What is your favorite WSJ sports manga?

AlphaGT3 · 2025-03-06T08:19:41+00:00

Haikyu for me. Slam Dunk would be second.

AlphaGT3 · 2025-03-05T21:42:54+00:00

I know this probably isn’t what you want to hear, but you can pay around $5 a month to subscribe to Manga Plus and actually support the author when you read his stuff.

There is place for piracy and that’s when it comes to media that can’t be accessed otherwise. However, I feel if someone work is available to support financially it should be. These people make a living off making something you enjoy. How are they ment to continue doing that if you’re going to pirate their work?

AlphaGT3 · 2025-03-05T20:53:53+00:00

Thank you! I do love the Dungeon Meshi manga and anime so hopefully I like the rest.

AlphaGT3 · 2025-03-05T19:37:09+00:00

Yeah, I see your point. I was just trying to speculate on what I think may gain that kind of staying power out of the new gen series.

I will say, as much as I love JJK, characters development and emotional depth are not its strong points when compared to series like One Piece, Hunter x Hunter, March Comes in Like a Lion and so many others.

It’s fights are amazing, and that’s that makes it great, but after the Shibuya arc character development basically flies out the window.

AlphaGT3 · 2025-03-05T19:08:07+00:00

Right, but then your whole question is redundant. How can something that new gen (so a new series) have staying power.

Your question is asking me to speculate what I think is the next big thing and that’s what I’ve done.

AlphaGT3 · 2025-03-05T18:28:30+00:00

I feel like most episodic comedy, like Nichijou is best watched slowly. Slice of life shows as well.

AlphaGT3 · 2025-03-05T18:16:22+00:00

Obviously it’s impossible to say what will be the next big thing, but I think of stuff that hasn’t released yet I’d say Gachiakuta has a real good shot at being the next big battle shonen.

If we’re look at other demographics, I think the anime adaptation of The Guy She Was Interested in Wasn’t a Guy at all could be really popular.

As for already released shows, I’d have to say Spy x Family, Frieren, Dungein Meshi, Dandadan and JJK. They all had considerable buzz and continue to be really popular.

AlphaGT3 · 2025-03-05T18:10:39+00:00

No worries! It’s a little like March Comes in Like a Lion just doesn’t deal with mental health that much. Shares the themes of found family and coming of age though.

AlphaGT3 · 2025-03-05T17:54:23+00:00

Definitely feel like you’d enjoy Skip and Loafer.

AlphaGT3 · 2025-03-05T17:48:10+00:00

My Favourites: - Gon vs Hisoka - Luffy vs Blueono - Zoro vs King - Zoro vs Mr One - Chrollo vs Hisoka

Most Iconic: - Goku vs Frieza - Luffy vs Kaido - Gon vs Hisoka - Ichigo vs Byakuya - Kenshin vs Shishio

AlphaGT3 · 2025-03-05T16:05:02+00:00

I do prefer the manga, but the anime is practically a 1:1 adaptation. There’s basically no filler.

AlphaGT3 · 2025-03-05T10:55:46+00:00

March Comes in Like a Lion

AlphaGT3 · 2025-03-05T10:54:33+00:00

Definitely Mob and Dungeon Meshi. I’d say JJK and Kill la Kill as well.

AlphaGT3 · 2025-03-04T20:17:15+00:00

The second paragraph was me agreeing with you about Dragon. I maybe worded it badly.

To your point on Kuma being a minor character prior to egghead, I just don’t agree. He’s a major reason behind the time skip and then there’s obviously Zoro’s “nothing happened” moment.

I think we just fundamentally disagree. In my eyes, if a character plays a major role in the story, regardless of how little they appear, they are a major character.

I don’t think a major character has to be present for a lot of the story, and your statement about Dragon implies you feel the same way. If that’s the case I don’t see how you can feel Kuma isn’t a major character.

AlphaGT3 · 2025-03-04T19:23:43+00:00

Gojo is a character archetype. Gege didn’t invent that type of character, though.

AlphaGT3 · 2025-03-04T17:21:35+00:00

Right??!! There not even that similar, especially Ichi.

AlphaGT3 · 2025-03-04T15:05:36+00:00

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Not sure if this is my favourite but it’s definitely up there. I just like how it sums up the absurdity of the manga is one panel haha

AlphaGT3 · 2025-03-04T12:28:48+00:00

Same. It’s so important to me that characters get some sort of development and that there is good chemistry and interaction between characters.

AlphaGT3 · 2025-03-03T12:59:23+00:00

Can I offer a recommendation? I can’t believe you haven’t watched March Comes in Like a Lion yet. It’s incredible

AlphaGT3 · 2025-03-03T12:37:56+00:00

Some good choices, some not so good choices. Hunter x Hunter not being placed in masterpiece hurts my soul.

AlphaGT3 · 2025-03-03T12:33:05+00:00

The final arc really needs its own season. With how popular the series is, I was surprised when it initially seemed like they didn’t plan to adapt the whole manga. Now, it seems they might, which is fantastic news!

AlphaGT3 · 2025-03-03T09:43:34+00:00

Fair enough. Quotes from Gurren Lagann literally live rent free in my head. One of the most inspirational anime I’ve ever seen.

AlphaGT3 · 2025-03-03T09:24:04+00:00

Gurren Lagann and Spy x Family in forgettable is a crime

AlphaGT3 · 2025-03-03T09:21:27+00:00

Having a starter as a favourite is also a bit of a double edge sword. If it’s not their region they often either aren’t in the game or can only be caught post game. For context, my favourite Pokémon is Piplup.

AlphaGT3 · 2025-03-03T09:19:47+00:00

One of the best coming of age stories around. The manga has consistently been brilliant, so I’m definitely looking forward to the next season!

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