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Kagurabachi domain has been purchased for the next year 
they saying an anime announcement is imminent
they saying an anime announcement is imminent
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With Inori moving to being a junior, there are various new challenges. The first is growing pains because going from elementary school to middle school would imply growth, and for a skater, that growth can make a difference. For Inori she has to retrain her body in some ways but also know when it is too far to push it. Though, as Kohei mentions, she needs to venture beyond Japan if she wants to be a top Junior. Though the expectation is less being able to participate but to win these events. So even more pressure on Inori.
Iruka is a character who has had a history with Inori longer than we realized. Her harshness towards Inori has to do with Inori's sister. As Iruka seemed to idolize her, when Mika had to give up skating, that clearly crushed her. I guess Mika's sister getting into skating brought back those feelings, and hopefully things get sorted out going forward. Granted, Iruka is taking the long road in wanting to get Gold first.
The challenges Tsukasa is facing now are quite interesting, as he knows as you get older, injuries happen. Someone you can sniff out and stuff that are accidents. So his determination to get the best support for Inori is admirable. Though the communication awkwardness with him and Inori is definitely unsettling. But as Seiji mentions, you can't blame Inori for being lazy, as there is something else. The best bet is to keep pushing, and perhaps there is something Inori is battling that she can say. Or there is just something else clouding up her mind. It's very interesting that Tsukasa's aim is to teach her the "Eye of the Hawk." Of course the idea that a skater can see the whole field is absolutely a huge skill to have. Though Tsukasa has awkward dialogue exchanges with Inori how long does that continue, because that could affect him teaching her that?
It's very interesting that the way Inori looks at Hikaru right now is no longer as an angel but as something frustrating. This is symbolism that Inori originally wanted to skate in a competition with Hikaru, but now she wants to beat Hikaru. Even more interesting is when Hikaru interviews Inori and Inori says her life has no meaning if she doesn't win gold. Given how she says that Inori is like Jun and she isn't, it symbolizes how much passion Inori has for skating now. The follow-up question is, does Hikaru care about skating? Though the remark that she is like Tsukasa could imply that, like him, she puts herself down a lot more than we see. It's very intriguing from her POV of who they really resemble.
It's interesting to see that both Jun's and Tsukasa's former coach, Sho Takamine, is the one Tsukasa brought along. Who is also Hitomi's father. It will be interesting how he will affect things, and it is interesting to note that possibly no one knows that he coached Jun. I also really liked the extra chapter on Rioh. A kind reminder that for Rioh he can be frustrated because he performs worse than the other girls, but he is still accomplishing a lot. For Rioh he has an issue of giving himself praise, and Tsukasa & Inori are two that can help with that big time.
Iruka is a character who has had a history with Inori longer than we realized. Her harshness towards Inori has to do with Inori's sister. As Iruka seemed to idolize her, when Mika had to give up skating, that clearly crushed her. I guess Mika's sister getting into skating brought back those feelings, and hopefully things get sorted out going forward. Granted, Iruka is taking the long road in wanting to get Gold first.
The challenges Tsukasa is facing now are quite interesting, as he knows as you get older, injuries happen. Someone you can sniff out and stuff that are accidents. So his determination to get the best support for Inori is admirable. Though the communication awkwardness with him and Inori is definitely unsettling. But as Seiji mentions, you can't blame Inori for being lazy, as there is something else. The best bet is to keep pushing, and perhaps there is something Inori is battling that she can say. Or there is just something else clouding up her mind. It's very interesting that Tsukasa's aim is to teach her the "Eye of the Hawk." Of course the idea that a skater can see the whole field is absolutely a huge skill to have. Though Tsukasa has awkward dialogue exchanges with Inori how long does that continue, because that could affect him teaching her that?
It's very interesting that the way Inori looks at Hikaru right now is no longer as an angel but as something frustrating. This is symbolism that Inori originally wanted to skate in a competition with Hikaru, but now she wants to beat Hikaru. Even more interesting is when Hikaru interviews Inori and Inori says her life has no meaning if she doesn't win gold. Given how she says that Inori is like Jun and she isn't, it symbolizes how much passion Inori has for skating now. The follow-up question is, does Hikaru care about skating? Though the remark that she is like Tsukasa could imply that, like him, she puts herself down a lot more than we see. It's very intriguing from her POV of who they really resemble.
It's interesting to see that both Jun's and Tsukasa's former coach, Sho Takamine, is the one Tsukasa brought along. Who is also Hitomi's father. It will be interesting how he will affect things, and it is interesting to note that possibly no one knows that he coached Jun. I also really liked the extra chapter on Rioh. A kind reminder that for Rioh he can be frustrated because he performs worse than the other girls, but he is still accomplishing a lot. For Rioh he has an issue of giving himself praise, and Tsukasa & Inori are two that can help with that big time.
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I do like the note that one with the ability of clairvoyance, overconfidence, would be their demise. After all, I can see before I would be killed.For Serie from what she said, it seems logical she would be killed after all, considering that the one outcome she does survive sounds horrifying. I get the feeling she is underselling how bad it gets.
Frase's name is interesting to be brought up. There is the question of why push out Denken from this situation? Though as stated, it is very likely it is not her. I guess the only thing to consider could be the origins of the various warriors? Though that is more unknown to us.
Frase's name is interesting to be brought up. There is the question of why push out Denken from this situation? Though as stated, it is very likely it is not her. I guess the only thing to consider could be the origins of the various warriors? Though that is more unknown to us.
Didn't think the author would actually go for Alfur eating Oki.
Rabi doesn't look in good shape either. Things do not looking great right now as everything is set up for Alfur. Though the tear in Alfur's face is interesting.
Rabi doesn't look in good shape either. Things do not looking great right now as everything is set up for Alfur. Though the tear in Alfur's face is interesting.
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Mappa better stay off it, let another studio eatKagurabachi domain has been purchased for the next year
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Leaks have said Cygames Pictures. Nothing confirmed yet though.Mappa better stay off it, let another studio eat
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Someone Hertz
Mimei shares the hobby of listening to a late-night comedy radio show with the funny and mysterious Kurage from his class. And she's famous for sending in hilarious comments that are read on the show? But Mimei wants to be just as funny as her! Are they friends, are they rivals, are they...
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New weekly comedy series from Weekly Shounen Jump. So far it is a fun series to read, and although you can tell there are jokes that are lost in translation a bit. Also, there seems to be clear romance subtext here.
The deaths of both Shiki & Hiroki are that they were two adults torn down by society. Though for Shiki it was happening all throughout her life, while for Hiroki it happened after his wife left him and he fell to earth. Though it's cool to see how the protagonists from each faction were able to bring them up in their own way. Shinoha with his kindness and Kiwami with his cruelty. Ignore how creepy it was that Shiki was crushing on a kid.
With that being said, I did not expect Gamute to be Kiwami's son. It adds the question of who Gamute's mother was since she abused him. Also curious about Gamute's squad since Gamute is set on taking out both Kiwami & the ninjas.
With that being said, I did not expect Gamute to be Kiwami's son. It adds the question of who Gamute's mother was since she abused him. Also curious about Gamute's squad since Gamute is set on taking out both Kiwami & the ninjas.
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Catching up with Sakamoto Days. Man, the arts, the fights, and the choreography hit and are as good as they have ever been lately 
. The story is basically mid and doesn't make sense from X's side, but as long as the fights keep looking this good, I don't mind.
MAD - Chapter 33
Alda seems like a good dude, and him being a gladiator does help make sense of his strength. The rest of these church people are full of wackjobs, though.
. The story is basically mid and doesn't make sense from X's side, but as long as the fights keep looking this good, I don't mind.It's kind of cool to come back to some moments from the beginning of the series and see how Yor has changed. Essentially Yuri and the people of the town are who she fought for, but now it's Loid and Anya who she is fighting for. Makes me said considering Loid's side, though it might take more time since this is a slow burn romance.
It's funny to see Nico trying to do the things he did before to try to get Moi's attention. Granted, now she is in middle school. Though I also like how Moi is basically a ladies man but dense. Of course Nico is and always is his number 1. Though Nico having to go back to her mom for a month would be interesting, as the familiars are without their witch.
MAD - Chapter 33
Alda seems like a good dude, and him being a gladiator does help make sense of his strength. The rest of these church people are full of wackjobs, though.
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Learning more about Oki in this chapter, but was she a slave? Though Oz seems interesting as he holds a power. Though for Alfur, Oki probably meant the world. Oki wishes for humans and monsters to coexist, and Alfur plans to grant that; you can tell he doesn't like that.
Yor confessing her feelings about Loid to Anya doesn't come as a surprise because we know that Loid & Anya are what her heart is set on protecting. But it is great for her to realize it. Though until Loid realizes it, then it will be kept a secret.
Beautiful chapter 
Man the mysteries keep pilling up in this series
- Amane went back in time. But did the clock keepers help him do that because if I recall in the original timeline he couldn't fix the clock. Hell the clock keepers could have jus assisted him.
- Makes sense he would want to save Tsukasa after he knows the thing that replaced him wasn't him. So Nene will have to stop Amane from changing the future.
- Though considering the theory that Amane or Tsukasa is the black cat. So then it would make sense they would make Tsukasa the black cat just with extra security. Though a theory is that since Hanako doesn't have his memories as Amane it could state that the clock keepers have his memories and the black cat exists in both timelines. Also remember Hanako doesn't remember his conversatiosn as Amane with Tsuchigomori.
- Some people are saying Nene has to kill Tsukasa which is wrong. It's more that she has to stop Amane from changing the future. Which is cruel because Amane loves Tsukasa.
Bug Ego - Chapter 13
Man, I love how wild this series is. Cool that they were able to save Makoto, but holy shyt, one wrong move and his mind would have been stuck in a piggy bank or a balloon
. ONE really cooking with the creativity in this series 
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Catching up with Blue Box. It's still above mid, but things like Hina still going after Taiki are arguably bad. Still, Natsu's next-door neighbor being a 3rd-year college badminton player with the potential to be on the national team and Yusa's mentor is much more interesting than I expected. It seems like the series is trying to be more serious with Taiki's final year in HS.
Loid is really getting much more mileage out of Yor than Anya. The funny part also is how well the friendship between Yor & Melinda is coming together. Still, it is funny how much healthier the fake family of the Forgers is compared to the Desmonds. Though this has to be misdirection with Donovan since I would be surprised if he had the same power as Anya. Curious what he can learn from Professor Authen.
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The connection linking Siggy Donovan provides a good amount of information, as Loid's suspicions are there, but he just hasn't obtained the information. It's clear that Siggy was associated with whatever experiments Anya was doing, and it does seem that Donovan must have been a part of it. Does that provide a clue with Melinda's suspicions about her husband, I wonder?
This chapter put Tokio's strength on another level. So his primary Catoblepas can freeze things in time. Which he doesn't use in his training sessions with Moka and Hifumi. Though the Lesser Cuckoo Egg is still moving, that's how strong it is.
It looks like this Metor is the one that Judah couldn't predict. At least it's clear that this is an uncertainty.
It looks like this Metor is the one that Judah couldn't predict. At least it's clear that this is an uncertainty.
The old guy obviously was using Maison, as he knows about the origins of the Apartment Man. Though does that mean the energy being sent goes to the Apartment Men? Or is there something else to it too?
Well, I wonder if a person is looked at as another's trash, could they be sent back? Though my guess is they aren't really sent back, and the energy is used for what we see here.
Well, I wonder if a person is looked at as another's trash, could they be sent back? Though my guess is they aren't really sent back, and the energy is used for what we see here.
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Caught up with Kagurabachi, and man, I loved the conclusion to the Samura fight. I was worried we were about to hit with the typical shounen BS of Chihiro beating Samura and/or breaking his sword. Instead, the conclusion of Samura finally opening his eyes, which he could have done all along was fantastic .
Some interesting characters are added with the Hishaku attacking Kamunabi. Man, once again Yura is playing chess while these dudes were playing checkers. He orchestrated all of this. Kasen betraying adds nothing; hopefully he isn't someone who isn't killed off because the betrayal adds nothing. It basically is like oh that sucks.
Witch Watch - Chapter 211
Kan is usually the butt of jokes, but it is nice to give him focus in his actually strengths.
Akane-banshi - Chapter 164
Zenmai being the butt of a joke as the first performer.
. But Shoumei has a point. Zenmai performed like an entertainer, not a Rakugo performer.
I was worried we were about to hit with the typical shounen BS of Chihiro beating Samura and/or breaking his sword. Instead, the conclusion of Samura finally opening his eyes, which he could have done all along was fantastic .Some interesting characters are added with the Hishaku attacking Kamunabi. Man, once again Yura is playing chess while these dudes were playing checkers
. He orchestrated all of this. Kasen betraying adds nothing; hopefully he isn't someone who isn't killed off because the betrayal adds nothing. It basically is like oh that sucks.
Witch Watch - Chapter 211
Kan is usually the butt of jokes, but it is nice to give him focus in his actually strengths.
Akane-banshi - Chapter 164
Zenmai being the butt of a joke as the first performer.
. But Shoumei has a point. Zenmai performed like an entertainer, not a Rakugo performer.
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Ninja vs Gokudou - Volume 5
The Glass Children invasion for the Prime Minister makes it so that the only Ninja and Gokudou is Shinoha and Kiwami curious if they partner up without even knowing.
Man half of the chapter wasn't finished. Hopefully Hokazono-sensei is doing alright
The Glass Children invasion for the Prime Minister makes it so that the only Ninja and Gokudou is Shinoha and Kiwami curious if they partner up without even knowing.
Man half of the chapter wasn't finished. Hopefully Hokazono-sensei is doing alright
I guess Kasen's betrayal so far just feels like a tool more than anything else. I wished we saw him in action because it would have made that punch from Azami more impactful. His whole deal is to blame the one who wields the weapon, but not the weapon. But the enchanted blades aren't like guns in our society. Especially the Shinuchi, it doesn't need mention how difficult and dangerous just wielding it can do.
Azami is going for Yura. Yura is going for the Swordmaster. Will that leave Uruha and Natsuki against Hokuto, who I imagine will go all out.
Azami is going for Yura. Yura is going for the Swordmaster. Will that leave Uruha and Natsuki against Hokuto, who I imagine will go all out.
It looks like the time for Nico to come back is soon. Granted, Moi has been 100% treating her like his daughter. Of course he loves the regular Nico, but it will be an adjustment period. In fact, him not going is important because if he is still with her when she is away, he will still treat her like his daughter.
The words Nico says about the others is so sweet. Next is Moi.
The words Nico says about the others is so sweet. Next is Moi.
I really like how Hikaru starts her performance; you can say out in the open that the story is also personal. After all, everything Hikaru is doing in Rakugo is to beat Akane that is her one and only purpose. Ikken's advice to her is very sound. Make sure of that competitive nature. As we see at the end of the chapter, she uses that as part of the performance to take it to another level. It adds to the immersion to take it to new heights.
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Golden Kamuy
Saichi Sugimoto is feared as the "Immortal Sugimoto" for his savagery on the battlefield during the Russo-Japanese war, but he is by no means a war hero. Sugimoto has been left to fend for himself after his release from the army for nearly killing a superior officer. Braving the rough terrain of...
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Watched the first 4 seasons of the anime, now reading the manga, and I know the anime is a more lean version of the manga.
As per the anime, the main plot surrounds finding the gold that was stolen from the Ainu. In which the leader tattooed the location of the gold with his cellmates. Now the plan for a more typical approach is to kill and skin the tattoos, but Asirpa is very much against killing. So just copying the tattoos will be their approach.
Sugimoto is referred to as the "Immortal Sugimoto." Unsurprising in a kill-or-be-killed world, he always made sure he was on top. In fact, it can be seen when he was younger he was much more demonic. His friend that he made that promise of finding the gold means more to him since Sugimoto & Ume loved each other. Of course Sugimoto was pretty messed up after losing his father and wanting to walk his own path. So him earning even a fraction of the golden is all he really needs. Sugimoto's past is both tragic and dark.
Sugimoto is referred to as the "Immortal Sugimoto." Unsurprising in a kill-or-be-killed world, he always made sure he was on top. In fact, it can be seen when he was younger he was much more demonic. His friend that he made that promise of finding the gold means more to him since Sugimoto & Ume loved each other. Of course Sugimoto was pretty messed up after losing his father and wanting to walk his own path. So him earning even a fraction of the golden is all he really needs. Sugimoto's past is both tragic and dark.
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The world-building in this series is really outstanding, and the anime doesn't do this manga the justice it deserves. The depth it is exploring for both Asirpa and the Ainu is outstanding. They seem like an outstanding tribe, and the greedy fukks that stole their gold are the main issue. Though we have seen Asirpa as a very independent huntress, it is easy to forget she is still a kid. Which is clearly the reason why Sugimoto left her behind because it probably is easy to forget her actual age with the danger he will likely put her through.
Just like the anime is concerned, Tsurumi is a nutjob. His main reason for wanting the gold is to take over Hokkaido. I guess it makes sense that those that came back after the war felt like they were in an even worse spot than they are right now. Meanwhile, we have Hijikata gathering his own forces, which for now seems like a battle of 3 forces coming against each other.
Just like the anime is concerned, Tsurumi is a nutjob. His main reason for wanting the gold is to take over Hokkaido. I guess it makes sense that those that came back after the war felt like they were in an even worse spot than they are right now. Meanwhile, we have Hijikata gathering his own forces, which for now seems like a battle of 3 forces coming against each other.
This looks like the end of the flashback for Oki. So Alfur was fully invested in the idea of her dream of creating a coexistence of humans and monsters. Sadly, it was clear, at least from the humans eyes, that will never happen. The majority of humans look at monsters as the pure term of monsters. Though it's easy to see why, the moment Oki's dream was finally impossible, she just gave up. She would have been happier to be a monster since they at least seemed to have more humanity than actual humans.
It's not looking good from Oz, but what does Rabi have planned?
It's not looking good from Oz, but what does Rabi have planned?
Rasen is a very interesting character, and saying he is strong is quite the understatement. Though it was through Eisen he learned that a lack of fear is of itself a weakness. So no doubt, very likely how Sein will encounter Gorilla, it is to be expected that Stark will encounter Rasen.
Though the big thing is the Shadow Warriors Commander Löwe. How strong is he that some of the strongest of the strong are willing to be a pawn for him?
Though the big thing is the Shadow Warriors Commander Löwe. How strong is he that some of the strongest of the strong are willing to be a pawn for him?