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Retcon: Not really, the weekend's pretty much sold out. Are you going to mcm expo in October?
Detonation Island v13
Takashi keeps walking that line that has him always on the edge of growing up, only to always fall back to the usual shit.
On one hand I can almost admire how hard he tries to make something of his bosozoku time, on the other, given all the shit he caused his family I despise that he's still about "having fun for another year, until I'm 18, then I'll find a job", which is also a bit laughable, given that he'll only be able to find shitty jobs since he dropped out, and he wouldn't even be able to hold one given his shitty character,
In the mean time, I'm curious to see how his new idea will turn out. I can't say he isn't a stubborn bastard that does tries hard to realize his objectives.
Countrouble v02
If not for Sasara and her trolling, this would be a very boring manga.
With volume 2 inserting a second trolling angel, things got even more troublesome for Kota, though, to be honest, while Akino is a hot, I quite prefer Meiko, so the development at the end of the volume isn't bad from my point of view.
Highlight of the volume, Sasara selling out Kota for a new console and a game.
Wombs v02
I've been waiting for this to come out here, because the first volume had me intrigued despite (or perhaps, thanks to) the weird setup of the story (reminder, there's a war between two human factions, and the women of one of them get alien lifeforms implanted in their wombs so that they can teleport people/stuff while the lifeform is growing up, then at the 40th week they abort and repeat the cycle) but this volume confused me a lot, partly because of the narration style. There is also the stuff that's not overtly said but hinted at, like the talks between the scientists in regards to the experiments they want to conduct on the women, or the whole other dimension/side that the pregnant women can access thanks to the alien fetus.
Given the setup, background and the subject of the story, women aren't treated exactly well. More than ever they are considered tools to be used and discarded, which while annoying feels sorta realistic. Naturally the best part about the manga is seeing these women getting stronger, fight it out, toughing up and doing their best.
Anyways, I'm even more interested in seeing how this will turn out in the next volumes.
Takashi keeps walking that line that has him always on the edge of growing up, only to always fall back to the usual shit.
On one hand I can almost admire how hard he tries to make something of his bosozoku time, on the other, given all the shit he caused his family I despise that he's still about "having fun for another year, until I'm 18, then I'll find a job", which is also a bit laughable, given that he'll only be able to find shitty jobs since he dropped out, and he wouldn't even be able to hold one given his shitty character,
In the mean time, I'm curious to see how his new idea will turn out. I can't say he isn't a stubborn bastard that does tries hard to realize his objectives.
Countrouble v02
If not for Sasara and her trolling, this would be a very boring manga.
With volume 2 inserting a second trolling angel, things got even more troublesome for Kota, though, to be honest, while Akino is a hot, I quite prefer Meiko, so the development at the end of the volume isn't bad from my point of view.
Highlight of the volume, Sasara selling out Kota for a new console and a game.
Wombs v02
I've been waiting for this to come out here, because the first volume had me intrigued despite (or perhaps, thanks to) the weird setup of the story (reminder, there's a war between two human factions, and the women of one of them get alien lifeforms implanted in their wombs so that they can teleport people/stuff while the lifeform is growing up, then at the 40th week they abort and repeat the cycle) but this volume confused me a lot, partly because of the narration style. There is also the stuff that's not overtly said but hinted at, like the talks between the scientists in regards to the experiments they want to conduct on the women, or the whole other dimension/side that the pregnant women can access thanks to the alien fetus.
Given the setup, background and the subject of the story, women aren't treated exactly well. More than ever they are considered tools to be used and discarded, which while annoying feels sorta realistic. Naturally the best part about the manga is seeing these women getting stronger, fight it out, toughing up and doing their best.
Anyways, I'm even more interested in seeing how this will turn out in the next volumes.
Dedication Through Light
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Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei v3 (ln)
Nine School Magic Tournament off to a great start with lots of variety of activities and continuing the theme of getting people associated with Tatsuya involved even if not the typical and expected participants or even being relevant for it in a traditional manner (all his class 2 friends being there was a nice touch and even giving a great scene with Tatsuya and Leo with the cool sword weaponized and specialized CAD).
Tatsuya's analysis and everyones view of him is quite compelling at times, Mayumi and her feeling of being all nervous and under scrutiny of sorts with Tatsuya viewing her competition up close and personal was very insightful to her character and for him. I wonder if others will express their views in such a manner. Wish he was my bro.
Was mindblown that he was Taurus Silver and the creative mastermind with all things in FLT.
Nine School Magic Tournament off to a great start with lots of variety of activities and continuing the theme of getting people associated with Tatsuya involved even if not the typical and expected participants or even being relevant for it in a traditional manner (all his class 2 friends being there was a nice touch and even giving a great scene with Tatsuya and Leo with the cool sword weaponized and specialized CAD).
Tatsuya's analysis and everyones view of him is quite compelling at times, Mayumi and her feeling of being all nervous and under scrutiny of sorts with Tatsuya viewing her competition up close and personal was very insightful to her character and for him. I wonder if others will express their views in such a manner. Wish he was my bro.
Was mindblown that he was Taurus Silver and the creative mastermind with all things in FLT.
shush, you.
Assassination Classroom 51
Of all the supernatural stuff that has happened, by far the most unrealistic thing in the series is the fact that no one else in the school knows whats going on. The constant gunfire and stuff isn't enough of a tip-off?
dakkumauji
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I'll take anything to fill that hole in my heart now that Sket Dance's gone.
Battle manga, pretty much the go to way once your ratings start failing.
Passive Assassin
Member
Vinland Saga 94-95
I thought we were done with Farmland Saga.
I thought we were done with Farmland Saga.
dakkumauji
Member
Wagatsuma-san wa Ore no Yome 16
Sisters are a way for to connect men.
Sisters are a way for to connect men.
FlutterPuffs
Member
Finally got my name changed, yay!
I was echothreealpha in my previous reincarnation in GAF.
I was echothreealpha in my previous reincarnation in GAF.
Aizo
Banned
That is precisely what I think, too.
Rafa=FedKilla
Banned
I dont want to see Soul Catcher(s) descend into a battle manga.
Ascending into greatness. I swear battle manga and put batman in it solves everything these days.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
To be fair, he does a pretty good job with tits and asses.
Vinland Saga
Fucking hell thorfinn.
Well, this is one hell of recommendation.
And I see that Kinokuniya has all three volumes in stock...
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Holy shit, that's a lot of manga to borrow at once from the library.
Eyeshield is pretty ok.
Eyeshield is pretty ok.
Still jelly of your library. My library has no inter library loan partners (and the library that's actually closer to my house has a great selection), and nothing more than a bunch of One Piece and Naruto
FlutterPuffs
Member
How's Andromeda Stories and Children by the Sea?
Aizo
Banned
I will post impressions.
Aizo
Banned
I actually order them from a bunch of different libraries in different towns and they ship 'em here. This isn't quite all of them, though.
This is everything I have right now, but I didn't pick up 5 of the REAL volumes in time, so they got sent back to their respective libraries.
Dedication Through Light
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Yamada and the Seven Witches 71
Tamaki got the formal invite to join and looked so happy about it, guess he was tired of being alone...good development.
Finally went to the pixiv tag for this was shocked there was way more miyamura x yamada than I thought, not that Im complaining.
Tamaki got the formal invite to join and looked so happy about it, guess he was tired of being alone...good development.
Finally went to the pixiv tag for this was shocked there was way more miyamura x yamada than I thought, not that Im complaining.
curlyfriski
Banned
Ooh Yoshihiro Tatsumi, the only thing I've read by him is Drifting Life but it was really good. Have you read that one yet?
Aizo
Banned
YEAH! This is the last thing I was searching for to read of his that's published in English. I'm a big fan. I really recommend that your read his collections of short stories!!
- The Push Man and other stories (my personal favorite)
- Good-Bye
- Abandon the Old in Tokyo
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Welcome to El Palacio 1-8
So... standard school dorm fanservice harem manga, except instead of a school dorm it's a pro-wrestling troupe.
Kind of middling so far. Could do with more pro wrestling. Main girl makes it worth it though.
So... standard school dorm fanservice harem manga, except instead of a school dorm it's a pro-wrestling troupe.
Kind of middling so far. Could do with more pro wrestling. Main girl makes it worth it though.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Read Kyou Kara Ore Wa already!
curlyfriski
Banned
Cool I'll check them out. Gekiga forever.
Library pick-ups?
My library also has Ooku, I've been meaning to check that out.
Aizo
Banned
Poor, library using nakama?
Pretty much!
It takes a bit of fortitude sometimes, since basically all my friends just read scans while I stick to the real stuff.
Crash Station
Member
No Game No Life 1
Not the worst thing ever. Sure, the writing is abysmal and hilariously generic/simplistic, but the art isn't so bad. I also like the idea of a brother/sister NEET duo. Why don't we have more of those?
Not the worst thing ever. Sure, the writing is abysmal and hilariously generic/simplistic, but the art isn't so bad. I also like the idea of a brother/sister NEET duo. Why don't we have more of those?
I'm too used to Gouriki Ayame, I couldn't read this.
Yes, that's where my name comes from.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Welcome to El-palacio 22
I still have no idea how a pro wrestling troupe that uses middle-schoolgirls as wrestlers or kidnaps random people to do their housework is allowed to function, but it's nice to have some backstory to the whole group.
I still have no idea how a pro wrestling troupe that uses middle-schoolgirls as wrestlers or kidnaps random people to do their housework is allowed to function, but it's nice to have some backstory to the whole group.
dakkumauji
Member
Waratte! Sotomura-san 38
Anime when?
Silva 25
Woo, all color chapter!
Anime when?
Silva 25
Woo, all color chapter!
My local libraries have a pretty good selection of manga. Almost all of the major jump/magazine titles are accounted for. Although the condition is terrible and the volumes are spread out across the borough so tracking down the next volume can be a hassle.
I was actually reading Sandman that way but the trail went cold around volume six so I'll probably buy them all soon.
And if Viz ever releases a special edition of One Piece then I'll donate my volumes. The ones currently available are in a terrible state.
I was actually reading Sandman that way but the trail went cold around volume six so I'll probably buy them all soon.
And if Viz ever releases a special edition of One Piece then I'll donate my volumes. The ones currently available are in a terrible state.
Id like to but I can only afford one weekend trip to London );
Biblia Koshodou no Jiken Techou 3
so moe i could die and go to bookworm heaven
Shokugeki no Soma 33
I remember being pretty down on this training arc when it started but the mangaka really managed to pull off something that was at times intense, touching, but most of all, entertaining. Great stuff.
A Secret on the Lips
A really nice and upbeat Yuri story, which is far more preferable than some of the mind-numbingly dumb shite I've read recently.
so moe i could die and go to bookworm heaven
Shokugeki no Soma 33
I remember being pretty down on this training arc when it started but the mangaka really managed to pull off something that was at times intense, touching, but most of all, entertaining. Great stuff.
A Secret on the Lips
A really nice and upbeat Yuri story, which is far more preferable than some of the mind-numbingly dumb shite I've read recently.
Rafa=FedKilla
Banned
Ahhh Kindaichi case Files. Another victim of the American manga boom and bust. How Detective Conan is still being published is baffling, but Im tempted to collect the whole series. It sucks having to work alot and I cant practice French that muxh. Still really want to read Sket Dance, Medaka Box, Reborn, Hokuto No Ken and the first few volumes of 7Seeds.
clay_ghost
Member
So i went and read recent chapters of Nisekoi.
What happened? Why are there so much fan service now, its also not funny anymore.
TWGOK start to drag too.
So does Magi.
And i store like 10 chapters to read at one go too.
Oh well
What happened? Why are there so much fan service now, its also not funny anymore.
TWGOK start to drag too.
So does Magi.
And i store like 10 chapters to read at one go too.
Oh well
It's a harem and it got really popular.
FlutterPuffs
Member
"Your anime is coming up, you need to make the story longer so there's more content to be animated."
This is what I keep telling people. It never got the love it deserved. It's a really solid series.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Magi 191
Huh.
You know what, I'm also now in the camp of really wishing this battle end sooner than later.
Kougyokou fighting back was kinda cool though.
Huh.
You know what, I'm also now in the camp of really wishing this battle end sooner than later.
Kougyokou fighting back was kinda cool though.
Nisekoi was always boring though. If you replace it with Yamada and the 7 Witches, and not only will you still have a romcom harem, you'll have a better main character, a better support cast, and an actual plot.So i went and read recent chapters of Nisekoi.
What happened? Why are there so much fan service now, its also not funny anymore.
Do it! It's really nice.
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