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[Zoramon089]

I can only assume Orihime will eventually heal Tsukishima continuing her trend of only being able to heal villains, never the heroes

 

[LogicStep]

Well Aizen 2 is dead so there isn't that much left to drag down the arc. Beside, Aizen 3 is pussying out now and Riruka won't do shit.

Well if it ends like this then it would be really lame. But this arc hasn't even been going for that long to be over yet. Besides, you never know if now Tsukishima will come back stronger and with a vengeance... I dunno... If it just goes straight into something else then this whole arc was really fucking stupid. Also, now that Ichigo has his powers back, wtf is the point of him having fullbring? He won't need to use that at all.

 

[survivor]

Well if it ends like this then it would be really lame. But this arc hasn't even been going for that long to be over yet. Besides, you never know if now Tsukishima will come back stronger and with a vengeance... I dunno... If it just goes straight into something else then this whole arc was really fucking stupid. Also, now that Ichigo has his powers back, wtf is the point of him having fullbring? He won't need to use that at all.

Well I'm sure there will be couple more chapters for a proper conclusion or something to setup the next arc. But really the story of Aizen 3 is pointless to continue at this point. He is too weak to do anything. Aizen 2 went down like a joke and Aizen 3 power or mindfuck ability is too weak/boring at this point so he really shouldn't be back

 

[iavi]

Jiraishin

Law & order SVU: The manga, with a bunch more campy, borderline misogynistic--straight sexist--twang, and a heartless protagonist. Awesome.

 

[RagnarokX]

One Piece: Oh God, Luffy is so boss... I can't wait to see him battle Big Mam in the New World. And speaking of Big Mam, after all these years of wondering what she looked like, I gotta say it's not what I was expecting... she's fucking HUGE. The way she was drawn, I couldn't tell if she was laying down or her body was all screwed up somehow. Either way, she's definitely not a good pirate like Shanks or Whitebeard considering she'll destroy an entire island over sweets and freakin' eat her own crew just for the hell of it.

Anyone wanting to take a guess as to what her Devil Fruit power is? It look like her drool was burning the ground where it hit, so I'm guessing her ability has something to do with Stomach Acid or Acid in general... a potentially dangerous ability like that might be what makes her one of the top pirates in the Grand Line.

She's sitting in a throne and bending down to Bobbin's level.

 

[Freshmaker]

Bleach:

The things I said next chapter still stands. Tite Kubo can no longer draw fight sequences.

THere were no fight sequences this week, so that stands to reason. Next chapter's not likely to feature any either.

I'd say you're dead on that Kubo can't draw fight sequences next chapter.

 

[survivor]

Jiraishin

Law & order SVU: The manga, with a bunch more campy, borderline misogynistic--straight sexist--twang, and a heartless protagonist. Awesome.

Hmm, SVU is one of my favourite guilty pleasures on TV. I might give this manga a try

 

[Infinite Justice]

Now that I can highlight spoiler tags...

One Piece 651:



I wasn't down on the fight itself, vs many people in the thread wanting Big Mom to show up right as the Fishman Island arc was ending, among other things. I know some of the blame goes to Hodi being a horrible villain, but IMO the War Arc has screwed up the whole fan base's expectations. Now it looks like every arc people are going to want "info dumps" and big time marines/major characters showing up to fight Luffy. One Piece shouldn't need "Kuma/etc.." appearances every arc for it to be entertaining.

Honestly I thought it was more of the defeats luffy sufferred up to that point and lead to a training break. Then the training arc being placed in such a place where the next location either had to be strong enough yet undermine the training or weak enough and make the enemies fodder.

Plus the new world has been hyped as serious business/play time is over.

Should it be filled with crazy people? Not exactly but its really looking that way (now we hear that Aokiji is on is own)

 

[RagnarokX]

Naruto:
Also, to further the DB reference in Naruto, Son Goku is the 4 tails. 4 star dragon ball.

 

[El Sloth]

One Piece

Does this fulfill the prediction of Luffy "destroying" Fishman Island?

 

[Dedication Through Light]

Reborn 367

What in the world is wrong with Amano? Ken and Chikusa defeated?! Screw that!!!

Otherwise, I cant wait for the Hibari v Varia fight, hopefully Bel, and Squalo arent defeated, could care less for the rest. I do want Mammon to make it through.

 

[Slayven]

I was kind of hopping Big Mom would be sexy.

 

[Haly]

Oda draws ugly fat women: MORE BOOBIES.
Oda draws boobies: TOO MANY BOOBIES.

 

[survivor]

Oda draws ugly fat women: MORE BOOBIES.
Oda draws boobies: TOO MANY BOOBIES.

Who the fuck are you?

And who the fuck says too many boobs? There can never be enough boobs

 

[pieatorium]

Who the fuck are you?

And who the fuck says too many boobs? There can never be enough boobs

Yeah I always thought the complaint was that all the boobies looked the same not that there were too many of them.

 

[gunbo13]

Do it now. I just read the newest chapter and it gave us the awesome following quote

"I have sucked my aunt's bare tits"

Pure genius.

Modern authors could learn a thing or two from Do the Auntie. The brilliance is in the simplicity.

Who the fuck are you?

And who the fuck says too many boobs? There can never be enough boobs

Eiken fan?

 

[Kreed]

One Piece 651:

Does this fulfill the prediction of Luffy "destroying" Fishman Island?

1) The prediction called for Fishman Island to be destroyed by the hands of a human with a ripped Straw Hat.

2) Fishman Island isn't destroyed.

3) If Big Mom destroys Fishman Island because she is mad at Luffy...then Big Mom destroys Fishman Island because she is mad at Luffy. The prediction wouldn't be accurate.

 

[Jexemad]

I couldn't put my hands on it at first, but from the moment I saw Tamago he felt very familiar to me.

Same thing with Big Mom.

Maybe it's a stretch, but they look similar to me.

 

[iavi]

Hmm, SVU is one of my favourite guilty pleasures on TV. I might give this manga a try

Lol, I'm an SVU fan, myself. Though, I should note that it's like SVU in its case subject & structure. Everything else on the other hand--dialogue, art/atmosphere--everything is more Batman than anything. Still awesome. An example of what I'm on about below:

 

[pieatorium]

Maybe it's a stretch

I think it is quite definately a huuuuge stretch.

 

[Totakeke]

I think it is quite definately a huuuuge stretch.

I don't think they're that big of a stretch.

 

[survivor]

Lol, I'm an SVU fan, myself. Though, I should note that it's like SVU in its case subject & structure. Everything else on the other hand--dialogue, art/atmosphere--everything is more Batman than anything. Still awesome. An example of what I'm on about below:

 

[iavi]

So they are all sex related crimes but with Batman as the detective? Still sounds good to me

Haha, basically.

 

[vareon]

Just read Shingeki no Kyojin last night. Now this is a badass manga. Why didn't I read this sooner?

 

[Laughing Banana]

NARUTO

I rarely say this since I adore Kishi's art and style, but the art for this chapter is really rough. Like Kishi just can't wait to get it finished so he can enjoy his Christmas & new year vacation or something. Good development though.

ONE PIECE

Exciting stuff! A promised confrontation in the new world against a very powerful adversary is what exciting is all about! Hopefully this trend can continue on to the future chapters after this current arc has finally come to a close.

BLEACH

Good that it's all over so we can move over to more important stuff.

 

[Chuck Norris]

I was kind of hopping Big Mom would be sexy.

The only time we'd seen her before this was in this glimpse:

She was quite clearly ugly

 

[Chuck Norris]

Naruto

I don't know how to feel about the personification of these beasts. I guess it was a logical step, it's just so late in the game. Oh well.

The fight scene in the beginning with Kakashi was still good

I agree. The 9 tail Fox used to be a scary and intimidating presence

Now whenever Oda shows a panel of the Fox, it reminds me of a teenage girl pouting in her room

 

[survivor]

Just read Shingeki no Kyojin last night. Now this is a badass manga. Why didn't I read this sooner?

Who is the best character? And your answer better be Sasha

 

[789shadow]

I agree. The 9 tail Fox used to be a scary and intimidating presence

Now whenever Oda shows a panel of the Fox, it reminds me of a teenage girl pouting in her room

Honestly, that's basically what Kurama is at this point.

 

[Chuck Norris]

And by Oda I mean Kishi. I just woke up

 

[iavi]

Who is the best character? And your answer better be Sasha

Lol, if you were confused. The only correct answer to that question is Rivaille, you know this.

 

[Steroyd]

Most people in this thread reading Hunter X Hunter now never experienced the hiatuses. Regardless I'm excited, at the very least this means we're getting 10 more chapters.

Well they do say the first time hurts the most.

 

[vareon]

Who is the best character? And your answer better be Sasha

Mis--

Lol, if you were confused. The only correct answer to that question is Rivaille, you know this.

Oh yeah he's good too.

 

[Crash Station]

So I didn't see anything about a break for HXH. I guess that rumor it was breaking in December was false? Guess that could mean the anime could get further as well.

 

[brotkasten]

Shaman King 44

Doctors from Germany are always trouble.

True story.

 

[pieatorium]

I don't think they're that big of a stretch.

Moustache and glasses i guees they do have that in common for the top comparison.

Big Mum looks way more like the chesire cat than that witch from spirited away(she was a witch right?)

 

[upandaway]

So I didn't see anything about a break for HXH. I guess that rumor it was breaking in December was false? Guess that could mean the anime could get further as well.

Yep, HxH is continuing! That news really made my day.

 

[PK Gaming]

Just read Shingeki no Kyojin last night. Now this is a badass manga. Why didn't I read this sooner?

Who is the best character? And your answer better be Sasha

Its ok dude, i'll help you cheat. The answer is Eren.

 

[survivor]

Its ok dude, i'll help you cheat. The answer is Eren.

He is just a generic shounen protagonist. Nothing special

 

[iavi]

He is just a generic shounen protagonist. Nothing special

He fits convention, but Shingeki's better than usual writing elevates him a good bit.

 

[Laughing Banana]

I agree. The 9 tail Fox used to be a scary and intimidating presence

Now whenever Oda shows a panel of the Fox, it reminds me of a teenage girl pouting in her room

Oda is so revered by MangaGAF some of its members even think that he's the one drawing Naruto :O

 

[Trevelyon]

I guess that rumor it was breaking in December was false? Guess that could mean the anime could get further as well.

Dont know why anyone put any stock into 'my friend is a big cheese at the anime factory in Nihon and he told me HxH anime and manga is going to....' this coming from something-awful forums of all places.

 

[Rebel Leader]

Oda is so revered by MangaGAF some of its members even think that he's the one drawing Naruto :O

Goda works in mysterious ways

 

[upandaway]

Dont know why anyone put any stock into 'my friend is a big cheese at the anime factory in Nihon and he told me HxH anime and manga is going to....' this coming from something-awful forums of all places.

It was more about the precedent than any rumor though

 

[Crash Station]

Dont know why anyone put any stock into 'my friend is a big cheese at the anime factory in Nihon and he told me HxH anime and manga is going to....' this coming from something-awful forums of all places.

Well some other guy said it was a reliable source, but I guess that person is just as foolish to listen to. Didn't help that it was an entirely believable rumor.

 

[PK Gaming]

He is just a generic shounen protagonist. Nothing special

Except that he isn't, considering's he's intent on annihilating out the entire Titan Race (not very shonen like) is unusually perceptive, idealistic and he's not really talented at combat. He's merely average. He also has a sense of purpose, (unlike the other trainees) and is intent on exploring the outside world. Though i'll admit his insane courage and "do or die" attitude is very shonen like. Funny thing is, he's not the only one.

Honestly, I hate it when people love to associate "main character" with "generic" just to lord their "favorite" character over them. Sasha is your typical coward with next to character history or depth. She's just there, she's incredibly stupid and she likes to eat. In fact, her entire reason for joining the SL was to find tasty things to eat. The FUCK?

 

[Sir Ilpalazzo]

I thought the rumor sounded reliable because it was being backed up by a Something Awful mod, and that site is as reputable as GAF.

But I'm glad it wasn't true.

 

[iavi]

Except that he isn't, considering's he's intent on annihilating out the entire Titan Race (not very shonen like) is unusually perceptive, idealistic and he's not really talented at combat. He's merely average. He also has a sense of purpose, (unlike the other trainees) and is intent on exploring the outside world. Though i'll admit his insane courage and "do or die" attitude is very shonen like. Funny thing is, he's not the only one.

I agree with you on the idea against reductionism, but you should probably realize that everything you listed there is what makes the usual shounen protagonist--perceptive, idealism, purpose, initial lack of ability, inner demons--Eren has it all, but is an effective vehicle as the writing does a damn fine job of brining nuance into the picture.

 

[Akainu]

Itokoi Chidori

Whats with the boob blush? It even appears through clothes.

 

[pieatorium]

I agree with you on the idea against reductionism, but you should probably realize that everything you listed there is what makes the usual shounen protagonist--perceptive, idealism, purpose, initial lack of ability, inner demons--Eren has it all, but is an effective vehicle as the writing does a damn fine job of brining nuance into the picture.

Isn't the opposite more common, the naive/dumbass strong guy?