Haha I have a lot of catching up to do.
I've read Vinland Saga and Yotsuba, but never finished them. Starting with Vinland Saga. Keep the suggestions coming.
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I've read Vinland Saga and Yotsuba, but never finished them. Starting with Vinland Saga. Keep the suggestions coming.
Phoenician_Viking
Banned
NVM.
Vinland Saga Vol. 1
That was pretty fantastic. I've read the first two chapters before, but experiencing them years later is a refreshing and nostalgic experience. My first impression of Vinland Saga years ago was, "This shit is manly." you know like any other manly manga, seeing a fucking BOAT being carried by men just so they can be put into a lake or some shit was pretty unexpected and awesome.
The story and characters are top notch. I never really got to the more emotional parts, so reading it in full was like a new experience to me. The expressive art brings a lot of depth and character to what is otherwise a fairly straight forward and simple story. Makoto Yukimura is fantastic at telling a story with comic panels, which a lot of manga artists forget to do.
Some of the art was iffy drawn, however. And I'm not a big fan of the more animu shit in this series. Feels very clashing with the setting and theme.
That was pretty fantastic. I've read the first two chapters before, but experiencing them years later is a refreshing and nostalgic experience. My first impression of Vinland Saga years ago was, "This shit is manly." you know like any other manly manga, seeing a fucking BOAT being carried by men just so they can be put into a lake or some shit was pretty unexpected and awesome.
The story and characters are top notch. I never really got to the more emotional parts, so reading it in full was like a new experience to me. The expressive art brings a lot of depth and character to what is otherwise a fairly straight forward and simple story. Makoto Yukimura is fantastic at telling a story with comic panels, which a lot of manga artists forget to do.
Some of the art was iffy drawn, however. And I'm not a big fan of the more animu shit in this series. Feels very clashing with the setting and theme.
mysticwhip
Banned
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-01-16/eyeshield-21-artist-murata-reveals-magical-girl-work
Wasn't the dude drawing some fantasy settings manga before? Or was it just some random one shot?
Wasn't the dude drawing some fantasy settings manga before? Or was it just some random one shot?
TWGOK (ch 173)
-Going after best friends is a gutsy move.
I got a kick out of Keima trying to pour water on Ayumi. Keima is also pointing out the obvious that you don't mess with best friends. Especially, when we are talking about one after another. IRL that's how you end up on the news. Mercury is trying to get Ayumi to realize her feelings and Chihiro is moping about. Bandage girl is now going to stir shit up with that attack wave.
What bothers me is how these girls keep the goddess possessions hidden from everyone. It seems nearly impossible that they wouldn't run their mouths to someone. And they adapt so quickly. Maybe it is part of the goddess influence?
Ch in 3 (two-timing, goddess, planning)
-Going after best friends is a gutsy move.
I got a kick out of Keima trying to pour water on Ayumi. Keima is also pointing out the obvious that you don't mess with best friends. Especially, when we are talking about one after another. IRL that's how you end up on the news. Mercury is trying to get Ayumi to realize her feelings and Chihiro is moping about. Bandage girl is now going to stir shit up with that attack wave.
What bothers me is how these girls keep the goddess possessions hidden from everyone. It seems nearly impossible that they wouldn't run their mouths to someone. And they adapt so quickly. Maybe it is part of the goddess influence?
Ch in 3 (two-timing, goddess, planning)
"God's Beard!"
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Ghost in the Shell
Sanctuary
Lone Wolf and Cub/Samurai Executioner
Solanin
REAL
Tetsuwan Girl
sanctuary gets mentioned around here a lot. if you like that, y'all should check out strain and crying freeman. same artist for all 3, different writers, but all the same themes and style
Can't call yourself a real manga fan until you read Lone Wolf and Cub, imo.
I think that was just for a comedic one-shot.
Murata doing magical gurls? Sign me the fuck up.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-01-16/eyeshield-21-artist-murata-reveals-magical-girl-work
Wasn't the dude drawing some fantasy settings manga before? Or was it just some random one shot?
I think that was just for a comedic one-shot.
Murata doing magical gurls? Sign me the fuck up.
alternatively, the translation scene needs to stop fappin' around with stupid stuff. i know this is a bit selfish, but those that can read jp would be the ones to find and curate the good stuff for the rest. ya, people enjoy looking at trainwrecks, but a diet composed largely of junk isn't healthy for the consumer and the medium as a whole
brotkasten
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ManGAF, how good is the BLAME! anime, compared to the manga? Any differences? Does it cover the whole manga?
Aren't they like 6 minutes episodes? MAL says this about it
"PS: These clips are meant as a bonus to the Manga, and should only be taken as such. Do NOT expect any plot in these. They are merely animated (short) scenes from the Manga."
brotkasten
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Ohhhh ... That's a shame. I'd love to see the art style in an anime.
Murata hyyyyyyyyyype. Steam punk magical girl is reminiscent of Valkyria Chronicles.
This is what I found with a quick search , thanks to upandaway
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=33171419&postcount=8057
http://neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=33858892&postcount=11457
brotkasten
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BLAME! 1-20
I can't count the many times my eyes came. This is some really good stuff and sometimes it's really so disturbing, it's almost uncomfortable to look at. I'm not sure if I want this manga to end.
E: I have to say, I still feel like I know shit about Killy and the world, but for some reason it doesn't bother me that much. The art must've blinded my critical eye.
I can't count the many times my eyes came. This is some really good stuff and sometimes it's really so disturbing, it's almost uncomfortable to look at. I'm not sure if I want this manga to end.
E: I have to say, I still feel like I know shit about Killy and the world, but for some reason it doesn't bother me that much. The art must've blinded my critical eye.
Vinland Saga Vol. 7
Wow this is some good shit right here. I love the dynamic between all the characters in this, feels very grounded in reality. The end of this volume wasn't very good and I'm kind of pissed that they didn't show what happened. I also don't like how major characters are abandoned (would love to see what happened to his sister).
Aside from this, fantastic experience. The priest's message that changed the prince was really emotional and harkens back to Makoto Yukimura's other manga Planetes.
However now it seems to be like this...
Well I still haven't read all of it yet, I hope it returns back to the format that made the series great in the first place. I really want to see what happened to the prince and why Thorfinn became a slave.
Wow this is some good shit right here. I love the dynamic between all the characters in this, feels very grounded in reality. The end of this volume wasn't very good and I'm kind of pissed that they didn't show what happened. I also don't like how major characters are abandoned (would love to see what happened to his sister).
Aside from this, fantastic experience. The priest's message that changed the prince was really emotional and harkens back to Makoto Yukimura's other manga Planetes.
However now it seems to be like this...
Well I still haven't read all of it yet, I hope it returns back to the format that made the series great in the first place. I really want to see what happened to the prince and why Thorfinn became a slave.
Vinland Saga (finished)
Wow well, while the second part is underwhelming a bit, it seems the series is returning to form. I can't wait till all the characters are reunited in battle when Canute invades the farm. Arneis being that dude's wife is also a major shock and surprise. While the "Farmland" chapters have been slow I am expecting great things fromt his.
Now to move onto something else, hrm...
Wow well, while the second part is underwhelming a bit, it seems the series is returning to form. I can't wait till all the characters are reunited in battle when Canute invades the farm. Arneis being that dude's wife is also a major shock and surprise. While the "Farmland" chapters have been slow I am expecting great things fromt his.
Now to move onto something else, hrm...
Crash Station
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Toriko vol 12
So yeah, finally started the manga because I couldn't wait for the anime any more. I really do love how it's shaping up to be an absolutely massive world rivaling that of One Piece. Though that's expected since it seems the Gourmet World is identical in concept to the Grandline. Hope they get there soon.
So yeah, finally started the manga because I couldn't wait for the anime any more. I really do love how it's shaping up to be an absolutely massive world rivaling that of One Piece. Though that's expected since it seems the Gourmet World is identical in concept to the Grandline. Hope they get there soon.
It was a gag one-shot of 19 pages. The color pages were so good but alas.http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-01-16/eyeshield-21-artist-murata-reveals-magical-girl-work
Wasn't the dude drawing some fantasy settings manga before? Or was it just some random one shot?
I'm down for this one though, this is probably the one he tweeted about a while back.
I'm using Sequential
Beelzebub
Finally caught up with this. God what an underwhelming end to an overhyped arc. YO LET'S TRAIN EVERYONE SO THEY CAN DO NOTHING. When will Beelzebub find the balance between being a gag manga and a fighting manga that it once had in the past? Waaaay too rushed for the long ass training arcs we've been getting. Probably the worst arc yet, easily.
With that being said, memory loss Hilda is hilarious.
Finally caught up with this. God what an underwhelming end to an overhyped arc. YO LET'S TRAIN EVERYONE SO THEY CAN DO NOTHING. When will Beelzebub find the balance between being a gag manga and a fighting manga that it once had in the past? Waaaay too rushed for the long ass training arcs we've been getting. Probably the worst arc yet, easily.
With that being said, memory loss Hilda is hilarious.
Laughing Banana
Weeping Pickle
Looking for a manga in similar vein to Mangaka-san to Assistant-san. Really enjoyed this one: light-hearted slice of life comedy filled with lots and lots of likable personalities.
pieatorium
Member
I bet she is pretty badass since she's got black robot muscles.
Phoenician_Viking
Banned
Noblesse 219
This is getting really interesting. But i can´t help but feel that these villains have been over hyped. I really hope that M21 could get into his werewolf form by himself by the end of this arc.
This is getting really interesting. But i can´t help but feel that these villains have been over hyped. I really hope that M21 could get into his werewolf form by himself by the end of this arc.
spiderman123
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I am def late to the party but anybody Reading Ratman This shit is hilarious. Deserves to be an anime.
Yeah of the ones I've read I am a Hero is by far the best. Interesting to see Getenrou on there. It's totally awesome, but not really the type of thing I would expect to be nominated for anything. I guess nobody can resist porn and power rangers mysteries.
Freshmaker
I am Korean.
Laughing Banana
Weeping Pickle
Laughing Banana
Weeping Pickle
Hahaha really? I for one enjoyed its light-heartedness
Can you recommend something then that you do not consider as terrible?Flawfuls:
Any idea?
Well I didn't really like that one so it's kind of hard to recommend something, but based on what you liked about it maybe Hayte the Combat Butler or Bamboo Blade.
Angry Grimace
Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
Phoenician_Viking
Banned
I really should start reading Vagabond.
Freezing 64
Elizabeth is so damn awesome. Putting her life and family to expose the Chevalier is so impressive. I totally misjudged her.
Freezing 64
Elizabeth is so damn awesome. Putting her life and family to expose the Chevalier is so impressive. I totally misjudged her.
Gamaran
Now that I think about it Kashitarou would be THE fit-in for this dude, being all human-structure and everything. He could probably fix up Zen's limbs too in a second.
Now that I think about it Kashitarou would be THE fit-in for this dude, being all human-structure and everything. He could probably fix up Zen's limbs too in a second.
I'll +1 any Hayate namedrop regardless of context
Kashitarou is a beast. Why? Because he is a massive troll.
"God's Beard!"
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Wow, I think that's the first time I've seen those recommendations from you. Glad to see you're turning around.
Hideout 9 END
Wow, I did not expect this ending. The guy totally went insane at the end. Pretty cool to see that the mangaka is a fan of Stephen King.
Highly recommend this horror manga. It's only one volume long so you won't spend years reading and the god damn tension is amazing. Plus it has superb art, especially those eyes.
Wow, I did not expect this ending. The guy totally went insane at the end. Pretty cool to see that the mangaka is a fan of Stephen King.
Highly recommend this horror manga. It's only one volume long so you won't spend years reading and the god damn tension is amazing. Plus it has superb art, especially those eyes.
Crash Station
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Battle Angel Alita Last Order
And the tournament is finally over. Last match was intense.
Air Gear
Can someone explain to me what is going on?
And the tournament is finally over. Last match was intense.
Air Gear
Can someone explain to me what is going on?
"God's Beard!"
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NEW ZETMAN
Infinite Justice
Member
About time, will now get myself updated.
Oh Great! being Oh Great!?
finowns
Member
I'm hoping RK-4 can take them down without Frank or Rai help.
Angry Grimace
Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
Maybe I should have gone with The Breaker and Air Gear.
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