What Manga are you reading/Going to read next?

[Black Lagoon]

Almost done with bloody Monday ... F**king awesome :nuts

[Bugzee]

Catched up with Ikigami! :nuts Great manga! I highly recommend it to anyone and you should all at least check it out and give it a try :amuse

I decided to check out Abara because it looked completely different and unusual to the majority of other manga's out there. I thought it was an ok manga. Nihei has a very gruesome-like form of drawing lol but I thought it was cool.

Currently still reading Black God, Monster, Air Gear, Eyeshield 21 & I have resumed reading 07 Ghost :amuse. Oh yeah.. I started Psyren! I'm enjoying it so far. :tem

[Kaiten]

I read the End (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=624) and was not overly impressed. The writing was just okay, the characters weren't overly interesting, the ending felt rushed. After a short break I've resumed reading Natsume, which is a definite classic. Very serene, slow paced, and deep.

[Bugzee]

Errr...I have officially dropped 07 Ghost! :s Very boring to read! :(

Psyren & Monster are both getting good though. :tem I have resumed Vagabond now! :whoo

[Akiyama]

I've have resumed reading Claymore (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=1037) after putting it off for so long. >.<
Two new series for me, Agape (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=1666) (4 vols. complete), Countrouble (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=46715) new in Japan.

[Revilenigma]

Finished Legend of Kamui, it was alright.
Finishing Yaoyorozu Girl right now.
Then I'll continue with Takemitsu Zamurai.

[Drmke]

Finally read Hello Baby. Very great work by two of my favorite mangaka. The ending left me wanting more...

[igotthegoods]

Just finished Nodame Cantabile. Great, great series even though the end was a bit of a disappointment. Thank goodness for the sequel (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=51284)! (Read the first chapter of that, too. ^^) I wasn't ready to let go of these characters yet, so I'm looking forward to keeping up with this one as it's released. Gyabo~! :XD

I'm still in the mood for a little more Josei, so next up is Spicy Pink (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=8042). But as it's only 2 volumes, I'm sure I'll be finished with that one in a flash. :noworry So, after that I think I'm going to change gears and *finally* get around to reading Nurarihyon no Mago. Been putting this one off for too long. :darn

[Kaiten]

I just read the lone translated chapter of ABE's doujin I Am an Alien. I Have A Question. (http://rabbitrevelry.com/rabbitreich/2009/10/11/yoshitoshi-abe-i-am-an-alien-i-have-a-question-chapter-01-version-2/#more-1019) So good it begs the question: why can't I read more T-T

[Revilenigma]

Reading Crying Freeman and Fourteen. The maybe later I'll catch up with Jormungand.

[Kaiten]

I tried Jormungand, not impressed. Not a horrible series but kind of like Black Lagoon: as a manga it's a bit sparse but would make a sensational anime.

[Rejuvenation]

Resumed reading Girls Bravo. Mainly so I can get this shameless harem out of the way and into my completion list.

Also recently started Omamori Himari. It has been entertaining in its own way. I don't expect "great" things from it but I'm up for a pleasant surprise.

[Kaiten]

I caught up with Natsume Yuujinchou. (http://mangahelpers.com/m/natsume-yuujin-chou) Wow. A truly brilliant series. For anyone who wants something with more emotional depth than the average manga, this is a good one to read. Reminds me of Mushishi or manga by Igarashi Daisuke. A must read series.

[goldb]

got back into Vagabond and Change123 but since snoopycool dropped the project, chapters are very scarce.

[Bugzee]

I've caught up with Psyren now! :whoo I've enjoyed reading it so far and I'm sure it'll only get better! :)

:amuse I'm taking my time reading Monster & Vagabond. Right now, I'm finishing up with Darker than Black and I'll probably start reading Tegami Bachi or Vinland Saga afterwards. :tem

[Revilenigma]

I tried Jormungand, not impressed. Not a horrible series but kind of like Black Lagoon: as a manga it's a bit sparse but would make a sensational anime.

It's definitely not the greatest manga ever made but it's a fun and easy read I find.

Finished reading Line (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=4845), it was "meh".

Read the first two volume of Drifting Classroom (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=6087), I wish someone would continue to scanlate it... ;_____;

Now back to Crying freeman.

[Kaiten]

I always avoided Line because it's by the mangaka of Anne Freaks - worst manga I've ever read.

Shame that even the tanks of Drifiting Classroom are hard to find now. Classic series.
[hr]
I finished Sabuka no Tami (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=41320) a one volume manga by the great Miyazaki Hayao. A hidden gem from 1969, Sabuka is the story of a central Asian peoples fight for freedom from an oppressive nomadic tribe. Originally serialized in a newspaper targeting children it is a surprisingly complex, tragic story about repression, war and the confusion and anger they breed. Absolutely classic, thanks to Hox for unearthing it!

[Drmke]

About to start reading Souten Kouro (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=2434). Looks very interesting. It was serialized in Weekly Morning and ran for 36 volumes. Lion of Genesis (http://my-scanlations.blogspot.com/) has recently started scanning it. They have done 3 chapters so far.

[R4n]

i am reading Kekkaishi right now, and so far i am enjoying it :amuse

P.S. i am hoping for Di[e]ce to have a regular monthly scanlation updates... i am currently dying to know what's going to happen next... TT__TT

[Bugzee]

Reading Darker Than Black was sooo depressing to say the least! Phew...that manga drained all my energy ..lol and I don't even know why! I wouldn't even rate that manga tbh.

I caught up with Black God a while ago...:o no new chapter since Nov 09! It doesn't have a particularly strong story but it's an enjoyable read imo. :amuse

I've just started reading Tegami Bachi. Edit: Dropped! :notrust

[Sayumi]

I've just finished Bloody Monday and caught up with Bloody Monday 2. 'Tis ok, plenty of twists and excitement but also shonen clichés..

Currently trying to read Gintama but it hasn't really got me hooked : / Maybe after 100 chapters or so..

[After_Image]

started reading Mahou Sensei Negima! yesterday, seems decent but there's so many characters to remember. :darn

[Googlez_kun]

Just read Yowaito Nikki.Was an enjoyable read and it had a nice twist with nice scenes.

[Qc_stryder]

started reading Sora no Otoshimono (http://www.onemanga.com/Sora_no_Otoshimono/). sofar its a pretty good and a hilarious manga that everyone should give a try:amuse give it a shot:thumbs

[Luceid]

Started and caught up with the latest chapter of Burning Hell (http://www.onemanga.com/Burning_Hell/). Four chapters (well, what I found) so far, but I have enjoyed it. The description given doesn’t give it justice. However the series is a bit mature, so I guess one needs to be over a certain age. Blah, blah, blah.

I’m about to begin BioMeat (http://www.onemanga.com/BioMeat_-_Nectar/), as it was suggested by a friend. So here’s hoping.

[Kaiten]

I just read the Yellow Book (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=671). A collection of four stories, Yellow Book's four short stories cover themes of literature, family, and love. Not a manga that will blow minds but a subtle, well written, and memorable.

I also read the first story from FURUYA Usamaru's mind f**k Garden (lhttp://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=51408), titled Garden of Illusion: the Origin of Nudity. Expect a mix of philosophy, surrealism, and nudity. Not something for everyone but I liked it. I'll read his series Happiness (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=14591) next. More of a conventional manga but very interesting looking. His debut, Palepoli (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=6173) is one of the most original manga I've ever read. Shonen fans who know Furuya sensei from Genkaku Picasso would be shocked to read his more "typical" work.

[nassass]

started reading Mahou Sensei Negima! yesterday, seems decent but there's so many characters to remember. :darn

In the beginning I keep open the class rooster in the background :D:
http://www.mangatoshokan.com/read/Mahou-Sensei-Negima/Mahora/1/30

And if I'm here: I started Karakuridouji Ultimo yesterday.

[Drmke]

I also read the first story from FURUYA Usamaru's mind f**k Garden (lhttp://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=51408), titled Garden of Illusion: the Origin of Nudity. Expect a mix of philosophy, surrealism, and nudity. Not something for everyone but I liked it. I'll read his series Happiness (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=14591) next. More of a conventional manga but very interesting looking. His debut, Palepoli (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=6173) is one of the most original manga I've ever read. Shonen fans who know Furuya sensei from Genkaku Picasso would be shocked to read his more "typical" work.

You make this guy's manga sound very interesting. Never heard of him but now I have to check him out. I'll start with Garden and get back with my opinion later. ;)

[Kaiten]

Depending on what you read he can get pretty twisted ;)
His more recent series are relatively conventional though.

[Mushashi]

re reading liar game pretty siqq. picking up stuff i didnt the first time round. a worthy re-read unfrotunetly most mangas arent.

[Kaiten]

i am reading Kekkaishi right now, and so far i am enjoying it :amuse

P.S. i am hoping for Di[e]ce to have a regular monthly scanlation updates... i am currently dying to know what's going to happen next... TT__TT

Kekkaishi is great. One of those series that gets better as you go. The current arc is developing into one of the best in the series.


About to start reading Souten Kouro (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=2434). Looks very interesting. It was serialized in Weekly Morning and ran for 36 volumes. Lion of Genesis (http://my-scanlations.blogspot.com/) has recently started scanning it. They have done 3 chapters so far.

You know, that caught my eye as well. I may give it a try once more is scanlated. Let me know how it is :)

[Drmke]

You know, that caught my eye as well. I may give it a try once more is scanlated. Let me know how it is :)

I enjoyed it even though its only got 4 chapters out now. So its still kinda hard to tell if it will stay good. The art is really retro 80s style. But it fits it well.

Also, finally read the first chapter of Garden and that was like a major drug trip. But I loved it! Can't wait for more to be scanlated.

[Kaiten]

While your waiting for more Garden try Palepoli (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=6173). Same mangaka, just as trippy. It's a strange format, you might need a few pages to get used to it. Definitely not an easy read; lots of obscure references, optical illusions, and potentially offensive material. If you could handle Garden you should be fine with Palepoli.

Because it is such a long series I'm probably going to wait a bit on Souten Kouro. At some point I really want to read it though.

[Drmke]

Downloading it right now :)

Also, while on Hox's website noticed that he is scanning a really old school manga, Sangokushi. Already got 5 volumes out. Looks pretty good. But I'm a sucker for historical manga.

[Kaiten]

It's also based on Romance of the Three Kingdoms, just much older. By the mangaka of Tetsujin 28-Go (Gigantor). The Gigantor anime was one of the first imported to America, right after Astro Boy.

[Bugzee]

:nuts Basilisk was f**king incredible!

Kagijin was on the borderline of ok lol. I didn't really like Tegami Bachi; I might give it another try in the future though. I've caught up with Ao no Exorcist (no biggie lol), it's an alright manga so far!

Currently reading: One Piece :shakefist, FMA :nuts, Psyren :thumbs, Air Gear :amuse, Eyeshield 21 :nuts, Monster :cool:, Vagabond :nuts, Liar Game :tem, Bleach :bored and Naruto :oh.

I'm going to start reading DGM or Black Butler soon! :)

[Revilenigma]

Finished Disappearance Diary (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=23251), Shoujo Manga (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=7191), some hiroaki oneshots and jisatsu circle (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=3439).

Reading Shamo and REAL now.

[Kaiten]

Was Jisatsu Circle any good? I've been meaning to read it.

Re-read Bokurano (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=227), re-reading Hallucinations From the Womb (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=3665). Everything by Kitoh are must read, those two are particularly amazing.

[Charlie]

This is what I'm currently reading. In no particular order...
Bleach
One Piece
Psyren
Gantz
Ubel Blatt
Cross Game (because of anime)
Kimi ni Todoke (because of anime)
ID /re-read(Manhwa) :eyerollWhat I'm going read next /catch up are: Zetman and Guyver.

[Revilenigma]

Was Jisatsu Circle any good? I've been meaning to read it.
It's alright I guess, not very memorable though.

Reading Drifting Classroom volume 3.

[Googlez_kun]

Started Yotsubato!
It's great,going to buy the volumes on saturday

[Kaiten]

It's alright I guess, not very memorable though.
That's disappointing to hear. Had an interesting premise. May still read it at some point.



Started Yotsubato!
It's great,going to buy the volumes on saturday
Yotsubato! is really fun. Enjoy! Make sure to read Azumanga Daioh also. Same author, just as funny.

I'm going to read Push Man (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=7448) next.

[Googlez_kun]

Yotsubato! is really fun. Enjoy! Make sure to read Azumanga Daioh also. Same author, just as funny.

I'm going to read Push Man (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=7448) next.

Yeah i know,i allready have it on my "going to read" list^^
And since they are released in my country,i will buy the volumes.

[igotthegoods]

I'm currently finishing up with Homunculus (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=1525). Thanks to Kaiten, as always, for the rec! I liked it so much that I blew through the first 8 volumes in practically no time. :XD Will catch up later this evening. After that, I'm planning on reading Blame! (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=887) :amuse

[Black Lagoon]

A good one that's not written in my sig? :amuse

[slippy]

Homunculus is awesome, i need to catch up on it sometime.

[Kaiser Will]

Besides the ones that I was reading, through quite some time, I ,also, added on my list, about two months ago, HSD Kenichi, and it has been a week now I´ve completed to read Mahou Sensei Negima.

[~FrienD~]

picked up vagabond-is this series ongoing or over?
caught up with kekaishi

[Akiyama]

Vagabond is ongoing but it's going to end this year.

I'm going to read both Haco-(oneshot) and Lock On! as the scans gradually appear since Loack On! is the new WSJ series.
My sig is from Chii's Sweet Home, a manga that has every page in color, cute and funny series for all cat lovers.

[shinsengumi]

my -currently reading list- for ongoings

air gear
beelzebeb
berserk
bleach
claymore
code:breaker
deadman wonderland
d-gray man
fairy tail
fullmetal alchemist
katekyo hitman reborn
naruto
one piece
psyren
samurai deeper kyo
soul eater
vagabond

other than that, im sooooooooooo into houshin engi (http://www.onemanga.com/Houshin_Engi/) right now,already finished half the way down in a few days. you should must take a look, its just brilliant -battle of wits- despite its childish looks, you wont believe how deep the story becomes and how well planned everything is --right from the beginning ...and its also hilarious , kinda reminds me of belzeebub where one panel can be dead serious and the next one will crack you up laughing

[Mushashi]

Incarnate not really a manga but its plagerised off one. you guys should read it. its better then bleach hahahahahaha.

[Googlez_kun]

Incarnate not really a manga but its plagerised off one. you guys should read it. its better then bleach hahahahahaha.

Can i read online somewhere?

The publisher has already pulled it from shelves. Incarnate will never be seen again.

[Kaiten]

Please discuss incarnate on the homepage (http://mangahelpers.com/news/details/332) or in the Bleach section (http://mangahelpers.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1815916#post1815916). Anymore discussion in this thread will be deleted. Thanks.

[Googlez_kun]

Just finished Death Note.

Going to buy the volumes from Yotsubato! tomorrow.

[shaheer]

will read Half and Half (http://www.onemanga.com/Half_and_Half/) by Seo Kouji who is the manga ka of Kimi no Iru Machi (http://www.onemanga.com/Kimi_no_Iru_Machi/)

[Googlez_kun]

Half and Half was nice,at least i liked it.

[LilaChan]

Stardust Wink is again another adorable shoujo manga by Haruta Nana. Her mangas always have a very typical plot yet they are a joy to read (most importantly, it's not wangsty). As the characters are weird/quirky, the interaction between the characters are always interesting. Her art also improved, I'm glad she doesn't over use screentones. Arina Tanemura I'm looking at you.

But I honestly don't think she'll have a giant hit. She pretty much replaced Yoshizumi Wataru's place (the cute romance stories), since Yoshizumi draws josei nowadays.

[Kaiten]

Stardust Wink is adorable. I've fallen a little behind (I fall behind in everything :/) but it's such an adorable series. Nothing that will change the world but chapters always make me smile. Far more important in my mind. I started a thread (http://mangahelpers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=55374). It's very lonely if anyone wants to comment when the next chapter comes out :3

[Qc_stryder]

read 10 or so mangas recently. they werent exellent but they did their job of entertaining me. I am now reading gantz, wich is actually pretty good

[Kaiten]

c_k recommended I read Nononono (http://mangahelpers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=58533). I did, it was awesome. About a girl ski jumper who pretends to be a guy since there is no womens ski jump in the Olympics. It's by the mangaka of Elfen Lied. The art is instantly recognizable. I definitely recommend trying it!

Now I need to catch up on some series: KimiTodo, Bloody Monday 2, and Gamaran. Maybe a few others. Than I'll find something new to read.

[c_k]

I recently tried out the manga Hoshi no Samidare (http://mangahelpers.com/m/hoshi-no-samidare/). It's pretty interesting.

Here's the summary because I'm lazy, I'm copy/pasting:

The world is in mortal peril. Sir Noi Crezant, the Lizard Knight, has been sent to gain the aid of the great warrior Amamiya Yuuhi in hopes of finding the Princess Samidare and protecting the planet from the incredible 'Biscuit Hammer' poised to crack the Earth in two. Unfortunately Yuuhi wants no part of it, and the Princess doesn't prove to be the shining 'hero of justice' role model that Noi had hoped for.


The main character is more of an anti-hero since he doesn't want to save the world (and some other stuff, but I don't want to spoil it for anyone). The mangaka isn't the type to keep everyone alive so expect some touching deaths~ There are moments of comedy, but this manga isn't dark or anything.

You guys should check it out if you want a somewhat adventure-type manga with some powers mixed in. The good thing about this manga is that the scanlator is fast and so you can expect quick releases, although they're catching up to where the manga is at and then you'll have to wait for monthly releases. >.> Anyway, give it a shot~

[Kaiten]

Your last rec was amazing so I gave chapter one a try. Really good. Great sense of humor. Once I'm done catching up on KimiTodo I will give it a try.

[Charlie]

Currently reading Psyren (http://www.onemanga.com/Psyren/).

I'm just shuffling through some previous chapters. Great Manga By the way, its a fun read.

edit: Thanks to c_K.

I'm going to read Hoshi no something or the other next. :)

[LilaChan]

Shugo Chara season 1 is completed. Looks like encore would be a bunch of short stories of other characters with Shugo Chara Encore!...

Oh my god...ITS UTAU AND KUKAI....>//////////<. Did not expect that at all. Peach Pit did drop a hint or two for KukaiXUtau, but I thought it's just the same as AmuXKukai or AmuXKairi moments (the DS game had a route to Kukai despite you play as Amu). I was hoping to see more KukaiXUtau...

I squealed like a fangirl (wait...I am a fangirl) when Kukai kissed Utau...that was one big surprise. Utau in full blown deredere mode is too cute for words. Need to see this animated, I will kill Satelite if they don't animate this episode. I NEED TO HEAR MY DEREDERE UTAU/NANA-CHAN <3

I need to get back to my shoujo manga...been reading too much shounen lately. I need some sugar <3

[After_Image]

Going to read Addicted to Curry once I've caught up with Psyren.

[Bugzee]

I'm glad your reading Psyren G3! :thumbs


I gave Addicted to Curry a go, but I thought it was extremely boring. :bored Tell me what you think of it! I might give Yakitate!! Japan a go soon. :tem

[Googlez_kun]

Going to finish Basilisk on Monday.

Now that i read 3 volumes of Yotsubato!,i have to say that it is the funniest manga i have ever read!:lmao

[Drmke]

I recently tried out the manga Hoshi no Samidare (http://mangahelpers.com/m/hoshi-no-samidare/). It's pretty interesting.

Its funny because I have been thinking about reading that lately. Its all the posting the links to its releases, occasionally you read the summary :p

[Akiyama]

I finished catching up to Kuroko no Basket, I never realized how many color pages and extra pages it received for it's 1st year. You can tell Jump didn't want that series to die and I'm glad because not only is it a good sports manga, it's funny too. Next I will try some Sket Dance and then Reborn. But I always get sidetracked. >.<

[LilaChan]

Kuroko no Basket isn't half bad at all. For someone who doesn't like basketball at all, like me, found it enjoyable. There are so much potential, since sports manga needs time to soak into reader's mind.

Talking about sports manga. I'm about chapter 300 with Prince of Tennis. Now, what can I say about it? I've read the first 30 chapters like 3 months ago, found it quite bland. Watched a couple of 'over the top' clips from youtube and decided to give it another chance. In the end I do find it REALLY enjoyable and entertaining, it's not popular for nothing. I don't know how to explain it. Once you read more, you'll really love the characters and want to root for them.

I wouldn't say it's good in an artistic way, it's not a deep manga. I found the start to be bland because it played too straight as a sports manga. Eventually, it become some weird sports manga with flashy moves and narm moments, then it becomes much more entertaining. I'm really surprised that Konomi managed to keep the entertainment value up, or should I say it gets more entertaining the more you read it.

The manga itself wasn't as fangirl-orientated as I thought it would be. It's pretty neutral (other then the blue bishounen ghetto you generally get with any shounen manga that is not a harem manga). The art style isn't my favourite, but Konomi really knows how to the posture for tennis. I found the manga very easy to read, despite how sucky I am with sports. It's a good sports manga for people who might not like sports.

The anime, the musical and every other thing related are fangirl orientated. The anime made it even more over the top, purposely making 'It's so bad it's good' moments. The musical was just a bunch of 'ikemens' attempting to sing and dance with a tennis racket. The character singles just trying to rip fangirls off even more.

I always wondered why PoT is so popular, I finally understood. /is shot

[Drmke]

Read the first chapter of Kaitaishinso Zero and it was pretty good. Looks like its gonna be an interesting series.

Also, finally read Palepoli. Uh....yeah. lol I loved it but parts of it I will never be able to forget....if you've read it you know what parts.

[Rei Ayanami]

Kuroko no Basket isn't half bad at all. For someone who doesn't like basketball at all, like me, found it enjoyable. There are so much potential, since sports manga needs time to soak into reader's mind.

Talking about sports manga. I'm about chapter 300 with Prince of Tennis. Now, what can I say about it? I've read the first 30 chapters like 3 months ago, found it quite bland. Watched a couple of 'over the top' clips from youtube and decided to give it another chance. In the end I do find it REALLY enjoyable and entertaining, it's not popular for nothing. I don't know how to explain it. Once you read more, you'll really love the characters and want to root for them.

I wouldn't say it's good in an artistic way, it's not a deep manga. I found the start to be bland because it played too straight as a sports manga. Eventually, it become some weird sports manga with flashy moves and narm moments, then it becomes much more entertaining. I'm really surprised that Konomi managed to keep the entertainment value up, or should I say it gets more entertaining the more you read it.

The art style isn't my favourite, but Konomi really knows how to the posture for tennis. I found the manga very easy to read, despite how sucky I am with sports. It's a good sports manga for people who might not like sports.

The anime, the musical and every other thing related are fangirl orientated. The anime made it even more over the top, purposely making 'It's so bad it's good' moments. The musical was just a bunch of 'ikemens' attempting to sing and dance with a tennis racket. The character singles just trying to rip fangirls off even more.

I always wondered why PoT is so popular, I finally understood. /is shot
I thought this about One Piece. The "Why is this popular?". Though that was probably because of the art and the 4 kids version of One Piece anime.

[Googlez_kun]

Kuroko no Basket isn't half bad at all. For someone who doesn't like basketball at all, like me, found it enjoyable. There are so much potential, since sports manga needs time to soak into reader's mind.

Talking about sports manga. I'm about chapter 300 with Prince of Tennis. Now, what can I say about it? I've read the first 30 chapters like 3 months ago, found it quite bland. Watched a couple of 'over the top' clips from youtube and decided to give it another chance. In the end I do find it REALLY enjoyable and entertaining, it's not popular for nothing. I don't know how to explain it. Once you read more, you'll really love the characters and want to root for them.

I wouldn't say it's good in an artistic way, it's not a deep manga. I found the start to be bland because it played too straight as a sports manga. Eventually, it become some weird sports manga with flashy moves and narm moments, then it becomes much more entertaining. I'm really surprised that Konomi managed to keep the entertainment value up, or should I say it gets more entertaining the more you read it.

The manga itself wasn't as fangirl-orientated as I thought it would be. It's pretty neutral (other then the blue bishounen ghetto you generally get with any shounen manga that is not a harem manga). The art style isn't my favourite, but Konomi really knows how to the posture for tennis. I found the manga very easy to read, despite how sucky I am with sports. It's a good sports manga for people who might not like sports.

The anime, the musical and every other thing related are fangirl orientated. The anime made it even more over the top, purposely making 'It's so bad it's good' moments. The musical was just a bunch of 'ikemens' attempting to sing and dance with a tennis racket. The character singles just trying to rip fangirls off even more.

I always wondered why PoT is so popular, I finally understood. /is shot

I haven't read PoT,but when i see videos like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLYjEOD6AsA
it does seem quite ridiculous...

Wow. Intense. :blink Is that the real will of fire vs. power of hatred?

[Akiyama]

I'm reading Sket Dance now and I'm loving this slice of life school comedy. I've only read a few chapters but now I know why it won Shogakukan shonen award this year. The plot remains simple but the the characters with their vibrate personality makes this manga shine. I've looked at some of the volume covers and #08 (http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61rkNbOqCwL._SS500_.jpg) is the best. With a 2nd drama CD out in April it just has to get an anime soon.

[Kaiten]

I caught back up to KimiTodo. Chapter 39 was one of the all time great chapters. I'm glad Goody nagged me to start reading again >.>

I read Fetish (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=17817), a really intense, disturbing josei manga. Then I read Water. (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=5952), two brief chapters of shojo ai by the mangaka of Pumpkin and Mayonnaise, which I am now reading. Also read to one shots about personified inanimate objects: I am a Piano (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=40874) and the Female Fridge Number 1 (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=6975). The first was a touching goth-lolita story about a piano, personified as a young girl, remembering the various people who played her. In just eight pages the author conveyed how the way we treat our possessions can come to be reflected in the object itself, how a truly loved object can return our emotions. Female Fridge was just weird, I didn't think that highly of it.

[igotthegoods]

Oh no! Now I'm a nag? Sorry! I really didn't mean to be, but Kimitodo had been so good I couldn't help myself. :sweat I only had your best interest in mind, really. <33 Everyone should catch up on this series! The latest chapters have been amazing!

I've actually been reading a few things recently. I read a couple of volumes of Blame!, which I was enjoying. But then I realized what I was really in the mood to read was shoujo (blame the awesomeness of Kimitodo ch. 39 for this :XD). So, I put Blame! on hold temporarily and read a few other things, including Strobe Edge (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=13341) and Bokura wa Itsumo (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=15614). Next, I may go back to Blame! or I may start another shoujo/josei. Not sure yet... buuut I don't think my shoujo craving has been quite satiated. :p

[Charlie]

Any place I can read Volume one (scan or raw)of Hoshi no Samidare ?

It was recommended by c_k but the chapters are missing? :(

[igotthegoods]

@Charlie-kun: Try Snoopy Cool (http://www.snoopycool.com/manga/lucifer/index.html), or mangatraders.com (http://www.mangatraders.com/manga/series/4071), or there's always #lurk on IRC. ^^

[Akiyama]

I've been interested in more Shonen Sunday series so I decided to read Defense Devil (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=42191). I'm almost finished vol. 1 and the art reminds me of Death Note based on it's first color pages (http://www.mangatoshokan.com/read/Defense-Devil/Tenkai/1/5). A demon lawyer that's lost his powers and now is helping the victims that have died by declaring them innocent. It's funny and sidekick is cute. Volume 4 goes on sale Thursday and I hope people will buy it so there will be no cancellation.

[Kaiten]

Oh no! Now I'm a nag? Sorry! I really didn't mean to be, but Kimitodo had been so good I couldn't help myself. :sweat I only had your best interest in mind, really. <33 Everyone should catch up on this series! The latest chapters have been amazing!

Maybe :oh

The last ten chapters of Kimi were so good, you did what you had to do.

Strobe Edge is love. Every shojo fan should read it.

[shaheer]

Highschool of the dead as its back from Hiatus !

[Drmke]

Started Bambino! and Piano no Mori. Not far enough into Piano no Mori to have a good idea of how the entire series will be but so far its been really enjoyable. Bambino! on the other hand is great. I am seriously loving it so far. Everyone needs to read it!

[Googlez_kun]

Just started BIOMEGA and Blade of the Immortal and picked up Vagabond,Fairy Tail andGin Tama again.

[Drmke]

A new manga peaked my interest recently. I'm going to start reading The Country of Tanabata (http://mangahelpers.com/m/thecountryoftanabata) soon. Its being scanned by The Project Scanlations (http://mangahelpers.com/s/theproject). Its an oldie and pretty short (4 volumes) but, as with most manga that run in Big Comic Spirits, it looks really good.

[igotthegoods]

That one sounds really interesting, Dermie. *adds it to the list* ^^

Like Googlez, I'm reading some Nihei. However, instead of Biomega, I've resumed reading Blame! The art is amazingly detailed and even though there's very little dialogue, the story is still very engaging and exciting. I'm really enjoying it. :nuts Biomega is up next for me~

[Googlez_kun]

Before reading Biomega i read some chapters of Blame!,but Biomega's story grapped my intrest quicker,so i just went along with it for now.Blame! is next on my list^^

Started Highschool of the Dead as well and i have to say that it is not as bad as i expected.It really gives me this great zombie feeling that i miss in movies nowadays.

[Kaiten]

I just reread Biomega. Great series, you'll definitely like it. Since it's not a spoiler (promise), that's where my sig is from.
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Some updates: I read Fetish (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=17817) and Pumpkin and Mayonnaise (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=5112). Both are josei, both extraordinary. Fetish is five short stories about obsession and displacement. Pumpkin and Mayonnaise reminds me of Inio, a complicated story about accepting adulthood.

I've been in a Nihei mood, I'm rereading Blame then Noise. After that I need a lighter, happier read so I'll resume reading Akagami no Shrayukihime (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=16482), what I had started before my Nihei marathon began.

[Drmke]

Read the first volume of The Country of Tanabata (Tanabata no Kuni) (http://mangahelpers.com/m/thecountryoftanabata) a little while ago and it was quite good. Its by the mangaka of Parasyte and Historie. Its got mystery mixed with supernatural elements. You can only read it by downloading it form The Project Scanlation (http://mangahelpers.com/s/theproject)'s site but its worth it.

[Kaiten]

Finished rereading Blame. A masterpiece, one of the great manga ever - anyone who has not read it should. All of Nihei's series are addictive; the art, the characters, the ambiguity; his manga are complete worlds. It's been a couple of years since I last read Blame, Biomega, and Abara. All were just as rewarding the second time. Add Noise (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=2275) to that list. I skipped it when I first started reading Nihei but made up for it now. Six chapters plus a short one shot and the pilot of Blame, Noise is essential. Don't make my mistake and skip it. Save it for after Blame. I also read Blame 2, a good if inessential one shot. I've fallen a few chapters behind on Knights of Sidonia. It's not as good as his older series but still better than most manga. Before I start something new I think I'll catch up.

[Lee Son]

eh i started psyren, beezelbub and am reading veritas, bakuman, the breaker, naruto bleach,vineland saga, berserk,fairy tail, Karate Shoukoushi Kohinata Minoru, and op
so happy high school of the dead is off hiatus though

[Revilenigma]

Finished Tokyo Zombie (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=29710), funniest manga I've read in a long while.

[Kaiten]

I dl'ed that, it's down the line a bit but definitely intend to read. I started Japan as Viewed By 17 Creators (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=7937) which is phenomenal. A mix of French and Japanese, each writing a one shot about a place in Japan. Before that I read Happiness (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=14591) by Furuya. Like a lot of his series it's about the shallowness of youth and the possibility of growing up, looking past the surface and making deeper connections.

My list keeps getting longer. I need to read , [url=http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=33706]Yukiko's Spinach (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=29710Tokyo Zombie[/url), Kinderbook (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=3544), Ciguatera (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=2017), and Rivers Edge. (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=5489)

[Lee Son]

i just started to read noritaka and it is hilarious

[Revilenigma]

I dl'ed that, it's down the line a bit but definitely intend to read. I started Japan as Viewed By 17 Creators (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=7937) which is phenomenal. A mix of French and Japanese, each writing a one shot about a place in Japan. Before that I read Happiness (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=14591) by Furuya. Like a lot of his series it's about the shallowness of youth and the possibility of growing up, looking past the surface and making deeper connections.


While reading Japan as Viewed By 17 Creators I laughed out loud when the two main characters of Tokyo zombie make a cameo(on pg119).

[Qc_stryder]

I recently read ga-rei, but stopped not long after the kyuubi arc

now I need help from someone who knows the whole story
this may be slightly off topic, but this the last place I have left (ga-rei thread is dead) depending on the response I might keep reading it-please help!

I read until about 2 chapters after the kyuubi arc, but I got pissed off when kagura woke up and she had lost her memory- I really hate it when a character loses their memory right when they finally realize their love. I was really hoping that she woud regain her memory and love kensuke again so I did what you are not supposed to do and I googled to see and, well, ended up on wikipedia. I know that wikipedia ruins mangas but if kagura doesnt end up with kensuke I really see no point in continuing because I am very touchy on how a manga ends. if I dont like the ending I can end up depressed and lost in thoughts for up to a few days. anyways I couldnt tell what really happend from what was written on there but it seems as tho the story may of have of taken a yuri turn and I'm not shure about kensuke's fate. if kagura and kensuke end up together I'l keep reading and if not I wont. so please tell me if they do and if not what happens. I really hope I wont have to make up my own ending and cut it short after kyuubi arc

on an other note I just finished reading mastermation master kurosawa- I was suprised by how good it was and it had a good ending. the name might not make you want to read it but check it out anyways, you might end up liking it if you keep reading pass the gross parts

[~*Enigma*~]

Naruto, Bleach, One Piece, Full Metal Alchemist, Katekyo Hitman Reborn, Psyren (recently started), and Hunter x Hunter (way behind)

[~FrienD~]

finished
20th-21st century boys-epic win
Reading sankarea

I'm out of titles to read! i need something romantic comedy with ecchi but not hardcore ecchi(i need something like love hina)

is kiss x sis ongoing? or did groups dropped it? any scanlation still working on it?

[zaidooun]

finished : Naruto Bleach One Piece Fairy Tail Soul Eater Air Gear D.Gray-Man Eyeshield 21 AIKI The Breaker Veritas Beelzebub Historys Strongest Disciple Kenichi XBlade Defense Devil "Until Death Do Us Part"(favorite) now i'm reading Kurohime
i can't wait for the next chapters

[Kaiser Will]

Since last week I´ve started reading some manhwa, and I´m quite surprised with the quality of some authors that I picked, well it´s just one but, I really like his work and want to introduce to you Unbalance x Unbalance and Onihime VS.
Thought the Korean has a way to go when it comes with manga those ones are really on the same level, IMHO, as the japanese counterparts.

[Edek]

i started Arago... Yotsuya-Senpai... and Lock-on.. o/

[~FrienD~]

Since last week I´ve started reading some manhwa, and I´m quite surprised with the quality of some authors that I picked, well it´s just one but, I really like his work and want to introduce to you Unbalance x Unbalance and Onihime VS.
Thought the Korean has a way to go when it comes with manga those ones are really on the same level, IMHO, as the japanese counterparts.-yeah that's why they hate each other, however it's easy to differentiate the two when it comes to story plots or art.

Anyways gonna take-on sket dance for now.
caught up:sankarea

[Drmke]

I'm out of titles to read! i need something romantic comedy with ecchi but not hardcore ecchi(i need something like love hina)

Try GE~Good Ending~ Its a really good romantic comedy series.

[Charlie]

Anyone read B-reaction (http://www.onemanga.com/B_Reaction/)? Short but nice-my reckie.

[Drmke]

Added a new manga to my "Plan to read list", Heads. (http://mangahelpers.com/m/heads) Its being scanned by Imangascans and they have only released six chapters so far so it won't be hard to catch up. Seems to have an interesting plot.

[Rei Ayanami]

The World God Only Knows is the last manga I started.

[Qc_stryder]

Since last week I´ve started reading some manhwa, and I´m quite surprised with the quality of some authors that I picked, well it´s just one but, I really like his work and want to introduce to you Unbalance x Unbalance and Onihime VS.
Thought the Korean has a way to go when it comes with manga those ones are really on the same level, IMHO, as the japanese counterparts.

yeah I've read a few of his series (aflame inferno, freezing, legend of maian, onihime vs, rebirth, zero and started kuro kami) but my favorite is probobly freezing. you should check it out

[Kaiten]

I finished Japan as Viewed By 17 Creators, available here. (http://anethumgraveole.wordpress.com/) Split between Japanese and French artists the former write comics capturing the spirit of where in Japan they were born, the latter spent two weeks in a single location, describing what they saw from a foreign perspective. An excellent introduction to the Franco/Japanese la nouvelle manga (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_nouvelle_manga) movement "Japan" features such brilliant artists as Daisuke Igrashi, Taiyo Matsumoto, Jiro Taniguchi, Kan Takahama, Frederic Boilet, Nicolas de Crecy, and Joann Sfar.

I also read the first translated chapter of the manhwa Pink Lady (http://mangahelpers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=59688). Next, I'm planning on reading Kinderbook (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=3544).

Anyone interested in alternative manga should check anethum graveole, the site I linked to above. He's scanlated quite a few notable series over the last few weeks in addition to "Japan". I need to explore the other series he's done soon. He's doing some good work, making these titles available is a huge service to the online manga community.

[p1xel]

Hmm...mangass??OH YEAH!

Psyren
Bakuman
D.Gray-man
Fairy Tail
Defense Devil
Claymore
Bleach
Blazer Drive

Oh and few new titles like 8.1 Yamada or Tomorrows:P

(Sequence isn`t accidental:P)

[Kaiser Will]

-yeah that's why they hate each other, however it's easy to differentiate the two when it comes to story plots or art.

Anyways gonna take-on sket dance for now.
caught up:sankarea

Yeah, I realized it in the first time I read them, but still Unbalance x Unbalance REALLY got my attention, and I´m very meticulous of what I like, it has to be something special.
That´s problably the reason why I droped Naruto and Bleach a year ago.


yeah I've read a few of his series (aflame inferno, freezing, legend of maian, onihime vs, rebirth, zero and started kuro kami) but my favorite is probobly freezing. you should check it out

I know, I read all of those out too. Freezing was good but the story doesn´t seems to progress that much.
But try to read Unbalance x Unbalance, it´s very good.

[Kayzerd]

Currently reading Mahou Sensei Negima and Gamble Fish.

[igotthegoods]

Finished up with Biomega recently. As I was promised, it was not quite as good as Blame!, but still amazing. Loved it.

I also just finished up the first volume of Cross Game recently. Wow, what a great and unexpected start to the series! I would never spoil, but the final chapter of the first volume was not what I was expecting at all. Now I'm really intrigued to keep on reading ^^

[GEshode]

Currently reading a lot of stuff:

K-ON!
No Bra
FMA
Bakuman
Detective Conan
Magic Kaito
Minamike
Adventure Boys (finished)
Liar Game
Fairy Tail
One Piece
Yakitate Japan
Liar Game Roots of A (finished)

[Kaiten]

I finished Pure Trance (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=5062) yesterday. Imagine tokidoki accessories with gratuitous random nudity, drug abuse, S&M, and violence. It was awesome. More Mizuno Junko manga in English would be greatly appreciated.

I also read Tokyo Zombie (http://anethumgraveole.wordpress.com/2010/03/27/tokyo-zombie/). Very funny, strange manga. Not a favorite but a very good read.

[damane08]

Kurohime
Lock On!
Berserk
Naruto
Bleach
One Piece
Fairy Tail
Hajime no Ippo
Historys Strongest Disciple Kenichi
Katekyo Hitman Reborn!
Hunter X Hunter
Mahou Sensei Negima!
Claymore
Soul Eater
D.Gray-Man
Kekkaishi
Beelzebub
Yureka
Psyren
Kyou Kara Ore Wa
Gamaran
Defense Devil
Cage of Eden
Nurarihyon no Mago
Deadman Wonderland
Ao no Exorcist
Yankee-kun to Megane-chan
Baki - Son of Ogre
ULTIMO
Kongoh Bancho
To Aru Majutsu no Index
Ping
Jackals
Violinist of Hameln - Shchelkunchik
Embalming
Ocha Nigosu
Yotsubato!

That's what i'm currently reading and i have like 15 or so new ones to read as well.
i completely caught up to Berserk a few days ago and it is just amazing, it's literally the perfect manga for me.

Also; any suggestions? like real good ones with a lot blood and guts.

[benelori]

Also; any suggestions? like real good ones with a lot blood and guts.
Try Dogs: Bullets and carnage

[Drmke]

Also; any suggestions? like real good ones with a lot blood and guts.

If you haven't read Gantz yet, that's a great one if you're looking for blood and guts.

[Akiyama]

I started Giant Killing this week. It's my first soccer-football series for me. i know there's the very popular Captain Tsubasa but that can always wait. I also suggest watching Giant Killing anime. I think all sports manga if they are worthy should receive an anime. Makes it more realistic.

[~FrienD~]

okay i've caught up with GE, to be honest i don't find it good. I need more romance-comedy-ecchi something as good as ichigo100%(anedoki was too short) or as good as kimi ni todoke. any suggestions?

[Kaiten]

Try Suzuka (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=787). The fanservice is more explicit than Ichigo ;)
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I read Kindai Renai (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=36563), Mukashi no Hanashi (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=17818) and Door to Heaven (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=46148) by Kaoru Fujiwara (http://www.mangaupdates.com/authors.html?id=1308). She has quickly become one of my favorite mangaka ever. Her stories are dark, complex, subtle, occasionally magic realist mediation's on obsession, possession, desire, longing, trauma, guilt, and acceptance. Start with Mukashi, so far my favorite, than move on to the darker Fetish (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=17817). Kindai Renai is also excellent but is not as good an introduction to her work.

[Drmke]

Just started reading Emerging (http://mangahelpers.com/m/emerging) today. Its a Morning series so you know its gotta be good. Also, I plan to start reading Sangatsu no Lion (http://mangahelpers.com/m/3gatsunolion) soon. After reading Hikaru no Go a while back, I kinda wanted to read a manga involving shogi. And finally, and I'm almost ashamed to say this, I started reading the newly scanned manga Minna Daisuki Marutarou (http://mangahelpers.com/m/minna-daisuki-marutarou). Its a gag and its actually retardedly funny. If you want to know what its about just click the link and you'll see. And if you wonder who pointed this manga out, you can think your friendly Psyren mod Wowzers ;)

[Wowzers]

Thanks Dermie! :scry

To set the record straight my actual reaction to this manga was:

Well, I have to say.... WTF (http://mangahelpers.com/m/minna-daisuki-marutarou)!!??
But since you liked it so much, chapter 2 is out. :XD

[damane08]

Try Dogs: Bullets and carnage


Oh man, the title says it all. I'm about to start reading it right now, thanks for recommendation.
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If you haven't read Gantz yet, that's a great one if you're looking for blood and guts.



Haven't read it yet, it will be next after Dogs - Bullets & Carnage, so i'll read it later tonight, thx man.

[Akiyama]

No wowzers No (I did read chapter 2 =.=)

The last series I read with an ecchi genre was Ane Doki. Another series I put on hold is Dr. Rurru since a chapter is missing in the scans. In order to fill this gap I've decided to pick up Kimi no Iru Machi. Same group that did Ane Doki, Red Hawks provides great scans. I found this series by looking at the cover of volume 9 (http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa197/esker08/volumes/Kimi_no_Iru_Machi_9.jpg). It caught my eye for some reason.

[shaheer]

i just started Orange Yane no Chiisana Ie and Lets Lagoon

[Akainu]

Started to read Blame! lately. Don't know why I discarded it before, anyway thanks eni o/
(yes I know I'm late, but there are simply too many manga out there :P)

[~FrienD~]

suzuka,dna2,gacha gacha capsule/secret, hatsukoi limited,anedoki,ichigo 100%,I's,kimikiss,lilimkiss,lovehina,MAI-hime/otome,Mx0,parallel,pretty face,rosario vampire,to-love-ru,video girl,tsuiteru kanojo,...others i've caught on but latest chaps are delayed

started reading...pink lady and some other shoujo
i'm...again out of quality romantic-comedy-ecchi titles to read so now i'm reading shoujo for a change.Even bender-genders seems a good read, could this lead to a new fetish...
gonna read defense devil nxt

[Revilenigma]

Reading Buraiden Gai (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=10093), so far so good.

[Googlez_kun]

Sooo,i want to start Berserk.
Now i saw that it seems to not start with chapter 1,but with chapter 0A,0B,OC,etc...
So where am i supposed to start now?Don't know if the chapter before 1 are something like an introduction or what?...

[igotthegoods]

Started to read Blame! lately. Don't know why I discarded it before, anyway thanks eni o/
(yes I know I'm late, but there are simply too many manga out there :P)

Awesome, Aka! Blame! is fantastic~ (See my current avy/sig ;)) I'm glad you picked it back up again. ^^

As for what I've been reading, I took a short break from Cross Game to read a few 1-volume series that I've been wanting to try: Japan as Viewed by 17 Creators (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=7937), Yukiko's Spinach (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=33706), Rakuen (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=5957), and Fetish (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=17817). All were wonderful and I would highly recommend to any fans of alternative manga. :thumbs

[Revilenigma]

Sooo,i want to start Berserk.
Now i saw that it seems to not start with chapter 1,but with chapter 0A,0B,OC,etc...
So where am i supposed to start now?Don't know if the chapter before 1 are something like an introduction or what?...

I just checked mangatoshokan and I don't remember it having such a weird numbering scheme. I know 0a is the beginning but the rest of the zero's seem to jump to random chapters in the manga. :blink

[Kaiten]

Sooo,i want to start Berserk.
Now i saw that it seems to not start with chapter 1,but with chapter 0A,0B,OC,etc...
So where am i supposed to start now?Don't know if the chapter before 1 are something like an introduction or what?...

http://mangahelpers.com/s/the-hawks/readonline/81748/1

[Googlez_kun]

I just checked mangatoshokan and I don't remember it having such a weird numbering scheme. I know 0a is the beginning but the rest of the zero's seem to jump to random chapters in the manga. :blink

That do is weird :/

i guess i will just read it on the link Kaiten provided,though i still want to know why they did it like this:headscratch

[CBlitz]

reading Solanin...its probably one of the better slices of life I've read, haven't actually read that many lol. Its short too, you should all give it a shot

[Googlez_kun]

reading Solanin...its probably one of the better slices of life I've read, haven't actually read that many lol. Its short too, you should all give it a shot

Just read the first chapter,very nice!

[Kaiten]

reading Solanin...its probably one of the better slices of life I've read, haven't actually read that many lol. Its short too, you should all give it a shot

Just read the first chapter,very nice!

Inio is one of my favorite mangaka. Glad you both like. I highly recommend reading everything by him that'sscanlated. Try Sekai no Owari to Yoakemae (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=38428) and Nijigahara Holograph (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=6515) next.

[CBlitz]

finished Solanin....

honestly I'm speechless. It hit way too close to home. The most emotional I've ever read. I'm gonna read everything this mangaka has done...

also read Hotel (http://www.mangatoshokan.com/read/Hotel/Kotonoha/1), its a really good oneshot

[~FrienD~]

hmm i see the fuss over solanin... and hmm... might as well give a try
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hmm finished solanin as well...kinda left me like: huh! what'll happen now? or "it hunged up?(does all slice of life do that? if so ,i'll never read the likes again it makes me lonely)
anyways its a good read.

[Bugzee]

I'm planning to start reading Otogi Zoshi asap, it'll most probably happen once I get rid of these stupid deadlines and exams lol. I also plan on catching up with HxH, Berserk, Gantz & Reborn.

Damn. I'm so behind with my manga reading. :darn

[Googlez_kun]

Finally started reading FMA \o/

Almost finished Solanin.
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finished Solanin and i have to totally agree with CBlitz,i'm speechless.

Only in 28 chapters i was able to really feel for the characters and all that.
Really emotional manga,one of my favourites.

[Drmke]

Well hell, guess I'll check out Solanin too :p It better be as good as you guys are making it out to be...

[igotthegoods]

That's right... follow the crowd! :yelling

:XD

Kidding, of course. But luckily, in this case, the crowd is actually leading you to something amazing! :nuts It's really as good as they say. Seriously, once you read some Inio, it's almost guaranteed that you will be hooked~

I'm currently finishing up Ciguatera (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=2017). So far, I'm liking it. It's a nice Seinen slice of life. Plenty of humor with some dark elements thrown in there, too. Aaaaand since I'm still in a Seinen mood, I think I'm going to check out either Ultra Heaven (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=8051) or Saturn Apartments (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=11060) next.

[Kaiten]

Read Ultra Heaven. F***ing nuts. Mind boggling. I started a thread (http://mangahelpers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=60446) and stickied it. Once my brain comprehends what I read I'll comment there.

Back to catching up on Goodnight Punpun (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=11346) and Takemitsu Zamurai (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=9962), both of which I neglected for to long.

[Asarii]

I recently picked up on Nodame Cantabile from a friend's recommendation. I've also started reading some old school JUMP mangas such as Yu Yu Hakusho, Rurouni Kenshin, and Shaman King.

I have a long list of other series I would like to read, but I think I can only manage those that are already completed.

[cha kawai]

currently reading skip beat n hayate x blade, just so amusing

[~FrienD~]

started reading GTO
will read naruto next(hope it doesn't bore me starting from chap 1)

[Googlez_kun]

started reading GTO
will read naruto next(hope it doesn't bore me starting from chap 1)

What i can say is that the first chapters were the best for me.Art-wise and story-wise,so don't worry:p

[Drmke]

started reading GTO
will read naruto next(hope it doesn't bore me starting from chap 1)

GTO is great so you will definitely enjoy that. And don't worry, even with all the complaints it gets, Naruto is still a very enjoyable series especially the first half like Googlez said. You will like it much more than you think :)

[~FrienD~]

wow! finished gto in a 1 1/2 day marathon(the best school series there was ever), begun reading naruto and will read "hajime no ippo" next also GTO side stories are next too

[Zeltrax]

I recently picked up on Nodame Cantabile from a friend's recommendation. .

Same.
Picked up the anime for Nodame Cantabile though,
not the manga.
it's awesome, cos I can hear the music, not just text.
Anyway, I'm going to read Solanin that you guys are so hype about O_O

[~FrienD~]

wew caught up with naruto(tiring indeed), half way there in "hajime no ippo", finished/caught-up young GTO, and caught up with GTO shonan.
Gonna read baccano! next.
do you guys have any suggestion for a good mecha manga(no fantasy-mecha please, i've been reading kurogane no line barrel, and geass spin-offs so far, and evangelion)

[Kaiten]

If you want mecha read Bokurano (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=227). Really brilliant, gut wrenching series. It is mecha but much more than that. And a good introduction to alternative manga. Mangaka Kitoh Mohiro is one of my favorites.

[GomuGomu_Getsuga]

I've started Hunter X Hunter, En Passant, and Kenichi.

[Googlez_kun]

Just bought the first volume of Kyokai no Rinne from the manga-ka of Inuyasha and Ranma 1/2,Rumiko Takahashi.
All i can say is that she has not lost her touch at all and it is an entertaining manga.

[~FrienD~]

finished bokurano tnx for the suggestion, only a hundred chapters left before i catch up to hajime no ippo, started reading 1/2 prince

[Kaiten]

You like Bokurano? Good to hear.

[Arrogance]

Just started reading Defense Devil at the request of Akiyama I believe :XD. This is like the 3rd manga he has recommended to me that I've liked, lol.

[xi0]

Currently reading FMA since it's going to end soon. Up through 14 volumes and I don't know why I didn't start it sooner. It's such a good manga.

[3c]

Currently reading FMA since it's going to end soon. Up through 14 volumes and I don't know why I didn't start it sooner. It's such a good manga.

Duh :eyeroll

It only gets better and better until the most epic climax ever. Enjoy. Finally you started :amuse

[CBlitz]

if you all liked Bokurano, I suggest checking out Narutaru (http://myanimelist.net/manga/1153/Shadow_Star), its similarly twisted and awesome

anyway for now, I'm reading a whole lot of stuff at the moment, but mostly Majin Tantei Nougami Neuro, its a pretty awesome dark humor/gag manga

[igotthegoods]

Currently reading FMA since it's going to end soon. Up through 14 volumes and I don't know why I didn't start it sooner. It's such a good manga.

Yay! I'm glad you're liking it so much. And 3cmm is totally right. It only gets better. :amuse

I'm currently finishing up with Cross Game (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=660). It's the first manga I've read by Adachi and I can already say that I'm completely hooked. It's a wonderfully bittersweet story and certainly not your typical shounen. Please don't let the art put you off, the writing is fantastic. Really, storytelling at its best. I will be reading more Adachi for sure. ^^

Next up is 20th Century Boys, which I have put off for faaaaar too long. :darn

[Kaiten]

I'm also reading Cross Game but am further behind. Just like Goody said; don't worry about the art, it grows on you. Don't worry if you like the genre, if you're a manga fan you will enjoy it.

I also read chapter 1 of Gunjo (http://mangahelpers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=60808). Only the first chapter is out, and it was pretty intense on it's own. To soon to pass judgment but I will keep reading.


Currently reading FMA since it's going to end soon. Up through 14 volumes and I don't know why I didn't start it sooner. It's such a good manga.

Glad you like. Some of the best parts of the series are still coming up. Volume 15 is quite intense, a lot starts to make more sense after, even if you were not confused.


if you all liked Bokurano, I suggest checking out Narutaru (http://myanimelist.net/manga/1153/Shadow_Star), its similarly twisted and awesome

anyway for now, I'm reading a whole lot of stuff at the moment, but mostly Majin Tantei Nougami Neuro, its a pretty awesome dark humor/gag manga

I haven't read Nautaru. I really need to soon. I've read both of Kitoh's short story collections. I highly recommend Hallucination From the Womb, if you haven't read. I've also being planning to read Neuro for a long time. I had started it when Phase 3 did chapter one, quite some time ago, but there was so little scanlated then I decided to wait. It will probably be one of my next reads.

[Arrogance]

Finished catching up to Defense Devil, wasn't too hard to do, really lovin it. I also decided to start FMA. I've seen the anime on tv many times out of order but never got to reading the manga so now's a better time than never to start reading it.

[Kaiten]

Someone else checking out FMA \o/
Enjoy :)

Any body reading this who hasn't read 20th Century Boys yet? If you have not, do so. It's a classic, should be considered a standard. Every manga fan should at least try it.

[Arrogance]

Defense Devil
This is a great manga. Mephisto Bart Kucabara is a devil lawyer. In order to return to the demon world that he was exiled from he needs to collect enough Dark Matter. To do so he creates a plan to claim the Dark Matter from the souls of sinners sentenced to hell. Prove the soul's innocence and the Dark Matter becomes his.
Yea, I just started reading and finished catching up to this. It really is awesome. I like how the plot progresses too and changes as it moves on. I like where the series is going and I have high hopes for what they do next.

[Googlez_kun]

Someone else checking out FMA \o/
Enjoy :)

Any body reading this who hasn't read 20th Century Boys yet? If you have not, do so. It's a classic, should be considered a standard. Every manga fan should at least try it.

QFT!
I read it about a year ago and it was simply amazing!
Just as Kaiten said,if you have not read it yet,do so.

[Kaiten]

I personally see it as a manga essential, Monster too. Urasawa is a great mangaka, he writes the best the suspense series I've ever read.

[~FrienD~]

read it pips, you'll find your self one with the cosmos, after all we're "Friends", best scifi ,story at least for me

[shaheer]

just started Pink Lady (http://www.onemanga.com/Pink_Lady/),a josei manhwa, i generally dont read shojo and josei s but this one is special the artist is an art graduate and the artowrk is the best of what i ve seen so far... the best part every pg is colored

[Arrogance]

Right now I'm putting FMA on hold to give Fairy Tail a shot. I'll get back on FMA soon don't worry guys, lol. I just wanted a change of pace for a while. So far I'm not hating Fairy Tail, at least I have not found a reason to stop reading it but its not the best thing I've ever read at the same time. I'm gonna keep going for now and hope for the best :)

[shaheer]

i am thinking of reading Children of the sea (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=7511) the reviews were very positive so i ll give it a shot

[Kaiten]

Children of the Sea is phenomenal. I'm reading via the books, so I'm only up to volume 2 but that's more than is available online, I think. Volume 3 comes out in a month, I'm looking forward to that.

[shaheer]

kaiten senpai where ever i go(om Mangatraders) i find chap 1-8 i think thats vol 1 only....not that i caught up but can you give me the links for vol 2

[junaidak9]

I am currently reading
Bleach
Berserk ....tired of it already but still following
Claymore
FairyTail
Full Contact
GetBackers
Tenjou Tenge
Until Death Do Us Part
XXXHolic

Next on my list to read are:
Ares
Beelzebub
Gantz
Id [Manwah]
Katekyo Hitman Reborn
Kekkaishi
Kurenai
Kurohime
Luck Stealer
Naruto
Psyren
many more.....

[Googlez_kun]

just started Pink Lady (http://www.onemanga.com/Pink_Lady/),a josei manhwa, i generally dont read shojo and josei s but this one is special the artist is an art graduate and the artowrk is the best of what i ve seen so far... the best part every pg is colored

started it too

[Arrogance]

One Manga finally got their more explicit mangas back up. Their solution was a new site 1000manga :XD. Now I can get back to reading Deadman Wonderland and Zetman instead of having to keep googling for other sites that have them :D.

[Kaiten]

kaiten senpai where ever i go(om Mangatraders) i find chap 1-8 i think thats vol 1 only....not that i caught up but can you give me the links for vol 2

That's as far as it's scanlated. Volume 2 is available for sale in the states.

[shaheer]

OHHHHH noooooo then what abt the ones not in US any ray of hope like say any Kind Generous Benevolent Selfless person (say ....you ) will spend his time over scanning the chaps and release it online for the Poor Deprived Expecting Individuals like me :wtf

[Revilenigma]

Marathoning through Monster and Real right now, after I might start Banana Fish or Mother Sarah, or continue Takemitsu Zamurai.

[CBlitz]

Imma start Psyren since its apparently another good title running in Jump

[3c]

Imma start Psyren since its apparently another good title running in Jump

Good call. Hope you'll like it. The Psyren section needs to grow. If you're bored after the first chapters (I wasn't), just give it some time. It really kicks in at around chapter 5-7 IIRC.

[CBlitz]

Good call. Hope you'll like it. The Psyren section needs to grow. If you're bored after the first chapters (I wasn't), just give it some time. It really kicks in at around chapter 5-7 IIRC.

no worries, its beginning can't be as bad as Nurarihyon no Mago's or Negima's (worst I've read) and they're currently some of the best shounen around. Besides a lot of people have told me that the beginning is meh but it has awesome pacing and gets great

[3c]

Psyren sure has great pacing, and you'll get completely drawn in after a short while. Mysteries and questions get answered rather quickly too so you gain interest when learning things here and there. Literally all the side characters rock and hold importance so that's great too.

Mago and Negima are also titles I've yet to read, sigh.


Any body reading this who hasn't read 20th Century Boys yet? If you have not, do so. It's a classic, should be considered a standard. Every manga fan should at least try it.

I'm considering starting on 20th Century Boys, but I'm a little torn about which manga to prioritize. I really don't have the patience to read several "longer" manga anymore, so I have to read one at a time, take a long break and then maybe read another. Should 20th Century Boys be put at the top of the "to read" list?

[CBlitz]

yes
yes
yes
yes

while you're at it, watch Monster and read Pluto, everything by Urasawa is amazing

[shaheer]

i reckon 20 th to be the prime of your list its a MASTERPIECE, one of the best thriller i ve read and will ever read. Monster and Pluto r Good as well.But all these r for u if you like thriller that is, Monster has an anime series as well...
as for Urasawa he is beyond doubt the best mangaka of this time but Pluto had Osamu Tezuka along as well.
Any way another recommendation that is if you havent read it yet try Nausicaa by Miazaki.This one has a level of its own like 20 th and 21 th century boys

for Psyren....i d k it was good picking up pace and good development but lately the time jumps and the consequence s are a bit messed up dont you think?

[Arrogance]

AWESOME! I officially have caught up to Fairy Tail. I really love it. Now I can get back to readying FMA :). So right now that means I'm reading 13 manga's in total:

Bleach
Naruto
Bakuman
Beelzebub
Psyren
Gantz
Liar Game
Zetman
D. Gray-Man
Deadman Wonderland
Defense Devil
Fairy Tail
Fullmetal Alchemist

[Akiyama]

20th Century Boys
Addicted to Curry
Ao no Exorcist
Aphorism
Arago
BB Project
Bakuman
Beelzebub
Bengo!
Billy Bat
Black Jack
Bleach
Bloody Monday
Cage of Eden
Cat of Alba Roze
Change 123
Chii's Sweet Home
Children of the Sea
Countrouble
Claymore
D.Gray-Man
Darren Shan
Deadman Wonderland
Detroit Metal City
Desert Punk
Detective Conan
Deus Ex Machina
Dogs: Bullets and Carnage
Dr. Rurru
Drifters
Eliminate Dangerous Doctors
Esoragoto
FLAGS
Flat & Flow
Gamaran
Gamble Fish
Gantz
Giant Killing
Gintama
Good Ending
Grim Reaper
Haigakura
Heart no Kuni no Alice
Heroman
Historie
Hokenshitsu no Shinigami
HunterXHunter
Ikigami
Kiben Gakuha, Yotsuya Sensei no Kaidan
Kimi ni Todoke
Kimi no Iru Machi
Kokou no Hito
Kyoukai no Rinne
Kuroko no Basket
Kuroshitsuji
Let's Lagoon
Liar Game
Livingstone
Lock On!
Lost+Brain
Medaka Box
Metallica Metalluca
Moyasimon
Nabari no Ou
Naruto
Nodame Cantabile
Nononono
Nurarihyon no Mago
One Outs
One Piece
Otaku no Musume-san
Phoenix
Pysren
Q & A
Real
Saint Young Men
Say Hello to Black Jack
Shin Prince of Tennis
Self
Shut Hell
Sket Dance
Sidooh
Soul Eater
Switch
Team Medical Dragon
Tegami Bachi
The Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service
Toriko
Ultimo
Usogui
Vagabond
Waters
What a Wonderful World
Yotsuba&?
Yugo
ZetmanAne Doki
Death Note
Monster
Pluto
YuYu Hakusho
I'll read Cross Game, FMA, Reborn, and Fairy Tail someday in the future. :/

[Arrogance]

20th Century Boys
Addicted to Curry
Ao no Exorcist
Aphorism
BB Project
Bakuman
Beelzebub
Bengo!
Billy Bat
Black Jack
Bleach
Bloody Monday
Cage of Eden
Cat of Alba Roze
Change 123
Chii's Sweet Home
Children of the Sea
Countrouble
Claymore
D.Gray-Man
Darren Shan
Deadman Wonderland
Detroit Metal City
Desert Punk
Detective Conan
Deus Ex Machina
Dogs: Bullets and Carnage
Dr. Rurru
Drifters
Eliminate Dangerous Doctors
Esoragoto
FLAGS
Flat & Flow
Gamaran
Gamble Fish
Gantz
Giant Killing
Gintama
Good Ending
Grim Reaper
Haigakura
Heart no Kuni no Alice
Heroman
Historie
Hokenshitsu no Shinigami
HunterXHunter
Ikigami
Kiben Gakuha, Yotsuya Sensei no Kaidan
Kimi ni Todoke
Kimi no Iru Machi
Kokou no Hito
Kyoukai no Rinne
Kuroko no Basket
Kuroshitsuji
Let's Lagoon
Liar Game
Livingstone
Lock On!
Lost+Brain
Medaka Box
Metallica Metalluca
Moyasimon
Nabari no Ou
Naruto
Nodame Cantabile
Nononono
Nurarihyon no Mago
One Outs
One Piece
Otaku no Musume-san
Phoenix
Pysren
Q & A
Real
Saint Young Men
Say Hello to Black Jack
Shin Prince of Tennis
Self
Shut Hell
Sket Dance
Sidooh
Soul Eater
Switch
Team Medical Dragon
Tegami Bachi
The Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service
Toriko
Ultimo
Usogui
Vagabond
Waters
What a Wonderful World
Yotsuba&?
Yugo
ZetmanAne Doki
Death Note
Monster
Pluto
YuYu Hakusho
I'll read Cross Game, FMA, Reborn, and Fairy Tail someday in the future. :/
...........HOLY SHIT!!! :faint

I hope that most of those your behind on, lol. Otherwise you would have to be the most organized person in the world to be on top of all those, lol.

[CBlitz]

lol Akiyama, aren't you the mod for the FMA board? You'd do well to read that, its better than 90% of things on your list....or anyone's list for that matter

[Akiyama]

I know what I'm behind and how much since I'm an organized (http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa197/esker08/Misc/organized_manga.png) person. I'm just to lazy to read all of them at the same time, it's too much to take on at once. One I forgot to mention on my list I should read soon is Vinland Saga. I already have it downloaded in case I lose internet connection xD I'm looking forward to reading it since it's the same author who wrote Planates. There's another one I need to finish. >.<

I'll finish FMA sometime after it ends soon, I enjoy manga that's already completed. ^_^

[igotthegoods]

@Aki - Cross Game nao! :yelling
Please? :lovebunny



I'm considering starting on 20th Century Boys, but I'm a little torn about which manga to prioritize. I really don't have the patience to read several "longer" manga anymore, so I have to read one at a time, take a long break and then maybe read another. Should 20th Century Boys be put at the top of the "to read" list?

Absolutely! I'm reading this right now (about 5-6 volumes in) and it's fantastic so far. I can already tell that Urasawa knows how to optimize the mystery and suspense in a series. It just keeps getting better and better the more I read~

Aaaaand.... if you start now, we can read it together! :amuse

[shaheer]

20th Century Boys
Addicted to Curry
Ao no Exorcist
Aphorism
Arago
BB Project
Bakuman
Beelzebub
Bengo!
Billy Bat
Black Jack
Bleach
Bloody Monday
Cage of Eden
Cat of Alba Roze
Change 123
Chii's Sweet Home
Children of the Sea
Countrouble
Claymore
D.Gray-Man
Darren Shan
Deadman Wonderland
Detroit Metal City
Desert Punk
Detective Conan
Deus Ex Machina
Dogs: Bullets and Carnage
Dr. Rurru
Drifters
Eliminate Dangerous Doctors
Esoragoto
FLAGS
Flat & Flow
Gamaran
Gamble Fish
Gantz
Giant Killing
Gintama
Good Ending
Grim Reaper
Haigakura
Heart no Kuni no Alice
Heroman
Historie
Hokenshitsu no Shinigami
HunterXHunter
Ikigami
Kiben Gakuha, Yotsuya Sensei no Kaidan
Kimi ni Todoke
Kimi no Iru Machi
Kokou no Hito
Kyoukai no Rinne
Kuroko no Basket
Kuroshitsuji
Let's Lagoon
Liar Game
Livingstone
Lock On!
Lost+Brain
Medaka Box
Metallica Metalluca
Moyasimon
Nabari no Ou
Naruto
Nodame Cantabile
Nononono
Nurarihyon no Mago
One Outs
One Piece
Otaku no Musume-san
Phoenix
Pysren
Q & A
Real
Saint Young Men
Say Hello to Black Jack
Shin Prince of Tennis
Self
Shut Hell
Sket Dance
Sidooh
Soul Eater
Switch
Team Medical Dragon
Tegami Bachi
The Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service
Toriko
Ultimo
Usogui
Vagabond
Waters
What a Wonderful World
Yotsuba&?
Yugo
ZetmanAne Doki
Death Note
Monster
Pluto
YuYu Hakusho
I'll read Cross Game, FMA, Reborn, and Fairy Tail someday in the future. :/

OMG....... thats sth that only you can pull off bro :rofl good luck finishing those

[Googlez_kun]

So i heard FMA is ending soon?When?

[Akiyama]

#108 is the last chapter in a few weeks it's all over. But it's going to be a very long chapter with a possible 150 pages so I've heard.

[3c]

Absolutely! I'm reading this right now (about 5-6 volumes in) and it's fantastic so far. I can already tell that Urasawa knows how to optimize the mystery and suspense in a series. It just keeps getting better and better the more I read~

Aaaaand.... if you start now, we can read it together! :amuse

Omg I can't possibly miss that chance. Reading with goodsy... :?bunny :lovebunny

I'm starting it next. When that happens can be anywhere from today to next week.

Yaaaaay! :tem
You'll love it! Don't forget to read Monster and Pluto too :)

[CBlitz]

150 pages thing is a false rumor, there's just no way that'd fit into the final volume release. It'll probably a hundred pages or something...

still I'm gonna try to avoid spoilers for 108 until the Mangastream releases the chapter

[shaheer]

isnt it coming out within this month??

[xi0]

Shounen GanGan comes out on the 12th of every month. So June 12th is when it's supposed to be on the newsstands.

[bunshindattebayo]

Hoshi no Samidare-The Lucifer & Biscuit Hammer

I recommend it.

[shaheer]

reading Cross Game half way down:)

[Googlez_kun]

Beelzebub and Letter Bee will be released in Germany \o_o/

I guess i will give up on the online scans.

[LordHakera]

Right now Kimi ni Todoke http://www.anikaos.com/0024-angelstar_kaos/angelstar-kaos007.gif Truly one of the best manga I've read XD It's definitely going in my top 5-10 http://www.anikaos.com/0034-purple-kao-ani/purple-hikagoutte.gif I'm also following Dengeki Daisy and Piano no Mori closely even though it takes some time http://www.anikaos.com/0024-angelstar_kaos/angelstar-kaos020.gif And of course series like One Piece, FMA, Fairy Tail, Hajime no ippo, Bakuman, Naruto, Bleach, Hunter X Hunter are a given XD

Well, for other series here are my lists click (http://www.mangaupdates.com/members.html?id=161038c), although it's not entirely true XD I read some manga, then I take a break for while and I read another manga and return back to the first after some time XD There are those I'm following closely, like chapter by chapter, even though it takes 3-4 months for 1-2 chapters http://www.anikaos.com/0034-purple-kao-ani/purple-hikaouin.gif For others like Skip Beat! and Reborn! I'm waiting for 40-50 chapters so I can read them all at once http://www.anikaos.com/0024-angelstar_kaos/angelstar-kaos021.gif

[Kaiten]

I finished Cross Game (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=660) today. Wonderful series, without a doubt one of the best I've ever read. The writing was amazing, very subtle. The art is like One Piece: better than it seems. Don't worry what type of manga you normally like, Cross Game is so good that you'll like it anyway. I definitely plan on reading more Adachi soon.

As promised I caught back up with Psyren, so far as MS has scanlated anyway. Still one of the better current Jump series. Now, I'm rereading something for a change, King of Thorn (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=467). I'm looking forward to the movie enough that I want to read it again.

[Asarii]

I currently started Sket Dance. It's too bad that recent chapters aren't getting released as frequently as other JUMP titles. The comedic aspects are hilarious and the serious episodes are touching. I'm really enjoying it!

I'm also planning to read Tegami Bachi. I often see it on TV commercials and at the local Japanese bookstore. I think I'll give it a try when I'm less busy.

[LordHakera]

Tegami Bachi is really nice, too bad the releases are slow. But they started issuing it in English here, so I might be able to buy it after I finish collecting other things ><

As for Sket Dance it really is fun XD Ups, almost forgot to put a spoiler tag XD It's about Bakuman My first thought when I saw "The Perfect Crime Club" was "Huh.. This looks a lot like Sket Dance, just with the plot reversed" XD

Cross Game looks interesting, I might look it up :3

[Kaiten]

Definitely check it out! It's so good.

I'm pretty far behind on Sket Dance, I haven't been reading since Trinity Bakuma picked it up. I really need to get back into it, definitely one of the best series in Jump. Mature and intelligent enough, along with the funny, that it seems to come from a different magazine. I'll definitely work on catching up soon.

[Asarii]

As for Sket Dance it really is fun XD Ups, almost forgot to put a spoiler tag XD It's about Bakuman My first thought when I saw "The Perfect Crime Club" was "Huh.. This looks a lot like Sket Dance, just with the plot reversed" XD

Now that you mentioned it, I noticed it too! On a semi-related note, I love how Sket Dance gives shout outs to its fellow JUMP series.


Mature and intelligent enough, along with the funny, that it seems to come from a different magazine.

I agree. There were times when I teared up and there were other moments where I burst out laughing. XD The series really does move you emotionally.

What draws me into Tegami Bachi is the fantastical, ethereal-like artwork. Of course I haven't read it yet (will soon!) so after my schoolwork is over, I can't wait to pick it up.

[shaheer]

Just finished Orange Yane no Chisana Ie ..a very good one (excluding some of the BS filler chaps to prolong the issue.)

[Bugzee]

Finished reading Ai Kora a couple of days ago. I''ll definitely re-read it again in the future. I'm still catching up with a lot of manga's atm, including: Gantz, Berserk & Reborn. I need to check out Hellsing asap.

I've just started reading Higanjima and Initial D. So far so good. ^^

[xi0]

Ah, if you're reading Higanjima scanlations, then you're probably going to read through some of my work as a scanlator with Shiraku. I apologize for the crappiness, the raws were/are horrible.

:thumbs

Too bad there isn't more scanlated, it is an interesting series.

[Googlez_kun]

Phew,caught up with FMA already,looking forward to the last chapter.

[CBlitz]

now go watch Brotherhood since its like the perfect adaption :)

anyway, I'm gonna read Battle Angel Alita Last Order next, the original was a great manga, definitely a must read

[Googlez_kun]

That was my plan^^

I guess i will catch up with Reborn!.Let's see if it's good.

[Kaiten]

Caught up just in time to read the end :)

Thought about what you're going to read next? Any ideas? Need a rec :3

[Drmke]

Started Takemitsu Zamurai, Kait :3 I like it. The art was easy for me to start liking. I love it now!

[Bugzee]

Ah, if you're reading Higanjima scanlations, then you're probably going to read through some of my work as a scanlator with Shiraku. I apologize for the crappiness, the raws were/are horrible.

That should not be an excuse. :D
Seriously, they're not that bad. I've seen much worse. ;)



:thumbs

Too bad there isn't more scanlated, it is an interesting series.

It's really good so far. More groups need to scanlate this manga. :scry

[Kaiten]

It's really good so far. More groups need to scanlate this manga. :scry

Manga Underground (http://www.mydailymanga.com/category/manga/) is currently scanlating. Been about a month since the last release but they are working on it :)
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I re-read King of Thorns (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=467). A very good but not quite great action series. If that's anyone's genre of choice I would recommend it. A movie came out in Japan last April, when the subs come out I'll watch it.

The last chapters of Freesia are out. That is one of the great series, one of the most twisted and intelligent out there. The material can get quite offensive, get over it and read it anyway. Kano is one of the most brilliant leads ever, he has to be experienced first hand. Freesia is basically about institutionalized violence (war, law enforcement, death penalty, etc) and explores the moral dead zone inhabited when society accepts violence on some level but not others.

Next I'll read Junkie Fiction and then Wandering Son (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=4802). The latter series is supposedly brilliant.

[Googlez_kun]

I once read three chapters of Freesia,but i didn't continue.
Now that it's finished,i guess i will read it.

[Bugzee]

@ Mr. Sama - Yep, I've been reading their scans. They're doing a great job with Higanjima. :thumbs

Next up for me now is Immortal Regis & Akumetsu. :nuts

[Kaiten]

Started Junkie Fiction, good not great so I'm not continuing. I've finally started to catch up on some series; I'm no longer behind on Mago and Letter Bee, now I'm working on All Rounder Meguru. Probably work on Nononono, Vagabond, Beelzebub next.

[CBlitz]

after having finished FMA, I'm gonna read all of the oneshots Arakawa has done~

[xi0]

after having finished FMA, I'm gonna read all of the oneshots Arakawa has done~

Souten no Koumori is particularly good CBlitz, I highly recommend it.

[Googlez_kun]

Souten no Koumori is particularly good CBlitz, I highly recommend it.

Just read it.Great stuff,expected nothing less from Arakawa-sensei.^^

[Kaiten]

The first three chapters of Obrigado! (http://mangahelpers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=61902) were released today. Collection of one shots by KATOU Shinkichi, definitely worth reading.

[Googlez_kun]

Anyone knows where i can read Gekka Bijin?
It has great art and the story seems interesting,but MH only has the translation and i can't find it anywhere....

[Kaiten]

As far as I know it hasn't been scanlated yet. Now that it's translated I'm sure it will be.

I finished reading Coelacanth (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=20220), a two volume shojo-mystery the other day. Great read, lot's of suspense, interesting characters, pretty art. Don't be scared of the shojo part, anyone looking for mystery-suspense should read it. I'll be reading C-Blossom Case 729 (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=4691), a series by the same author next.

[Zeltrax]

Reading code breaker, a nice shounen + seinen.
Thought the setting is a little dark but the characters are really lovable.
I just can't stop reading, and the last manga that I can't stop reading non-stop was naruto.
I'm putting it on par with naruto and bleach.
nah, its better than bleach IMO.

[Kaiten]

I read Space Ship EE (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=40247) an odd little comic about an office lady who steals a space ship and ends up joining an alien civilization. Cool concept but not executed well.

Now that a couple of volumes have been released I'll start Arakawa Under the Bridge (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=7227). The anime is great, I expect the same from the manga.

[shaheer]

well i dont usually read the mangas after watching their animes..dun like it when i know the whole story and left with some pannels to scann for a bit better dialogues
any way started Solanin

[Kaiten]

But Arakawa is only 13 episodes. That's fewer than the number of chapters in volume 1. And not all of the first two volumes were even adapted.

[shaheer]

seriously....this calls for a manga hunt..where will i get Arakawas manga

[Kaiten]

Since I want to pimp the threads existence (http://mangahelpers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=62068) I'm doing this in a round about way. I have a link to the scanlator in the thread :)

[Arrogance]

So after reading Fairy Tail and finally catching up to it about a month ago, I haven't found anything new to read nor have I tried looking. But now that has all changed!!! :XD I was scanning onemanga for something new and I decided to take a shot at Veritas. I'm not that far into it but so far its interesting and I'm liking the action. So I'm gonna keep at it and hope for the best :)/

[benelori]

Well besides the regular series, for which I have to wait every week or month, or century(berserk), I started reading homunculus and ghost in the shell...I recommend it wholeheartedly

[knoke5]

its only recently started reading manga online (although ive been buying it from bookstores for years now) so ive got a lot to catch up on, so im only reading completed ones, one at a time. So i recently finished Bitter Virgin (shoujo) and im almost done with Gantz, and ill be reading No Bra next.

[Kaiten]

Well besides the regular series, for which I have to wait every week or month, or century(berserk), I started reading homunculus and ghost in the shell...I recommend it wholeheartedly

Homunculus is one of my favorite series. Sadly, it also only has chapters once a century >.>;


its only recently started reading manga online (although ive been buying it from bookstores for years now) so ive got a lot to catch up on, so im only reading completed ones, one at a time. So i recently finished Bitter Virgin (shoujo) and im almost done with Gantz, and ill be reading No Bra next.

Demographics are not a big deal, they don't say much about the manga but...... Bitter Virgin is not shojo, it is actually seinen. It ran in Young Gangan, a magazine marketed at adult men. Seinen, shojo, shonen, josei are demographic/marketing terms; nothing more, nothing less. They do not indicate genre, content, art style, etc. Not all magazines even market themselves by age anymore. With magazine sales slumping some anthologies are being marketed at specific niches, even if they keep the old demographic tags. Shonen Ace for example still calls itself shonen but they started marketing to Otaku of all ages in a successful move to expand circulation.

[knoke5]

Demographics are not a big deal, they don't say much about the manga but...... Bitter Virgin is not shojo, it is actually seinen. It ran in Young Gangan, a magazine marketed at adult men. Seinen, shojo, shonen, josei are demographic/marketing terms; nothing more, nothing less. They do not indicate genre, content, art style, etc. Not all magazines even market themselves by age anymore. With magazine sales slumping some anthologies are being marketed at specific niches, even if they keep the old demographic tags. Shonen Ace for example still calls itself shonen but they started marketing to Otaku of all ages in a successful move to expand circulation.
thanks for long, detailed info on demographics. i realised that when i noticed that bitter virgin and gantz r both sheinen, but completely different. the one is this soppy love story thing, and the other is this gory lewd action (but it does some romance, but not too much)
anyway, i read a bit of no bra and it was boring and badly drawn so i stopped and dont know what to read. any suggestions?

[misterchaos]

Currently reading:

Naruto
Bleach
One piece
Fairy Tail
Psyren
Soul eater
Katekyo Hitman Reborn

Completed:

Hellsing
Death note

And i have no ideia what im going to read next... :( :(

[Kaiten]

And i have no ideia what im going to read next... :( :(

Old posts in this thread are a good place to find req's, if you're looking for any. Anything you're looking for?
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Caught back up to Nononono (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=19209) and Zetman (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=42), I had neglected both for a while now. May as well make it a Young Jump marathon and catch up on neglected Sidooh (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=1439) chapters. I'll start Saikano (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=1816) soon.

[Estranho]

Just reached the lastest chapter of Mirai Nikki (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=6765), now trying to catch up Tegami Bachi (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=15690) (Letter Bee).
I hope to catch soon, I want to go back to Akumetsu (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=397).

[Kaiser Will]

Besides the ones in my sign, I've completed Love Hina and Ane Doki, and I'm also reading Good Ending and Ichigo 100% now.

[shaheer]

Ya started Good ending and IDK weather i ve said this B4 but started a Manhwa Ping... almost done with Solanin ..love it

[iamian]

Currently reading Fairy Tail, Katekyo Hitman Reborn and One Piece.

Taking a break from reading xxxHolic and Soul Eater.

I've read death note.

[destiny4ever]

I’m currently reading Akuma de Sourou, a shojo manga based on school life written by Mitsuba Takanashi. I began reading this manga out of pure curiosity, since I wanted to find out how faithful of an adaptation was “Devil Beside You” (a Taiwanese drama based on that manga). I didn’t have any great expectations to be honest, but to my surprise, the more I read this manga the more I find myself truly enjoying it. I like the art, the story, the characters; it might even become one of my favorite shojo series. Yes, it has some of the typical shojo elements but other elements of Akuma are quite original and interesting. I didn’t have great expectations when I started reading it but now I do, and I do hope ADS doesn’t disappoint me once I finish reading it.

[lazuardi00]

I am currently reading Bleach, One Piece, Naruto, Homonculus, and fairy tail.
Actually I want to read more, but don't got a lo of time.

[Arrogance]

I win because then you should make more! :yelling! I started off just reading Naruto and Bleach and now look at me :grin. I'm currently reading roughly 17 mangas right now. Anywho whats Homonculus about, the name sounds familiar but I don't think I know anything about it?

[Googlez_kun]

That's one proud Arrogance:D

Started Metallica Metalluca,because it was so maintream that it could be the next big thing,but it's a pain to read.It's really tooo much mainstream...

Started TokyoESP and nearly caught up with Reborn!

Wanted to start SWOT,but i don't know...

[Kaiten]

I win because then you should make more! :yelling! I started off just reading Naruto and Bleach and now look at me :grin. I'm currently reading roughly 17 mangas right now. Anywho whats Homonculus about, the name sounds familiar but I don't think I know anything about it?

Homunculus is brilliant, one of my all time favorites. It's about a man who lives in his car, parked between a posh hotel and a park. A strange man asks him if he wants to take part in an experiment in trepanation, the drilling of a whole in the skull, in order to unlock the full potential of the brain. Agreeing, his sixth sense is seemingly awakened, as he can vividly see the true nature of people. It's by the mangaka of Ichi the Killer. Definitely worth reading, just be prepared that only one or two volumes come out a year. Since they are scanlated in book form a year may go by without more to read. Well worth it though.

[Arrogance]

Thanks Kaiten, I'll keep it in mind for the future :D. Right now though thanks to Buggy, I have started reading Ikigami. So far I'm liking it. As of now its not the most OUTSTANDING thing I've ever read but it is still quite interesting so I'm keeping with it ;). It has a lot of potential and I hope that as I keep reading the storyline picks up a bit because I want to keep going with it.

[naruto-niichan]

Currently reading:

Naruto
Bleach
One Piece
D.Gray-man
Katekyo Hitman Reborn
Bakuman
Liar Game
Veritas
Ao no Exorcist
Soul Eater
Tegami Bachi
Vampire Knight (even tough I plan to stop that for a while)
Claymore
Psyren
Hunter x Hunter (currently on hiatus)
Alive - The Final Evolution
Code:Breaker
Drifters


Maybe I will try out SWOT or Berserk next

[Arrogance]

Thanks to Jin (Buggy Fly) I started reading Ikigami. Its a great manga and its actually a nice read because everything is broken up into 3 chapters which they call episodes. All are individual stories and an overall story line developing as the manga goes on. Its an easy read because I can go one episode at a time and gradually get caught up while I'm in the middle of reading a crap load of other things and I recommend it :thumbs.