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Shinky JRPGs

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My name is Justin aka Shinky and this is Shinky JRPGs. I have an unhealthy obsession with JRPGs and nerd out about them frequently. Check out my YouTube! YouTube: www.YouTube.com/@Shinky Business Email: ShinkyCreates@gmail.com

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Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · 3h

10 JRPGs That Will Hook You in the First Hour! youtu.be/l5Jhf6tcamE

10 JRPGs That Will Hook You in the First Hour!

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Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

🚨NEW VIDEO🚨 Isn't it frustrating when you see a JRPG being announced, only for it not to come to the west? Well...thankfully fan translators exist, so today I'm talking about 10 of the best fan translated JRPGs! youtu.be/CYG4WUaEkDs What is your favourite fan-translated JRPG?

10 Fantastic JRPGs Fans Had To Translate Themselves!

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Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

🚨NEW VIDEO🚨 If you could only play 10 JRPGs for the rest of your life, what would you play? Today, I'm talking about my 10 'forever' JRPGs that I would want to take with me until the end of time! youtu.be/c3yFveXkYSM

The JRPGs I’d Save If My Collection Disappeared!

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Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Hi, my name is Shinky. I make videos on Youtube about JRPG games I love. Nice to meetcha! I often enjoy: ⭐TALES!⭐ 🌵Dragon Quest 🌵Ys 🌵Grandia 🌵Zelda 🌵Lunar 🌵Atelier 🌵Danganronpa youtube.com/@Shinky

Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

🚨NEW VIDEO🚨 2026 is looking stacked for JRPGs and I want to talk about 10 of the games I'm MOST hyped for! WATCH HERE 👉: youtu.be/-GpbyNCsN0Q What are you most excited for this year?

10 Upcoming JRPGs I Can't Stop Thinking About!

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Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

🔥NEW VIDEO🔥 Did you ever rent JRPGs growing up? Did you ever find a game unexpectedly thats now your fave?? Here are 10 JRPGs that I found by the sheer luck of renting them at the video store growing up! youtu.be/b8K7egUOgYM What are your favorite JRPGs that you found by luck of a rental!

10 JRPGs I Rented Over and Over, AND I DON'T REGRET IT FOR A SECOND!

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Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

🔥NEW VIDEO🔥 Tales of Phantasia is an amazing JRPG, and more people need to experience this greatness! Today I'm going over 10 reasons why Tales of Phantasia is still worth playing even in 2026. So join me while I gush over how amazing this game is! youtu.be/wcTb_DbDfo0

Tales of Phantasia Is Still Worth Playing In 2026! Here's Why!

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Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

🚨NEW VIDEO🚨 With the recent release of the Megaman Star Force Legacy Collection, it got me thinking of other JRPG series that deserve a legacy collection. So today I'm going into 10 JRPG series I feel are overdue for their very own legacy collection! youtu.be/brVqc1XZnvE

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Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

🔥NEW VIDEO🔥 Everyone talks about the mainline Tales games. Symphonia? Vesperia? Hearts? But what about the spinoffs. Today I'm talking about 10 tales spinoffs that you've probably never played but definitely should! youtu.be/PEq-Duu05OQ What is your favorite Tales Spinoff game?

10 Amazing Tales Games You Probably Haven't Played!

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Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

🚨NEW VIDEO🚨 I have been playing JRPGs for over 30 years and during this time I've developer certain...opinions that a lot of people probably disagree with. Today I want to share those opinions with you! youtu.be/y8flkaTHag4 Do you have any hot takes about JRPGs that differ from most people?

10 JRPG Hot Takes That Might Get Me In Trouble

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Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

🚨NEW VIDEO🚨 I played through Etrange Overlord and I am here to tell you all about my experience with it. Is it something you need to keep your eye on or is it a pass? youtu.be/Ai4vVrH77ns Will you be picking up NIS America's newest action RPG?

Etrange Overlord – What Even Is This JRPG?

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Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

🚨NEW VIDEO🚨 HAPPY TALES OF BERSERIA DAY! About to play Tales of Berseria for the first time — or jumping back in for the remaster? I put together 10 things I genuinely wish I knew before playing for the first time! youtu.be/aVywgCVd9-o Will you be playing Tales of Berseria remastered?

Tales of Berseria Remastered – 10 Tips You NEED to Know!

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Nishquik @nishquikpops.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

@yggdrasiel.bsky.social @slamzany.bsky.social @kokiritheory.bsky.social @femtrooper.bsky.social @shinky.bsky.social @brotagon1st.bsky.social @botalksgames.bsky.social @qualitea-alex.bsky.social @rsgabe.bsky.social Just a few of the creators who are here on Bluesky! youtu.be/HqK7uhwuyx4?...

Our FONDEST Zelda Memories | ft. Zelda & Nintendo Content Creators!

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Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

🚨NEW VIDEO🚨 We all have those games that we replay over and over again. Today I'm talking 10 games I keep returning to despite my overbearing backlog! youtu.be/NN_HnkcVaV0 What Games do you find yourself replaying over and over again?

Why Do I Keep Returning to These JRPGs?

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Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Ys X was one of my favorite games of 2024. So when I heard Ys X: Proud Nordics was an expanded port I was excited! But is it worth a whole new purchase? Let's talk about all the changes and if it's ultimately worth buying! youtu.be/gHDQxjmBfLE

Ys X: Proud Nordics — Worth Upgrading From the Original?

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Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

🚨NEW VIDEO🚨 So you played Tales of Arise, fell in love with it and now you want to jump into the rest of the Tales series, but you have no idea how to play them or where to start? Join me as today I go into the best version of every tales game to play and how to play them!

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Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

🚨WHAT MORE TALES!? 🚨 In the Nintendo Direct this morning, Tales of Arise was announced for Switch 2...but is it just a port or does it have a hidden meaning behind it? Let's talk about it! ⬇️LINK BELOW⬇️

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Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

🚨STOP WHAT YOU'RE DOING RIGHT NOW!🚨 Tales of Phantasia: Cross Edition just received a full fan translation! This is the definitive way to play Tales of Phantasia and I just had to talk about it! (Can you tell how excited I am!) ⬇️Link Below⬇️

Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

🔥NEW VIDEO🔥 I've been playing Dragon Quest for over 30 years, and with #DragonQuestVIIReimagined out next week, I decided to look into the entire franchise and Rank ALL 28 GAMES from the worst to the very best. What's your favorite Dragon Quest game? ⬇️Link Below⬇️

Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

🔥New Video🔥 I finally played through Trails Through Daybreak 2, is what everyone says about it true? Jump on in and join me while I give my no holds barred thoughts on this entry in the long running Trails Franchise. Did you enjoy Trails Through Daybreak 2? ⬇️LINK BELOW⬇️

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Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

🔥NEW VIDEO🔥 Breath of Fire meant a lot to me growing up, so I finally sat down and ranked every game — the good, the bad, and the ones we try to forget. From Dragon Quarter to BoF III… which Breath of Fire is your favorite? ⬇️LINK BELOW ⬇️

Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

🔥NEW VIDEO🔥 2026 is shaping up to be a huge year for JRPGs, and I finally put together a video on the ones I’m most excited for. If you love JRPGs, I think you’ll enjoy this 💙 youtu.be/hn_pZfh1OlU What JRPGs are you looking forward to? ❤️Likes and ♻️Shares always appreciated!

Top 10 JRPGs Coming in 2026 | Upcoming Games You Can't Miss!

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Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

🔥NEW VIDEO🔥 Dragon Quest VII has never been an easy game to love — and that’s kind of the point. I shared my honest first impressions of the Dragon Quest VII Reimagined demo, focusing on tone, patience, and whether it stays true to the original. Would love to hear what others think! Link Below

Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

🔥NEW VIDEO🔥 My JRPG backlog is getting absolutely nutty! So I sat down and picked 10 JRPGs I want to finish in 2026 from my backlog! youtu.be/zLtYmfXsbAQ What games do you intend on removing from your backlog in 2026 ❤️Likes and ♻️Shares always appreciated!

So I’m Finally Doing Something About My JRPG Backlog in 2026!

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Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

🔥NEW VIDEO🔥 2025 turned into an incredible year for JRPGs for me. From Lunar and Dragon Quest to Trails, Tales, and more—I finished 27 games and talked about every single one in my latest video. youtu.be/xcobpXgd9wU ❤️Likes and ♻️Shares Always Appreciated!

I Finished 27 Games in 2025 — And There Were So Many JRPGs!

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Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

🔥New Video🔥 What JRPGs are on your holiday wish list? I shared my picks in my 2025 JRPG Holiday Gift Guide, featuring games you can buy right now. Watch here 👇 youtu.be/Zs504zuTW4s ❤️Likes and ♻️Shares always appreciated!

JRPG Holiday Gift Guide 2025 – Best Games To Buy Right Now

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Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

🔥New Video🔥 It's Hard to believe that the Tales series is celebrating it's 30th anniversary. Join me as I tell you all about my story of how I fell in love with this franchise in the first Place youtu.be/4_kwei_MJiY What is your favorite memory of the Tales franchise? #テイルズ30周年 #Tales30th

Tales of Turns 30 and I still love this series!

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Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

🔥NEW VIDEO🔥 Just finished my review of Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World — a sequel that’s way more debated than it deserves to be. Revisiting it on the PS3 version reminded me how overhated this game is. It brought back a lot. youtu.be/S2Cj4Sbu6no ❤️Likes and ♻️Shares Always appreciated

[REVIEW] Is This the Most Misunderstood Tales Sequel – Tales of Symphonia Dawn of the New World

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Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

❄️NEW VIDEO❄️ The months are getting colder and now is the perfect time to relax with a great JRPG. Check out todays video where I talk about 10 great JRPGs that just feel perfect over the winter break! youtu.be/fh7Miu9ZzgA 💙Likes and ♻️Shares always appreciated!

Top 10 JRPGs That Feel Best in Winter

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Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

🔥NEW VIDEO🔥 I love the Ys series, so today I thought I'd rank all 14 Ys games from the very worst, to the absolute best! What's your favorite Ys game? youtu.be/RIX7soL4aT4 ❤️Likes and ♻️Shares Always appreciated!

All 14 Ys Games Ranked From WORST to BEST

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Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

🔥NEW VIDEO🔥 Everyone knows about the popular JRPGs, but what about the ones that flew under the radar? Today I'm talking about 10 obscure JRPGs you need to play youtu.be/w6auJpXnc3U ❤️Likes and ♻️Shares Always Appreciated!

You’ve Never Heard of These 10 JRPGs — But They’re Amazing

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Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

I finally got around to playing Tales of Rebirth after 20 years, thanks to the Translation patch by Life Bottle Productions! But as a lifelong tales fan how did I really feel about the game? youtu.be/0P02ipcCdcM ❤️Likes and ♻️Shares Always Appreciated

Tales of Rebirth Review – Was It Worth the Wait?

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Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

WHAT!? You’re telling me, that I now get to work alongside one of my favorite gaming companies of all time? Me? That person who has been a Tales fan for as long as he can remember? I have the biggest grin on my face right now! Thank you SO much @bandainamcousa.bsky.social

Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

🔥NEW VIDEO🔥 I LOVE THE STAR OCEAN SERIES So join me today as I rank all 8 Star Ocean games from the very worst, to the absolute best game in the series youtu.be/S9ClyXuxteI ❤️Likes and ♻️Shares Always Appreciated!

This Might Be the Most Underrated JRPG Series Ever...

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Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

🔥NEW VIDEO🔥 Got another Xillia video for you! Today we're ranking the playable characters from Worst to Best based on combat ability! Do you know who the best character in the game is? youtu.be/bCjXkihtJHI ❤️Likes and ♻️Shares always appreciated

Tales of Xillia Remastered Character Ranking – From Weakest to Absolute Best

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Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

🎃NEW VIDEO🎃 It's the spookiest day of the year, and whats better than cuddling up with a spooky game full of demons and monsters. Today we talk about 10 of the best scary RPGs to play on Halloween night! youtu.be/i9T2T4_q8-A ❤️Likes and ♻️Shares always appreciated!

Top 10 JRPGs That Are Perfect to Play on Halloween Night

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Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

🔥NEW VIDEO🔥 Tales of Xillia Remastered is out tomorrow so I thought now was as good a time as any to go over 5 tips you need to know before you even choose your main character youtu.be/2XpI4LSbQZU ❤️Likes and ♻️Shares always appreciated!

Tales of Xillia Remastered – 5 Tips You NEED to Know Before You Play

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Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

🔥NEW VIDEO🔥 My First Pokemon game was Pokemon Yellow and I've recently played Pokemon: Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu for the first time. For someone who wasn't expecting much, I was pleasantly surprised. Check out my thoughts below! youtu.be/l-C5r1ujaOM

Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu – Revisiting My First Pokémon Game 25 Years Later

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Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

🔥 NEW VIDEO🔥 What games have I been playing lately? There are definitely some good ones in there. Let’s talk about them! youtu.be/c2jjimOOdV8

WHAT GAMES HAVE I BEEN PLAYING? - Shinky JRPGs (Episode 1)

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Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

🔥NEW VIDEO🔥 For every Chrono Trigger or Final Fantasy VII, you get a game so mindblowingly terrible that it makes you question your love for the genre Today I'm talking about 10 of the worst JRPGs ever conceived youtu.be/XSHn2CtNgNI ❤️Likes and♻️Shares always appreciated

10 JRPG DISASTERS That Will Make You Question The Genre

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Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

🔥NEW VIDEO🔥 Final Fantasy VII, VIII, IX, are all getting physical releases on switch in North America Finally! Square-Enix also announced a Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade + Rebirth bundle for only $60! Let's talk about it! youtu.be/9sDaRBLu28g ❤️Likes and ♻️Shares always appreciated!

Final Fantasy Fans Are Getting SPOILED This Year!

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Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

🔥NEW VIDEO🔥 I am downright sick of people saying turn-based JRPGs are on their way out. Today I talk about 10 modern turn-based JRPGs that prove the genre isn't dead! youtu.be/1Yt6K_G6pKw

10 Modern JRPGs That Prove Turn Based Isn’t Dead

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Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

🔥 NEW VIDEO 🔥 Don’t you hate when you find a JRPG you LOVE, only to find it isn’t a series and they only got one single game. 🎮 These are 10 incredible JRPGs that never became a series—but totally could have. youtu.be/mz8xLhYZNHs What standalone JRPGs do you think deserve a new entry?

10 Standalone JRPGs That Deserve A Second Entry

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Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

🔥NEW VIDEO🔥 🎮 4 HOURS of JRPG reviews in ONE video! From retro classics to modern releases, I covered it ALL in 2024 — the good, the bad, and the completely unexpected. 👇👇 youtu.be/53yHpDGWn_g ❤️Likes and♻️Shares appreciated as always.

The Ultimate JRPG Review Marathon

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Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

🔥NEW VIDEO🔥 2025 is a little over halfway over but it doesn't seem to be slowing down. Today I'm going over 10 of the most exciting JRPGs scheduled to come out for the rest of the year! youtu.be/GhtW61SS-Mk

10 Must Play JRPGs Releasing in 2025 | What You Need to Know

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Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Quartet drops tomorrow and Something Classic gave me the chance to take an early look at it. Now that I've played through it I want to tell you why this is THE Indie RPG you need to keep your sights on! youtu.be/4FyfrB0lr-k

Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

When you think the best RPGs? You probably think of things from Square Enix like Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest! But today let's talk 10 retro JRPGs worth playing that Square Enix had no hand in! youtu.be/jCQSw_EQqyo

10 Amazing Retro JRPGs Beyond Square Enix

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Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

🔥NEW VIDEO🔥 Some JRPGs are SO special that you wish you could play them again for the first time all over again. Here are 10 JRPGs I wish I could erase my memory of and enjoy again with a fresh slate! youtu.be/5dIiFZ_oIv4 ❤️Likes and ♻️Shares appreciated as always!

Top 10 JRPGs I Wish I Could Play Again for the First Time

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Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

🔥NEW VIDEO 🔥 Nintendo Switch 2's game key cards have been here for a few months. Are they good? Are they bad? Or are they just misunderstood? Join me as I go over the positives, the negatives and the effect I think they might have on the industry. youtu.be/UEHIivcxvEQ

Nintendo Switch 2’s Game Key Cards - Are they really as bad as everyone says?

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Shinky JRPGs @shinky.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

🔥NEW VIDEO🔥 These games have always had a negative light shining on them, but I'm here to tell you that they aren't that bad and why you should give them a shot! youtu.be/_7tM1rUnA8w ❤️Likes and ♻️Shares always appreciated

The Most Hated JRPGs… That I Recommend!

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