Manga Pub Thread v. beta

Ikari · Post by **Ikari** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 1:23 am

Hello I don't watch anime, but I do read manga alot. Been really reading alot. Right now I'm currently reading:

Suikoden 3
Tsubasa: Resevoir Chronicle
Kodocha
Flame of Recca
Kare Kano: His and Her Circumstances
Ai Yori Aoshi

Tsubasa is really nice. I like it alot especially cause of the familiar characters. I've only read the first volume, but only cause their's only 1 out and the second should be here soon. It's really lighthearted. I wonder how many volumes will be produced.

His and Her manga is awesome. The anime can't touch it with a 90 foot pole. It is so much more developed obviously because of its leangth and the fact that it is still on going. I've read up to vol 11. I think there's aroun 18-19 out in Jap right now.

Suikoden 3 manga is actually pretty good. I thought it would be pretty stupid, but it follows the game quite well. It explains some things about Hugo and Chris before the actual game starts. The art is done quite well. It is very predictable if you've played the game, but there are also some extras between characters that aren't in the game that are pretty funny.

Anyone who recommends some good mangas, please post them. I need some romance mangas. Who has some?! Please post some synopsis.

Kokaku · Post by **Kokaku** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 1:32 am

The only thing I'm really following now is Priest.

I intend to go out and purchase the new NGE volume when I get some extra cash.

j0hn Ayanami · Post by **j0hn Ayanami** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 1:47 am

Kare Kano has 18 out, it just came out in August. They come out every 6 months. It looks like it might wrapping up.. in the next few years.

Right now I'm reading Tsubasa, Fruits Basket, Kare Kano, Naruto, and Yotsubato!

I do want to get all of Yawara and I need to start reading Hana Yori Dango.

HKK · Post by **HKK** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 1:48 am

I got Suikoden III vol 3 this past weekend. I'm really really enjoying it.

I need to catch up on One Piece and Naruto, and I want to dl Kare Kano's manga but...I don't know where I can get it.

Ikari, if you want romance you can always go for Marmalade Boy.

DO passed me this link the other day. Ippo direct links: http://archive.reis2.net/Hajime_no_Ippo/index.html

j0hn Ayanami · Post by **j0hn Ayanami** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 1:51 am

himurokoken.. Marmalade Boy is his favourite manga

HKK · Post by **HKK** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 1:52 am

Oh.

And why are you calling me himurokoken john you nub...call me himuro...or hkk. Jeez.

TheDarkOne · Post by **TheDarkOne** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 1:59 am

I'm reading:

20th Century Boys
Beck
Berserk
Bleach
Bowling King
Bremen
Freesia
GANTZ
Giant Step (when IG-one puts out any)
H2
Hajime no Ippo (points to HKK's post)
Happy
Jojo's Bizarre Adventure (again, fucking IG-One)
Midori no Hibi
Mr. Fullswing (again! Ig-one)
Naruto (why do i do it to myself? one can only hope it gets better)
National Quiz
One Piece
Pluto
Tenjou Tenge
Yakitate!! Japan
and Zetman (if TW got off their ASS)

HKK · Post by **HKK** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 2:00 am

...freak..

Arashi · Post by **Arashi** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 2:02 am

Suikoden 3 manga is alright, my only complaint is the style of the drawing.

I haven't read Marmalade Boy in soooooo long and I just finished Hana Yori Dango a few months ago. Hana Yori Dango definitely gets my vote, there's like 35 volumes though.

TheDarkOne · Post by **TheDarkOne** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 2:05 am

himurokoken wrote:...freak..

i have more than that on my HD, but some is finished manga, and some i dont follow closely

and that doesnt include the manga i own,

Blade of the Immortal
Hellsing
GTO

are ones i buy but dont have as scanlations, i do buy Berserk, Bleach, and One Piece even though i have it on my HD

Ikari · Post by **Ikari** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 2:05 am

Yea I've been thinking about reading HYD, but it sounds too teen agnsty for me. I like Soap opera stuff, but it sounds like a too much like a soap opera marathon and too much of that I just can't stand.

HKK · Post by **HKK** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 2:10 am

Yeah I have all of Kenshin and One Piece and I still buy their volumes.

I need to catch up GTO too...

Leftover · Post by **Leftover** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 2:13 am

First and foremost I'm reading Peach Girl. That's been on the top of my list for two years now.

Other then that I'm reading:

Tsubasa (volume 2 is out):
Vagabond (vol 11 I believe)
XXXHolic (vol 2)
Prince of Tennis (I call it Teenis : Vol 3)
FMP (vol 5)
Kenshin (vol 6)
Bleach (ch 131)

j0hn Ayanami · Post by **j0hn Ayanami** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 2:30 am

Volume 6 is out of Tsubasa, I think... (Japanese)
Vagabond has up to 17 I saw at Waldens.. (English)
XXXHolic.. isn't that over?

Doom · Post by **Doom** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 2:35 am

Oh man downloading from http archives is such a pain in the ass.

Leftover · Post by **Leftover** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 2:36 am

*shrug*

I go by what's being released here in the states, the only scanlated manga I read is Bleach, but I own even that.

PoT is good though, I like it!

Ikari · Post by **Ikari** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 2:38 am

I don't really like xxxholic. Too dark for me. Most of the dark CLAMP stuff I really hate.

j0hn Ayanami · Post by **j0hn Ayanami** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 2:45 am

Leftover wrote:*shrug*

I go by what's being released here in the states, the only scanlated manga I read is Bleach, but I own even that.

PoT is good though, I like it!

You are DAMN RIGHT POT is good! Where are you up to right now?

Leftover · Post by **Leftover** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 2:55 am

X is dark.

XXXholic is tame, and actually quite funny and intriguing. Give it another chance Ikari. I love Tsubasa though.

@ j0n:

I finished volume 3 today. Momo and Ryoma just finished the doubles for the tournament by playing divided singles. Haha. Ryoma's isn't a complete DICK like I thought he would be either.

That, and I want Ryoma and the adorable gal with the long pigtails to get together with him somehow. That's just me being me though. Haha.

j0n, im me in an hour at AkarIchijo, I'm taking the bus home now.

;p

j0hn Ayanami · Post by **j0hn Ayanami** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 3:30 am

Ahhhh, that's pretty funny

The best part about Prince of Tennis, or at least one of them, is just how funny Nanjirou is...

"I is Nanjirou.. chigau!"

The way he says it is priceless in the anime.

Plus, Echizen is an ass. You'll see it later on, especially when he starts talking down to people in English. Fuji is the best out of all of them though~!

Doom · Post by **Doom** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 3:44 am

Goddamn you get home late LoR.

Silex · Post by **Silex** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 4:04 am

Everyone should read Berserk.

Last One · Post by **Last One** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 4:30 am

Manga that I'm currently buying (as in not, d/l

)

GTO
Blade of the Immortal (hate the single issue release

)
Kare Kano
Iron Wok Jan
Berserk (when I get enough money together)
Samurai Executioner
Planetes
Neon Genesis Evangelion (whenever there is a TPB)
Planning on getting:

Vagabound (have already read the whole serie at the store

)
and I know there are a couple of other tittles which I'm forgetting at the moment

, I'm just waiting to finish a couple of ongoing manga before buying those

Have a nice day

Killey · Post by **Killey** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 4:35 am

Currently Reading:
-Naruto: Despite the complaints I'm still enjoying the manga.
-Bleach: Probably my favorite manga I'm reading right now and it just keeps getting better even though the storyline is cliched.
-Tenjou Tenge: I basically follow this just for the artwork as the artist has really improved lately. I really like the complexity of the pages, but the acutal manga lacks in intense fight scenes, character development, and a good storyline. The storytelling is weak and is too eradic to follow it properly not to mention the people translating it are horrible.
-One Piece: Just started reading this and I'm loving it so far, which leaves me very hopefuly for the anime.
-X: By far my favorite Clamp manga of all time and it irritates me that I havn't finished reading it. I really don't know how many volumes it is but everything about this manga appeals to me. The artwork is beautiful while keeping a very deep and involved storyline with excellent character development. The recent volumes have started to shift into Clamp's new art style, which I'm loving very much.
-XXXholic: I love anything Clamp does and XXXholic is just another title to add to my list. I'd rather like the dark aspects of the manga but it's still very light hearted to make it enjoyable and Clamp's artwork has always been superb. Their new art style has me really intrigued.
-Tsubasa: I love the concept of creating an original storyline while using exisiting characters of past works. I would consider this my 3rd favorite title from Clamp with X and RG Veda being my first and second favorites.
-King of Bandit Jing: I bought this because I was a huge fan of the anime but the artwork is dissapointing but at the very least the designs and stories are very interesting.
-King of Bandit Jing: Twilight Chronicles: A huge improvement over the first manga series in every aspect. The artwork improved taking on a different style that is focused more on shades and tones creating for some very beautiful effects.
-Kare Kano: I read the scans and started buying the manga when they scans stopped. Great drama manga and not much else I can add to what has already been said.
-Fruits Basket: I loved the anime a lot and I read the majority of the manga when it was still being translated. The anime is on equal par to the manga but since the manga is longer there are more story arcs to flesh out the characters.
-Dogs: By far one of the best mangas I've read even though only one volume and a side story has been released. The artwork is astounding with a focus on shadows and tones. The action sequences are very dynamic and well drawn making them very exciting. The storyline was very interesting and the characters had potential. I was disheartened to hear that the series would be discontinued but recent news has said that Dogs is making a comeback so I eagerly look foward to it. I highly recommend people go out and download this manga.

I collected the japanese version of the Suikoden mangas thinking that they wouldn't get licensed but they did and the the other japanese mangas havn't been licenesed so I havn't seen anything past volume 3. I really enjoy the manga and like how they fill in the gaps between the game. The artwork is really nice but there are particular points where it seems the artist rushed through the drawings.

Doom · Post by **Doom** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 4:38 am

Dogs? Is that scanslated?

Last One · Post by **Last One** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 4:42 am

Which one is Dogs? I think I read it a while ago :< Is it the one with the people who used to be part of the yakuza or some shit like that?

Have a nice day

TheDarkOne · Post by **TheDarkOne** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 4:44 am

Last One wrote:Manga that I'm currently buying (as in not, d/l )

GTO
Blade of the Immortal (hate the single issue release )
Kare Kano
Iron Wok Jan
Berserk (when I get enough money together)
Samurai Executioner
Planetes
Neon Genesis Evangelion (whenever there is a TPB)
Planning on getting:

Vagabound (have already read the whole serie at the store )
and I know there are a couple of other tittles which I'm forgetting at the moment , I'm just waiting to finish a couple of ongoing manga before buying those

Have a nice day

PlanetES anime > manga

i read the first volume.. and it didnt have the same charm the anime had at ALL

Doom · Post by **Doom** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 4:47 am

Uh oh, you're gonna get spic all riled up ;{

Have a nice day

Last One · Post by **Last One** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 4:48 am

The anime focus more on the whole group, where the manga just concentrate on 2 characters (and it still ongoing).

It might seem a little repetitive since a couple of the anime stories are taken directly from the manga, but there are some really nice insightful stories on vol 3 that don't get to appear in the anime (I also like how they handled the main character waking up in the manga than the anime).

Have a nice day

Last One · Post by **Last One** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 4:48 am

Doom wrote:Uh oh, you're gonna get spic all riled up ;{

Have a nice day

Too tired for that ;{

I hate them 8 am classes!

Have a nice day

Killey · Post by **Killey** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 4:49 am

You can download Dogs from here:
http://mangatranslation.com/dogs/

Doom · Post by **Doom** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 4:50 am

And what is Dogs Hardcore Twins?

Killey · Post by **Killey** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 4:53 am

Nice title, huh?

It's a side story revolving around these twin girls who are bounty hunters. That particular story had them chasing down one of the previous villains in the first volume for some hilarious antics. I love the design for the two girls.

TheDarkOne · Post by **TheDarkOne** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 4:55 am

Last One wrote:
Doom wrote:Uh oh, you're gonna get spic all riled up ;{

Have a nice day
Too tired for that ;{

I hate them 8 am classes!

Have a nice day

im sorry, i just cant feel the same love for the manga as i have for the Anime

;{

Have a nice evening

Leftover · Post by **Leftover** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 5:10 am

Oh I'm reading Iron Wok Jan too, that's a great fucking manga. It's so damn detailed it's insane, and Jan just wipes the floor with that Yakitkatkatke fag. No contest.

Doom · Post by **Doom** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 5:11 am

Wait, you think Yakitate is about the cooking?

Leftover · Post by **Leftover** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 5:16 am

No. I just compared the main characters.

Well that and a few of you hyped it to be suPAR funny and I didn't find one page of it worth smiling at.

*TEH PAIN*

Doom · Post by **Doom** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 5:17 am

Oh right, you nubbed it up.

Leftover · Post by **Leftover** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 5:20 am

Well if the manga isn't about bread then what is it about?

CAN SOMEONE HOOK ME UP WITH PoT magna?

THANKS.

j0hn Ayanami · Post by **j0hn Ayanami** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 5:21 am

Leftover wrote:Well if the manga isn't about bread then what is it about?

CAN SOMEONE HOOK ME UP WITH PoT magna?

THANKS.

Just watch the anime !!!

Leftover · Post by **Leftover** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 5:25 am

I watched a few episodes. I don't like it. I can just go at my own pace with the manga. The art style looks better when it's not in motion too.

Doom · Post by **Doom** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 5:27 am

I thought the anime was DBZ Tennis?

Ikari · Post by **Ikari** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 5:28 am

I need to get my hands on some Touch manga since it's not licensed yet. Does anyone know where I can get some scanlations?

j0hn Ayanami · Post by **j0hn Ayanami** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 5:28 am

I dunno, I fast-foward through a lot of the anime to get to the parts that actually matter.

The anime is NOT DBZ TENNIS

You suck Doom

Ikari wrote:I need to get my hands on some Touch manga since it's not licensed yet. Does anyone know where I can get some scanlations?

Ask Hiei.

Leftover · Post by **Leftover** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 5:29 am

Yeah the anime is so dbz teenis.

BOO.

j0hn Ayanami · Post by **j0hn Ayanami** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 5:32 am

Leftover wrote:Yeah the anime is so dbz teenis.

BOO.

There are actual tennis manuevers put into it. It's pretty detailed, and almost 100% of the time it isn't about who has the better special move, it is concerned with who can outhink and outhustle the other one; none of the characters are invincible at all, they all of their own faults and weaknesses. It's great drama that has a depth to it than a tennis fan can kind of appreciate, if you ignore the fact that these are junior high students.

Doom · Post by **Doom** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 5:33 am

http://www.mangaproject.cjb.net/ for like 3 volumes, the main page for most of 11-12.

Otherwise, I have it all, but... you know !

Ikari · Post by **Ikari** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 5:52 am

Can I get 4+ from you Doom?

Doom · Post by **Doom** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 5:54 am

I don't see why not, but be wary of slow speeds.

68.33.197.146 on port 21, nub/nub, Manga\Ongoing

Ikari · Post by **Ikari** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 6:00 am

Thanks, but all the nubs are on right now

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