Manga Recommendations

[Shakira_Shoyru]

I didn't read a lot of mangas...But Love Hina totally got me ^^
Even if we usually know what is gonna happen,, Its always fun ^^

[Keropium]

Over 58 mangas!!! And the thing gets a freakin' high score.


How long is Ranma?

[Goddess Din]

Over 58 mangas!!! And the thing gets a freakin' high score.


How long is Ranma?



38, and I read them all. :shift:

[Gl_Link]

I said it before, and I will say it agian

BATMAN: Child of Dreams by KIA ASAMIYA ( Soul Taker)
http://www.jbook.co.jp/member/img/product/02617/M02617084-01.jpg

http://www.hillcity-comics.com/graphic_novels/new_graphic_novel1540.jpg

One of the Best Batman stories ever

[Parasite2]

Is there any other kind of manga that is like Love Hina, Ai Yori ioshi, Chobits? Something that is for matured audience? Any recomendations?

[Goddess Din]

First thing that comes to my mind is A.I. Love You, from the same author of Love Hina.

[Parasite2]

Thanks for the tip but the problem is....I have already read A.I love you, the whole thing. it was great. B)

[PrincessCordelia]

Read Bizenghast. It may be from America, but don't let that stop you.

[Goddess Din]

How about Tengou Tenge then?

[Parasite2]

I've never heard of that one before, maybe i ought to check it out.

[Lel]

How about Tengou Tenge then?


You haven't read Tenjo Tenge...

~Lel-Kun

[Goddess Din]

How about Tengou Tenge then?


You haven't read Tenjo Tenge...

~Lel-Kun


I know I haven't, but I know what is it about, also the ones he mentioned. I thought that Tenjo Tenge would then suit his tastes.


I have been reading waaay too much shoujo lately for my own good, I haven't kept up with many shounen titles...

[Masterofpsi]

Meh. I haven't read much manga, but shojo sounds . . . better . . . than shonen.

[Gl_Link]

not too big on shojo. It's ok just not my thing

[Goddess Din]

The only shonen I am reading at time are Shaman King, FullMetal Alchemist and Rurouni Kenshin. While with shoujo I am reading:
Shinsi Doumei Cross, Fushigi Yuugi Genbu Kaiden, Love Monster, Love Celeb, many one-shots, Beauty Pop, Ouran Koukan Host Club, Fruits Basket, Kare Kano, Gakkuen Alice, Duklyon, Neon Genesis Evangelion Iron Maiden (I will put this as shoujo because it has TONS of romance), Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle, Komako, Slayers (although I am not sure if this one is shoujo or shounen), Kare Made Love, Good Morning Call, Perfect Girl Evolution, BXB brothers, Lovely Complex, Hot Gimmick and Zettai Kareshi.

[Keropium]

Neon Genesis Evangelion Iron Maiden

:o


GD, where do you get all of these? :shift:

[Goddess Din]

Neon Genesis Evangelion Iron Maiden

:o


GD, where do you get all of these? :shift:


:shift:


Well, some of them from the manga stores in Mexico, but if I have to be honest...most from scanlation groups. But I am buying Neon Genesis Iron Maiden, so, tough luck Kero. XD

[Lel]

How about Tengou Tenge then?


You haven't read Tenjo Tenge...

~Lel-Kun


I know I haven't, but I know what is it about, also the ones he mentioned. I thought that Tenjo Tenge would then suit his tastes.



No you don't.

Tenjo Tenge isn't about romance.

It's about tits and fighting.

It's nothing like the the manga he mentioned.

~Lel-Kun

[vgamer1]

Be nice to Mah wife.

[Goddess Din]

How about Tengou Tenge then?


You haven't read Tenjo Tenge...

~Lel-Kun


I know I haven't, but I know what is it about, also the ones he mentioned. I thought that Tenjo Tenge would then suit his tastes.



No you don't.

Tenjo Tenge isn't about romance.

It's about tits and fighting.

It's nothing like the the manga he mentioned.

~Lel-Kun


So there are no tits and gratituos fan service in Love Hina and AI Love You?

[Lel]

Goddess Din, trust my opinion on this.

I've read all three.

Tenjo Tenge is on a completely different level.* But tits, I mean tits.* Actual nipples.* It has explict rape scenes, explict sex scenes, and explict gore scenes.

For instance, one of the villains assaults a temple.* What he does is throws one of the miko's up in the air, and literally rams a broomstick up her anus.* It comes out her mouth, carrying one of her lungs on the tip.

Now tell me, is this the king of stuff of Love Hina and AI Love You?

No.* Tenjo Tenge has explict material, both sexual and gore.* It is not about romance.

EDIT:* To put it in perspective, Oh Great!, the author of Tenjo Tenge, started out doing hardcore hentai.

Tentacle rape, bestiality, necrophilia, bondage, gang rape, etc.

EDIT 2: In fact, here, judge yourself.


Please tell me if that's anything like Love Hina or AI Love You.

~Lel-Kun

[Goddess Din]

Okay, I am going to trust your oppinion on this, I was wrong I know.





...but dammit, those images. <.<

[Lord Evan]

Well, theres my nightmare for this evening >>

[Lel]

Now here's the sad part; if I had posted a tit the image would have been removed instantly.

~Lel-Kun

[Goddess Din]

It's manga violence, had it been a real person it would have been deleted.



But it's true, society is more used to seeing violence and accepts it more than sex...

[Lel]

It's manga violence, had it been a real person it would have been deleted.


And it only would have been a manga tit.

~Lel-Kun

[Goddess Din]

You are impossible Lel....





So, on another note...Clamp Gakkuen Duklyon is a hilarious manga, by Clamp. XD

[Lel]

You are impossible Lel....


Oh really, how so?

I was just pointing out that if I would have linked to some of the sexual content in Tenjo Tenge, it would be removed almost immediatly. Yet, linking to images of gore, decapitation, etc. is fine.

~Lel-Kun

[Goddess Din]

I know that, I just pointed out it a not-so obvious manner that I don't know how to reply to you. I know your point, and you are right, but I don't know what to do.



Edit: Ah what the hell, not suited for younger kids, violence is violence, thus I removed your images. :looove: Next time if you want to show me something with that kind of content, please pm me.


Should have removed them sooner. X_x

[ZC]

Lel really has a point here. I don't see how anything sexual is soo taboo and then explicit violence is just fine. Sorry if this was worded a bit weird, I CAN'T TYPE.

[Lel]

In which, I must say, Tenjo Tenge is much more explict in violence than sexual content. In reality, you never actually see any penetration. Sure, things are implied but gee it's nothing compared to "HAVE A PERSON RIPPED APART AND THEIR INTESTINES FLYING THROUGH THE AIR" or "HAVE A ****ING BO STAFF GOING UP SOMEONE'S ANUS AND EXITING THERE MOUTH WITH A LUNG ON IT".

~Lel-Kun

[Goddess Din]

Lel really has a point here. I don't see how anything sexual is soo taboo and then explicit violence is just fine. Sorry if this was worded a bit weird, I CAN'T TYPE.


No, it's okay. I understood it perfectly. :looove: That's why I deleted the gore-ish images, should have done that sooner.

[stefano]

I think that violence and sexual contents are needed in every anime. but in the right place and without overdoing. for example: trigun is a very nice anime and it is quite violent and "explicit" sometimes, but that isn't a bad thing.
trigun rocks B)

(i'm sorry but my english isn't very nice :) please forgive me, I'm italian :teehee:)

[Gl_Link]

http://www.worthingfoyer.org/manga/guyver14a.jpg

The Guyver was a cool Manga. and it is also a sweet new serries in japan. anyone know where I can find the original manga?

[Goddess Din]

Definitly not, my best suggestion is checking online stores, there I've ordered many mangas which have been delivered just fine.


Even the X volumes came with the original bookmarks. :teehee:

[Priestess of Farore]

I don't know if anyone has mentioned this one but if not Hellsing. (not to be confused with the crappy movie Van Helsing that had Hugh Jackman and Kate Beckinsale in it and sucked.) it is my favourite ever. never have Brits and vampires and Nazis and nosferatu crashing Blackbirds into the deck of a Nazi aircraft carrier intersected so beautifully.

[Gl_Link]

I don't know if anyone has mentioned this one but if not Hellsing. (not to be confused with the crappy movie Van Helsing that had Hugh Jackman and Kate Beckinsale in it and sucked.) it is my favourite ever. never have Brits and vampires and Nazis and nosferatu crashing Blackbirds into the deck of a Nazi aircraft carrier intersected so beautifully.

First off Van Hellsing was not that bad.
and second I think it may have been mentioned here a few times.

[vaati64]

My favorite manga is the kingdomhearts

[Waffle God 2.0]

I haven't really read a lot of manga, but out of what I have read, my favorite's a tie between Rurouni Kenshin and Death Note. Both are unspeakably awesome.

[gannonman]

I dont read manga BUT I do draw manga. pretty good in my opinion. I think im going sign up for fan art.

[Marcello]

Ranma 1/2 then One Piece.

[maybeitllwork]

Fruits Basket, Rurouni Kenshin, and FMA.

[Keropium]

You fruit. >;[

[Masterofpsi]

I haven't read anything more than the first .hack volume, somee sucky thing called Desert Coral, and the first two FMA mangas. FMA wins hands down.

[-Ydna-]

I read a bunch of Chrno Crusade, it was good.

[ZaketoX2]

Bah! I dont know where to get this "Manga"

[Zelda Boy]

Mine would have to be FullMetal Alchemist and .Hack mangas.

[master twilight]

i like ocarina of time manga, one piece, samuri deeper, vampire game and dbz.

[Midna of Twilight]

I wuv zelda manga! :wub: :wub: :wub: :wub: :wub: :wub: :wub: :wub: :wub: :wub: :wub: :wub: :wub: :wub:

[kizna]

i'm stuck between angel sanctuary (or any of kaori yuki's works), samurai deeper kyo, and fruits basket.

it's an odd mix, i know. ^^;

[Chosen One]

My fav. manga are:
Death Note
FMA
Rurouni Kenshin
DNAngel
Kingdom Hearts
All the Zelda manga

[Tabard22]

I think Trigun is the best!

[MaLink]

I'm currently reading the D. Gray-man manga and ho**** is it good! xD

[Darcel]

I just started reading manga, so far I'm in love with Vampire Knight because I'm a silly girl.

[Mike the Ike]

You should check out Ninja Nonsense, its pretty funny. :)

[Darcel]

I want to find another manga to read, but I don't know what. I want something dark with art like that of Vampire Knight, I realllllly liked that.

[Mike the Ike]

Well, Hmm.
Lol

Dark, Eh?

Metalocypse. :D Lol even if its american made its pretty wicked.
I could give you a link to watch Ninja Nonsense. However its in Japanese and the American Dub, is surprisingly, ****loads better.

[ForestSageSaria]

Planet Ladder
Crest of the Stars/Banner of the Stars
Fruits Bakets
Juvenille Orion
Manite Loki(sp?)

[Cooltrainer Tim ♂]

Well, Hmm.
Lol

Dark, Eh?

Metalocypse. :D Lol even if its american made its pretty wicked.
I could give you a link to watch Ninja Nonsense. However its in Japanese and the American Dub, is surprisingly, ****loads better.

...Manga. Not anime. :shift:

Also, Ranma 1/2, Read or Die, Yu Yu Hakusho, and Death Note form my list.

[MaLink]

I wonder if this will get more attention than the other thread. If not, I'll just delete this one. xD

Anyway, I wanted to recommend a few mangas to those who are always on the lookout for something new to read. Feel free to do likewise!

Romance/Comedy:

Lovely Complex -- About a tall girl and short guy. Pretty hilarious, actually. It's slightly more funny than the anime, but that's to be expected. Some awesome heart-tugging scenes as well. Click here for manga page example. (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v421/ZeldaPower/MovieMemos/ochibichan_scan_lovely_complex_vol0.jpg)

Shinshi Doumei Cross -- This is a supercute story about the complicated lives of some super rich high school kids. By supercute, I mean the art is the kind where there's tons of shinies and sparklies and huge eyes and even the guys can be mistaken for girls. It's almost overly pretty sometimes. But the story is good/unique enough to kind of overlook that. Click here for manga page example. (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v421/ZeldaPower/MovieMemos/sdc_36_25.jpg)


Horror:

High School of the Dead -- Haha, first off, I have to say there's a ton of fanservice in this. It's almost like a harem story, except they do happen to have two guys. Anyway, there's suddenly zombies everywhere and this group of high school kids are trying to survive in what's left of the world, while searching for their parents. The art is great, there's lots of gore, and the story isn't bad at all. Not for the immature, though. Click here for manga page example. (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v421/ZeldaPower/MovieMemos/HotD_XLG_c11_p028.jpg)

[Zombie Hugz]

Recommend manga? Hm.

Immortal Rain seems to be one that not a lot have read, sort of a romance mixed with bounty hunters and girls with scythes. More just for an "enjoyable read" if nothing else, and if you like tragic romance.

Wiki Page (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immortal_rain)

[MaLink]

Tragic romance, eh? :eee: My heartstrings are pulling already.

[Zombie Hugz]

:teehee:

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i137/KeeperOfTheStars_2006/Immortal%20Rain/dfgesr.jpg

[MaLink]

Looks cute! By tragic romance, does it mean unhappy ending, or just lots of drama?

[Triforce King]

What kind of places sell manga, anyways? :shift: I don't know this kind of stuff. I'm still new to all this anime/manga stuff.

Is it... is it all right for me to ask in this topic? :shift: It's kind of related, but....

[Zombie Hugz]

@MaLink: I dunno, I never finished it all the way <<; but it seems to just be tragic events, not a bad ending.

@TK: Any bookstore should sell them, or comic store. I either go to Barnes & Noble or a back alley comic book store called Tangled Web.

[MaLink]

TK, when I buy manga, I get them from a Japanese specialty store (they have a bookstore inside) but that's sometimes expensive. I also don't have room for lots of books, so I don't actually do that anymore. You can also check out some volumes of really popular mangas at some libraries. When something hasn't been released in America yet, a lot of fans will create subbing groups and translate the scans so people over here can get addicted to the really good mangas. This is supposed to ensure a larger following for the mangaka when it does get licensed for the USA. :)

Because of that, I don't feel bad saying that I usually read scanlations. It's not illegal until it gets officially distributed in other countries, but so many mangas aren't yet that most mangas you can only find with fan translation. Anyway--

Here is where I get a lot of my mangas if I can't find them in America easily. (http://www.stoptazmo.com)

Remember, if you are asked to pay for a fansubbed item, it's a scam!

This is another place with a decent collection, but they don't update with the latest chapters very quickly. (http://www.anime-eden.com)

[Goddess Din]

I recommend this page to get manga scanlations:

http://the-evil-empire.net/index.php?&&CODE=00

It's amazing. They keep up with all the releases and they have a vast collection. You need to register, but it's worth it.


MaLink, it scares me how similar our shoujo tastes are. :shift: I love those two mangas.

[MaLink]

What can I say? I'm just a girl at heart. :ooo:

*has a long list of shoujos*

[pink]

I love Full Moon wo Saga****e. <3

http://www.suzaku.nu/fullmoon/imgs/colour09.jpg

http://www.suzaku.nu/fullmoon/imgs/colour10.jpg

Story:

Kouyama Mitsuki is a 12 year old girl who dreams to become a singer. She has made a promise to a dear friend that she would become a singer and he an astronaut, and that one day they would find each other again. However, Mitsuki's problem is her health, she suffers from cancer of the throat. In order to save her life, she must undergo an operation where her vocal cords will be removed. If this is down, Mitsuki will never be able to speak, let alone sing.

A day Mitsuki is confronted by two spirits named Takuto and Meroko, together are titled the "Gods of Death". They have come to inform Mitsuki that she has one year left to live. Shocked by this Mitsuki is even more determined to become a singer before it is too late. Complications arise when her grandmother refuses to allow Mitsuki to leave the house, and absolutely forbids her granddaughter to sing in the house. With the help of Takuto and Meroko, Mitsuki must work even harder to reach her goal and see her dear friend one last time before it is too late.

It sounds... sad. But it's really not. I think it is really touching and adorable. <3

[Goddess Din]

:teehee:

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i137/KeeperOfTheStars_2006/Immortal%20Rain/dfgesr.jpg

Which manga is that? It looks so lovely.



And Full Moon is my guilty pleasure. :wub: It's obviously aimed at lovely, dreamy, teenage girls. But it's still enjoyable and fun.
Everything is cute and good. XD Heck, I've read other works of the same author and there's never a sad ending.

[MaLink]

Recommend manga? Hm.

Immortal Rain seems to be one that not a lot have read, sort of a romance mixed with bounty hunters and girls with scythes. More just for an "enjoyable read" if nothing else, and if you like tragic romance.

Wiki Page (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immortal_rain)

I think this is that manga, GD.

[Zombie Hugz]

Which manga is that? It looks so lovely.

It's what Poffy quoted, Immortal Rain.

I wish I had finished it, it was really good...whoever in our group was buying at the time (all of us borrowing from), if I remember correctly, got into some other story and dwindled on this one till we eventually forgot about, now I'm inspired to finish it...

Really is a good 'un. :wub:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/stampededtyphoon/Manga/IMMORTAL%20RAIN/IRLetMe.jpg

[Goddess Din]

It looks great! I will definitely read it when the scanlations are finished (it's not licensed here, shame.)


Here's a shoujo recommendation. This is taken from www.manganews.net

"Satoko is a domestic girl with a kind heart. Her father died when she was little, and her family has become very poor ever since her father's company went down. However, "life is happy enough when you're optimistic about everything" as Satoko enjoys her daily life heartilly. One day, she was rescued by Fuuma, an extraordinarily matured 10-year-old boy, from a mad dog. Little did Satoko realize that this boy is the head of Wakudera Corporation, as well as her future husband!"



This is one of my favorite shoujo stories ever. And even though the plot sounds creepy, give the story a try. It's romance with huge age gaps, but the author created a sweet, tender story; not a perverted one. I highly recommend this manga for anyone who likes shoujo stories.
The manga is already finished, and it's only four volumes long.

[Zalan]

clearly deathnote is the best anime ever to exist.

[Zombie Hugz]

Wonderful! This is a manga thread.

[Lit.Person]

Has anyone read Bleach or Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicles?

[Lit.Person]

...Manga. Not anime. :shift:

Also, Ranma 1/2, Read or Die, Yu Yu Hakusho, and Death Note form my list.

Kewl. Ranma 1/2 = Classic.

[MaLink]

Wonderful! This is a manga thread.

Lawl. HIGH FIVE

Has anyone read Bleach or Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicles?

Yes and yes. Though Bleach is quickly becoming stupid and TRC has already become confusing beyond recognition. :shift:

[Dark Nayru]

http://srbissette.com/uploaded_images/Uzumaki_manga-704216.jpg

Uzumaki

Uzumaki is one of the most disturbing things that I have ever read. It's a three novel horror series by Junji Ito that centers on a small Japanese town obsessed with spirals. It's also a worthwhile read for anyone who likes horror manga.

There's also a movie, which is just as bizarre and almost as amazing. I was playing "spot the spiral" for weeks after watching it. :shift:

http://www.oorei.com/imagenes/uzumaki.jpg

[Zombie Hugz]

Lawl. HIGH FIVE

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l278/lexmark_kasha/high_five.gif

And that manga looks weird, DN.:shift: Spiraly spirals of spiral-doom. I'd definitely read it if I could find it, though.

[Vertigo]

Uh, Blood plus Is a good one!

[MaLink]

You've read the Blood + manga?

[Zombie Hugz]

I've read the...book? I guess it is. Super political, hard to read at times, but still good.

[Racer_X]

Any one here ever read Guyver? It's good stuff imo. Think Iron Man with organic armor. I have two volumes but I can't seem to find any more of them :looove:

[ElvenShinobi]

DN Angel, Wolf's Rain, all Zelda manga, Bleach, Ouran High School Host Club, Flame of Recca... I can go on for hours. But these are the best ones yet.

[ifm2181]

The only manga I've actually read were Death Note 1-3. I know all anime starts as manga, but... I dunno, reading...

[Goddess Din]

I really want to read Immortal Rain after reading a few reviews, but it's not finished yet (in scanlations and it's not licensed in Mexico.) Does anyone know if the series is finished in Japan?


I am in my third re-read of Hot Blooded Woman: my favorite Korean manwha. It's so funny and great. I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys a hilarious, romantic-packed story.

[ElvenShinobi]

I really want to read Immortal Rain after reading a few reviews, but it's not finished yet (in scanlations and it's not licensed in Mexico.) Does anyone know if the series is finished in Japan?
I don't think so. But, that's just me.

What I'm concerned about is the Legend of Zelda: Hero of Time movie. Are they going to finish it or not dang it?! XD

[ifm2181]

I'm pretty sure that was an april fool's joke. :P

[ElvenShinobi]

I'm pretty sure that was an april fool's joke. :P
really? than this is all lies?

http://www.legendofzeldaseries.com/main.php?page=fanmovie.html

To think people would go that far for an april fool's joke. XD

[MaLink]

I really want to read Immortal Rain after reading a few reviews, but it's not finished yet (in scanlations and it's not licensed in Mexico.) Does anyone know if the series is finished in Japan?


I am in my third re-read of Hot Blooded Woman: my favorite Korean manwha. It's so funny and great. I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys a hilarious, romantic-packed story.

If you like Korean romantic comedies, I recommend watching "Full House" <-- yes, it's called that and no it's not the American version. It's an entirely different story actually. :eee:

[Goddess Din]

If you like Korean romantic comedies, I recommend watching "Full House" <-- yes, it's called that and no it's not the American version. It's an entirely different story actually. :eee:

Well, damn you to hell. I watched the first two episodes and now I am hooked. :looove: It's just so... great. And the heroine rocks.


Do you know of any other korean drama I might like? I feel like I am going to finish this one way too soon.

[ZC]

i know this is going to get eyerolls for many reasons, but guys, read make 5 wishes. i know it's american drawn and is endorsed by avril lavigne, but it's good anyways. you could pretty much replace avril with the hobo from down the street and the story would still a) be basically the same and b) still be good.

also, read pokemon adventures. it's basically my life.



and read life in hell by matt groening, even though that isn't really a graphic novel, but a comic strip. still worth reading, i love his pre simpsons stuff.

[Cordelia]

Bizenghast (OMG OEL?) it's pretty cool, it's gothic lolita/horror/comedy.
Theres Some Kinda of Pointy Monsters.

[Mike the Ike]

This isn't a recommendation, but I'd like to state, that.

One the 18th of June, 2008,(Today) The final Chapter of InuYasha will go on sale.
Thank God, now they can get back to making more episodes, for everyone to ***** about.

Recommendations? I recommend, Ni Ni Ga Shinobuden. It's hilarious.

[rupertbear]

My favorite manga is naruto. Especially the shippuden chapters, the clash of all strong characters such as the akatsuki pain, hitachi to naruto and zasuke. Its great reading it, you'll just end up craving for more. Waiting for the updated issues. Naruto forever.



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[ifm2181]

My favorite manga is naruto. Especially the shippuden chapters, the clash of all strong characters such as the akatsuki pain, hitachi to naruto and zasuke. Its great reading it, you'll just end up craving for more. Waiting for the updated issues. Naruto forever.

BELIEVE IT

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v63/ifm2181/1235547160074.jpg

[MaLink]

Man, I've been keeping a list of the mangas I've tried because if I don't, I forget to check back on updates later and never finish if they weren't already completed.

My most recent recommendation is the Dogs series, by Miwa Shirow. The art is distinct, expressive, and some of the more disturbing or tragic moments are unforgettable because of the drawing. The story is also pretty addictive, following the different lives of four broken people, that sometimes interact with each other.

I'll come back later to post a few screenshots.

[Kaden]

I'm taking a Manga Mania class while I'm here in Japan, and for it, I'm writing an essay about CLAMP... :D So, I've been trying to read through more of their works. Since I got here, I've finished Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle, xxxHolic (as much as is out right now, anyway), and Wish. I'm currently reading RG Veda. ^_^ Oh, and I've read Cardcaptor Sakura already as well.

What CLAMP series would you all recommend for me to read after I finish RG Veda? :ooo:

[ifm2181]

Of all the stuff I know, I still don't know what clamp is, aside from the tool that binds objects together.
I figure it's something I should know since I'm still convinced manga is my destination.

[Kaden]

Of all the stuff I know, I still don't know what clamp is, aside from the tool that binds objects together.
I figure it's something I should know since I'm still convinced manga is my destination.

You... you must be joking... :shift:

CLAMP (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CLAMP) created such works as Cardcaptor Sakura... surely you've heard of it or at least seen pictures of it:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a375/Kaden16/cc_sakura.jpg

CLAMP is a group of four women who started out as doujinshi artists before they moved on to the big time... They're incredibly famous for bringing shojo manga to new heights.

Oh, and I forgot to mention in my previous post that I've also read X/1999, so that one doesn't have to be suggested, either. :looove:

EDIT: Whoops, I forgot to include Chobits in there, too... I always forget that's by CLAMP.

[MaLink]

Seems like you've already covered all things Clamp. lol

Err, is Angel Sanctuary a work of CLAMP? I can't remember. Anyway.

I remember Wish pretty vividly, though it was short.

[MaLink]

Man, I've been keeping a list of the mangas I've tried because if I don't, I forget to check back on updates later and never finish if they weren't already completed.

My most recent recommendation is the Dogs series, by Miwa Shirow. The art is distinct, expressive, and some of the more disturbing or tragic moments are unforgettable because of the drawing. The story is also pretty addictive, following the different lives of four broken people, that sometimes interact with each other.

I'll come back later to post a few screenshots.

http://www.manga.hu/kepek/dogs.jpg

http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/102/l_762942a2d4d44ff9a23b7fb5cb814af0.png

There's more, but they appear to be from the anime that I didn't know about. Interesting. D:

[Kaden]

Seems like you've already covered all things Clamp. lol

Err, is Angel Sanctuary a work of CLAMP? I can't remember. Anyway.

I remember Wish pretty vividly, though it was short.

Sorry, Angel Sanctuary is by someone else... ^_^; They did one called "Angelic Layer", though.

[MaLink]

Ehh, I really didn't like Angelic Layer.

[ifm2181]

You... you must be joking... :shift:

CLAMP (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CLAMP) created such works as Cardcaptor Sakura... surely you've heard of it or at least seen pictures of it:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a375/Kaden16/cc_sakura.jpg

CLAMP is a group of four women who started out as doujinshi artists before they moved on to the big time... They're incredibly famous for bringing shojo manga to new heights.

Oh, and I forgot to mention in my previous post that I've also read X/1999, so that one doesn't have to be suggested, either. :looove:

EDIT: Whoops, I forgot to include Chobits in there, too... I always forget that's by CLAMP.

I know about CCS and that they've done other things, but I wasn't sure if it was an actual company, or just a statement about a group or whatever.:shift:
CCS used to be on TV here years ago, I miss it.

[MaLink]

I think it's funny that the American version completely took out Syaoran's possibly gay fascination with what'shisface.

[Kaden]

I think it's funny that the American version completely took out Syaoran's possibly gay fascination with what'shisface.

^_^; Yukito? Yeah... they also took out Toya and Yukito's hinted-at gay relationship as well. Not to mention renaming almost all the characters to give them really stupid names... I mean, Tomoyo to Madison? Yukito to Julian? What the crap? :constipated:

Curse you, America. <_<

[ifm2181]

Let's not forget about Sakura, too. Kinomoto, presto-chango, Avalon! But her first name stays normal, since it's titular.

[MaLink]

Oh yeah, Yukito, that was it. Thanks. xD

I can't remember if the older brother ever found out about her magic powers.

[Kaden]

So, I finished reading "RG Veda" last night... It was very good, but got rather depressing at the end, though it did ultimately have a happy ending... :shift:; I think I need to read something happy, now...

[MaLink]

Want a recommendation? I have a running list of manga I've read and I usually make a note on how much I like them or not.

[Kaden]

Well, I have to stick to reading CLAMP stuff for right now because of my project, so I've started reading "Clamp School Detectives" as something more light-hearted after "RG Veda". :D But thanks anyway!

[ifm2181]

reading CLAMP stuff for right now because of my project

wat

[Kaden]

wat

I'm writing a paper about CLAMP for my Manga Mania class... :shift: I said this already, like, 15 posts ago.

I'm looking at how Buddhism plays a role in the themes the CLAMP uses in their works- specifically, the idea of karma. :ooo:

[ifm2181]

my Manga Mania class...

Is this seriously what you're taking out there? :o

[~[Deku]~]

Jojo's Bizzare Adventure.

[MaLink]

Kuroshitsuji, aka The Black Butler. It's pretty interesting and has a surprisingly darker story than I expected. I'm excited to see where it goes.

[ifm2181]

Jo-

WRYYYYYYYYYYY
Kuroshitsuji, aka The Black Butler. It's pretty interesting and has a surprisingly darker story than I expected. I'm excited to see where it goes.

I think it's on my list of stuff to check out. After Moetan, it's been there for a while.

[~[Deku]~]

WRYYYYYYYYYYY
:eee:

[MaLink]

Moetan? D: Err?

[ifm2181]

Moetan? D: Err?

http://www.basugasubakuhatsu.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/moetan.jpg

[Kaden]

Is this seriously what you're taking out there? :o

Yes. :eee:

[ifm2181]

I'm jealous. Very. =[

[MaLink]

I need to take a break from shoujos, my expectations on guys and how relationships happen is getting skewed horribly again.

[ifm2181]

It's no better with shounen or moe. Mecha, everyone dies.

[MaLink]

Blegh.

Also I just found out that one of my favorite shoujo authors is a creepy-looking fat dude with a comb over and a featherstache. D:

[ifm2181]

Blegh.

Also I just found out that one of my favorite shoujo authors is a creepy-looking fat dude with a comb over and a featherstache. D:

haha

hahahahahaha






hahahahahahahahahah

that's okay, some of my favorite series are made by wackos too.

[prooker]

I'm a big comic book lover and I'm finding tons of amazing books every day but I feel like I'm only reading the Western books and totally leaving out Manga (excluding Scott Pilgrim and other Japanese influenced books which are still notably Western)

Can you recommend me some good ones? Not Death Note because I have read some of it and while extremely entertaining am looking for something better.

I've heard a lot about Lone Wolf and club but I haven't gotten around to picking it up



And argh no Naruto

[ifm2181]

I can't recommend anything you will like besides maybe LW&C and Berserk. I don't really know what you're looking for.

[prooker]

I'll give anything a chance

ANYTHING

[ifm2181]

Boku no Pico

[Muffin Mage]

Lone Wolf and club

Hey, what do you know? You answered your own question! :D

[Gl_Link]

I'll give anything a chance

ANYTHING

Guyver;Bio-Boosted Armor
Think Iron-man if the armor were organic.

[Priestess of Farore]

I know the whole vampire genre is pretty played out, especially in manga, but goddamn if Hellsing isn't the most ridiculously bloody and awesome thing I've ever read. (It's also the only manga I've read all the way through, but there you are.)

I mean, it's got vampires, yes, but it's also got Nazi vampires. And I think a werewolf and maybe some other weird shit. And batshit crazy Catholic priests. And really well-mannered English people ****ing shit up. And a lot of references to Her Majesty the Queen and so on.


It's not like literary genius or anything, but it's pretty goddamn entertaining. And who could think implausibly arterial fountains of blood could look so artistic!

[MaLink]

There's a whole thread of manga recommendations, prooker. xD Also I eat manga for breakfast and have a 26 page (literally) expanding list of mangas I've read. What qualifications are you looking for besides "not death note" and "good ones"? Because if I need to start popycasting I will.

Edit: I've got a couple minutes to kill before I have to start driving off into the sunset, so here's a couple. My way of keeping track is to have a small blurb next to the manga name so I remember what I read. I get most of what I read from onemanga.com, 1000manga.com, and stoptazmo.com.

Also, I hope you know the definition of shounen, shoujo, and one-shot. And I'm assuming you don't care if they're finished or not. Time to sift through the "A"s! (I won't be pasting the ones I've read that I disliked, or the really girly ones... unless you like romances).

666 Satan -- I highly recommend it because the story is pretty amazing. The art is pretty good if I remember right. Finished. Shounen.

Aishiteruze Baby -- Boy has to take care of young niece, becomes a father figure. Finished. Shou...jo?

Akazukin Eliza -- One shot, retelling of Red Riding Hood. Very pronnish. (firecheetah approved)

Akuma Bengoshi Kukabara – one-shot about a devil that advocates for sinners before they go to hell. Cool. There's a sequel called Defense Devil that is ongoing at the moment. Shounen.

Akuma to Love Song – About a really straightforward, harsh girl that has the impression of being devil-like. I actually like this one a lot, it’s a good, fresh story. Ongoing. Shoujo.

Alive: The Final Evolution -- Strange alien virus affects the human population, creating suicides, power users, and chaos.

Allumage -- a woman aspiring to be a hollywood actress finds herself in a life or death situation trying to save some kids. One-shot.

Anatolia Story (Red River) – a girl is sucked back in time to the Bronze Age and lands among the Hittites, the Babylonians, the Egyptians. She falls in love with a Hittite prince and inadvertently becomes a symbol of the goddess of war, all the while the Hittite queen tries to kill her. Pretty good, though the art threw me off for a while. Shoujo/Shounen


Angelic Layer -- battle dolls. Pretty cute. Short. Finished.

Angel Shop -- Girl makes a robot that looks like her crush. He secretly switches places with it. Cute. Finished.

Anonymous -- nameless assassination organization of kids. Very good.

Ao no Exorcist – About a boy and his twin, and one is the son of Satan, trying to become an exorcist to defeat Satan to revenge his foster father’s death, a priest. Funny, I like the art and style of story telling.

Apple -- oneshot about a guy given powers to save the world and the friend he makes in the process. Awesome. Finished.

Ashita no Ousama -- korean manga. girl becomes a playwright in tokyo, falls in love with a famous actor, etc. etc. Good stuff. Finished.

Asklepios -- about a doctor and his assistant in an era controlled by the church, labelling them heretics. Pretty interesting for what's there.

As the Death God Dictates -- short story about a girl that finds out she'll die in one month. Finished.


I have much more to throw out there. Onemanga and 1000manga also have a randomizer link if you want them to throw a random title at you whenever you click it.

[~[Deku]~]

Jojo's Bizzare Adventure.

[ifm2181]

Jojo's Bizzare Adventure.

**** yeah jojo

[Tom]

Why has Lone Wolf and Cub only been mentioned twice so far

[ifm2181]

Why has Lone Wolf and Cub only been mentioned twice so far

why has boku no pico been mentioned only once