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Phoenician_Viking
Banned
The arrancar arc should have lasted only 2.5 years, but due to the espada´s popularity, Kubo was forced to prolong the arc by his editors.
How it would be a perfect ending while there´s still so much we don´t know that´s unfolding right now?
brotkasten
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One Punch-Man
This was pretty good. Murata did once again an excellent job with the art. I thought Stingers' design was pretty cool. The last planel was also pretty badass.
I also feel like DTL was onto something with his Saitama x Genos avatar. Those two living together like that? No way they're not in a relationship. Except that Genos is clearly the submissive one.
This was pretty good. Murata did once again an excellent job with the art. I thought Stingers' design was pretty cool. The last planel was also pretty badass.
I also feel like DTL was onto something with his Saitama x Genos avatar. Those two living together like that? No way they're not in a relationship. Except that Genos is clearly the submissive one.
grandjedi6
Master of the Google Search
Yeah, I always figured as much. Once the Grimjaw fight ended I always felt that Kubo was just bored with what he was writing. His overarching storyline and development climaxed with that fight and the story should have moved forward. But alas, everyone started struggling with their fights, the captains randomly appeared to save them, the Orihime plotline grounded to a halt and the pacing just died.
I still remember the stark contrast in quality between the Turn back the Pendulum arc and the present day chapters immediately preceding and succeeding it. The guy just didn't give a fuck anymore about the Failure Five's attempts to rescue Deus Ex Boobs.
I don't think that I'd posted all of them before so here ya go.
I'm surprised that
a.)Hikaru no Go was as popular as it was
and
b.) Yu-gi-oh was not as popular as I thought.
ColossalLazy
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One Punch-Man 23
Those squids have got nothing on Ika Musume.
Those squids have got nothing on Ika Musume.
Dedication Through Light
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brotkasten
Member
Started Parks and Recs again. Amy is so cute as news anchor. <3
I really wish mangaka would stop listening to their editors, when it comes to exploiting the manga's current popularity. If the mangaka has a certain vision and story path, then he should follow it.
I really wish mangaka would stop listening to their editors, when it comes to exploiting the manga's current popularity. If the mangaka has a certain vision and story path, then he should follow it.
Dedication Through Light
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I guess Im operating under the opinion that most series dont ever conclude by answering and closing every single link and Bleach's current arc is already falling under this (for example, Kubo has yet to address what even Unohana's Bankai does definitively).
Fullbring arc didnt really add much to the story (plot fanservice for Ichigo enthusiasts), and Im tethering on the opinion that this war arc, is a bit maybe unnecessary, we already had past stuff with the Shinigami and Quincy past, Ichigo's origin story is basically playing right into the hand of speculation with no surprises due to all the hints given, the various history details the different characters have presented could have easily been shared in a data book/novelization (consider they basically each only said like four sentences worth of content even), Isshin and Masaki's meeting could have been a one shot released years done the road...That is to say, if Bleach had ended with Aizen's defeat, then it would have been a fitting end assuming alternate means of delivering content were taken.
Genos is the money. It's that simple.
I'm sure when we switch back to Kenpachi, or the next time we see him, it will be made more clear
You can say that again. Worst arc in Bleach, added almost nothing. I dont even want fullbring powers to become relevant again though, and especially not Xcution (who were teased as having gone to Soul Society.. which is a a perfectly fine "end" to their stories for me)
I agree with this but I definitely think having all the loose ends (Isshin's backstory, unrevealed bankais, quincies, soul king and squad 0) tied up with this final arc is also a good way to go.
We'll see though, it seems the plot is headed towards a counter-invasion of some sort on the Quincies ice castle, but I dont think Ichigo has any motivation to go.
And if a character gets kidnapped again, I will be so mad.
And he cleans the toilets.
so to speak.
He also cooks the food. Actually does Saitama do anything but sit on his ass and read manga?
Dedication Through Light
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Grocery shopping when theres sales.
brotkasten
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That's how it always starts, but I'm sure they're past that. He's paying Saitama to be his mentor and yet he's not learning anything. I'm sure Genos noticed that and yet he's still hanging around Saitama? Oh please ... I'm sure he gets one punched every now and then, if you get what I'm saying.
brotkasten
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Just started EP15. I I didn't know I missed that many episodes.
And Genos is a tough robot, I'm sure he can handle a punch or two.
Phoenician_Viking
Banned
According to Kubo interview Grimmjow would have died in the first match with Ichigo or at least very early on. Well Bleach is not the only Shonen that prolongs things because of popularity. I just wish it was not on the expense of pace, and story.
I wish that too but it´s not an option. I am 00% sure that Kubo wanted to kill Byakuya but his editors told him not to. this is not only apply to Bleach for instance Kishimoto´s editors told him to add a rival to Naruto, and that was how Sasuke was created. Same thing with Oda and the 11 supernova. The editors should butt the fuck out of people´s own creation.
There´s literally to much of a mystery. Isshin, the royal guard, the soul king, Urahara, Ryuuken and the quincies, these are very important to the manga and can´t just end it. He does not even need to dive in Aizen´s history because it´s great that he is a mystery and i know his motivation already.
Again, the fullbring arc added plenty to the story.
- It developed Ichigo further
- It explained Chad´s powers.
- It explained the whole shinigami badge thing, and substitute shinigami which was alluded much earlier in the manga.
- The reason why Soul Society had the strict sub shinigami policy
- The Ginjou past and his relationship with the shinigami most likely be explained in Isshin´s.
No one was kidnapped in the Fullbring arc. So are you ok with the SH being separated every arc and each has his own adventure?
TacticalFox88
Banned
Aizen is still one of the best parts about Bleach.
I'm in the minority on this, but I'll stand by it to the end of time:
Aizen is a Villain Sue done absolutely right.
I'm in the minority on this, but I'll stand by it to the end of time:
Aizen is a Villain Sue done absolutely right.
Aizen ruined the series to me. One of the worst villain ever.. He did start so good.. he is the main reason why I drop the series.
Phoenician_Viking
Banned
Aizen is my favorite villain in the all of Shonen, past and present. His speeches are amazing. I love them.
TacticalFox88
Banned
Look at this handsome motherfucker.
You know you love him.
You need to post more, you fell behind Kurita.
One Punch Man 23
It's ironic how Saitama is supposed to be the mentor, but Genos dispenses most of the necessary information.
Dedication Through Light
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What was the point of explaining much of that when it held and still holds no significance. Shinigami badge has not been in the story this arc, Chad, well knowing his powers has still held little significance across the whole spectrum of Bleach. Removing everything the Fullbring arc covered, affects nothing in the current arc at all. Unless Tite Kubo is planning for this arc to last many years, I dont think many points will actually be touched upon.
Pretty shitty haircut though
Look at this handsome motherfucker.
You know you love him.
All of you may be all happy and cheerful now when you say all these things, but the day will come when one of you will quote God's Beard after he put a URL in his post (I mean c'mon, it's not such a far-fetched proposition there, really now) and the moon will absorb the sun and you will think "oh man it's that thing upandaway talked about! I know what I musOH GOD I'M IN THE OP WHO WHAT
SOMEONE GET ME OUT I HAVE STAGE FRIGHT THIS IS SCARY
Dedication Through Light
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Loveless vol 5
Kind of sad volume as a whole. Seimei being potentially alive was kind of on the shocking side though I guess somewhat predictable. I hope Soubi truly doesnt know and isnt purposefully keeping it secret from Ritsuka, or else thatd be mean. Worst of all is the mom, the abuse towards Ritsuka is way intense and insane, and I wonder how the writer could write it since she herself, has a daughter too. Poor Ritsuka.
Kind of sad volume as a whole. Seimei being potentially alive was kind of on the shocking side though I guess somewhat predictable. I hope Soubi truly doesnt know and isnt purposefully keeping it secret from Ritsuka, or else thatd be mean. Worst of all is the mom, the abuse towards Ritsuka is way intense and insane, and I wonder how the writer could write it since she herself, has a daughter too. Poor Ritsuka.
brotkasten
Member
Totally worth for the reveal scene, though.
I like the bang thing. It's cool.
retcon: wait it wasn't always like that? then it depends on how his previous one was
Save 'N Quit
Banned
Kuroko no Basket 210
Well its about time Kise finally appears.
And Akashi already being recommended as captain should at least move the flashback a little more quicker.
Well its about time Kise finally appears.
And Akashi already being recommended as captain should at least move the flashback a little more quicker.
brotkasten
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Infinite Justice
Member
Plus he got a mullet LOL
TacticalFox88
Banned
His new look is infinitely more appealing. In fact, I probably wouldn't like him half as much if not for his badass appearance.
That being said, Kubo draws him FAR better than the anime team does, although they do have their moments from time to time.
That being said, Kubo draws him FAR better than the anime team does, although they do have their moments from time to time.
Dedication Through Light
Member
Maybe in Early Bleach but at least in current times, I thought Bleach anime has looked identical to the manga art.
brotkasten
Member
His new BDSM look?
Maybe the anime team tries not to make everyone look the same.
Aizen is helpless against duct tape. It's his one weakness!
Glass Rebel
Member
This panel reminded me how much cooler Aizen was as evil Clark Kent.
pretty much
new Aizen looks a bit like a douche
brotkasten
Member
To be fair, duct tape can be a really powerful tool.
If only the captains had tried that earlier.
TacticalFox88
Banned
They were too busy not using their bankai.
BassForever
Member
Aizen made Bleach go from a fun shonen series to an epic shonen series. If he doesn't return in some major capacity before the series ends I will be disappoint
Phoenician_Viking
Banned
UGH. This again?
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