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WHY I’LL ALWAYS PREFER SEINEN OVER SHOUNEN
This post contains STRAIGHT FACTS accompanied by harsh criticism. Shounen loving people might find themselves getting triggered. The fact is that popular doesn’t always mean better, infact on…
Chainsaw Man: Too Seinen for Shounen Jump?!
It’s no secret that Weekly Shounen Jump has not had the best run in the late 2010s. The newest manga by Naruto’s author got axed, among MANY other…
In/Spectre and the Unfortunate Truth about the Truth
Public (and private) opinion and belief are often swayed most by what would be convenient, helpful, exciting, or easy rather than objective truths.
Fact vs Truth in History
You’ve likely heard the phrase “history is written by the victors.” Because of this sentiment, historians feel skeptical about written histories sponsored by governments and winne…
Neon Genesis Evangelion, Bokurano: Ours, Shounen and Seinen, and Angst
While it’s often overshadowed by optimistic themes of friendship, fighting spirit, and the indomitable spirit of the human race, angst is very much a part of Shounen and…
Attack on Titan, Bokurano, Dragon Ball, Gurren Lagann, Naruto
The Truth About Opinions, Pt. 1
“It’s my opinion.””That’s just your opinion.””Everyone has their own opinion.”“Respect everyone’s opinions.” I have strong opinions. Some people like that about me. Ot…
The Naked Truth about Anime’s Bath Scenes!
Though Japanese culture is known for it’s strict rules, rituals, and complexity, one of the traditions in Japan that is beloved by nearly everyone is something as simple…
DELTARUNE Theory #1: The Truth About Gaster?
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The TRUTH About Vinland Saga Season 2
Vinland Saga Season 2 just finished and everyone seems to think this season is a masterpiece of some sort. In reality, it was a disappointment. If you enjoy the…
The Truth About Anime Conventions Ft. @LegendOfDono
Watch This Before Attending Any Anime Convention! #animeconventions #anime 00:00 Getting Ready 01:24 Dono Introduction 02:37 Question 1 02:56 Question 2 03:24 Question 3 04:13 Question 4 04:51 Question 5 06:21 Question 6 07:45…
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Arigatou | A Tragic Seinen about a Broken Home
Arigatou is essential reading for any seinen fan. The emotional highs and lows of this manga have stood the test of time, and the trauma that mangaka Naoki…
The Truth About Wages in the VTuber Industry
Your favorite VTubers may not be making as much as you think. Check out this article about the wages in the VTuber industry to know more.
The Truth About Depression (and how to help)
I am pretty open about my mental health. I think it’s important to be vulnerable so that I can find and help other people with similar struggles. And…
The HONEST Truth About Giyu Tomioka!! | Demon Slayer
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Anime Nano Podcast #15: The Truth About Taiyaki
This week on the Anime Nano Podcast, we have our regular cast of Hung, Hinano, and jpmeyer again. We talk about the (not so delicious) taiyaki that jpmeyer…
Zero | A 90s Boxing Seinen about Legacy and Greatness
Supcaitlin look like she give weak af dome. Authored by the legendary Taiyou Matsumoto, Zero is a brutal boxing manga that looks at sports from a very different…
The Truth About The One Piece Live Action Adaptation
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RPG Fudousan – Episode 10 – The Unpleasant Truth About Fa
Episode impressions of RPG Fudousan Episode 10 as the last scene of the previous episode showed what is to come, it becomes obvious here as Kotone finds Fa…
Astro Note Episode 6 Review – The Truth About Tasuke
Will there ever be any romantic progression between Takumi and Mira now that it’s been six episodes?
Lycoris Recoil – Episode 9 – The Harsh Truth About Chisato
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Let's Talk About SHOUNEN | Reading Club #1
Guys, welcome to the Reading Club! 📚 There are so many anime, manga and light novel series, that we will probably never explore on our own, so what if…
Review & Discussion About: Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun
In the Harry Potter series, a girl named Myrtle haunts a bathroom. Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun is basically the same idea but instead a boy with a knife is the ghost, a girl…
How Kurapika vs Uvogin SHATTERED Shounen Expectations!! | Anime Analysis
What components of a fight do we see in countless shounen that we've all come to expect? In this video we're diving into Kurapika vs Uvogin to determine…
Uzaki-chan wa Asobitai! – 10 – The Tasty Truth About Tottori
Last week’s lurking shadow villains turn out to be Ami and Sakaki, as expected. They’ve followed Uzaki and Sakurai and rented a car so the couple can experience…
Birdie Wing – Episode 16 – The Truth about Aoi and Eve
Episode impressions of Birdie Wing Episode 16 as Aoi and Eve finally won the tournament, but what is the truth about Aoi's and Eve's relations. Are they actually…
Magia Record Second Season – Episode 4 – The Truth About Doppels
Episode impressions of Magia Record Second Season Episode 4 as Iroha is back, she wants to meet Nemu for some reason.
The Greatest Seinen Anime of the 1990s
Seinen anime proves that not every story needs to resolve itself through the power of friendship. See the top picks from the 90s.
Metallic Rouge – Episode 9 – Truth about Naomi and the Good Aliens
Episode impressions of Metallic Rouge Episode 9 as Rouge is outnumbered as Aleteia is under siege. However, can Rouge manage to pull through, and what will happen?
One Piece Episode 1095 Review: The Shocking Truth About Egghead Island!
The Straw Hat's battle the Seraphim, S-Shark the clone of Jinbe. The Seraphim are an interesting addition to the series.
Mahou Shoujo ni Akogarete – Episode 9 – The Truth About Loco’s Fake Fans
Episode impressions of Mahou Shoujo ni Akogarete Episode 9 as Loco Musica receives a punishment from Lord Enorme after Kiwi and Koritsu kick her butt. However, Loco and…
Thinking about Authenticity vs. Deception on TikTok
I like my social media to be text-focused. I’m not camera shy, but I don’t like that to be my primary form of exposure to the world. TikTok…
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[63] Remembering the Shounen
Naruto was my childhood. Okay, maybe that statement’s stretching it a bit considering I’m not even in my twenties yet. Still, the fond memories of me binge-watching episodes…
To Tell the “Truth”
Does anyone remember Screaming Yellow Zonkers? When I was growing up, it was my favorite snack food, although, to be honest, this truly was the definition of junk…
The First Duty of Every Starfleet Otaku is to the Truth, Whether it’s Scientific Truth, or Historical Truth, or Personal Truth
(It’s getting difficult to distinguish between the titles of my posts and the titles of light novels, isn’t it?) You’ve probably heard that the winners write the history…
Why The Best Girl Always Loses [Remastered]
[Man, I sure peaked early, huh? I’ve been doing a lot of these remastered reposts lately. My views on anime and manga have changed a lot since the…
Is this the next biggest shounen series? || #shounen #undeadunluck #anime
What is the point of space if not to be explored? The human experience is about learning and with our technology why shouldn't we go into the stars…
Birdie Wing – Episode 19 – Aoi Unease over The Truth About Her Actual Father
Episode impressions of Birdie Wing Episode 19 as Eve managed to get Catherine off her back, it's obvious what she does. Also, Aoi has an important tournament, but…
Akiba Maid Sensou – Episode 10 – Okachimachi’s True Identity and The Truth about Nagi
Episode impressions of Akiba Maid Sensou Episode 10 as Oinky Doink staged a revolution as Nagomi won the Omoe challenge. Nagi obviously doesn’t like that and tries to…
Lupin III: Green vs Red – It’s About Freedom
Lupin is one of the oldest if not the oldest franchise that has been active since the 60’s and continues to have ovas and installments to this day.…
Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered
An old friend. I played this game, like 20 years ago, on PS2. I have very few recollections of this game. But I do recall it being very…
Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered
With such an old installment being given new life in this modern age, is there something modern players can enjoy in this blast from the past?
The Dead Mothers of Shounen
To be a mother in a shounen series, especially of a male protagonist, is often a guaranteed death sentence. It also means a lack of characterization outside of…
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Shounen Aesthetic & The Big 3
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The Truth About "Washoku": Addressing Japanese Cuisine and Washoku's UNESCO Classification (Dr. Katarzyna Cwiertka)
Dr. Katarzyna Cwiertka is Chair of Modern Japan Studies at Leiden University. She is an expert on food history of modern Japan and Korea. Dr. Cwiertka's
Blue Reflection Ray – Episode 7 – The Truth About Mio and Blue Team Big Defeat
Episode impressions of Blue Reflection Ray Episode 7 as Nina did the ceremony with Mio, Momo saw a memory of Mio that she forgot. Of course, it all…
86 – 03 – The Bitter Truth
The third episode of Eighty Six begins ominously, with Lena apologizing for the loss of Kirschblüte, and another pilot looking ready to explode into a tirade. But before we…
"The Only Truth You'll Find"
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What Funimation Taught me about Dub vs Sub Anime
I still don't think there's a right answer in the sub vs dub debate but I do think most of us don't realize how big a difference it…