Shonen Flop
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
#142 The Best Cancelled Manga Awards Returns! | The 5th Annual Floppy Awards
It's time for the biggest awards show in cancelled manga podcasting, the 5th annual Floppies! Also Shonen Flop will be taking an extended hiatus after this episode. We want to thank everyone for their support!
Show Notes:
• You can reach us at Twitter @shonenflopcast, Tumblr shonen-flop, or email shonenflop@gmail.com
• Become a member of our community by joining our Discord. You can hang out with us, submit your questions or six word summaries! Find it at https://discord.com/invite/4hC3SqRw8r
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#141 It's hard out there being an NPC | Boku Igai Zennin Tenseisha ka yo
We and our guest HERMSAUR discuss Young Magazine Web manga Boku Igai Zennin Tenseisha ka yo
MAL Description:
Rocco is a novice adventurer who begins his journey to save his sister Natty, who is cursed by a demon and falls asleep.
At an adventurer's guild, he meets Taiga, who was given extraordinary abilities when he was reincarnated from another world! He also meets Sawyer and Mia, who were also reincarnated from another world and have cheat abilities, but something happens that shocks even them!
An ent...
#140.5 A guy a girl and a bunch of cheat powers | Boku Igai Zennin Tenseisha ka yo
AKA Everyone Is from Another World, Except Me!?
MAL Description:
Rocco is a novice adventurer who begins his journey to save his sister Natty, who is cursed by a demon and falls asleep.
At an adventurer's guild, he meets Taiga, who was given extraordinary abilities when he was reincarnated from another world! He also meets Sawyer and Mia, who were also reincarnated from another world and have cheat abilities, but something happens that shocks even them!
An entertaining and poignant otherworldly fantasy featuring a party of...
#140 Is this the (construction) drill that will pierce the heavens? | Jumbor Barutronica
We discuss Shonen Jump manga Jumbor Barutronica.
MAL Description:
It was 3002, and the human civilization had crumbled and rebuilt itself again and again over the thousand years, despite the destruction and challenge brought by the harsh nature.
In this era of constant war against nature and havoc, construction teams were the star of the economy system, the conquering force as well as a weapon themselves, because heavy robots were used in construction works to speed up efficiency.
Jumbor was the leader of a famous construction tea...
#139.5 They really didn't need to show all that | Jumbor Barutronica first impressions
MAL Description:
It was 3002, and the human civilization had crumbled and rebuilt itself again and again over the thousand years, despite the destruction and challenge brought by the harsh nature.
In this era of constant war against nature and havoc, construction teams were the star of the economy system, the conquering force as well as a weapon themselves, because heavy robots were used in construction works to speed up efficiency.
Jumbor was the leader of a famous construction team of a little country with a cute princess. One day...
#139 Maybe treating robots poorly was a bad idea | Shojo Null ft YouTuber TrpyCris
We and our guest YouTuber TrpyCris discuss manga Shojo Null.
MAL Description:
With the proliferation of organic robots called Gijins, humanity is enjoying prosperity in 23rd century Tokyo. But when a young man named Riaha meets a certain Gijin, he uncovers the dark truth of the world!
Show Notes:
• You can reach us at Twitter @shonenflopcast, Tumblr shonen-flop, or email shonenflop@gmail.com
• You can find our guest at youtube.com/@trpycris
#138.5 World's too crazy to be subtle | Shojo Null first impressions
MAL Description:
With the proliferation of organic robots called Gijins, humanity is enjoying prosperity in 23rd century Tokyo. But when a young man named Riaha meets a certain Gijin, he uncovers the dark truth of the world!
Show Notes:
• You can reach us at Twitter/X @shonenflopcast, Bluesky shonenflop.bsky.social, or email shonenflop@gmail.com
• Help keep the show running by joining the Shonen Flop Patreon at patreon.com/shonenflop. Get perks like early access to episodes; picking series for us to cover; and exclusive episodes on manga like Undead Unlu...
#138 I don't want to join the Yakuza, I want to box! Bakudan ft Henry Gilbert from Talking Simpsons
We and our guest Henry Gilbert from Talking Simpsons discuss Shonen Jump manga Bakudan.
Show Notes:
• You can reach us at Twitter @shonenflopcast, Tumblr shonen-flop, or email shonenflop@gmail.com
• You can find our guest at talkingsimpsonspodcast.com
• Become a member of our community by joining our Discord. You can hang out with us, submit your questions or six word summaries! Find it at https://discord.com/invite/4hC3SqRw8r
• Want to be a guest? You can ask to be on a...
#137.5 Just your usual 7 foot tall 16 year old in jail | Bakudan first impressions
Show Notes:
• You can reach us at Twitter/X @shonenflopcast, Bluesky shonenflop.bsky.social, or email shonenflop@gmail.com
• Help keep the show running by joining the Shonen Flop Patreon at patreon.com/shonenflop. Get perks like early access to episodes; picking series for us to cover; and exclusive episodes on manga like Undead Unluck, Magu-chan: God of Destruction, and Cypher Academy.
• Become a member of our community by joining our Discord. You can hang out with us, submit your questions or six word summaries! Find it at https://discord...
#137 Why fight when you can play soccer? Embers ft writer Nate Ming
We and our guest writer Nate Ming discuss Shonen Jump manga Embers.
MAL Description:
Middle school brawler Noboru Haitani has never lost a fight. But the bitter taste of a soccer defeat gradually warms him up to the sport, until one day Haitani finds himself in a match against a team featuring middle school soccer prodigy Takami. An outlaw fights his way into the world of soccer!
Show Notes:
• You can reach us at Twitter @shonenflopcast, Tumblr shonen-flop, or email shonenflop@gmail.com
• You can...
#136.5 Is this soccer manga heating up? Embers first impressions
MAL Description:
Middle school brawler Noboru Haitani has never lost a fight. But the bitter taste of a soccer defeat gradually warms him up to the sport, until one day Haitani finds himself in a match against a team featuring middle school soccer prodigy Takami. An outlaw fights his way into the world of soccer!
Show Notes:
• You can reach us at Twitter/X @shonenflopcast, Bluesky shonenflop.bsky.social, or email shonenflop@gmail.com
• Help keep the show running by joining the Shonen Flop Patreon at patreon.com/sh...
#136 Where are the actual mysteries? Syd Craft: Love Is a Mystery ft Voice Actress Jazzy Oliver
We and our guest Voice Actress Jazzy Oliver discuss Shonen Jump manga Syd Craft: Love Is a Mystery.
MAL Description:
Famous detective Syd Craft. He's solved the toughest cases and he's adored by the public, but even he has a major problem!
Show Notes:
• You can reach us at Twitter/X @shonenflopcast, Bluesky shonenflop.bsky.social, or email shonenflop@gmail.com
• You can find our guest at youtube.com/@jazzyolivervo and bsky.app/profile/ladyjazzington.bsky.social
• Become a member of...
#135.5 Can this detective solve the mystery of their heart? Syd Craft first impressions
MAL Description:
Famous detective Syd Craft. He's solved the toughest cases and he's adored by the public, but even he has a major problem!
Show Notes:
• You can reach us at Twitter @shonenflopcast or email us shonenflop@gmail.com
• Help keep the show running by joining the Shonen Flop Patreon at patreon.com/shonenflop. Get perks like early access to episodes; picking series for us to cover; and exclusive episodes on manga like Undead Unluck, Magu-chan: God of Destruction, and Cypher Academy.
• Become a member...
#135 I summon my background artist in attack mode! | The Comiq ft Official Series' Letterer Sabrina Heep
We and our guest Official Series' Letterer Sabrina Heep discuss Shonen Jump manga The Comiq from the creator of Yu-Gi-Oh!
MAL Description:
Starring "an unlikely love for two," Pendulum of Love is the latest series to be serialized in the popular magazine Shoujo Jump. This serialization is also the debut of Ryota Sakamaki. Through his editor, the shy rookie manga artist receives some help in the form of complex background artwork from a mysterious person. Though the pair frequently work with one another, Ryota has never once met his assistant, leading to his c...
#134.5 A murder mystery by the creator of Yu-Gi-Oh? The ComiQ first impressions
MAL Description:
Starring "an unlikely love for two," Pendulum of Love is the latest series to be serialized in the popular magazine Shoujo Jump. This serialization is also the debut of Ryota Sakamaki. Through his editor, the shy rookie manga artist receives some help in the form of complex background artwork from a mysterious person. Though the pair frequently work with one another, Ryota has never once met his assistant, leading to his curiosity about the person's identity.
Upon further investigation, Ryota learns that his background illustrator is Katsuo Baba, a prisoner convicted o...
#134 A criminal trespassing? No way, that's illegal. Get Away, Matsumoto ft YouTuber Tristan Gallant
We and our guest YouTuber Tristan Gallant aka Glass Reflection discuss Jump+ manga Get Away, Matsumoto!: 100 Days Escape.
MAL Description:
Formerly a three time back-to-back winner of the All-Japan Intercollegiate Road Cycling Championships, Mastumoto now spends his days doing bike deliveries to pay the bills. Just as he contemplates giving up cycling for the sake of his future, Matsumoto suddenly finds himself at the center of an unbelievable incident...! Make way for this hard-hitting high-speed action!!
Show Notes:
• You can reach us at Twitter @shonenflopcast, Tumbl...
#133.5 Can you bike away from murder? | Get Away, Matsumoto!: 100 Days Escape First Impressions
MAL Description:
Formerly a three time back-to-back winner of the All-Japan Intercollegiate Road Cycling Championships, Mastumoto now spends his days doing bike deliveries to pay the bills. Just as he contemplates giving up cycling for the sake of his future, Matsumoto suddenly finds himself at the center of an unbelievable incident...! Make way for this hard-hitting high-speed action!!
Show Notes:
• You can reach us at Twitter @shonenflopcast or email us shonenflop@gmail.com
• Help keep the show running by joining the Shonen Flop Patreon at patreon.com/shonen...
Patreon Unlocked: Gun Dragon Sigma ft KC Green
We're taking a small summer break so enjoy this previously Patreon-only episode on H Kamen featuring KC Green of Gunshow and Anime Club fame! We'll be back on 9/15 with our first thoughts on Get Away Matsumoto! - 100 Days Escape.
MAL Description:
In the year 2030, the secrets of the universe have been unraveled and visitors from various planets have appeared on Earth. In order to avoid sudden contact with other world civilizations, the Earth Alliance limited the area of trade and built a huge populated island called "Dejima" in the southern part of Okinawa, Ja...
Patreon Unlocked: H Kamen Part 3 ft Diego of Scoob and Shag
We're taking a small summer break so enjoy this previously Patreon-only episode on H Kamen featuring Diego of Scoob and Shag. We'll be back on 9/15 with our first thoughts on Get Away Matsumoto! - 100 Days Escape.
MAL Description:
H Kamen is the super powered alter ego of Kyousuke Shikijou. He gains his amazing powers from wearing girls panties on his head. The difference in girls panties fluctuates his strength
Show Notes:
• You can
Patreon Unlocked: H Kamen Part 2 ft Maddy aka othatsraspberry
We're taking a small summer break so enjoy this previously Patreon-only episode on H Kamen featuring Maddy aka othatsraspberry. We'll be back on 9/15 with our first thoughts on Get Away Matsumoto! - 100 Days Escape.
Show Notes:
• You can reach us at Twitter @shonenflopcast, Tumblr shonen-flop, or email shonenflop@gmail.com
Patreon Unlocked: H Kamen Part 1 ft Shen of Shen Comix
We're taking a small summer break so enjoy this previously Patreon-only episode on H Kamen featuring Shen of Shen Comix. We'll be back on 9/15 with our first thoughts on Get Away Matsumoto! - 100 Days Escape.
MAL Description:
H Kamen is the super powered alter ego of Kyousuke Shikijou. He gains his amazing powers from wearing girls panties on his head. The difference in girls panties fluctuates his strength
Show Notes:
• You can reach us at Twitter @shonenflopcast, Tumblr shonen-flop, or email shonenflop@gmail.com
• You can find our guest at @shencomix
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#133 A bad exorcist manga? What a shocker! | Yokai Buster Murakami ft Joe Yang of Pause and Select
We and our guest YouTuber Joe Yang of Pause and Select discuss Shonen Jump manga Yokai Buster Murakami.
MAL Description:
Terrifying youkai from hundreds of years ago have been released into the present day. Kuin the exorcist stands tall to protect the peace of this world! But in this war of Youkai vs. Exorcist, regular high schooler Murakami has entered the battle!
Show Notes:
• You can reach us at Twitter @shonenflopcast, Tumblr shonen-flop, or email shonenflop@gmail.com
• You can find our guest at youtu...
#132.5 This guy can out-talk spirits with facts and logic! Yokai Buster Murakami First Impressions
MAL Description:
Terrifying youkai from hundreds of years ago have been released into the present day. Kuin the exorcist stands tall to protect the peace of this world! But in this war of Youkai vs. Exorcist, regular high schooler Murakami has entered the battle!
Show Notes:
• You can reach us at Twitter @shonenflopcast or email us shonenflop@gmail.com
• Help keep the show running by joining the Shonen Flop Patreon at patreon.com/shonenflop. Get perks like early access to episodes; picking series for us to cover; and ex...
#132 These are not good vibrations | Vibration Man
We discuss Jump+ manga Vibration Man.
MAL Description:
Since the government announced the existence of people with "special powers" 10 years ago, Susumu Shindou has longed for his own amazing abilities. However, he finds himself to be nothing but an average 15-year-old. Then one day, during his high school entrance ceremony, a power finally awakens inside him...but it's not exactly the kind he'd always hoped for!
Show Notes:
• You can reach us at Twitter @shonenflopcast, Tumblr shonen-flop, or email shonenflop@gmail.com
•...
#131.5 Does this superhero manga bring good vibrations? | Vibration Man First Impressions
MAL Description:
Since the government announced the existence of people with "special powers" 10 years ago, Susumu Shindou has longed for his own amazing abilities. However, he finds himself to be nothing but an average 15-year-old. Then one day, during his high school entrance ceremony, a power finally awakens inside him...but it's not exactly the kind he'd always hoped for!
Show Notes:
• You can reach us at Twitter @shonenflopcast or email us shonenflop@gmail.com
• Help keep the show running by joining the Shonen Flop Patreon at patreo...
#131 Behold the power of…two swords! | Musashi ft YouTuber MercuryFalcon aka John Falco
We and our guest YouTuber MercuryFalcon aka John Falco discuss Shonen Jump manga Musashi.
Show Notes:
• You can reach us at Twitter @shonenflopcast, Tumblr shonen-flop, or email shonenflop@gmail.com
• You can find our guest at /@MercuryFalcon
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#130.5 It ain't easy being a samurai | Musashi First Impressions
Show Notes:
• You can reach us at Twitter @shonenflopcast or email us shonenflop@gmail.com
• Help keep the show running by joining the Shonen Flop Patreon at patreon.com/shonenflop. Get perks like early access to episodes; picking series for us to cover; and exclusive episodes on manga like Undead Unluck, Magu-chan: God of Destruction, and Cypher Academy.
• Become a member of our community by joining our Discord. You can hang out with us, submit your questions or six word summaries! Find it at https://discord.com/invite/4hC3SqRw8r<...
#130 Cyberpunk? No Cyber…Monk | Bozebeats ft YouTuber Living Deadman
We and our guest YouTuber Living Deadman discuss Shonen Jump manga Bozebeats.
MAL Description:
Religious monks adapted to modern technology and weaponry to combat the threat of demons. Ryuudaiji, a monk who's on a journey to locate and purge a demon spirit that is terrorizing a forest which was notorious to be a place where people commit suicides, meets a wolf boy, Tamaki Madoka, and his wolf companion. Things start to develop between the two, after an encounter with a tree demon spirit as Tamaki decides to go to the outside world to le...
#129.5 Evil spirits and prayer bead machine guns | Bozebeats first impressions
MAL Description:
Religious monks adapted to modern technology and weaponry to combat the threat of demons. Ryuudaiji, a monk who's on a journey to locate and purge a demon spirit that is terrorizing a forest which was notorious to be a place where people commit suicides, meets a wolf boy, Tamaki Madoka, and his wolf companion. Things start to develop between the two, after an encounter with a tree demon spirit as Tamaki decides to go to the outside world to learn more about his past.
Show Notes:
• You can...
#129 Slow cars and the power of the sun | Donten Prism Solar Car ft Blerd Without Fear
We and our guest YouTuber Blerd Without Fear discuss Jump SQ manga Donten Prism Solar Car.
MAL Description:
When 10-year-old Kaneda Shota was involved in a car accident that claimed the life of his father, it changed the course of his life forever. Even though his mother got a job and tried her best to support her son, money was always tight. Now, unable to afford college, Shota works a part-time job, in addition to his full-time job at his uncle's factory. He dreams of one day saving enough money to go to college. He lives a...
#128.5 A cars the devil? Donten Prism Solar Car First Impressions
MAL Description:
When 10-year-old Kaneda Shota was involved in a car accident that claimed the life of his father, it changed the course of his life forever. Even though his mother got a job and tried her best to support her son, money was always tight. Now, unable to afford college, Shota works a part-time job, in addition to his full-time job at his uncle's factory. He dreams of one day saving enough money to go to college. He lives alone, on the second floor of one of his uncle's warehouses, and doesn't have any friends. Everywhere...
#128 Five years and two guests! | SWOT relook with Rem and Shaun from Anime out of Context
For the first time on a main episode we not one, not three but, our two guests Rem and Shaun from Anime out of Context discuss Shonen Jump manga SWOT to celebrate five years of Shonen Flop
MAL Description:
Transfer student Manabizaki Kyou is a swot, a person who spends too much time studying. His dream is to attend Tokyo University and then work for NASA! He will soon discover, however, that the high school he's transferred into, which was once very prestigious, has taken in delinquents from the surrounding schools. Now it is...
#127.5 Five years of Shonen Flop?! Ranking everything so far 2025 edition
Show Notes:
• Find a breakdown of our tier lists here! imgur.com/a/6kig8GB
• You can reach us at Twitter @shonenflopcast or email us shonenflop@gmail.com
• Help keep the show running by joining the Shonen Flop Patreon at patreon.com/shonenflop. Get perks like early access to episodes; picking series for us to cover; and exclusive episodes on manga like Undead Unluck, Magu-chan: God of Destruction, and Cypher Academy.
• Become a member of our community by joining our Discord. You can hang out wit...
#127 Is this doctor turning the big house into a big home? Rash!! ft MarzGurl
We and our guest YouTuber MarzGurl discuss Shonen Jump manga Rash!! from the creator of City Hunter.
Show Notes:
• You can reach us at Twitter @shonenflopcast, Tumblr shonen-flop, or email shonenflop@gmail.com
• You can find our guest at youtube.com/user/MarzGurl
#126.5 A doctor who can drive a car?? Rash!! First impressions
Show Notes:
• You can reach us at Twitter @shonenflopcast or email us shonenflop@gmail.com
• Help keep the show running by joining the Shonen Flop Patreon at patreon.com/shonenflop. Get perks like early access to episodes; picking series for us to cover; and exclusive episodes on manga like Undead Unluck, Magu-chan: God of Destruction, and Cypher Academy.
• Become a member of our community by joining our Discord. You can hang out with us, submit your questions or six word summaries! Find it at https://discord.com/invite/4hC3SqRw8r<...
#126 Bad manga, good friends. Koisome Momiji ft YouTuber RogersBase
We and our guest YouTuber RogersBasediscuss Shonen Jump manga Koisome Momiji.
MAL Description:
A girl asks Katsuragi Shouta to take a picture of her with Enoshima in the background. Embarrassed by her cuteness, he takes the picture and runs away. He later finds out that she is an actress by the name of Shinomiya Sana. A TV drama, Koisome Momiji, will be shot in Shouta's town and Sana will be starring in one of the lead roles, as a passionate girl who wholeheartedly chases after the guy she loves. However, Sana has never ex...
#125.5 This might end up being a bad romance… Koisome Momiji first impressions
MAL Description:
A girl asks Katsuragi Shouta to take a picture of her with Enoshima in the background. Embarrassed by her cuteness, he takes the picture and runs away. He later finds out that she is an actress by the name of Shinomiya Sana. A TV drama, Koisome Momiji, will be shot in Shouta's town and Sana will be starring in one of the lead roles, as a passionate girl who wholeheartedly chases after the guy she loves. However, Sana has never experienced that kind of love. To practice for this role (and maybe truly fall in...
#125 Wait, where's the rest of the manga?! Pandamic ft YouTuber bobvids
We and our guest YouTuber bobvids discuss Comic Earth Star manga Pandamic.
MAL Description:
Minita Kokage, a man who was bullied in his past due to his unfortunate name, encounters something unbelievable while working his part-time job, causing his daily life to suddenly change.
Show Notes:
• You can reach us at Twitter @shonenflopcast, Tumblr shonen-flop, or email shonenflop@gmail.com
• You can find our guest at
#124.5 Is this mascot manga absolute pandemonium? Pandamic first impressions
MAL Description:
Minita Kokage, a man who was bullied in his past due to his unfortunate name, encounters something unbelievable while working his part-time job, causing his daily life to suddenly change.
Show Notes:
• You can reach us at Twitter @shonenflopcast or email us shonenflop@gmail.com
• Help keep the show running by joining the Shonen Flop Patreon at patreon.com/shonenflop. Get perks like early access to episodes; picking series for us to cover; and exclusive episodes on manga like Undead Unluck, Magu-chan: God of Destruction, and Cy...
#124 The creator of Death Note made this? Blue Dragon spinoff Ral Grad ft YouTuber James Tullos
Grad the Burninator?
We and our guest YouTuber James Tullos discuss Shonen Jump manga Ral Grad.
Show Notes:
• You can reach us at Twitter @shonenflopcast, Tumblr shonen-flop, or email shonenflop@gmail.com
• You can find our guest at youtube.com/@JamesTullos
• Help keep the show running by joining the Shonen Flop Patreon at patreon.com/shonenflop. Get perks like early access to episodes; picking series for us to cover; and exclusive episodes on manga like Undead Unluck, Magu-chan: God of Destruction, and Cypher Academy.
