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Weather Or Not You Believe Me Is Up To You [One Piece 1113]

Post author By Redgeek
Post date May 2, 2024
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There’s bad news and then there’s BAD news. Dr. Vegapunk just gave the entire world an excuse to crap their pants at the same time.

That’s right, dear friends. The water level is rising all over the world and it will eventually flood every island in the world! Well, except for Fishman Island… and all the sky islands. And, conveniently, Mary Geoise. Hmm… Is flooding the world Team Imu’s endgame?

Sure, at first I thought, King Imu & The Old Dirty Bastards wanted the Mother Flame just to power Uranus so they can destroy the non-World Government islands and keep absolute power over the rest out of fear via Star Wars‘ evil Empire. But. That’s. Not. Evil. Enough.

Which one of you jerks forgot to turn off the garden hose?

One Piece is a Shonen series and Shonen manga looove mega evil final villains. Destroying the world is the bare minimum requirement for a Shonen final boss. Plus—you know—the Five Elders and Imu aren’t exactly fond of their subjects. They’re all insects to them and Uranus is their big bug zapper from hell.

Tags anime, Dr. Vegapunk, Egghead, Luffy, manga, One Piece, Punk Records, review, shonen-jump

Manga My Hero Academia

To Me, My Heroes [My Hero Academia 421]

Post author By Redgeek
Post date April 30, 2024
4 Comments on To Me, My Heroes [My Hero Academia 421]

Previously, on My Hero Academia.

Deku lost the Phoenix Force—erm—One For All and every available hero in the country began assembling to defeat All For One once and for all.

In this chapter, we learn the One For All quirk is still gone. Looks like Eri hadn’t stored up enough energy to bring it back. ~~Rogue’s~~ But, just like with All Might, embers of the overpowered quirk still reside inside Deku. Good on you, Horikoshi. I hadn’t thought of that. In a way, it’s similar to All Might and AFO’s Kamino fight in which the other heroes helped out where they could, but ultimately, it was All Might who delivered the final blow.

The second you take your freshly homemade pizza out the oven

With no civilians in the area, all the heroes can focus solely on jumping AFO. That’s how they do it in Japan, mofos! Still, it’s clear the heroes are in need of Deku and good tactics like Space Hero: Thirteen distracting AFO with her Black Hole (You heard me.) long enough for other heroes to attack. Give me more of that please, Horikoshi, mein Freund.

Tags AFO, All For One, anime, Class 1-A, Deku, Heroes, manga, My Hero Academia, review, Shonen, Viz

2D News Manga One Piece

The Great Escape [One Piece 1112]

Post author By Redgeek
Post date April 22, 2024
2 Comments on The Great Escape [One Piece 1112]

Five old men, one admiral, and a ton of fodder are determined to keep the Straw Hat Crew from escaping. Welcome to One Piece, Chapter 1112. But first, a message from our sponsor.

We get what I believe is our first look inside Punk Records. The transmission transponder snail broadcasting the worldwide message is inside… along with something else. With only one minute until Dr. Vegapunk snitches on the World Government—what could St. Mars be looking at? Well, I’m assuming that something is gonna prevent him from destroying the snail. Maybe another Vegapunk Satellite about the hatch from its tank? But, if so, how could they keep Mars from destroying the snail? Hmm…

We know all of the Straw Hats are making it out, but what about their allies? Stussy stayed behind to lower the Frontier Dome at the right moment to allow the others in Labophase to escape. Is she doomed? Well, if she has the strength to fly off the island with her bat powers, then no. But that’s also assuming she can do it undetected. Hope your life insurance is paid, Stussy.

Tags anime, Dr. Vegapunk, Egghead, Five Elders, Luffy, manga, One Piece, review

Manga My Hero Academia

Disarmed & Dangerous [My Hero Academia 419]

Post author By Redgeek
Post date April 9, 2024
3 Comments on Disarmed & Dangerous [My Hero Academia 419]

Now’s as good a time as ever for Deku to join the army. Get it? ARMy? No, you shut up!

I hate All For One as the final villain. I hate Shigaraki’s growth being all for nothing. But, I’m not gonna dwell on it this chapter. Talking about it ad nauseum would be underhanded of me. Ah! See what I did there?! …Sorry, Deku.

Deku lost the arms race against Shigaraki. And, AFO all but confirmed the young hero no longer has One For All. Where’s Eri when you need her? Seriously. Deku needs Eri, big time. I guess Aizawa will warp him to Eri’s location so she can Rewind his arms and bring One For All back. But, didn’t Ectoplasm say Eri’s not at full power? How is she gonna pull this off? Whatever. I wash my hands with this topic. Oops! Sorry, Deku.

Look on the bright side, Deku: Think of all the money you’re gonna save after canceling your OnlyFans subscriptions.

Tags All For One, anime, Deku, manga, MHA, My Hero Academia, review, Shigaraki

Manga My Hero Academia

The All For One Show [My Hero Academia 418]

Post author By Redgeek
Post date April 3, 2024
3 Comments on The All For One Show [My Hero Academia 418]

Would’ve been nice if Shigaraki was the final villain.

But, it doesn’t look like that’s the case anymore. I hoped Horikoshi wouldn’t make All For One so important to the creation of Shigaraki. Sure, we saw the Demon Lord of Formal Wear returning a young Tenko home during Shigaraki’s origin and figured he at least had a hand in giving Tenko the Decay quirk.

But, now? After reading this chapter? It’s clear AFO’s plan goes deeper than that. Much deeper. And that’s a shame. A shame because it looks like Deku will indeed save Shigaraki … from All For One.

I bet AFO’s also responsible for my dad’s hemorrhoids. Damn you!

Tags All For One, anime, Deku, manga, My Hero Academia, review, Shigaraki

Eiichiro Oda Manga One Piece

Pokémon From Hell [One Piece 1111]

Post author By Redgeek
Post date March 30, 2024
2 Comments on Pokémon From Hell [One Piece 1111]

Gotta catch ’em all? More like gotta escape ’em all!

Them, of course, being the Five Elders. They’re on Egghead Island to stop Dr. Vegapunk’s transmission from going full TMZ on their whole operation. And, maybe kill Monkey D. Luffy in the process. But that’s a bonus.

Flying/Dark Type, Saint Mars, found York The Greedy. If anyone knows where and how to stop the transmission it’s her. So, does that mean the World Government’s dirty laundry will remain safely locked up in history’s clothes hamper? Nope! This is the final saga, Y’all. At some point, the world must learn how awful the World Government is. It’s now or never from a narrative point of view. It’s happening!

But, it doesn’t mean York and Mars won’t try stopping the transmission. My guess is Vegapunk Stella, Shaka, and Pythagoras have a few more tricks up their dead sleeves. For example: Is it just a coincidence it’s the three dead Vegapunks broadcasting the message? Could this be happening live … inside Punk Records? Or, is there a back-up message ready to go if this one’s taken down? Basically, I’m expecting a last second twist that guarantees the message gets out.

Luckily, Jimbei hadn’t yet used his master ball.

My theory is Dr. Vegapunk snitches on the Five Elders, backing the World Government into a corner where Uranus (the weapon that instantly destroyed an entire country) is their final option in keeping the masses in check, ala Star War’s Death Star. The Revolutionaries begin making their final plays in response, leading to every country picking a side, then …World War One Piece.

Tags anime, Luffy, manga, netflix, One Piece, review

Manga My Hero Academia

Keep Your Grandma’s Hero Name Out Your Flappin’ Mouth [My Hero Academia 417]

Post author By Redgeek
Post date March 21, 2024
5 Comments on Keep Your Grandma’s Hero Name Out Your Flappin’ Mouth [My Hero Academia 417]

Family can really screw us up, huh?

Intentually or unintentually, many of us have been hurt by our family. That pain can last a long time, maybe forever. Fortunately, we live in a world where mental health is being treated more seriously than it’s ever been before. So, if you’re hurting on the inside, seek help.

I don’t think Kotaro Shimura sought professional help for what happened to him as a child. Or, if I’m wrong, he should find a new therapist. The anguish of his mother, Nana Shimura, abandoning him never healed and eventually lead to the man hurting his own child, Tenko. Tenko Shimura dreamt of becoming a hero, but his father had no intention of supporting even the idea of it. He even slapped his son just because he wanted to become a hero one day. Sure, Tenko joked about his mother’s Alopecia condition beforehand, but that’s still uncalled for!

Sorry, I couldn’t resist.

Anyway. A guilt-ridden Nana finally gets to learn what became of her son after she left to get cigarettes and never returned (Note: Never try buying cigarettes from All For One). It’s a heart breaking scene. The whole chapter was an interesting look into Shigaraki’s subconscious. So, now Nana’s gone. The last One For All vestige breaking Shigaraki’s final emotional barrier. The Big Bad’s heart is now an open book, or VR simulation, for Deku to learn exactly what created such a monster.

Kotaro performing the Will Smith Challenge he saw on TikTok.

Tags anime, Deku, manga, My Hero Academia, Nana Shimura, review, reviews, Shigaraki, Trauma

Manga My Hero Academia

Far Cry [My Hero Academia 416]

Post author By Redgeek
Post date March 13, 2024
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With most of Japan’s citizens evacuated and all other battles fought, all eyes turn to a young hero trying to save the world.

No, not Aang from Avatar: The Last Airbender! Izuku Midoriya AKA Deku AKA the current strongest hero on Earth. At least, I think he still is. That final punch of his may have transferred the entirety of One For All to Shigaraki, leaving Deku quirkless again. It’s possible, but let’s be real. At the very least I think the basic OFA quirk, represented by the 1st User, will stay with Deku. Let Deku clean, Horikoshi! That’s what the kids say, right? Clean? Or, is it cook?

While the chapter focused on other characters, every conversation throughout the chapter was centered around our main character peppered with panels showing our favorite crying hero fighting Shigaraki. At the end, Deku seems to have reached the source of Shigaraki’s trauma, Tenko Shimura’s old home.

Deku fully supports Eri’s dream of becoming Pirate King

Tags anime, Deku, manga, My Hero Academia, review

Manga One Piece

May I Have Your Attention Please? [One Piece 1108]

Post author By Redgeek
Post date February 26, 2024
2 Comments on May I Have Your Attention Please? [One Piece 1108]

If you’re reading this, it means that I am dead.

Dead tired, that is! What a busy week he had! Oh, and Dr. Vegapunk: Stella Edition is dead. For real dead. Real/Fake Dead. Fictional Dead. You know what I mean. In any case, Dr. Vegapunk was smart enough to come up with a plan to stick it to the World Government if he did indeed die. And it looks like that plan involves broadcasting a pre-recorded Ted Talk revealing everything he knows about the history of the world. And, also how to overcome stage fright, but let’s focus on the former, shall we?

“And the truth is… all of the *One Piece* movies are canon and I can prove it!!!”

Tags anime, Dr. Vegapunk, Luffy, manga, One Piece, review, Sanji, shonen-jump

Manga One Piece

Saturn Seeing Stars [One Piece 1107]

Post author By Redgeek
Post date February 21, 2024
2 Comments on Saturn Seeing Stars [One Piece 1107]

The old spider bastard can’t go one chapter without getting his head smashed in.

And, yet I bet when he starts getting desperate is when the crap will truly hit the fan. Can’t you see, fellow fans, that things are going too smoothly for our heroes? Pacifistas and the Giant Pirates are destroying Navy ships left and right, Luffy’s at full power, and Bonny’s been rescued. Sure, Dr. Vegapunk Stella is dying, but we don’t know if it’ll actually happen. This is One Piece after all. The odds are good VP Stella’s surviving, somehow. So… Where’s the tension? Where’s the conflict? One word: Saint Saturn.

I’m telling, Y’all. He’s gonna go ham at some point and turn the tables on this whole arc. I’m putting my reputation on it. All 2¢ worth. Defense. Defense. Defense. That’s what Saturn’s been mostly doing. Once he switches tactics you watch out Luffy!

If one more person punches Saturn in the face, he gets a free MRI scan and lollypop!

How the hell did Sanji stop Kizaru’s laser attack? And don’t say “love”. Like rapping unicorns on ice skates, I refuse to believe that’s the answer to anything in life I’m looking for. Maybe Sanji’s genetically altered body adapted to Kizaru’s lasers? Sure, let’s go with that for now. Whatever happened, it gives Sanji the ability to fight Kizaru, freeing Luffy to fight Saturn. See? It all makes sense! The voices in my head are right this time.

Tags anime, blackbeard, Luffy, manga, One Piece, review, Sanji, saturn

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