*sob* noob question about Bleach

[latara]

So it's an awesome show and all - and I've loved it since i started watching in the middle of chem class last year.... but what does shounen mean?

Yeah. I'm ignorant. I know. But please, someone, tell me? Explain!?!

[Decado]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sh%C5%8Dnen

most general info there =)

Shōnen anime and manga is typically characterized by high-action, often humorous plots featuring male protagonists. The camaraderie between boys or men on sports teams, fighting squads, etc. is often emphasized. Unrealistically attractive female characters are also common (see fan service), but are not a requirement — Dragon Ball Z for example has only a few remarkable female characters. The art style of shōnen is generally less flowery than that of shōjo, although this varies greatly from artist to artist, and some artists draw both shōnen and shōjo.

[TallDarkRandom]

aka its a form of anime = ] pretty useful info though

[Shinji]

Just to make sure, Shonen has nothing to do with the Anime. They release the manga that the anime is based on.

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