manga time so what are you reading now? (Links may be NSFW)

[PsihoKekec]

It would be more comfy, than the skull throne.

[idea weenie]

You just gave me the best idea for a Space Marine chapter ever.

"Battle formation, line a-breast!"

[Bosefius]

It would be more comfy, than the skull throne.

Fair enough

[HobbesHurlbut]

Freaks' Squeele last chapter came out....what a wild and strange trip it has been!

[Wrangler]

Getting little worried about UQ Holder, the Negi spin off.  The storyline seems to be almost being rushed little bit.  Skipping stuff.   Hope it's not gearing up for premature ending.  #P

[Mecha82]

Now I am reading Dance in the Vampire Bund II: Scarlet Order volume 4. I am liking Dance in the Vampire Bund manga (it's far better than anime) and Scarlet Order has so far also been rather good least in my opinion.

[Top Sergeant]

Now I am reading Dance in the Vampire Bund II: Scarlet Order volume 4. I am liking Dance in the Vampire Bund manga (it's far better than anime) and Scarlet Order has so far also been rather good least in my opinion.

Is the main female still a Stepford Wife in the manga? I could not stand her in the anime by the end of the season.

[Mecha82]

Is the main female still a Stepford Wife in the manga? I could not stand her in the anime by the end of the season.

No she is not. In manga she is very active as leader. She is Queen of all Vampires after all and she also has to maintain relations with japanese while running Vampire Bund since some vampires tend to be unpredictable by nature. And she does do some fighting herself but rarely because she tries to keep her true form secret and for good reason.   

[Top Sergeant]

No she is not. In manga she is very active as leader. She is Queen of all Vampires after all and she also has to maintain relations with japanese while running Vampire Bund since some vampires tend to be unpredictable by nature. And she does do some fighting herself but rarely because she tries to keep her true form secret and for good reason.   

Sorry, I meant Yuki, not Mina.

[Mecha82]

Sorry, I meant Yuki, not Mina.

Sorry, I don't consider Yuki main female. After all she ended up just being there as Mina's friend and supporting character for both Akira and Mina. 

[Mech42ace]

Just finished off Neon Genesis Eva, long time coming but a great read alltogether. I'd have to agree, the manga is superior. Just because of how much more they explore the other side characters and their motives. Though I have to ask, Were the events and scenes that occured at the end of the series the orginially planned ending for the anime before they hit their notorious budget cuts? Keep in mind this is without seeing any other installments in the franchise other than the original series.

[ANS Kamas P81]

And with that, Assassination Classroom comes to an end.  Well done.

[Maingunnery]

And with that, Assassination Classroom comes to an end.  Well done.

Indeed.

 [applause] [applause] [applause] to the creators.

[elf25s]

funny things you find when you are sick...
well got bored to tears so i dove in my box of shame...and eneded re reading maison ikkoku all viz volumes...

[elf25s]

ajin had this one for awhile just started reading it ...ok so far

[Top Sergeant]

4th Volume of Ancient Magus' Bride (English translation) hit the bookstores last week and I picked it up the day it came out. I love this manga! Learned some about Elias' past, and we had some character and relationship development. Good stuff.

[Reldn]

Just ordered Volumes 1-6 of Akira. I've seen the movie a few times, but, never read the Manga. Looking forward to reading it and seeing how much it differs.

[elf25s]

Just ordered Volumes 1-6 of Akira. I've seen the movie a few times, but, never read the Manga. Looking forward to reading it and seeing how much it differs.

are you in for very shocking and rude awakening...and you will love it if you had not read it before

[HobbesHurlbut]

Just saw the latest chapter for GATE. That was...dark.

[Tymers Realm]

Just saw the latest chapter for GATE. That was...dark.

With our Princess going off the moral deep end?
For all my complaints about the Anime's second season, I'll agree to that bit being wisely left out.
But then again, Kuribayashi being referred as a demigod was priceless too...

[Maingunnery]

Ore to Hero to Mahou Shoujo
It is quite an interesting manga, I just wish that there is an official english release. However I do get the feeling that we will get an anime in a couple of years.

[ANS Kamas P81]

Re: Gate, well...desperation breeds strange bedfellows.  ^-^

[Matti]

Re: Gate, well...desperation breeds strange bedfellows.  ^-^

Indeed. However Diabo is spineless coward who - for whatever reasons - doesn't even try to cooperate with Pina. And it's interesting how japanese think the Empire is still behaving with all the crap it's doing, like refusing food for Japan's diplomats.

[Maingunnery]

Indeed. However Diabo is spineless coward who - for whatever reasons - doesn't even try to cooperate with Pina.

Why should he? Pina is acting like an idiot. And he has already implemented his own plans.

[Matti]

Pina is acting like an idiot.

How so? For having interest to japanese "fine arts" and accepting Diabo's demand which he said wasn't serious?

And he has already implemented his own plans.

Let me look up "implemented" from dictionary... Only thing I see Diabo has implemented is to run off from the capital. Have I missed anything?

[ANS Kamas P81]

Let me look up "implemented" from dictionary... Only thing I see Diabo has implemented is to run off from the capital. Have I missed anything?

Yes, though the manga hasn't shown it yet.  Have you read the novel translations?

[Maingunnery]

ps. I haven't read any novel translations. This is just my perspective from the manga.

How so? For having interest to japanese "fine arts" and accepting Diabo's demand which he said wasn't serious?

For thinking that the Empire's current political process can solve the crisis. She should be at least making backup plans for leaving and smuggling her father out, but no she is just waiting for someone to rescue her.

Let me look up "implemented" from dictionary... Only thing I see Diabo has implemented is to run off from the capital. Have I missed anything?

He knows that the crown prince is becoming an insane dictator. In the capital he is just waiting to be murdered, so he is getting out, sending the servants away and advising others (like his sister) to leave as well. When he is out of the capital he can look for aid and hopefully (from his pov) use that to restore the Empire. He will likely have to give some large concessions, but it beats the alternative (total fall of the Empire, followed by succession wars).

[HobbesHurlbut]

For thinking that the Empire's current political process can solve the crisis. She should be at least making backup plans for leaving and smuggling her father out, but no she is just waiting for someone to rescue her.

Mind you, this is a person who after watching a play decided to found an Order of Knights consisting mostly of female nobles around her age....as a child. Strongly emphasize on knights.

[Matti]

ps. I haven't read any novel translations. This is just my perspective from the manga.
For thinking that the Empire's current political process can solve the crisis. She should be at least making backup plans for leaving and smuggling her father out, but no she is just waiting for someone to rescue her.

Good call, I give you that. Then again, japanese seem to think the same. Just kick that SOB from the throne already and replace him with Diabo or Pina, but no. Shit is gonna hit the fan sooner or later, and japanese choose later. Then again, Zorzal might not have done anything too drastic yet which would require drastic countermeasures by Japan, and JSDF is waiting & preparing for that. I can't think of anything else about it.

[HobbesHurlbut]

Just finally found Yome ga Kore na Monde. (Oh, My Sweet Alien) again when a chapter came out. Then I learned the author died ;_;