Deku Deserved Better: Anime Rants, BL Magic & 90s Side Quests

Welcome back to The Shonen Shojo ShoShow, where anime rants, side quests, and deep fandom feelings collide.In this episode, Pino Mack and Pauly kick things off with classic nonsense (ramen metaphors included), shout out international listeners, and immediately derail into a nostalgic side quest about MTV, 90s jingles, and lost music video culture. From there, things get real.⚠️ SPOILERS AHEAD ⚠️Pino unloads long-simmering frustrations about the My Hero Academia epilogue, from Deku’s ending to dropped plot threads, Iron Man energy, and romances that never paid off. We talk epilogues, endings, and why “predictable” doesn’t always mean “satisfying.”We also mix in:🍸 Pino’s Potion (Someone gets their mind erased)📚 Fujoshi corner with a deep dive into Cherry Magic🎶 Crunchyroll’s surprise music video drops🧟‍♂️ Godzilla Minus Zero hype🎥 Anime on the big screen (Cowboy Bebop, Samurai Champloo, Space Dandy)🌀 Paul’s anime picks, including Frieren, a Fate Stay Night spin-off?, and new Chinese animationAs always: anime talk, heartfelt opinions, chaos, and side quests guaranteed.____________________________________________________00:00 – Welcome to the Shonen Shojo ShoShowRamen metaphors, vibes, and introductions01:55 – What This Podcast Actually IsAnime rants, side quests, and setting expectations03:10 – Sponsors, Shoutouts & Global ListenersGeek Renaissance, promo codes, and listener love06:20 – Side Quest: 90s Jingles & MTV “Ending”Scruff McGruff, Stick Stickly, and clickbait culture10:40 – ⚠️ SPOILERS: My Hero Academia Epilogue RantDeku, dropped arcs, Iron Man energy, and disappointment18:37 – Pino’s PotionA dangerously nostalgic cocktail21:47 – ⚠️ SPOILERS: Fujoshi Alert – Cherry MagicBL manga, old folklore, and mind-reading wizards28:28 – Crunchyroll News & Anime Music VideosStray Kids, Lisa, and anime MV drops30:12 – Anime on the Big Screen ExperiencesCowboy Bebop, Space Dandy, and classic theaters32:21 – Godzilla Minus One Sequel HypeExcitement with mild skepticism34:53 – Paul’s Anime CornerFrieren Season 2, Fate confusion, and Chinese anime takes44:52 – New Romance Anime TalkYou and I Are Polar Opposites impressions47:12 – Final Thoughts & Wrap-UpSide quests complete. Until next time.___________________________________________________If you laughed with them and want to help with their adulting, check out this link to send some love! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/pinomack