Shonen

For those who are having challenges testing the next version of Shonen here is the URL: shonenai.lovable.app We are extending the test window for two weeks to give people time to test it out and share with their friends.

'BLACK CLOVER' Season 2 the Anime reportedly Premieres this October 2026!

The next version of Shonen (under stealth development) is moving to emotional graphs to completely change how fans connect with each other, content, and even merch! Coming later in Q2! A minor rebrand and a new website are also in the works!

@WatanabeSota Congrats. Where Shonen.network lives.

Today, I am excited to announce that we raised additional $50m from SBI Group and closed $63m SeriesA. We will bring the whole Japan onchain in coming years. startale.com/en/blog/sbi-fu…

Why "Monetization" is the Wrong Frame for Fan Relationships There is a path forward that starts with adopting new terminology and value models. For example, replacing "extract" with "assist" can serve as a constructive beginning. Commerce as a Service.... Bueller? Anyone? GenZ and GenAlpha are beyond tired of the current extractive models and if you want to keep them as customers you will need to learn a new tune. open.substack.com/pub/shonenlabs…

90% of people in online communities are lurkers. Not because they don't want to connect. Because the friction is too high and the signal is too low. What if agents handled the friction — pattern matching, vibe detection, logistics — so humans could just... show up? That's the flywheel: detect peaks → match squads → enable experiences → discover together → compound trust. Each loop makes the next one stronger. Lurkers become participants. Isolation fades. Wrote about the mechanics ↓ The Connection Flywheel open.substack.com/pub/shonenlabs…

@TheCartoonBase RIP.

Eric Peter has sadly passed away. The voice of Nappa, Kratos, Doctor Robotnik, Aokiji and many more in France.

We updated the ShonenAI alpha with a new super agent called Poe. He is your personal assistant for all things anime, manga and more. Poe is a nod to Altered Carbon and we will be leaning into expanding his power to create anything you ask for inside of ShonenAI. Please go meet him and say hello!

Announcing big changes to Gemini in Chrome - agentic browsing with Auto-browse, Nano Banana & more! 🚀

I’d love to angel invest in a handful of new startups in 2026. If you think I’d make a good addition to your cap table, reach out, DMs are always open!

The next generation of Shonen is open for testing. @shonen_network has launched Shonen AI, which will be active for 5 days, although still in development, it's definitely worth a try. Let's explore shonenai.lovable.app #Shonen #ShonenAI

ShonenAI uses ZK proofs for sovereign data—no surveillance! Own your emotional graphs & revoke access anytime. What privacy feature is missing for you in social apps? Reply! #ShonenAI #Blockchain #AnimeFans

Hell's Paradise S2 (Jigokuraku) returns with more brutal action! Gabimaru's quest for elixir—ready for the gore? Fave character? #Anime #HellsParadise #ShonenAI

Oshi no Ko S3 is trending! Aqua's revenge arc heats up—what do you want most: More idols, twists, or drama? Drop your hopes! #Anime #OshinoKo #Manga

Ever finish an anime episode & feel that "void"? ShonenAI detects those peaks to fork squads of 5-10 fans for chats/merch/meetups. Poll: How often do you feel lonely post-binge? (Poll options: Never, Sometimes, Often, Always) Reply in the comments. #ShonenAI #AnimeCommunity #Web3Social

JJK Culling Game arc is here! Yuji vs. new threats— what's your wildest theory for who survives? Poll: Fave fighter? Itadori / Megumi / Yuta / Other Post your vote in the replies. #Anime #JujutsuKaisen #Manga

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End S2 dropped! After that epic S1, who's ready for more elf adventures & deep themes? Share your fave S1 moment below! #Anime #FrierenS2 #ShonenAI

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@Amycruz0x @southpkcommons We applied the on Wednesday!

Applications now open for the Spring 2026 Founder Fellowship at @southpkcommons . Key details: – Not an accelerator – No traction required – No idea required – $1M total funding ($400K upfront for 7%, $600K in next round) – Direct partner mentorship – Open timelines Apply by February 1st, 2026. Tag a founder who should see this airtable.com/appxDXHfPCZvb7…

@iwillpat @mispricedd @neuralunlock @HashgraphVC Congrats. Are you all into B2C agentic projects?

In short: $100M new fund - writing checks *now* Team: Me, @mispricedd, @neuralunlock 1st check size: $500K-2M Monitoring DMs - and catching up on many. Follow @HashgraphVC for portco and event updates