[Commentary] The Blurring Lines Between Shōjo and Shōnen May Mean Changes In Genre Classification Moving Forward

By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting When you visit a department store, you typically see sections organized by gender, age, and/or product type. Similarly, in the book world, genres serve as separate departments, with subcategories designed for specific interests. In Japan, this is further categorized by age and gender demographics. Typically, in Japan, the demographic categorizations of manga genres are divided into Josei (aimed at … Continue reading [Commentary] The Blurring Lines Between Shōjo and Shōnen May Mean Changes In Genre Classification Moving Forward

Tokyo Revengers is the Worst Shounen I’ve Ever Seen

By: Beata Garrett  | @clearsummers I’ve spent a few good months starting and stopping Tokyo Revengers, and recently decided to give it another go. I wanted to give it a fair shot but I refuse to continue watching after Episode 15. I don’t know whether it gets better or worse from there, but it doesn’t matter because I’ve seen enough. Tokyo Revengers is one of the worst … Continue reading Tokyo Revengers is the Worst Shounen I’ve Ever Seen