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Principate

Saint Titanfall
These JoJo talk reminds me to continue Diamond is Unbreakable.
...........
Maybe later this day, if I remember.

Guessing you didn't reach kira yet, a great Jojo villain. Loved Diamond is unbreakable
Though was kinda annoyed Josuke wasn't even allowed to deal the finishing flow on the final villain of his story.
 

Angry Grimace

Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
Let's not forget everyone claims the manga thread only talks about Naruto, One Piece and Bleach, which hasn't been true since it was called the "Shonen Jump thread."
 
lol the roundabout way they do things in this series

They could've just finished their objective a simple fashion but nope one must always be a gentlemen and take the long obscure route of dealing with things

surprises in every corner... I love this series so far
 
lol the roundabout way they do things in this series

They could've just finished their objective a simple fashion but nope one must always be a gentlemen and take the long obscure route of dealing with things

surprises in every corner... I love this series so far

k3Vyenu.gif
 

Zweizer

Banned
Diamond is Unbreakable is probably the weirdest part of Jojo. Half of it felt like filler but overall the slice of life aspect mixed with Stands was pretty interesting. Kira of course is either the greatest or second greatest villain.
 
Diamond is Unbreakable is probably the weirdest part of Jojo. Half of it felt like filler but overall the slice of life aspect mixed with Stands was pretty interesting. Kira of course is either the greatest or second greatest villain.

Part 6 is by far the weirdest.

Never forget the Snails.

Whenever there's a manga recommendation thread I seem to see this =/ I think its a less common than it used to be, but I see to see it still.

Do you mean in the rec thread all people recommend is the Big 3? That's probably all they know.
Or is it that they say all that's talked about is the Big 3 in this thread.
 

Shengar

Member
Guessing you didn't reach kira yet, a great Jojo villain. Loved Diamond is unbreakable
Though was kinda annoyed Josuke wasn't even allowed to deal the finishing flow on the final villain of his story.

I actually have read until the part where Kira erase Josuke's friend in cold blood just because of unrecedented mistake. Diamond is Unbreakable is interesting, and nice JoJo part because breaking off from the previous formula. It just something caught my attention at the time, never reread it again since.
 

Angry Grimace

Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
Part 6 is by far the weirdest.

Never forget the Snails.



Do you mean in the rec thread all people recommend is the Big 3? That's probably all they know.
Or is it that they say all that's talked about is the Big 3 in this thread.

The latter. Someone says "why don't you ask the dedicated manga thread," and then the response was "they don't talk about anything but Big 3."

In fairness, that kind of WAS true for the first bit of OT1.

You just need to inform them that the Lewd Council is in control now.

Sounds like that will make everything better.
 
I didn't mean in terms of powers but of overall concept/storytelling, since Part 4 was essentially a slice of life/mystery Jojo (think around that for a while).

But yeah, snails, never understood that one.

Part 8 seems to be eclipsing Part 4 in that department, as Part 8 is currently "Part 4, but way weirder." It may even surpass Part 6.

But Part 4 has the most interesting setting I think, tied with Part 7. They are also the best parts! Coincidence?


Probably
 

Zweizer

Banned
Part 8 seems to be eclipsing Part 4 in that department, as Part 8 is currently "Part 4, but way weirder." It may even surpass Part 6.

But Part 4 has the most interesting setting I think, tied with Part 7. They are also the best parts!

Haven't started reading Part 8 yet, because the releases seem to be slow and I'd rather read it all in one go.

For all the praise I could give Part 7, I never particularily liked the setting for some reason. Maybe because of the racing aspect, it felt just like "Go to the next point -> Trouble/Fight -> Repeat", though I did like the conspiracy surrounding it. I do agree that Part 4 and Part 7 had some of the greatest characters.
 

Angry Grimace

Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
the good ol' ... days ... maybe ... I guess.

I remember the debates about whether Jiriaya could beat Pain in a fight pre-Pain fight. Lewdness was definitely not a thing back then; we used to make fun of To-Love-Ru a lot.
 

Zweizer

Banned
I remember the debates about whether Jiriaya could beat Pain in a fight pre-Pain fight. Lewdness was definitely not a thing back then; we used to make fun of To-Love-Ru a lot.

Sounds like hell. Lain wasn't here to balance things out?
I wonder what you lot would have thought of TLRD back then.
 

Shengar

Member
I always like Yoshikage Kira simple design, as opposed to fabulous and extravagant style that most JoJo villain have (Puci is not extravagant, but he's not simple though). He like a nice guy in your neighbourhood but know that he's not someone you want to mess with because he might have skeleton in his closet.
 

scy

Member
Lewdness was definitely not a thing back then; we used to make fun of To-Love-Ru a lot.

The closest thing to lewd back in OT2-ish times when I started lurking / posting was ... uh ... basically just non-big 3 stuff. Like, shoujo reads. TLR I don't even really remember being a big thing in the thread until either Darkness or the chapter-a-day thing that went on.

The thread was more-or-less dead when the Big 3 talks were done. Or semi-alive because an argument got dragged out into the weekend :x
 

Angry Grimace

Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
The closest thing to lewd back in OT2-ish times when I started lurking / posting was ... uh ... basically just non-big 3 stuff. Like, shoujo reads. TLR I don't even really remember being a big thing in the thread until either Darkness or the chapter-a-day thing that went on.

The thread was more-or-less dead when the Big 3 talks were done. Or semi-alive because an argument got dragged out into the weekend :x

I remember the old days of pages and pages of Ignis - Freshmaker Bleach arguments which were insane since neither party liked Bleach.
 

Akito

Member
Oricon Comic Rankings August 18th - 24th

01. 481,683 *,609,378 Gin no Saji Vol.12
02. 279,751 *,279,751 Tokyo Ghoul Vol.13
03. 220,102 *,220,102 Terra Formars Vol.10
04. 154,586 *,154,586 xxxHOLiC: Rei Vol.3
05. 153,210 1,493,448 Shingeki no Kyojin Vol.14
06. 145,199 *,145,547 Magi: Sinbad no Bouken Vol.4
07. 144,388 *,212,557 Nanatsu no Taizai Vol.10
08. 124,690 *,124,690 Hoozuki no Reitetsu Vol.15
09. 108,340 *,108,340 Kinou Nani Tabeta? Vol.9
10. 102,978 *,102,978 Terra Formars Vol.10 Limited Edition
11. *85,428 *,127,527 Koe no Katachi Vol.5
12. *81,346 *,*81,346 Kuu Neru Futari Sumu Futari Vol.4
13. *76,099 *,*76,393 Shijou Saikyou no Deshi Kenichi Vol.57
14. *59,043 *,*59,043 Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun Official Fanbook
15. *57,681 *,*86,105 Baby Steps Vol.32
16. *56,199 *,*56,199 Wakako-Zake Vol.3
17. *53,416 *,*53,416 Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun Anthology
18. *51,015 *,795,906 Naruto Vol.70
19. *50,014 *,602,437 Haikyuu!! Vol.12
20. *47,529 *,*47,529 Orange Vol.3
21. *45,830 *,150,735 P to JK Vol.5
22. *39,023 *,*55,158 Aho Girl Vol.4
23. *37,483 *,*37,483 Usogui Vol.34
24. *37,252 *,*37,252 Sakura no Hana no Koucha Ouji Vol.2
25. *35,357 *,*36,344 Magi: Sinbad no Bouken Vol.4 Limited Edition
26. *34,622 *,*34,622 Bakuon!! Vol.5
27. *34,538 *,*34,538 Boukyaku no Shirushi to Hime Vol.5
28. *33,549 *,*33,549 Sidonia no Kishi Vol.13
29. *32,855 *,*32,855 Hoozuki no Reitetsu Vol.15 Limited Edition
30. *29,614 *,*29,614 Houseki no Kuni Vol.3
31. *28,754 *,218,117 Shingeki no Kyojin: Kuinaki Sentaku Vol.2
32. *28,499 *,*90,122 Hiyokoi Vol.13
33. *28,297 *,153,249 Yume no Shizuku Kin no Torikago Vol.5
34. *28,186 *,*28,186 Shijou Saikyou no Deshi Kenichi Vol.57 Limited Edition
35. *27,212 *,*27,212 Denpa Kyoushi Vol.12
36. *26,211 *,297,071 To LOVE-ru Darkness Vol.11
37. *25,215 *,333,951 Nisekoi Vol.13
38. *25,105 *,*25,413 Kyoukai no Rinne Vol.22
39. *24,187 *,460,194 Tokyo Ghoul Vol.12
40. *22,948 *,334,855 Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun Vol.5
41. *22,890 *,*22,890 81 Diver Vol.35
42. *22,601 *,*22,601 81 Diver Vol.34
43. *22,303 *,215,761 Youkai Watch Vol.4
44. *21,957 *,175,334 Kangoku Gakuen Vol.14
45. *21,880 *,*21,880 Sanzoku Diary: Real Ryoushi Funtouki Vol.5
46. *21,487 *,*21,487 Nagasarete Airantou Vol.24
47. *21,382 *,464,833 Tokyo Ghoul Vol.11
48. *21,319 *,452,713 Tokyo Ghoul Vol.7
49. *21,312 *,453,482 Tokyo Ghoul Vol.8
50. *21,299 *,512,074 Tokyo Ghoul Vol.1
 

Revo

Member
Soul Cartel 138

Lol, do more after taking more damage. Gotta break out dumb stuff to beat faust.

Black Haze 67

Interestingly enough that they've decided to go about it like this, which I don't mind too much depending on how their talk later goes.
 
Hajime no Ippo:
Finally. This was needed, and the only real way this fight could end. These last few chapters were a very strong read because of it. I'm hopeful for where things can go for here.
 


Are they seriously hating on the tank characters?

Those are the best characters to divert attention so that the team have an easier time dealing damage while the enemy is concentrated on them.

Especially for me since I tend to go for the speedsters with mediocre defense (Thieves/Ninja/etc).

Hope he learns shield bash and smashes everyone in the face.

And Whooooo Bitch Alert.

Can't wait for that betrayal.
 

Usobuko

Banned
Mikai no Hoshi / Uncivilized Planet Chapter 1-11 ( END )


Might just be my favorite manga from Jiro Matsumoto.

This intriguing love triangle with the MC being entirely out of place in this cruel world. His tendency of escaping to his fantasy, and at one point make conscience of it, makes this a superb contrast. He tried really hard to find the balance and resolve of facing his ideals and the reality he was in, occasionally hoping others will simply see from his pov. The other 2 girls personalities started out at the 2 different ends of each spectrum before gradually crossing over to the opposite side. It wasn't always clear cut black and white, their motives sometimes are merely an extension of their circumstances. The manga is also filled with thematic symbolism that can go from being disturbingly twisted to emotionally poignant.

A bittersweet ending.
 

Usobuko

Banned
Wow Nagasarete Airantou still continuing. I would have thought the artstyle hampers its longevity in today's world.

Kuu Neru Futari Sumu Futari seems like a good read.
 

Usobuko

Banned
Forgot to say pretty nice to see Baby Steps hitting 85k+ on its second week. It usually opens with 25-35k and it goes down from there.
 
Oricon Comic Rankings August 18th - 24th


02. 279,751 *,279,751 Tokyo Ghoul Vol.13
39. *24,187 *,460,194 Tokyo Ghoul Vol.12
47. *21,382 *,464,833 Tokyo Ghoul Vol.11
48. *21,319 *,452,713 Tokyo Ghoul Vol.7
49. *21,312 *,453,482 Tokyo Ghoul Vol.8
50. *21,299 *,512,074 Tokyo Ghoul Vol.1


Yo look at that Tokyo Ghoul sales. New Vol 13 sold really well for its first week. Anime doing wonders even though it's mediocre. Oh Viz please release a English version of Tokyo Ghoul. Also that +500K for Vol 1. Japan you've done good.
 

Busaiku

Member
If I really did not like the 1st volume of Terraformars (part of that may be because I paid for 2 copies), would there be any point in getting more?
I didn't think it was so stupid that it was fun, I just thought it was so stupid that it was stupid.
 

Zweizer

Banned
If I really did not like the 1st volume of Terraformars (part of that may be because I paid for 2 copies), would there be any point in getting more?
I didn't think it was so stupid that it was fun, I just thought it was so stupid that it was stupid.

It's pretty much the same thing so if you didn't like the first volume you should avoid the rest.
 
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