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Manga News/Discussion |OTP| The Salt Smut Only Knows
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chicagocubsfan
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Ino Head Gargoyle/Kamen Teacher Crossover 1
Lol Saejima is hilarious.
Lol Saejima is hilarious.
dakkumauji
Member
Rebel Leader
THE POWER OF BUTTERSCOTCH BOTTOMS
Bocchi na Bokura no Renai Jijou 4
Yes that one, yes.
Yes that one, yes.
So I got some manga in...yes, that's right I'm collecting manga more frequently now...
Mobile Suit Gundam - The Origin Vol 1 - I've never been a huge Mobile Suit Gundam fan, but this peeked my interest because of the awesome art and classy design of each volumes. This is the first one I've cracked open and I have not been disappointed, awesome book so far.
Rurouni Kenshin Vol 4, 5 - It's been a long time since I've watched this series, I never really watched OR read it in full. also getting a ton of volumes form a killer deal on Ebay, which should total my collection up to a full collection, so in the future I will be posting impressions on this series.
Attack on Titan Vol 1, 2 - I've read these a long ass time ago (matter of fact posted impressions here on GAF or them once), but I've honestly forgotten about it and reading the official translation should edge some things out for me.
Mobile Suit Gundam - The Origin Vol 1 - I've never been a huge Mobile Suit Gundam fan, but this peeked my interest because of the awesome art and classy design of each volumes. This is the first one I've cracked open and I have not been disappointed, awesome book so far.
Rurouni Kenshin Vol 4, 5 - It's been a long time since I've watched this series, I never really watched OR read it in full. also getting a ton of volumes form a killer deal on Ebay, which should total my collection up to a full collection, so in the future I will be posting impressions on this series.
Attack on Titan Vol 1, 2 - I've read these a long ass time ago (matter of fact posted impressions here on GAF or them once), but I've honestly forgotten about it and reading the official translation should edge some things out for me.
PhillipCostigan
Member
Lucifer and the Biscuit Hammer 1-3
I saw that this is getting a physical release in the US (and eventually UK/EU) so I wanted to give it a read, and if I like it I'll pick it up.
So far I'm really enjoying it. I like the characters (princess is awesome) and the humour. The premise is absurd, but I like that and the name is super dumb which I love.
So far so good.
I saw that this is getting a physical release in the US (and eventually UK/EU) so I wanted to give it a read, and if I like it I'll pick it up.
So far I'm really enjoying it. I like the characters (princess is awesome) and the humour. The premise is absurd, but I like that and the name is super dumb which I love.
So far so good.
PhillipCostigan
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PhillipCostigan
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no he's not Irish/British
dakkumauji
Member
please tea is better than coffee
Rafa=FedKilla
Banned
I am having an overwhelming sensation to read Shaman King.....
dakkumauji
Member
And i won't give up the fight to be shaman shaman kiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiing
dun dun dun dun dun dun
PhillipCostigan
Member
Lucifer and the Biscuit Hammer 4
best girl
best girl
I finished it earlier to see if it would help me think straight.
I thought it was tea?
Both at the same ti--okay, no, that actually sounds unpleasant.
dakkumauji
Member
Turin Turambar
Member
And it improves with time.
PhillipCostigan
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striferser
Huge Nickleback Fan
It was awful :/
sounds horrible
Is she? bad mouthing him publicly behind his back?
Thats said hikimori sister had me rolling my eyes.
Mobile Suit Gundam - The Origin Volume 1
This was overall a good read and satisfying purchase. The entire package you get here feels great and I'm proud to have it stand tall in my collection of manga. Though keep in mind my impressions of it is from a person who's seen very little of Gundam in general.
The plotting - and by that I mean how the panels are sequenced - is brilliant, though if it copies the show I would assume that the panels would flow very naturally. The art is top notch, and the setting is pretty fleshed out
My only problem is that while the setting is very grounded in realistic concepts, there are moments that make me go "What the fuck?" For example how Amuro is able to "sense" Char before he even makes his attack, how apparently being stunned by how pretty someone is affects a female's resolve to shoot someone (very sexist imo), and just other little things like that. I also don't understand how Amuro, a kid who has no combat experience or training, can take down so many well-trained soldiers or I assume are well-trained cause they're older men. The book even calls BS on this when the captain has his ship detained, but it doesn't do much with it as they continue to use Amuro for the Gundam seat without notice.
With that being said the closing moments of the volume with everyone looking at Earth was rather nice. It's good to get a break from the chaos of war and this moment reflected that at the perfect time. Good feel-good moment to end the volume on, only to give us a twist and introduce a new character at the end.
I give it a solid B+. The presentation of the package is gorgeous, but the story could be better.
This was overall a good read and satisfying purchase. The entire package you get here feels great and I'm proud to have it stand tall in my collection of manga. Though keep in mind my impressions of it is from a person who's seen very little of Gundam in general.
The plotting - and by that I mean how the panels are sequenced - is brilliant, though if it copies the show I would assume that the panels would flow very naturally. The art is top notch, and the setting is pretty fleshed out
My only problem is that while the setting is very grounded in realistic concepts, there are moments that make me go "What the fuck?" For example how Amuro is able to "sense" Char before he even makes his attack, how apparently being stunned by how pretty someone is affects a female's resolve to shoot someone (very sexist imo), and just other little things like that. I also don't understand how Amuro, a kid who has no combat experience or training, can take down so many well-trained soldiers or I assume are well-trained cause they're older men. The book even calls BS on this when the captain has his ship detained, but it doesn't do much with it as they continue to use Amuro for the Gundam seat without notice.
With that being said the closing moments of the volume with everyone looking at Earth was rather nice. It's good to get a break from the chaos of war and this moment reflected that at the perfect time. Good feel-good moment to end the volume on, only to give us a twist and introduce a new character at the end.
I give it a solid B+. The presentation of the package is gorgeous, but the story could be better.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
I want to read this, but I have zero idea how many volumes there actually are (the ones released are fairly expensive) and when they will all come out.
PhillipCostigan
Member
Lucifer and the Biscuit Hammer 10
I'd like some more romantic development between the main pair but I'm still enjoying this.
I'd like some more romantic development between the main pair but I'm still enjoying this.
dakkumauji
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Dedication Through Light
Member
But vertical is going to release them all, and ive got them all for 15$, I didnt know people have been buying them at full cost...
I paid 20 bucks for it, and for what you get, hardcover, color pages, bonus essays, the whole package it's worth it. I'll be proud to have it on my shelf once I get more volumes of it.
Don't tell me that's your morning drink.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
Well, I haven't tried looking online or anything but the volumes I've seen are double that.
I guess I'll just wait until every volume is out, whenever that will be.
thesaucetastic
Unconfirmed Member
man my manga reading has taken a sharp dip because of E3, steam sales, and playing Digital Devil Saga 2.
Bocchi na Bokura no Renai Jijou 4
woo closet otaku woo
Bocchi na Bokura no Renai Jijou 4
woo closet otaku woo
dakkumauji
Member
What, morning is reserved for water.
thesaucetastic
Unconfirmed Member
Stretch 22 part 2
fuck. I can't take this back story. fuck.
;_;
fuck. I can't take this back story. fuck.
;_;
you;re in denial
thesaucetastic
Unconfirmed Member
Nisekoi 127
worth it for this image alone.
worth it for this image alone.
thesaucetastic
Unconfirmed Member
the what imagination
The Gamer 42
the pacing of this series sucks ass
The Gamer 42
the pacing of this series sucks ass
dakkumauji
Member
Fairy Tail 389
I guess the whole Sting and whatshisname was pretty nice.
I guess the whole Sting and whatshisname was pretty nice.
Rurouni Kenshin Vol. 1-3
I'll give a recap of these cause I re-read these a couple of days ago. I've had these volumes FOREVER in storage ever since I was a young kid. Got them when I was 14 I believe. Time sure flies by. Anyway...
It's alright start to the series, there's nothing really to say other than that. Kaoru is annoying as hell though. Stop being so fucking clingy and needy dammit, he isn't even your boyfriend. Solid C start.
Rurouni Kenshin Vol. 4
They went ham on the action sequences in this volume, which made it an easy read. The Aoshi arc was pretty touching and I'm genuinely curious where he's going to go now.
Maybe I'm too much of a realistic but I kind of agree with Sano on this. I get that Kenshin is supposed to always do the right thing aka forgive and forget, but getting mixed up in the business of drug dealers? No thanks. Kenshin sure does a lot for someone he barely knows.
Solid B for this volume. It was overall a pretty good volume and got me interested in reading more of this series.
I'll give a recap of these cause I re-read these a couple of days ago. I've had these volumes FOREVER in storage ever since I was a young kid. Got them when I was 14 I believe. Time sure flies by. Anyway...
It's alright start to the series, there's nothing really to say other than that. Kaoru is annoying as hell though. Stop being so fucking clingy and needy dammit, he isn't even your boyfriend. Solid C start.
Rurouni Kenshin Vol. 4
They went ham on the action sequences in this volume, which made it an easy read. The Aoshi arc was pretty touching and I'm genuinely curious where he's going to go now.
Maybe I'm too much of a realistic but I kind of agree with Sano on this. I get that Kenshin is supposed to always do the right thing aka forgive and forget, but getting mixed up in the business of drug dealers? No thanks. Kenshin sure does a lot for someone he barely knows.
Solid B for this volume. It was overall a pretty good volume and got me interested in reading more of this series.
thesaucetastic
Unconfirmed Member
Peephole 28
it's happening??
Red Blood Red Legacy 11
RIP I guess who cares
ARAIDOKI 28
Her hair looks nice like this
First Love Suicide Pact 28
fuggin creeps
Logick 25
fuck Aoi
it's happening??
Red Blood Red Legacy 11
RIP I guess who cares
ARAIDOKI 28
Her hair looks nice like this
First Love Suicide Pact 28
fuggin creeps
Logick 25
fuck Aoi
i consider the greatest manga arc to be in here so ill await your reactions
dakkumauji
Member
Sen to Man 10
Seeing the heart points for each character was pretty cute.
Seeing the heart points for each character was pretty cute.
thesaucetastic
Unconfirmed Member
Koe no Katachi 41
What a way to deliver what I want (dates with Shouko) in a way I didn't want (the whole blown up friendship situation).
At least lil' sis is continuing to be the best:
What a way to deliver what I want (dates with Shouko) in a way I didn't want (the whole blown up friendship situation).
At least lil' sis is continuing to be the best:
While some blame lies with Chiharu, Takahashi is ultimately the one who can't control himself. It's a parallel of what happens at the phone club in the first few chapters. He needs to man up and take control of his life.
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