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You used to be cool man, you used to be cool.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Nicoichi
So someone took the okama storyline from Gintama and crossed it with Usagi Drop... and somehow, this is still less weird than the second half of Usagi Drop. lol
So someone took the okama storyline from Gintama and crossed it with Usagi Drop... and somehow, this is still less weird than the second half of Usagi Drop. lol
Dedication Through Light
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Slam Dunk 100 - 133
Was really an entirely baffling set of events, how does a team with the all star first year, that even Kiyota seemed afraid of, the epically awesome Rukawa, the king of rebounds, the tensai even, Sakuragi, the MVP Mitsui, and great point guard Miyagi, with Gori, and the legendary coach Anzai, lose. I havent been this disappointed with a series in awhile. At least in the case of the other basketball series I encountered, the loss was actually believable since the opponent was just a true monster of the generation of miracles and no way could misdirection help in that case. I dont know, it was just hard to read that page against Ryonan when Sakuragi was all crying, I didnt expect to be caught up in tears in this, I want to be left all pumped up and cheering as they blow their way against the other teams bad thoughts about Shokoku as they completely obliterate the competition and win. Hopefully no more loses or close encounters
Best moment was easily Rukawa being a one man team and managing to keep them in the game and so close to catching up, definitely the true star. I want to see Sendoh play for real.
Was really an entirely baffling set of events, how does a team with the all star first year, that even Kiyota seemed afraid of, the epically awesome Rukawa, the king of rebounds, the tensai even, Sakuragi, the MVP Mitsui, and great point guard Miyagi, with Gori, and the legendary coach Anzai, lose. I havent been this disappointed with a series in awhile. At least in the case of the other basketball series I encountered, the loss was actually believable since the opponent was just a true monster of the generation of miracles and no way could misdirection help in that case. I dont know, it was just hard to read that page against Ryonan when Sakuragi was all crying, I didnt expect to be caught up in tears in this, I want to be left all pumped up and cheering as they blow their way against the other teams bad thoughts about Shokoku as they completely obliterate the competition and win. Hopefully no more loses or close encounters
Best moment was easily Rukawa being a one man team and managing to keep them in the game and so close to catching up, definitely the true star. I want to see Sendoh play for real.
Ultra Red v3
Sen vs. Gorou was kinda a letdown, a female fighter has no place in my hot blooded battle manga. No but seriously, Gorou is supposed to be this strong girl who wants to prove that girls can win against boys and then got shafted with a quick but useless fighting style if her opponent can take some punches. It also doesn't help that she loses in the first real fight we see her participating in even though it was against the MC.
Even Taiga vs. Wanatabe was more entertaining and that was a total beat down. Only one volume left, this cannot end well.
Sen vs. Gorou was kinda a letdown, a female fighter has no place in my hot blooded battle manga. No but seriously, Gorou is supposed to be this strong girl who wants to prove that girls can win against boys and then got shafted with a quick but useless fighting style if her opponent can take some punches. It also doesn't help that she loses in the first real fight we see her participating in even though it was against the MC.
Even Taiga vs. Wanatabe was more entertaining and that was a total beat down. Only one volume left, this cannot end well.
Save 'N Quit
Banned
Blazblue Remix Heart 1
Thought I give this a chance since I'm in need of some Blazblue. Don't really have an opinion on Mai besides looking alot like Dizzy from Guilty Gear. Kinda spoiled myself on the "reveal" before reading though it was pretty apparent when Mai was going in the wrong restroom. Art is nice and while I'm not exactly keen on the story, I am kinda interested in seeing the girls/Jin time at the academy.
Also while I do appreciate the fanservice, I'm not really into seeing a naked Makoto, Tsubaki, and especially Noel.
Thought I give this a chance since I'm in need of some Blazblue. Don't really have an opinion on Mai besides looking alot like Dizzy from Guilty Gear. Kinda spoiled myself on the "reveal" before reading though it was pretty apparent when Mai was going in the wrong restroom. Art is nice and while I'm not exactly keen on the story, I am kinda interested in seeing the girls/Jin time at the academy.
Also while I do appreciate the fanservice, I'm not really into seeing a naked Makoto, Tsubaki, and especially Noel.
ColossalLazy
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New Magi is out.
Magi 178
Titus fate sucks. More information about King Solomon was good.
Here comes the Kou empire.
Magi 178
Titus fate sucks. More information about King Solomon was good.
Here comes the Kou empire.
Dedication Through Light
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brotkasten
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One Piece 671-672
After reading Berserk for a while, it's hard going back to One Piece.
The art is a mess, many panels are full of crap and there seems to be a lack of focus. This constant going back and forth between the scenes is really annoying. Luffy was able to grab Caesar thanks to his haki and the gas didn't have an effect on him, because something about Impel Down. Cut, next scene back to Law, who's on the floor and talking to a person I don't remember. Monet is some kind of spy, okay. Law gets beaten down, again. Cut, back to Luffy, Robin and Franky, who are suddenly all unconscious. Apparently Caesar beat them all without touching them. Conquerer haki was mentioned. What, but Luffy knows that shit, how could he be affected by some weak ass guy like Caesar. Cut, back to Zoro and Sanji. Samurai dude gets his body back, can cut fire. Cool. Zoro gets curious.
Looks like I have to get used to this style of story telling again.
After reading Berserk for a while, it's hard going back to One Piece.
The art is a mess, many panels are full of crap and there seems to be a lack of focus. This constant going back and forth between the scenes is really annoying. Luffy was able to grab Caesar thanks to his haki and the gas didn't have an effect on him, because something about Impel Down. Cut, next scene back to Law, who's on the floor and talking to a person I don't remember. Monet is some kind of spy, okay. Law gets beaten down, again. Cut, back to Luffy, Robin and Franky, who are suddenly all unconscious. Apparently Caesar beat them all without touching them. Conquerer haki was mentioned. What, but Luffy knows that shit, how could he be affected by some weak ass guy like Caesar. Cut, back to Zoro and Sanji. Samurai dude gets his body back, can cut fire. Cool. Zoro gets curious.
Looks like I have to get used to this style of story telling again.
Sora no Shita Yane no Naka vol 1-2 End
Have I fallen so low that I'm getting life lessons about finding employment from a moe NEET girl?
Decent 4koma about job hunting with a nice ending.
For what it's worth, I didn't drop it cause it was bad, I just sorta forgot about it.
Have I fallen so low that I'm getting life lessons about finding employment from a moe NEET girl?
Decent 4koma about job hunting with a nice ending.
For what it's worth, I didn't drop it cause it was bad, I just sorta forgot about it.
Crash Station
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Nicoichi
So someone took the okama storyline from Gintama and crossed it with Usagi Drop... and somehow, this is still less weird than the second half of Usagi Drop. lol
Mrs. Doubtfire, the manga.
Oh, well that happens with like half the manga I read. I did that with YKK and I've been meaning to start reading it again.
Buddha is amazing.
Ultra Red v4 (end)
Good lord Yuu's and his father's background story was ridiculously cheesy and stereotyped, all the drama because of some miscommunication. Yuu vs. Sen was full of asspulls but still fun so I didn't mind that the grand finale got mostly skipped over. It would not have make much sense for them to go all out with such injuries anyway. At least we got the whole tournament which I wasn't so sure of. Let's act like the open plot line which got brought into play right before the end doesn't exist and move on.
Overall it was a forgettable experience, the art may be nice but there are way better martial arts manga than this, the "got axed"-like ending doesn't help either. I just wanted to set myself into the mood for Kongou Banchou before starting with Nanatsu no Taizai. I wished I just could have started with Nanatsu no Taizai right away like a normal person.
Good lord Yuu's and his father's background story was ridiculously cheesy and stereotyped, all the drama because of some miscommunication. Yuu vs. Sen was full of asspulls but still fun so I didn't mind that the grand finale got mostly skipped over. It would not have make much sense for them to go all out with such injuries anyway. At least we got the whole tournament which I wasn't so sure of. Let's act like the open plot line which got brought into play right before the end doesn't exist and move on.
Overall it was a forgettable experience, the art may be nice but there are way better martial arts manga than this, the "got axed"-like ending doesn't help either. I just wanted to set myself into the mood for Kongou Banchou before starting with Nanatsu no Taizai. I wished I just could have started with Nanatsu no Taizai right away like a normal person.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
You know, that's right.
Mixed with Japanese tragedy porn and pseudo-yuri hijinks of course. lol
(And a very... interesting ending. lol)
brotkasten
Member
One Piece 674
God, just shut up, Nami. The kids are clearly out of their mind. Just give them a good spanking and beat them unconscious.
God, just shut up, Nami. The kids are clearly out of their mind. Just give them a good spanking and beat them unconscious.
Mikoko deserves better than this deadbeat loser with no job or future.
You breathe oxygen, not Conquerer's Haki.
brotkasten
Member
But that was explained in a later chapter, when he did the same to Nami and Usopp, so it still felt stupid at that moment.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Nicoichi > Usagi Drop!
Are we talking overall or just Usagi Drop vol 1-4? Cause if it's the latter then it's gonna be tough to surpass it.
curlyfriski
Banned
Seven Deadly Sins is weird. It's both annoying and charming at the same time. The stupid cliched groping humor out and the dragged out battles with fodder enemies are so frustrating to read, but it's also got a personality and an adventurous sensibility that you don't see in something like Fairy Tail.
No need to be a dick about it.
No need to be a dick about it.
KAIJI, WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU
Marriage is the ultimate gamble.
brotkasten
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Wow, really? And you really don't think you're a bit too defensive here?
firehawk12
Subete no aware
It's a bit of a joke and they're not really that comparable. lol
Nicoichi is more a comedy about the main character's hijinks as a father-mother more than about his relationship with his kid. That comes up much later on, but it's mostly about his romcom hijinks with the non-blond in the picture.
Come on man, it's not like Griffith sacrificed everyone just for the sake of it. It's not like he actively wants to kill the enitire old band for no reason. He already achieved his goal.
brotkasten
Member
While that's true, Rickert knows the truth. Not that anyone would believe him, but it could still cause some disruption. If I were Griffith, I wouldn't take any chances.
Then why didn't Griffith kill him back at the graveyard of swords? He even had Zodd with him, Gutts wouldn't have been a problem.
brotkasten
Member
Yeah, it was the first time I acknowledged that Griffith on top was pretty bad for everyone.
Meccanical
Member
Kiba no Tabishounin - The Arms Peddler 1-40
I don't remember who recommended this, but it's pretty good.
The real star here is the setting. The setting is interesting as hell, always excited to see where it goes next.
I don't remember who recommended this, but it's pretty good.
The real star here is the setting. The setting is interesting as hell, always excited to see where it goes next.
brotkasten
Member
I don't know and yes, it seems like Griffith wouldn't kill him, but it still seems like a stupid idea to mention such a thing.
It gets good? I started this a year ago but it's didn't hold my interest at all.
EDIT:
Meh. Again I don't think Griffith is evil at all, nor is he really a bad guy. He's ambitious.
Meccanical
Member
Eh...kind of?
Like I said, it's mainly the setting that does it for me.
If you weren't intrigued by the setting immediately then it's probably not worth getting into.
ColossalLazy
Member
Glad you liked it. Hoping the translations dont take too long.
Crash Station
Member
Hayate 400
Did... did they just use the anime as an excuse to spoil upcoming events in the manga? That's some Medaka Box-level meta trolling right there.
Did... did they just use the anime as an excuse to spoil upcoming events in the manga? That's some Medaka Box-level meta trolling right there.
Well, I started it at the same time I started Berserk, so that would explain why I never continued. I'll give it another try later, maybe when I've caught up with Yotsubato! (if I ever).
After marathoning Berserk endlessly (I'm on 313, almost caught up... X_X) and then starting up Vagabond, One Piece reads like shit.
Oh. Well that doesn't sound that bad really.
I actually started it in the middle of Berserk, which was a bad idea. I never got past chapter 6. Now that I'm about to be done Berserk, I'm going to start Vagabond again from the beginning with impressions.
brotkasten
Member
I know it does, but I want to catch up and be done with it. As I said before, I actually like One Piee n a weekly basis.
I'm not sure what I'm going to read next. I might start Vagabond, but I think I need a different setting first.
And Yunan gets more and more interesting- Status