Shonen Flop

David Weinberger & Jordan Forbes•shonenflop.com

Not every manga can make it in Shonen Jump like Dragonball Z, One Piece, or Naruto. Listen in to David and Jordan discussing the manga that got canceled, and what they could have done to have stayed afloat instead of becoming a Shonen Flop. Learn more at shonenflop.com. You can reach us at shonenflop@gmail.com

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#10 Bone Collection (ft. Sarah Hedrych)

Bone Collection is set on a version of modern-day earth where people have to worry about regular attacks from yokai - a kind of Japanese spirit. Protecting humanity is exorcists, humans able to use spiritual energy and talismans. The main character is Jinai Kazami, an exorcist who is notable for having almost no spiritual energy. To make up for this he is able to use a forbidden technique which lets him team up with yokai by borrowing their power. Show Notes: Episode art by Alia Gestl (IG: aliag...

Oct 05, 2020•55 min

#9: Mashle: Magic and Muscles (ft. Adam Tetramore from The Shonen Fiasco Show)

As a change of pace, this episode is about an ongoing series you should check out! Mashle: Magic and Muscles is set where magic is a part of everyday life. Main character Mash, however, is one of few not able to use magic. To compensate, Mash instead has trained his body to a superhuman level. His life is uprooted when the police discover he's unable to cast magic - a crime punishable by death. However, he makes a deal that if he becomes the top student at the prestigious Easton Magic Academy th...

Sep 21, 2020•56 min

#8: Samurai 8 (ft. Gabe Robinson)

Samurai 8 is set in a Star Wars-esque fantasy-sci fi world in which humanity has become scattered amongst the cosmos. Maintaining the peace are the samurai. These powerful warriors are a combination of magic and cybernetics. They consist of those who have died, but had strong enough will to create a new body created from the energy of their fighting spirit, and wield their soul as weapons. Show Notes: Episode art by Alia Gestl (IG: aliagestl) Be sure to review us on iTunes to get a shoutout on t...

Sep 07, 2020•55 min

#7: SWOT (ft. Audrey from Pod of Greed)

SWOT (a Japanese term for a nerd who studies too much) is a battle manga about academic genius Manabizaki Kyou. He's a brand new student at the notorious Skeleton Highschool, who's transferred to improve his chances of getting into Tokyo University. However, It turns out that Skeleton Highschool isn't known for its academic rigor, but rather for the constant student brawling. Kyou and his group of friends now have to become the strongest fighters in the school to bring peace, all while balancing...

Aug 24, 2020•53 min

#6: Dark Mage (ft. Jake Hawkins)

Dark Mage is the tale of Dok Go-Sung, a powerful warrior in an Asian-inspired fantasy world. However, on the verge of death after an intense battle, he's saved by a group of wizards that take him to their homeworld, Truvania to help fight against a group of evil dragons and their army of monsters. Show Notes: You can reach us at Twitter @shonenflopcast or email us shonenflop@gmail.com If you're enjoying Shonen Flop and want to support us or even just access exclusive content like bonus eps, warm...

Aug 10, 2020•50 min

#5: Guardian of the Witch (ft. Kamijace)

Guardian of the Witch is set in a fantasy world in which humanity lives in walled cities to protect themselves from roving monsters (evils). These cities are protected by teenage girls (witches) that have been given magical powers by merging them with the essence of evils (seeds). Our main character, Fafner, is the guardian of the fire-witch Manasfa. However, after rejecting orders to kill the witch due to impending corruption by her seed, they escape the city in search of a cure. Show Notes: Yo...

Jul 27, 2020•57 min

#4: Beast Children (ft. Dan Pecora)

This week's Shonen Jump Manga is Beast Children, the tale of Sakura Shishigaya, a high school freshman with dreams of playing rugby after being inspired by professional player Onotora Ikki. Sakura is determined to play, despite his small size, and we follow his growth as both a player and as a person. He's committed to being a great rugby player and taking on his rival, Yukito Ikki, son of Onotora. Show Notes: You can reach us at Twitter @shonenflopcast or email us shonenflop@gmail.com If you're...

Jul 12, 2020•53 min

#3: Robot × LaserBeam (ft. Nigel Francis)

Robot x Laserbeam is the tale of socially-awkward highschooler Roboto " Robot " Hatohara. While initially resistant to joining his high school's golf team, it's discovered that Robot has the uncanny ability to hit golf balls perfectly straight - his "laserbeam". After a heated match against one of the best amateur players, Miura Youzan, Robot becomes inspired to continue their rivalry and become a professional player himself. Show Notes: You can reach us at Twitter @shonenflopcast or email us sh...

Jun 29, 2020•55 min

#2: Golem Hearts

Set in a world in which people utilize magical golems to help automate tasks such as cooking, construction, or even haircuts. Golem Hearts is about Noah, a unique golem that looks and acts like a human. Going so far as to eat and sleep. After an attack on Noah's home village which almost kills his "father", Noah sets out into the world. He's determined to become the second greatest golem creating magician (Arcanist) that's ever lived - second only to his father. Show Notes: Referenced images Sap...

Jun 15, 2020•51 min

#1: Zipman!!

Set in the near future, teenage engineering supergenius Koshiro Tatara has passed away, leaving behind his twin brother and main character Kaname. Kaname is a hot-blooded by-the-book shonen protagonist who dreams of being the hero "Jackman". Kaname gets a text from his brother, telling him to meet. It turns out his brother didn't die but rather had his consciousness put into a super-suit, which when worn by his brother turns them into the hero Zipman. Working together, they have to save the city...

May 30, 2020•51 min

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