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[Zweizer]

Marginal by Hagio Moto

In a distant future, on a barren Earth, where women have all but disappeared, with the remaining humans relying on a sole "Mother" for the birth of new children. In such a hostile world, following several years devoid of children, a group of dejected villagers conspire to kill "Mother", and during their homicidal quest, come across a strange young boy...

Marginal tells of a greatly engrossing story that blends fantasy and sci-fi elements smoothly within an intriguing universe, which sadly is somewhat hampered by generally unlikeable characters. My own gripes with the cast aside, I found Hagio Moto's take on a world devoid of women rather interesting, and the manga features some fascinating ideas on one's gender, which seems to be a recurring theme for the author.

All in all, an engaging post-apocalyptic story.

 

[Lain]

Saki 136-143

Boooooring. I expected more from Nodoka and the start for Saki is pretty underwhelming. Actually, this whole match has been underwhelming. It's one thing to make things exciting by propping up the opponents, but Kiyosumi as a whole has shown some disappointing playing, getting schooled left and right.
The unfinished drawings here and there are another disappointment but heh.

 

[Defuser]

Gintama
I can't be the only one who think that Utsuro guy is Gintoki's sensei?

 

[Revo]

Onepunch-Man 46.2

Licenceless hero ;(

 

[thesaucetastic]

Assassination Classroom 140
Sort of a weak wrap up considering the lead up, but oh well. At least we're back to the present.

 

[TheRealTalker]

Gintama
I can't be the only one who think that Utsuro guy is Gintoki's sensei?

nope a bunch of people think the same seeing as he has the same hair..... but I doubt it

it could be someone related to him though

 

[dani_dc]

Time to start new mangas recommanded by GAF : first Monster Musume, then One Punch-Man.
Damn, the first one is so lewd ^^. I knew I shouldn't be reading this while commuting...

Just wait until we get you to start reading Prison School!

Spoiler

Plus reading it while commuting only increases the thrill of reading lewd.

 

[Zweizer]

Just wait until we get you to start reading Prison School!

Spoiler

Plus reading it while commuting only increases the thrill of reading lewd.

Hear, hear!

 

[Revo]

Hayate no Gotoku! 493

What a dangerous trip!

 

[NCR Redslayer]

Just wait until we get you to start reading Prison School!

Spoiler

Plus reading it while commuting only increases the thrill of reading lewd.

And then we can watch the animes too!

 

[Shengar]

Hear, hear!

Reading on phone do not count

 

[brassica]

I already read Prison School while commuting (and To Love-ru Darkness), also on GAF recommandation, but at least I kew for what to expect ^^
So the mangaka was an artist on Pixiv? Interesting.

 

[Angry Grimace]

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com.au/...effects-on-comiket/.88431#gFHWLFm0ygUWdE8h.30

Cant help but think this will mostly destroy the whole dojinshi culture, all to add a few bucks to the us ip industry's coffers.

Not that this the only evil part of the tpp.

UQ Holder on death watch

 

[Haly]

UQ Holder on death watch

Incoming UQ Holder sequel in 2016.

 

[Angry Grimace]

The next chapter will open with "SEVERAL YEARS LATER" as a title card and will show Touta, clearly beaten-up after a big fight, but still good-natured, who will say: "well, that whole adventure sure was crazy! I can't believe we beat the final boss and I got all those power-ups!" Kuromaru, dressed in a gender-ambiguous fashion, blushes, as does Kirie and a mysterious girl who looks like Evangeline but possibly isn't her.

The end.

 

[Dedication Through Light]

Red Blood Red Legacy (current)

Didnt realize she actually enjoys having her blood sucked.

District Hakkenshi Code [T-8] 74

Time skip and look who shows up, a powered up Shino I bet. Kind of enjoy how Sousuke is also a key member on that Code T-8 Squad.

 

[Zweizer]

Reading on phone do not count

But it's even more thrilling that way!

I already read Prison School while commuting (and To Love-ru Darkness), also on GAF recommandation, but at least I kew for what to expect ^^
So the mangaka was an artist on Pixiv? Interesting.

Heh, next you should try to read Nana to Kaoru while commuting!

 

[dani_dc]

And then we can watch the animes too!

The animes will likely be heavily toned down and censored though.

I already read Prison School while commuting (and To Love-ru Darkness), also on GAF recommandation, but at least I kew for what to expect ^^
So the mangaka was an artist on Pixiv? Interesting.

Monster Musume should be a step down, as far as lewd goes, compared to both of those

 

[Usobuko]

The more I read Kengan Ashura, the more I like it.

While it's a pretty nationalistic and Japan-centric like Baki, it does a phenomenal job in illustrating and hyping all these ridiculous champions of different specialized fields competing with each other. I like the fact all the 32 contestants are adequately introduced, has a mini backstory as introduction and has their own 'infamous' and slightly exaggerating nicknames. It makes you interested in side characters battles.

 

[Revo]

Handa-kun 10

So many unintentional enemies for Handa

 

[Tribes of Trusty]

The next chapter will open with "SEVERAL YEARS LATER" as a title card and will show Touta, clearly beaten-up after a big fight, but still good-natured, who will say: "well, that whole adventure sure was crazy! I can't believe we beat the final boss and I got all those power-ups!" Kuromaru, dressed in a gender-ambiguous fashion, blushes, as does Kirie and a mysterious girl who looks like Evangeline but possibly isn't her.

The end.

Incoming UQ Holder sequel in 2016.

Not funny dudes(ettes)

Boku No Hero Academia

What a disappointment of a fight.

Comic Studio 1

Yasunaga-san knows what's up.

 

[Zweizer]

My Hero Academia ch43

Well, at least it got settled quickly.

 

[Vito]

Chitoge by Soul Eater's author

 

[Revo]

Boku no Hero Academia 43

Tournament done so fast.

 

[Angry Grimace]

Not funny dudes(ettes)

Don't fight it.

 

[Angry Grimace]

Chitoge by Soul Eater's author

I'm guessing he was trying to make an image to describe every single Nisekoi plot. I finished it for him:

This will come in handy for the resolution of the Marika plot any minute now.

 

[SenorArdilla]

Boku no Hero Academia 43

Baku gets blue-balled again.

 

[Revo]

Alice in Borderland 26

Sometimes they just go crazy.

 

[Tribes of Trusty]

Don't fight it.

You gonna jinx it

Boku no Hero Academia 43

Baku gets blue-balled again.

Comic Studio 8

This plot is moving way too fast !

 

[MetroidPrimeRib]

Who in the Hell is Josuke Higashikata AKA JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 8 JoJolion Chapter 43

Quick thinking there, Josuke.

A new ally? From first looking at the raws I tought she was the SBRverse version of Yukako from Part 4, and she has a Hair related Stand...hm. Gonna stick by that.

BokuHero 43

UGH. FUCK BAKUGOU.

 

[A Huge Battleship]

Sekitsui House 1

Zany comedy series about a trio of eccentric peddlers who reportedly sell anything, and their unwitting clientele. Came for the stellar character design, stayed for the humour and unnecessary surgery. One of my favourite introductory chapters I've read for a while, even with the lacking punchline.

 

[rrc1594]

Boku no Hero Academia 43

The fight was very quick, but we half to realize this tournament arc was always around the character development of the Heroes. It wasn't about seeing who was the strongest or anything like that. IMO this arc has done a great job of it.

Izuku, Katsuki,Ochako, and Tenya all had great character development during this Arc.

Now I'm really looking forward on how they handle death in this manga . With Tenya's brother I think that's the first major death in the series. His death is really important, because it shows How stronger Stain is. Turbo Hero was a well known Hero, and it look like Stain beat him easily.

Stain's character design is badass. I look forward to this "Hero Killer"

I'm guess that All Might will die by chapter 120. There will be so many times that villains come after him and he survives.

 

[Droplet]

Hero Academia 43

Wait, it's "U.A." not "Yuuei"?

edit:

I just noticed how cool this paneling is. It helps the viewer's eye along with the movement, but it flows very naturally despite curved panels being pretty abnormal.

 

[Revo]

Bartender 129

Surprised to see this right after a chapter ending with him possibly having his own bar

 

[MetroidPrimeRib]

Citrus 6

This girl is a mix between Chaika and Ranko from Idolmaster.

 

[Dedication Through Light]

lol seeing Takumi animated in the camp is hilarious.

Also the alumni, especially hinako.

 

[Revo]

New Game 8-12.5

Oh god that bear sleeping bag
buncha cute chapters

 

[Rhapsody]

Domestic na Kanojo 50

Yup, definitely sounds like a Japanese school trip in manga.

 

[AquaWateria]

The Ancient Magus Bride Vol 1

Sweet Jesus is the art phenomenal.😮😮😮

The way it's visually artistic and vibrant just makes it look very stunning. The most amazing part is how the Mangaka is a rookie and for her to create this visually enticing art while using it to elevate the world she created is brilliant. The pacing is slow but that's a very good thing for this series. The fact she builds her world up rather than create a big action piece or rely on something like cheesy romance is commendable. It really helps create a setting that's full of wonder and mystery and helps readers build interest of the world. The character development is subtle which is a very good and I just love how character driven it is. I really hope the author keeps on doing a good job in developing her series because as of right now it's one of my favorite.

Seriously if anyone wants to read something that's really good and worth your time then definitely try The Ancient Magus Bride.

 

[Quasar]

In one line: Knights of Sidonia is basically Attack on Titan in Space, but with significantly shittier female characters. I wouldn't recommend it.

Its interesting. I've kind of considered it the AoT I don't loathe with a passion. I'm not really sure why I compare the two. Of course I'm not sure why I dislike AoT so...after all all I've seen is maybe 4 episodes of the anime.

Meanwhilst I've really enjoyed Sidonia, once I got accustomed to the anime style. I meant to start reading the manga during the season break but still have not got around to it. Will have to at some point given I hear they diverge a bit.

 

[Save 'N Quit]

See now he just felt the need to show off just because he's human + shinigami + hollow + quincy.

Well, news flash friend!

Your bearded buddy you've known since nearly the beginning isn't actually your sword spirit form.

It's your quincy powers.

Hope you take that revelation well.

 

[Angry Grimace]

Gintama is ending ? D:

Just like Bleach. Which is never ending.

 

[kasane]

New ballroom e youkoso chapter

God is real

I dont want to read it

Whaterver read it

ballroom e youkoso

Fuck all of you except the mc. Pieces of shit who only torments the mc :<

 

[Shengar]

The Ancient Magus Bride Vol 1



The way it's visually artistic and vibrant just makes it look very stunning. The most amazing part is how the Mangaka is a rookie and for her to create this visually enticing art while using it to elevate the world she created is brilliant. The pacing is slow but that's a very good thing for this series. The fact she builds her world up rather than create a big action piece or rely on something like cheesy romance is commendable. It really helps create a setting that's full of wonder and mystery and helps readers build interest of the world. The character development is subtle which is a very good and I just love how character driven it is. I really hope the author keeps on doing a good job in developing her series because as of right now it's one of my favorite.

Seriously if anyone wants to read something that's really good and worth your time then definitely try The Ancient Magus Bride.

Ancient Magus's Bride should be an example on how to handle nonhuman-to-human relationship themes in serious way. It's unfortunate that many manga of the same type were comedy in nature. Well being fun doesn't mean it have to be comedy you know?

 

[dakkumauji]

Eiyuu Kyoushitsu 03

I feel bad for the owl.

 

[Lain]

Dream Fossil

Received it today. I think already posted my impression about this when I bought the Italian edition, but Satoshi Kon is so good that it deserves to be talked about twice, especially now that Vertical has released the English language edition.

Dream Fossil is good. The stories in it have a wide range. From the sad and a bit disconnected kind like Carve, which opens the book, to the more comedic ones like Summer of Anxiety or Beyond the Sun (which has one damn awesome ending) to the otherworldly ones like Guests.
The art might feel a bit dated here and there, but it's very detailed and expressive, with a lot of charm.

Dream Fossil is a book that deserves to be bought and read. This book is just that good and Vertical did a nice job with the edition.

 

[AquaWateria]

Ancient Magus's Bride should be an example on how to handle nonhuman-to-human relationship themes in serious way. It's unfortunate that many manga of the same type were comedy in nature. Well being fun doesn't mean it have to be comedy you know?

Just really love how it subtlely develops the relationship between Ellias and Chise without it being forced unlike many other serious these days.

But yeah too bad the nonhuman to human relationship series are mostly comedy.

 

[RockTurtle]

Please don't link stupid ANN clickbait or at least put it on pastebin, that article hardly has any value at all. Thanks.

Prison School 17

dat volume cover

 

[A Black Falcon]

In other Saki news, a spoiler page from the next Shinohayu chapter is out.

Spoiler

Wakanna is kind of a jerk and throws a mahjong tile at a girl who's late to the match. Shino, who will be facing her soon in this match, grabs the tile out of the air before it hits. And remember, in the last chapter htere was a page where Wakanna said "I've already forgotten your names" as she walked away from the table after winning a match. So yeah, she's got issues...

Saki 143

Finally starting the captains match. Hopefully this one is more hype then the last captains match.

Nelly's sort of been hyped ever since her outline appeared way back in the series when some of the 'monsters of the national tournament' were hinted at, so I hope that win or lose she lives up to the hype. And of course I hope for big things from Saki too! It'll be another battle between the need to win and her instinctive "I must go +/-0" playstyle, I think. She'll need to do well for them to m ake the finals, though. I mean, I'm sure they WILL, but it'll be interesting to see how it happens, and who the other team moving on will be!

Saki 136-143

Boooooring. I expected more from Nodoka and the start for Saki is pretty underwhelming. Actually, this whole match has been underwhelming. It's one thing to make things exciting by propping up the opponents, but Kiyosumi as a whole has shown some disappointing playing, getting schooled left and right.

Yeah, for someone who was supposed to be really good, Nodoka hasn't been impressive at all recently, that's for sure! I know her "it's not scientific" unwillingness to admit that superpowers exist hurts her during matches, but still, I'd expect better things than we've seen from her in her last two matches. I hope things will change in the finals, but for storyline reasons maybe it won't -- I mean, Saki plays right after her, after all. But who knows how the finals will go, so maybe Nodoka will finally have a good game, after not doing much special for several games. ... Of course, rounds 4 and 5 of the finals are probably more than a year away (and that's being overly generous), so we'll have a while to think about it.

But yeah, I would agree that Kiyosumi hasn't played great in this game, I just expect that it's all a setup for Saki's match now.

The unfinished drawings here and there are another disappointment but heh.

Hey, Ritz published, like, five or six chapters in a row! And all full length, too. That kind of output isn't something you often see from Ritz, so it came at a cost of unfinished pages... and maybe also these three missed chapters after that, if one reason for them was to finish up the many unfinished pages from before. Ah well. It was nice to get so many chapters without misses, though.

 

[grandjedi6]

I'm guessing he was trying to make an image to describe every single Nisekoi plot. I finished it for him:

This will come in handy for the resolution of the Marika plot any minute now.

Well this will be a handy image to save