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25th May 2013

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Masashi Kishimoto’s “Mario” - Amor di Madre, Amore Senza Limiti


Artwork for Masashi Kishimoto's 'Mario.'

Who would have figured that going from ninjas to mobsters would still provide an interesting look at people? A while ago, Shonen Jump recently released one of Masashi Kishimoto’s oneshots, Mario. It was a story originally drawn in 1998 and brought back in the June 2013 issue of JUMP SQUARE and the May 13, 2013 issue of VIZ’s Shonen Jump. Unlike Naruto, Mario is pretty violent and the setting is much more mature. The main character is noted to be a “mama’s boy” near the end of the story and it poses a question as to why men are still quite fond of the first women in their lives.

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Tagged: Masashi KishimotoShonen Jumpmangamanga charactermanga psychologypsychologymother loveparental influencesone-shot mangaseinen mangamen loving their mothersMarioMasashi Kishimoto Mario

8th May 2013

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Finding Humor in the Darkness (Attack on Titan)


A scary Titan in episode 5 of 'Attack on Titan' becomes super kawaii.

To quote a Tumblr user on the rise of Attack on Titan to the mainstream anime/manga community, how did something so horrifying end up being so hilarious?

As many of you may know, Attack on Titan has become a beloved juggernaut to fans all over the world and some creative folks have responded with great enthusiasm. Social networking feeds became bombarded with wacky pictures and funny video parodies featuring the Titans and the Scouting Legion. One has to wonder if humor truly comes from seeing misery.

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Tagged: Hajime IsayamaAttack on Titananimemangapsychologymanga psychologyhumorShingeki no Kyojindark humorpsychology of dark humor

26th April 2013

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Attack on Stress - Overcoming Your Titans With Optimism


Eren Jaeger of 'Attack on Titan', a young man driven by his stress to fight against the Titans.

“I have a dream…it’s to exterminate the Titans and leave this cramped walled-up world. My dream is to explore…the outside world.”

We got ourselves a little Martin Luther King, Jr., don’t we?

Stress - it happens to everyone. We all have our moments where things get rough and we groan, sigh, & possibly fall into despair. Stress is inevitable as long as you walk on the road that is life. Yet what if stress needs to be viewed more positively instead of the general consensus view? When you look at a character like Eren Jaeger from Attack on Titan, you witness how a young man takes the stress of his past and channels it in a way to bring him strength to fight for the future.

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Tagged: Hajime IsayamaShingeki no KyojinEren Jaegerpsychologyanimemangamanga psychologymanga characterpsychology of stressstressstress as optimismAttack on Titan

23rd April 2013

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Why I Still Blog


You ever had times where things just get so rough that you want to give up? No matter how much self-confidence you have, there will always be trouble and the seeds of doubt begin to pop out.  But then you get words of encouragement like these:

Fan mail message number 1 on Manga Therapy.

Fan mail message number 2 on Manga Therapy.

Fan mail message number 3 on Manga Therapy.

It’s messages like these that still keep me going. As I said earlier, blogging has defined my life and is something I can proudly say “I made that”

Plus, there’s this old lady who I hope is doing well out in Canada.

Proud to say that I’m one of the few manga blogs out there doing something. 

To all the anibloggers out there, what motivates you all to keep doing what you’re doing? 

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Tagged: bloggingmanga bloggingManga Therapymangapsychologypsychology of mangamanga psychologyfan mail

9th April 2013

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Be Right Back - Undergoing Fujoshi Therapy


Sena Akagi, the hardcore fujoshi, returns in Oreimo Season 2!

Amazing words, Akagi-senpai. You go, girl!

My brain feels fried and I need some pretty men to get me going again. So I’m taking a break this week. 

Some upcoming entries will be about Kuroko no Basket, Pandora Hearts, Blue Exorcist, Kuroshitsuji, and Gintama (Yes, I want to discuss that “Rule 63”/Dokobekko arc going on in the manga).

Now if you excuse me, I’m off to play otome games for further inspiration

What? I…it’s not like I’m enjoying fujoshi material because I want to, ok!? I just find it a fascinating study for research purposes, ok!? You should be thankful……..

IDIOT ONEE-CHAN!!!! *runs away in tears*

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Tagged: mangapsychologyfujoshifujoshi therapyOreimoSena AgakiKuroko no BasketPandora HeartsBlue Exorcistmanga therapymanga psychologymanga characterKuroshitsujiGintamaJapanese pop culture

3rd April 2013

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We’re All Brains at Heart - Haikyuu!!


Cover to Haikyuu!! Volume 4, featuring the Nekoma High School Volleyball Club

March Madness may be over, but competitive sports continue to be a daily fixture in our lives. One such competitive sports manga title that recently got readers talking is none other than Furudate Haruichi’s “Haikyuu!!”. It is a manga that focuses on teenagers playing volleyball competitively in high school. You know how sports teams have certain pre-game rituals/speeches to get themselves going? Wait until you see what one team in Haikyuu!! does to kick some butt and how it involves a bit of neuroscience. 

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Tagged: Furudate HaruichiHaikyuu!!Shonen Jumpmangasports mangapsychologymanga psychologyNekoma High SchoolKozume KenmaKuro Tetsuroneurosciencepsychology of the brainpsychology of blood flowmanga charactervolleyballHaikyu!!ハイキュー!!

21st March 2013

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Frieza’s Frightening Power of Effeminacy (Dragon Ball Z)


Dragon Ball Z's Freeza, a very effeminate and powerful villain.

“You fool! This isn’t even my final form! Wait until you see my true power!”

And boy, does it make you look oh-so absolutely fabulous~

If there’s one anime/manga villain that has stood the test of time and encased the hearts of many, it’s none other than Dragon Ball Z’s own Frieza. The maniacal warlord and his power-ups continue to have relevance in Japanese pop culture today. however, what’s more interesting is his effeminate nature in contrast to the manly heroes. Is the character an indication of how effective effeminacy can be when it is supported by power?

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Tagged: FreezaFriezaDragon Ball ZAkira ToriyamaShonen Jumpmangaanimemanga psychologymanga characterpsychologypsychology of effeminacypower of effeminacyandrogynypsychology of androgynypsychology of Dragon Ball

5th March 2013

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“Koe no Katachi” - A One-Shot Manga of Harsh Reality


Color page to Yoshitaka Ooima's 'Koe no Katachi', a one-shot manga about the horrors of bullying.

In the February 20th, 2013 issue of Kodansha’s Weekly Shonen Magazine, a certain one-shot manga story became quite the buzz among Japanese manga readers. It was a one-shot that truly reflected the cruel nature of humanity as a whole. Yoshitaka Ooima’s “Koe no Katachi” (The Shape of Voice) is a very emotional tale that simply says this: everyone and anyone can be capable of bullying.

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Tagged: Koe no Katachimangamanga psychologypsychology of bullyingWeekly Shonen MagazineYoshitaka Ooimaone-shot manga storiesKodansha PublishingpsychologyThe Shape of Voice

26th February 2013

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To Come to See Your Glasses Kick Butt, Kaoru Mori Style!


Yucchi, the main character of 'To Come to See', a short story about glasses in Kaoru Mori's 'Anything and Something'.

“I can see. I can see. I can see!”

To my fellow glasses wearers, have you thought about how important wearing them are to you? Despite being a target of ridicule at times, your glasses can bring out the best in you. In one of the short stories in “Kaoru Mori’s Anything and Something”, we take a look at a young girl who regained her confidence after getting a pair of glasses. It comes at an interesting time where perception of people wearing glasses is changing for the better.

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Tagged: Kaoru MoriKaoru Mori Anything and Somethingmangamanga psychologypsychologypsychology of glassesYen Pressstereotypesglasses stereotypeKaoru Mori To Come to See

19th February 2013

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Sad, So Sad - The Power of Sorrow (Gintama)


The two men most affected by sorrow in all of Gintama, Gintoki Sakata and Shinsuke Takasugi.

“One was trying to protect Shoyo’s legacy. The other was trying to destroy Shoyo’s legacy. But they had one thing in common. They both had such sorrow in their eyes.”

Another emotional roller coaster in Gintama was recently built to bring us through more loops and turns in the form of the “Ikkoku Keisei” (Courtesan of a Nation) arc. What started off as a simple love story became a tense emotional look at the pasts of two men walking opposite paths, Gintoki Sakata and Shinsuke Takasugi. How much sorrow is enough to drive one to keep on living?

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Tagged: GintamaShonen JumppsychologymangaanimeIkkoku KeiseiGintoki SakataShinsuke Takasugimanga psychologyHideaki Sorachipsychology of sorrowliving with sorrowpower of sorrowsorrowShoyo Yoshidamanga character

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