#Tsukamoto Jin

[megane-boys]

Today's Megane is: Tsukamoto Jin from Keppeki Danshi Aoyama-kun

[reginleif-valkyrie]

Don’t mess with Tsukamoto. His boyfriend will beat you up.

[anime-ships-all-good]

Kazama Jin x Tsukamoto Tsukushi

Days

[itsniquol]

Animes That Fans Are Still Waiting To See Sequels For

With the recent premiere of the second season of Clone High through HBO’s Max streaming service and Netflix’s second season of the reboot of Bastard!; long suffering fans are finally getting more of the animated shows that they have spent over ten years waiting for. Hopefully streaming services will continue to listen to the people and start doing more reboots and sequels to what fans want to see. Here’s a list of seven other anime shows that anime fans are still waiting to see:

School Rumble

School Rumble is the anime adaptation of the Slice of Life, Romantic-Comedy manga of the same name by Jin Kobayashi. This over 20 episode animated series follows the ditzy but lovable, Tenma Tsukamoto, and the former delinquent who loves her, Kenji Harima. This show was brilliantly written with amazing comedic moments surrounding the typical misunderstandings and awkward moments among teenagers, along with personal revelations. School Rumble was definitely a show that would delight many within the Shoujo or Shonen fan-base, however the ending of the series seemed unfinished and left much to be desired.

Ouran Host Club

Take Hana Kimi and mash it together with Boys Over Flowers, and you get Ouran Host Club. Based off of the 2002-2010 manga by Bisco Hatori, the genderbending reverse harem anime continues to have a dedicated fan base still aching for more episodes. This anime follows the gender non-conforming Haruhi Fujioka who attends a prestigious private school on scholarship, and is forced to pay back a debt working as a host club member. Despite being a comedy this show has compelling character arcs and emotional moments, with positive LGBT+ representation. Since the anime concluded before the manga’s completion there’s definitely still plenty of story to tell and this show could easily follow in the footsteps of FullMetal Alchemist: Brotherhood or Hellsing Ultimate.

Kamisama Kiss

Having an original air date of 2012 this anime is based off the 25 volume long manga series by Julietta Suzuki of the same name. This show followed the recently homeless Tomoe who becomes a minor deity and gets a handsome yet short tempered fox yokai for a servant. This show had a nice concept with many lovable characters in the Supernatural genre with Romantic-Comedic elements to the story. Despite having two seasons, the story’s ending didn’t feel complete and hopefully one day fans can get more.

Utena: Revolutionary Girl

For so many people this 1997 anime was an introduction to the world of anime and manga and is highly regarded for its art style, and LGBT+ and Feminist themes. The anime is based off of the manga written by Chiho Saito of the Magical Girl, Action, and Fantasy genres. This story follows Utena Tenjou, a new girl at school who becomes involved in a secret European-style duel competition for “The Rose Bride.” The bride in question is a quiet and mysterious girl named Anthy Himemiya who is often treated more as a prop and less as a person. Utena fights frequently to defend Anthy yet is sadly betrayed by someone she considered a good friend. The anime ends with Anthy going out to search for Utena but we never know what happens after the fact. Even the anime film adaptation ends with no clear resolution so a reboot or a sequel series to settle people’s questions would be a great form of closure to the old fans while catching the interest of the new ones.

Mermaid Forest

After the success of Inuyasha, Ranma ½, and Urusei Yatsura, Rumiko Takahashi has no shortage of fans who would check out anything with her name attached. Back in the early 2000s there was an anime adaptation of her 1994 manga of the same name. In this anime the show’s two leads, Yuta and Mana, have been given immortality after consuming mermaid flesh which arguably the better of the two possible side effects. For the better part of the series the anime follows these two around during their travels until they run into another, much older immortal, who has developed an amoral personality. Towards the end we never know the fate of the older immortal nor discover if there is any possibility to reverse the side effects of the mermaid flesh. The anime just sorta of ends, so a sequel or reboot would be greatly appreciated.

Nightwalker: The Midnighter Detective

Anime fans who also enjoyed the Buffyverse spin-off Angel could easily adore the original 13 episode show. This late 90s horror-mystery anime follows the bishonen male lead, Shido Tatsuhiko, who fights to protect those from the harm or influence of terrible using vampiric abilities. One of the key figures to his past is the vampire Lord Cain who has semi-obsession with Shido and refuses to accept that he is no longer the killer he used to be and tries to get Shido to come back to him. The last episode ends with Shido experiencing the trauma of having to put down his teenage secretary, Riho Yamazaki, and being kissed by Cain who declares his love for Shido once more before fading away into darkness. This ending would’ve been fantastic as a season one finale but as a show one there just feels like so much that could be told.  

Descendants of Darkness

Based on the still on-going manga Yami no Matsuei, or Descendants of Darkness, this 2000 anime adaption is an excellent blend of mystery, dark fantasy, and supernatural with an extra helping of yaoi. The show’s lead is Asato Tsuzuki, a human turned shinigami who solves cases for the Spirit World alongside the recently murdered turned shinigami Hisoka Kurosaki. This anime did a marvelous job at keeping viewers guessing with different mysteries and entertained with action sequences. The artwork is magnificent as well. At the end of the show Hisoka pulls Asato out of a deep depression and they fight off the show’s overarching villain before concluding. However, since the manga has yet to officially end there’s still room to continue the story and there are many who would be eager to watch.  

[translationandbetrayals]

My passion for spokons

Sports animes, or better known as spokons, are one of my favorite genres when it comes to watching anime. Watching edits on TikTok and reading the comments, it occurred to me to talk about them and how they managed to captivate me. The term spokon comes from the combination of the words sport and konjō, which in Japanese means, in this context, "sports spirit."

The formula of the spokons is usually very similar in most cases: the protagonist practices a specific sport, wants to become the best, and shows himself all the way to achieve that goal. In addition, these stories are usually set during school years, which adds a nostalgic and emotional component.

I remember, when I was a child, watching sports anime on television through the ETC channel. Some of the ones that marked me the most were Slam Dunk, Captain Tsubasa, Inazuma Eleven and, the one that generated the most affection for me, The Prince of Tennis. These animes led me, years later, to continue exploring the wonders that this genre offers.

Therefore, I would like to recommend some spokons that I consider unmissable: Ping Pong The Animation

Ping pong is a sport that I played when I was in school, so I connected deeply with the story between Smile and Peco in Ping Pong: The Animation. Although the art style may be jarring at first, Masaaki Yuasa's work is simply spectacular. He manages to masterfully convey the feelings of Smile and Peco as they practice this sport together, exploring their emotions and rivalries in a unique way. Also, the soundtrack is fascinating and still resonates with me every time I listen to it. Simply a spokon masterpiece.

Chihayafuru

Chihayafuru follows the story of Chihaya Ayase, a young girl who discovers her passion for karuta, a traditional Japanese card game that combines speed, memory and classical poetry. Inspired by her friend Arata Wataya, a karuta prodigy, Chihaya dreams of becoming Japan's best player, known as the "Queen." To achieve this, he founded a karuta club in his high school with his childhood friend Taichi Mashima and other classmates, facing various challenges both inside and outside of competitions.

Although I didn't understand much about karuta at first, this sport, more focused on mental dexterity and cultural value, becomes fascinating to watch. What is most captivating about this anime is its story, which explores deep themes such as friendship, unrequited romance, and perseverance.

Days

This anime was one of the first I saw from the MAPPA studio, and for its early days, it was pretty decent. Although there was use of CGI in some scenes, it really grabbed me thanks to its story. The protagonist, Tsukushi Tsukamoto, is really bad at soccer at the beginning, and in an environment that seemed hostile for someone with so few skills, he managed to get ahead and gain the sympathy of his teammates.

Together with Jin Kazama (my favorite character in this anime), a classmate who used to be a soccer prodigy and left due to personal issues, they forge a friendship that dazzles the entire narrative. This story captivates because it addresses themes such as Tsukamoto's personal improvement, the dramas and strengths of teamwork and, above all, the passion for the beautiful sport that characterizes the protagonist from the first chapter.

I highly recommend this anime to anyone who enjoys football and stories of self-improvement. It still makes me sad that they didn't continue with the manga story :cc.

In conclusion, spokons are not only stories about sports, but also narratives that inspire, motivate and transmit fundamental values ​​​​such as teamwork, perseverance and personal improvement. These animes manage to connect emotionally with the viewer, showing that the most difficult goals can be achieved with effort and determination, regardless of the obstacles. Each spokon has its unique magic, and that is why they have earned a special place in the hearts of those of us who enjoy these stories full of passion and competitive spirit.

Juan José Calaf Venegas

[sports-anime-and-snails]

What did I just watch? How did I come across this? Are there any videos of real people scoring a goal with their butt? Where are they because this has got to be one of the most stupidly impressive things I've ever seen.

[originalsinshiro]

[incorrectdaysquotes]

Kazama: I give up. I am so tired.

Usui: Get the emergency supply!

Mizuki: [carries Tsukushi and places him in front of Kazama]

Tsukushi: [smiles]

Kazama: AND I AM BACK BABY, LET’S GOOO--

[animegadaisukiidesu]

[effertrigger]

[lovingsakusa]

can’t stop thinking about when kazama steps onto the field in the touin game with this confident, reassuring smile like, “we’ve got this, i’ve got you” oh my god

[mybirthstoneisemerald]

"If you don't see the love on his eyes then what—?"

Damn Kazama...

[sakuraihoshi-kawaiiartblog]

*Atención, este dibujo posee Speedpaint en You Tube , si quieres verlo ve al siguiente link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9rJQXdrqcU

*Les traigo fanart deuna de mis parejas favoritas del anime: #TenmaTsukamoto y #HarimaKenji , protagonistas de School Rumble. Ok, sé que ellos no se quedaron juntos, pero de todas formas me gusta dibujarlos como una pareja puesto que casi no hay material de ellos. * OCs:© #JinKobayashi Fanart/Speedpaint:© Hoshi Sakurai

[noebegone]

ubukata: tsukamoto, I just think you could find someone better than kazama.

kazama: [rolling in the floor laughing]

ubukata: why the fuck are you laughing?

kazama: do you really think there's someone better than me?

[cvrsecaster]

These two are adorable.

[mycolorscheme]

hi has anyone watched days the sports anime because i’m just so in love with it