Double Arts by Komi Naoshi

[Koen]

so the falzen is getting attacked by zezu? He really wants to avoid other forces joining kiri. Wonder how strong these sisters are

[Neji2112]

so the falzen is getting attacked by zezu? He really wants to avoid other forces joining kiri. Wonder how strong these sisters are

yeah pretty much. Zezu trying to take care of them. they're supposed to be the best of the best, but we'll have to wait and see...

Sui's finaly back and it looks like she's either been crying the whole time or not sleeping since her fight with Fallan. it's kinda sad though... i hope she gets over it soon...

[Shindou]

OMG! Their armors are totally awesome! And these capes... :wtf

[Dorothy]

Thank you very much for spoilers pics! :amuse
I hope that by now the story will become more interesting! :)

[predsfan]

Sui returns, Zezu returns, and the appearance of possibly Falzen! This looks to be a very good chapter!

[shrimpy]

I see it's officially "Troy" now, too.

Hoooooooly crap.
Do you know I didn't even notice that last ch?! roflamo

Well my many thanks for changing the spelling.
Ooh, here's a suggestion, why not WRITE THEIR NAMES IN ROMAN LETTERS?!

/*bit frustrated right now toward author

[No_Comxxx]

Great chapter!!
But The falzen's help will be nothing if they defeated by zezu.

[pirate-hitman:L]

Oh, crap. I hope Kiri and Elle can survive with Farran's help.

[LegACy]

So Falzen are eliminated by Zezu? I wonder what Zezu is actually planning... I mean, unless he got some plans, why would he destroy Falzen??

[Koen]

raw came out, so no spoilers anymore but I really hope there's going to be some new moving because this is really starting to get boting imo. Move on, k the part with the falzen looks great (but then again, it doesn't show us a lot) and yes a trans/scan can change my mind (but my intuition gives me yet again a negative feeling).

I really hope they are going to move forward because atm I don't like they are getting sticked at the same place (the city) without getting near to their objective: the church. Then again I must admit: I wonder what farran is saying at the last page, seems something about a new location - so my hopes are high :D

[RyuSensei]

Scanlation available, check it out!

[Succubus]

Zezu's face cracks me up!! xD.. I love his expression face

[No_Comxxx]

well,Im curious bout the persons wearing a cape standing next to zezu...I wonder him/her is the right hand man of zezu(or just his secretary).

[RyuSensei]

or maybe the other person who has the Flare power.

[Pirulito]

A great chapter.

The ways the characters remain perfect.
All previous chapter have given a concrete form of thinking for the couple protagonist. Now, things will move.
I'm glad that my feeling (and others also had this feeling) about what could happen with Sui after losing to Farran was wrong. She continues sensational (Go away shoujo with shonen arts, hehe ^^). As Double Arts is the first series of Naoshi, it's difficult to discern the intentions of some attitudes. But I think now Sui, Elle and Kiri are already taking a solid form. Farran is still a mystery "cliché".

By the way, the news about Double Arts and Akamaru Jumps made me smile. I bet it'll be funny.

[Muddy]

Amazing chapter; couldn't be farther from "boring." Really awesome and surprising developments. Also, given Naoshi's refusal to adhere to cliches, I can't wait to see how this "training" will turn out.

The only bad part in all this is how low Double Arts is in the ToC for the next issue... how the hell did it drop to second-from-last?

[Franckie]

Reading some of these comments makes me somewhat upset. Reading the manga week by week - though that's the way it has to be - apparently makes people demand a hell of a lot in every single one, with who-knows-how-high expectations.

I've just finished catching up to this one (read 7-17 for the first time yesterday and today) and I am astounded at how unbelievably well-paced this manga is. It's really incredible, and one of the first times I've seen it done so well in a shounen manga (DGM had a similar feel going in the beginning but then the plot went bonkers; in a good way, mind, but it dropped the kind of steady-push plot we have here).

Between character introductions and development, characters coming in and out of the story (I love that Sui only drops by here and there), new villains appearing and old ones plotting stuff, this is simply really, really well-done. There's never too much action/ominous stuff without a break, and the peaceful times never stay completely stress-free themselves. There's this really excellent balance here.

I'm very surprised to read comments that complain about Double Arts getting "slow" or "boring." The only way I can make sense of them is to ascribe them to people's apparently laughably short attention spans, but that seems cruel so I'll blame it on people hating to wait a week between chapters :P

Anyway, I think Double Arts is fantastic. It got a bit over the top with all the dramatic screaming in the battle with Zezu but totally redeemed itself with the second action scene, all beautifully woven into a single amazing chapter. I really liked this story with Hine, too - I didn't find her annoying at all, but funny and charming. Sure, she was too "Mary Sue" to put into the storyline permanently but, again, I'm rather surprised people suspected that Komi Naoshi was actually planning to attach her to Kiri's other hand.

In any case, this is the most promising new manga I've read since DGM (out of those I've followed from the very beginning, that is) - and that one was a whiiiiile ago.

I have to agree with this assertion. In my own experience, many series (i.e. One Piece) get off to a slow start before the ball gets rolling. After rereading the first eighteen chapters, I find the opening arc to be very informative and hopeful that the mangaka will adhere to it. This is what we've seen thus far:

- What is Troi? What is Flare? What is the connection between the two?
- Who are the Gazelles? We have 10 unknown members, unknown plans, & unknown connection to Troi
- Who is the other person who is like Kiri?
- What's the deal with Fallan?
- What's the deal with skipping Kiri's race?

I'm sure I'm missing a few things, but these past eighteen chapters have been very productive. I'm sure people have been griping about the matter with Sister Hine, but I find it unlikely that the mangaka won't expand upon what is beginning to happen to Elle considering her rather "unique" position.

Thus far, I enjoy how this series has been handled (even for the Zezu incident). Furthermore, I like how Kiri/Elle, Sui, and Zezu fight, which will probably be expanded upon to make the fights even more enjoyable. I do believe this series holds potential. What matters above all else is how Double Arts will be handled, which is going to be a grueling task since only 1 chapter is released per week.


Amazing chapter; couldn't be farther from "boring." Really awesome and surprising developments. Also, given Naoshi's refusal to adhere to cliches, I can't wait to see how this "training" will turn out.

Agreed.


The only bad part in all this is how low Double Arts is in the ToC for the next issue... how the hell did it drop to second-from-last?

Doesn't matter. SJ has a tendency of canceling series if popularity remains relatively low for about two years (i.e. Mx0, Busou Renkin). If memory serves me right, DA has had a few chapters which were rated quite well, and there's still the issue of how Volume 1 will sale. I'd only be worried if DA continues this cycle for a while, but I doubt it'll happen. Things such as DA having 1 chapter be 45 pages in addition to several colored pages indicates this series has garnered attention, in Japan at least.

Thus far, the mangaka gives the impression of being competent, so I'm not worried about DA's future for the time being.


well,Im curious bout the persons wearing a cape standing next to zezu...I wonder him/her is the right hand man of zezu(or just his secretary).

I'd imagine they're members who are like Zezu, one of the 11 promiment members of the Gazelles.

[segua]

I'm still confused when Zezu was touched by Kiri and Zezu turned black or something. It seems as if Zezu or the Gazelle members are the source of Troi. Troi seems to almost be like an anti-Flare.

Heck, I could've misunderstood what was happening in that scene but it seems that Zezu seems to know what Flare is by his facial expression.

[Koen]

Well read the scans and I must say it gets back better than previous chapters. It's cool to see how zezu didn't care about farran being with the kids, he enjoyed it so I do expect very strong and dangerous gazelle. I wonder how farran will react to kiri saying that joining them isn't necessary but training them is enough. Well he certainly remind the words of the futureteller and might he be the person to do the things opposed as what other think and believe :D

[EL_manana]

Ok, now I am reading Double Arts too ^^
The art is gorgeous! And the story doesn't seem to be too cliche. The disease and sisters and that "hold hands or you die" thing are all original and interesting. Though I don't like the boy very much. He is a good person for sure but he decided to help El too quickly, it looked as if such an easy decision for him, as if he was almost ready for all this. Not that I was expecting him to abandon her, but...oh, it's hard to express in words. It just seemed too rushed. El is a good character. I usually don't like girls like her but recently her decisions and actions made me respect her a lot. I totally love both Sui and Farran (and them togeather^^). Sui is such a bright and cool character. I don't remember being so much impressed with a fighting style for a long long time. And her love for cherries is so cute. I so much hope Farran goes with them after he trains El and Kiri. Recent chapters about sister Heine were brilliant!!!!! They almost brought me to tears. The art was super! And the very last chapter was good, but I think I would rather prefer Kiri and El figure out their fighting style on their own. It was cool too see them plan their combo right on the battlefield. Oh, and just now I've understood what I like so much in this manga- it is when El is commenting the story like from the distant future. And it always seems so sad- almost like implying that something bad will happen. With Kiri maybe...

[Muddy]

Doesn't matter. SJ has a tendency of canceling series if popularity remains relatively low for about two years (i.e. Mx0, Busou Renkin). If memory serves me right, DA has had a few chapters which were rated quite well, and there's still the issue of how Volume 1 will sale. I'd only be worried if DA continues this cycle for a while, but I doubt it'll happen. Things such as DA having 1 chapter be 45 pages in addition to several colored pages indicates this series has garnered attention, in Japan at least.

Thus far, the mangaka gives the impression of being competent, so I'm not worried about DA's future for the time being.

Actually, cancellations happen much sooner and much more often than that. It takes about eight to ten weeks of a series constantly being at or near the bottom to be offed; series like Mx0 and Busou Renkin got to hang out in the middle for a long time while less popular series took their turns at the chopping block, but finally they ran out of luck too (Mr. Fullswing managed like this for YEARS).

In addition, the color pages, covers, and extra-long chapters are all efforts on the parts of the Jump editors to *make* the series popular; the recent results reflect reader input much more so (which is why the lower placing worries me). There's been a push on Jump's part to create the next hits (Mago, DA, Toriko) and while Mago's seems to have worked, and the series is near the top, DA has dropped. Toriko hasn't been set free to the masses yet.

All that said, it's definitely too early to worry, even if it is a little disconcerting. There should be at least another two months before the next round of cancellations, which gives the series a lot of time to clamber up.

And finally, I'm glad we share our evaluation of the manga's quality :)

[kaloo]

Especially with relatively new series. I hope DA doesn't flop. *hugs Double Arts* Well it probably has at least until the first volume hits the shelves. If that doesn't sell though...

[shrimpy]

I don't know if this is correct to say but DA seems to be too "good natured" for its own good. It's nice having these sentimental stories, but if it doesn't pick up the pace, quite honestly i think it will suffer tremendously. Elle's a goodie two shoes, Kiri's got a sense of justice and quick wit but he's quite weak. In fact, elle seems more like luggage right now--she had better get something to increase her value, and fast. And no, not a boob job.

Naruto got it right--hit action first, then tap into sentimental sob stories. (ninjas are always a plus)

[Neji2112]

i follow this series as much as i do Naruto and FMA, and to some extent, even more so.. i really hope it doesnt get knocked off. i try to keep the english DA wiki page up to date as often as possible. not to mention keeping up with the posts here and on OM. buti'm glad to see that it'd be a few months b4 anything happens.

but i think most of it was because of Hine being, well...annoying (not my opinion though), and possibly because Sui's being gone for like 3-4 chapters. but that's just a guess... and there hasnt been a major fight since chapter 13

it's such a different series from all the others out there, it doesnt adhear to all the normal cliches of an "adventure" manga, just look at Fallan... a kids meal, with the flag! being forced to hold hands or one will die, a crazy twig that eacts cherries and kicks but, badguys who die in one hit. and that's just a few things that make it unique. and the cliche of Kiri's "chosen one" position, he's got his artistic quirks, ect. ect.

the art is amazing IMO, it's simple yet elegent, and can be quite amuzing (Sui) lol

and of course with Andie showing up soon, Sui finaly back, and training about to begin hopefully the rankings will begin picking back up soon!

[Muddy]

I think Shrimpy's exactly right. Double Arts is, in a way, too good for Shounen Jump. Most readers, hungry only for action or whatever, can't appreciate its fantastic pace and characters and storytelling. And as Neji2112 said above, it breaks too many of the conventions to be a hit (even though precisely all these departures from the norm are what make it so amazing and unique to me). It's like the regular Jump reader is too immature or impatient or blind (or all three) to get it.

I felt something like this with Muddy, which had a very quirky, peaceful pace, and a very unique but hilarious sense of humor, and which flopped immediately. With Arts, though, I feel this ten times as strongly. This series is a real gem and I'll lose a lot of my faith in Jump if it ends anytime soon. It's frustrating.

I also don't know if this is really any indication of how tankoubon sales will go, but Arts volume 1 currently has a 2-star (out of 5) rating on www.amazon.co.jp, based on four reviews...

[Dofla]

Double Arts #1:

http://books.shueisha.co.jp/search/book_image/978-4-08-874559-6.jpg

[Maxy Barnard]

if that isn't my favourite volume cover i've ever seen may someone strike me down!
what's more, don't hold too much faith in reviewless ratings, or just the rating in general. Psyren and Sket dance have high star volumes, and i'm pretty sure they haven't sold too well. or at least hit the shonen top 10. so we still have a blind stab for Naoshi

[EL_manana]

And where can I see the official ratings? Can someone please give me a link. ^^

[Succubus]

And where can I see the official ratings? Can someone please give me a link. ^^

^amazon.co.jp, but it's not official >.>


if that isn't my favourite volume cover i've ever seen may someone strike me down!
what's more, don't hold too much faith in reviewless ratings, or just the rating in general. Psyren and Sket dance have high star volumes, and i'm pretty sure they haven't sold too well. or at least hit the shonen top 10. so we still have a blind stab for Naoshi

that is true

review = our opinion

you would be looking at Amazon.co.jp Sales Rank in コミック・アニメ・BL section >_>


Amazon.co.jp Sales Rank (Comics & Anime)

#14 - To Love Ru v10
#17 - Naruto v43
#58 - Mx0 v10
#64 - ES21 v31
#149 - Nurarihyon v1
#239 - Double Arts v1
#889 - Yusha v5
#2790 - Bari Haken v1

[Crude]

That is one beautiful cover! The colours, the pose, everything looks great!

[Succubus]

Mei from 2ch

-Spoiler Script-

第19話 "レッスン1"

キリの頼みを引き受けたファラン

そして修業が始まります
ファランがしゃべりますが、要約すると「全て俺に任せろ」

そしてファランはキリエルに問います

ファラン「今　お前達が強くなろうとするにあたって、最も必要とされているものは何だと思う？」
エル「え・・・と・・・パワーとか戦闘知識？」
キリ「経験？」
ファラン「良い読みだ だが違う それらも大切だが最も必要なのは お前らの一体感 完璧なコンビネーションだ！！」

という事で、それを効率的に身に付けられる訓練をやるようです

エルー「何をするんですか？」
ファラン「それは・・・　ダ　ン　ス　だ　！　」

ダンス始まりました
スイは大爆笑
キリ達は踊りつつも突っ込みますが、ファランは超本気です

そしてファランはなぜか自分の話を始めます

ファラン「オレはある国の遊撃部隊にいたんだ
　　　　　だがそこを抜けてからは　世界中を巡りあらゆる武術を身につける旅をしていた
　　　　　・・・それこそ 新手の武道から古武術まであらゆるものを
　　　　　そうするうち・・・　いつしか押しえる程にもなった
　　　　　これでも 他人に戦う術を教えてきた経験は多いつもりだ
　　　　　まあ・・・　信じる信じないはお前次第だが」

そして、お前らには才能がある　今は信じてレッスンを続けろ　と続けます

ファラン（二人には確かに素質がある・・・そこはいい）

　　　恐るべきは
　　　こいつの
　　
　　　フレアという
　　　力・・・！！

　　　手を繋ぐ程に
　　　力を倍化
　　　させてゆく能力だと？

　　　そんな事を
　　　ノーリスクで・・・
　　
　　　無尽蔵に・・・？

　　　有り得ない・・・！！

　　　それはさながら
　　　"永久機関"にも似た・・・

　　　万物の法則に
　　　反する
　　　存在してはならん
　　　力だ・・・！！

手を繋ぐだけという・・・
　　　タダ同然の対価で
　　　無限にエネルギーを
　　　抽出できる

　　　無から有を
　　　生み出すがごとくに・・・

　　　これは人間の領分を
　　　超えている

　　　この力がもし

　　　想像豊かな
　　　クズ共の手に
　　　渡ったら

　　　世界は・・・

　　　キリ・・・

　　　お前はどういう
　　　運命を背負って
　　　生まれてきたんだ・・・

ファラン「・・・お前らに話がある　このレッスンの最終目標というのはな
　　　　　一つの・・・お前達だけの"武術"を作り上げる事にある」
キリ「オレ達だけの・・・？」
ファラン「そうだ・・・なぜなら　この世にお前達のように　手を繋いだまま戦う武術など無いからな
　　　　　ならば一から作り上げるのみ」
エル「・・・私達が　作る・・・！」
キリ「オレ達だけの"武術"・・・　か・・・」

　　　それが出来るまでは
　　　面倒をみてやる・・・

ファラン「・・・名前が要るな　とりあえず　今はこう呼ぶとしよう
　　　　 双 戦 舞 ( ダ ブ ル ア ー ツ )」

煽り「その名は、二人だけのもの！！」


第19話・・・/おわり

愛用の眼鏡を失くした！失く
なるはずがないのに。オレが
悪かったから出てきて<直志>


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[Muddy]

Oooh, now the title comes into play. Interesting.

[Neji2112]

alright! spoilers!
simple pg. 1 translation Fallan: "Dance!" Kiri & Elle: "Eh?" Sui: HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
their fighting style is based off dancing! and if i'm reading it correctly, the style is called "Double Arts" ...duh.. lol but i guess whatever works!

Dancing will more than likely just be the basics of their fighting style and then they'll build upon that.

[Shrimp]

Perhaps the dance is just the basis for their training, to make them synchronize with each other ; like in Evangelion : they trained their synchronization by playing Twister... but of course they never played it during the actual fight ! :amuse It may be the same here, and they'll eventually really learn fighting techniques...

And... was Sui laughing on that pic ? :blink

[LegACy]

Hey, that's a pretty cool cover!! Anyone have a bigger version?

Is that "Double Arts", Farran said to them in the third pic?

So it's a training arc... I wonder if we're gonna see the actual training, or is there gonna be a skip and we're gonna get fast-forwarded to a coming crisis and we'll see the result of the training...

[segua]

Dancing makes perfect sense. In dancing, especially two people, there must be coordination and choreography. You also got to learn how to lead, follow, react, adapt and respond accordingly to the situation. Which they will get from learning how to "dance." So if it really is dancing, they could fully utilize flare to their best abilities.

[EL_manana]

I want a little time skip. So that we can see the awesomeness of the final training product right on the battlefield. I hate detailed training arks.

And thanX a lot, Guts!

[Pirulito]

a timeskip to preserve the flow of the action will be good

[Neji2112]

however, if we do get a time-skip, it will probably be sometime shortly after Andie arives with the group, or after they go to find out what happened with the rest of Falzen.
I hate detailed training arks. hehe like Naruto..lol

[predsfan]

lol, Sui makes the best faces! This chapter is looking good, and it appears the page where it says Double Arts is possibly the last page of the chapter. Not that it really matters, b/c any chapter w/Sui is win!

[kaloo]

Dance Battle! Too bad the villians aren't dancing too. This could get some very goofy fights. I like the cover too.

[Dorothy]

Thanks for the spoilers, new chapter seems interesting! :amuse

[Maxy Barnard]

Okay, so it doesn't seem double arts will sell that well........ but there's still time for it to improve, same with Bari Haken

[segua]

I can't see how DA won't sell well. It's a very interesting plot in terms of originality and creativity. The only thing that could go wrong is if the author screws up the story.

[Neji2112]

very true, but people still need to be aware that it Wont hit stores till August 4th and most people either pre-ordered it or will buy it from a store, but i guess we'll find out in under a week how sales are going for it over there

[Sherlock Holmes]

If anything, the baseketball manga will be cancelled before DA. So DA still has time to improve.

[Maxy Barnard]

Well I wouldn't write anything off yet. with new series just coming in we pretty much have 8+ weeks to relax and just enjoy what comes in till cancellations start coming in again.

[shrimpy]

Dance style fighting? That exists, sirs. It's called capoeira.

[segua]

Capoeira? You can't do that while holding hands and it's uses up too much energy. Now I could see Sui utilizing it.

[Maxy Barnard]

I think the dances here are more likely the less martial arts based ones like the tango and............ i don't know dances.

[Pirulito]

you know, masters in martial arts say fight and dance have the same origins...
if you see the exhibits of martial artist, you will realize that they always follow some rhythms.

I've liked much what Naoshi has just made.

[segua]

you know, masters in martial arts say fight and dance have the same origins...
if you see the exhibits of martial artist, you will realize that they always follow some rhythms.

I've liked much what Naoshi has just made.


I realized that too though I'm not a master. I think it's all about being able to read rhythms, create rhythms and destroy rhythms.

[haya5h1]

For once, I wouldn't mind seeing a long training arc. Because from what we've seen of Elle and Kiri's fighting, it's clearly going to be unlike any fight style ever seen in a manga. I think it will be REALLY interesting to watch it unfold... and Komi-sensei's done a good job with the pacing so far.

[alexlw92]

prediction:fighting style will be based on each throwing the other person around to dodge and attack
reasoning: 2 people fighting, and both have increased strength and speed, plus they cant let go for too long.

[Neji2112]

the raws are out! and sui looks like she's back to her old self... well mostly..lol but it looks like there is supposed to be some rhythem involved (Fallan is seen clapping) kiri and elle look like they hate it... lol cant wait for the translation!

[Muddy]

Scanlation's out too.

Another great chapter, of course. Sui is hilarious, as always. And Fallan remains somewhat dorkily cool. Moreover, I like his foreboding comments about Flare; kinda reminds me of FMA, what with the "Kiri can't possibly be making something out of nothing" idea. The plot thickens :P

[predsfan]

Moreover, I like his foreboding comments about Flare; kinda reminds me of FMA, what with the "Kiri can't possibly be making something out of nothing" idea. The plot thickens :P

Yeah, I know what you mean. Actually, there have been a lot of foreboding comments in Elle's narration as well about Kiri and his power. I am really interested to see how things will turn out. Especially her comment in chapter one about Kiri being immune to Troy, or at least he was. As seen here: http://img39.onemanga.com/mangas/00000549/000027744/21.jpg. That is one of the quotes that has intrigued me the most.

As for this chapter, I liked it. Sui was great as usual (especially her sneezing on Fallan and running away. I lmao at that). I can't wait to see them using what they learned in actual fight. And also, from Fallan's comments it seems like he will be staying w/them for a while.

[Muddy]

I can definitely picture Fallan as more of a long-term companion, but then again this is Naoshi, so you never know. Even if not, he's the type of character to come 'round every once in a while - it's his whole destiny that's intertwined with Kiri's now, after all.

And as for that quote - that's very intriguing indeed. Though the sentence is potentially vague, and could be meant to mean he was like any other boy (as opposed to, was immune to Troi) but we'd need someone who can read the original Japanese to confirm that. It does sound more like your interpretation, though.

[shrimpy]

Yeah, I know what you mean. Actually, there have been a lot of foreboding comments in Elle's narration as well about Kiri and his power. I am really interested to see how things will turn out. Especially her comment in chapter one about Kiri being immune to Troy, or at least he was. As seen here: http://img39.onemanga.com/mangas/00000549/000027744/21.jpg. That is one of the quotes that has intrigued me the most.

Seeing as that's my translation used, I'll handle this one:

I actually went back and grabbed the raw, and judging strictly by grammatical composition, the "was" applies to the subject "completely ordinary boy". the entire thing that comes before it was nothing but a modifier, namely explaining that he was immune to troy.

As my english teacher loved to say, "I saw an elephant walking down the street in pajamas". Who had pajamas? me or the elephant?

[Meromorphe]

I can't wait for the fighting tournament where the competitors will be duo.

Joke aside, I am surprised that the story turns out to be the ordinary shonen with the chapters with talk where things are explained and chapters with fights.

It does not mean I won't be delighted, but I was hoping for a more original story.

[Quetz]

Another good chapter, despite the lack of anything really happening. I can't decide if I would rather have the training chapters all at once, or scattered between some new fights..

[Neji2112]

i think my comp has had it out for me this chapter.... everytime i tried to view it or download it, something would screw up. but finaly i was able to read it... it was a great chapter. but it seems the dancing is just the preliminary to their actual training. but it makes sence, because dancing is good for that kind of thing and allows for more of a fluid motion. but i'm guessing the dancing stile is probably a European style of dancing possibly ballroom, or something similar to it. but i guess we'll have to see what happens next chapter. though hopefully Andie will arive soon seeing as how they were supposed to arive "tomorrow."

[LegACy]

Sui is really great, her spitting on farran has made my day ^^

Anyway, we really need more action here, you know, to lift its rank at the TOC. I mean, we can simply skip the training session, goes to some battles, then give a flashback to show what they have learned. Though, I believe their training session will be interesting though, I wonder what will come up after dancing...

[Jeffu]

they can develope their own capoeira style or brazilian kicking thing holding hands but seriously i wonder why did they show us the troops being destroyed by zezu to show us how strong he is or did kiri need this to start the training thing not that i know that the troops got completely destroyed since the didnt showed it just wondering :)

[Succubus]

some extras from tankoubon

anon @ 2ch


カバー下
http://i37.tinypic.com/28m97t.jpg
ついでにカバー下（裏）
http://i33.tinypic.com/a9sdg6.jpg
第１話扉絵の次のページ
http://i35.tinypic.com/35m4cpx.jpg

wanna see more >.<

[Zoe]

Nice, you don't usually get under cover omake from Jump books.

[haya5h1]

Oh my god, that's adorable.XD

[predsfan]

ha, ha! I like the Double Suits logo w/Mink and Urates. It's a funny counterpart to the Double Arts logo.

[LegACy]

big lol at the omake

(and I can't believe Urates is still expresionless while jumping with Mink ^^)

[Succubus]

I agree, that undercover is nice I like it xD

Mei from 2ch

-Spoiler Script-

ダブルアーツの由来は、マーシャル・アーツからきてる　とファラン

第20話 "約束"

扉絵　正装のキリ、エル、スイ

ダンスの練習が続いています
ファランはあまりの上達振りに、少し驚いている様子
実はエルーは少しかじった事があるみたいです

そして、話の流れでエルーの服デザインコンテストが始まりました
で、なんだかんだでエルーが自分でデザインした服を着る事になりました

キリ「双戦舞の"正装"だな」
エル「からかわないで下さいよ・・・（///）」

で、再び練習を始める事になった時、キリはファランに質問を投げかけます

キリ「あんたが"他人を守るために戦わない"理由って何だ？」

答える必要がないと言いながらも、結局答えます

ファラン「・・・オレはな　"約束"したんだ　ある人間と・・・
　　　　　"今後一切" "他人の為に力を使わない"・・・と
　　　　　・・・そしてそれは呪いのようなもので・・・オレはそれを決して破る事が出来んのだ
　　　　　・・・オレはこの"約束"を必ず守る　オレがお前達を守る事は万に一つも無い
　　　　　死にたくなければ　自分達が強くなる以外に無い事を忘れるな・・・」
キリ「・・・もし　その"約束"を破ったら・・・？」
ファラン「・・・相応の報いを　受ける事になるだろうな」


【場面はどこかの山か草原辺り】

歩いてくるゼズゥ

？「"約束"の時間は　とうに過ぎたぞゼズゥ・・・」
ゼズゥ「・・・カカッ　出来もしねー事言うなよ"約束"なんて
　　　　ったく いつ以来だ 11人全員がそろうのは・・・」

ゼズゥの前には墓
その墓に並んだ5つの花束
周りにはゼズゥの他に5人の影

煽り「ガゼルメンバー、集結！？"墓標"が持つ意味とは！？」

第20話・・・/終わり


先週失くしたと思ってた眼鏡
が無事見つかりました。よも
や飯屋に忘れてたとは…<直志>

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Elraine wears bikini in jump cover xD <3

[LegACy]

Aw damn, the pic won't show up for me >.<

[Pirulito]

Jump cover for the win.

[Succubus]

^ yup, cover is awesome.. summer time ftw! moarbabes xD


Aw damn, the pic won't show up for me >.<

weirdyaaaaaa.. it works fine with me

reupload to different imagehost.. ._.

[Shindou]

OMG!! Elle looks GREAT!

Kiri looks like adlut guy in this suit xD I think it's proably cover...

[LegACy]

Yay, it works now!!

Anyway, Elle's new outfit is cool ^^

[Sexy Randal 105]

I wish there was a bigger version of that cover.

[Maxy Barnard]

Dude, what an awesome jump cover! nice to see Kiri & Elle in colour again, even if it's behind virtually everyone else! but being near jaguar in the other part of the pic is nice XD

Gotta say, between the omake cover and this chapter's prospective comedy Arts is remembering how to throw in the comedic moments amongst the plot development

[Dorothy]

Thanks for spoilers and images, Elr is absolutely adorable and Kiri is cute! :wtf Sui LOL XD

[predsfan]

omg, the drawings are hilarious. Sui's rendition of the two is great, but I really like how Kiri drew El in plain clothes w/nothing special about her, but drew himself all cool with sparkles around him. Poor Elraine, getting teased so much. Also, that last page really intrigues me. So many questions of what could be going on.

[haya5h1]

COSPLAY REFERENCE~!:D
Sui is totally shipping Kiri x Elle:XD
Is Kiri wearing a glove on the hand that Elle is holding? does it work that way?o_O

[kaloo]

It does now! :P I do like the way they look in the suit and gown on that page though. And Sui's doodle is so crappy it's awesome.

[Neji2112]

those spoilers are awesome! i really cant wait for the new chapter thie week! oh and Sui's story is supposed to out be in Akamaru Jump today(it's already the 8th there) i cant wait for that either.

[LegACy]

Oh yeah, I wonder if there will be any RAW for that...

[No_Comxxx]

nice pic guts!!
elle look good in gawn and so kiri :XD
waaa...Sui maybe jealous looking them together

[RyuSensei]

This chapter was just awesome lol.
I liked so much what suit Kiri wanted to have, it was coolness lol.
We also learnt that there are actually 11 Gazelle's head, or more like were since 5 are already dead.

[Neji2112]

has there been any news on the special Sui chapter from Akamaru Jump?

[Sexy Randal 105]

I really liked the ending of the new chapter. I can't wait to read the next one. I think once they learn to fight, the series will pick up.

[Pirulito]

I liked the chapter but has its level of filler.

[Neji2112]

just a quick update from the DA tankoubon on amazon.co.jp
it's currently ranked #68 in sales
and is currently rated at 3 out of 5 stars after 30 votes

[Maxy Barnard]

things aren't looking too bad then for a first volume on amazon. with any luck it'll rise more with the release of volume 2 in.... early october

[Neji2112]

aww poo no new chapter... this week, but where's the special Sui chapter?
i've heard barely a peep about it lately.

[Maxy Barnard]

akamaru jump's rarely scanned outside of the occasional one shot or closing chapter, so i'd be surprised if it turns up, but who knows we might get lucky

[haya5h1]

so, Chapter 20... did Elle end up wearing her own design? Because that's obviously not Kiri's design... and most definitely not Sui's:XD
I wonder why she seems so upset about it though.

[Sexy Randal 105]

I thought it was Kiri's design.

[haya5h1]

Kiri - sorry, Kili's design (I guess I shoulda started calling him that) was a plain T-shirt and jeans for Elle and a fancy coat for himself:XD I think Sui was saying that Elle's design was tons better than Kili's too... but we never got to see what Elle designed for Kili...

[predsfan]

I thought it was Kiri's design.

Nah, Kiri was pouting b/c his designs weren't chosen so he kept his original clothes.

I really liked the chapter though. I absolutely love the humor and the art of this series. Maybe we'll get a good more than one chapter fight soon to top it off.

[Sexy Randal 105]

Probably after they develop their style.

[Quetz]

Yea, the author pretty much has to give us a fight to showcase the new fighting style once the training is complete.

[hatsuharupeace]

What I'm really curious about is the promise Farran mentioned about in chapter 20, it kinda does seem that his promise may have some link to the Gazelle that Zezu was talking to at the end of chapter 20. I might be thinking too hard, however. :p

[Maxy Barnard]

well i think whomever the promise was to, it's obvious what he was granted for it eh. knowing how it goes it'll be some sorta tragedy involving the death of someone he cares about though

[Neji2112]

ohh! i just had an idea! because Andie is a "strong" militaire sister and Sui likes to fight strong poeple, we might get to see some action out of the two of them weather it be thru training or getting into fights and agruements. but i guess it all depends on how Naoshi decides to depict Andie's personality when she arrives. also thre whole troy issue might cause problems though..

[haya5h1]

Farran will be relieved if Sui has someone else to pester for a fight.:XD
MIlitaire Sisters don't heal Troy, right? Only the Maille Sisters do.

[Neji2112]

Correct, as far as we know. however, they may know how to "Drain" Troy if necessary, possibly like Maille sisters have basic self-defence skills. but i guess we'll have to just wait and see.

[Sexy Randal 105]

I think the author picked an off time for a training arc.... There already has been a huge lull recently. Or maybe it is because we have to wait a week for each chapter. I hope this eventually gets licensed so that I can reread it in tanko form.

[Quetz]

Correct, as far as we know. however, they may know how to "Drain" Troy if necessary, possibly like Maille sisters have basic self-defence skills. but i guess we'll have to just wait and see.

/Agree with this. I'd also hazard to say that militaire sisters are less resistant to troy than their counterparts, which resulted in their chosen stations.

[Neji2112]

/Agree with this. I'd also hazard to say that militaire sisters are less resistant to troy than their counterparts, which resulted in their chosen stations.

believe it or not, i came to the same idea about 5 days ago ago in another forum...

i dont think that's quite the case with the militaire sisters. from what i understand all sisters have troy, but militaire sisters are either not as immune as the traveling sisters, or they chose that path to fight and to protect their fellow sisters. also, this lack of constanly absorbing of Troy would allow for the militaire sisters to live longer.
so i definitly have to agree with you, as it could deffinitly be a factor for their job.
[hr]
hey, are there any spoilers for the new chapter? whereis the best plce to look for them to fring them here? i "tried" to navagate 2ch but i couldent find a thing i even found a DA thread... nothing. any one know got anything?

oh could someone translate this for me: 【黒髪】ダブルアーツのスイは輪っｶﾜｲｲ【ロン毛】

[Belle]

The little blurb you got--it's about Sui's hair. From what I understand, anyway.

[Shindou]

RAW is out!

It looks like Elle and Kiri met new enemy. And they will fight with them... Luckily, there wasn't long training arc :amuse

[Neji2112]

great chapter! wish we could have gotten the spoilers though, now i'm ready for the english version!

[Simlistic]

I really love this series, I was looking for a new series to start reading since I'm upto date with everything else I'm reading and stumble upon Double Arts... Got upto date with it in a hour or two. XD

Thanks for providing raws, scans, etc! <3

PS: Kiri (or Kili), is adorable.

[kaloo]

Well, wonderful. Looks like our hopes have been answered with the fight they just set up at the end of the chapter. Also it seems like we might actually find out more about Gazelle soon. They wanna capture him. Maybe they want him to replace one of the dead ones. I doubt it but figure I might as well toss it out there

[Pirulito]

A lots of chapters aren't spend with training, I'm really glad.

I hope it's really the beginning.

[hatsuharupeace]

Aw man, DA is getting real good now. Looks like Elle is pretty comfortable with her new uniform now, plus Farran is pwnage as always. I'm definately getting realll pumped up for the next chapter, and the first look at the "Double Arts". :D

[Sexy Randal 105]

Uggh...cliffhangers. =P

[hatsuharupeace]

I wouldn't call the end of chapter 21 a cliffhanger, more like... The beginning of a storm, so to say. :amuse

[Maxy Barnard]

Well this is it. That's waht we can basically call the ned of the first arc of Double Arts. All of that was just buildup to the reveal of more of gazelle (namely the idea of the boss and their purpose), and Kili and Elle gaining their much needed skills.

Brin on Arc 2!

[Sherlock Holmes]

I just realized something. Lucci Zezu looks an awful lot like Axel from Kingdom Hearts.

[Sexy Randal 105]

I can't wait for the next chapter. I want to see them fight more. We got a taste of it at the start.

[kaloo]

That side story was rather goofy. It was entertaining though. I figured they had actually gotten around to going on a date.

I think we probably won't learn Gazelle's intention for quite a while

[Franckie]

Interesting chapter. I'm looking forward to seeing what what this "Double Arts" is about in addition to learning more info about the Gazelles. It looks like we've finally got past all the introductions, basic training, etc. and the plot will finally begin to advance.

Anyway, I believe the next chapter will be great. :)

[predsfan]

Anyway, I believe the next chapter will be great. :)

No doubt about it. I can't wait to see this "Double Arts" in action, not to mention more Sui ;). It seems the last few chapters have been mainly comedic chapters, but finally the action's about to start up again. Also, the Gazelle seem to be quite interesting, wonder what they are plotting.

Also, after reading the 4 page special in Akamaru Jump, all I can say is poor Kiri :darn.

[shrimpy]

I just realized something. Lucci Zezu looks an awful lot like Axel from Kingdom Hearts.

Now I can tell some people haven't read my translation threads because you would have seen that I hit Kingdom hearts from day 1.

now before the mods get mad again, back on topic:

From the phrasing of the conversation at the start of ch20, very interesting information is revealed. For one, the 5 of the 11 gazelle are already dead. could this imply they have troy?

Two, the boss (who is a female by kanji, btw) was the subject of the conversation with the hooded "messenger" (as zezu jokingly said). Assuming that the topic of their conversation was the boss, then that would mean this female boss has flare too. But, even more interestingly is the fact revealed that "no human alive in the history of troy has ever been immune to it", meaning that even their boss is not immune.

My theory? The boss has flare AND is infected with Troy.
That's why she has to meet him at all costs...

[LegACy]

Another thing, this "messenger" boy (is it a man or a woman?), is he one of the 11 Gazelle, or no? Or is he only, like Zezu said, a messenger? And a messenger for who? Is it possible that he is a messenger for their dead boss? (I believe their boss is dead, and buried there)

[Quetz]

Now I can tell some people haven't read my translation threads because you would have seen that I hit Kingdom hearts from day 1.

now before the mods get mad again, back on topic:

From the phrasing of the conversation at the start of ch20, very interesting information is revealed. For one, the 5 of the 11 gazelle are already dead. could this imply they have troy?

Two, the boss (who is a female by kanji, btw) was the subject of the conversation with the hooded "messenger" (as zezu jokingly said). Assuming that the topic of their conversation was the boss, then that would mean this female boss has flare too. But, even more interestingly is the fact revealed that "no human alive in the history of troy has ever been immune to it", meaning that even their boss is not immune.

My theory? The boss has flare AND is infected with Troy.
That's why she has to meet him at all costs...

Sounds like a pretty sound theory, I'm gonna agree with it. Matches up with what zezu was saying a few chapters ago. I'll also buy into the whole boss being dead thing, or at least the gazelle's original boss. Alternatively, maybe the old boss had flare, and the new boss (female) is lacking it, which explains her interest in kiri.

[Zoe]

I got the tankoubon a few days ago and finally read the side story for Kiri's parents. So cute! <3

It's a nice compilation overall. I really like the line-shaded drawings.

[deadberry]

第22話 "双戦舞"

ワイルレインを撃ってきたハゲ

　　　対人捕獲専用に開発されたこの兵器
　　　その弾頭は空中で分解　
　　　無数の小矢が豪雨の如く降り注ぎ
　　　対象の機動力を奪う・・・！！

だけど、血だるまにはなるが死なないような設計になってるようです

キリ「行くぞ　エルー」
エル「・・・・・・・・・　はい！」

ワン！　　　ツー！　　　ワン！

矢が地面に勢い良く刺さってきます
が、キリエルはもちろん刺さってません

ハゲ「！？　なっ・・・！？　バカな・・・！！無傷だと・・・！？なぜ・・・！！」

ファランは矢を掴み、スイはわっかをクルクルさせて防いだ模様

エル「・・・キリさん！」
キリ「ああ・・・いけるな・・・！」

ハゲはもう一度撃つよう指示しますが、その矢もキリエルは華麗に避けます

ハゲ「躱しているのか！？この無数の矢の雨の・・・全てを・・・！！
　　　例の力を除けば だたのガキだと聞いていたのに・・・！！これでは話が違う・・・！！」

エル（わかる・・・キリさんが次どう動きたいのか・・・イメージできる・・・！！）

　　　キリさんは元々・・・
　　　私の動きに合わせられる運動神経を持っていた
　　　それが今
　　　私達はダンスという二人で動くための共通の手段(ツール)を得た・・・！！
　　　今なら
　　　どんな事でも出来そうだ・・・！！
　　　どんな敵が現れたって・・・

笑ってエルーの方を見るキリ
エルーは少し赤くなります

ハゲはワイルレインが単発式な事から、直接捕らえろと命令します
スイは屋根の上でモタモタしているハゲを見てニヤリ

キリエルは息の合ったステップで華麗に地上の敵をなぎ払っていきます

一方スイは、ハゲの元に辿り着きました
ハゲはスイに押され、下に落ちてしまいます
そこにはキリエルが

ダブルスピン　アンド　　　
"二重回転"　"そして"　"フィニッシュ！！"

二人の蹴りがハゲの顔面にヒット！

第22話・・・/おわり

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[predsfan]

lol, it appears they really are dance fighting! Anyway, it looks like the action begins. The chapter looks good!

[LegACy]

Woot!
Looks like they're dancing their way out of the Wile Rain!

BTW, what are they kicking at the last page?

[Pirulito]

Fuuuck!
I'm very looking forward to this chapter.
Looks great

[Franckie]

We finally get to see the duo beginning to kick some ass. I'm very looking forward to this chapter since the action looks great. Also, what exactly are they kicking at the last page?

[LegACy]

ah, it's the baldy I think. Look, on the bottom left corner of that page, that's his head! (There's an ear)

[Neji2112]

haha! looks great! cant wait! on the last page, does it say "Bainistuyu" or "Bainishiyu"?

[Zoe]

haha! looks great! cant wait! on the last page, does it say "Bainistuyu" or "Bainishiyu"?

"Finish"

[Sexy Randal 105]

Interesting. I'll wait to read the chapter though to make my opinion.

[shrimpy]

it was my understanding that the "messenger" guy zezu was calling was just a joke.
He is one of the 11 gazelle.

Also, I know someone might argue semantics on the kana but i thought the attack was "vile rain"...

[predsfan]

hehe, this chapter was pretty good. Their fighting style is pretty cool, not to mention Sui was great (of course, when isn't she?). Even Elle got a good shot in for once. I can't wait for them to fight a stronger opponent.

[Shindou]

RAW is out!

Whee! Incredible fight! :amuse I love this panel:

http://img83.imageshack.us/img83/4504/beztytuuvx6.th.jpg (http://img83.imageshack.us/my.php?image=beztytuuvx6.jpg)

Elle looks soooo sexy! :eyeroll

[haya5h1]

WOW.:blink that was one of the most exhilarating fight sequences I've ever seen.
really really really want to see this animated. :D Hey Shueisha, next year's JUMP Festa, please?:3


Whee! Incredible fight! :amuse I love this panel:

http://img83.imageshack.us/img83/4504/beztytuuvx6.th.jpg (http://img83.imageshack.us/my.php?image=beztytuuvx6.jpg)

Elle looks soooo sexy! :eyeroll
whoa, I totally missed that the first time around. such a drastic style change...

[Pirulito]

Amazing.
The moviments are basic yet.
Of course, it couldn't be different, nothing much eccentric, it's only the beginning... but I'm very, very satisfied.

-Elle so cuuuuute with love is in the air.

-Farran/Fallan is a poser, LO~~L!

[Sexy Randal 105]

Yet another battle that lasted only a chapter....*sigh*

[Shindou]

Elle so cuuuuute with love is in the air.

Indeed.

I hope upcoming battles will be longer a bit...

[kaloo]

What's wrong with fights only lasting a chapter? Usually you hear the opposite complaint, that the fights are dragging on.

[Koen]

What's wrong with fights only lasting a chapter? Usually you hear the opposite complaint, that the fights are dragging on.

I agree with you.

Imo these short fights are good. Long fights would be meanignless given the stronger opponents they'll get later on: gazelle

I loved the way of dancing and yeah martial arts is founded on dancing

[Raijatsu]

This was so beautiful.
Seriuosly...I'm speechless.
Both style and pace of this fighting chapter were awesome.

[Quetz]

Really good chapter. Looking back, kiri always was pulling elle along, and their growth as a pair is clear and evident.

[LegACy]

Heh. Great fighting style. But still, I think they're just too good... I mean, how the heck could they dodge that wile rain with only dancing? Sure, the double speed and strength from Flare help a lot, but it's not enough to dodge them. They would need reflex, movement reading, positioning, etc etc that's not covered up with either dancing nor Flare!

Also, I know someone might argue semantics on the kana but i thought the attack was "vile rain"...
You should keep on translating then, haha ^^

[haya5h1]

i like one-chapter battles! Shows that the manga-ka knows what he's doing.XD

Elle was trained to believe that she could never beat a Gazelle in battle and to always run away. But her advantage in the dance training gave her the needed boost of confidence to start taking the lead in attack as well. I wonder if there's something else at work though, some kind of deeper bond that is allowing them to read each other so perfectly... like Legacy said, it may not be be just Flare. How long have they been practicing? Less than a week?

[bax]

Ahhh actually I don't see Double Arts as a heavily plot-driven, so these things happen ^^ It's more of a fun manga that moving into the story at its own pace, short but precise. I like it that way though :p We don't really have to think too deeply aboutthe plot, the development, etc. Just relax and enjoy the fun manga every week :D

Well, that's just my opinion ^^

[Maxy Barnard]

I've found the plot to still be there and developing, but it's more quick stabs at the subject matter to propel the story forward at present. i'm sure a bigger continuous arc will follow now we've hit some sorta turning point

[bax]

Yes, I don't mean it to not have a plot. More like the plot is light and simple, there's no deep/hard plots yet. The manga is actually doing really well for a story driven by a single event per chapter (or just a few) format.

But yeah, so far that's how it is. I'm sure we'll be introduced by heavier twists and turns later in the story.

[Sexy Randal 105]

The plot has been to light for too long. It's like floating around in limbo. @_@

Style and no substance at this point.

[LegACy]

Sigh...
it is still in the early phase. Double Arts seems like a long story, (may be not One Piece caliber, more of a 300-chaptered series, like Samurai Deeper Kyo, RAVE, etc) so it's still in introductory part. One piece chapter 22 is still about the fight with Buggy. Not to mention DA is a light-hearted series

And, by doing it slowly, it's as if the series will run for a long time in WSJ ^^

[Sherlock Holmes]

......Okay am I the only one who notices that Luci Zezu,or whatever that guy's name is looks exactly like Axel from kingdom hearts? Every time I see him I'm waiting for him to say "got it memorized?"

...And I think that DA has been doing great so far, the plot is moving nicely but...How long can DA keep this up? I mean, I don't want this manga to get canceled... I wasn't nervous before because I knew that Dougashi would be canceled before DA was, but now that dougashi was canceled, I kinda want to know how DA is doing in Japan. Anyone got the shounen jump rankings?

[Maxy Barnard]

www.livejournal.com/weeklyjump

go there every week. the series performs badly in the magazine, but volume 1 has sold substantially well. and i believe shrimpy called out on how he was first to point out luci zezu being like axel.

[Sherlock Holmes]

...so I am not crazy? He really looks like him? Good,I was afraid that I played too much kingdom hearts LOL.

Thanks for the link...I hope DA is not canceled...

[bax]

Yeah, if you guys want to know how it is (for those who don't know).

For WSJ, the Japanese readers can send a postcard, voting for their favorite series. And the Table of Contents order reflects this (although for new series, it is only effective after 8 weeks I think). So like DA, you actually have to wait for the 9th chapter and check the ToC of the magazine of that particular issue, for example.

The most popular will start at the top, and the least at the bottom. Double Arts is doing badly in the ToC I think. It's practically last technically second last/third last (or at least it's at the bottom part atm), since Jaguar will always be last in the ToC.

So then: readers' postcards + volume sales + chief editor's decision = whether or not a manga stays or got cancelled.

[Maxy Barnard]

The editors seemed to have early faith in it, and early TOC positions and the second cover support a fanbase. But the real way this series is sticking out is having a top ten volume in the taiyosha rankings the week of release. if it achieves that again and again it should keep on going.

[Sexy Randal 105]

I still think that the author just put it there, because there are so many strong series that he doesn't want it to disrupt the balance of the toc.

[haya5h1]

There seem to be a lot of new series jostling for attention right now too, and some old series are starting to hit their marks again, so this may just be a temporary drop.

Speaking of rankings... presumably DA's position for the past few weeks might be a reflection on the content of the chapters that were running 6-8 weeks before, anyone remember what those chapters were about? Not saying there was anything wrong with them, just wondering...

[bax]

It was around the time the fight with Abro until the Heine short -story.

[Sexy Randal 105]

Wow...that part kind of sucked.

[Quetz]

heine killed DA imo

[wade69]

Mangaka got to stop going with WSJ they just cut any manga that doesn't do good. This reminds me of Mx0 all over again.

[Sexy Randal 105]

Now there's a rumor over in the toc thread that Arts is going to be canceled for two new series. One by Sawaii and another called Asklepios by the author of Kain.

[Quetz]

Now there's a rumor over in the toc thread that Arts is going to be canceled for two new series. One by Sawaii and another called Asklepios by the author of Kain.

Fan freaking tastic. I was just starting to get into DA, too. So much potential for a long manga...

[bax]

Yeah, that's how the rumor goes.... I don't want to sound like anything, but I've heard and seen enough to say that most of the time these kinds of rumors are usually true >.<

Ahh well... if it's really true, then a sad thing indeed =/

[Neji2112]

this series had kept me intrigued since day one, and things were moving at an awesome pace that wasnt too slow or too fast, Sui always kept thing interesting. but after sui dissapeared for 3 weeks during the Hine story. i think that kind of killed it for the readers, and i had hoped that things would pick up a little faster after Sui returned, and after Falzen, save Andie, was wiped out. but until just now, things are starting to pick back up, i hope Andie arives soon, and that this causes the story to move foreward more quickly.
i seriously hope that this story continues.
it ranked 18th last week, 3 away from the bottom, and 21 being last. on Onemanga, it's rank is 125 of 721 and it climbs at a slow but steady pace.

however, if it does end because of the lack of popularity, it'll probably end in a fassion similar to his one-shot, Island. (or an, "Off to face the thousand year night..." style ending found in Alas, Babylon by Pat Frank.)

[Austeria]

Waaaiiiitt!

What happens when a series get cut from WSJ? Does it just... end? :(

[Neji2112]

it depends, usualy they give the mangaka a few weeks to try to pick the story back up, however, if it doesn't they probably tell the mangaka to go ahead and wrap things up as quickly as possible... then cancel the series or send it off to another magazine, but that's quite rare.

[Maxy Barnard]

well with the revelation of the double arts now, i suppose it'll end on a 'let's go' note, maybe with whatsername appearing from the falzen unit and them heading off heads held high. and a bit of romance perhaps.

but really this is a shame, for them to make this decision despite a high selling volume

[bax]

Well, the news just came in. It's confirmed. This week's DA will be the last.

Sad indeed.

[wade69]

Mangaka should just go to Shonen magazine from now on.

[Shrimp]

Damn... sad news indeed... And it had so much potential too. I guess it won't be sent off to another magazine ?

(time to update my sig... again *sigh*)

[bax]

Damn... sad news indeed... And it had so much potential too. I guess it won't be sent off to another magazine ?


No news so far.... It could be either way.... If another publication wants to get the rights to publish (prolly the rights held by Shueisha will be void when the manga got kicked out from Shueisha) and the mangaka agrees, then yes, we could see the manga in another publication. Although I must say... too early for that, I guess... but who knows...

That.. or it'll just be like that. Cut and nothing else to follow. Honestly, this is the worst thing that could happen but unfortunately, this is what happens most of the time >.<

But DA is still very very young, and it has potential.... Perhaps something will follow.

[Muddy]

It's not going to happen. Plenty of good series with potential have just been cut shorts and left at that - granted, few have been as incredible as Double Arts, but there's really no reason to hope for anything more in this vein. Another manga from Komi Naoshi later, yes, but nothing more from the DA world.

So much for your [admit it] dumb theory about DA getting posted like Jaguar, Randal. I didn't want to say anything while the series was still running, but that was less likely than Inumari Dash becoming the next One Piece.

I'm a very bitter Jump reader this year: first Muddy, now DA (and the latter a good deal better). At least there are still amazing manga in the magazine ala One Piece, Reborn, DGM, and Neuro. Gotta keep reminding myself of that. Oh, and Psyren's looking up, but who knows how long that one will last now too... the bottom is falling out under it.

[haya5h1]

:crying I was afraid this would happen - I guess that's why we got a kickass fight last week. But I suppose it's at a good place to end.

Perhaps there could be an epilogue in JSQ or an Akamaru... I just don't see how it could be wrapped up in one chapter.
...That is if Komi-sensei doesn't decide to end it on a sad note, which has been my biggest fear since the series started :wtf.

[Pirulito]

What the hell!?!?!

Two weeks ago, I posted:



I hope it's really the beginning.

because the title of that chapter...
But now, it's an end.

Hell
Jump piss me off...

[Sexy Randal 105]

It's not going to happen. Plenty of good series with potential have just been cut shorts and left at that - granted, few have been as incredible as Double Arts, but there's really no reason to hope for anything more in this vein. Another manga from Komi Naoshi later, yes, but nothing more from the DA world.

So much for your [admit it] dumb theory about DA getting posted like Jaguar, Randal. I didn't want to say anything while the series was still running, but that was less likely than Inumari Dash becoming the next One Piece.

I'm a very bitter Jump reader this year: first Muddy, now DA (and the latter a good deal better). At least there are still amazing manga in the magazine ala One Piece, Reborn, DGM, and Neuro. Gotta keep reminding myself of that. Oh, and Psyren's looking up, but who knows how long that one will last now too... the bottom is falling out under it.

Well, I just thought since they gave it two covers and everything. Oh well, maybe it could still get an anime if it sells well. Look at Hatsukoi. It got canceled and got one. Then the story may even be expanded. That's been known to happen with some adaptations.

[Sherlock Holmes]

WHAT? IT'S CANCELED? WHY? WHY? ...that's so unfair

[haya5h1]

Oh well, maybe it could still get an anime if it sells well. Look at Hatsukoi. It got canceled and got one. Then the story may even be expanded. That's been known to happen with some adaptations.
Hatsukoi had ecchi going for it. Double Arts was more of a class act and careful to steer clear of that route ...oh but wait! It had SHOWER SCENES!:notrust

Much as I'd love to see Double Arts continue in some shape or form, I fear that's just not going to happen for a newcomer like Komi-sensei.

[Pirulito]

Well, I just thought since they gave it two covers and everything. Oh well, maybe it could still get an anime if it sells well. Look at Hatsukoi. It got canceled and got one. Then the story may even be expanded. That's been known to happen with some adaptations.


I doubt DA get an anime.

Mizuki Kawashita and her style are very famous since Ichigo 100%. She and her serie have a credibility more than Mx0, for example, even with Mx0 lived more than Hatsukoi.
Unfortunately, Naoshi is a nobody yet and DA is too short.... haya was more fast than me :ninja

My hopes are for DA go to another magazine.

[pirate-hitman:L]

No, already?

[Neji2112]

man, talk about a major loss... i just hope it ends well, and doesnt just stop and that's it.
wow, now i really have to buy the novels, becasue it's not coming to america.
i hope komi can come up with something amazing next time around.


oh well. drat

[Succubus]

man! I knew it happens... dam >_< I enjoy teh last chapter, kiri x elle is my 1st favorite couple!

willa neva forget~~

[Neji2112]

yeah, thanks for all the spoilers Guts, you rock.

[LegACy]

sigh, it really ends, huh?
Well, since Double Arts is ending, I guess next chapter will probably my last scanlation as well... It's been a fun time, DA!

[ssjohn]

I liked it, but at the same time i understand why it is canceled... Oh well maybe he can go to Square Enix and do a Kingdom hearts spin off manga :)

[Sherlock Holmes]

I liked it, but at the same time i understand why it is canceled... Oh well maybe he can go to Square Enix and do a Kingdom hearts spin off manga :)
Totally agree with you. I can totally see Kiri saying "MY FRIENDS ARE MY POWER" and zezu saying "Got it memorized?"

[Raijatsu]

This is sad but we all knew it would happen. DA's style is simply to different to sourvive in a magazine like WSJ (where many mangaka try to create the next one piece or bleach).
Only a few unusual works souvive like Majin Tantei Nogami Neuro, Miyu to Rouji (I know it ended a loong time ago) or Sket Dance and thats most likely due to mere luck than to their outstanding quality.

It was a fun but short time and I really look forward to Komi Naoshi's next work.

[Sexy Randal 105]

DA's pacing was simply too slow. By the time it was ready to pick up, the publication lost interest. That's why you have to be interesting as fast as possible when you're a no-name.

[Neji2112]

i would deffinitely love this series to continue in another magazine, but guess it's all in how the story ends. if it just continues on as normal, it may have the chance of being serialized somewhere else. but if Komi does end the series on Thursday, he'll be working on something new... but we'll just have to wait and see

[Sexy Randal 105]

I look forward to seeing how he can tie up so much plot in 20 pages.

[Quetz]

Fucking Mx0 take 2....so this is confirmed, right? It's cancelled for reals?

[Maxy Barnard]

Komi Naoshi failed to get DA to work well enough to get support for one simple reason: This is his first proper work.
Prior to this he did one shots, and they were due to him being scouted before he'd even finished education IIRC. so he hasn't exactly done any of the normal things, like working as an assisstant to gain more experience. the fact he did this well is quite the testament to his skills eh

[Sexy Randal 105]

Fucking Mx0 take 2....so this is confirmed, right? It's cancelled for reals?

At least Mx0 had a decent run. It breaks my heart that Mx0 got canceled instead of To-love.

[GARusashi]

It's getting moved to JUMP SQUARE, so it'll be monthly and longer now, it's not getting canceled.

[Maxy Barnard]

No, it's not neccesarily double arts that is being moved, just that come november's jump SQ issue, Komi Naoshi will be doing something in Jump SQ. the title is unconfirmed at this point i believe

[Quetz]

Komi Naoshi failed to get DA to work well enough to get support for one simple reason: This is his first proper work.
Prior to this he did one shots, and they were due to him being scouted before he'd even finished education IIRC. so he hasn't exactly done any of the normal things, like working as an assisstant to gain more experience. the fact he did this well is quite the testament to his skills eh

That actually makes me feel a hell of a lot better about this whole thing. If he's just getting his feet wet, then we can probably expect great things from him in the future, and DA was one hell of a good first manga.

Even if its moved to a monthly thing, I'd like it if he kept pumping out other mangas to develop himself faster.

[Sexy Randal 105]

No, it's not neccesarily double arts that is being moved, just that come november's jump SQ issue, Komi Naoshi will be doing something in Jump SQ. the title is unconfirmed at this point i believe

Source? I personally think he would do better monthly. I thought Barba was just being a jerk and trying to get our hopes up just to be crushed.

[Maxy Barnard]

ritual scans forums. they have a thread for new series. Heiji mentions it there i believe. I'm far too lazy to link, so why dont you check it out randal.

But the basics are

Komi Naoshi(double arts)/Title unknown/JumpSQ (04/11)

[Crude]

It's sad that Double Arts had to end. It had such potential...

I hope Naoshi's working on a series for Jump SQ and not just a oneshot.

[Maxy Barnard]

well it's likely to be a new series i'm sure, but Naoshi is still very fresh, so a one shot might be better

[Koen]

Don't forget but it could also be possible they move double arts to SQ

I don't want to get everyone in a delirium but its first volume had #9 in the all manga top 10

then again a new serie might be more possible

[Maxy Barnard]

well they pretty much tested it at that length with the 45 page chapter. if that tested well it could feasibly make sense

[eni]

Jupp, at the moment both is possible. The only confirmed thing is that DArts mangaka will appear with something in Jump SQ (release date: Novemer, 4th).

DArts got cut off very sudden in the middle of the story built-up, which is unusual. We usually get the warning 2-3 weeks earlier. On the same time it's unlikely that the mangaka changes from one to another series in just a few weeks. So a move to another magazine (also the change from weekly to monthly maybe in request of the mangaka - monthly is preferred by many as you have a better story flow and less pressure) is possible. The excellent rank for the first volume makes it hard to understand why they would cancel it all of a sudden. It obviously sells.

On the other hand - it's WSJ, they do what they want >.>
Maybe a oneshot was planned to be published in Jump SQ anyways, so it's just coincidence. The fact that they say "title unknown" is too weird to hope for DArts - why would they announce to cancel it first and keep the movement a secret? That is a very unusual behavior to promote a series. They should drumroll to make the move known and sell it as something to improve the story quality, not keep silent about it till the last minute. Therefor it would be more likely that we see something different.

So... however you look at it. We run in a circle at the moment ._.

[Maxy Barnard]

Barbapapa's been kind enough to give clarification. Heiji sama has pointed out its a one shot by putting nouvelle over the info, which he apparently uses to point out things as such


so it probably ownt be DA

[Franckie]

I hope DA stays continued. I enjoyed DA for one of the reasons I enjoy FMA so much - the series possesses unorthodox traits. Or it had something "new". I agree with eni - it's unusual that DA got cut off very sudden in the middle of the story build-up. Also, the announcement came at the very last minute. I know the series wasn't super popular, but the ratings alone wouldn't warrant immediate cancellation especially with how the first volume sold so well. Cancelled series like Busou Renkin, Mx0, and Shaman King (?) ran for a while despite the fact they were never developed a fanbase comparable to series like Naruto, One Piece, and Dragonball.

But then again, this is WSJ...:(

[eni]

Gah, I'm seriously getting depressed over this series.

Hopes up, Hopes down, Hopes up, Hopes down,...

The canceling is not understandable to me at all. In fact, WSJ didn't had such a promising newcomer in a long time. My only comment on this still is: good manga, wrong magazine :eyeroll

//edit... exactly my thoughts, Franckie. And yes, it reminds me partly on FMA as well as on Chrno Crusade, both two of my alltime favorite shounen series and both very successful due to what also makes DArts so appealing to me.

[Emy]

I really liked DA >__<
It's sad to see it ends... and so sudden! >__<;

[Sexy Randal 105]

Kind of sad that it's only a oneshot, but it's to be expected. I hope he returns in Jump SQ. There he could make it much easier since they're trying to find new talent. I am waiting for spoilers to come about Art's ending.

[Arhazivory]

This news is sad indeed. :( I really like this series and I expected it to go on for much longer. How disappointing; I hope it moves to somewhere else. The plot is so original and it's a shame to see it go out like this.

[Sexy Randal 105]

It's confirmed: DA is dead. Naoshi's work in Jump SQ is a oneshot. I wish him luck in the future. I will definitely give his next series a read if he decides to do one.

[deadberry]

so for the last time *sniff*

here's some double arts spoilers

http://i35.tinypic.com/2wpnlvd.jpghttp://i38.tinypic.com/kedtau.jpghttp://i35.tinypic.com/30tgw1h.jpghttp://i34.tinypic.com/xnddgk.jpghttp://i33.tinypic.com/2u70sna.jpghttp://i37.tinypic.com/9u7qir.jpghttp://i38.tinypic.com/yh1y0.jpg

damn you jump ;__;

[Koen]

Well of an unending ending spoken :s

looks kinda weird and hard, my only hopes are SQ

[haya5h1]

[obligatory damn you jump]
looks like a flashback to Elle and Kili's meeting in his town, while he was painting the mural.
aw, is Kili blushing?

oh, but Shueisha will release the published chapters in tankobon, right? Maybe we'll get some kind of less-rushed resolution there...

[Sexy Randal 105]

Doesn't tell me much. Gotta wait for the chapter.

[eni]

Judging the last pic...

... it will be the expected "And now we start out on this journey (which you as the reader will never know about - but WE START IT!)"-end.

And Elle can look really sexy, I don't understand why she's not popular with the Jump readers.

Meh. I hope the volumes sell so well that they decide to bring it back. Otherwise I'm so depressed about this :scry

[Neji2112]

it has an ending similar to Alas, Babylon, where they're "off to face the thousand year night." and leaves the rest up to us.
it's just a shame DA had to die like this i hope something happens by popular demand, though it's highly unlikely. but we'll have to look forward to whatever he puts out next.

[LegACy]

Damn, so there's still no explanation on Gazelle?
Why can't they give him a warning, like Mx0, so he can give a proper ending <_<

[Dorothy]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!! ç____ç I can't believe that this is the last chapter! ç__ç

[Neji2112]

if anybodys interested, i found what i think is Sui fanart on 2ch,
here's just a few.

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e290/gaara2112/untitled.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e290/gaara2112/untitled10.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e290/gaara2112/untitled13.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e290/gaara2112/untitled4.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e290/gaara2112/untitled6.jpg

[bax]

Damn, so there's still no explanation on Gazelle?
Why can't they give him a warning, like Mx0, so he can give a proper ending <_<


They probably have, but we didn't realize it. They can't cut a series without a pre-notice IMO, otherwise, that just plainly inconsiderate.

Personally (I could be wrong), if you see chapter 21 and 22, the story consistency isn't exactly flowing properly. I mean, there's a significant time jump between the training and the fight. Kili was behind Elle in the training, then suddenly they can fight really good, using the "so far he's adapting to my movements" as a link to tie up the jump.

Well, it doesn't really show actually.

[eni]

What bugs me is that the mangaka just went through the trouble of inventing the new clothes and introducing the villains team properly, so short before it finished. It makes me just hunger for more, what a waste and I really doubt that it was a "last try" since the reader's opinion won't count on these chapters anymore due to the voting delay of a few weeks. It looks like a very sudden decision to me, the time gap you speak off isn't that obvious to me as an indicator for this matter. Other manga have such jumps too.

The "real adventure" is just about to start now and WSJ cuts it off before the readers actually have a chance to even get into it. I don't know what the publishers expect from a newcomer since 20 chapter seem to be already to much for WSJ to built up to the main plot (how did Reborn ever survived the 61 introduction chapters >.>). Which is especially sad when you see that this series is planned for a longer run and as such a slow beginning is to be expected.

From this point of view, new series only have a chance when they start with a bang which isn't a guaranty for quality in every case. The only other explanation I could come up with is that there was a intern dispute with the mangaka.

[Sherlock Holmes]

What bugs me is that the mangaka just went through the trouble of inventing the new clothes and introducing the villains team properly, so short before it finished. It makes me just hunger for more, what a waste and I really doubt that it was a "last try" since the reader's opinion won't count on these chapters anymore due to the voting delay of a few weeks. It looks like a very sudden decision to me, the time gap you speak off isn't that obvious to me as an indicator for this matter. Other manga have such jumps too.

The "real adventure" is just about to start now and WSJ cuts it off before the readers actually have a chance to even get into it. I don't know what the publishers expect from a newcomer since 20 chapter seem to be already to much for WSJ to built up to the main plot (how did Reborn ever survived the 61 introduction chapters >.>). Which is especially sad when you see that this series is planned for a longer run and as such a slow beginning is to be expected.

From this point of view, new series only have a chance when they start with a bang which isn't a guaranty for quality in every case. The only other explanation I could come up with is that there was a intern dispute with the mangaka.

You see, Reborn didn't survive their 61 introduction chapters. Reborn died, but then revived with the Dying Will. "I'm going to be better than Naruto even if I die!" ....And in my opinion, reborn IS better than every single other manga on shounen jump. DA was close, but now that it's canceled...Well...

[Muddy]

You see, Reborn didn't survive their 61 introduction chapters. Reborn died, but then revived with the Dying Will. "I'm going to be better than Naruto even if I die!" ....And in my opinion, reborn IS better than every single other manga on shounen jump. DA was close, but now that it's canceled...Well...

Hahaha, good point! And yes, Reborn is definitely one of the best in the magazine, and looking back it's pretty amazing that it survived. It had long stints near the bottom, too.

The only manga I'd say top Reborn are One Piece and HUNTERxHUNTER (when it's around), and Neuro's pretty close in quality. But it certainly dominates everything else.

[Arhazivory]

That's so true. If they could've allowed Reborn to stay and now achieve it's uber-awesomeness, they could've done that for DA. The manga is nowhere ready to end yet. Can't we protest?

[Sherlock Holmes]

Hahaha, good point! And yes, Reborn is definitely one of the best in the magazine, and looking back it's pretty amazing that it survived. It had long stints near the bottom, too.

The only manga I'd say top Reborn are One Piece and HUNTERxHUNTER (when it's around), and Neuro's pretty close in quality. But it certainly dominates everything else.
I completely forgot about Neuro! Neuro is indeed as awesome. One piece as well...HunterxHunter is good too, but...as you said, only when it's around haha.


That's so true. If they could've allowed Reborn to stay and now achieve it's uber-awesomeness, they could've done that for DA. The manga is nowhere ready to end yet. Can't we protest?

That's because people liked reborn for its humor. But they still liked it. Now they like it for its plot/fights.

[eni]

Your getting a little offtopic now. let's go back to DArts, ok? :amuse

[Sexy Randal 105]

Hey, look at the bright side. They left the series off on a note that if the series did sell well enough, they always could make a Double Arts 2. This could very easily happen. Especially if they need a new monthly manga for Jump Sq. Just a thought.

[Neji2112]

Hey, look at the bright side. They left the series off on a note that if the series did sell well enough, they always could make a Double Arts 2. This could very easily happen. Especially if they need a new monthly manga for Jump Sq. Just a thought.

i would absolutely love to see a DA "Revisited" sometime down the road and continue the story. although the "ending" is somewhat "revealed" i'll have to see the scanlation to see what i can make of the ending and if he left it open enough to possibly continue, or of course, he could consider this a "false ending" and pick back up right where he left off. which would be astounding IMO.

and with the way he ended the series, it looked like he was still ready to continue the story, but was told to end it when he was still working on it the chapter. or possibly he had already finished the chapter, but because of the cancellation he had to change the chapter after the fight to wrap up the story.
but here's some of the things he left open:
Hine's Painting (though we can guess what it's about...:eyeroll)
Gazelle's identity & purpose
Andie Frau
What sister Martha and what the Sister's HQ looks like
how they find they cure/ antidote to Troy
among other things i cant even think of at the moment

[haya5h1]

aw, the last chapter made me cry a little bit.

This chapter feels like he wrote it after he learned of the cancellation... he might have done the first few pages beforehand, but definitely there's some fully-intended "let's wrap this up" elements in it. God, I want to cry again now.

Other than that... Elle and Kili are so cuteX3 seems like Kili's been captivated by Elle from the moment he saw her.


but here's some of the things he left open: (snip)
Also:
Why Farran made his promise and what would happen if he broke it.
Sui x FarranXD

DAMN YOU JUMP~~~

[eni]

Yes, it looks indeed as if it was canceled on the spot while already working on this chapter. That fits the sudden announcement as well. So we can assume that he didn't get the usual "grace period"... very weird, even for such a few chapter.

[HaL]

while waiting chapter 23 to learn its cancelled is loathsome. this kind of potantiol goes to waste :mad

[Sexy Randal 105]

Heh...let's start an internet petition. That will help get it uncanceled. *sarcasm*

[shadowkillerdragon]

lol
waiting for a new chapter just to find out it is canceled is just too much for me T-T
It was such a good story too

[Pirulito]

Cuuuuuute chapter.
Saaaad chapter because it's the end.

I'll pray for you, Naoshi, to continue that journey some other time.

[Koen]

Yep after looking into this chapter, it's indeed as if the cancel was suddenly decided. Sadly because things could have worked out very well in DA, great story and characters. But I think the slow pace was really a main part of its killing

[hatsuharupeace]

:crying That was such a sad chapter. WHYYY?!?! But I suppose this ending was better than getting some bad ending halfway through a major arc.

Koen, I actually think the slow pace was quite beneficial to the series, mainly because it gave the mangaka a chance to fully develop the characters, plot and other factors. But yeah, the slow pace probably worked against it in the axing votes.

[Meromorphe]

I loved the art and the theme the author tried to explore, but the storytelling was wrong (why did they stay in the same city so many days if they are chased?).
The error was maybe to add enemies in the plot. There is already a disease. I really wonder what the Gazelle's motives to help the disease to be propagated (Be the last survivors on earth?).

Although the art was cool, I was not delighted at the combat scenes in chapter 22. The author could have been more creative to make the duo combat more spectacular and undersandable in terms of what they used to beat their opponents.

I am looking forward to the next manga of the author.

[drakend]

Can someone explain me why chapter 23 was entitled "final chapter"? What the hell does it mean? Did it get cancelled or what?!?

[bax]

It got truncated from the magazine (like Dogashi Kaden, Mx0 and Muddy) :(

Due to low ratings in the weekly WSJ. I'm not sure how well the 1st volume went in sales though, but prolly not as much as Shueisha expected I guess, since they decided to end this abruptly.

[drakend]

It got truncated from the magazine (like Dogashi Kaden, Mx0 and Muddy) :(

Due to low ratings in the weekly WSJ. I'm not sure how well the 1st volume went in sales though, but prolly not as much as Shueisha expected I guess, since they decided to end this abruptly.
Wonderful news!!! :rolleyes:
This is the second manga (after Mx0) I was following that got truncated this way. Why doesn't the author publish his drawing online asking for donations in order to make a living out of it? I would contribute for sure because he was doing a very nice job...

[JoJoJO]

I for one glad this manga got canceled, it was so stupid. They had a concept for a great manga but the storyline was god awful bad.

[r3born]

I for one glad this manga got canceled, it was so stupid. They had a concept for a great manga but the storyline was god awful bad.

It actually got better right at the end where he show Elle writing this story without holding Kili hand. Now if some publisher can continue this, that would be fantastic.

[Kioras]

The real issue was that the manga was a slow moving, plot building style, but most of the popular manga's in jump need action almost weekly...

[drakend]

I for one glad this manga got canceled, it was so stupid. They had a concept for a great manga but the storyline was god awful bad.
Why should you be glad for something getting cancelled? If you didn't like the manga nobody made you reading it: what's your point in coming in this thread at this time and being an ass? Because you're a useless troll, that's the reason.


The real issue was that the manga was a slow moving, plot building style, but most of the popular manga's in jump need action almost weekly...
Yeah to satisfy the kids there must be a fight in evrey chapter otherwise it would be boring. :rolleyes:

[HaL]

After reading ch23 farewell DA. Hope you make a comeback in manga or anime

[Sexy Randal 105]

I liked how Naoshi was basically saying "Maybe I will finish the story....if Jump decides to bring it back due to high sales...."

[Koen]

Well I must say I am really suprised on how he "ended" it. That guy has really great writing skills imo. I loved how elle was talking about ending this and closing the book: it's as if he was talking towards his fans. Well it's also great to see how we suddenly get to see the part where they met but from someone's other point of view

Well let's see what happens

[Maxy Barnard]

It got truncated from the magazine (like Dogashi Kaden, Mx0 and Muddy) :(

Due to low ratings in the weekly WSJ. I'm not sure how well the 1st volume went in sales though, but prolly not as much as Shueisha expected I guess, since they decided to end this abruptly.

it sold in the taiyosha top 10 weekls sales on it's debut. but sales don't stave off cancellation. look at blue dragon (though that was shite).