curlyfriski
Banned
Kids these days. Can't appreciate a series if it doesn't have special attacks and beams shooting out of the characters' assholes.
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Kids these days. Can't appreciate a series if it doesn't have special attacks and beams shooting out of the characters' assholes.
I generally agree with you but I still have to put Touch ahead of CG.
BassForever
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So I might have a problem guys, I just sat down writing all the series that I've either had interest in reading or seen you guys reading and want to check out and oh god what have I done.
Currently Reading: Monster
To Read:
Air Gear
Aku no Hana
Baby Steps
Beelzebub
Black Butler
Buso Renkin
Detective Conan
Dr. Slump
Elfen Lied
Eyeshield 21
Fist of the North Star
Gantz
Gintama
Hellsing
High School of the Dead
Inuyasha
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
Kekkaishi
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Prince of Tennis
Psyren
Ranma 1/2
Rave Master
Reborn!
Sailor Moon
Saint Seiya
Shaman King
Silver Spoon
Slam Dunk
Soul Eater
The World God Only Knows
Trigun/Maximum
To Love-Ru/Darkness
Zettai Karen Children
What have I done D:
Currently Reading: Monster
To Read:
Air Gear
Aku no Hana
Baby Steps
Beelzebub
Black Butler
Buso Renkin
Detective Conan
Dr. Slump
Elfen Lied
Eyeshield 21
Fist of the North Star
Gantz
Gintama
Hellsing
High School of the Dead
Inuyasha
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
Kekkaishi
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Prince of Tennis
Psyren
Ranma 1/2
Rave Master
Reborn!
Sailor Moon
Saint Seiya
Shaman King
Silver Spoon
Slam Dunk
Soul Eater
The World God Only Knows
Trigun/Maximum
To Love-Ru/Darkness
Zettai Karen Children
What have I done D:
There, done.
curlyfriski
Banned
Touch is a step behind Rough and Cross Game because I don't think Adachi's particular style has developed fully yet. There's a bit too much explicit stating of the themes going on, especially when the delinquent friend is involved ("take the stage, Tatsuya!"), where later Adachi is more subtle. I still think it's really good and rate it as the third best of his series, but it's a bit too typical sports shounen in parts for me.
Also, Aoba Tsukishima>>all others.
It's not that bad. It's sort of like watching a marathon of some procedural cop show.
Dedication Through Light
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Thats it? I have 110 on my wishlist to read . In any event, you should move those three up front to tackle first, there are all worth it, especially reborn.
I would also drop Zettai Karen Children and instead check out courtesy of Zettai Karen Children - The Unlimited - Hyobu Kyousuke. Its a fantastic anime with an excellent character cast and interaction. The OP song too is great (Last Resolution)
BassForever
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I have IRL friends who really like BB so I have pressure from them to check it out. The other two I could go either way on their pretty low in my queue of things to check out
Those are all series that are higher in my queue, Eyeshield 21 is next unless something comes out of nowhere to steal my attention
Rave Master is actually pretty decent, though it's far from the best series on that list. It's at the very least better than Fairy Tail.
You are a good man. Just put Sandman somewhere near the top.
curlyfriski
Banned
I would prioritize these over the others.
That's the same reason I checked it out, except replace friends with sister.
Tell me. These friends. Are they female?
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Basforever, you need to read hellsing.
Like, right now.
Immediately.
It's probably my favourite over-the-top violent seinen action series.
Like, right now.
Immediately.
It's probably my favourite over-the-top violent seinen action series.
Infinite Justice
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There is only so many Law and Order episodes I can watch before getting burned out.
I marathoned Conan on two separate occasions and both times I had to call it quits after 100 or so chapters. Its episodic nature really doesn't play well if you are gonna be reading 10 volumes very quickly.
BassForever
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I mean I enjoy Fairy Tail despite being incredibly average it's also pretty consistent. I'm also a huge Sherlock Holmes/mystery buff which is why I want to check out Conan. Yeah I know it's a black hole that never ends but I'm still going to take that dive eventually.
I've been meaning to watch The Unlimited as it looks fantastic and I've heard lots of positive things about it, I'm just afraid watching it will spoil ZKC which is why I've put it on hold. I won't lie Reborn probably wouldn't be on my list at all if it wasn't for you DTL so whenever I get around to reading it I'll let you know my thoughts especially lol
BassForever
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Yeah lol which does leave me a bit concerned though they did introduce me to Hetalia which I really enjoy so I'll give them the benefit.
Seems like everyone more or less is recommending the same series to check out.
I own and have watched Hellsing Ultimate 1-8 English Dub, I'm kind of waiting for 9 and 10 to come out in English before I read it.
If its more stuff like that, not sure if want.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
If I said that I read black butler for the plot would people believe me?
Huh, if you did it already than maybe you don't need to read it. The ultimate series are shockingly faithful to the manga.
Huh, if you did it already than maybe you don't need to read it. The ultimate series are shockingly faithful to the manga.
I've never met anyone who reads Black Butler for the plot.
Save 'N Quit
Banned
Read it next.
BassForever
Member
It's more of a once 9/10 are out I'd sit down one night and just power hour the manga version for completion sake.
What do people read BB for then? Honestly I know almost nothing about the series outside of young boy had evil devil as his butler
But Tatsuya >>> all others
Oh, I know that Cross Game is Adachi's most refined manga so far but I cannot help but having a soft spot for Touch and I'm not sure why, it's not even my first Adachi manga.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Well yeah, there are some... Side benefits, but I've read enough that I'm invested in seeing how ciel and Sebastian will resolve that whole selling the soul thing even though the plot gets increasingly dumb. In a fun way.
Bishis and shotas.
Infinite Justice
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I would since I also did at one point (
stopped reading after the true revelations of his staff during that attack on the mansion
It does spoil aspects as certain people will appear that you have no idea about.
there is only one reason DTL is pushing this lol
BassForever
Member
I'm assuming it's for Kyosuke and Andy?
I can understand that, it's just a rarity.
Infinite Justice
Member
pretty much.
to be fair Hyobu is an interesting character but it wont show itself fully unless you read ZKC proper so the foundation can be set imo.
curlyfriski
Banned
But Tatsuya >>> all others
Oh, I know that Cross Game is Adachi's most refined manga so far but I cannot help but having a soft spot for Touch and I'm not sure why, it's not even my first Adachi manga.
I've always liked this guy.
Wait what, are Shuu and Ruri holding hands there?hnnggghhh
This is the cover for the Nisekoi novel I think? I have no idea why this shit is getting a novel, does anyone give a damn about the writing?
Shuu and Ruri enter a couples contest in one of the chapters of the novel.
Save 'N Quit
Banned
Joujuu Senjin!! Mushibugyo 20
Still focused on Koikawa's anime story for at least 1-2 more chapters.
Although this time, there's a full appearance of the villain controlling the Mantis.
Still focused on Koikawa's anime story for at least 1-2 more chapters.
Although this time, there's a full appearance of the villain controlling the Mantis.
Passive Assassin
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The themes in this chapter were a bit odd.
The most? That would be quite peculiar even though he's indeed quiteI've always liked this guy.
Ah yes, I remember you posting about it. Sound like a fun idea but it's not like it will ever get translated.
BassForever
Member
Even if it does most fan translated novels are unreadable
Passive Assassin
Member
Sinbad 4
Are you not entertained?!
Are you not entertained?!
curlyfriski
Banned
Probably not the most, although I did laugh a good five minutes at that bit.
Sinbad 4
Yeah, this is just fleshing out the events of the Prologue chapter. Not that I'm complaining as it's actually more entertaining than the Main series currently is. lol
Yeah, this is just fleshing out the events of the Prologue chapter. Not that I'm complaining as it's actually more entertaining than the Main series currently is. lol
The illegal definitely did something to her dad which is most likely also messing with her in some way.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Jay Rubin could only hope to be half as good in translating that Japanese atmosphere.
Infinite Justice
Member
what the fuck is this shit?
Zettai Karen Children
What is happening now? (spoilers are just questions i'm asking so if someone current on it could answer feel free to)
Is the bleak alternate future thing still on
Is Minamoto still in denial?
Is Minamoto still in denial?
Yes to the first and kinda to the second. It's currently in a flashback about the war.
Infinite Justice
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ok cool
another question
you mean world war II right?
also
I wouldn't be surprised if its Minamoto holding back that causes shit to go bad
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