#shōnen manga

[digitalzombie]

Ch. 170 | Chainsaw Man | Tatsuki Fujimoto

[wesleysniperking]

Bumsopp and the Burden of Masculinity

(part 2 TL;DR)

Yet, the hypocrisy runs deep. The one area where Usopp gets a shred of sympathy is when people talk about his dad, Yasopp. Almost everyone agrees Yasopp’s a deadbeat, and suddenly Usopp’s understandable. Why? Why is that the one part of Usopp’s story that deserves empathy? It says a lot about how masculinity is viewed in this demographic. Somehow, the only time Usopp’s humanized is when he’s dealing with daddy issues. But why is that the only thing people can connect with? What does it say about the larger narrative surrounding masculinity?

It’s as if Usopp, who’s open about his fears and insecurities, challenges what a “real man” should be, and the fandom, in turn, projects this toxic idea of masculinity onto him. He’s not the big macho man like Yasopp or Zoro, so he gets reduced to a joke. But what intrigues me is that some people, particularly those who’ve faced struggles like bullying, start to connect with Usopp as they grow older. They shift from liking Zoro’s bravado to identifying with Usopp’s vulnerability. What does that say? Does it take maturity, therapy, or simply a change in environment to finally accept the parts of yourself that align with Usopp?

There’s a lot of hypocrisy in the fandom when it comes to Usopp. Popular characters with powers and big muscles get a pass for their flaws, but Usopp is held to this impossible standard. It’s unfair and telling. Why is he only worth sympathy when it comes to Yasopp? Why can’t Usopp be seen as a fully realized character with complexity beyond that? It makes me wonder if, for many in the fandom, Usopp represents everything they’ve been taught to avoid: vulnerability, fear, and anything that challenges traditional masculinity. And because of that, they’ll keep calling him “Bumsopp” without ever understanding the deeper layers of his character.

(prev. pt. 1)

[acediaedeus]

just saw someone say they can’t believe Ichigo didn’t try for a girl after Kazui, and like… damn… they’re SON right. he was destined to be a girl dad, and Kubo gives him a son??? I have nothing against Kazui, don’t get me wrong, he’s a cute kid and all, BUT.

and I do believe that misogyny’s at play here, because “oh, firstborn son, you’re so lucky”, “only a son can inherit all these super cool powers”, “the MC of a shōnen simply CAN NOT have a firstborn daughter, it’s against the laws of nature”. at least that’s the vibe I’m getting, although I could just be searching for a problem where there is none.

and because of this “daughters can’t inherit cool stuff” we never see any truly impressive and undefeated female characters in shōnen. and yes, I know, the genre is catered towards teenage boys, and don’t want to read about a female MC or have a woman be the strongest in that verse. but let’s be fucking for real, girls read shōnen too, and if they can’t deal with a strong woman maybe they should Keep Themselves Safe, yk?（＾∇＾）

like, yeah, Unohana is strong, she’s a Kenpachi, so cool, right? and yet she loses and dies in order for Zaraki to have a power up :/

there’s Yoruichi, of course, but that’s how they always do it, no? let the fastest character be a woman, speed isn’t all anyway. but the strongest?? a woman?!?!! we can’t let that happen!!!

there’s always this fuckass man, who will defeat the strongest woman, because, well, he’s a man. or worse, have that woman fall in love with him, and SECEDE the title to him.

anyway, before I go on a rampage: Kurosaki Ichigo should’ve had a daughter.

[doubtspirit]

[ashitakaxsan]

Revisiting the Heartwarming Flashback

Professor Henderson and Martha Marriot's Wholesome Bond in Spy x Family 💼💖 Step back in time with the latest chapter in Spy x Family, where the tender relationship between Professor Henderson and Martha Marriot comes to life in vivid detail. As we journey through their shared memories, we're reminded of the power of friendship, kindness, and the bonds that endure through the ages.

It was a question about what sort of story do housemaster Henderson and Marriot share.I was wondering about it.

Below:Chapter 72. They know each other well!

They know each other,each one calls him wit his little name.

Now with chapter 97 Endo sensei gives us their shared backstory. Back during their years in Eden College Martha as the quite talented ballerin sparked to Henderson the word "Elegant".

Eventually Henry was saved by the severe bullying of his classmates,thanks to the amazingly agile Martha.The incident led him to seek Justice,so this awful mentality wouldn't ever get repeated. But in his Dismay the seeds of Corruption,within the Well respected Eden College,had really blossomed to flowers of Evil(:

"Even the teachers at Eden have been corrupted. I'll not let that happen to me". That'a great line of a man ,believing in moral Integrity.He would seriously protect this vital Element.He had made up his mind:In order to protect it,and make Active Defence of Integrity he would become a great Educator.

But being fixated with it,in the way he pursued his ideals,to seriously change the world(as far as i can tell it's pointless to change the world.the point is let go, keep an open mind, and give the universe room to show itself as it is-Taoism) he forgot to keep being with those close.Or accurately he saw it as useless.Ditching way the simple things that provides us joy isn't that great.These are Friendship,laughter,a sense of humor(:

(The arc displays us the volatile mentality and unscrupulness at Eden. How come the Disciplinary Committee got too lax? Where was madam Donna Schlag? She's always strict,dismissing the aggressive language too. Below:She was around the same time with Marriott)

Below:The panel displays the joy od the graduates-except of Henderson.See somone noticed it:That Henry sees these things as a burden,he seems stonecold.

That's how he left Martha behind,to her it really mattered that he walked way,with out him started the sorrow(:

Man,how Endo sensei makes it give us an intence scene of her sad tears.She's heartbroken. She was more than interested on him: She's In love with him,head over heels. Yet he was clueless about her feelings.

"The next day I went to the garden thinking that he'd be there.I had the innocent believe that someone important to me would always be there": Martha Marriot.It did take the better of her,dragging her down -not being her usual self:The Lively,early bird.

It's intriguing how Endo sensei draws a subtle connection,between the corruption at Eden and the escalating tensions between Westalis and Ostania.Namely they're interrelated problems.

Maybe in the next chapter we'll see more about them: How did each one sense the war,how did each one react,and particularly Martha's decision for a path as Defendor-not a coldblooded killer.

[krn-art]

Ah yes, some relaxing art about a relaxing show yep yep.

I loved it when chainsawman turned into a chainsaw and screamed “its chainsaw time!” and then chainsawed all over those guys.

KRNArt.  ✦ Please don’t repost or use my art✦  

[cutepastelstarsalior]

The negativity of being a anime fan/j

[richdadpoor]

Jujutsu Kaisen Returns with Trailer for Shibuya Incident Arc

Image: Studio MAPPA/Toho Animation Jujutsu Kaisen’s second season has been airing since July, and its first batch of episodes focused on then-young Jujutsu Sorcerers Satoru Gojo and Suguru Geto. Those flashback episodes highlighted how close the pair were and the mission that ultimately drove them apart to being on opposite sides as seen throughout the show’s original season and last year’s…

[iukasylvie]

One of the reasons I love the webcomic Kaiten Mutenmau season 2 is that it does not overlook the toxic personality traits and actions of a character, even if they have reasons beyond being just evil.

Sick Valachlorophenol, the main antagonist, is a prime example of this. The webcomic shows in extensive detail the damage Sick causes to the world by preying on innocent people and perpetuating a cycle of corruption through Abominable Crystals. Sick refers to the monsters he creates as "friends," but their relationships are exploitative and lack genuine care. He promises to save them and fulfill their hopes and dreams, but they end up trapped in toxic and self-serving behavior, which hinders their ability to grow and form meaningful connections with others. The narrative also illustrates how several of Sick's victims manage to break free from his toxic influence and find happiness on their own, effectively disproving his methods.

Near the end of the webcomic, Sick is revealed to have an immensely sympathetic backstory. Sick was a young child trapped in a horrible situation and didn't choose to become a monster in the first place. However, the narrative doesn't overemphasize how sad Sick is or justify his ideology and actions just because he was once a victim. Mutenmaru feels sympathy for Sick but points out that Sick's actions are unacceptable. Sick dies in the end because, unlike Kid, he rejects Mutenmaru's kindness and insists on remaining a monster. After Kid saves the world from Sick's toxic influence, every living character moves on from his memory. Eryth and Ritol Morte do not take a moment to remember Sick, despite their previous status as his primary minions and the fact that he saved their lives when they were poor children and no one else cared about them. This highlights that Sick's influence on the sisters was toxic and that he never formed meaningful connections with others.

[digitalzombie]

Ch. 16 | Ragna Crimson | Daiki Kobayashi

[wesleysniperking]

Bumsopp and the Burden of Masculinity

(TL;DR) pt. 1

disclaimer: This post reflects my personal interpretation and connection with Usopp's character. I understand that not everyone may share the same perspective, and that's okay. This is just my own take based on my experiences and thoughts about identity and representation.

Another thought I’ve had about Usopp in the context of shōnen is worth addressing. Usopp is often treated as just a meme, which is frustrating because he’s clearly more complex than that. I don’t get why people assume that’s why Usopp has fans, as if his popularity is just a joke. I’ve been reading a book recently that got me thinking about One Piece as a shōnen series, and it’s a genre designed for young boys. Yet, there’s a noticeable polarization when it comes to Usopp's reception, which I recently argued with someone about (no surprise there).

The truth is, Usopp often gets dehumanized—or at the very least, dismissed. Before anyone argues that other characters face similar treatment, I’d like to point out that Usopp’s situation is unique. He’s a real outlier. People call him a coward, a liar, not part of the monster trio, and they love to point out how often he runs away. So, to them, Usopp is weak, a sissy, fodder who should’ve died long ago, right? After all, Oda must hate him, right? This kind of thinking is widespread. People think Usopp was an unforgivable jerk during Water 7, and the idea is that he should’ve groveled to the crew after Enies Lobby in some exaggerated, pathetic way. The subtext is clear: Usopp should be grateful they even let him stay after such an “unforgivable” act.

And then, the same fandom hypes up other characters, allowing them all sorts of leeway. Luffy is expected to always be the indomitable captain, able to punch his way out of anything, and Usopp’s moments of vulnerability, like crying over Merry, are seen as laughable. Usopp was meant to be left behind, right? He’s “Bumsopp,” after all, crying over a ship like it’s some joke.

(cont. part 2)

[una-victima-casi-perfecta]

Sayōnara Eri, by Tatsuki Fujimoto.

[crispypiess]

Sukuna pipeline

[ashitakaxsan]

🌑Espionage and Assassins: Twilight's Confrontation with Garden.🌑

*Manga spoilers alert*

From chapter 2 of Spy x family we were introduced to Yor,the deadly assassin and her mysterious Shopkeeper,the person who has the mindset to purge Ostania of traitors within the land of Ostania. What strikes intriguing is alsoo is how with precision to identify and track them down.No one can ever escape,no matter how many and what sort of bodyguards he/she would call to!

Below:chapter 2 Yor strikes.👩‍🏫

So for Shopkeeper and the organization Garden things are politics tied up with intence morals,not codes made up for profits.

Evidently garden has its own intelligence agency:Skilled personel ,true masters on the arts of collecting data,verifying them,and finally knowing with accuracy about who,where is the scumbugg that soils Ostania(no joke).

🕵️‍♂️ Below:chapter 43.The first time of an image of the Assassins organization "Garden" .It's when twilight surprisingly listens from Franky that Garden is entirely real,and at least one operative is Fiercely strong to wipe out an entire military squad!🤫👩‍🏫

See Below: It's of episode 29: "The Informant's Great Romance Plan II" Probably Endo sensei decided to add more assassins into their roster.Hmm the woman down,with the kane is very likely an Asian,she wears a chinese cheongsam.

On chapter 44 Shopkeeper calls Yor ,with liaison the director of Policy on City hall of Berlin,mr Mathew McMahon.

On the arc "Princess Lorelei Cruizship" Thorn Princess and Mr McMahon brought down an entire army of assassins:

Below: This hasn't stop to push me wonder:

Listen up Twilight: You may never know when they'll begin secretly watching you.

It's a distressing issue:Agent Twilight has fake wife the lethal assassin Thorn Princess.Who's with the unshaken loyalty to the organization "Garden". The Intelligent Shopkeeper replies with this "Did He now?", once he listened from Yor Loid's interest on the Desmond family ,and the National Union party.

It's more like the Shopkeeper is about to closely monitor Loid, because he sees it strange that the humble psychiatrist is interested on the national unity party. He can do it with ease!

"It's all right for a good parent put his child to the prestigious Eden College. But why would psychiatrist Forger be so interested,to make connections with the politician Desmond? Is he backed by someone ? Does he have a sinister plan to carry out?Would he harm our country? ".Such things the Shopkeeper might ponder.

Will Twilight manage to keep his identity and activities secret from Garden? Can Garden deduce he's a Spy from the west? Will it come a conflict between them?

Here below things that Garden would set under scroutiny,and might even connect in a proper way the dots:

a)Loid's interest for the national unity party.

b)Fiona's urgent phone call:"Emergency chart number 1399.Please make your way to the hospital,at once". His immediate departure ,from a heated argue with Yor,can raise eyebrows. Yor didn't see it,but Yuri saw it was off. Let's keep in mind his absence for the whole day.

c)Loid's deducive skills on the lodge,where he uncovered the ploys of the evil lodge owner,Rodger Hostman.Chapter 94. Normally a spy should never attract any attention.

Loid kun,you made it to track down,get and proove the vile man's guilty. But was there any hidden cost of it?

d)The certainly Expenssive dress of Anya,for the Eden gala. Its cost:5000 Dalc. "Why can this last alert Garden?" They'll ponder that no way a mere psychiatrist can afford such dress,unless he's much more he seems to be.

While it's difficult to predict the exact actions and perceptions of Garden towards Loid Forger, also known as Twilight, here are some possibilities:

Suspicion and Conflict: Given Twilight's covert activities as a spy and his involvement in high-stakes missions, it's possible that Garden may view him with suspicion or perceive him as a potential threat. If Garden becomes aware of Twilight's activities or suspects his true identity, it could lead to conflict between them.

Recognition as a Spy: Garden's operatives are likely skilled in intelligence gathering and may possess the ability to deduce Twilight's true identity as a spy from the West. If Garden uncovers Twilight's secret, it could lead to a confrontation between him and the organization.

Manipulation and Intrigue: Alternatively, Garden may attempt to manipulate Twilight or exploit his skills for their own purposes. This could involve leveraging Twilight's abilities as a spy or attempting to turn him against his allies.

Alliance or Mutual Interest: Depending on the circumstances, there may be opportunities for cooperation or mutual benefit between Twilight and Garden. If their goals align or if there is a common enemy, they may temporarily set aside their differences to achieve their objectives.

Ultimately, the dynamic between Twilight and Garden depends on various factors, including their respective agendas, motivations, and the evolving plot of "Spy x Family." As the story unfolds, readers may see how Twilight navigates the dangers posed by organizations like Garden and how his actions shape the course of events.

[chelseajackarmy]

Monkey D. Luffy

[bluechanas]

if oda doesn't write romance between the straw hats then what the fuck were luffy and sanji doing during all of whole cake island