BassForever
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I thought it entered a new arc zumou?
Hope it gets successful enough for someone to translate it.
You are forgetting the very real and tense stakes of him hitting the low score before the training camp starts. /s
From what I can gather from the viz podcast, it seems like they most likely added it because the editor for the series pushed really hard for it. And for the three people who like the series like myself.
HM or RxL is probably next cut. I guess we will get volume sales for it this week which should be the final nail in the coffin.
I think WNL should be good for a while. I figure HM, RxL, and presumably Cross Account get axed before it. Also HxH will be leaving at some point. So it has a nice buffer.
I'm not really fond of her whole tsundere act or the way she mindlessly walked into the vintage demonkin's trap by talking about the whole rebellion thing to the wrong people, but she's still better than Elsea and her obsession with cleaning and fire trucks~~~~~~~
I think the biggest flaw of the series is that it just keeps introducing characters and they don't do enough to warrant saying around for more than a couple scenes every three or four chapters (actually, I think that's the only reason why I still like Aqua's buddy). Hopefully all the goddesses get stabbed by more vintage agents and are forced to sit out of the plot for a couple chapters (or a hundred), because whenever more than one of them is on-scene at a time things inevitably devolve into "no, my host is the one who's the most worthy of Keima!" (and Diana blushing).
If anything, I'd rather just ship Katsuragi with Yokkyun and call it a day. Sub-Higurashi-quality waifus are serious business.
BassForever
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At the time the magazine publisher was trying to push laws to get rid of doujins
Mangaka of negima who was all for doujins was like "fuck that shit" and ended his series early in protest
I believe that's the cliff notes version I'm sure someone can give better details
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[img]https://s22.postimg.org/503z3bt3l/vs3_001.jpg[/img]The last part of Vector Spectacle had been translated!!
A worthy cause to fight for.
That played a part of it, but that was/is something Ken is continuing to do on the side as championing better/improving the copyright and IP laws in Japan and also the advancement of digital publishing (and also trying to figure out how to end the scanalation business, but less so than the other stuff).
Negima's ending at the time came about as Ken realised that, for the first time, he was in a position of power to get a better deal/contract out of WSM on his next series, and that was the greatest impetus for ending the series at the time and then starting a new manga under his own terms.
You can check back on the publishing schedule early on, and even how quickly Crunchyroll picked up the series for English distribution. Akamatsu had more power over his own IP now.
From what I recall of Negima, there was a big final battle where the main bad guy got away in the end. There weren't any real story arcs after that, just a bunch of transitory chapters leading up to the finale with the timeskip->dimension hop->somehow the good guys completely won ending. So what Akamatsu did was intentionally rush the series to a conclusion after that battle, so he could start a new series with the more favorable terms, but his long game the entire time was to use UQ Holder to eventually wind back around to the end of that final Negima battle and resume the story from there the way he always meant/wanted to, overwriting the original Negima ending, but this time with a better publishing contract?
A Huge Battleship
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Vector Spectacle Ge (3)
"A highly expressive piece that perfectly conveys the justified animosity towards the lowest of Gensokyo's lifeforms." - Bunbunmaru Art Supplement
"Through their uniquely stylised technique, the artist successfully creates a whirlpool of emotions that tugs at the heartstrings and speaks to the soul. A+." - Kakashi Culture Report
"I love Seija more than Battleship."- Unnamed Inchling
"I love cardboard, rusty nails and Zweizer more than Seija." - Unnamed Battleship
There's a part of me that resists the softening of Seija's contrarian heart, but it's blown away by just how freakin' good this mini-series is. I wouldn't have even thought it was possible to write gripping amanojaku romance before this. Here's hoping it isn't another 2 years until the next part's translated.
The Last Supper by Hokuto
"A highly expressive piece that perfectly conveys the justified animosity towards the lowest of Gensokyo's lifeforms." - Bunbunmaru Art Supplement
"Through their uniquely stylised technique, the artist successfully creates a whirlpool of emotions that tugs at the heartstrings and speaks to the soul. A+." - Kakashi Culture Report
"I love Seija more than Battleship."- Unnamed Inchling
"I love cardboard, rusty nails and Zweizer more than Seija." - Unnamed Battleship
There's a part of me that resists the softening of Seija's contrarian heart, but it's blown away by just how freakin' good this mini-series is. I wouldn't have even thought it was possible to write gripping amanojaku romance before this. Here's hoping it isn't another 2 years until the next part's translated.
Woke up, saw it and thought I was still dreaming! There's still another untranslated part from Reitaisai 14, and there should be more to come in the future.
A Huge Battleship
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Whoops, too much enthusiasm.
Yeah, that sums up Akamatsu's reasoning and what went down pretty well.
From the way it went down, I think he made the decision sometime a year before Negima's ending, so it wasn't rushed as much as there was never a graceful way to conclude Negima without the final battle being shown. So he just cut it out, and shown the conclusion of the series and went on with UQ Holder with the intention of eventually going back to the final conflict in Negima.
Beastars 39-41
While this chapters are cool in isolation, I dislike them in context.
The idea that Legosi can just go around and beat a criminal Syndicate by having a kung foo fight with dozens of experienced criminal, which are of a species that is physically superior at fighting than his own, is at complete odds with the narrative up to this point.
There were a few good moments, and the outcome of this will be interesting, but I hope this was a one off situation rather than something that will repeat itself in future arcs.
While this chapters are cool in isolation, I dislike them in context.
The idea that Legosi can just go around and beat a criminal Syndicate by having a kung foo fight with dozens of experienced criminal, which are of a species that is physically superior at fighting than his own, is at complete odds with the narrative up to this point.
There were a few good moments, and the outcome of this will be interesting, but I hope this was a one off situation rather than something that will repeat itself in future arcs.
Angry Grimace
Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
Well he's the God, of course. What did you expect?
A Huge Battleship
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Oni ga deru ka ja ga deru ka 5
Meh, the main characters have managed to irritate me enough already that I've basically lost any hope for this series. Definitely a textbook case of how not to handle a monster girl manga. There's little short of spider girl cocooning and eating the MC alive that could salvage my interest at this point.
Meh, the main characters have managed to irritate me enough already that I've basically lost any hope for this series. Definitely a textbook case of how not to handle a monster girl manga. There's little short of spider girl cocooning and eating the MC alive that could salvage my interest at this point.
Hope you're ready to fight giant insects and insane survivalists. Consider picking mountain climbing as a hobby.
I'm honored~
Medaka Box is getting a revised edition in Italy, with color pages and, the most important part, a redone translation. I'll have to buy it all again.
Also Kakegurui, Kuro, Ten Count got announced (all stuff I'm interested in). Funny how Kakegurui got announced right after I watched the first episode of the anime.
Also Kakegurui, Kuro, Ten Count got announced (all stuff I'm interested in). Funny how Kakegurui got announced right after I watched the first episode of the anime.
One Piece
Curious to see how this ends now. We didn't see Pudding for a while now. Aside from her though it looks like it's mostly over, escaping should be piece of cake.
From how that lady and the bird guy talked, it looked like the treasure chest had a specific something that explodes on impact and they knew what that something was. I'm super curious now. Maybe something related to devil fruits? A bit bummed that all we got was a tease after that huge explosion.
Curious to see how this ends now. We didn't see Pudding for a while now. Aside from her though it looks like it's mostly over, escaping should be piece of cake.
From how that lady and the bird guy talked, it looked like the treasure chest had a specific something that explodes on impact and they knew what that something was. I'm super curious now. Maybe something related to devil fruits? A bit bummed that all we got was a tease after that huge explosion.
I'm not against harem comedy, but at least have them fight over Keima as their hosts, since they have way more varied traits than the goddesses do.
TWGOK - Up to Ch211
I knew it'd be a matter of time before Keima would've had to court a grade schooler, but I didn't expect the plot to develop the way it did (sheesh, that Urara...).
I'm also now thinking that fire trucks just have to become a vital plot point someday, because otherwise Elsea's just a waste of a character~~~~
Stone Ocean
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Boku no Hero 145
Kirishima is steadily becoming my favourite character in the series
Kirishima is steadily becoming my favourite character in the series
Dedication Through Light
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More than Kaminari and Todoroki?!
Sibersk Esto
Banned
The chest had the energy steroids that Hody stole prior to Fishman Island that the minister of the right replaced with explosives.
Angry Grimace
Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
Elsie is there for non-stop moe purposes
The anime takes everyone's moe-level to like 10
Stone Ocean
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Wait did they talk about it before? Actually I think I remember something like that... the box had the original steroids that they mass produced?
Man I completely forgot so much of fishman island
Sibersk Esto
Banned
Yup. Can't blame you though, that chapter came out 5 years ago and we didn't get a flashback until this chapter.
One Piece ch872
They got lucky, but they made it out of the castle in one piece after all.
Watch as it backfires on him.
Kingdom ch524
Akou's troops are pretty ruthless.
Okusan ch48
They're working hard on the whole babies thing, lol. At least if there's any issue, it's medically not on Okusan's side.
She has a bright future ahead.
Nejimaki Kagyu ch56
I wonder what became of his role model. Not sure what he can do now, but he seems to be aware of the situation at least.
Rokudou no Onna-tachi ch44
Guess it's time for the festivities to begin.
Shokugeki no Soma ch223
Mimasaka doing work.
My Hero Academia ch145
He's grown I guess.
They got lucky, but they made it out of the castle in one piece after all.
Watch as it backfires on him.
Kingdom ch524
Akou's troops are pretty ruthless.
Okusan ch48
They're working hard on the whole babies thing, lol. At least if there's any issue, it's medically not on Okusan's side.
She has a bright future ahead.
Nejimaki Kagyu ch56
I wonder what became of his role model. Not sure what he can do now, but he seems to be aware of the situation at least.
Rokudou no Onna-tachi ch44
Guess it's time for the festivities to begin.
Shokugeki no Soma ch223
Mimasaka doing work.
My Hero Academia ch145
He's grown I guess.
Nrocinu777
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Oyasumi Punpun 1-45
What a wonderfully weird and depressing manga. I love it!
What a wonderfully weird and depressing manga. I love it!
Enjoy, and be sure to share your thoughts!
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
Capone is so good. The Supernovas were great introductions to the world, just need some more screentime for people like Killer and Urouge, who is already a fan favorite just because Urouge is one goofy mother fucker
nabe_shogun
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shokugeki no soma 223
Even with the help, Kuga is going to lose.
Mousou Telepathy 275 - 278
Its nice that Nanako actually said how she feels to Mana, but Mana doesn't even care and that reaction was hilarious.
Even with the help, Kuga is going to lose.
Mousou Telepathy 275 - 278
Its nice that Nanako actually said how she feels to Mana, but Mana doesn't even care and that reaction was hilarious.
Nrocinu777
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Will do!
Another one bites the dust.
Prepare for quite an emotional ride.
Punpun is next on my reread-list, just have to decide between german and english version.
One Piece 872
Brook still MVP, but man did Bege step up his game.
Looking forward to the next supernova to get some spotlight.
Nrocinu777
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Oyasumi Punpun 49
Oh Yuuichi, just why did you have to do that lol. EDIT: uuuuh oh noes
Oh Yuuichi, just why did you have to do that lol. EDIT: uuuuh oh noes
Dedication Through Light
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That 60K v1 for Robot x Laserbeam, surprised.
Poor Hungry Maries 16K.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2017-07-12/japanese-comic-ranking-july-3-9/.118732
Poor Hungry Maries 16K.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2017-07-12/japanese-comic-ranking-july-3-9/.118732
8 X 11 Printer Paper
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I guess the mangaka still has selling power even if fans seem to dislike the series, so Hungry Mary and Spring Weapon (Vol 2 came out the same week as HM, Stone and Robot, and didn't rank again) will be killed this next axing is my guess.
Somato's Kuro? Neat.
Dedication Through Light
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Oh nice Ten Count!!!
nabe_shogun
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I bought one of those 16K copies.
Nrocinu777
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Oyasumi Punpun 61
That fucking gelled hair lmao. Oh gawd everyone is lonely and I am so similar to mom punpun.
That fucking gelled hair lmao. Oh gawd everyone is lonely and I am so similar to mom punpun.
Principate
Saint Titanfall
Zulu got a popularity poll with the extra pages a few chapters a back. So regardless it would be excessively odd for it to be cancelled before or shortly after it's results were announced.
That is surprising. Guess that might be enough to keep RxL safe over a couple other series.
Pretty good for Dr. Stone too considering it already needed a reprint.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
Hungry Marie doesnt look like it will last, but RxL and Dr. Stone seem fine
Dedication Through Light
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Ace of Diamond Act 2 ch 86
Seto!!!
Furuya would make a good coach someday.
Seto!!!
Furuya would make a good coach someday.
nabe_shogun
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Jitsu wa Watashi wa 178
well, uh, a lot of things sure did just happen. Shits getting real.
well, uh, a lot of things sure did just happen. Shits getting real.
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