Heh, literal translation is also good.
I think the "problem" is that to market something overseas having a catchy name is more important than in Japan where it doesn't seem to be a dealbreaker when your title is simple.
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Heh, literal translation is also good.
I think the "problem" is that to market something overseas having a catchy name is more important than in Japan where it doesn't seem to be a dealbreaker when your title is simple.
From what I know, most manga titles do sound catchy or memorable in Japanese, but they don't when translated because...well, different languages.
I'm sure a lot of good English titles sound lame when translated to other languages too
I guess you're right yeah
BassForever
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7 deadly sins 203-207
Had to catch back up on this now that weekly manga recap is adding it to the line up. I forgot this was a flash back initially and was very confused. Not sure where this is going.
Had to catch back up on this now that weekly manga recap is adding it to the line up. I forgot this was a flash back initially and was very confused. Not sure where this is going.
BassForever
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In theory a filler second season that just kept Rin a little girl would probably be very well received.
Pls no.
For once we didn't get a name for girellari, let's enjoy it... a pun with Dungeons&Dragons is girella x10.
Stone Ocean
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My country is too much of a weeb to translate names, we just get stuff with the original names
This is awesome.
Why is English so bad.
Why are English localizers so terrible and DUMB.
The pun works in English too though doesn't it? it sounds fine to me
I wish localizers changed titles more often, the authors' English titles are usually broken english like in this case
ok yeah, I'm okay with Delicious in Dungeon, but I see your point
I'd have gone with Dungeons & Diners, or Dungeon Dinner if trademark issues
whatsinaname
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Dungeon Cuisine
Epicurious Dungeon
Or just leave it as Dungeon Meshi like they did with Barakamon
not really as catchy!
Wow, U19 really scared everyone off for translating the Jump Starts.
I mean it should, it was a really atrocious comic that used the unholy soul of Jack Chick for a Menials vs People who actauly knew what a Thatcher actually was story with all the stubbly of a Let's Player playing Exiles of Conan so yeah.
I mean it should, it was a really atrocious comic that used the unholy soul of Jack Chick for a Menials vs People who actauly knew what a Thatcher actually was story with all the stubbly of a Let's Player playing Exiles of Conan so yeah.
A Huge Battleship
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Melancholia 3
2nd most cheerful thing I've read today. It's a TBC, so I guess the next chapter'll show Mr 86 honouring her request. Either that or we'll see how deep the Mario hole goes.
2nd most cheerful thing I've read today. It's a TBC, so I guess the next chapter'll show Mr 86 honouring her request. Either that or we'll see how deep the Mario hole goes.
Black Bishop
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Natsunokumo Ch1-23: Just accidently stumbled across this little gem of a Sci-fi manga and what a little gem it is (In it's own weird little way). Only problem is I can't really begin to explain any of the plot related greatness as it all only makes sense by the end of the first arc.
If you're into Video games, Sci-fi and Psychology I'd give it a look in, just for how the first arc is dealt with on it's own.
The manga is set in a net-game VRMMO made up of many individual boards, what makes this interesting is the way certain communities are made up, with whole boards dedicated to helping people via role-play therapy inside the game itself. In addition you also have Assassin's, people who operate at the command of a therapist, who target addicts within the game itself expunging them from the game and helping them in their 'real-life'.
If you're into Video games, Sci-fi and Psychology I'd give it a look in, just for how the first arc is dealt with on it's own.
Gotta wait for Monday
I don't get why people are saying U19 is good though...
Art is bad, characters are stock, story is dumb
MetroidPrimeRib
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Melancholia 3
dowman what the fuck
dowman what the fuck
Turin Turambar
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my dude doesn't know the meaning of pulling punches
I don't think we were saying it was great or anything, just that a number of us couldn't see how people were reporting it as trash after one chapter primarily focused on setting up things
The initial posts about it were people saying it's the worse thing they ever read and other simply said it's not as bad as those people led them to believe.
Based on the first chapter I would say that the art is fine for a new mangaka and the actual premise itself isn't a bad idea for a story.
BassForever
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Yeah the story is dumb but at the same time its an interesting enough premise (anime codename knd) that I'm willing to give it a chance. Of the many dime a dozen shonen shit that jump picks up the world of U19 is certainly fairly unique. I wouldn't really call the characters stock since our lead is fairly unique in the world of shonen heroes, how many other shonen manga have their protagonist take on gender defying hobbies? The art is also fine its not eye gouging bad like Samon was and that somehow endured.
ColossalLazy
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Helck 89
The choice that is being given to Helck is a very harsh one. I cant help but think that the "King" is up to no good. Anyway, Anne won't let it happen.
Also, the Valentine Day omake was cute.
The choice that is being given to Helck is a very harsh one. I cant help but think that the "King" is up to no good. Anyway, Anne won't let it happen.
Also, the Valentine Day omake was cute.
Stone Ocean
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I mean, it's Downman, if you're not asking yourself "what the fuck" at every chapter something is wrong
Dedication Through Light
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Bad art in U19? What?
Stone Ocean
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Yeah I didn't get that either
I can understand the other complaints but the art seems pretty high quality so far.
MetroidPrimeRib
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The art in U19 is pretty good.
striferser
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Melancholia 3
Yo, what the fuck. This is dark....
Yo, what the fuck. This is dark....
Helck ch. 89
Kind of endearing how Vamirio immediately turns the offer down for him. I don't think Helck refuses here though. Not for that trade off.
The Promised Neverland ch. 27
This is certainly a plan alright. Emma's almost a little too proud of her idea, heh.
Melancholia ch. 3
A feel good chapter to cap off the night, thanks Sayman.
Kind of endearing how Vamirio immediately turns the offer down for him. I don't think Helck refuses here though. Not for that trade off.
The Promised Neverland ch. 27
This is certainly a plan alright. Emma's almost a little too proud of her idea, heh.
Melancholia ch. 3
A feel good chapter to cap off the night, thanks Sayman.
A Huge Battleship
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Maou-jou de Oyasumi 25
From the cradle to the grave. Your grave, princess. I'm unsure what the fuss over that fluff bug's predicament was, when it could've just been resurrected anyway. Well, maybe the demons have bigger hearts than I do.
My point is usually those who are so inclined usually don't wait but I haven't even seen spoilers for U19 chapter 2 or this week's (Prince Poro's Picture Diary or something?) Jump Start which means the comics suddenly got a hell of a lot more fluant or they just don't care too.
And given U19 was awful, I'm leaning towards the latter.
A Huge Battleship
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Murenase! Shiiton Gakuen 21
Pfft, when I was 4 days old I could already walk, talk and laugh at other people's misfortune. This chapter gets my seal of disapproval, fortunately there's a 2.57% chance of him being a reoccurring feature. Also plz no drill Miyubi.
Pfft, when I was 4 days old I could already walk, talk and laugh at other people's misfortune. This chapter gets my seal of disapproval, fortunately there's a 2.57% chance of him being a reoccurring feature. Also plz no drill Miyubi.
Maou-jou de Oyasumi ch25
On the bright side, she didn't cause any carnage this time. Truly, they ought to honor her desires more often.
Henjo - Hen na Joshi Kousei Amaguri Chiko ch21
She's true to her word at least, in that she successfully protected her, lol.
Murenase! Shiiton Gakuen ch21
This does raise the question: what defines a baby?
On the bright side, she didn't cause any carnage this time. Truly, they ought to honor her desires more often.
Henjo - Hen na Joshi Kousei Amaguri Chiko ch21
She's true to her word at least, in that she successfully protected her, lol.
Murenase! Shiiton Gakuen ch21
This does raise the question: what defines a baby?
So, I started Dungeon Meshi. It's pretty good. A lot of text but I still find the attention to detail very interesting. Also, I really like all the members of the party. A lot of deadpan expressions and Marsilla's reactions are always good. I hope the rumors of an anime adaptation are true.
Also, I read about 10 chapters of Kumo desu ga, nani ka?, the one about the girl transforming to a spider in a fantasy world. It's actually better than I expected. Similar premise to the one with the Slime, but the execution seems more interesting. Instead of turning her to a hero, she's basically a low level monster.
Also, I read about 10 chapters of Kumo desu ga, nani ka?, the one about the girl transforming to a spider in a fantasy world. It's actually better than I expected. Similar premise to the one with the Slime, but the execution seems more interesting. Instead of turning her to a hero, she's basically a low level monster.
This is such a weird train of thought
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