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And? It has about as much emotions and depth as other OP characters
Silly survivor, looking for depth in shonen.
Edit: The Going Merry has more depth than any "A Girl by the Sea" character. There I said it.
And? It has about as much emotions and depth as other OP characters
It's a boat, DTL.
At least we know that Oda knows how boats act in real life. Right, Big One?I'm not surprised someone who like Sasuke has bad taste. Sorry Stat Flow, but if you don't see how that's one of the most emotional moments of the series then I feel sorry for you and the human race. The Going Merry saving them is irrelevant to the entire story arc it's in, largely. Something doesn't need to be realistic to be emotional and I personally cried like a bitch once the Merry actually died.
There is no ambiguity in One Piece
The Going Merry saving them is irrelevant to the entire story arc it's in, largely. Something doesn't need to be realistic to be emotional and I personally cried like a bitch once the Merry actually died.
Silly survivor, looking for depth in shonen.
Edit: The Going Merry has more depth than any "A Girl by the Sea" character. There I said it.
Think of all the adventures we had together...You motherfuckers had emotional connections to a boat?
A fucking boat?
Whether or not it was an asspull...hinted at...or whatever. When the actual event happened, I laughed and found it in horrible taste despite the "cartoony" nature of the OP world I already came to expect.
Just, terrible.
My quote stands true today, though the Merry's death being hinted at is probably the most ambiguous thing in the series, if there's any. What makes it emotional isn't necessarily because the Going Merry died, but it represents all the hardships the crew has went through. The Going Merry's death represents the Strawhats, largely, moving on, and having to leave a precious memory in their past.At least we know that Oda knows how boats act in real life. Right, Big One?
*ambiguous quote*
And? I'm glad you can deduce obvious themes in the arc. You're a godsend to manga fans and the human race.My quote stands true today, though the Merry's death being hinted at is probably the most ambiguous thing in the series, if there's any. What makes it emotional isn't necessarily because the Going Merry died, but it represents all the hardships the crew has went through. The Going Merry's death represents the Strawhats, largely, moving on, and having to leave a precious memory in their past.
Now you finally get it. I think we're done here.And? I'm glad you can deduce obvious themes in the arc. You're a godsend to manga fans and the human race.
Holy smokes, gentleman. We are basically at OT5!
Who is going to start the next thread?
As #1 of OT4... Do it with a DON.I wanna do it if no one else minds
My quote stands true today, though the Merry's death being hinted at is probably the most ambiguous thing in the series, if there's any. What makes it emotional isn't necessarily because the Going Merry died, but it represents all the hardships the crew has went through. The Going Merry's death represents the Strawhats, largely, moving on, and having to leave a precious memory in their past.
The entire arc of them replacing the Going Merry is far more key to why it's emotional rather than the Going Merry dying itself, in which Usopp represent the factor that refuses to move on and wants to stick to old ways, while Luffy represents the factor that takes a more logical approach and needs to put the past behind so he can move on.
The entire CP9 arc was about change, not just in the Going Merry, but for the entire crew itself. It was about them dealing with a variety of problems and coming out on top in the end due to their ambition pushing them. This is what you call character development, not the thinly veiled "Why me sad?" shit that Bleach passes off as character development.
I wanna do it if no one else minds
The fuck? Why am I not 4?
He's a poser, but I think survivor deserves to post the next one. Look at those quadruple digit posts...
Magi 1-76:
Ah Japan, only you in the year 2012, can still get away with transforming entire ethnic groups into your own image to retell a story. Well except for the evil characters, they all look the way they are supposed to look. But considering the American Dragon Ball movie, I guess we haven't gotten too far in this regard either.
Oda Q&A. Gonna do it in bits. Here we go:
Oda liked collecting bugs as a child and the one he collected the most of were grasshoppers.
Oda's fav bug is Miyama stag beetle.
Least fav is katydid
He didn't have a particularly fav part of art class as a child, he just enjoyed drawing.
His position when he played soccer was Defender
His best move in soccer was a straight shot.
Favorite soccer player when he was young Rene Higuita
cont
When he met Toriyama he felt that he was actually kind of like Goku.
He always thought Toriyama was a really high-standing person but as he met him many times he came to think of him more like Goku.
They ask him what he'll be doing 30 years from now. He says 'goofing off and sleeping'. So there you go folks, One PIece will not last another 30 years. Yes I know, try to hide the shock lol.
What are you into now? He emphatically answers 'Sunbathing'.
Oda's into collecting Ashley Wood figures. They're really cool. And really expensive.
They ask what he listens to recently and he says Mr. Children and rakugo (traditional Japanese comedy different from manzai)
Any memories of music? Mostly 70's soul music, it reminds him of being in the car when he was young.
His favorite hot drink is: "COFFEE!!"
His favorite cold drink is Coke.
Is there a particular action of ladies that he finds sexy? When women hold up hair behind their head. (ie. Nami's WANTED poster)
Is there something that he think is cool that guys do? When they hold a razor and shave. Says he can't do that. (guess he doesn't grow facial hair very well)
They ask if there's anyone he's currently following or intrested in? His answer is: John Belushi
They ask if he's cried recently and why. He said he cried when he watched the movie 'Oppai Bare-" or 'Boobs & Volleyballs'. Personally, despite the name it's a pretty solid film. He goes on to explain that the reason was because he started watching with 'impure' thoughts and wasn't prepared for what the story was really about. He says he doesn't really cry during movies.
They ask what he wants most right now and he responds, "Time to play with my family."
They ask if he remembers what the very first picture he drew was. He doesn't remember.
He's most comfortable at his desk. His home is too comfortable and therefore the enemy of his serialization.
Anything he'd like to do that he hasn't? Go fishing in a boat and eat the fish on the boat.
They ask what people he gets along with and he says 'people that live in their own world'.
They ask what he'd do if he had a vacation for a week and he says, "Do absolutely nothing wherever I'd go on vacation'.
First thing he does in the morning? Drink a glass of water.
A message to his readers: '5 years from now, and even 10 years from now, I'm gonna be an even more awesome mangaka, so thank you in advance.'
Last time he was asked what kind of DF he'd like to eat and said Barabara. Now he'd like to eat the Hana Hana. (He answered Hana Hana already in another interview years back)
He does NOT want to eat the Hito Hito fruit.
Oda would like to add K-1 fighter Alistair Overeem to his own 'Funbari Pirate Crew'. The reason? "HE'S STRONG"
They ask what pirate crew he'd like to join up with and he says Shanks' crew. He says it's because they seem the most laidback.
They ask Oda of everything he wants to draw, what percentage has he completed? He says, 'As far as One Piece is concerned, about half of it'. They follow up, asking if there's any chance of 'what he wants to draw' increasing and he says, 'Absolutely'.
cont
He can't sit in one position at his desk so he sits in all kinds of positions.
They ask what his average hours of sleep per night are this past month. He says about 4.
He changes pen tips about every 2-3 pages (woah...)
What part of his personality does he think is well-suited to being a mangaka? 'Loving to draw'.
What doesn't he think is well suited? He doesn't particularly like thinking up stories but he doesn't want to steal so he does his best.
Has he gotten thinner or fatter since starting the serial? An emphatic FATTER.
How does he start to draw a character's face? By drawing the outline.
WHich is more fun to draw? Children or eldery? Elderly.
Likewise macho guys or hot girls? HOT GIRLS
Besides his manga tools, what important item does he need when working? COFFEE
The 15 years since serialization began seem like they've flied by until he stops and thinks about it all.
How has he changed over the 15 years with respect to work? He used to think it was cool to finish his work quickly, now he prefers to take his time with them. (Really? His old work looks far more detailed)
He currently has 4 regular assistants and a bunch that help wrap things up.
A word to aspiring mangaka? 'I want you to show me some skillfully drawn images'.
Favorite Miyazaki film? Nausicaa
Fav Miyazaki character? Future boy Conan
Fav Dragon Quest? 3
DQ character that left biggest impression on him? Golem.
When he reads JUMP, does he do it in any order? He doesn't read JUMP much these days.
THAT'S IT! There's another long interview with Suzuki from Ghibli that was transcribed from a podcast interview. Doesn't have too much to do with OP so I won't touch it right now but maybe someday!
There are a few questions I left out because I was unfamilliar with them so I'll go back and add them sometime.
Yeah, It's was definitely the sense of adventure that got me hooked. I think Aladdin's fine the way he is for now, since this series looks like a slow burner.Magi 1-76:
Ah Japan, only you in the year 2012, can still get away with transforming entire ethnic groups into your own image to retell a story. Well except for the evil characters, they all look the way they are supposed to look. But considering the American Dragon Ball movie, I guess we haven't gotten too far in this regard either.
But ignoring that, this was a good weekend read/a good series to follow regularly. I like the sense of adventure this series has with the "treasure hunting" in addition to fable/magic lore being mixed into the story. I was hoping Aladdin would have grown up a bit more by the time I got this far, but at least he's more "dependable" now and maybe less "aloof". I'm guessing Aladdin's crew will gain at least one more character based on the make up of Sinbad's crew (unless Ja'far is supposed to be equal to Aladdin?).
To be fair, Aladdin is supposed to take place in China. Just someone's clearly misinformed view of China. That should give everyone free rein to do whatever the hell they want with an adaptation.
It sounds like you still have some hope. The dream is over dude. Akira Hiramoto just does pervy comedies now.
I was surprised at first but now that I think about it, makes a lot of senseWhen he reads JUMP, does he do it in any order? He doesn't read JUMP much these days.
I was surprised at first but now that I think about it, makes a lot of sense
He is probably too busy reading Weekly Shounen Magazine either way
Stat Flow said:Oda kind of seems like he'd be a douche
I would have smiled if you said Sunday but you screwed it up.He is probably too busy reading Weekly Shounen Magazine either way
what's in Sunday?I would have smiled if you said Sunday but you screwed it up.
How is a man who sleeps 4 hours a day and intends to keep OP going for 10+ more years a douche?
Buyuden, Anagle Mole, Hayate, Silver Spoon, TWGOK, Magi.. probably forgetting a couple morewhat's in Sunday?
Jump should seriously hire those Sunday editors cause they know how to pick quality non battle manga.Buyuden, Anagle Mole, Hayate, Silver Spoon, TWGOK, Magi.. probably forgetting a couple more
Magazine has like what, those two rage manga, Ippo and Cage of Eden. Alright and Gamaran and Fairy Tail. Eh. EH.
I won't fight over it or anything but with those two I'd pick Sunday any day (let me delude myself into thinking I did that pun on purpose, please)
Oda's fav bug is Miyama stag beetle.
His favorite cold drink is Coke.
He is probably too busy reading Weekly Shounen Magazine either way
Imma gonna spin and let my legs catch fire than kick wolf guy on da face.so what were the other so called ass pulls that saved them?
That´s so cute.And? It has about as much emotions and depth as other OP characters
I'm not surprised someone who like Sasuke has bad taste. Sorry Stat Flow, but if you don't see how that's one of the most emotional moments of the series then I feel sorry for you and the human race. The Going Merry saving them is irrelevant to the entire story arc it's in, largely. Something doesn't need to be realistic to be emotional and I personally cried like a bitch once the Merry actually died.
My quote stands true today, though the Merry's death being hinted at is probably the most ambiguous thing in the series, if there's any. What makes it emotional isn't necessarily because the Going Merry died, but it represents all the hardships the crew has went through. The Going Merry's death represents the Strawhats, largely, moving on, and having to leave a precious memory in their past.
The entire arc of them replacing the Going Merry is far more key to why it's emotional rather than the Going Merry dying itself, in which Usopp represent the factor that refuses to move on and wants to stick to old ways, while Luffy represents the factor that takes a more logical approach and needs to put the past behind so he can move on.
The entire CP9 arc was about change, not just in the Going Merry, but for the entire crew itself. It was about them dealing with a variety of problems and coming out on top in the end due to their ambition pushing them. This is what you call character development, not the thinly veiled "Why me sad?" shit that Bleach passes off as character development.
It was a pathetic and failed attempt to humanize an inanimate object.
I don't hate OP.It failed because the guys who hate OP to begin with didn't like it?
It failed because the guys who hate OP to begin with didn't like it?
Or it failed because some people don't see an emotional attachment to a ship?
Imma gonna spin and let my legs catch fire than kick wolf guy on da face.
Oh look i can´t cut metal, oh wait i can (Zorro vs. 1)/ imma gonna do Ahusra path which i have never done or thought of doing before.
Well imma gonna pump blood up and down so i can get faster and imma gonna bite my rubber skin so i can enlarge my bones.
It was a pathetic and failed attempt to humanize an inanimate object.
Imma gonna spin and let my legs catch fire than kick wolf guy on da face.
Oh look i can´t cut metal, oh wait i can (Zorro vs. 1)/ imma gonna do Ahusra path which i have never done or thought of doing before.
Well imma gonna pump blood up and down so i can get faster and imma gonna bite my rubber skin so i can enlarge my bones.