
Shonen Flop
A Podcast About Cancelled Manga
Join David and Jordan on each episode of Shonen Flop as they discuss a different manga series that couldn't quite make it. Was it a hidden gem cut down in its prime? Or was it really, truly, a flop?
#137.5 Just your usual 7 foot tall 16 year old in jail | Bakudan first impressions
Show Notes: • You can reach us at Twitter/X @shonenflopcast, Bluesky shonenflop.bsky.social, or email shonenflop@gmail.com • Help keep the show running by joining the Shonen Flop Patreon at patreon.com/shonenflop. Get perks like early access to episodes; picking series for us to cover; and exclusive episodes on manga like Undead Unluck, Magu-chan: God of Destruction, and Cypher Academy. • Become a member of our community by jo...
#137 Why fight when you can play soccer? Embers ft writer Nate Ming
We and our guest writer Nate Ming discuss Shonen Jump manga Embers. MAL Description: Middle school brawler Noboru Haitani has never lost a fight. But the bitter taste of a soccer defeat gradually warms him up to the sport, until one day Haitani finds himself in a match against a team featuring middle school soccer prodigy Takami. An outlaw fights his way into the world of soccer! Show Notes: • You can reach us at Twitter @shon...
#136.5 Is this soccer manga heating up? Embers first impressions
MAL Description: Middle school brawler Noboru Haitani has never lost a fight. But the bitter taste of a soccer defeat gradually warms him up to the sport, until one day Haitani finds himself in a match against a team featuring middle school soccer prodigy Takami. An outlaw fights his way into the world of soccer! Show Notes: • You can reach us at Twitter/X @shonenflopcast, Bluesky shonenflop.bsky.social, or email shonenflop@gm...
#136 Where are the actual mysteries? Syd Craft: Love Is a Mystery ft Voice Actress Jazzy Oliver
We and our guest Voice Actress Jazzy Oliver discuss Shonen Jump manga Syd Craft: Love Is a Mystery. MAL Description: Famous detective Syd Craft. He's solved the toughest cases and he's adored by the public, but even he has a major problem! Show Notes: • You can reach us at Twitter/X @shonenflopcast, Bluesky shonenflop.bsky.social, or email shonenflop@gmail.com • You can find our guest at youtube.com/@jazzyolivervo and bsky.app...
#135.5 Can this detective solve the mystery of their heart? Syd Craft first impressions
MAL Description: Famous detective Syd Craft. He's solved the toughest cases and he's adored by the public, but even he has a major problem! Show Notes: • You can reach us at Twitter @shonenflopcast or email us shonenflop@gmail.com • Help keep the show running by joining the Shonen Flop Patreon at patreon.com/shonenflop. Get perks like early access to episodes; picking series for us to cover; and exclusive episodes on manga lik...
#135 I summon my background artist in attack mode! | The Comiq ft Official Series' Letterer Sabrina Heep
We and our guest Official Series' Letterer Sabrina Heep discuss Shonen Jump manga The Comiq from the creator of Yu-Gi-Oh! MAL Description: Starring "an unlikely love for two," Pendulum of Love is the latest series to be serialized in the popular magazine Shoujo Jump. This serialization is also the debut of Ryota Sakamaki. Through his editor, the shy rookie manga artist receives some help in the form of complex background artwo...
#134.5 A murder mystery by the creator of Yu-Gi-Oh? The ComiQ first impressions
MAL Description: Starring "an unlikely love for two," Pendulum of Love is the latest series to be serialized in the popular magazine Shoujo Jump. This serialization is also the debut of Ryota Sakamaki. Through his editor, the shy rookie manga artist receives some help in the form of complex background artwork from a mysterious person. Though the pair frequently work with one another, Ryota has never once met his assistant, lea...
#134 A criminal trespassing? No way, that's illegal. Get Away, Matsumoto ft YouTuber Tristan Gallant
We and our guest YouTuber Tristan Gallant aka Glass Reflection discuss Jump+ manga Get Away, Matsumoto!: 100 Days Escape. MAL Description: Formerly a three time back-to-back winner of the All-Japan Intercollegiate Road Cycling Championships, Mastumoto now spends his days doing bike deliveries to pay the bills. Just as he contemplates giving up cycling for the sake of his future, Matsumoto suddenly finds himself at the center o...
#133.5 Can you bike away from murder? | Get Away, Matsumoto!: 100 Days Escape First Impressions
MAL Description: Formerly a three time back-to-back winner of the All-Japan Intercollegiate Road Cycling Championships, Mastumoto now spends his days doing bike deliveries to pay the bills. Just as he contemplates giving up cycling for the sake of his future, Matsumoto suddenly finds himself at the center of an unbelievable incident...! Make way for this hard-hitting high-speed action!! Show Notes: • You can reach us at Twitte...
Great podcast!
Great podcast that introduced me to the Manga world and Gomez!
I have discovered and enjoy learning Manga through Shonen Flop
This podcast is full of energy and it is obvious that David and Jordan are true experts of manga. I knew about anime for years and they take understanding manga to the next level. A great addition to the New York City podcast network.
Freaking love these guys!
Love this podcast!! It’s great!
Not even a manga fan…
and I still loved it! Completely out of my element here but really enjoyed y’all getting passionate about your dislike of Build King. Y’all are hilarious. Thanks for sharing. I really enjoyed it. Already told a few friends about y’all. :)
LOVING this pod!
This is such a great pod! I am a huge Anime and Manga fan! I used to hide my manga under my bed from my friends, but my pile got so big it no longer fit! (sadly, my mom threw them all out when we moved) This is such a great pod, I love the unique take on this, and I will definitely be back for more!
Some of the manga covered in this show may not have done well commercially, but this show is definitely a success. I listened to the episode featuring Geoff Thew & as an avid fan of Mother's Basement, I think David & Jordan do a great job of discussing "Look Back" with him. They all have a great energy & it's clear they enjoy recording the show. As someone who is just now getting more into manga, after being an anime fan for years, I'll definitely be using this podcast to help me find more manga to read.
Where's this Flop of which you speak?
Some of the Manga covered in this show may not have done well commercially, but this show is definitely a success. I listened to the episode featuring Goeff Thew & as a avid fan of Mother's Basement, I think David & Jordan do a great job of discussing Look Back with him. They all have a great energy about them & it's clear they all enjoy recording the show. As someone who is just now getting more into manga, after being an Anime fan for years, I'll definitely be using this podcast to help me in my search for more manga to read.
Brilliant idea
This is one of those ideas that is so smart you think there must be a million like it. But there is only one Shonen Flop. Dave and Jordan make it feel like you're hanging out with your friends and their insight is amazing. I don't even read manga and I love the show.
Nice concept
Interesting and unique premise that leads to quality discussion!
Excellent show!
Discovered these guys through Twitter, and so glad I came across them. A lot to enjoy from the hosts, especially as a fan of manga, and lots to discover too! Would recommend!
Fun with Failed Manga
I downloaded an episode just to see what this podcast was about and had to keep downloading because it was such addictive fun. The guys know their subject and give great analysis of each release they review. If you want to know which flop to try and which to avoid, they will tell you. Definitely earns their E tag though if that is something that you look out for.
A delightful journey into a genre I am completely unfamiliar with. These two make it not only fun but enjoyable to come back to. This show is the epitome of what it means to step out of your comfort zone and try something new to listen to. True enjoyment!
















