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Patreon Shoutout: July 2023

What cyborg powers do our Patrons have?

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#82.5 First Thoughts on Harisugawa in Mirror World

Manga by Yasuhiro Kano

The first chapter about the man in the mirror

David and Jordan give their first thoughts on the discuss Shonen Jump manga Harisugawa in Mirror World. Listen in as they give an overview of the first chapter, where they think it will go from there, and ultimately their “power word” to describe the series so far. They also dive into some listener questions.

Show Notes:

• You can reach us at Twitter @shonenflopcast or email us shonenflop@gmail....

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Ichigoki's Under Control!!: Unedited Audio and Recording Notes

Manga Details

  • Author: Hayashi, Seiji
  • Other works:
    • Chikyuu Ningen Terra-chan (2017, 7 chapters, Shonen Jump Plus)
      • Originally a two-part feature in Weekly Shonen Jump, expanded to a miniseries on Jump Plus. A delinquent must be kind to a young girl who is the avatar of the earth, as what happens to her affects the whole world. Features Hide (recurring character of the creator’s) in a side role.
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Chainsaw Minute: Chapter 136 + 137

Manga by Tatsuki Fujimoto

In this double feature we see if Denji truly finds the right girl for him

What time is it? It’s the Chainsaw Minute! Every Friday David and Jordan give their thoughts on the latest chapter of the manga that needs no introduction, Chainsaw Man. Find out what’s the devil of the week and why this chapter is a 10/10.

Looking for a regular Shonen Flop episode? They’re all on the same feed and you can find our next episode on Monday.

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Ichigoki's Under Control!!:

Tucker 

Title:

  • See the pronunciation for Ichigoki

Author

  • Hayashi, Seiji 林 聖二(はやし せいじ)
    • Hah-yah-shee, Say-jee

Characters

  • Ichigoki, Kai
    • Ee-chee-go-kee, Kai
    • Don’t know what kanji are used for his name, but “kai” could easily be...

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Ichigoki's Under Control!!: Warmup Audio

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Ichigoki's Under Control!!: Cover Art Breakdown + HQ Version

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#82 Ichigoki's Under Control!! (Ft. Sniperking from Manga Mavericks)

Manga by Seiji Hayashi

Ichigoki might be under control but this manga’s plot certainly isn’t.

We and our guest Sniperking from Manga Mavericks discuss Shonen Jump manga Ichigoki's Under Control!!.

Show Notes:

• You can reach us at Twitter @shonenflopcast or email us shonenflop@gmail.com

• You can find our guest at @sniperking323, and their podcasts

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Diesel: Warmup Audio

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Diesel Full Review (Ft. The Shuckmeister)

Comic by Joe Weltjens.

We're joined by The Shuckmeister as we talk about this JoJo Part 3 "remake"

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Diesel: Unedited Audio and Recording Notes

Manga Details

  • Author: Joe Weltjens
  • Run dates: April 1997
  • Chapters/Volumes: 1 issue of 25 pages
  • Apparently Joe really wanted to bring JoJo to the US and this was the best he could do

About the Manga

  • Plot
    • We see a fancy mansion just as the doors are busted down by a big blue fist. A guy in a trench coat with short blond hair walks into a fancy dining room where a guy with long blond hair...

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#81.5 First Thoughts on Ichigoki's Under Control!!

Manga by Seiji Hayashi

Can Ichigoki survive his new robot life after almost being killed by a gorilla?

David and Jordan give their first thoughts on the discuss Shonen Jump manga Ichigoki's Under Control!!. Listen in as they give an overview of the first chapter, where they think it will go from there, and ultimately their “power word” to describe the series so far. They also dive into some listener questions.

Show Notes:

• You can reach us at Twitter @shonenflop...

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Art Overview: 7

David and Jordan go over the art for our episodes on Tricks Dedicated to Witches, Metallica Metalluca, Nekowappa, Kako and the False Detective, Champagne, and Demon's Plan

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Takeki Ryusei: Unedited Audio and Recording Notes

Manga Details

  • Roughly translates to “The fierce dragon star/planet”
  • Hara seems to like including the kanji 星 (star) somewhere in the title of his works.
  • Author: Hara, Tetsuo
    • Notable people they were an assistant for:
      • Yoshihiro Takahashi (author of Silver Fang: The Shooting Star Gin)
      • Kazuo Koike (author of Lone Wolf & Cub)
        • More a student than an assistant
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Chainsaw Minute: Chapter 135: Sentimental Drive

Manga by Tatsuki Fujimoto

Asa is finally entering her Chainsaw Man-stan stage.

What time is it? It’s the Chainsaw Minute! Every Friday David and Jordan give their thoughts on the latest chapter of the manga that needs no introduction, Chainsaw Man. Find out what’s the devil of the week and why this chapter is a 10/10.

Looking for a regular Shonen Flop episode? They’re all on the same feed and you can find our next episode on Monday.

Show Notes:

• You can ...

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Takeki Ryusei: Research Notes

Tucker

Title:

  • Takeki Ryuusei 猛き龍星
    • Tah-keh-kee, Ryɯɯ-say
    • Roughly translates to “The fierce dragon star/planet”
    • Hara seems to like including the kanji 星 (star) somewhere in the title of his works.

Author

  • Hara, Tetsuo 原 哲夫(はら てつお)
    • Hah-rah, Teh-tsɯ-oh

Charact...

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Takeki Ryusei: Deleted Scene: Worked on Fist

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Takeki Ryusei: Warmup Audio

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Takeki Ryusei: Cover Art Breakdown + HQ Version

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#81 Takeki Ryuusei (Ft. YouTuber Bumbles McFumbles)

Manga by Tetsuo Hara

This hot blood omage to Fist of the North Star is cooled by tepid plot

We and our guest YouTuber Bumbles McFumbles discuss Shonen Jump manga Takeki Ryuusei.

Show Notes:

• You can reach us at Twitter @shonenflopcast or email us shonenflop@gmail.com

• You can find our guest at youtube.com/@bumblesmcfumbles or @Jak_The_Gent

• Help keep the show running by joining the Shonen Flop Patreon at patreon.com/shonenflop. Get perks like early...

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#80.5 First Thoughts on Takeki Ryuusei

Manga by Tetsuo Hara

Influenced by Fist of the North Star is putting things lightly.

David and Jordan give their first thoughts on the discuss Shonen Jump manga Takeki Ryuusei. Listen in as they give an overview of the first chapter, where they think it will go from there, and ultimately their “power word” to describe the series so far. They also dive into some listener questions.

Show Notes:

• You can reach us at Twitter @shonenflopcast or email us shonenflop@gm...

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Butsu Zone: Unedited Audio and Recording Notes

Manga Details

  • The title is a pun on the word “butsuzou”, meaning “statue of Buddha.” Just add a n sound to the end, and it becomes “Butsu Zone”
  • Author: Takei, Hiroyuki (Tah-kay, Hee-roe-yɯ-kee)
    • Notable people they were an assistant for:
      • Takamichi Sakura (on Shape of Happiness)
        • This was serialised in video game magazine Famitsu, and featured Takei within the story as ‘Turtl...

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Chainsaw Minute: Chapter 134: Ordinary Happiness

Manga by Tatsuki Fujimoto

There there Denji it’ll be alright.

What time is it? It’s the Chainsaw Minute! Every Friday David and Jordan give their thoughts on the latest chapter of the manga that needs no introduction, Chainsaw Man. Find out what’s the devil of the week and why this chapter is a 10/10.

Looking for a regular Shonen Flop episode? They’re all on the same feed and you can find our next episode on Monday.

Show Notes:

• You can reach us at Twi...

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Patreon Shoutout: June 2023

When the isekai truck hits what did each of our patrons get reincarnated as? 

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Butsu Zone: Research Notes

Tucker

Title:

  • Butsu Zone 仏ゾーン
    • “Bɯ-tsɯ Zone”
    • “Butsu” is the reading the kanji 仏 (Buddha/Buddhism) gets when it is used in compound words (This is more technically known as an on’yomi reading, which means it comes from heavily-modified Chinese rather than native Japanese)
    • In case you’re wondering, the standalone word for the Buddha (aka Siddhartha Gautama aka Siddhartha Buddha) in Japanese is ...

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Butsu Zone: Cover Art Breakdown + HQ Version

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Butsu Zone: Warmup Audio

Warmup audio featuring Andy's Islands



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July 2023 Content Schedule

7/3 - Takeki Ryusei Chibi

7/10 - Takeki Ryusei ft Jack Caffrey

7/17 - Ichigoki's Under Control

7/24 - Ichigoki's Under Control ft Colton aka Sniper King

7/31 - TBD (likely whatever is cancelled next) Chibi

Our main piece of Patreon content this month will be American comic / rip-off Disel part 5 with The Shuckmeister and our minor piece of content will be Art overview

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#80 Butsu Zone (Ft. Shaman King expert Andy's Islands)

Manga by Hiroyuki Takei

The creator of Shaman King invites you to get into the zone, the Butsu Zone

We and our guest Shaman King expert Andy's Islands discuss Shonen Jump manga Butsu Zone.

Show Notes:

• You can reach us at Twitter @shonenflopcast or email us shonenflop@gmail.com

• You can find our guest at:

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Chainsaw Minute: Chapter 132 & 133

Manga by Tatsuki Fujimoto

Our latest double feature we see a dessert thief, the church of Chainsaw Man and of course Denji offering to eat someone’s ass.

What time is it? It’s the Chainsaw Minute! Every Friday David and Jordan give their thoughts on the latest chapter of the manga that needs no introduction, Chainsaw Man. Find out what’s the devil of the week and why this chapter is a 10/10.

Looking for a regular Shonen Flop episode? They’re all on the same feed and ...

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