friendship, but one of its most prominent features is a power system. A power system is…

The Otaku Exhibition

Jan 21, 2021 • Subscribe

What Makes Good Anime Great: Theme

In this article, I'd like to introduce the literary concept of theme and how it is used in anime. I think it's important to know what theme is…

Anime Locale

Jun 11, 2019 • Subscribe

What makes Magase Ai so Good

Last year, aired a show called Babylon, and for 8 episodes, it was an exciting, mystery-thriller that kept you on the edge of your chair each episode, with…

Convoluted Situation

Feb 22, 2020 • Subscribe

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Is CHAINSAW MAN A Good Adaptation? (Yes.) | Animation Spotlight

Canipa breaks down the animation of Studio MAPPA's Chainsaw Man to see how it matches up to one of the most critically acclaimed manga in recent years. Support the…

The Canipa Effect

Jan 4, 2023 • Subscribe

The God of High School, The Gymnastics Samurai, The Promised Neverland, To the Abandoned Sacred Beasts, Yatterman Night

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DEMON SLAYER: EVERYTHING NEEDED TO MAKE A GOOD ANIME

Hey guys what is up welcome back to my blog I’m so thankful that you guys took the time out of your day to read my blog post.…

Harshit's blog

Sep 13, 2021 • Subscribe

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My Opinion of What Makes Rom Coms Good

I feel like I have written about this topic before, but a lot of my opinions have changed somewhat about anime romantic comedies. I think it helps when…

Mechanical Anime Reviews

Oct 30, 2021 • Subscribe

What Makes Something a Classic?

  The dictionary defines classic as “a work of art of recognized and established value.” That’s quite a vague definition. After all, value changes depending on culture, time…

Japan Powered

Jan 26, 2020 • Subscribe

What Makes a Spoiler a Spoiler?

This is something I wonder about sometimes, which a certain Tweet caused me to reflect on again: People have different degrees of tolerance when it comes to spoilers.…

The Moyatorium

May 27, 2020 • Subscribe

A Review of Demon Slayer

While pondering what to write for the last two weeks of November, I wondered if I could actually watch all of Demon Slayer in just week. After all…

Sakura Sunrise

Nov 19, 2019 • Subscribe

Chainsaw Man

He made a perpetual blood machine! Give him the noble prize!!!   Chainsaw Man - 5:32My Hero Academia 248 - 41:18EDENS ZERO 67 - 47:17Beast Children 22 - 57:52Samurai 8…

Weekly Manga Recap

Nov 13, 2019 • Subscribe

Black Clover, Chainsaw Man, EDENS ZERO, My Hero Academia, One Piece

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Chainsaw Man

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Anime News Network - Views

Oct 17, 2022 • Subscribe

Chainsaw Man

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Chainsaw Man

Spoilers Every great once in a while a manga comes along that upends the community. I am talking about heavy hitters that define seasons, instantly becoming classic sometimes…

Otaku Post

Sep 5, 2021 • Subscribe

My Hero Academia, The Promised Neverland

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There comes a moment in every manga reader’s journey when they’re no longer dazzled by the sheer variety of genres, styles, or outrageous storylines—the moment when a manga…

Manga Bookshelf

Jan 14, 2020 • Subscribe

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Chainsaw Man

Chainsaw Man is an action series about a guy who hunts Devils while turning into chainsaws. It's Jujutsu Kaisen x No Guns Life.

DoubleSama

Jan 3, 2023 • Subscribe

Chainsaw Man

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Chainsaw Man

Spoilers Every great once in a while a manga comes along that upends the community. I am talking about heavy hitters that define seasons, instantly becoming classic sometimes…

Otaku Post

Sep 5, 2021 • Subscribe

My Hero Academia, The Promised Neverland

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What makes a proper Isekai anime?

What is it about Mushoku Tensei and Ascendance of a Bookworm that makes an Isekai, amazing? Over the past few years, we’ve seen the rise and fall of…

TigerAnime

Jun 2, 2021 • Subscribe

Ascendance of a Bookworm

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What makes a great idol anime?

What makes the best examples of the genre? What traits drag a series down? How does that criteria change when recommending to genre fans versus casual viewers?

Anime Feminist

Oct 12, 2021 • Subscribe

Demon Slayer

This episode, it’s a SPOILERCAST of the Koyoharu Gotouge’s Demon Slayer manga, published by Viz! If you haven’t finished the manga, don’t listen to this episode. The song…

Taiiku Podcast

May 29, 2020 • Subscribe

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Demon Slayer

Spoiler Free So if you handed a well-established weeb a Shounen that is breaking records what do you think will happen? Well turns out, a romance made in…

Otaku Post

Dec 26, 2020 • Subscribe

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Chainsaw Man Did What No Other Anime Could

Chainsaw Man is an international phenomenon. This is one of the most popular manga in recent years and finally received an anime adaptation. CSM by Tatsuki Fujimoto is…

DecafisHere

Dec 26, 2022 • Subscribe

Chainsaw Man

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Demon Slayer Season 2 Review: Synonym of good quality!

Demon Slayer Entertainment District Arc can be considered an ode to animation and in this season 2 review we'll tell you how great it was!

Raving Otaku

Apr 9, 2022 • Subscribe

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Arc

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Working At Summer Camp Like A Shonen Protagonist – My Summer 2017.

I can’t believe it’s already over… the most important summer of my life. That doesn’t mean the best summer (that would have been summer 2016) and it sure…

Otaku in My Veins

Aug 22, 2017 • Subscribe

Chainsaw Man ep1 – A Normal Life

Chainsaw Man was on of the most anticipated anime n recent history. The manga had been a smash hit so the adaptation has a lot to live up…

I drink and watch anime

Oct 15, 2022 • Subscribe

Chainsaw Man

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Chainsaw Man – A Pre-Airing Primer

We are mere weeks away from the airing of Chainsaw Man and I thought I would take this time aside to have a little chat. I solemnly swear…

Star Crossed Anime

Sep 26, 2022 • Subscribe

Chainsaw Man

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba manga review: Is it good?

I couldn't wait for the next season, I decided to read Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba manga. Here's my take on this extremely popular series.

Raving Otaku

Jul 21, 2021 • Subscribe

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba

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What Makes The Last of Us Good For Television? #thelastofus #lastofus

I don't think I will ever master making thumbnails, but I do think I am getting closer to making them look nice. In this episode, Moose tries to…

Great Days

Jan 29, 2023 • Subscribe

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Demon Slayer Season 2:  That’s What I Call Entertainment!

Greetings, fabulous people of the Internet!  Hanime on Anime here, and welcome to the first review of March!  And what better way to kick off the month with…

Hanime on Anime

Mar 6, 2022 • Subscribe

Chainsaw Man #03 — Man Bat

  Why do we keep showing people cowering from harm? Impressions: It's very weird how the show casually explodes entire city blocks and is happy to show the…

Tenka Seiha

Oct 25, 2022 • Subscribe

Chainsaw Man

Chainsaw Man – 04

「救出」 (Kyuushutsu) "Rescue" What is the purpose of a dream? And what is the purpose of a value?

Random Curiosity

Nov 5, 2022 • Subscribe

Chainsaw Man

Chainsaw Man – 08

「銃声」 (Juusei) "Gunfire" Himeno's isolation and fear of being alone. A character study.

Random Curiosity

Dec 4, 2022 • Subscribe

Chainsaw Man

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Chainsaw Man – 06

It's pretty clear that Fujimoto isn't about reinvention so much as riffing on his many influences. Read more

Lost in Anime

Nov 16, 2022 • Subscribe

Chainsaw Man

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Chainsaw Man – 09

It's a spectacle, I'll say that much. Read more

Lost in Anime

Dec 7, 2022 • Subscribe

Chainsaw Man

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Chainsaw Man – 11

A little powdered sugar would have been nice. Read more

Lost in Anime

Dec 21, 2022 • Subscribe

Chainsaw Man

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Chainsaw Man – 04

I'm in the "pics or it didn't happen" camp. Read more

Lost in Anime

Nov 2, 2022 • Subscribe

Chainsaw Man

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Chainsaw Man – 03

Eyes on the prize, Denji. Read more

Lost in Anime

Oct 26, 2022 • Subscribe

Chainsaw Man