This Week: Emory and Gary break down the VShojo collapse – the charity allegations, the talent exodus (Kson, Projekt Melody, Zentreya, Geega, Kuro Kurenai, Michi Mochievee, AmaLee), and what it means for VTubing. Then, we hit the anime trenches: Emory’s updates on To Be Hero X, Silent Love, My Dress-Up Darling S2, Dandadan, Gachiakuta, and One Piece. Finally, Gary reviews Boruto Chapters 41-50 – and explains why the manga’s finally earning its hype.
// THE TALKING POINTS //
VShojo’s Downfall: Did poor management drive out Kson, Melody & Zen? The charity theft claims exposed. Anime Deep Cuts: Why To Be Hero X feels like peak Bones action. Dandadan’s horror-comedy balance. Boruto’s Redemption? Gary argues Chapters 41-50 fix pacing issues & deliver payoff (Kawaki’s vulnerability, Mitsuki’s role). One Piece’s Endgame: How Egghead redefines the Straw Hats’ threat level.
// FEATURED SERIES // Water Magician, To Be Hero X, Silent Love, My Dress-Up Darling, Dandadan, Gachiakuta, One Piece, Boruto,
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