Crash Station
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What's worse, Reborn's ending of "nothing got resolved" or Negima's ending of "some shit got resolved, and it was awesome, but it happened OFFSCREEN"?
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What's worse, Reborn's ending of "nothing got resolved" or Negima's ending of "some shit got resolved, and it was awesome, but it happened OFFSCREEN"?
Angry Grimace
Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
In fairness, he did that as a huge FUCK YOU to Kodansha
I'm tired of Keima as a kid, its not interesting.
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Amanchu! rocks. So many funny faces, so many feel good moments and a really relaxing atmosphere. I wish it was full color, to better experience Amano's awesome art.
Angry Grimace
Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
lol @ Manga thread halfway down the second page of Community. Get it together guys.
I never go to either of the Community forum.
BassForever
Member
Well when 80 billion OT's got moved to community it was bound to happen.
Glass Rebel
Member
Ranma 1/2 END
It was good. Gag manga through and through with some very funny scenes. I've already mentioned earlier in this thread that I would have liked some overarching story to accompany the genderbending/shapeshifting hijinks but ultimately I didn't mind it as much. Ranma and Akane were frustrating to watch from time but not quite Nisekoi bad. It's probably my biggest complaint that there wasn't enough about their relationship but the few scenes they had were cute and I liked the ending as well.
I give it 17/21 Eyeshields
It was good. Gag manga through and through with some very funny scenes. I've already mentioned earlier in this thread that I would have liked some overarching story to accompany the genderbending/shapeshifting hijinks but ultimately I didn't mind it as much. Ranma and Akane were frustrating to watch from time but not quite Nisekoi bad. It's probably my biggest complaint that there wasn't enough about their relationship but the few scenes they had were cute and I liked the ending as well.
I give it 17/21 Eyeshields
What, the ending was shit
I never read all the way through negima, is it any good.
Glass Rebel
Member
It would have been shit if Ranma had anything resembling a serious story.
Since it doesn't, I didn't mind it having no conclusion but Akane and Ranma continuing their lives with the knowledge that Ranma loves her.
Man do you know that feel where you experience the best thing ever and you hyperventilate for like 5 minutes from how exciting it was and then you go to somewhere and they're all calmly disassembling it with pros and cons based on categories and and and saying it was just ok and pointing out in what dry and technical ways it could be bettWHATEVER MAN
OKAY
WHATEVER
I ENJOYED IT
STOP MAKING ME THINK
OKAY
WHATEVER
I ENJOYED IT
STOP MAKING ME THINK
I felt trolled by the wedding :\
And even for a rom com I would have preferred a little more closure after 38 friggin volumes, it almost felt like a waste of time.
Glass Rebel
Member
I can see why you would feel that way. Personally, I realized that it wouldn't suddenly turn into that kind of manga early on and read it for the gags alone. As I said, I would have preferred a slightly different approach to it (more development between Akane, Ranma and maybe even the other girls) but for a gag manga it works imo.
Glass Rebel
Member
It won't improve btw
It had some pretty cool action in there, I feel like it would have been a lot better if his editors hadn't pushed the harem thing onto him. I remember him saying that when he originally pitched the idea it didn't have any of that stuff, but his editors wanted another Love Hina type hit.
Air Gear is Air Gear, it makes no goddamn sense.
Arent there two versions of the manga,
Yea there's the main one with the longer name and another one. Don't bother with the other one. From everything I can see and read Negima suffers immensely from editorial interference. (The link is the one to read) The author wanted to do a battle manga and his editors forced a harem on him, he eventually transition from a harem to a battle but a lot of the harem stuff stayed around. They should have just let him do his thing.
No, because I could actually see the post.
Not enough stream of consciousness paragraphs and a lack of tumblr gifs.
dakkumauji
Member
No, cause Law-kun isn't making kissy faces with Luffy or Kid in your avatar. Dead giveaway.
BassForever
Member
Nice try, but no dice
Jojo Vento Aureo V11-END
Characters rankings for this part:
1. Bruno
2. Mista
3. Trish
4. Giorno
5. I didn't care enough about anyone to name a fifth
Bruno was by far the standout character of this part. He completely stole the show and in many ways seemed to be more the main character than Giorno did. I actually wish Giorno was more involved in the story. He was out of focus way too much. I also wish Trish used Spice Girl more than she did (which seemed to only be when she first realized she had the Stand and then almost never again).
JoJo part rankings:
1. Diamond Is Not Crash
2. Battle Tendency
3. Stardust Crusaders
4. Vento Aureo
5. Phantom Blood
I would have put Vento Aureo above Stardust Crusaders if it wasn't for the way it collapsed in the end.
Now onto Stone Ocean which I've been looking forward to reading from what I've heard of it.
Ehh, I really don't like where this part ended up going. The fight against Cioccolatta and Secco was amazing and is probably my favorite Stand fight in the entire series. Unfortunately it just all goes downhill from there. The stuff with Diavolo and Doppio being his split personality was stupid, and Diavolo sucks in general, and the whole situation with Requiem was dumb as well. It was nice seeing Polnareff again though. It's funny that the way the story ended, with the flashback involving Rolling Stone, was far better than the climactic final altercation with Diavolo.
Characters rankings for this part:
1. Bruno
2. Mista
3. Trish
4. Giorno
5. I didn't care enough about anyone to name a fifth
Bruno was by far the standout character of this part. He completely stole the show and in many ways seemed to be more the main character than Giorno did. I actually wish Giorno was more involved in the story. He was out of focus way too much. I also wish Trish used Spice Girl more than she did (which seemed to only be when she first realized she had the Stand and then almost never again).
JoJo part rankings:
1. Diamond Is Not Crash
2. Battle Tendency
3. Stardust Crusaders
4. Vento Aureo
5. Phantom Blood
I would have put Vento Aureo above Stardust Crusaders if it wasn't for the way it collapsed in the end.
Now onto Stone Ocean which I've been looking forward to reading from what I've heard of it.
Laughing Banana
Weeping Pickle
I'm not sure why you're going with such a weird analogy.
First, Luffy's Gears weren't completely unrelated to his previous powers. Second, he's done the same thing before. It really shouldn't come as a surprise that Luffy came up with the Gears.
I also finally found the panels I was looking for:
It's pretty clear what Oda tried to say with the first panel and the second one just shows that Soru was one of the inspirations for Luffy's Gears.
I'm not going to try to make you like it but your comparison is flawed as hell.
Aaaah alright alright.
I don't know why I am getting involved in this topic; it's rather unimportant anyways, hahaha.
Anyways, alright, I can see your point, though I don't necessarily agree with it.
AKB 49
I can't believe they shove Okabe aside to favor Yoshinaga, gah.
At least Alice/Arisu is still there. Yoshinaga is so... bland.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Nobunaga no Chef 26
Deboning meat with your bare hands. How much more hax can Ken get?
Dat cliffhanger though. Can't wait to see what solution ken comes up with.
Deboning meat with your bare hands. How much more hax can Ken get?
Dat cliffhanger though. Can't wait to see what solution ken comes up with.
Are you guys still arguing over Gear 2nd? This is embarrassing.
1) Saying "I have a new move to try!" is not foreshadowing. It's just following through on what you say.
2) Squiggles on a snail isn't foreshadowing either. At best, it's a Brick Joke. at worst, it's a coincidence.
3) Prolonged training arcs suck.
1) Saying "I have a new move to try!" is not foreshadowing. It's just following through on what you say.
2) Squiggles on a snail isn't foreshadowing either. At best, it's a Brick Joke. at worst, it's a coincidence.
3) Prolonged training arcs suck.
Laughing Banana
Weeping Pickle
That's why I just relent and agree to disagree
And it's not like MangaGAF is above discussing embarrassing stuff anyways
Relaxed Muscle
Member
AKB 125
Not enough Okabe. And now she's gone for god knows how many chapters.
MC needs to drop Yoshinaga and go after Okabe.
The ending was pure trolling. C'mon not a single kiss or something?. They basically ended like they started.
Not enough Okabe. And now she's gone for god knows how many chapters.
MC needs to drop Yoshinaga and go after Okabe.
The ending was pure trolling. C'mon not a single kiss or something?. They basically ended like they started.
Dedication Through Light
Member
Might have been mentioned, but the writer/artist of Tower of God is doing/has done a webtoon based on Cloud Atlas.
I havent read it yet, but sounds interesting since Tower of God is all sorts of awesome, so itll be interesting to see what he does with the Cloud Atlas material
I havent read it yet, but sounds interesting since Tower of God is all sorts of awesome, so itll be interesting to see what he does with the Cloud Atlas material
dakkumauji
Member
More importantly, they are just stringing SZS fans by saying it's not cancelled but no volumes will be released this year. :E
Save 'N Quit
Banned
TWGOK 229
I should feel bad about Tenri doing things against her will, but Keima is to magnificent to hate.
I should feel bad about Tenri doing things against her will, but Keima is to magnificent to hate.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Oh c'mon, it was implied, but they definitely were a couple by the end.
Nice to see my last minute decision to go to the Kodansha panel was of some use, as I was the only one tweeting it.
18+ was in regards to "Mature series" aka, naughty bits. They won't release a series that has to be shrink wrapped.
Ben said they are reluctant to pick up longer series, like chihayafuru, because they are so long and sales drop off steadily the longer a series is. (Unless, you know, it's crap like Fairy Tail that sells and sells and sells.)
PhantomOfTheKnight
Member
One Piece - 006-018
..and Nami finally appears.
..and Nami finally appears.
Joe Molotov
Member
Hey, MangaGAF. I need some manga suggestions. There's too much stuff out there and they all have weird names and are 227 volumes long it's scary.
I read Yotsuba&! and occasionally force myself to read Lucky Star, and I'll read yurishit like Girl Friends. Today, I bought a volume of A Certain Scientific Railgun because it looked good and also Umineko because I was curious whether there was ever an explanation for all the bullshit that went down in the anime. I don't really know what people are reading right now, other than Shounen garbage obviously.
I read Yotsuba&! and occasionally force myself to read Lucky Star, and I'll read yurishit like Girl Friends. Today, I bought a volume of A Certain Scientific Railgun because it looked good and also Umineko because I was curious whether there was ever an explanation for all the bullshit that went down in the anime. I don't really know what people are reading right now, other than Shounen garbage obviously.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Hey, MangaGAF. I need some manga suggestions. There's too much stuff out there and they all have weird names and are 227 volumes long it's scary.
I read Yotsuba&! and occasionally force myself to read Lucky Star, and I'll read yurishit like Girl Friends. Today, I bought a volume of A Certain Scientific Railgun because it looked good and also Umineko because I was curious whether there was ever an explanation for all the bullshit that went down in the anime. I don't really know what people are reading right now, other than Shounen garbage obviously.
If you like yotsuba& you should definitely read hinamatsuri.
ColossalLazy
Member
Hey, MangaGAF. I need some manga suggestions. There's too much stuff out there and they all have weird names and are 227 volumes long it's scary.
I read Yotsuba&! and occasionally force myself to read Lucky Star, and I'll read yurishit like Girl Friends. Today, I bought a volume of A Certain Scientific Railgun because it looked good and also Umineko because I was curious whether there was ever an explanation for all the bullshit that went down in the anime. I don't really know what people are reading right now, other than Shounen garbage obviously.
Great Teacher Onizuka
Regarding Death
Pumpkin Scissors
REAL
PhantomOfTheKnight
Member
Hey, MangaGAF. I need some manga suggestions. There's too much stuff out there and they all have weird names and are 227 volumes long it's scary.
I read Yotsuba&! and occasionally force myself to read Lucky Star, and I'll read yurishit like Girl Friends. Today, I bought a volume of A Certain Scientific Railgun because it looked good and also Umineko because I was curious whether there was ever an explanation for all the bullshit that went down in the anime. I don't really know what people are reading right now, other than Shounen garbage obviously.
Arachnid
Girls of the Wild's
It's Not My Fault That I'm Not Popular
Otoyomegatari
SolaninHey, MangaGAF. I need some manga suggestions. There's too much stuff out there and they all have weird names and are 227 volumes long it's scary.
I read Yotsuba&! and occasionally force myself to read Lucky Star, and I'll read yurishit like Girl Friends. Today, I bought a volume of A Certain Scientific Railgun because it looked good and also Umineko because I was curious whether there was ever an explanation for all the bullshit that went down in the anime. I don't really know what people are reading right now, other than Shounen garbage obviously.
A Girl by the Sea
Goodnight Punpun
FOURTEEN
Getenrou
Soredemo Machi wa Mawatteiru
Aku no Hana
Onepunch-man
Hinamatsuri
Anamorphosis
Fraction
Banana Bread Pudding
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yO02Uz141jA
e: also check out
Nijigahara Holograph
Ressentiment
Hoshi no Samidare
Spider-man Manga (for reals)
Onani Master Kurosawa
Molester Man
The Lady of Udon
dakkumauji
Member
Shirayukihime to 7-nin no Shuujin 01-04
A kid wakes up after two years of sleep and finds Tokyo in ruins ruled by people dressed in military outfits.
Well I like the art at least. The power aspect could be cool if they do explain it. Though it does seem pretty standard and not interesting on its own.
The characters themselves are pretty boring and don't really stand out. Protag isn't really setting himself as a good lead besides always being happy and I guess sidekick isn't anything better either.
I guess there isn't really anything all that special with this series. I mean it has some potential but it doesn't really seem to be going anywhere with it. I'm also waiting for seeing how the title actually fits the series as well.
Though, I guess it does provide for all that military uniform fetish.
A kid wakes up after two years of sleep and finds Tokyo in ruins ruled by people dressed in military outfits.
Well I like the art at least. The power aspect could be cool if they do explain it. Though it does seem pretty standard and not interesting on its own.
The characters themselves are pretty boring and don't really stand out. Protag isn't really setting himself as a good lead besides always being happy and I guess sidekick isn't anything better either.
I guess there isn't really anything all that special with this series. I mean it has some potential but it doesn't really seem to be going anywhere with it. I'm also waiting for seeing how the title actually fits the series as well.
Though, I guess it does provide for all that military uniform fetish.
Gunsmith Cats
This was fantastic. I really liked the art, the girls were good looking and so were the guns. The action flowed incredibly well, probably some of the best I've seen. Even during the more crowded scenes it was still easy to follow everything that was going on. The stories were great, even the one chapter stories were fun and exciting. The longer arcs, especially the Goldie ones, were fantastic with each chapter making me want to read more. The characters were almost all great, with the exception of Becky who I didn't really care for. Rally and Minnie-May were fun leads and the supporting cast was great, I especially liked Bean and Roy. The villians were mostly great, Goldie and Gray worked really well as major villians but some of the one of baddies were a bit underwhelming, though that's understandable as most of them were supposed to just be standard thugs.
If I have any complaints it's that some of the characters, May especially, got pushed to the side too much towards the end for Rally. Minnie-May was supposed to be partners with Rally but in the last arc she's in it about as much as Becky and Misty. It's only a minor issue though.
Overall this was an absolutley fantastic series and I'm going to start on Burst as soon as I can.
Art: 10/10
Story: 10/10
Characters: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
This was fantastic. I really liked the art, the girls were good looking and so were the guns. The action flowed incredibly well, probably some of the best I've seen. Even during the more crowded scenes it was still easy to follow everything that was going on. The stories were great, even the one chapter stories were fun and exciting. The longer arcs, especially the Goldie ones, were fantastic with each chapter making me want to read more. The characters were almost all great, with the exception of Becky who I didn't really care for. Rally and Minnie-May were fun leads and the supporting cast was great, I especially liked Bean and Roy. The villians were mostly great, Goldie and Gray worked really well as major villians but some of the one of baddies were a bit underwhelming, though that's understandable as most of them were supposed to just be standard thugs.
If I have any complaints it's that some of the characters, May especially, got pushed to the side too much towards the end for Rally. Minnie-May was supposed to be partners with Rally but in the last arc she's in it about as much as Becky and Misty. It's only a minor issue though.
Overall this was an absolutley fantastic series and I'm going to start on Burst as soon as I can.
Art: 10/10
Story: 10/10
Characters: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
dakkumauji
Member
To Aru Kagaku no Railgun 59
What's this? Unexpected character development for The Queen? :O
What's this? Unexpected character development for The Queen? :O
Phoenician_Viking
Banned
one piece
Ahahahha, Francky lacked oxygen and choked even though he´s mostly a robot. Lololoololoololoool.
Ahahahha, Francky lacked oxygen and choked even though he´s mostly a robot. Lololoololoololoool.
Relaxed Muscle
Member
Prison School 63
The principal is really the best character.
I wonder how are they gonna make it to stay in the school.
The principal is really the best character.
I wonder how are they gonna make it to stay in the school.
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