Tsubakimoon

It is our creativity that allows us to see beyond preconceived limitations and allows us to bring new concepts into the world.

In Undead Unluck the main characters want to change reality because of how unfair they believe God to be.

In the most recent arcs we see the power of creativity in Akira Kuno the manga artist and Andy. With Kuno it’s more obvious but Andy has been able to surpass the barriers that were believed to exist for his powers. He’s creating new attacks and abilities based on reshaping his own reality, which is what he learned from Fuuko when she told him her view on death.

This series is offering the best Shounen Jump has to offer. But twigger warning for SA in the first few chapters!

• At #1 is Andy and Fuuko’s relationship. They have to be the healthiest and most entertaining couple I’ve ever read in a manga. Who would’ve thought something so lovely could come from such an “uncomfortable” beginning. Both of them inspire the other, they’re both confident and risk takers, both showed each other how good life can be. Andy was bored of living but through being with Fuuko he’s had tons of new experiences. And similarly Fuuko got to have new experiences with Andy living out her shoujo dreams and traveling and eating new foods. Fuuko’s trust in Andy, and Andy’s in her is one of my favorite aspects of their relationship.

• Fuuko. One of the best written and utilized female characters in shounen. It’s easy to empathize with her, and feel inspired by her growth. Her being a shut-in gave her a zest for life rather than Turing her into a wallflower. She’s confident and kind in a genuine way that comes from her own unlucky past.

• The writing is tight! One of the major reasons shounen can be such a slog to get through is the pacing and lack of focus (here’s looking at you JJK). But UxU sticks to its themes on death, ephemerality, and the power of personal beliefs. Not one fight is wasted, not even the shortest confrontations for ex the pop idol and Fuuko’s brief interaction on the stairs was used to highlight her love for Andy and how much Rip loves Latla.

Often times when a problem/obstacle is introduced it is quickly addressed within the next few chapters or pages. During the fight against Victor Fuuko realizes she doesn’t know much about Andy. Then during the Autumn arc she spends years with him in a fake past and becomes closer. Even her getting chubby is then addressed by her getting stronger and fitter.

• Andy. He’s the complete package. I thought he was going to be a bit dumb or simple, but he’s complex while still being fun and hopeful. He has maturity fitting his years lived while still being excited for new experiences.

• While the secondary cast is just okay imo, I’m just grateful that I don’t find any of them annoying. Their fights are usually interesting to read as well.

You honestly can’t convince me Akutami wasn’t inspired by Yuri On Ice when he came up with Gojo.

Besides looks both are confident/arrogant, flirtatious with men, are mentors, ect

Credit: WAYA JAPAN on YouTube

I’ve watched Ai Nori on Netflix and missed this reference! But Gojo acting like a contestant on a romance reality show paired with him asking Nanami out in a flirty way earlier adds to the gayness of that whole jj sanpo.