Freshmaker
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Aizen's irrelevant now. The SS captains have had 15 months to train up to his level.
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Aizen's irrelevant now. The SS captains have had 15 months to train up to his level.
ColossalLazy
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Prison School 32
Chiyo <3 <3 <3 <3 <3
Chiyo <3 <3 <3 <3 <3
Prison School
Oh yeah. After about 20 bad coincidences it's only a given he'd get 1 good one (Chiyo coming just before he signs it).
I was about to say that he should just sign it now that she understands, but I guess he shouldn't give a shit about everyone else and just stay with her since they're in the same class.
Oh yeah. After about 20 bad coincidences it's only a given he'd get 1 good one (Chiyo coming just before he signs it).
I was about to say that he should just sign it now that she understands, but I guess he shouldn't give a shit about everyone else and just stay with her since they're in the same class.
Rebel Leader
THE POWER OF BUTTERSCOTCH BOTTOMS
Shit.. No matter how hard they try..., They can't do anything
So I checked out of curiosity and unless I did something wrong, Bakuman should have 4 more (give or take) chapters to fill a volume.
So if this is the final volume, it would make sense to end in about 3-5 chapters (I'm guessing 4). If it lasts long into May then I really have no clue.
So if this is the final volume, it would make sense to end in about 3-5 chapters (I'm guessing 4). If it lasts long into May then I really have no clue.
15 months against their centuries of existence.
We still have Nanamine round #3 to go.
Dedication Through Light
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Ending before the next anime season starts?
Crash Station
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Sora no Otoshimono
And Tomoko makes another appearance, this time with birds in her skirt!
And Tomoko makes another appearance, this time with birds in her skirt!
Exactly.
You're not caught up right? If you did you'd know why I'm saying that.
Glass Rebel
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Shingeki no Kiyojin and Ubel Blatt. Mainly the first one though.
Infinite Justice
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Dedication Through Light
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No, Im still back when they just revealed that PCP is their new series.
OK, I'll see what I can do.
IDK about just cats but probably animals at least. There were chapters (entire chapters) dedicated to the dogs and cats in Pastel. Talk about a manga about nothing. Slice my wrists of life boring shit. Makes me rage that it exists.
I just also realized that I am behind on a ton of series yet I am up to date on Bakuman. What the flying fuck.
Freshmaker
I am Korean.
Yeah, but they didn't need to be that strong before.
That's an interesting twist for dudes who train constantly for years and years. They must have been like..."OK guys, that was enough clowning around for the past 100 years. Let's take this seriously now."
I'd like to think that Ichigo unlocked their heart strings giving them ultimate powa. Use your heart and soul...amirite?
Wish someone would license this over here =(. I think Viz has access to Weekly Shounen Sunday series. ugh /bitter.
Freshmaker
I am Korean.
There's constant training and then there's serious constant training I guess.
Glass Rebel
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:lol You don't have to read it for me, you should read it for yourself though!
Edit: I just noticed, Shingeki is a monthly series? fuuuuuu- next chapter in a few days but still fuuuuuu-
Then there's Kubo and a donkey.
I don't read manga for me. I read it for all those out there who can't read manga for one reason or another.
When did we learn about this?
All the times they showed them training to start. Then you have all the claims of secretly training for move X. Plus, the 11th division holds this concept down enough. And technically, you would think all of their missions would be on-site training or they would use it as such. To think warriors would let centuries past without trying to improve their craft, as their job no less, it pretty ridiculous. Only Yamamoto can maintain the status quo cause he probably is tapped out.
The super level up is obviously just a pull for the storyline. There's no logical reason why a setting such as this would even have the idea available. They'd probably resort to Urahara branded steroids and wonder drugs.
They are too busy picking up BL manga
Crash Station
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Superior Cross end
And so the tale of a dude falling in love with his parent's murderer finally comes to a close. Was alright.
And so the tale of a dude falling in love with his parent's murderer finally comes to a close. Was alright.
Ignis Fatuus
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The World God Only Knows vol 1
I can finally check the manga guilt-free. I had only looked at a chapter of the older scanlations for this and stopped because those were bad
You were checking the wrong place. We redid all of the old chapters in volume 1. You can find them at Red Hawk.
It's better if he buys it, though.
Ignis Fatuus
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It is, I'm just saying he was checking the wrong place.
I actually hadn't heard it was licensed. No one tells you anything in retirement.
edit: Ah, I see. That's not English, cover notwithstanding.
PhantomOfTheKnight
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Hayate the Combat Butler - 358
Asshole Hayate is an asshole. God I love this series.
Asshole Hayate is an asshole. God I love this series.
Aizen's been training in jail though.
Relaxed Muscle
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And he got implanted a third arm, wait until he grabs the sword with all 3 hands!
Huh? I truly can't recall the captains ever being shown "training" while they were captains...
The 11th division is an exception because of what their division is based on itself. But that's just 1 out of 13.
Freshmaker
I am Korean.
Gotta think of a vaguely badass but still confusing and awkward one liner. An Aizenism if you will.
"For me to train would be like the earth to throw off humanity's yoke. "
Yeah, that's pretty close.
Dedication Through Light
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I thought weve seen Hitsugaya train (when he went to that cave) as well as Byakuya?
Blood Lad is fucking awesome. There are that many fans abroad?
Hey survivor, over here. Over here man, shit. This is the manga I mentioned to you a few weeks ago. They just finished the sequel. So it is Superior + Superior Cross. 15vols but Cosmic would have a better idea how the sequel goes. I've only read the original.
They trainen bro.
"I had always believed that battle was an art to be perfected through meticulous training and preparation. But today, for the first time, I was able to comprehend the thrill of indulging one's more primal instincts. You have my thanks. This battle was an enjoyable one."
-Byakuya Kuchiki
Hmm, I don't really see why captains would train prior to Ichigo invading and Aizen and company going rogue. Unless you're like the 11th division whose sole purpose is to fight anyway.
Captains are at the highest of the shinigami ladder. A shinigami's role is to keep the balance between the living world and theirs, and purify pluses/humans/hollows. Shinigami are trained to do that, and at a captain's level, they have far surpassed that. If there is nothing but peace, why would captains need to train? They only need to stay sharp and be satisfied with the position they're in. That just makes sense.
Someone like Soifon, because they are like black ops or whatever, that also makes sense. But that's her doing her job and overseeing that division. That's not her training to reach new heights or anything. The captains got a wake up call when Ichigo intruded and did something unprecedented and unseen for a long ass time.
I'm sure they "stay sharp," but until the peace was fucked with, I doubt they trained hardcore to reach a new pinnacle when the captains are already at the top of the ladder.
Also, this quote is just to show why Byakuya defeating Tsukishima was just badass anyway.
Captains are at the highest of the shinigami ladder. A shinigami's role is to keep the balance between the living world and theirs, and purify pluses/humans/hollows. Shinigami are trained to do that, and at a captain's level, they have far surpassed that. If there is nothing but peace, why would captains need to train? They only need to stay sharp and be satisfied with the position they're in. That just makes sense.
Someone like Soifon, because they are like black ops or whatever, that also makes sense. But that's her doing her job and overseeing that division. That's not her training to reach new heights or anything. The captains got a wake up call when Ichigo intruded and did something unprecedented and unseen for a long ass time.
The times that we were shown Hitsugaya and Byakuya training were before they were captains.
This is a philosophy. Not to mention, as DTL said, Byakuya actually was one of the few people we saw train. But this was prior to him becoming a captain, and we know that before he became a captain, he was of a Royal house that probably brought him up to have such a philosophy. If one is no longer expecting battle, why would he train if he has reached the position he has trained for.
I'm sure they "stay sharp," but until the peace was fucked with, I doubt they trained hardcore to reach a new pinnacle when the captains are already at the top of the ladder.
Also, this quote is just to show why Byakuya defeating Tsukishima was just badass anyway.
Captains I would bet my balls that they train a ton:
Byakuya, Kenpachi (through battle seeking), Toshiro, Sui-Feng, Komamura
Grey area:
Unohana
OG who could probably not do shit if they wanted and maybe do:
Yamamoto, Shunsui, Ukitake
Does whatever the fuck he wants:
Mayuri
Byakuya, Kenpachi (through battle seeking), Toshiro, Sui-Feng, Komamura
Grey area:
Unohana
OG who could probably not do shit if they wanted and maybe do:
Yamamoto, Shunsui, Ukitake
Does whatever the fuck he wants:
Mayuri
Seriously doubt it. Stopping training once achieving captain undermines the entire philosophy of the Gotei 13.
I agree with that. I'd also agree with who does what there.
But I think there's a difference between "staying sharp" and "training to get stronger". When there's peace, and no threat, the second "type" of training naturally just doesn't happen when you're at the position of captain. Staying sharp? I'm sure all of them do that.
Which goes back to why when something like Aizen happens, it fucks everyone up. And it's not a surprise that during 15 months, they have seen and are aware of an existence that could readily fuck them up. And now that the threat is there, they are "training to get stronger"...and not just "staying sharp"
But I think there's a difference between "staying sharp" and "training to get stronger". When there's peace, and no threat, the second "type" of training naturally just doesn't happen when you're at the position of captain. Staying sharp? I'm sure all of them do that.
Which goes back to why when something like Aizen happens, it fucks everyone up. And it's not a surprise that during 15 months, they have seen and are aware of an existence that could readily fuck them up. And now that the threat is there, they are "training to get stronger"...and not just "staying sharp"
Dedication Through Light
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In chapter 423 Hitsugaya seems to be training in a cave.
This is after Aizen messed everyone up though.
The point I'm making is that after becoming captains, but prior to Aizen, they really had no reason to do strenuous type of training to reach new heights and plateaus unseen. Staying sharp and keeping their position held is what they would do.
Then surprise: Aizen baby.
Infinite Justice
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I get what you are saying. But the disparity is way too big. OK, so they got a reality check and got fucked up. But that shouldn't mean that they can train and get WAY more powerful. Instead, the "staying sharp" should have been keeping them on top. For them to not top out as captains is silly. All athletes do it and the captains should be no different. Instead of power boosts it would be more logical for them to change tactics or discover new techniques. Power boosts make sense for Ichigo a lot more then a captain who has been around for centuries.
Yep, I'm going to finish this one up as well. Mangaf should get on this.
Demon queen is sexy as well if I may say so. /advert
There are better pics but they are less safe for work. /cleavage
Choujin Gakuen vol 1
A shounen battle manga that is not complete shit, though the battle part wasn't really good. Wasn't that impressed with any of the fights but I guess it's the first volume so power levels have to stay low. Has interesting setup and cool characters. There is also a loli demon so smutgaf should be satisfied.
Will go back and read it once it's done but from the first volume there is some potential for something that isn't trash if they manage to keep the pacing and fun characters.
A shounen battle manga that is not complete shit, though the battle part wasn't really good. Wasn't that impressed with any of the fights but I guess it's the first volume so power levels have to stay low. Has interesting setup and cool characters. There is also a loli demon so smutgaf should be satisfied.
Will go back and read it once it's done but from the first volume there is some potential for something that isn't trash if they manage to keep the pacing and fun characters.
Crash Station
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One of the things that attracted it to me was the art. It's like after Tezuka decided to copy Disney while adding his own style, Disney decided to copy Tezuka while adding their own style and then some other guy decided to copy that while combining it with Betty Boop. I don't know if that really makes sense, but it's the feel I get and I love it.
And yeah, I'm a huge fan of the characters.
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