Shonen Jump
Noah’s Barks pages relating to the Shonen Jump magazine brand and publisher.
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My Hero Academia
‘My Hero Academia’ is yet another "battle shonen" property that starts with oodles of promise, but devolves into poorly-considered plotting, a misused cast, and other general foibles. (Covers seasons 3 and 4) (read more)
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One Piece Movie 1
While reading the ‘One Piece’ manga, I sated my curiosity regarding its animated version by watching its first movie. I left the theater (my bedroom) unimpressed. Also, I didn’t actually leave. (read more)
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Shaman King
The shonen classic that never was. What haunted Hiroyuki Takei’s ‘Shaman King?’ (Includes ‘Complete Collection’) (read more)
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D.Gray-man Hallow
What happens when you try and adapt eight years’ worth of manga chapters into 13 episodes? The answer will not shock you. (read more)
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D.Gray-man
With a wonderfully stylized, gothic world and a fun cast, it’s a shame that ‘D.Gray-Man’ is 103 episodes of intriguing world-building with next to no payoff. (read more)
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Hunter x Hunter: Phantom Rouge
Despite being based on an abandoned story concept by series creator Yoshihiro Togashi, Phantom Rouge is yet another non-canon shonen cash-in that fails to demonstrate the best qualities of its source material. (read more)
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Buso Renkin
‘Buso Renkin’ is a surprisingly enjoyable, lightweight "battle shonen" series penned by the creator of ‘Rurouni Kenshin.’ (read more)
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Home Tutor Hitman Reborn!
‘Reborn!’ is an absurdist comedy about a hapless, diffident youth that eventually turns into a dedicated "battle shonen" series. However, this tonal whiplash is the least of the show’s problems. (read more)
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Rurouni Kenshin
A classic shonen anime adaptation that takes place in the Meiji Era of Japan, mixing historical events with hyperbolic fiction. (Includes "Rurouni Kenshin Special") (read more)
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One Punch Man
One Punch Man is a parody whose premise remains entertaining for about as long as any of Saitama’s fights. What’s left is just another battle shonen, minus sincerity. (Includes seasons 1 & 2) (read more)