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Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou vol 7
RIP Cafe Alpha, you had a good run
I was really shocked to see it get destroyed, I thought the store was the main point of Alpha's life and the town, but looks like the story will go a different direction now? Alpha will be exploring so that should present some nice opportunities for more world building which is always interesting in YKK.
Alpha in the sky is still a mysterious character. I have a feeling the person that gave her the necklace is that old lady, but that's just a random guess. I don't even think the manga will eve explore that, but I hope they do.
RIP Cafe Alpha, you had a good run
I was really shocked to see it get destroyed, I thought the store was the main point of Alpha's life and the town, but looks like the story will go a different direction now? Alpha will be exploring so that should present some nice opportunities for more world building which is always interesting in YKK. Alpha in the sky is still a mysterious character. I have a feeling the person that gave her the necklace is that old lady, but that's just a random guess. I don't even think the manga will eve explore that, but I hope they do.
Embracing the stupidity then notching it up a few levels in stupidity doesn't make it sophisticated or clever in fact it makes it even more stupid.
Plenty of dumb shows are aware of the tropes in there genre doesn't make them any better.
So worth pursuing for more than one chapter? I wasn't really feeling it, though it wasn't bad as such
Ignis Fatuus
Banned
I wasn't referring to the ratcheting up of absurdity, I was referring to the themes and existential questions that the series tackles. You basically have to do a close reading of it in order to appreciate the depth, so I won't begrudge the fact that you don't get it. I do a close reading of everything I like.
Dragonball really isnt that long (if you dont include Z), and you can get the first vizbig on Amazon for $12. That is three volumes of one of the greatest manga for only $12. Crazy deal and everyone should buy it.
Angry Grimace
Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
Even regular Dragon Ball isn't super awesome.
Dedication Through Light
Member
I think it would be worthwhile if it was ones first entry to the genre, reading it after reading all the other series, it felt way too basic and lacked much of anything to give it is own identity in the present landscape, at least thats what I felt after reading it last year. Should have ended at Cell.
Oh well, highlights were future trunks, goten, and gotenks for me and the tenkaichi budokai(s) in dragonball was memorable.
Oh well, highlights were future trunks, goten, and gotenks for me and the tenkaichi budokai(s) in dragonball was memorable.
Happy Marriage!? vol 4
Oh hey, they finally did it and we are not even at the half point of the series. I expected the manga to drag it out till the 7th-8th volume. Now that they have done it, nearly got divorce, and Chiwa got kidnapped and rescued by Hokuto, I wonder what's left. All this business politics talk been pretty zzz and I can't see it getting any better later on.
Oh hey, they finally did it and we are not even at the half point of the series. I expected the manga to drag it out till the 7th-8th volume. Now that they have done it, nearly got divorce, and Chiwa got kidnapped and rescued by Hokuto, I wonder what's left. All this business politics talk been pretty zzz and I can't see it getting any better later on.
Silver Spoon 69
For some reason, this makes me feel a bit nostalgic for high school, back when life seemed full of possibility and fun, even with economic troubles. Here's to hoping Hachiken doesn't bleed his suffering all over Mikage.
There's no worries about Mikage's father killing Hachiken first, not when his father is a walking guillotine.
For some reason, this makes me feel a bit nostalgic for high school, back when life seemed full of possibility and fun, even with economic troubles. Here's to hoping Hachiken doesn't bleed his suffering all over Mikage.
There's no worries about Mikage's father killing Hachiken first, not when his father is a walking guillotine.
brotkasten
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I'd actually like to know how well it holds up these days. Maybe I should put it on my list.
Crash Station
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7 Billion Needles end
That was a great ending. Pretty tense and feel good finale. Glad I decided to read this on a whim because it was more than worth it.
This really seems like another take on Parasyte, right down to multiple plot points. It's still distinct enough to not feel like a ripoff though. It's good too because the reason I loved that is pretty much the reason I love this.
That was a great ending. Pretty tense and feel good finale. Glad I decided to read this on a whim because it was more than worth it.
This really seems like another take on Parasyte, right down to multiple plot points. It's still distinct enough to not feel like a ripoff though. It's good too because the reason I loved that is pretty much the reason I love this.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou vol 7
RIP Cafe Alpha, you had a good run
Alpha in the sky is still a mysterious character. I have a feeling the person that gave her the necklace is that old lady, but that's just a random guess. I don't even think the manga will eve explore that, but I hope they do.
Alpha exploring the world arc is so good. Be ready for more scenery porn.
Ran and the Gray World 17
Fuck you Outarou, you fucking asshole. I hope that whatever is behind that door just crushes you first. Team Hibi for life.
Fuck you Outarou, you fucking asshole. I hope that whatever is behind that door just crushes you first. Team Hibi for life.
HYPE
brotkasten
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Not when little Loli pops up every time to stop him.
He literally says "Fine, I'll wait. But when your new friends die - And they will die - There will be no stopping me." That's more than Ninetales ever did.
brotkasten
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I thought you meant the demon form itself.
I'm not that far yet (wasn't in the mood to continue), but all around, yes. His demon is obviously better than the Ninetails, be it in design or personality. Not disagreeing there.
Poor Otaro, nobody likes him (except Ran).
Ran and the Gray World vol 3
Alright, this volume has been really good. I'm really impressed by the storytelling in this manga jumping from character to character each chapter showing their daily life and interesting aspects of their magic powers and how it affects the people around them. Makes each chapter a refreshing read and never boring. It really reminds me a little of A Bride's Story in that regard or even Yokohama, except it's in a magical world.
Speaking of magic, I really love how it's used in the manga. Aki is very creative and her use of magic has led to some great looking panels. Plus I love the mystery surrounding the magic system. Nothing really was fully explained so there is a lot of intrigue surrounding the uses of magic and I hope it generally stays that way even as Ran is learning how to be a sorceress.
The Sango/Jin chapter was damn awesome and refreshing way to approach romance. Too bad fucking Outarou had to ruin that shit in chapter 17. I wished Jin would just transform into a wolf and rip his smug ass face off. Seriously, Hibi is so much better and cooler. He has to end up winning or I will rage.
Alright, this volume has been really good. I'm really impressed by the storytelling in this manga jumping from character to character each chapter showing their daily life and interesting aspects of their magic powers and how it affects the people around them. Makes each chapter a refreshing read and never boring. It really reminds me a little of A Bride's Story in that regard or even Yokohama, except it's in a magical world.
Speaking of magic, I really love how it's used in the manga. Aki is very creative and her use of magic has led to some great looking panels. Plus I love the mystery surrounding the magic system. Nothing really was fully explained so there is a lot of intrigue surrounding the uses of magic and I hope it generally stays that way even as Ran is learning how to be a sorceress.
The Sango/Jin chapter was damn awesome and refreshing way to approach romance. Too bad fucking Outarou had to ruin that shit in chapter 17. I wished Jin would just transform into a wolf and rip his smug ass face off. Seriously, Hibi is so much better and cooler. He has to end up winning or I will rage.
Dedication Through Light
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brotkasten
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Probably hanging out with Yamato. The real Team 7 can't be bothered with the stupid war.
7 Billion Needles vol 3
Man, what the hell is going? These subspecies of Maelstrom and Horizo came out of nowhere and I really don't get how they exist. And then there is this whole Moderator business who I still don't know what's his deal or why the fuck does he want Earth to evolve. All what I know is that if Hikaru has to fight him next volume then it will be one awesome battle.
Man, what the hell is going? These subspecies of Maelstrom and Horizo came out of nowhere and I really don't get how they exist. And then there is this whole Moderator business who I still don't know what's his deal or why the fuck does he want Earth to evolve. All what I know is that if Hikaru has to fight him next volume then it will be one awesome battle.
I will never understand what Ran sees in him.
Laughing Banana
Weeping Pickle
Hating Yotsuba?
What the hell man? What the hell? There should be something written in the UN Charter about that, about people hating something that by all accounts shouldn't and couldn't be hated by everything.
Mind-boggling.
What the hell man? What the hell? There should be something written in the UN Charter about that, about people hating something that by all accounts shouldn't and couldn't be hated by everything.
Mind-boggling.
Is Yamato even still alive?
Last thing I remember about him was Kabuto kidnapping him.
Domina no Do! 31-35
Lets see now... we've got magical futanari, VR MMORPG's that'd put the GLOP in SAO to shame, sex themed Yu-Gi-Oh! duels, Hikikomori PreCure!, and the most heart warming story of forbidden love ever told with the machine dildo "Giant Moro" and the Onahole Android "Idoh Nahoro". Yep, this series truly has it all.
Lets see now... we've got magical futanari, VR MMORPG's that'd put the GLOP in SAO to shame, sex themed Yu-Gi-Oh! duels, Hikikomori PreCure!, and the most heart warming story of forbidden love ever told with the machine dildo "Giant Moro" and the Onahole Android "Idoh Nahoro". Yep, this series truly has it all.
Jigokuren ~Love In Hell~ 11-14
This manga has lost its charm and its hell ultra violent gimmick isn't that funny anymore. Dropped for now, maybe I will get back to it some other time when there are more chapters to go read through.
This manga has lost its charm and its hell ultra violent gimmick isn't that funny anymore. Dropped for now, maybe I will get back to it some other time when there are more chapters to go read through.
Hmm, need to look into this manga.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
If you go into Yotsuba expecting something, you're doing it wrong.
Yotsuba is supposed to be read when you don't really have much to do, and you're feeling kind of "meh" about things or your mind is on the negativity going on in your world.
Then, it's just kind of warm to read.
Yeah I said it.
*Goes to finish Berserk Vol. 31*
Yotsuba is supposed to be read when you don't really have much to do, and you're feeling kind of "meh" about things or your mind is on the negativity going on in your world.
Then, it's just kind of warm to read.
Yeah I said it.
*Goes to finish Berserk Vol. 31*
BassForever
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Toriko
Tommyrod is dead that surprised me, the reveal of the organization neo was also surprising guess I picked a good time to catch up on this series.
Tommyrod is dead that surprised me, the reveal of the organization neo was also surprising guess I picked a good time to catch up on this series.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
It's also refreshing to see a manga showing kids as the brats they truly are instead of beacons of innocent cuteness.
Though yotsuba is innocent and cute in her own way.
Though yotsuba is innocent and cute in her own way.
Good Ending 66-76
Yuki - an idiot that is gonna fuck things up when her ex starts showing up more
Seiji - an idiot that his incompetence will fuck up this relationship
Risa - an idiot that doesn't understand when to give up and needs to move on with her life
Shou - why is she even in this manga anymore? she is so irrelevant
Eri - she needs more chapters about her
Yuki - an idiot that is gonna fuck things up when her ex starts showing up more
Seiji - an idiot that his incompetence will fuck up this relationship
Risa - an idiot that doesn't understand when to give up and needs to move on with her life
Shou - why is she even in this manga anymore? she is so irrelevant
Eri - she needs more chapters about her
Yea that surprised me as well. Didnt expect him to just be completely devoured like that.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
What are the odds of a usual shounen revival for tommyrod?
Or maybe they could pull a metal gear solid and control sunny by living on in the hair.
Edit: huh, I can't actually think of a major character death before tommyrod in toriko.
Or maybe they could pull a metal gear solid and control sunny by living on in the hair.
Edit: huh, I can't actually think of a major character death before tommyrod in toriko.
Tommyrod taking over Sani's personality every so often through his hair would be both awesome and hilarious.
I mean...you are what you eat!
dakkumauji
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The Voynich Hotel 39
Elephant pesticide, this won't be a good ending.
Elephant pesticide, this won't be a good ending.
Phoenician_Viking
Banned
Haha that Would be great. I kind of thought that Sani cells will evolve big time after eating Tommyrod. Especially since Tommyrod has all kind of nutrients and evolved cells in him.
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