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[baboysai]

are you referring to this page?

http://manga.animea.net/full-metal-alchemist-chapter-108-page-105.html


Anyway, I wonder if any of you ever read Barakamon?

It's about a talented young calligrapher who exiles himself from the city and decides to stay in a remote island for some soul searching after his art was given a negative critique.

It's so hilarious and I really feel it has a seinen vibe to it, but it's printed in a shounen magazine, so whatevs. Just wanted to share it with you guys. it's still at 21 chapters scanlated anyway.

 

[ukimix]

I wanted to invite you to join us in the collective reading of

EDEN, IT'S AN ENDLESS WORLD, by Endo Hiroki​

We will begin in May 30th/13. Here the thread for the collective reading: http://mangahelpers.com/forum/showt...-of-EDEN-IT-S-AN-ENDLESS-WORLD-by-ENDO-Hiroki

 

[Faust]

Shonen Protagonist and their "weak" friend:

Dragon Ball

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Shaman King

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Beelzebub

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One Piece

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[baboysai]

doesn't work too well for OP. that looked out of place lol.

all the others showed a side-kick character somewhat. But that boy in OP (forgot his name) didn't have a side kick role.

 

[ukimix]

doesn't work too well for OP. that looked out of place lol.

all the others showed a side-kick character somewhat. But that boy in OP (forgot his name) didn't have a side kick role.

He's Coby. Agree, OP is out of place there. I don't see any side kick friend of Luffy.

 

[baboysai]

coz they're all awesome in their own right, lol. i mean, you could say Zorro's his closest, but you REALLY CAN'T SAY HE'S WEAK.

 

[ukimix]

ey, pls, anyone can tell me where is the thread for Jaco the Galactic patrolman? Can't find it.

 

[Faust]

ey, pls, anyone can tell me where is the thread for Jaco the Galactic patrolman? Can't find it.

Jaco

 

[ukimix]

Hi there. We are starting the collective reading of Vagrant Soldier Ares next August 5th. If you are interested here the details:

Spoiler: Invitation to the collective reading of Vagrant Soldier Ares

Collective Reading of VAGRANT SOLDIER ARES by Ryu Keum Cheo

Hi there,

Do you want to read with us this interesting and already complete manwha? Here we will begin a collective reading of it in next August 7th. So, if you're interested let us know and join the reading and the discussion. Next, you'll find some introductory reviews of this manhwa and, since it's important to get an agreement about schedule and other stuffs, some notes on the rules we could adopt in the reading.

Reviews:

Spoiler: Zellogan's review

Review written by Zellogan and edited by Weixiaobao here in MH

Title: Ares
Genres: Epic, adventure
Author: RYU Geum Chel
Artist: RYU Geum Chel
Start Date: 2001
End Date: 2007
Number of chapters at review: 109
Number of chapters read by reviewer: 109

Category Ratings: (1-10 scale)

Art: 8.5
It's a manhwa, the art is already a little different because of that. The design and the overall style is atypical. It's clean, not overcharged by details, it's easy to figure out what's going out during a fight. It's dynamic and fluid. We can also clearly see the different emotions on characters face. I join an image: the three heroes: baroona, ares and mickael (from left to right).
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Plot: 8
It's an epic manhwa. So, there is war, betrayal, dramatic twists, ... It's kind of a light "berserk". The story is about three abnormaly talented boys who can easily destroy 30 soldiers by themselves. Each of them have an intersting past. Even if it's a shounen, death is very present and everyone can die at every moment. The story becomes darker and darker volume after volume.

Characters: 8
The story is about three characters. But the main character is an odd young boy named Ares. He's incredibly skilled and look carefree even if he have a dramatic past. He's the kind of guy who attract others around him. He enjoy fighting (even killing) but he is not emotionless. He look frail and no one can expect him to be this strong. He doesn't seem very reliable either. He is not dumb or smart.

Michael is the second of the three talented young boys. Michael is much more secret and don't talk a lot. He is very proud and he is probably one of the smartest guy in the manhwa. Michael have a dark side and is emotionless most of the time.

The third character Baroona is less important than the two first ones. But it's possible that he becomes more important later.

There are a lot of secondary characters in the manga.

Themes: 7
Everything turns around war, friendship, betrayal, revenge, ... It's about what you expect from an epic manhwa

Originality: 6
The originality comes from the design. The story is not original but it's still very well done. Originality could have been a 10 if there wasn't a manga called "BERSERK".

Overall: 9
One of my favorite manga/manhwa and it's almost unknown (probably because it's Korean). It's problably one of the top5 manhwa ever done. In my personal "top 10 best manga ever", i have two manhwa: shin angyo onshi and ares.

If you like berserk or claymore, if you like epic mangas with war, you need to read this one.

Spoiler: Wiki's note

Short note from wiki:

Vagrant Soldier Ares (떠돌이 용병 아레스) is a Korean manhwa written and drawn by Ryu Kum-chel. The story centers around young swordsman Ares and takes place in a world similar to Ancient Rome.
The manhwa is noted for fluid, dynamic action and subtle anachronism. For example, Ares wears shoes in the style of classic Adidas.

Where to read:

Batoto, mangahere, mangareader, etc...




Rules for the collective reading

Initial schedule:​

• Discussion about the rules of the collective reading: from July 29th to August 5th.
• Reading to begin in August 7th.

Initial proposal for the rules:​

Ares has 207 chapter of 20-30 pages each, divided in 26 volumes of 9 chapters more or less. So here some possible schedules:

• fast pace: 2 volumes per week (like 20 chapters per week)
• medium pace: a volume per week (like 10 chapters per week)
• slow pace: half volume per week (like 4 to 5 chapters per week)

My initial vote would go to the medium pace. It would be a good initial pace to know if the comic is good for everyone or not. After two weeks we could agree on increasing or decreasing the pace (or even aborting the reading if we want to).

We could begin the reading of each new group of chapters on Wednesday and post our impressions, reviews, or simple notes about the respective volume in the respective week.

There it is. Everybody is very welcome to join! :-)

the thread for the collective reading is located here. If you want to participate post your intention there as well as your ideas about the pace and other rules.

 

[REN KOUEN]

i am hoping jaco turns out to be one of the next big mangas

we need something else to help soften the blow of naruto and bleach ending

 

[Nast.J]

i am hoping jaco turns out to be one of the next big mangas

we need something else to help soften the blow of naruto and bleach ending

I'ts only going to be a 10 chapter series so you're gonna have to wait for something else to become the next big manga succeding to one of the top 3.

 

[FourteenthAngel]

I'ts only going to be a 10 chapter series so you're gonna have to wait for something else to become the next big manga succeding to one of the top 3.

True, Jaco is probably going to last long I think Toriyama said a while that he doesn't want to do another long series like Dragonball. So we are still here waiting for the next of the so-called Big 3.

 

[Faust]

For Tezuka Fans




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[ukimix]

Ey guys!

I want to invite you to the collective reading of Kongou Banchou, a manga written by Suzuki Nakaba, the same author of Nanatsu no Taizai. In my sig you can find the link to the thread for this reading. Take a look!

 

[Nii]

The final round of the Community Awards have finally started! Everything will be decided now, so it would be great if as many people as possible make some time to vote in the different categories =)

 

[ukimix]

We are starting this week the collective reading of Samidare and the Biscuit Hammer by Satoshi Mizukami. Mor info in the sig. Everybody is welcome!!

 

[Faust]

Weekly Shonen Jump (International) Manga Competition Finalists! Read/ Vote now!

There are two mangas in English. The other 4 entries are in Japanese and Chinese.

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[Silverblade]

There are two mangas in English. The other 4 entries are in Japanese and Chinese.

All six finalists can be read in English.

 

[Korean Kuroko]

Weekly Shonen Jump (International) Manga Competition Finalists! Read/ Vote now!

There are two mangas in English. The other 4 entries are in Japanese and Chinese.

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I voted for The Team before Daybreak. It was really interesting to me.

 

[REN KOUEN]

Message to everyone

if you havent tried magi you are missing out

big time