Dedication Through Light
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No faith in Sakamoto? Its been going since 2011, it shouldnt be getting stale I guess, in the context of the series still running.
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No faith in Sakamoto? Its been going since 2011, it shouldnt be getting stale I guess, in the context of the series still running.
Sanji needs some development. Dude is being really obnoxious about women ever since the timeskip. I thought after his defeat in Enies Lobby at the hands of the soap woman would have made him break his mantra, but that was like 8 years ago and he still aint do shit.
Him and Zoro need to have more bro-operation moments as well. They bicker but they're totally DTL for each other.
Him and Zoro need to have more bro-operation moments as well. They bicker but they're totally DTL for each other.
Even though it's been running since 2011, it probably only has ~12 chapters.
Dedication Through Light
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Apart from one manga in that magazine, in a quick random pick of 15 series seems most of them are three volumes or less. (and complete). I guess it wont be many volumes.
brotkasten
Member
I really like Sanji when he's serious, but god damn, do I wish he died between part 1 and 2.
Makes sense. Fellows magazine only has 26 issues out so most series published in the magazine won't have that many volumes out. However now that they switched format, there should be more chapters/volumes out faster.
I wouldn't worry about Sakamoto ending early to be honest. Off the top of my head, it's probably the second best selling manga they are publishing (first being A Bride's Story) so I'm sure they will do everything to milk that success.
Laughing Banana
Weeping Pickle
If you ship people with clashing personalities than wouldn't it be with Kaho?
Unless you mean clashing by being very different, instead of actually clashing.
Uh hmm, yeah, I meant very different. Kaho actually has a similar personality as him, though she's cool too.
This manga's brand of humor is fantastic, btw. I adore it so much.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Have you read Kyou Kara Ore Wa?
It's pretty much the same brand of humour, though I think the author has refined it quite a bit in Ocha Nigosu.
It's pretty much the same brand of humour, though I think the author has refined it quite a bit in Ocha Nigosu.
flintstryker
Banned
Black Joke 1-3
I really don't know how I should feel about this. I thought the first chapter was pretty bad, but the setting in general is alright. I really don't like the art, especially the action scenes and the face of the main character's partner. Not to mention the semi-realistic setting and then the overly ridiculous shit that happens, like the Italian mobster who got paralyzed after an attack, then build his own high tech wheelchair and hunts the attacker in his Ferrari down with it. He killed him by him over with his super wheelchair. What sounds potentially awesome, comes over as ridiculous and stupid.
I'll finish this volume and then decide whether to drop it or not.
Haha its much more ridiculous than that.
brotkasten
Member
I've read it and I didn't think it was as ridiculous. However, the fight that followed ... well, I posted the beginning of it on the last page. I'm pretty sure I' going to drop it.
Touch vol 8
Poor Tatsuya, got traded away from the boxing club to the baseball club just for a signed picture from Takahashi Rumiko.
Adachi is really taking his time in transforming Tatsuya to Kazuya 2.0. Looking at the volumes count, the first time the school will compete they will probably lose and won't qualify to the Koshien. Unless Adachi really halts down the pacing of the manga and spends more time on the games, I can't see them only competing for one tournament.
Poor Tatsuya, got traded away from the boxing club to the baseball club just for a signed picture from Takahashi Rumiko.
Adachi is really taking his time in transforming Tatsuya to Kazuya 2.0. Looking at the volumes count, the first time the school will compete they will probably lose and won't qualify to the Koshien. Unless Adachi really halts down the pacing of the manga and spends more time on the games, I can't see them only competing for one tournament.
flintstryker
Banned
Funny thing is I pretty much love this manga specifically because its so ridiculous.
Anyways 7 seed 1-6, I was sold from the first chapter I am really enjoying the premise though as of now the characters are as cliched as fuck.
Dedication Through Light
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Rinne no Lagrange: Akatsuki no Memoria 10
Should have definitely expected the manga would put the memoria there and then make her even go full on nekkid to have us see it, I cant. At least we were back to good ole Ovid action and potentially everyone against these renegades and bandits.
Still oftentimes, the manga is much better than some of the anime.
Should have definitely expected the manga would put the memoria there and then make her even go full on nekkid to have us see it, I cant. At least we were back to good ole Ovid action and potentially everyone against these renegades and bandits.
Still oftentimes, the manga is much better than some of the anime.
FlutterPuffs
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Good to hear. Keep going, it gets pretty great.
This was bought to you by the 7 Seeds Defense Force
Dedication Through Light
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Code:Breaker 215
The sixth flame finally, but why such an odd power for those scenes.Everyone all nekkid on Ogami, that seemed a bit excessive and extreme. Toki needs to rush on over.
The sixth flame finally, but why such an odd power for those scenes.Everyone all nekkid on Ogami, that seemed a bit excessive and extreme. Toki needs to rush on over.
brotkasten
Member
I'd probably like it more if the art wasn't so terrible.
Also, it's rare too see someone enjoying 7 Seeds right from the beginning. Not all of the characters are as cliched as they seem.
Laughing Banana
Weeping Pickle
Adachi's best work is still H2, in my opinion.
So many feels reading that one, although it's unfortunate that the best girl chose the wrong guy at the end
Although Touch is indeed a good read too.
Adachi's best work is still H2, in my opinion.
So many feels reading that one, although it's unfortunate that the best girl chose the wrong guy at the end
Although Touch is indeed a good read too.
H2 is gonna be next on the list of Adachi manga to read. In fact, I'm planning on reading every major work he wrote in the next 3 months.
FlutterPuffs
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Yeah I did that. It's fun. All of his major works has a somewhat similar storyline and protagonist but it's just a joy to read.
Passive Assassin
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Medaka Box 180
There has to be one more arc after this.
There has to be one more arc after this.
brotkasten
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Black Joke 9
Dodging a bullet by doing a backflip into the car.
Yeah, I'm done here. I usually like it when it gets ridiculous, but this manga does nothing for me and that guy's face just pisses me off to no end.
Dodging a bullet by doing a backflip into the car.
Yeah, I'm done here. I usually like it when it gets ridiculous, but this manga does nothing for me and that guy's face just pisses me off to no end.
Solanin
Well, I finally got around to watch this. I kept putting it off cause I liked the feeling that there are some Asano related works that I can experience through for the first time. Plus I always feared this adaptation will suck so I was hesitant to watch it.
For far better or worse, the movie followed the manga's plot too closely. There few minor scenes here and there that were left out or changed, but outside of that, it was a very faithful adaptation. Which is fine since the source material didn't get butchered, but the movie felt too safe. It didn't do anything to stand out.
The movie handled most of the key scenes very well, especially the final concert which exceeded my expectations. However, there was some screwups. For example, Asano's signature use of black panels with text on them for characters thoughts or narration just doesn't translate well to movies. A particular key scene involving Taneda ended up being not as emotional as manga version. I also missed Asano's close up panels which that particular scene was completely changed in the movie to this inferior take.
Essentially what I'm trying to get at is that I missed Asano's quirks and writing style in this movie. For example, all these surreal bizarre scenes like Taneda's inner thoughts or Billy's Moon visit are gone from the movie. Also all the small comedic moments between all the characters are gone which detracted a lot from developing them and all their charm was gone. Meiko in particular suffered a lot from these cuts. She just didn't feel strong and had a weak presence throughout the movie. Which is totally different from manga Meiko who in the second half was dedicated to accomplishing her goal and was just a better lead character.
In the end it's still Solanin and will recommend it to any fan of the original story. However, without the Asano touch, the manga is still the far superior version. This movie is also a further proof that an adaptation of Punpun is nearly impossible.
Well, I finally got around to watch this. I kept putting it off cause I liked the feeling that there are some Asano related works that I can experience through for the first time. Plus I always feared this adaptation will suck so I was hesitant to watch it.
For far better or worse, the movie followed the manga's plot too closely. There few minor scenes here and there that were left out or changed, but outside of that, it was a very faithful adaptation. Which is fine since the source material didn't get butchered, but the movie felt too safe. It didn't do anything to stand out.
The movie handled most of the key scenes very well, especially the final concert which exceeded my expectations. However, there was some screwups. For example, Asano's signature use of black panels with text on them for characters thoughts or narration just doesn't translate well to movies. A particular key scene involving Taneda ended up being not as emotional as manga version. I also missed Asano's close up panels which that particular scene was completely changed in the movie to this inferior take.
Essentially what I'm trying to get at is that I missed Asano's quirks and writing style in this movie. For example, all these surreal bizarre scenes like Taneda's inner thoughts or Billy's Moon visit are gone from the movie. Also all the small comedic moments between all the characters are gone which detracted a lot from developing them and all their charm was gone. Meiko in particular suffered a lot from these cuts. She just didn't feel strong and had a weak presence throughout the movie. Which is totally different from manga Meiko who in the second half was dedicated to accomplishing her goal and was just a better lead character.
In the end it's still Solanin and will recommend it to any fan of the original story. However, without the Asano touch, the manga is still the far superior version. This movie is also a further proof that an adaptation of Punpun is nearly impossible.
Crash Station
Member
Medaka Box 188
So they introduced a new set of characters just to have them beaten off-panel? Dammit Nisio.
So they introduced a new set of characters just to have them beaten off-panel? Dammit Nisio.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Blade of the Immortal 202
God this chapter was badass.
Nice reflections on the man Habaki has become, as well as what happened to the itto-ryu. It really has been a series of loss, death and regret.
God this chapter was badass.
Nice reflections on the man Habaki has become, as well as what happened to the itto-ryu. It really has been a series of loss, death and regret.
I could have told you this but you would have read it anyway.
So, the Magi anime ended today. They "adapted" 116 chapters in 25 episodes for season 1. They announced Season 2 (specifically the Magnostadt arc) will start Fall 2013. The next season will definitely have to be 2-cour, since they'll probably be adapting everything up to where the manga is now and beyond that. There are 62 more chapters now, but a year from now there should be another 50 chapters.
Sounds like it's just right if the anime plans on adapting everything and the manga ends in a year's time. When Magi ends at Chapter 230 or whatever, I will be back to post icalledit.gif over and over! Don't forget me!
Sounds like it's just right if the anime plans on adapting everything and the manga ends in a year's time. When Magi ends at Chapter 230 or whatever, I will be back to post icalledit.gif over and over! Don't forget me!
A Huge Battleship
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Medaka Box 188
So many fantastic fight scenes this chapter. I knew she was going to get through things relatively quickly, but I wasn't expecting it to be quite this fast.
So many fantastic fight scenes this chapter. I knew she was going to get through things relatively quickly, but I wasn't expecting it to be quite this fast.
That's why it cannot be his best work.Adachi's best work is still H2, in my opinion.
So many feels reading that one, although it's unfortunate that the best girl chose the wrong guy at the end
Although Touch is indeed a good read too.
It does handle the baseball part better than any of his other works.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Pretty Face 1
Man, things escalated pretty quickly. One moment you're nearly dead, the next moment you have the face of your crush and living in her house as her sister.
Man, things escalated pretty quickly. One moment you're nearly dead, the next moment you have the face of your crush and living in her house as her sister.
You know how it goes Anti
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
It's just life man.
Phoenician_Viking
Banned
So, the Magi anime ended today. They "adapted" 116 chapters in 25 episodes for season 1. They announced Season 2 (specifically the Magnostadt arc) will start Fall 2013. The next season will definitely have to be 2-cour, since they'll probably be adapting everything up to where the manga is now and beyond that. There are 62 more chapters now, but a year from now there should be another 50 chapters.
Sounds like it's just right if the anime plans on adapting everything and the manga ends in a year's time. When Magi ends at Chapter 230 or whatever, I will be back to post icalledit.gif over and over! Don't forget me!
You are still going on about that huh
BassForever
Member
Medaka Box 188
Nice that we get to see everyone one last time
Nice that we get to see everyone one last time
brotkasten
Member
Aaaaaaaand it's on the list.Blade of the Immortal 202
God this chapter was badass.
Nice reflections on the man Habaki has become, as well as what happened to the itto-ryu. It really has been a series of loss, death and regret.
I need to stop torturing myself with bad manga.
You are still going on about that huh
When I'm right, you'll all bow down to my greatness!
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Do it, honestly I feel that the main plot is kinda aimless now as we're reaching the finale, but it's full of pretty amazing fights, fantastic art, and some pretty good drama here and there.
Also the violence is basically art, with the way he depicts it. The sheer brutality of it can be beautiful at times.
Phoenician_Viking
Banned
Your lists keep getting bigger and bigger. I wonder if you get intimidated and not start at all with reading the list
brotkasten
Member
Your lists keep getting bigger and bigger. I wonder if you get intimidated and not start at all with reading the list
You know what's worst? I still start reading manga that weren't even on my list. I dropped Black Joke and for some reason I don't remember, I started with Gangsta instead. It was pretty late, so I don't even know why or how I picked it up and if it even has a good translation group behind it. It has only 19 chapters so far, so that's not a big deal, but I should stop reading stuff that wasn't on my list. :lol
You know what the solution to that is? Not to have a list. I'm free to entertain any whim or recommendation that comes my way!
brotkasten
Member
But then I keep forgetting the good stuff with weird Japanese names and then I'll never read them! D:
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