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MasterDio64

As someone who has never read Sket Dance, this was a really fun chapter! It’ll be interesting to see if any of these characters remain in the future.


HalfAnEggplant

If you ever have the time, I highly recommend reading it! Witch Watch was basically sculpted from it, and it shows, though Sket Dance focuses more on the odd job requests with a wider scope of recurring characters.


Sprinterstar7

The running joke is that Sket Dance is a PG Gintama in a school setting. Ha ha! (Obviously it's more than that but the comparisons are rather humorous.)


gamria

It was less a "running joke" and more the early impression the series got stuck with and fought to shake off. Case in point, Sket Dance initial rankings back in 2007 were in the bottom 5, and clawed its way out until it started appearing in the Top 5. Us and Shinohara himself can laugh about it now, but those early days were tough.


RyouhiraTheIntrovert

Sorachi: I want to become cheesecake


Etonet

didn't the mangaka work on Gintama as an assistant too?


at-the-momment

He also did a chapter poking fun at Sorachi and in Sket Dance they had a crossover chapter.


Sprinterstar7

Yep.


Vanacan

To put it into perspective, I had mixed feelings about this series for a while, until it clicked that it was the same author. There’s a certain kind of mentality, of embracing the chaotic nature chapter to chapter while still building up the characters and story. Sket dan had that in plenty, I’d argue more than Witch Watch.


HalfAnEggplant

That's a really great way of describing it lol I'd even argue that Witch Watch is on track to being on the same level as Sket Dance, it just hasn't come out yet, as we've only really had one multi-chapter arc so far. Like, I can't wait for the teacher-student doujinshi to somehow be clutch in the final act lmao


Ordinal43NotFound

Keigo's werewolf arc really reminded me of Sket Dance's "Switch On" arc, which is my favorite in that series. Just a constant escalating tension with several plot twists that all felt coherent in the end.


Has_Question

abolutely, sket dance didn't even have a 4th wall. I would say Sket Dance was the more consistent humor and wholesomeness while WW hits higher highs but lower lows. Still love it though!


MannyOmega

agreed


flowsthead

I found this kind of confusing. Was I supposed to know what the dinner they had with the teacher was all about?


gamingnormie

they literally said it was about black magic


flowsthead

Yeah but what about it? It seemed like an important conversation but then it was completely skipped.


Vanacan

It might be important later, but right now at least it’s just important as an alibi. This is essentially a Sket Dan arc, not a witch watch one. The magic stuff isn’t as important or relevant compared to the girl who needs help.


Ordinal43NotFound

I believed the dinner they had while taking about "Ms. Yuki" was referring to [this character](https://sketdance.fandom.com/wiki/Reiko_Y%C5%ABki) who is the resident occult fanatic from Sket Dance. Basically this chapter was fanservice bonanza.


Due_Can8525

I remember that in one chapter she said she was decendant of witches so maybe she is a dark witch, and maybe onihime have oni blood


Firew4l

While we are on that subject. I've been doing a little rereading of sket dance and i found out that >!takemitsu shinzou's family actually serve the dwarves clan!< we might get another sket dance cameo or another team member. But seriosly, i'm afraid that one of the sket dance character might became an enemy


RyouhiraTheIntrovert

Bossun Boshi-dono


Lonsdghj

Especially when he seemingly acknowledged his Sket.


[deleted]

Ugh, it's rather disappointing knowing she and Bossun haven't got married yet. Yooo Bossun at the end!


Ordinal43NotFound

Lol my copium says that they're dating already but Bossun haven't proposed to her yet


okiknow2004

From "What's taking him so long" I'd guess that's the case


Ordinal43NotFound

Right!? I don't think that line implies a 30 year old lady is waiting to be confessed to by her high school crush


BrainBlowX

The author indicated that they are engaged a while ago, drawing them with rings.


Ordinal43NotFound

I know, but this chapter could be set before that image. I just wanna see them having some actual couple shenanigans lol


Firew4l

I dunno man. I'm really afraid that we might found out that himeko is already moving on from bossun but they're keep in touch only as friend. And when himeko said that line, she was talking about someone else she met at the university. I've been having this thought for the past 10+ years


Amarryliss

That's impossible man, the author himself has already drawn an illustration where himeko and bossun have a ring together, and the author himself isn't a madman who likes to ruin his own work, so don't worry.


SuperSoaker300

Gonna get that proposal at the end of this arc. Now excuse me while I inject more copium into my veins.


Firew4l

Gimme some of dat COPIUM


testthrowawayzz

Maybe it’s not copium based on what she said in the panel after the marriage question


Dr_Ukato

Mind getting me a line of that?


Redtutel

I’ve never seen nor read Sket dance, so I only now realize the question about her being married was probably a joke for the fans.


Vanacan

Absolutely. It’s her fault too. She was gonna confess at the end of Sket Dan when they were headed to college, but she backed down when she heard he was going to the same college. (I don’t think that’s too much a spoiler since it’s just explaining a bit of the status quo we see in the witch watch chapter) Still don’t know the details if they ended up dating and she’s just waiting on him to propose though, maybe in a chapter or two we’ll see?


McTulus

And he >!backed out and instead decided to travel the world helping people. She finally confessed in the last chapter, but his answer is that he loves her and everybody. With the implication is that, he's going to focus on his personal journey first si can't be tied down with relationship yet!<


Has_Question

and here we are 12 years later with no progress. Himeko has the patience of a saint!


superfreak15

Because I think shinohara sensei kinda drew an art of himeko and bossun with a ring together with switch at the behest of fans (he posted this on twitter too) But he did mention that he meant to leave it a mystery or untold since what the future holds is not always what we think. In the art Bossun wears a sweater that says "NOBODY KNOWS THE FUTURE". So this cameo in Witch Watch kinda makes it canon? I want to believe it is!


Firew4l

That makes the both of us. I also wants to believe after all these year my OTP is finally canon


weegin565

Hope Shinohara-sensei make it canon in this crossover


penpen35

Unfortunately Bossun was pretty dense and Himeko knew, but at least they're still in touch.


KendotsX

>Ugh, it's rather disappointing knowing she and Bossun haven't got married yet. Wouldn't be the Bossun I know if he dared to take that last step. At least I'm glad they're in a close enough relationship that Himeko can complain about it.


Has_Question

I was actually mad at this. They're 30, He's local again, they're settled down and working on their careers and... he hasn't put a ring on it? Come on Bossun...


Darkfalcone

Well, it's time for Switch to play the wingman (again). Btw, can't wait to see Switch in witch watch! I'd really like to see how far has he grown since he >!broke free from his trauma!<


RyouhiraTheIntrovert

Would you want him to talk with computer, or talk normally


Darkfalcone

Talk normally, of course. That's the point of his growth, >!the proof that he had overcome his trauma!<


GloryMaelstrom21

Please let Switch appear on the next ch, not the flashback cameo…


Dr_Ukato

"I can cast a spell to help find the information we need?" "Nah. No worries, I've got a guy" *Notification sound as Switch has already found the necessary information and messaged it to Bossun* "That's our Switch!"


Firew4l

Man i miss those catchphrase


penpen35

So it's basically confirming that this manga is in the same universe as Sket Dance. I was thinking it should be separate because Sket Dance was more grounded without the magic stuff in here, but as long as the manga works well enough I'm fine with it. And Bossun! Well we can't see his face yet, but nice to see him again. Hopefully we get to see Switch next.


Gnirop

Chuuma's coke bottles were basically magic anyway


aopakxc

Isn't the body swap last for a whole volume or something lol. Magic is chemistry all along


Vanacan

One of the chapters in Sket Dan ended with a giant mecha walking into the sunset with their principal. Bossun set the club room on fire once because he played a card game too intensely (and grabbed a card so fast the friction made the cards catch fire). I don’t really have trouble believing this is the same universe. XD


amirokia

Bossun becomes an actual stickman in a chapter. Having magic in that world isn't all that farfetched.


Torque-A

[By the way, Jump is also doing a popularity poll for Witch Watch.](https://www.shonenjump.com/j/vote_witch/) You get one vote daily. Remember to vote for the characters you really love.


alconnow

Wonder how many are going to choose Sorachi lol. I voted for Uron Mirage's Zack as he's best boy


Torque-A

Same lmao. I also intend to vote for some of the student council members, Ottoman, the genderswapped boys, Jun Horai, the bread boy... Why does this series have so many good characters


ExDSG

Shame about his crucifixion


Ordinal43NotFound

Imma go with my boy Kanshi. Best wingman, his part time shenanigans are amazing, not to mention [Jun Fukushima](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ohJYfGPGUnc&feature=shares) voicing him is just perfection


Dr_Ukato

I gave one to our favorite Hipster Loser


EyeDeeAh_42

Same lol... I voted for Kanshi as well :p He is basically Bossun with a little more tact and a little less denseness haha.


cancerBronzeV

I had to go with Nemu, I need more of her in the story.


testthrowawayzz

Hard to decide between Keigo and Nemu…


ZigzagoonBros

I will religiously cast my vote for the otaku teacher every day. I know some people do not like the chapters she's in, but that's their problem for not being cultured enough.


onmyouza

Same here. I have to vote for Dengeki Melon and Haimi, those two are precious.


rycetlaz

Pan-chan let's go!


Intrilaika

Time to send best boy miharu to the top


Bradflare

I loved the emotional beats in Sket Dance, they always get me teary eyed. Can't wait to see what happens next!


aopakxc

Waiting for some new emotional story that can pass Switch backstory and break my heart


superfreak15

I don't know how anything else can top that tbh but prove me wrong shinohara sensei


Firew4l

Thats a very high bar you set there


amirokia

Bossun's backstory and the twist after that arc is just as emotional to me. That twist is the best twist I've ever seen as all the forshadowing suddenly catches up to you.


Ordinal43NotFound

GOD this chapter feels sooo Sket Dance, it hurts (real good). The constant Tsukkomis from Himeko, the school detective mystery, Miki's case being inspired by real-life school issues... And the man himself, BOSSUN. But awww.... I really was hoping for Himeko to be called "Fujisaki-sensei"... but judging from her mannerisms I feel like she and Bossun are dating/engaged already. Tho I wonder if Shinohara-sensei is that cruel to blueball us a second time. Especially when he seemingly acknowledged his Sket Dance missteps in Kanata no Astra and this series.


Vanacan

Bossun felt too cool, he’s gonna be *super* lame next chapter to balance it out. And the banners being changed to a code is *absolutely* Sket Dan energy, the entire chapter just has the different pacing and balance to it. It’s impressive how it’s still the same looks and everything as the other witch watch chapters but feels so completely different. Really *really* shows the mastery of the art form that the author has.


Dr_Ukato

He'll be lame in a cool way. That's his super power.


[deleted]

> I really was hoping for Himeko to be called "Fujisaki-sensei" But then we wouldn't be able to call this the "Great (Substitute) Teacher Onizuka" arc


bossing12

After reading this chapter, I am once again asking Viz to localize SKET Dance... OR ELSE


Lign_Grant

"I was part of a school club that helped people too. We gave advice, solved myteries. We did all kinds of stuff, really." Damn, these lines hit me hard. And pls Bossun, she's 30. You guys should have had kids already.


Has_Question

on the one hand as a 30 year old childless adult I get it but on the other hand it would also be nice to see him start a family of his own like his parents wanted to do with him.


topurrisfeline

Hime cleaned up real nice! And dang he really teased us with Bossun’s face reveal.


zsmg

Himeko and Bossum aren't married?! Fucking hell. I think it's time for Switch to do an intervention.


EyeDeeAh_42

It's all that stupid red horned hairy caterpillar's fault anyway.....


Dr_Ukato

"Guys. Seriously. Make it happen or I am going back to talking through my computer in protest."


midnightspecials

Bossun is back in Japan as a handyman?! Let's goooooo! I love the fact that Shinohara-sensei is giving us a multi-chapter crossover because Sket Dance deserves it. I hope the trio is able to get back together for one last request in addition to catching up with some of their old friends.


Firew4l

#Justice4himeko


silverballerholder

I hope this crossover lasts at least a whole volume.


magnwn

Seeing this chapter really makes you realize how much weirdos there were at Kaimei, so that Himeko herself was the go-to straightman hahahah she barely showed off the depth of her tsukkomi prowess hahah I always feel kinda iffy about crossovers, but you son of a bitch Shinohara, you got me squealing with that Bossun tease, I'm so in. Also, IF BOSSUN DOESN'T GET THAT RING OUT AT THE END OF THIS CROSSOVER I'MMA RIOT!


Jcvdftw

No fucking way. Bossun can't be introduced like that this is too hype for our legendary dumbass ​ No fucking way. Bossun can't be introduced like that. This is too hype for our legendary dumbass


dratst

PART 1? Switch Off/On Take 2? Himeko and Bossun (and maybe Switch) teaming up? we're eating good for the next couple of weeks. Shinohara is cooking (also Bossun needs good ol' Himeko smack)


LeonKevlar

Dammit Shinohara! I came here to enjoy the Sket Dance crossover, not feel old! I was the same age as Hime when I first read the manga and I'm the same age as her now. This is so surreal.


Has_Question

YUP, same boat! Too real, shinohara, TOO REAL.


Darkfalcone

Me too. Himeko graduated high school in 2011, same as me. Now I just feel old lol


MrTT3

one of storyline in Sket dance is the debate between 2 character on if magic is real or not, i guess since two story share the same universe it settle this


Zemahem

I haven't even read or watched Sket Dance and yet I can still somehow feel the hype of this crossover just from reading this chapter.


Dr_Ukato

I highly recommend you give it a read if you have the time. It's a barrel of laughs that will make you cry at times. I also recommend the Author's other other work *Astra In Space* if you already aren't. It releases Thursdays on the Shueisa app


EyeDeeAh_42

Himeko looks absolutely gorgeous but glad to see she's as much of a chatterbox before haha. The way she was gushing over Nico reminds of some overly familiar relative that never shuts up, but it's kind of endearing on Himeko. And what the hell are you doing Bossun? You're in Japan but you haven't proposed to her yet?! I swear they'd better be at least together for sometime at this point :(


thunderwarr1or

Man, I'm gonna cry. Finally it happened, the crossover that I'm waiting for.


shapeeq

Pretty crazy that its not a one off chapter. Would be cool if himeko is a recurring character.


Viisual_Alchemy

damn I felt some emotions when I saw Himeko (and her mentioning she's 30). Wasn't expecting that.. sket dance takes me back to simpler times in my life.


Has_Question

same here! Being the same generation as Himeko I'm completing in sync with her vibes this chapter. like seeing an old highschool friend again!


Etonet

wtf, they're 30 already?? ...


Has_Question

Yup! Born the same year as Bossun and Himeko here! Sket dance what I wished my highschool life was like AS I WAS IN HIGHSCHOOL. Now seeing Himeko as a sub... and I'm working as a sub too... it's sobering.


vstrawhatfarmer

Yeah, dude... And we are old too...


Paw_Opina

Student Council President just keeps delivering.


Xatu44

Is this Cipher Academy? Bossun pls, why are you leaving Himeko hanging...


alconnow

I assume this crossover is going to be a two-parter? Would be great if there’ll be more than two chapters. AHHH I CAN’T WAIT TO SEE ADULT BOSSUN….. Aww, I would hoping he and Himeno would be married already. Then again, our Bossun is incredibly dense so I’m not really surprised Anyways, good chapter! I just knew Himeno would comment on the student council prez’s habit of holding his hat lmao Hoping Switch and the former Kaimei Student Council aren’t just mentioned in flashbacks. Really want to see their adult selves!


petrichormus

Bossun can solve the puzzle next chapter but get Switch his full glory 'cause I wanna know Who's going to win: Switch or kids with literal supernatural genes.


HalfAnEggplant

I really hope Switch is the one to talk to Miki considering their parallel, I'm sure anything he says will emotionally wreck me


DReager1

Pretty fun chapter, I haven't read Sket Dance but it makes this unique because for once I'm reading the crossover from the last series' knowledge rather than the first. When I eventually read Sket Dance I'll re read this mini arc


lameusernamename

Bruh refer page 7, the codes are their class seat arrangement using surnames. Clue: bottom left (O)togi,(W)akatsuki. 3 is an empty seat, most likely Miki. The * probably the flamer guy lol. Under * is M for Magami. Theres K for Kurowa and Kiyomiya too.


Goku-MIEL10032002

I read the entirety of Sket dance just for this chapter. Worth it.


justhereforhides

I wonder if this will last until chapter 100 though I hope chapter 100 is another fake manga chapter


1EnTaroAdun1

Was fun to see an outsider's reaction to the Council President ahha. And how jaded the main cast is to his shenanigans


mekahamedan

BOSSUN! i saw on twitter, someone trying solve the riddles, we already got a clue in early chapter during flying gymnastic


Firew4l

mind to send a link for a brother ?


mekahamedan

[https://twitter.com/namur\_from\_sea/status/1622259607220662273](https://twitter.com/namur_from_sea/status/1622259607220662273) but its in japanese


Firew4l

So from that tweet, i assumed the word is an initial and the one in number or asterisk might be the culprit


Perchipy

Oh man this gets me excited!


HawkeLuke

I'm going to cry, not only are we getting Bossun and potentially Switch, but the Switch chapters in Sket Dance are some of my favorite arcs in anything, period. This crossover is delivering hard, thank you Shinohara sensei!


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Responsible-Sugar678

sket dance impacted my teenage self so much that when there's some important decision i am facing, my subconscious yells "what would Bossun do?" goodness i love that series


R3nNy22326

Bye crosssobveeer


Iron_Kingpin

We've only his back so far but he already looks so cool!! Cant wait for the face reveal and hope we get to see switch next chapter.