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Why are Shonen Heroes so Dense When it Comes to Love?

Posted on March 29, 2020March 30, 2020 by Chris Kincaid

Shonen brims with love-dense heroes and the females that try to get their attention. The MO of these characters involves unawareness of flirtation, female emotions, and the inability to know how to react to emotional situations. These heroes remain unaware of female affection. For example, Bleach’s Ichigo remains unaware of Orohime’s affection for him despite how she…

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Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai Review

Posted on January 20, 2019August 1, 2019 by Chris Kincaid

As I wrote in my first impression, Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai surprised me. Instead of the schlock I expected, the story had one of the best sets of characters in 2018. I’m a bit saddened that the publisher didn’t think the story could’ve succeeded without such a fan-service focused title. But…

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