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Angry Grimace

Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
we all know Soma is gonna win so curry guy doesn't matter either but seriously, Kurobika is such a shitlord


actually I guess another option is Soma makes a disaster recipe and completely bombs

They need the anime to end on a good note.
 
Well not surprised obata's series is permanently joining our lineup.
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Revo

Member
Youkai Shoujo - Monsuga 17

I hope Junk's future equips just turn him into iron man when he equips everyone to fight a final boss.
 

dani_dc

Member
Domestic na Kanojo 5

This is escalating very quickly.

The teacher is having an affair and now going to sleep with her student/adoptive brother. A role model to us all.
 
At least it's not E-Robot.

E-Robot was so awful. It's basically To-Love Ru done much worse, and To-Love Ru was shit to begin with. I'm not surprised they went with Obata's, but I am surprised they didn't wait for one more survey to compare all the jump start series. Probably means Obata had a vastly more positive response than either of the others
 

Angry Grimace

Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
Soma 99

I read Leonora's "disrobing" in that Iron Chef English dub voice they use.

Its becoming readily apparent having three dudes in the final was a very poor decision on the author's part.
 

bigkrev

Member
Gakkyu Hotei 3

They really need to jump this ahead one year and move it into a middle school instead of an elementary school. I get that doing it this way lets there be more diverse outfits (ie, no school uniforms), but it's really hard to take it seriously when all the characters look like they are 8 years old because, well, they are 8 years old!

Nisekoi 151

Raku and Onadera's Excellent Adventure of EVERYTHING GOES WRONG
 
I'm sure people talked about this already but Kishi's little brother has a new manga out:


edit: Has anyone read his earlier work, such as 666 Satan or Blazer Drive? How should I keep my expectations?

666 Satan was basically Devil Naruto and it even had an extremely similar structure (a MC wanting to be acknowledged though for more nefarious purposes, a "part 2"/timeskip where everyone got older/powerful but the story went to crazyville, especially with the finale). Even more so with Naruto now completed and 666 Satan was completed way earlier tbh lol

IIRC It was so similar people shitted on the author accusing him of plagiarizing to the point older Kishi had to come in and defend him (saying they were inspired by the same things, etc).

Not sure about Blazer Drive since it didn't seem to "light the place on fire" compared to 666 in regards to getting attention.
 

Rhapsody

Banned
I still haven't finished 666 Satan, just sort of lost interest. It followed the formula of something like Dragon Ball, but it didn't have the same charm.
 

BakedYams

Slayer of Combofiends
I still haven't finished 666 Satan, just sort of lost interest. It followed the formula of something like Dragon Ball, but it didn't have the same charm.

Both of them were brothers. I liked 666 Satan more cause it had some romance in the plot but so many gaping holes in the story that it was pitiful.
 

Dynedom

Member
Hmm, I kind of liked 666 Satan.
I guess I'd say it started out like early Dragonball/Naruto and was adventure stuff, though, ending Part 1 with a tournament.
Part 2, though...parts of it were okay. More like Naruto Part 2/Shippuden where they try to shove in as much plot as possible that doesn't necessarily make sense or doesn't have the proper build up to it.
Actually, thinking about it, that ended with aliens, too.

Lol. I'm not saying it's aliens...

666 Satan was basically Devil Naruto and it even had an extremely similar structure (a MC wanting to be acknowledged though for more nefarious purposes, a "part 2"/timeskip where everyone got older/powerful but the story went to crazyville, especially with the finale). Even more so with Naruto now completed and 666 Satan was completed way earlier tbh lol

IIRC It was so similar people shitted on the author accusing him of plagiarizing to the point older Kishi had to come in and defend him (saying they were inspired by the same things, etc).

Not sure about Blazer Drive since it didn't seem to "light the place on fire" compared to 666 in regards to getting attention.

Well I'm interested in what I've read thus far (Sukedachi 9) but let's see. Will keep expectations tempered.
 
Gakkyu Hotei 3

They really need to jump this ahead one year and move it into a middle school instead of an elementary school. I get that doing it this way lets there be more diverse outfits (ie, no school uniforms), but it's really hard to take it seriously when all the characters look like they are 8 years old because, well, they are 8 years old!

Ill ronpa you!!!
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B-Dubs

No Scrubs
I'm sure people talked about this already but Kishi's little brother has a new manga out:

Sukedachi Nine - 01

New manga time! Story about a special forces/police outfit called the Sukedachi.

Their job: dish out capital punishment by literally killing the accused in the same way he/she killed their victim(s).

The twist? It's an official duel. If the accused can kill the Sukedachi, they are allowed to be "free" for 3 months before being euthanized "peacefully". Duels are watched by the victim's family.

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Interesting concept that is kinda Hell Girl meets Psycho Pass meets Judge Dredd. Guess the story is going to dive into things like revenge and closure. No real moral gray area yet but it's just the first issue. It's likely going to be a real downer series given the content. You can kinda see where things could head with this manga but I'm still intrigued. Will read.

edit: Has anyone read his earlier work, such as 666 Satan or Blazer Drive? How should I keep my expectations?

I read this, but it just feels more like revenge porn than anything. It could be a really good commentary on capital punishment with the general setup, but I seriously doubt it will be anything that interesting. We'll be lucky if it evolves past revenge/murder porn.
 
Gakkyu Hotei 3

Excellent start to another case. Uozumi is a great second character to have around so hopefully he also joins up or becomes a main character of sorts too.

Bloody classroom needs some explanation though is compelling too.

Inugami outfit is a huge upgrade as well.
 

bigkrev

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Gakkyu Hotei 3

Excellent start to another case. Uozumi is a great second character to have around so hopefully he also joins up or becomes a main character of sorts too.

Bloody classroom needs some explanation though is compelling too.

Inugami outfit is a huge upgrade as well.

Another point! Why do we have a series involving a bunch of preteens where a fucking gory massacre is one of the main plot points? It's unsettling in a bad way.
 

Shouta

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AKB49 - 210

I want more now. ;_; The end is near though and so much happened in these last few chapters.

I really dig that they the author is portraying this last Election as an actual battle so it's easier to visualize the back and forth. This is a manga after all so it's kind of hard to do that normally, lol.
 

_hekk05

Banned
AKB49 - 210

I want more now. ;_; The end is near though and so much happened in these last few chapters.

I really dig that they the author is portraying this last Election as an actual battle so it's easier to visualize the back and forth. This is a manga after all so it's kind of hard to do that normally, lol.

I want him to get into the top 8, then announce on the spot that he's retiring, and then he's never to be heard from again.

Fast forward 5 years, he's working in some dance studio as a janitor or something. Cheeky idols disrespect him so he busts out some moves. Alice comes back from america and they start dating
I wish.
 

Shouta

Member
I want him to get into the top 8, then announce on the spot that he's retiring, and then he's never to be heard from again.

Fast forward 5 years, he's working in some dance studio as a janitor or something. Cheeky idols disrespect him so he busts out some moves. Alice comes back from america and they start dating
I wish.

That would be something. >_>

I'm really not sure how this is going to end if the Top 8 works out properly though, lol. This is looking to be the end of the series but how do you tie this all up and get the ending we're all expecting, lol.
 

BakedYams

Slayer of Combofiends
That would be something. >_>

I'm really not sure how this is going to end if the Top 8 works out properly though, lol. This is looking to be the end of the series but how do you tie this all up and get the ending we're all expecting, lol.

I don't know how you can read this series man... I loved it in the beginning, a lot of training and conflict but no furthering of romance!!!! Its so frustrating!
 

Zweizer

Banned
I don't know how you can read this series man... I loved it in the beginning, a lot of training and conflict but no furthering of romance!!!! Its so frustrating!

You're even more obsessed with romance than Costi-kun. That's actually pretty impressive.

Have you resumed reading Jitsu wa Watashi wa yet?
 

Zweizer

Banned
Wicked Eyes Fly to the Full Moon by Fujita Kazuhiro

Story about a monster owl killing everything it sees. The plot and characters are all rather dumb, with everything progressing in a predictable way that could be likened to a cookie-cutter horror film. Thankfully it wasn't too boring of a read due to the art, which lends itself well for such a setting and is pretty competent at depicting the blood and gore, or the craziness of certain actions.


A rather forgettable horror/slasher movie in manga form.
 
Finally got around to reading Kiseijuu. So good that i'm blitzkrieged through it in two days.
Female characters, aside from that one parasite antagonist, are absolute trash, tho. Failing dat bechdel test with gusto. Trying to get the author's other works.

Looking for a coupla seinen suggestions for a long trip. Trying to remember the name of some mma girl book. Already done with alita, shamo (ye gods the current arc is shit), nihei, lone wolf, mugen no juunin, zerk and bokko. Tips?
 
Finally got around to reading Kiseijuu. So good that i'm blitzkrieged through it in two days.
Female characters, aside from that one parasite antagonist, are absolute trash, tho. Failing dat bechdel test with gusto. Trying to get the author's other works.

Looking for a coupla seinen suggestions for a long trip. Trying to remember the name of some mma girl book. Already done with alita, shamo (ye gods the current arc is shit), nihei, lone wolf, mugen no juunin, zerk and bokko. Tips?

Teppuu?
Good, but chapters hardly ever come out.
 
Finally got around to reading Kiseijuu. So good that i'm blitzkrieged through it in two days.
Female characters, aside from that one parasite antagonist, are absolute trash, tho. Failing dat bechdel test with gusto. Trying to get the author's other works.

Looking for a coupla seinen suggestions for a long trip. Trying to remember the name of some mma girl book. Already done with alita, shamo (ye gods the current arc is shit), nihei, lone wolf, mugen no juunin and bokko. Tips?

Try Tokyo Ghoul it's a solid read, the art also drastically improves as it goes on. There's a sequel out too that's called Tokyo Ghoul:Re. So yeah check the series out.
 

Usobuko

Banned
Looking for a coupla seinen suggestions for a long trip. Trying to remember the name of some mma girl book. Already done with alita, shamo (ye gods the current arc is shit), nihei, lone wolf, mugen no juunin, zerk and bokko. Tips?

What's zerk and bokko? Anyway,

Dorohedoro
Kaze no Tani no Nausicaä
The World Is Mine

Assuming you read some more of the more popular seinen stuff already.
 
Finally got around to reading Kiseijuu. So good that i'm blitzkrieged through it in two days.
Female characters, aside from that one parasite antagonist, are absolute trash, tho. Failing dat bechdel test with gusto. Trying to get the author's other works.

Looking for a coupla seinen suggestions for a long trip. Trying to remember the name of some mma girl book. Already done with alita, shamo (ye gods the current arc is shit), nihei, lone wolf, mugen no juunin, zerk and bokko. Tips?

Shoukoku no Altair
Arms Peddler
Front Mission: Dog Life Dog Style
 

dumbyugi

Member
Finally got around to reading Kiseijuu. So good that i'm blitzkrieged through it in two days.
Female characters, aside from that one parasite antagonist, are absolute trash, tho. Failing dat bechdel test with gusto. Trying to get the author's other works.

Looking for a coupla seinen suggestions for a long trip. Trying to remember the name of some mma girl book. Already done with alita, shamo (ye gods the current arc is shit), nihei, lone wolf, mugen no juunin, zerk and bokko. Tips?

Lucifer and Biscuit Hammer
Übel Blatt
Gunka no Baltzar
Nobunaga no Chef
Dorohedoro
 

Angry Grimace

Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
Try Tokyo Ghoul it's a solid read, the art also drastically improves as it goes on. There's a sequel out too that's called Tokyo Ghoul:Re. So yeah check the series out.

Just an FYI to newbies, I'm pretty sure this is the guy that writes Tokyo Ghoul.
 
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