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All Posts Tagged With "shounen"

The 8 Top-tier Anime of 2016 – Magi: Sinbad no Bouken

The “King of the Seven Seas” gets his own spin-off show about his incredible adventures.
By Guest Writer | Jan 27, 2017 | Anime

This post is by guest writer Adeline Zhang.

Magi: Sinbad no Bouken

Magi’s “King of the Seven Seas” had so many incredible adventures in his younger days that he got his own spin-off series. Carrying the One Piece feel with …

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The 8 Top-tier Anime of 2016 – Flying Witch

A slice-of-life fantasy anime with a killer cute factor.
By Guest Writer | Jan 25, 2017 | Anime

This post is by guest writer Adeline Zhang.

Flying Witch

What does the daily life of a witch in training look like? As Flying Witch will show you with it’s more casual take on magic, it’s surprisingly relatable. Makoto is …

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6 of the Most Over the Top Trump Cards in Anime

Some of the most ridiculous, incredible, and flat out OP attacks in anime.
By Guest Writer | Jan 2, 2017 | Anime

This post is by guest writer Adeline Zhang.

Anime is riddled with ridiculous, incredible, and flat out OP attacks that leave you speechless and leaping out of your chair. Even adult fans turn into kids as they rewatch those unforgettable …

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5 of the Most Epic Power Ups in Anime

These anime power ups know exactly how to hype up viewers that are used to excess flair.
By Guest Writer | Dec 5, 2016 | Anime

This post is by guest writer Adeline Zhang.

With anime, main characters often start out OP, or at least very talented in some way. Hence mangaka run into the problem of how to further develop these characters. Their simple solution: …

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Top 5 Picks for the Summer 2016 Anime Season

Check out the top 5 picks for the summer 2016 anime season.
By Guest Writer | Nov 16, 2016 | Anime

This post is by guest writer Liam O’Loghlen.

The summer 2016 anime season wasn’t a spectacular one, but for a summer anime season it wasn’t too bad, with plenty of good stuff. The biggest surprise was that my top picks …

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6 of the Most Important People in Shounen

Check out the stories behind some of the biggest shounen hits like DBZ, Naruto, and One Piece.
By Guest Writer | May 15, 2016 | Anime

This post is by guest writer Zachary Kozinski.

Anime is filled with iconic characters, scenes, and soundtracks, celebrated throughout the ages. Yet, there are some unspoken heroes of the anime and manga industry, especially from behind the scenes. Whether they’re …

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Assassination Classroom Season 1 Anime Review

MEH..
A unique premise that walks the fine line between new sensation and apocalyptic failure.
By Guest Writer | Mar 4, 2016 | Anime

This post is by guest writer Adeline Zhang.

Kill or Be Killed

It’s sink or swim with the kids of Class 3-E as they try to kill their Earth-threatening, alien teacher. A unique scenario always walks the fine line between …

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JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders – Battle in Egypt Anime Review

GOOD!
A truly JoJo second half with more laughs, more thrills, and more unforgettable moments.
By Guest Writer | Feb 12, 2016 | Anime

This post is by guest writer Liam O’Loghlen.

CRUSADERS!! In Egypt!!

To be quite blunt, Stardust Crusaders isn’t my favorite portion of Hirohiko Araki’s ongoing JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure saga, as you may have guessed if you read my thoughts on …

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JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders Anime Review

GOOD!
An iconic JoJo story arc about the shenanigans of five flamboyant muscle-bound goofballs.
By Guest Writer | Feb 9, 2016 | Anime

This post is by guest writer Liam O’Loghlen.

CRUSADERS!!

Hirohiko Araki’s JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is an enigmatic cult hit of 80’s shounen manga. What began as some sort of flamboyant amalgamation that can only be described as Fist of the …

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Shokugeki no Soma Season 1 Anime Review

GOOD!
Shounen flair is brought to cooking in this nearly flawless anime.
By Guest Writer | Feb 6, 2016 | Anime

This post is by guest writer Adeline Zhang.

Cookin’ It Up

What kind of cooking warrants a five-star rating? The shounen kind. Shokugeki no Soma (Food Wars!) brings shounen excitement to the kitchen with delicious cooking and breathtaking animation quality. If …

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Our 5 Favorite Anime of 2015: Staff Picks

Check out our staff picks for favorite anime of 2015.
By Andrew | Jan 23, 2016 | Anime

Looking back at 2015, there were a ton of great anime across all different genres. That’s evident more than ever here, with our staff picks for favorite anime of 2015 covering a wide range; from shounen cooking battles to space operas …

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One Punch Man Anime Review

GOOD!
A parody of shounen anime that often surpasses the types of shows that it pokes fun at.
By Guest Writer | Jan 8, 2016 | Anime

This post is by guest writer Sam Gubitz.

Lonely Hero

One Punch Man is the 2015 anime adaptation of the 2012 manga by the same name, which was itself an adaptation of a popular web comic that began in 2009. …

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Kekkai Sensen Anime Review

GOOD!
A quirky, super stylish, and often hilarious anime that's thoroughly enjoyable the entire way.
By Andrew | Dec 25, 2015 | Anime

Bloody Good Time

Three years ago, a mysterious dimensional gate opened in New York City, and aliens from the Beyond came through. The city was reconfigured into a different form, and also sealed within a barrier of fog and magic to …

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Fullmetal Alchemist: Conqueror of Shamballa Anime Review

MEH..
Regardless of flaws, it's a must-watch if you want any closure for Fullmetal Alchemist (2003).
By Guest Writer | Dec 9, 2015 | Anime

This post is by guest writer Sam Gubitz.

Out of Place

Fullmetal Alchemist (2003), the first anime adaption of the original 2001 manga of the same name, doesn’t have what many consider a “proper” ending. That is, the series doesn’t …

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Fullmetal Alchemist (2003) Anime Review – Part 2

GOOD!
Memorable moments are derailed by jarring flashbacks and a messy plot.
By Guest Writer | Dec 3, 2015 | Anime

This post is by guest writer Sam Gubitz.

Off the Rails

This is the second half of my review for Fullmetal Alchemist (2003). As stated in the first half of my review, this is the original anime adaptation of the …

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