Mag Talk Weekly Shonen Jump [2019] - Discussion and TOC Talk

[Shinuki no Reborn]

To shift gears a bit, a question for everyone:

Who is your all-time favorite Jump protagonist? Who is your all-time favorite Jump antagonist?

Reborn, with Naruto and Sakuragi right behind. It was the reason why i started to read and watch Katekyo Hitman Reborn when i saw the character in one of the group covers in 2009 (a time where i didn't have a clue about toc and stuff) i thought "what is this character? looks so nice" so i started to watch the anime and instantly fell in love with Reborn (character and series), the character it's the origin of my nickname that i use everywhere on the internet since 2010.

Antagonist i would say the main Pain, man, seriously i got obsessed with the character and the rinnegan at the time (2008), i used to draw rinnegans so many times during school in my notebooks or my desk kkkkk.

 

[Rain Spectre]

Reborn, with Naruto and Sakuragi right behind. It was the reason why i started to read and watch Katekyo Hitman Reborn when i saw the character in one of the group covers in 2009 (a time where i didn't have a clue about toc and stuff) i thought "what is this character? looks so nice" so i started to watch the anime and instantly fell in love with Reborn (character and series), the character it's the origin of my nickname that i use everywhere on the internet since 2010.

Antagonist i would say the main Pain, man, seriously i got obsessed with the character and the rinnegan at the time (2008), i used to draw rinnegans so many times during school in my notebooks or my desk kkkkk.

Really? Because I'm nearly halfway into Reborn and I find the character incredibly flat. Then again, I can say that of most of Reborn's cast.

 

[OniluapL]

Favorite protagonist... Bossun - he is so relatable and inspiring at the same time.

Antagonist I'm less sure. Probably Meruem, what a extremely well-written character that, on its own, could carry what already is one of the best arcs in battle shounen history.

 

[Kouzai]

To shift gears a bit, a question for everyone:

Who is your all-time favorite Jump protagonist? Who is your all-time favorite Jump antagonist?

Protag: Gintoki, Saiki Kusuo
Antagonist: Kira Yoshikage, Orochimaru, L

 

[Aiwass_97]

To shift gears a bit, a question for everyone:

Who is your all-time favorite Jump protagonist? Who is your all-time favorite Jump antagonist?

Protagonist: Nura
Antagonist: Sensui

 

[Rain Spectre]

Fave Protag: Tossup right now between Deku, Yonagi and Itadori.

Fave Antag: Misogi Kumagawa.

 

[4Eyes]

My favorite protagonist are Bossun (Oh, really?), Osamu with an special mention to Tanjirou and my favorite antagonists are L, Niizuma Eiji (L with a drawing pen) and One Piece's Smoker (I know it's a uncommon choice since my boy is being dishonored here and there after TS, but he is cool as hell and I root for him even though this means Luffy getting on a pinch)

 

[Halloween]

Good answers everyone. My favorite protagonist is Goku, and I know that'll likely be a controversial answer. For me, it's not a checklist of things, but more like an emotional attachment to the character.

He's been there throughout my life, and I feel like I've almost taken the journey with him, so to speak. He's like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Not the best food/meal, but it's a comfort food that I know I'll always enjoy no matter what, regardless of mood.

As for antagonist, it's kind of a three way tie between Frieza, Aizen and Dio Brando. I can't really pick.

 

[Kaizoku_82]

Protagonist: Luffy, Bossun and Saiki.

Antagonist: DIO and Oikawa (if he counts).

 

[Rain Spectre]

Can i ask you, what's your problem? are you just trying to trolling or are you really that much of a toxic imbecile? people here were sharing about their personal favorite mc and antagonists in a really nice way and you just go out of nowhere, quote me to say stupid stuff about the main character that it's my favorite and also the series as a whole, just for what? attention? you need to grow up a bit man and stop seeking attention.

...I said it because I was genuinely confused why you liked Reborn so much, when, as someone who has been reading the manga, I genuinely can't see it. Chill.

As for antagonist, it's kind of a three way tie between Frieza, Aizen and Dio Brando. I can't really pick.

Those three are basically the "definite" Jump villains IMO. So many other villains in battle manga have their roots in those three.

 

[Halloween]

Can i ask you, what's your problem? are you just trying to trolling or are you really that much of a toxic imbecile? people here were sharing about their personal favorite mc and antagonists in a really nice way and you just go out of nowhere, quote me to say stupid stuff about the main character that it's my favorite and also the series as a whole, just for what? attention? you need to grow up a bit man and stop seeking attention.

While I understand your point, let's try not to name call personally, alright?

 

[Tymano]

To shift gears a bit, a question for everyone:

Who is your all-time favorite Jump protagonist? Who is your all-time favorite Jump antagonist?

Favorite protagonists are Gintoki and Osamu

Favorite Antagonists are Meruem and The Millenium Earl.

 

[Shinuki no Reborn]

While I understand your point, let's try not to name call personally, alright?

I know, i should not have called him that, but sometimes you get fed up with someone's constant attitude.

...I said it because I was genuinely confused why you liked Reborn so much, when, as someone who has been reading the manga, I genuinely can't see it. Chill.

Maybe you should have just asked why instead of being arrogant saying something like "you like this character? i think it's a super flat and boring character, you know, like the rest of the characters from the manga you like".

We're talking about personal stuff, it's my personal favorite main character for many reasons, if you can't see why, don't go quoting me attacking the character and series, simple, you're literally the only one that did this.

 

[Halloween]

I know, i should not have called him that, but sometimes you get fed up with someone's constant attitude.



Maybe you should have just asked why instead of being arrogant saying something like "you like this character? i think it's a super flat and boring character, you know, like the rest of the characters from the manga you like".

We're talking about personal stuff, it's my personal favorite main character for many reasons, if you can't see why, don't go quoting me attacking the character and series, simple, you're literally the only one that did this.

Believe me, I completely understand being attached to a series and getting offended when people say unflattering things about it. However, people are allowed to disagree, and Rain wasn't personally insulting your taste, he was just disagreeing, which again, is allowed.

Take my Goku choice for example. I know A LOT of people are going to disagree with me on that pick, but I feel I did an adequate enough job explaining why he's my favorite. This thread is not a hugbox where only similar opinions are shared.

We all need to be respectful to each other, regardless. No direct insults. It's unbecoming, you know? You're a cool dude and I know you're better than that.

 

[CuriousReborn]

Fave Protag: Tossup right now between Deku, Yonagi and Itadori.

Fave Antag: Misogi Kumagawa.

May I recommend reading Jump manga that is not 5 years old

 

[El Jacco]

May I recommend reading Jump manga that is not 5 years old

May I recommend letting people read whatever they want to read.

 

[Halloween]

Moderator Notice:
Everyone, let's not gatekeep and target single users, please. I realize Rain has ruffled a lot of people's feathers, but there is an ignore feature. You're free to respond to and disagree with him, just don't personally attack him. Until he breaks the rules several times, he doesn't qualify for a ban. Just ignore him if you're unwilling to respond to him, please.~ Buranchi

 

[TyVip]

I'll give one every 10 years, some aren't necessary favorite but they stood out more.

90s: Taikoubou in Houshin Engi, Luffy and
Antagonist: Bunchuu in Houshin Engi, Doflamingo in One Piece and Hisoka in HxH.

00s: Bossun in Sket Dance
Antagonist: L in Death note and Eiji Nizuma in Bakuman

Current: Soma in Food Wars, Yonagi in Act Age
Antagonist: Stain in MHA

Also yes i know some aren't antagonist, more like rival/anti-hero but i'm too lazy to think up a new one.

 

[El Jacco]

00s:
Antagonist: L in Death note and Eiji Nizuma in Bakuman

I often forgot that L is the antagonist in the series and we are, mostly, rooting for a more evilish protagonist. It should be interesting to have this kind of dynamic again in the magazine.

 

[Rain Spectre]

I often forgot that L is the antagonist in the series and we are, mostly, rooting for a more evilish protagonist. It should be interesting to have this kind of dynamic again in the magazine.

I dunno, I feel Death Note was a lightning in a bottle kind of situation supported by a number of elements such as uniqueness and its comparatively very short length. Maybe it could work, but I struggle to think of scenario where a theoretical manga with such a model wouldn't become joyless.