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The Climber vol 2-8
I think I posted impressions about volume 1 when I read months ago, but in case I didn't, I liked it
The various posts about this series reminded me I had started the series and wanted to get the rest, but then forgot to buy more, so I remedied this month and got these yesterday.
I can't stand Buntaro too much. Compared to the other people, apart from Onishi (RIP), he's not the worst example of a human being, far from it, but I just can't stand his behaviour. His interpersonal skill levels are... well, 0 and the experiences in his life didn't help him to open up and sure, the stalker woman might have been stalkerish but you don't leave a person that just fell down the stairs like that (also, I don't feel like the stalker was too bad of a person, all things considered, when matched against the rest of the cast).
Obviously I realize that part of my problem with him is also in the way he's drawn. He's drawn with a face and expression that makes him look tough, it makes him look like someone that could stab you and not feel anything, while the truth is the exact opposite of that.
He's drawn in such a way that makes me expect him to act a way while he always does the opposite. The night on the alps, when he's shown taking a position after Kase died, had me think "oh, good, I almost can't believe he actually did it" only for it to turn into imagination a page later: he had imagined himself taking a stand but he didn't say or do anything, too shy, too scared, too indecisive.
In other words, I don't like Buntaro the man. I like instead Buntaro the climber. When he's climbing he's the best. It's like his real self finally comes out. Obviously, Buntaro the climber has his flaws too, as he tends to forget about everything else. I don't blame him for Onishi's death, but had he decided to turn around instead of being so immersed in the search for solitude, the tragedy could have been avoided.
I sort of like the dichotomy existence between him and the mountain. I feel like it's all in his head, personally, but the whole the mountains accepts you because you're alone (like the mountain), so keep being alone to keep being accepted by the mountain... is somewhat crazy but also awesome.
So, after 8 volumes, I like this manga even more. The art isn't as cool as in Innocent in my opinion, though it's still good and I'm not too interested in Buntaro as a person (mostly because of his lack of growth as a person, though) but as a man against/together with nature, it's a great work. I just hope to see more climbing in the next volumes.
I think I posted impressions about volume 1 when I read months ago, but in case I didn't, I liked it
The various posts about this series reminded me I had started the series and wanted to get the rest, but then forgot to buy more, so I remedied this month and got these yesterday.
I can't stand Buntaro too much. Compared to the other people, apart from Onishi (RIP), he's not the worst example of a human being, far from it, but I just can't stand his behaviour. His interpersonal skill levels are... well, 0 and the experiences in his life didn't help him to open up and sure, the stalker woman might have been stalkerish but you don't leave a person that just fell down the stairs like that (also, I don't feel like the stalker was too bad of a person, all things considered, when matched against the rest of the cast).
Obviously I realize that part of my problem with him is also in the way he's drawn. He's drawn with a face and expression that makes him look tough, it makes him look like someone that could stab you and not feel anything, while the truth is the exact opposite of that.
He's drawn in such a way that makes me expect him to act a way while he always does the opposite. The night on the alps, when he's shown taking a position after Kase died, had me think "oh, good, I almost can't believe he actually did it" only for it to turn into imagination a page later: he had imagined himself taking a stand but he didn't say or do anything, too shy, too scared, too indecisive.
In other words, I don't like Buntaro the man. I like instead Buntaro the climber. When he's climbing he's the best. It's like his real self finally comes out. Obviously, Buntaro the climber has his flaws too, as he tends to forget about everything else. I don't blame him for Onishi's death, but had he decided to turn around instead of being so immersed in the search for solitude, the tragedy could have been avoided.
I sort of like the dichotomy existence between him and the mountain. I feel like it's all in his head, personally, but the whole the mountains accepts you because you're alone (like the mountain), so keep being alone to keep being accepted by the mountain... is somewhat crazy but also awesome.
So, after 8 volumes, I like this manga even more. The art isn't as cool as in Innocent in my opinion, though it's still good and I'm not too interested in Buntaro as a person (mostly because of his lack of growth as a person, though) but as a man against/together with nature, it's a great work. I just hope to see more climbing in the next volumes.
Angry Grimace
Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
Also the fact that the truck is one of the most popular characters in Fuuka is pretty lol
Prison School ch. 214
This dude went from his goofy little cheer / clap combo to having his soul snatched, all within a few pages.
Tokyo Ghoul:re ch. 75
That last double-page spread actually looks very nice, though whatever the fuck Eto just turned into was the highlight - she's huge now. Good chapter.
This dude went from his goofy little cheer / clap combo to having his soul snatched, all within a few pages.
Tokyo Ghoul:re ch. 75
That last double-page spread actually looks very nice, though whatever the fuck Eto just turned into was the highlight - she's huge now. Good chapter.
OniBarubary
Banned
New Gate 17
I'm seriously debating just picking up the LNs if the focus of them turns into the MC doing stuff with Schnee. Schnee is the best. Fuck the real world, you already have the perfect woman with you in this one and she's probably the only character in the world who can actually hang on the same level as him.
I'm seriously debating just picking up the LNs if the focus of them turns into the MC doing stuff with Schnee. Schnee is the best. Fuck the real world, you already have the perfect woman with you in this one and she's probably the only character in the world who can actually hang on the same level as him.
dakkumauji
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Sir Blaming
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Helck 1-2
Manga with overpowered characters are all the rage right now huh?
I hope that it continues to have this funny moments later on.
You'll see
striferser
Huge Nickleback Fan
Prison school 214
SAVAGE! I don't think Joe going to survive this.
SAVAGE! I don't think Joe going to survive this.
8 X 11 Printer Paper
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T_T I miss the happy times in Helck.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
Nana to Kaoru 146
Ryouko the best
Ryouko the best
NCR Redslayer
NeoGAF's Vegeta
Oh
Yoooouuuu.
Tribes of Trusty
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Helck 50
More like Berserk than One Punch Man
Tonari No Kaibutsu Kun 1-4
Looks like your standard romcom fare
More like Berserk than One Punch Man
Tonari No Kaibutsu Kun 1-4
Looks like your standard romcom fare
Tribes of Trusty
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UQ Holder ! 118-122
HOLY SHIT FEATURING
HOLY SHIT FEATURING
______NEGI FREAKING SPRINGFIELD______
_____JACK "OP" RAKAN________
______YUE MAHOU-ONNA AYASE_________
______NODOKA USELESS MIYAZAKI______
FOR A WHOLE 3 PAGES BEFORE
A GOOFY EPISODE 1-LIKE POD RACE THAT NO ONE GIVES A SHIT ABOUT
_____JACK "OP" RAKAN________
______YUE MAHOU-ONNA AYASE_________
______NODOKA USELESS MIYAZAKI______
FOR A WHOLE 3 PAGES BEFORE
A GOOFY EPISODE 1-LIKE POD RACE THAT NO ONE GIVES A SHIT ABOUT
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
Kanojo wa Rokurokubi 1-15
Long neck moe. I approve
Long neck moe. I approve
OniBarubary
Banned
And people say you can't do manga/anime about the actual relationship and can only get together at the end of the manga/anime. Bullshit.
Following their relationship is so great.
Tribes of Trusty
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Spirit Circle 1-16
I remember reading this a few years ago, I'm glad someone decided to translate it again.
It's pretty great. The drawings are in the same style of Hoshi no Samidare, and frankly the plot is pretty damn interesting to boot.
That's the kind of manga, while being quite heavy, is really enthralling to read. Recommended.
I remember reading this a few years ago, I'm glad someone decided to translate it again.
It's pretty great. The drawings are in the same style of Hoshi no Samidare, and frankly the plot is pretty damn interesting to boot.
That's the kind of manga, while being quite heavy, is really enthralling to read. Recommended.
OniBarubary
Banned
PutOn 0 - Oneshot
Ha ha I get it, her personality is BOOBS! LOLOLOLOLOL
Ugh.
Anyways, it was fun. Nice art, funny MC. Shows promise.
Ha ha I get it, her personality is BOOBS! LOLOLOLOLOL
Ugh.
Anyways, it was fun. Nice art, funny MC. Shows promise.
Angry Grimace
Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
I have no goddamn idea why the race in UQ Holder is taking place other than creepy fanservice. I mean Ken basically wrote it so the only relevant girl is Kirie anyways.
Tribes of Trusty
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Character and...plot development ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
Spirit Circle 19
nabe_shogun
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Pretty much, the other two have no chance at all.
OniBarubary
Banned
Always
Smiles and Cries
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I miss Naruto 
Dedication Through Light
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I miss Naruto
Boruto is really good.
BassForever
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Considering how Touta has acted up to this point I totally expect him to be like "sure I'll date all of you" without even considering what that means.
8 X 11 Printer Paper
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Jitsu wa Watashi wa 124
The ship has sank, then caught on fire,imploded, exploded and got sent to hell......
The ship has sank, then caught on fire,imploded, exploded and got sent to hell......
RockTurtle
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Jitsu wa Watashi wa ch124
i think breaking the space time continuum is justifiable in this situation
i think breaking the space time continuum is justifiable in this situation
OniBarubary
Banned
Jitsu wa Watashi wa 124
What a cop-out. Still, amusing
What a cop-out. Still, amusing
nabe_shogun
Member
jitsu wa watashi wa 124
lol, of course its Shimada
lol, of course its Shimada
nabe_shogun
Member
prison school 214
Joe went from leading the cheer to getting rekt pretty quick.
Joe went from leading the cheer to getting rekt pretty quick.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
Boku no Kanojo ga Majime Sugiru Shojo Bitch na Ken 10
shades of nisemonogatari
shades of nisemonogatari
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