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Manga |OT|: No matter how I look at it, it's discord's fault we're not popular
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I'm honestly quite liking the latest chapters of Samurai 8.
It's been steadily improving imo, or at least it has more interesting characters and developments with a somewhat tighter focus. There's also the fact that we're not getting as much worldbuilding and lore in such a clunky way, and the things established before are settling.
I love the aesthetic of the manga and the designs (and I'm also finding the art less cluttered lately) and it's cool that Ann seems to have an actual stutter that's not caused by her being the "shy girl" archetype (like Hinata or Shiemi from Blue Exorcist) that I usually really hate.
The potential in this universe is quite big in terms of adventures and new characters, so I'm legitimately excited tbh.
It's been steadily improving imo, or at least it has more interesting characters and developments with a somewhat tighter focus. There's also the fact that we're not getting as much worldbuilding and lore in such a clunky way, and the things established before are settling.
I love the aesthetic of the manga and the designs (and I'm also finding the art less cluttered lately) and it's cool that Ann seems to have an actual stutter that's not caused by her being the "shy girl" archetype (like Hinata or Shiemi from Blue Exorcist) that I usually really hate.
The potential in this universe is quite big in terms of adventures and new characters, so I'm legitimately excited tbh.
That's what I did about 3 weeks ago. I don't miss it one bit, but I don't mind going back if it gets interesting.
I'm enjoying Samurai 8 but it is clearly designed to be a slow beginning and easing people into the world. Lots of stuff being set up before we enter whatever the core crux of the series will be. I'm sure something big will happen but probably better to wait until that happens to see how it pans out.
Chainsawman is the best thing in a long time. I like pretty much every character for different reasons. It always has stuff I want to find out about, like what on earth Makimais capable of and how she didn't die. I like the new teacher, too. The way they answered was priceless and something you barely see anywhere else. Same with how Denji handled the last Devil in that hotel. Just good stuff all around.
Haikyuu
Hinata managing the jump but not by miraculously pulling it off multiple times but rather seeing the bigger picture really shows the maturity of how he sees the game, court, himself and the players. Love all the nods to the previous teams/coachs' reaction to the game (would've loved to Oikawa's reaction to that setup and spike)
Looks like they're setting it up so Yamaguchi is gonna take it for the 2nd set.
Hinata managing the jump but not by miraculously pulling it off multiple times but rather seeing the bigger picture really shows the maturity of how he sees the game, court, himself and the players. Love all the nods to the previous teams/coachs' reaction to the game (would've loved to Oikawa's reaction to that setup and spike)
Looks like they're setting it up so Yamaguchi is gonna take it for the 2nd set.
Caught up to Hell's Paradise. Glad Viz is releasing the volumes next year.
It's pretty good. Though tfw hardly anyone is talking about his former assistant's series, which is even better. :p
The one I just caught up to.
I'll have to check it out with such strong recommendations then.
Yea, like if I took and start hearing people rave about it, then I'd jump back in for sure
All the chapters should be available, but apparently not in all places.
I don't get the love for chainsaw man from some people here. Like it's okay but it mostly gets by on shock value without having any interesting narrative, action, or characters to back it up.
I imagine when it comes to a manga especially when it releases chapters every week having shock value and suspense helps a lot.
I doubt I'll ever read any more of the author's work. I enjoyed Fire Punch, but I think I'm done thanks to that. I don't really want to read more of his writing style.
Finally got the rest of the Devilman G volumes. Itching to see how it ends because this is so far the most different incarnation of the devilman story.
Don't get baited, the tone hasn't changed, if you didn't like those first few chapters you probably won't enjoy the current stuff
Given all the current fodder in the magazine, it'll definitely reach that.
It could reach that then die shortly thereafter like Hungry Marie and Robot x Laserbean.
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June 2019 Recommendation: Blank Canvas: My So-Called Artist's Journey
The Japanese name of the series is Kakukaku Shikajika.
Autobiographical josei | 5 volumes, complete, licensed in English
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The Japanese name of the series is Kakukaku Shikajika.
Autobiographical josei | 5 volumes, complete, licensed in English
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Chainsaw Man 29
It's weird to read a story in SJ that is this comfortable with killing off main characters without making a grand gesture. I guess it shouldn't be surprising when the you take the mangaka's previous work into consideration.
It's weird to read a story in SJ that is this comfortable with killing off main characters without making a grand gesture. I guess it shouldn't be surprising when the you take the mangaka's previous work into consideration.
Though I imagine not many have done so within the first 30 chapters, so it makes sense that one would handle things differently.
Ok, now we see why, heh.
Dr Stone 112
Senku went about this all backwards. First you gotta create a billion dollar movie industry that's proped up by superhero movies, then you gotta create the internet to leak on-set photos of the actors in their dumb costumes, then you create a drone to take said on-set photos
Senku went about this all backwards. First you gotta create a billion dollar movie industry that's proped up by superhero movies, then you gotta create the internet to leak on-set photos of the actors in their dumb costumes, then you create a drone to take said on-set photos
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Shounen Jump Issue 32:
Black Clover (Cover, Lead CP)
Dr. Stone
One Piece
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
The Promised Neverland
Samurai 8 (CP)
We Never Learn
My Hero Academia
Hinomaru Zumou
Act-Age
Spy×Family (CP, Special Chapter)
Chainsaw-man (CP)
Tokyo Shinobi Squad
Haikyuu!!
Jujutsu Kaisen
Yuuna and the Haunted Hotsprings
Double Taisei (first ranking)
Yui Kamio Lets Loose
Beast Children
The Last Saiyiko
Beast Children isn't ranked yet... but it's already rocking the bottom of the magazine which isn't a good sign
Black Clover (Cover, Lead CP)
Dr. Stone
One Piece
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
The Promised Neverland
Samurai 8 (CP)
We Never Learn
My Hero Academia
Hinomaru Zumou
Act-Age
Spy×Family (CP, Special Chapter)
Chainsaw-man (CP)
Tokyo Shinobi Squad
Haikyuu!!
Jujutsu Kaisen
Yuuna and the Haunted Hotsprings
Double Taisei (first ranking)
Yui Kamio Lets Loose
Beast Children
The Last Saiyiko
Beast Children isn't ranked yet... but it's already rocking the bottom of the magazine which isn't a good sign
It went even worst than I imagined actually lol. Time rack up a body count
I knew from second one that this was probably a fight rock pillar was going to have to carry since he is the strongest pillar.
Well I don't think there are any others that can reasonably do this unless Tanjiro is supposed to assist in this one too. I'm guessing Wind pillar and his brother are going to get in a scrap with the new pillar #5, so there isn't anyone else that fits the bill. Mist will probably get saved and he can play support since he's down an arm.
Decided to hop on that Viz subscription since it's only like $24 a year. Haven't read any manga in a year, maybe more. Decided to give The Promised Neverland a read and it's fantastic so far. I'm at Ch.24 now and I can't wait to see if they can pull this off.
Edit: Up to Ch.48 now and this is so damn fascinating. I didn't expect any of these revelations. All of this is so well done.
Edit: Up to Ch.48 now and this is so damn fascinating. I didn't expect any of these revelations. All of this is so well done.
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Harukaze no Etranger 15
After 15 months, we finally get a new chapter...and it's going on hiatus again...
So yes, I had to basically re-read the last two volumes before jumping into this, as is tradition any time a new chapter of a Kii Kanna manga comes out
Since the 5 year time skip, the series has very firmly been more about Fumi, who is now 13 and very hormonal/rebellious, than it is about Shun and Mio. They are still living together with Shun's parents, but Shun is now a 32 year old NEET, while Mio is not only working all day as a mechanic, but is doing all the cooking/chores/shopping etc. The big plot this chapter with Shun and Mio is that Mio wants to have their first date night in a while... and then they realize that there isn't anything they actually want to do. Very relateable!
We are also continuing with Fumi encountering Sakurako at random times, who was Shun's fiance he left at the alter when he decided he couldn't continue lying. It's leading to more and more resentment between Fumi and Shun, as Fumi is now completely bewildered as to why his brother would have abandoned her, and it gives us the reader more time with Sakurako, who is a significantly more interesting female character than you usually get in BL manga.
Can't wait for more, and with time skips and how long the series goes on hiatus, I weirdly feel like i'm Aging with the characters...
After 15 months, we finally get a new chapter...and it's going on hiatus again...
So yes, I had to basically re-read the last two volumes before jumping into this, as is tradition any time a new chapter of a Kii Kanna manga comes out
Since the 5 year time skip, the series has very firmly been more about Fumi, who is now 13 and very hormonal/rebellious, than it is about Shun and Mio. They are still living together with Shun's parents, but Shun is now a 32 year old NEET, while Mio is not only working all day as a mechanic, but is doing all the cooking/chores/shopping etc. The big plot this chapter with Shun and Mio is that Mio wants to have their first date night in a while... and then they realize that there isn't anything they actually want to do. Very relateable!
We are also continuing with Fumi encountering Sakurako at random times, who was Shun's fiance he left at the alter when he decided he couldn't continue lying. It's leading to more and more resentment between Fumi and Shun, as Fumi is now completely bewildered as to why his brother would have abandoned her, and it gives us the reader more time with Sakurako, who is a significantly more interesting female character than you usually get in BL manga.
Can't wait for more, and with time skips and how long the series goes on hiatus, I weirdly feel like i'm Aging with the characters...
Yui Kamio - I still can't get over how this was a comedy series less than two months ago, but now we have a title page full of creepy dolls. Well, now that... that guy is coming to Yui's rescue, we'll see if this new formula will actually be any good beyond the initial shock value.
Tokyo Shinobi Squad - Jeez, the anime ages are crazy here. It turns out the fanservicey older woman who retired from her modeling career is... 19.
Beast Children - This is pretty alright.
Tokyo Shinobi Squad - Jeez, the anime ages are crazy here. It turns out the fanservicey older woman who retired from her modeling career is... 19.
Beast Children - This is pretty alright.
Seven Deadly Sins 318
Yeah I'm sorry but the Demon King is not a good final boss. For what it was worth, Yhwach never seemed like a jobber but the Demon King is getting humiliated every chapter. All his subordinates felt more threatening than him and that is kinda sad. Just end this. Please.
Yeah I'm sorry but the Demon King is not a good final boss. For what it was worth, Yhwach never seemed like a jobber but the Demon King is getting humiliated every chapter. All his subordinates felt more threatening than him and that is kinda sad. Just end this. Please.
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