# shonen (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover shonen. Page: Feed: --- ## [My Manga Journal (Recent Reads #137): Utsubora](https://talesfromsquareone.wordpress.com/2026/08/18/my-manga-journal-recent-reads-137-utsubora/) _2026-08-18 · sadsirsegwarides · Tales From Square One_ Written & Illustrated by Asumiko Nakamura Score: 7 Famed novelist Shun Mizorogi learns that an acquaintance named Aki Fujino has committed suicide. While going to identify the body, he meets a girl who looks just like Aki, but claims to be Sakura Miki, her identical twin sister. As Mizorogi finds himself drawn to Sakura Miki, \[…\] ## [Why Official Localizations Are Important for Kamen Rider](https://talesfromsquareone.wordpress.com/2026/08/14/why-official-localizations-are-important-for-kamen-rider/) _2026-08-14 · sadsirsegwarides · Tales From Square One_ Kamen Rider is a major phenomenon in Japan and Asia, but in the west, it’s a near-unknown. Despite this, the franchise has managed to build a decent western fanbase, and recent moves to make the franchise more accessible here has helped a lot. Even so, Kamen Rider is still on the precipice of obscurity, so \[…\] ## [My Manga Journal (Retrospective #136): Actually, I Am…](https://talesfromsquareone.wordpress.com/2026/08/13/my-manga-journal-retrospective-136-actually-i-am/) _2026-08-13 · sadsirsegwarides · Tales From Square One_ Written & Illustrated by Eiji Masuda Score: 8 I have a pretty big soft spot for this particular work, and I won’t deny that a little bit of bias factors in my particularly high score for this manga. However, that fact doesn’t bother me much; after all, what’s the point of rating something yourself if \[…\] ## [My Manga Journal (Recent Reads #136): Hyakki Yakoushou](https://talesfromsquareone.wordpress.com/2026/08/11/my-manga-journal-recent-reads-136-hyakki-yakoushou/) _2026-08-11 · sadsirsegwarides · Tales From Square One_ Written & Illustrated by Ichiko Ima Score: 7 Horror stories, whether it be manga, movies or games, often try to amp up the tension. They’re trying to scare the audience, after all, and anyone is easy to scare when they’re on edge. Having said that, there’s no reason for tension to be the only mood \[…\] ## [My Manga Journal (Retrospective #135): ES: Eternal Sabbath](https://talesfromsquareone.wordpress.com/2026/08/06/my-manga-journal-retrospective-135-es-eternal-sabbath/) _2026-08-06 · sadsirsegwarides · Tales From Square One_ Written & Illustrated by Fuyumi Soryo Score: 7 Professor Mine Kujo is an expert in neurology, though she is quite unskilled in more social aspects of life. One day, she meets a mysterious man by the name of Ryosuke Akiba, and she soon learns that he is a genetically-engineered psychic. As she gets to know \[…\] ## [My Manga Journal (Recent Reads #135): Drifting Dragons](https://talesfromsquareone.wordpress.com/2026/08/04/my-manga-journal-recent-reads-135-drifting-dragons/) _2026-08-04 · sadsirsegwarides · Tales From Square One_ Written & Illustrated by Taku Kuwabara Score: 7 The Quin Zaza is a draking ship, a ship dedicated to hunting and butchering dragons. The ship has a colorful cast of characters, including Mika, an unaffected draker who only lights up when a dragon shows up. Mika is a glutton for the delicacy that is dragon \[…\] ## [My Manga Journal (Retrospective #134): A Silent Voice](https://talesfromsquareone.wordpress.com/2026/07/30/my-manga-journal-retrospective-134-a-silent-voice/) _2026-07-30 · sadsirsegwarides · Tales From Square One_ Written & Illustrated by Yoshitoki Oima Score: 8 I should hardly need to introduce a manga as beloved as A Silent Voice. It’s been massively popular as a tearjerker ever since the animated movie adaptation came out, and even now is still considered one of the emotional high points of the anime & manga medium. \[…\] ## [My Manga Journal (Recent Reads #134): Mata, Kataomou](https://talesfromsquareone.wordpress.com/2026/07/28/my-manga-journal-recent-reads-134-mata-kataomou/) _2026-07-28 · sadsirsegwarides · Tales From Square One_ Written & Illustrated by Roku Tachibana Score: 5 Shiho Kiyose has always had a weird relationship with her childhood friend Tsukasa Nogata. Nogata has always carelessly said “I love you” to her, making her wonder if she really means it. In the end, she decides to go out with him, but a tragic incident and \[…\] ## [The Weirdest Crossover in JRPGs Is Also the Most Underrated](https://talesfromsquareone.wordpress.com/2026/07/24/the-weirdest-crossover-in-jrpgs-is-also-the-most-underrated/) _2026-07-24 · sadsirsegwarides · Tales From Square One_ Crossovers in the JRPG subgenre don’t happen often, but when they do, they can be pretty exciting for its fans. Of the few examples of this, Tokyo Mirage Sessions is easily the weirdest. While its concept of mixing Shin Megami Tensei and Fire Emblem certainly could have been a game-winning formula, its odd way of \[…\] ## [My Manga Journal (Retrospective #133): RiN](https://talesfromsquareone.wordpress.com/2026/07/23/my-manga-journal-retrospective-133-rin/) _2026-07-24 · sadsirsegwarides · Tales From Square One_ Written & Illustrated by Harold Sakuishi Score: 7 Kosuke Fushimi is a young man who dreams of making manga. One day, he meets a model named Rin Ishidou, who claims to be able to see the future. This unlikely friendship shakes both of their destines, as Fushimi embarks on the journey of becoming a mangaka. \[…\] ## [Trade Bitcoin and Ethereum Today (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/4HIB5QebSdle) _2026-07-24 · **Sponsored**_ Buy, sell, and margin trade BTC and ETH with EUR, USD, CAD, GBP, or JPY. ## [The 10 Best Movies To Watch If You Love 'Cool Runnings'](https://www.ranker.com/list/movies-like-cool-runnings) _2025-11-17 · Danielle Seabrook · Ranker_ Cool Runnings brought Jamaica's unlikely bobsled journey to screens in 1993, mixing genuine heart with John Candy's memorable coaching performance. The film captured something special about sports underdogs that continues keeping fans watching, combining comedy with themes of perseverance and teamwork. Whether you're drawn to the misfit sports team angle, the true story inspiration, or just that… ## [The Most Beautiful Female Characters From Horror Movies](https://www.ranker.com/list/hottest-female-horror-characters) _2024-11-14 · Mikey C · Ranker_ This list spotlights some of the most beautiful female characters in popular horror movies . Leading the charge is Sidney Prescott, portrayed by Neve Campbell in the wildly popular Scream series, whose iconic status as the ultimate "final girl" has left an unforgettable mark on horror cinema. Joining her are legendary figures like Ellen Ripley, played by Sigourney Weaver, who challenged gender… ## [Love 'Spy x Family'? Here Are The Best Anime With The Same Vibe](https://www.ranker.com/list/anime-similar-to-spy-x-family) _2024-11-13 · Rowan Blake · Ranker_ Looking for anime similar to Spy x Family ? Spy x Family is a wholesome series with lots of action and hilarious hijinks and misunderstandings. The story is about secret agent Loid posing as a family man. He marries Yor, an unsuspecting assassin, and adopts Anya, an esper, as their daughter. Unbeknownst to each other, they each have secret identities. If you've binged through every episode and… ## [25 Movies About American Indian Wars, Ranked](https://www.ranker.com/list/the-best-movies-about-american-indian-wars-ranked) _2024-11-06 · Leah Collins · Ranker_ The American Indian Wars have been a poignant and complex chapter in U.S. history, filled with tales of bravery, tragedy, and cultural clashes. Hollywood has long sought to capture these stories on the big screen, offering audiences a glimpse into the struggles and resilience of Native American tribes as they faced encroachment by European settlers and the U.S. government. This list showcases some…