Kuragehime (ch 40) -josei, cross-dressing, obscure referencing that means nothing
This chapter wasn't bad. The Indian lady was funny in how out of character she is with the insults. Shoko, the real estate woman, called in to tell Tsukimi that the fashion show was useless. And? I don't know but I guess an obvious declaration of war was warranted despite the threat being "the strong win" or whatever. Kuranosuke now will have to get all the Amars back in spirit to work with the Indian shop. Shu ordering the dress of Kuranosuke's mom is also a sub-plot which will bring steam with Kuranosuke's background and the Tsukimi/Shu situation.
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C+__
Onidere (ch 123-125) -gag, innocent youngsters
Onidere is a gag manga and it can actually be quite funny. Saya is a delinquent in school and Tadashi is a feminine male who sews, nerdy, etc... They are going out pretty much the whole time with little development but they keep it hidden since Saya doesn't want to hurt her rep. There is a lot more to the manga like antagonists, action scenes, the families, henchmen, and some pretty damn funny fellow students (Tomeo for one, justice baby!).
These chapters had a gag where a group of the girls were turned into kids from a potion. Tadashi solved the clothing issue with lightning fast sewing skills while also making a cute outfit for Momo who is the BEST CHARACTER IN THE MANGA (this plus To Love-Ru makes for a legendary first name). There was some funny stuff and we then moved on to Saya competing with Saki to get a date with Tadashi. Tadashi being slick thwarts their efforts.
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To Love-Ru Darkness (ch 12) -Momo, Momo, Harem, Momo, Momo, Momo
I find Momo's various hair styles more interesting then most manga out there. And apparently she likely rocks some Monster Hunter with Rito. Rin of Tenjouin's crew gets some air time and she has some awkward curves I'd say... She mostly just had a run-in with Mikan, whom had the real spotlight here. Basically, Mikan is threatened by Momo basically taking her place as being helpful to her brother. This compounds with the incest push from Momo and also with Mikan always rejecting confessions from male students. Not sure really what to say about that oddness...
But who would have thought that the deviluke wings are not alien? They are apparently one of Lala's inventions. Mind-blown. Momo also got her tail licked like ice cream while Rito was sleeping. I'm OK with this. She is also obviously in love with Rito and eventually this will collide with her harem plan. But this manga is already out of control with the harem aspect.
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B__
I didn't get a chance to read Akagami no Shirayukihime, Asu no Yoichi (ehhh), Beezlebub, Magico, Until Death Do Us Part, and I'm only part-way on Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai (which started out very funny with the alien fish murdering). Was way tired but there are some good ones in there.
Angry Grimace said:
I would have laughed if he did, but it's a rage series, not a comedy series.
One day we will get a manga with the edge of Hetakoi along with the art of Kouji (KNIM) or Yabuki Kentaro (TLR). In fact the edginess + a bit of KNIM small town vibe + TLR's fantasy aspects sound great. 2/3 of that is Sora no Otoshimono but it is missing a serious/quality narrative.
Well shit though...that also kind of sounds like Please Teacher. Needs better writing though. Nao Akinari (Countrouble, Trinity 7) should team up with Akizuki Sorata (Akagami no Shirayukihime) for a dream team effort. Either that or somebody take a tack hammer to IM Dal-Young's head to combine the aspects of Unbalancex2, subtracting some of the innocence, with the superior Onihime VS.
I could go on for awhile...
