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Hunter X Hunter:
Just like it was mentioned earlier, I got a very Claymore-ish feeling from the revelation that there's a larger world outside the one most people know of. This prospect could lead to into a fucking amazing arc if done correctly, but considering how long (and I use "long" almost sarcastically) Togashi has written without a hiatus this time, I'm doubtful if we'll see it any time soon.. if ever. It would be such a kick in the balls if he decides to end the series after revealing something so huge.
I'm also weary of how the next arc could work without Killua in the picture. The Gon/Killua relationship is so dynamic, it might feel like a major component is missing without him.
Just like it was mentioned earlier, I got a very Claymore-ish feeling from the revelation that there's a larger world outside the one most people know of. This prospect could lead to into a fucking amazing arc if done correctly, but considering how long (and I use "long" almost sarcastically) Togashi has written without a hiatus this time, I'm doubtful if we'll see it any time soon.. if ever. It would be such a kick in the balls if he decides to end the series after revealing something so huge.
I'm also weary of how the next arc could work without Killua in the picture. The Gon/Killua relationship is so dynamic, it might feel like a major component is missing without him.
Maybe he'll be replaced by kurapika (lol) and we'll finally know more about his story and what happened to kuroro's gang
Hunter x Hunter
Also just in case people are confused by the extremely shitty translation, Chimera Ants aren't extra-terrestrials or anything like that. They're just not native to the current HxH world. The "outside" is just like a New World type situation beyond the seas. It's not even a Claymore-like situation.
Also just in case people are confused by the extremely shitty translation, Chimera Ants aren't extra-terrestrials or anything like that. They're just not native to the current HxH world. The "outside" is just like a New World type situation beyond the seas. It's not even a Claymore-like situation.
Trickster
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Which makes me wonder if Meruem is really nothing special, considering he's the end-all in current HxH power levels.
Hunter X Hunter 338:
These latest string of chapters continue to surprise me. I wasn't expecting Gon to meet up with Killua at the very beginning, and I definitely wasn't expecting Gon to meet up with Ging again in a single chapter (I figured the tree climbing would last a couple of chapters/have some fights mixed in).
The "bigger world" revelation could be a huge move for the series though, no pun intended. This could be Hunter X Hunter's time skip without the time skip.
Claymore's "other side" can join the ranks of Berserk's "Elf Island", Ippo's "World Stage Debut" at this point.
The way Hunter X Hunter is going right now we'll see the "other side" in five chapters or less.
These latest string of chapters continue to surprise me. I wasn't expecting Gon to meet up with Killua at the very beginning, and I definitely wasn't expecting Gon to meet up with Ging again in a single chapter (I figured the tree climbing would last a couple of chapters/have some fights mixed in).
The "bigger world" revelation could be a huge move for the series though, no pun intended. This could be Hunter X Hunter's time skip without the time skip.
Claymore's "other side" can join the ranks of Berserk's "Elf Island", Ippo's "World Stage Debut" at this point.
The way Hunter X Hunter is going right now we'll see the "other side" in five chapters or less.
If this is the case, how long is Togashi really planning to do this series?! If for a long time, that's cool, but he's destined to go on hiatus sometime and his drawings are as shitty as they ever could be for the most part. I might just have to read HxH in volumes for now on.
Tribes of Trusty
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Kangou Banchou 1-2
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Bleach (ch483)
-Yo, I'm going to seal you. Nuh-uh, no you aint.
Can someone explain this panel? I don't have a fucking clue what I'm looking at.
So big dog OG makes a pretty bad ass line. Always good stuff. Then we zip back to Ichigo vs. Orange (or Coconut in this case). Hey, go bankai. OK, derp. Anyone remember when it was like a big deal when Ichigo went bankai? Now, he does it like changing his socks. Even super power up awesome DBZ had a little build up. Anyway, he tries to seal his bankai for some reason and Ichigo just brushes it off. Ya know, you really know an MC is overpowered when he monologues during all this crap. Coconut then does some acid rain and we get a vice-cap all messed up.
Overall, this is so far very boring. There is just no build up and it's by the numbers. It doesn't help that we just came off an awful throw-away arc. Kubo needs a bad ass antagonist and fast.
ch in 3 (why did I write such a long post about Bleach?)
-Yo, I'm going to seal you. Nuh-uh, no you aint.
Can someone explain this panel? I don't have a fucking clue what I'm looking at.
So big dog OG makes a pretty bad ass line. Always good stuff. Then we zip back to Ichigo vs. Orange (or Coconut in this case). Hey, go bankai. OK, derp. Anyone remember when it was like a big deal when Ichigo went bankai? Now, he does it like changing his socks. Even super power up awesome DBZ had a little build up. Anyway, he tries to seal his bankai for some reason and Ichigo just brushes it off. Ya know, you really know an MC is overpowered when he monologues during all this crap. Coconut then does some acid rain and we get a vice-cap all messed up.
Overall, this is so far very boring. There is just no build up and it's by the numbers. It doesn't help that we just came off an awful throw-away arc. Kubo needs a bad ass antagonist and fast.
There's a good possibility of this happening if Killua isn't a major player in the next arc. I'd actually be all for it, since there would be a good chance of Chrollo & his crew popping up again with Kurapika around. I just hope Leorio comes a long for the ride too, his character has been pretty much backseated since the start of Greed Island, which is a real shame. I've been super curious about his abilities after that awesome punch he gave Gin, so it would be amazing to see Leorio doing some real battling with nen for the first time.
Neoriceisgood
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NSFW, I'd remove that.
One Piece
I kind of don't like the reveal that it actually was the Akainu/Aoikiji fight island. Only because Oda JUST introduced this story of their fight like 20 chapters ago and then OH WOW, AT THE ISLAND OF IT. It's just kind of rushed. It's the kind of thing that if they had arrived at an island Oda had brought up in a story 200 chapters ago would've been a really cool thing. Here it just feels forced. Smoker a bit too, since he made it look like they'd fight, but then Luffy dodged him, but suddenly here's there anyhow a little later.
Otherwise I like everything else about the arc. The kids, the smoke mask guys, the logia boss, the weird animals on the island, the headless samurai. It's all classic OP great stuff.
I kind of don't like the reveal that it actually was the Akainu/Aoikiji fight island. Only because Oda JUST introduced this story of their fight like 20 chapters ago and then OH WOW, AT THE ISLAND OF IT. It's just kind of rushed. It's the kind of thing that if they had arrived at an island Oda had brought up in a story 200 chapters ago would've been a really cool thing. Here it just feels forced. Smoker a bit too, since he made it look like they'd fight, but then Luffy dodged him, but suddenly here's there anyhow a little later.
Otherwise I like everything else about the arc. The kids, the smoke mask guys, the logia boss, the weird animals on the island, the headless samurai. It's all classic OP great stuff.
Hunter x Hunter
Anyone think Paritson is actually a Chimera Ant (what a TWEEST) from the "Outside"? It would make a lot of sense, since it was mentioned that Paritson comes from the world of darkness by Moo-Moo Dude a couple of chapters ago, and I highly doubt Togashi gonna leave that plot thread behind. I can see Paritson and Jiro being the villains of this coming arc.
Anyone think Paritson is actually a Chimera Ant (what a TWEEST) from the "Outside"? It would make a lot of sense, since it was mentioned that Paritson comes from the world of darkness by Moo-Moo Dude a couple of chapters ago, and I highly doubt Togashi gonna leave that plot thread behind. I can see Paritson and Jiro being the villains of this coming arc.
HxH
Killua.. what? Did they really just do that?
What the hell? He really left him? Like, for real? And Gon being apathetic about it? He was so all "gotta introduce Killua".
Am I missing something here? Did they not just break up only to meet "here and there"? Did they only talk about breaking up till Gon finishes with Ging? Really didn't seem like it.
All my confuse.
All of it.
Killua.. what? Did they really just do that?
What the hell? He really left him? Like, for real? And Gon being apathetic about it? He was so all "gotta introduce Killua".
Am I missing something here? Did they not just break up only to meet "here and there"? Did they only talk about breaking up till Gon finishes with Ging? Really didn't seem like it.
All my confuse.
All of it.
I knew it. Kubo has turned Bleach hentai.
Another week, another round of manga rankings, Feb. 20-26. Nothing particularly interesting this week though.
Dedication Through Light
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I dont mean to be a Bleach apologist, but you make it sound like its bad (people change socks that often?). Last time I checked whenever Ichigo goes bankai its like drool worthy moment of Number One. Just look at last arc, or for that matter last year, only once did he Bankai. Its been greatly missed. Bankai had just as much effect as it had when he used it in the fight against Byakuya as it does now, meaning it never once went to the realm of boredom.
Kubo has given an excellent antagonist, who else goes through such emotional turmoil in one arc and is now litrally at the top of his game in the subsequent arc? I can only think of one, and that is Ichigo Kurosaki, and not to mention utilizing his top tier skills right off at the start of an arc? Epic incarnate.
BlackGoku03
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I was thinking "Oh, this post is pretty well thought out" but then I saw it was written by DTL and now I'm confused.
DTL evolved. His trolling hit a new plateau a while back.
It's his bankai.
Hunter X Hunter:
Probably until he's ready to retire/has made all the money he can off the series. Considering Togashi's age (which is "over the hill" if Bakuman is to be believed) and how long he has been banking off of Hunter x Hunter, I seriously doubt he will be doing another long series after Hunter X Hunter is over. Ending Hunter X Hunter any time soon doesn't make sense for him financially either, and I doubt Jump readers would support another one of his series in the same way after YuYu Hakusho and all the Hunter X Hunter hiatuses. Plus if One Piece can go 1000+ chapters (at the rate it's going) why can't Hunter X Hunter go 600+, especially considering both series started at around the same time?
Probably until he's ready to retire/has made all the money he can off the series. Considering Togashi's age (which is "over the hill" if Bakuman is to be believed) and how long he has been banking off of Hunter x Hunter, I seriously doubt he will be doing another long series after Hunter X Hunter is over. Ending Hunter X Hunter any time soon doesn't make sense for him financially either, and I doubt Jump readers would support another one of his series in the same way after YuYu Hakusho and all the Hunter X Hunter hiatuses. Plus if One Piece can go 1000+ chapters (at the rate it's going) why can't Hunter X Hunter go 600+, especially considering both series started at around the same time?
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qizah
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Hey MangaGAF!
I wanted to know what you guys suggest is a first Manga to start reading? I don't know much about Manga either - but I really want to get into a few series over time.
I was looking into two - Soul Eater and Death Note, however I feel like I might be too behind to 'catch up', if you will (but I don't know how long each has gone on for at this point).
Any help would be appreciated!
I wanted to know what you guys suggest is a first Manga to start reading? I don't know much about Manga either - but I really want to get into a few series over time.
I was looking into two - Soul Eater and Death Note, however I feel like I might be too behind to 'catch up', if you will (but I don't know how long each has gone on for at this point).
Any help would be appreciated!
Triple reverse troll. You don't know what the fuck is going on.
You guys also might realize that he confused antagonist with protagonist. That's my own troll on DTL's triple reverse. My work here is done.
Bankai is also in no way as impacting now as it was during SS arc. You have to be out of your mind. 
The best manga reading one can have is a marathon, if I've learned anything. The more available the better. The chapters fly much faster than you'd think.
As for recs, you'll need to specify what genres/plot types you're looking for. Death Note and Soul Eater are vastly different, and it doesn't seem as if you're to sure on them yourself.
Mangaupdates.com is a great place to get a general idea of what you want to read, as its easily the most comprehensive manga compendium that I know of, and is always up-to-date. While there, you can search specific plot traits that may interest you, since the genre lingo would probably be lost to you being new to manga.
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qizah
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Go ahead and start Berserk. Best fantasy manga out there IMO.
Even if it takes you 10 years to read it you will still catch up at some point.
Also anyone have some suggestions for cute/lighthearted shoujo stuff? I have probably read all the obvious ones at this point, so if you have some hidden gems it would be appreciated.
Maybe FMA as a complete one. A good easy shounen to digest.
Heh, survivor is laughing out there somewhere.
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qizah
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Thanks for the link!
I was looking into this as well - Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind. It's Miyazaki and my friend told me about it, seems like a good pick. Any thoughts?
I'll look into Berserk as well!
Gunbo's Embarrassing List of Shoujo with Cute Shit and Bubbles
Aishiteruze Baby (3)
Beyond the Blindfold (2)
Dengeki Daisy (2)
Do xx to Me! (2)
For You in Full Blossom (3)
His and Her Circumstances (2)
Kaichou wa Maid-sama! (3)
Kimi ni Todoke (3)
Koi dano Ai dano (3)
Lovely Complex (3)
Monkey High (3)
Oresama Teacher (2)
Ouran Host Club (3)
Red-haired Snow White (1)
Reimei no Arcana (1)
Say I Love You (2)
Special A (3)
I removed the more action ones. Scale from 1-3. 3 being all fluffy and 1 being more shounen. Maybe you haven't read one of the threes. But from your past posts, I know you have read a good amount of the above. Best I can do though, sorry.
Aishiteruze Baby (3)
Beyond the Blindfold (2)
Dengeki Daisy (2)
Do xx to Me! (2)
For You in Full Blossom (3)
His and Her Circumstances (2)
Kaichou wa Maid-sama! (3)
Kimi ni Todoke (3)
Koi dano Ai dano (3)
Lovely Complex (3)
Monkey High (3)
Oresama Teacher (2)
Ouran Host Club (3)
Red-haired Snow White (1)
Reimei no Arcana (1)
Say I Love You (2)
Special A (3)
I removed the more action ones. Scale from 1-3. 3 being all fluffy and 1 being more shounen. Maybe you haven't read one of the threes. But from your past posts, I know you have read a good amount of the above. Best I can do though, sorry.
Zoramon089
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One Piece
Just a random question but do people still hate Franky's new design in One Piece? I hated it at first but...he's just too awesome to hate!
And Brook's been growing on me too. I mean, just watching him step over the decimated bodies while sipping tea...
Hunter x Hunter
I hope that world map wasn't to scale and was more of an exaggeration because it's a bit ridiculous/dumb. Creatures larger than the current continents, giant trees, and no one can see them?!
Just a random question but do people still hate Franky's new design in One Piece? I hated it at first but...he's just too awesome to hate!
And Brook's been growing on me too. I mean, just watching him step over the decimated bodies while sipping tea...
Hunter x Hunter
I hope that world map wasn't to scale and was more of an exaggeration because it's a bit ridiculous/dumb. Creatures larger than the current continents, giant trees, and no one can see them?!
Let's see.
SS Bankai - Built up for most of the best arc in Bleach. Uses a technique passed down from the best character in Bleach (Urahara) that involved some crazy ass non-stop training. Was released in one of the best fights in Bleach and went against every known Bankai in existence. It was labeled weak at first and then turned into something special. This is especially true to the appearance of Hichigo.
Ch483 Bankai - Ichigo did it cause somebody asked him to.
Same appeal? Sure, why not.
cosmicblizzard
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Were you ever an anime fan? The two mediums are pretty connected, so finding out what you liked in that could give us a good idea of what to recommend.
New Glass Mask volume released in Japan? *rubs hands* Good, good, it means in a couple months I'll have it in my hands, probably!
IC_Champion
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I agree with Gunbo. It's just too predictable.
Thanks for the list. Read pretty much all of those except Special A and For You in Full Blossom, but I can't do the gender bender/crossdressing stuff, so I am going to try Special A.
Nausicaa is a classic.
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qizah
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Not too much. Though, I'm pretty open to anything.
I've watched a few things like Summer Wars, Miyazaki films like Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle, I did watch Yu Yu Hakusho as well and a few episodes of Soul Eater.
Read Planetes. Trust me on this. You will never find a better sci-fi manga than Planetes. Also watch the anime after you finished reading.
As for fantasy/magic stuff then Berserk/Ubel Blatt should be fine. Also I'm guessing you haven't read/watched Fullmetal Alchemist? If not then read the manga. It's top notch
That's like 98% of shoujo.
The male lead looking like a woman is not quite the same thing thank you very much
I read through a few chapters of some of the "top rated" shoujo on a few sites over the weekend and it was almost all awful. Pretty much confirms I do not have the same taste as the 15 year old girls out there.
cosmicblizzard
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Hmmm, well shounen stuff like Dragonball Z is usually what gets people into anime/manga in the first place, so you could try the Soul Eater manga (and check out this thread I made if you want.)
Beyond that, it's really anyone's guess what you would like. If you can handle gore, I would say the Battle Royale manga. If you want an awesome comedy series, you could do Great Teacher Onizuka. Death Note is cool too since it's super tense and filled with mind games.
Don't want to overwhelm you, so I'll leave it at that for now. Try out a bunch of stuff and see what sticks.
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