A couple of nice updates this week!
The ones to really watch out for are:
Defense Devil Chapter 26-27:
What can beat the main character cupping his hands over the boobs of a fighter for justice? Apart from that, the plot hasn’t moved much. I liked better the format of the previous chapters where the main character simply went around helping people one by one. Some of them were seriously touching. But since then the story has evolved into something more complex and sophisticated. However, the mangaka is turning the entire manga into a lump of goo. Characters are flying all about and appearing and disappearing for the most ridiculous of reasons just so that the story continues. We need to see more than just the main character.
Nurarihyon No Mago Chapter 82:
An interesting chapter. Everyone welcomes the appearance of a wise, all-powerful ancient priest. Or maybe that’s just me. But undoubtedly, this manga has shown potential to rise to the top with interesting characters and a variety of skill sets. The idea of a set number of “higher demons” leading their weaker counterparts to attack the human world and disrupt peace is perhaps the most traditional format for good-evil shounen manga. But the mangaka in Nurarihyon No Mago is working it just fine, as can be seen from this chapter.
Liar Game Chapter 90-91:
This one is a toughie. I don’t know whether I should say this is cliché. In Liar Game, you expect the unexpected to happen. You expect the main characters to think of things in a way only a genius would. 9 out of 10 times, you wouldn’t expect what is to come, although you know it’s coming. This has gone on for 91 chapters, I don’t know how long it can last until the last of its readers gets so bored he quits reading it. That being said, we all know full well that no one is going to stop reading it. The puzzles and mind games played in Liar Game is simply too addictive. The latest one’s no exception. I’m just wondering how this round is gonna be played out although I know I’ll never figure it out.
New Prince Of Tennis Chapter Jitaku 1-2:
Give me back my storyline and stop giving me Jitaku. (Although I must admit they are funny) I want to know what happens next, not a series of ridiculous comedy episodes. Seriously.
Bakuman Chapter 62:
An uninteresting series of events. This chapter is mainly used to introduce the new (or old, if you wish) character Iwase. There’s not much to be said about the plot here, although I do have a feeling that the manga is going to delve into the love life of the duo. If you know me, you will know I don’t like love stories. But this could be different. Bakuman has proven time and again that the most ordinary of stories work well if told in the right manner. I hope it proves me wrong.
Katekyo Hitman Reborn! Chapter 266:
I’m unsure if I’m the only person here who is unexcited about the appearance of a fiery crossbow. But yes, I am unimpressed. The story is appearing to turn out to be what it was in past events- the members of the good guy mafia fighting with guys from the bad guy mafia in one to one fights. Yes, boring.
Toriko Chapter 72:
Yet again, crude artwork but awesome fighting. The comic relief is sufficient and the appearance of villains is just right. Does anyone else seriously not like the fact of that insect guy? I find it totally fugly.
Dragon Ball Chapter 59 – 64:
I remember reading this before. A good 5 chapters out at once. Yet again, Dragon Ball is a manga which successfully merges comedy and battle into one, making it interesting to watch and interesting to laugh at. No one really cares if Goku finds the dragonballs or not, really.
Detective Conan Chapter 713:
Like Liar Game, this is one manga which format hasn’t changed throughout its freaking 713 chapters. However, this one chapter brings about a little freshness. Conan is out cold and its up to his peeps to solve it. Interesting enough a change for me. I’m just hoping its doesn’t deviate too much from its usual format- I think Conan is good where it is.
Bleach Chapter 382:
Reeking of Kenpachi/Byakuya awesomeness and a little sampling of what the 4th Division captain is truly capable of. To showcase Ichigo as THE ray of hope is cliché, but can’t be helped. I’m not going to blame Tite Kubo when he comes up with such an awesome idea what Ichigo is the only person who hasn’t seen Aizen’s Shikai.
Beelzebub Chapter 37:
This chapter ends the scuffle. And it’s a nice end. I think the plot is gonna take off now, like how Reborn! and Defense Devil did, hopefully it doesn’t die in the process. Up to now? Liking the cute baby and the awesome fighting.
Naruto Chapter 471:
I’m truthfully not very fond of Naruto. But it does have an interesting premise going on here. I’m actually hoping the eight tailed beast escapes. Well, that just goes to show how much I anticipate the future of Naruto. A nice storyline going there with so many things going on. I want to see how the cooperation of the Kage turns out.
Veritas Chapter 58:
Fight, fight and more fight. Just what I love about Veritas. You are allowed to have high hopes for Veritas, considering that it’s the only manhwa I read. The Northern Broad Strike and stuff reminds of age old martial art films. Which I welcome. Who wouldn’t?
Otaku No Musume-San Chapter 29:
The oddest one out. Another chapter of comedy. I welcome comedy. in face, it’s the only reason why I’m reading such an ecchi manga. I’m not a 2D sexual deviant you know. (I can’t guarantee about 3D, though) So there you go. Funny chapter. Read it.
Fairy Tail Chapter 159:
I seriously had no idea what to type initially here. But then I realize that there’s something to say about having nothing to type. So then I have something to type. Fairy Tail isn’t going to change after a million years. Its storyline has been somewhat constant and unchanging throughout. I need to see creativity of some sort if you want me to write something substantial about it. There you go. See what I just did? I just totally avoided the review for this chapter.
Gamaran Chapter 24:
Gamaran is a manga I have very high hopes for. Not to become one of the top three, but to blossom into something which I would look forward to reading everyday. Its variety of skill sets and different kinds of fighting moves is what is so amazing. It has potential to be 2nd to Rurouni Kenshin. NOTHING BEATS RUROUNI KENSHIN I TELL YOU.
Hajime No Ippo Chapter 873:
Ah well. Ippo’s getting owned~ That only means he’ll turn out victorious. It’s always like that. Bah. But yes. Interesting opponent here. I wouldn’t want to fight a monkey myself.
Akumetsu Chapter 145 – 146:
Yet another blossoming manga. The roots behind Akumetsu and the cloning stuff is being revealed. This means a major shift in storyline. And I think it’s high time this is being done. People do get sick of seeing politicians being hacked/slashed/burned/operated on amongst other terrorist acts you know. I wish this manga best of luck. I have absolutely no idea how it’s heading out, but I should think the mangaka will find a way somehow.
Liar Game - Roots Of A Chapter 1 – 6:
I have no idea at all how this has anything to do with Liar Game. Yes, I mean it does have to do with the GUY in Liar Game, but don’t name your manga after one of your previous manga just because you’re talking about a character who was in it before. But apart from that, very nice idea. I actually already managed to make the criminal profile of the sender of the note after I read it. No kidding. You see, I’m actually rather adept in the study of psychology. But not like you, the reader, would know anyway. Yes, nice concept. Good idea. Touching story.
That’s all for the week, guys/gals!
I’m kind of trying my best to stick to the schedule. And I’m making it in good time. It’s 11 PM here in Singapore now so theoretically I HAVE miraculously managed to do the obligatory Saturday post on a Saturday. :)
I received an email asking about why I mentioned reading Fullmetal Alchemist before but yet haven’t done any reviews on it. That’s because I’m actually avoiding reading it on the internet. You see, I’m collecting the books, and if I read ahead, I won’t want to collect it anymore. So there goes your answer, extremely-hardcore-fullmetalalchemist fan!
Time to get back to my life!
Cheers!
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