Wait, there was a Boys Over Flowers. Then a Boys in Flowers. Now there's a Boys Under Flowers!? Last time I read Boys Over Flowers, ol' girl was getting caught in the rain with pretty boy (can't remember his name) and they got busted.
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Wait, there was a Boys Over Flowers. Then a Boys in Flowers. Now there's a Boys Under Flowers!? Last time I read Boys Over Flowers, ol' girl was getting caught in the rain with pretty boy (can't remember his name) and they got busted.
Doc Holliday
SPOILER: Columbus finds America
This arc reminds me a lot Arabasta. Tons of mini arcs leading up the the grand finale! How the fuck Oda keeps track of all the storylines, characters, settings, and designs? The guy is truly a master! When it's all said and done he'll be up there with Moebius and Otomo for me.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
Legend of the Strongest Man, KuroZAWA Vol. 4
I love it when old men beat the shit out of yankee kids. The way Fukumoto does fights is a lot like he does gambling. So it takes forever with lots of SHOCKING TRUTHS in between.
I love it when old men beat the shit out of yankee kids. The way Fukumoto does fights is a lot like he does gambling. So it takes forever with lots of SHOCKING TRUTHS in between.
Rafa=FedKilla
Banned
Kishi just needs to move on to Mario already. The future of Young Jump.
Mario was terrible.
I like how DTL just cut Sakura out of that panel.
They basically function as a more powerful, and malleable version of Mu and Oonoki's Dust Release. They eradicate just about everything they touch, and negate Ninjutsu.
[EDIT] - Oh, right: And as seen in Obito's case, they can be detonated like Bijuu Dama.
I like how DTL just cut Sakura out of that panel.
They're called Gudou Dama—Truth-Seeking Balls. They're a combination of a multitude of Nature Releases, including Yin/Yang Release, and natural energy.
They basically function as a more powerful, and malleable version of Mu and Oonoki's Dust Release. They eradicate just about everything they touch, and negate Ninjutsu.
[EDIT] - Oh, right: And as seen in Obito's case, they can be detonated like Bijuu Dama.
Turin Turambar
Member
Genshiken chapter 80 and more
Well, there's that.
Once "closed" this part, let's examine Genshiken second generation in a more holistic view. It's focusing in two things, and in a way this two things are a bit negative points that mades the second part weaker than the first.
-Hato-Kun. Hato Hato Hato. He is kind the real main character of this second part. In one hand, I can understand the focus on him because he's the new character with more "depth", but to be honest, I'm starting to be tired of him. The series has already expressed what's his deal, at this point is being repetitive. It could be told in a more compact way, several volumes around the same concepts is excessive when the reader could suspect where it was going all this since almost the start. The shipping fantasies and pairings applied to real life in a way that is affecting him are a bit creepy (intended, I suppose), and not in a "hah hah what an otaku!" way, there is a pair of times in what he appeared almost yandere; apart from that him and the other two fujoshi going on about semes and ukes for several volumes gets old. In fact, there isn't a lot of characterization in the other girls, despite they are appearing in a regular way. There is only a bit of characterization in the fatty one, and the other is totally flat, it's there to make jokes and provoke the other characters. Maybe the limelight should have rotated more between the new characters.
-Madarame and his romantic life. So, at this point it seems Genshiken has turned into a romance manga? I'm not sure that was a good idea. The original also had a bit of it, and it was good, but that's it, a bit of it. Even the longest part with Ogie and her problems were only one volume. It reached a good balance between other themes and styles. Now, the series seems more "typical", with a guy and x girls (and a trap), and people wondering who will end with, and harems, and possible misunderstandings, etc. It's not even very well narrated why or when the started to like him, in some cases it appears a bit our of thin air, with it's weak plot-wise.
Well, there's that.
Once "closed" this part, let's examine Genshiken second generation in a more holistic view. It's focusing in two things, and in a way this two things are a bit negative points that mades the second part weaker than the first.
-Hato-Kun. Hato Hato Hato. He is kind the real main character of this second part. In one hand, I can understand the focus on him because he's the new character with more "depth", but to be honest, I'm starting to be tired of him. The series has already expressed what's his deal, at this point is being repetitive. It could be told in a more compact way, several volumes around the same concepts is excessive when the reader could suspect where it was going all this since almost the start. The shipping fantasies and pairings applied to real life in a way that is affecting him are a bit creepy (intended, I suppose), and not in a "hah hah what an otaku!" way, there is a pair of times in what he appeared almost yandere; apart from that him and the other two fujoshi going on about semes and ukes for several volumes gets old. In fact, there isn't a lot of characterization in the other girls, despite they are appearing in a regular way. There is only a bit of characterization in the fatty one, and the other is totally flat, it's there to make jokes and provoke the other characters. Maybe the limelight should have rotated more between the new characters.
-Madarame and his romantic life. So, at this point it seems Genshiken has turned into a romance manga? I'm not sure that was a good idea. The original also had a bit of it, and it was good, but that's it, a bit of it. Even the longest part with Ogie and her problems were only one volume. It reached a good balance between other themes and styles. Now, the series seems more "typical", with a guy and x girls (and a trap), and people wondering who will end with, and harems, and possible misunderstandings, etc. It's not even very well narrated why or when the started to like him, in some cases it appears a bit our of thin air, with it's weak plot-wise.
Angry Grimace
Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
They're what Obito used to negate Edo Tensei, they're also what the staff Naruto is using is made from.
TheRealTalker
Banned
wait was PhillipCostigan the puppy avatar, you know the one people wanted as the MangaGAF mascot?
PhillipCostigan
Member
Off topic
but i can't stop listening to this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQqR1tmzClQ
am i the only oasis fan in here
but i can't stop listening to this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQqR1tmzClQ
am i the only oasis fan in here
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
TheRealTalker
Banned
no, I was Senjougahara
I see
need to remember peoples names then their avatars
Edit: Also I don't see the problem with your new Avi
Save 'N Quit
Banned
UQ Holder! 33
She and Kenny would make great friends.
So Fate is back to being a villain after losing Negi to a girl?
Tough shit.
We all knew he didn't swing that way.
Angry Grimace
Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
UQ Holder! 33
She and Kenny would make great friends.
So Fate is back to being a villain after losing Negi to a girl?
Tough shit.
We all knew he didn't swing that way.
DTL apparently didn't (because he didn't read Negima). I think he'd be pretty disappointed to learn about the level of hoyay in Fate/Negi's relationship and that it apparently didn't pan out.
The biggest troll ever was Negi saying he had some girl he liked and then it was literally never answered.
ColossalLazy
Member
Kyou kara Ore wa!! 209
Man I hope there will be a chapter that Itou will go super sayan.
Man I hope there will be a chapter that Itou will go super sayan.
Well, being an "Elite Ninja" means nothing nowadays. If you aren't senju or have a sharingan you are nothing.
ColossalLazy
Member
Kyou kara Ore wa!! 212
lmao those guys using armor.
lmao those guys using armor.
Save 'N Quit
Banned
He'd probably be an avid Kotaro fan as well until that scene happens.
That still stings
ColossalLazy
Member
Kyou kara Ore wa!! 215
Ping Pong racket >>>>> knife
Ping Pong racket >>>>> knife
ColossalLazy
Member
But we are not soldiers.
SILENCE PEASANT
ColossalLazy
Member
Fidelis Hodie
Infidelis Cras
First time I've been on this train, but seriously, Bart for nakama. We need more women, sure, but his shtick is hilarious and I love it.
thesaucetastic
Unconfirmed Member
Brought back from the abyss, but I just want to comment on how stupid this fucking hairstyle is.
And I thought Onodera had a stupid hairstyle
Like seriously. Just look at her
I am so sad Komi's talent is being wasted with this garbage
dakkumauji
Member
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
When will Margaret join the crew guys?
What about Monet?
What about Monet?
thesaucetastic
Unconfirmed Member
Hancock is legit the best character in One Piece
One Piece
My wish list for after this arc:
1. Fujitora to report what happens to Marine HQ after the bird cage incident, thus raising all of the Straw Hats bounties and God Usopp getting a higher bounty than Luffy.
2. A scenario like after Enies Lobby where Dragon was shown looking at Luffys bounty, except this time its Yasopp looking at Usopps bounty and finally realizing that his son is a world famous pirate.
My wish list for after this arc:
1. Fujitora to report what happens to Marine HQ after the bird cage incident, thus raising all of the Straw Hats bounties and God Usopp getting a higher bounty than Luffy.
2. A scenario like after Enies Lobby where Dragon was shown looking at Luffys bounty, except this time its Yasopp looking at Usopps bounty and finally realizing that his son is a world famous pirate.
dakkumauji
Member
It's the best transition into Nisekoi being a battle shounen.
There's no way they can't be weapons.
thesaucetastic
Unconfirmed Member
Maybe if her braids are made out of razor blades or something
Soredemo Machi wa Mawatteiru 111
wow, I guess all the girls in this manga realize that Kon is best girl. that's nice
Note the name of that girl on the last page and remember episode 72 (volume 9) though...
thesaucetastic
Unconfirmed Member
I feel the same way.
Also Lele, what anime is that girl from? Looks like 80s or early 90s anime, like Saint Seiya but not.
Silver Nina 39
Sort of cute, I guess.
Agreed.
dakkumauji
Member
If Guilty Gear has thought me anything, hair can be as strong as steel
I remember when I revealed new girl's true identity. It was a hit (with like 3 people)
Those are the current 4
Laughing Banana
Weeping Pickle
Oh, you mean that big-breasted convenient plot-device?
Actually it's kind of hard to pick the best character in One Piece, not because there are many "best" but none of them actually make a deep impression on me. Maybe Shank.
Naruto
Sasuke displaying new levels of care and concern for Naruto, worrying over him and giving him advice protecting him even. This is better than the series was in its old days, we just need them both to dive into/protect from an attack and all will be well. Even Sakura Haruno got brought back to the team and Kakashi sensei no longer impaired. Im hoping that Kishimoto makes this last for more than a year. Its still continuing to be the most consistent of all the jump titles running.
You know, what I am somewhat impressed for is that how consistent you can keep this persona of yours throughout the many iterations of MangaGAF. That's some dedication.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
Oh, you mean that big-breasted convenient plot-device?
Actually it's kind of hard to pick the best character in One Piece, not because there are many "best" but none of them actually make a deep impression on me. Maybe Shank.
Aokiji, Kizaru or Garp are the best
MARINE STRONG
thesaucetastic
Unconfirmed Member
Wait, I don't get what you're getting at
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