Category: Manga

Knuck If You B̶u̶c̶k̶ Boar [One Piece 1119]

Post author By Redgeek
Post date July 12, 2024
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Nika Bonney sucks.

I figured stamina would be an issue but Ms. Nika barely did anything! Well, the powerscalers are at least happy. Also, I guess mastery of haki comes with Bonney’s Nika Package. Sure. Why not?

Alrighty! Let me see… Five Elders. One (St. Mars) got Team Rocket’d. St. Peter and St. Warcury are being held back by Gear 5 Luffy and Emet, the ancient robot. …That leaves St. Saturn and St. Nusjuro. How much you wanna guess those two are what’s holding up the Thousand Sunny Group?

Don’t think Emet forgot you owe him money, St. Warcury.

If true, then Team Nami needs a distraction. Enter Atlas wanting to check up on the Sunny. I really don’t see Lilith dying, so what does Atlas want them to do? Well, I guess they could try to sacrifice themselves but the Straw Hats will stop them. And, the hold up could give Stussy time to help and hop aboard the Thousand Sunny. Either that or she finds and escapes with Edison somehow.

Tags Dr. Vegapunk, Egghead, Emet, Five Elders, Luffy, manga, One Piece, sun-god-nika

Manga My Hero Academia

Okie Dokie Todoroki [My Hero Academia 426]

Post author By Redgeek
Post date July 3, 2024
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The Todoroki Saga comes to an end.

With news My Hero Academia is ending in August, we begin the farewell tour with the Todoroki Family. Dabi’s dying, but this time it’s for real. I love that final interaction between him and the rest of the family. It’s even more impactful knowing that scene will be the final time the entire Todoroki fam is together in one place.

That’s right, Y’all. Natsuo’s going no contact on daddy Endeavor. Did you also notice Natsuo was the only family member who didn’t speak to Toya? Yeah, I don’t think Natsuo’s visiting Toya again. I get the vibe he just went there to support the others that one time. Natsuo seems to be over it all. He’s done with the drama and just wants to live a happy normal life with his soon-to-be wife and the less crappy members of his family. I respect that. Bravo to Horikoshi for giving us a more realistic ending instead of a typical happily ever after scenario.

Every member of the Todoroki family carries scars, physical and emotional. And platinum credit cards. Posh drama is best drama.

Natsuo’s getting married without having a ceremony. Fuyumi quit her job as a teacher. I wonder if that’s because Japan is in a state of restoration and rebuilding or because they’re getting backlash over being related to a prominent member of the League of Villains? I’m not a Japanese culture expect, but from what I think I understand, being related to a criminal in Japan can damage a family’s reputation. Basically, people blame the family for the actions of one. Is than another reason Natsuo’s distancing himself from Endeavor? Is it also another reason Fire Daddy’s spending his retirement taking full responsibility for Toya’s behavior? To protect his other children? Hmm…

Tags Dabi, Endeavor, Hawks, manga, My Hero Academia, review, shonen-jump, Shoto, Todoroki, Toya

2D News anime Manga video games

Capcom VS Shōnen Jump Game In The Works [2D News]

Post author By Redgeek
Post date June 27, 2024
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With fan excitement at an all-time high thanks to the recently announced Marvel VS Capcom Fighting Collection, Capcom, the beloved video game company, has not yet revealed future plans for a Marvel VS Capcom 4. Instead, a video game industry insider has leaked knowledge of the development of a Capcom VS Shōnen Jump fighting game.

The mystery insider source also mentioned the roster will include Ryu, Chun-Li, Zangief, Goku, Luffy, a little girl the insider thinks may be Anya from Spy x Family, an angry looking guy, a rugged guy brandishing a sword, a woman with love or heart powers, a happy boy with messy hair, and a high-school girl wearing a school uniform. It should be noted the source is a casual anime/manga fan.

Going by descriptions, the game may include just about any and every character to ever appear in Weekly Shōnen Jump and its digital publication, Shōnen Jump+.

Anime reaction YouTubers are thrilled by the news, leading to multiple accounts of their viewership becoming hearing impaired from their high-pitched screams and continuous chanting of “Let’s Go!”.

Tags 2D News, anime, Capcom, Luffy, manga, shonen-jump, Shōnen Jump, video game

Manga One Piece

Rule 63 [One Piece 1118]

Double the Joy Boy, double the fun.

Jewelry Bonney became Joy Boy—erm—Joy Girl. That’s one powerful devil fruit she’s got. Then again, a rubber devil fruit can turn you into a toon god so it’s nothing new. The question is: What happens now? Easy. The Straw Hats escape. One of the Nika’s can catch the Thousand Sunny. Another can attack St. Mars (demon bird) and… Sanji holds off Kizaru? Come on! You know the Navy admiral’s making one last appearance before the arc ends.

I guess Dorry and Brogy will indeed escape and won’t sacrifice themselves to save everyone—nor Kuma. So far, only Stussy and Edison are being left behind. Well, Stussy at least. Edison isn’t connected to Punk Records, meaning he may be dead. What do I think, I hear you asking with Doritos baited breath? I think he’s dead…until he gets a cover story. If he doesn’t get a cover story then he’s a goner. All the male Dr. Vegapunks are dead and the women survive. Coincidence? You bet it is! Just like it being a coincidence all the Vegapunk women have negative traits. Lilith the EVIL. Atlas the VIOLENCE. York the GREEDY. Remember kids: Oda-sama’s not sexist. He’s just old and Japanese.

Tags bonney, Gear 5, iron-giant, Luffy, manga, netflix, One Piece, review, sun-god-nika, Vegapunk

Manga Meet The Geek My Hero Academia

Kōhei Horikoshi Interview – What’s Next For My Hero Academia? [Meet the Geek]

Post author By Redgeek
Post date June 21, 2024
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It’s an honor to once again interview the popular mangaka, Kōhei Horikoshi. We sat down at an undisclosed location to discuss the future of his hit manga, My Hero Academia.

Thank you for agreeing to sit with us once again, Horikoshi-sensei.

Horikoshi: This is some good fried chicken. You gonna eat those biscuits?

No. Enjoy. We’re officially in My Hero Academia’s epilogue. Tell us, how much longer until the series ends?

Horikoshi: I promise I’ll finish it this year, I think. Depends.

On what?

Horikoshi: Well, I still haven’t decided exactly on how the series will end.

Can I suggest Deku meeting Koichi. Just kidding!

Horikoshi: Who?

Uh, Koichi Haimawari. The main character from My Hero Vigilantes.

Horikoshi: …

You drew him in a recent chapter.

Horikoshi: If you say so.

What about Deku’s father? Fans are looking forward to seeing him. Any hints when he’ll make his appearance?

Horikoshi: Oh! I forgot about him. Guess I’ll have to cobble something together. But, I’m confident I can still finish the series by the end of the year.

What are the chances of Deku forming a hero team to combat crime at the end of the series?

Horikoshi: That’s a good idea. Maybe something like the Avengers or the Rebel Alliance from Star Wars.

Star Wars Rebels aren’t superheroes.

Horikoshi: Luke Skywalker. Ahsoka Tano. Erza Bridger. Cal Kestis. R2D—

Okay. Okay. You’re right. Who is that mysterious barefoot kid in the latest chapter?

Horikoshi: If I tell I’ll have to kill you.

*Laughs* Good one.

Horikoshi: Technically, Shonen Jump’s black ops squad will kill you. Shueisha… is ALWAYS watching.

Will there be a My Hero Academia sequel?

Horikoshi: If I ever get around to it. I want to enjoy myself before deciding to do another series. I could just plot it though. I’m thinking aliens from space attack wanting to add Earth to their evil empire. That sounds fun.

Seriously?

Horikoshi: No.

Come on, Horikoshi-sensei. What’s really gonna happen at the end of the series. Just one hint, please.

Horikoshi: Okay. You know how Deku only carries an ember of One For All? See, he’s going to—got any honey mustard?

After learning the establishment ran out of honey mustard, Horikoshi abruptly ended the interview and left to get ice cream. Thank you for your time, Horikoshi-sensei.

Tags Deku, Interview, Kōhei Horikoshi, manga, Meet The Geek, My Hero Academia

Manga One Piece

Censoring The D [One Piece 117]

Post author By Redgeek
Post date June 18, 2024
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Iron Giant? More like Glass Joe.

Just one itty bitty hit from a monstrously large pig demon was enough to down the Iron Giant. What I jobber! How the guy managed to get into that MultiVersus game I’ll never know. In any case, Dr. Vegapunk’s message was finally stopped, leaving us to wonder what he had to say about the D people. It was probably something like they have the power to change the world or are prone to addiction so shouldn’t drink alcohol. Vegapunk’s a doctor; a diagnosis is to be expected.

Blackbeard was listening to the broadcast! But we never saw a reaction from Shanks or Mihawk. Hmm… Is not showing their reaction be implied proof of the two secretly being blood related to the Celestial Dragons, as thus already knew the world was sinking?

Damn it, Joyboy! I warned you not to install Windows ME inside the robot!

And what about Edison? Looks like he’s screwed—along with the Giant Pirates. Don’t forget, their ship’s damaged. And if they can’t fix it, there’s no way they’re fitting on the Thousand Sunny. Let’s hope Franky can somehow keep their ship afloat or the Giant Pirates’ comeback tour is gonna end faster than a gluten-free dieter’s willpower when trapped inside a Krispy Kreme.

Tags Eiichiro Oda, koby, Luffy, manga, One Piece, pirates, review, Vegapunk

Manga My Hero Academia

Super Sophomores [My Hero Academia 425]

Post author By Redgeek
Post date June 12, 2024
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Congratulations to U.A.’s graduating Class of 2… Um, what year is it exactly in the story?

Class 1-A has officially graduated! Say hello to Hero Course Class 2-A! They grow up so fast, don’t they? Of course, if it were up to me I’d have My Hero Academia last through their entire stay in high school. What I wouldn’t change is Aoyama leaving U.A. Look, you did good, Aoyama. You helped saved the day. But, Shinso deserves a spot in the hero class, and frankly, I’m still a little butt hurt there weren’t long lasting consequences for your betrayal. If this and a slap on the wrist is all you get, fine. I can live with that and wish you all the best. Goodbye and good luck!

And don’t let the door hit you on the way out.

Welcome to Class 2-A, Shinso! It’s been a long time coming. Gotta say, I’m shocked Bakugo’s back at school so soon and even more shocked at how calm he is when he choses to be. Either that, or the medical marijuana is kicking in.

They went all out. Even got Snoop Dogg as a guest rapper/speaker.

Tags Deku, manga, Mirio, My Hero Academia, Nezu, review, Shinso

Manga One Piece

Blab King Story Hour [One Piece 1116]

Post author By Redgeek
Post date June 6, 2024
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The call is coming from inside the ~~house~~ iron giant.

Wow! I never would’ve guessed Dr. Vegapunk put the transmission transponder snail inside of the Iron Giant. That’s quite the power play from someone York was convinced had no idea what she was secretly up to. Makes me wonder if Vegapunk Stella had just finished planting the snail inside of the Iron Giant when Luffy, Chopper, Jimbe, and Jewelry Bonney showed up in the junkyard way back in the beginning of the arc.

But, if that’s the case—and York is to be believed—Dr. Vegapunk seemingly had no idea she was a snitch and thief. So, what happened? My guess: Punk Records achieved sentience. It was in the driver’s seat, directing Vegapunk Stella to prepare for the World Government’s attack. It would also explain how Stella knew what York was up to. Even if she didn’t synchronize with the other Vegapunks, York was still connected to Punk Records. And it decided to act, using Stella’s body to help get the job done. I’m not fully confident about this theory but I’m sure the answer is connected to Punk Records in some way.

Guess that explains why Rayleigh went into the ship coating business—and sells flood insurance. What a jerk!

Hmm… Could Punk Records have also put a bit of Mother Flame inside Iron Giant as well as the broadcasting snail? The robot needs power to operate and Mother Flame is an energy source so it checks out. Here’s another thought: Is Pluton powered by Mother Flame energy too? If it’s an Ancient Weapon, I doubt it’s just powered by wind sails.

Tags Dr. Vegapunk, Egghead, Eiichiro Oda, iron-giant, manga, One Piece, review, roger-pirates, Void Century

Manga My Hero Academia My Hero Vigilantes

Welcome Back, Koichi! [My Hero Academia 424]

Post author By Redgeek
Post date June 3, 2024
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Koichi Haimawari signals the the beginning of the end for My Hero Academia.

Yes, Koichi’s only in ONE panel and a small ONE at that, but he’s there. Wow! Just look at that costume! Horikoshi draws him so darn good. Koichi’s eye shield looks different, a definite improvement. Overall, his hero costume looks better like this, with the hoodie on, as opposed to Deku’s hero costume looking better with the hoodie/mask off. I-I just can’t get over how amazing he looks in that ONE panel. Eek! I’m so hap hap happy!

Consequences. We’re starting to see that starting with Deku, All Might, and Bakugo. All Might will survive but we don’t know if he’ll be able to move on his own without assistance such as with a cane or wheelchair. Bakugo’s whole body was wrecked, including his heart, lungs, and arm. I wonder if his arm rehabilitation will yield fruitful results or will he need special equipment to fully utilize his quirk on his right arm? Also, Bakugo’s heart really has me worried. It’d be interesting if he gets an artificial heart. From what Doctor Yoshi said, I don’t see him going back to U.A. for at least a month, and that’s me being generous.

Tags Bakugo, Deku, Koichi Haimawari, manga, My Hero Academia, My Hero Vigilantes, One For All, review

Manga One Piece

Knowing Is Half The Battle [One Piece 1115]

Post author By Redgeek
Post date May 28, 2024
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Dr. Vegapunk putting all of Joy Boy’s business in the streets.

My brain is bumpin’ with theories about Joy Boy and the Void Century. I don’t know where to start. Hmm… How about we start with Joy Boy losing the war and the rising sea level confirmed not to be a natural phenomenon. It’s safe to assume that the Ancient Weapons were used during the Void Century, and I doubt it was by Joy Boy. If true, then The Alliance had access to and used Ancient Weapons. …Ancient Civilization. …20 Kingdoms/The Alliance.

Hmm…

Did the Ancient Civilization consist of at least 20 kingdoms? That would explain how they got access to the weapons: The rulers of those kingdoms either commanded they be made or stole them from another kingdom.

Joy Boy couldn’t have been just “some dude”. Entire kingdoms don’t join up just to stomp some guy. Joy Boy was important. Perhaps a king or prince? One of those I-Hate-Being-Royalty types who desired to be free. Hence, he became a pirate.

Phantom Blot?! Ancient Civilization is Disneyland confirmed!

Although, that doesn’t fully explain why the 20 kingdoms would pick a fight with him. Unless, they didn’t care about Joy Boy and only fought him because he was trying to stop them from doing something horrible. Something like…taking over the world? And in trying to take down Team Joy Boy, they forked up the planet.

Tags Dr. Vegapunk, Luffy, manga, One Piece, pluto, review, stussy, uranus, Void Century

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