From the perspective of a shojo manga researcher: Idolization itself is problematic. Treating people as "idealized existences" is unhealthy.
Anya from "SPY×FAMILY" is truly loved by all age groups. Even my grandma thinks she's adorable.
I recommend Future Boy Conan (an early work by Hayao Miyazaki)! It has elements of both adventure and friendship, and the pacing is suitable for children. It's also perfectly fine for adults to watch.
The ending of Slam Dunk is truly a rare, perfect conclusion that "doesn't need a follow-up." Takehiko Inoue's restraint is just too impressive.
Same here! I've had a complete set of "NANA" sitting on my bookshelf for five years and still haven't finished reading it. Every time I think about taking it out to read, I get distracted by something
A shojo manga researcher says: This plot development is sweeter than many shojo manga. The sweetness of reality is indeed the best.
Some shoujo manga are so tear-jerking! That confession scene in Kimi ni Todoke—the feeling of finally reaching that moment after waiting for dozens of chapters... even though they weren't tears of sad
No "EVA"? Heresy! 😂 EVA is definitely my number one.
The concept feels a bit like a mix of Cowboy Bebop + Interstellar, looking forward to it!
"Why does Daddy have to be buried in the dirt?" That line hit me right in the feels.
