Jump History and Fujoshi (4): Move aside Son Goku, it’s all about Rukawa x Hiei x Kenshin. TOTALLY!
1990 to 1994 can be considered by many as one of the strongest periods of Jump. The title that carried […]
Fujoshi Life
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Jump History and Fujoshi (3): Men and their Poses and Cosmos
For this round, we have to remember something: the girls follow where the pretty boys are. By the time our
Fujoshi Life
Jump History and Fujoshi (2): Captain Tsubasa love
1980 to 1984 marked great development and diversity in Jump. The second part of the WSJ Illustrated Guide would probably
A history of the fujoshi love affair with Jump
I’m sure many of you are reading through Strangerataru’s Illustrated Guide to Weekly Shounen Jump. It briefly looks into the
#10 – One Piece by Oda Eiichiro
One Piece by Oda Eiichiro
Published by Shueisha
Serialized in Shounen Jump
Translated by Viz
When friends ask me about a shounen story I’d recommend, the first title that comes to mind is One Piece. After hearing the title, most of them groan saying “it’s too long” or “there’s no bishounen in there” or “the art is butt ugly.” Although I’d honestly like to immediately contest and defend this rag tag crew to them, I always just throw at them the line “For your nakama ((Comrade)), just give it a shot.” Happily so, after I lend them 20 volumes to read, they’d come back screaming “Nakama!!” with great gusto!
One Piece is more than just a shounen story with a pirate touch. Oda Eiichiro has turned Luffy’s quest for One Piece into your adventure as well. This is the reason why it has lasted a decade with fans and why it’ll be probably go on for a couple more years. This is a manga where the characters become your nakama.
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Looking forward to Jump Square!
Last week’s highlight for me, other than receiving some great mangas from a friend (and my Touch OST! ;w;) is