Mag Talk Weekly Shonen Jump [2011] - Discussion and TOC Talk

[Kubukurin]

Apart from Beelzebub and Magico, what series have the color pages, in issue 14?

 

[Negative Syndicate]

Apart from Beelzebub and Magico, what series have the color pages, in issue 14?

Cover and lead color page will be taken by Sengoku Armors (new series); other color page is by Bleach.

 

[Kaiten]

Magica looks mediocre. I can't see anything about the art to distinguish it. I doubt the story really transcends typical action shonen either, the art tells enough of a story, I don't expect surprises. I may try it but I don't see much potential.

 

[kewl0210]

I skimmed through magico. It kinda reminded me of Akaboshi in its art style. Though not as wordy and boring as Akaboshi was. It could be ok I didn't read it too thoroughly because it's long. Some jokes about destiny and marriage which reminded me of Enigma.

 

[Asarii]

I seem to have derailed the thread somewhat with my question. My apologies. I have a better understanding now so thank you to those who answered.

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Magico looks like the typical LotR/early Final Fantasy. I don't mind, but I was hoping to see Asian inspired fantasy such as Twelve Kingdoms and Akaboshi. Although we have Mago (albeit being more supernatural) and Sengoku ARMORS on later so I guess we have enough already.

 

[Steffan]

Is there a website that lists the winners of past Tezuka Awards?
I realized I've never seen a manga that won (or participated in) Tezuka, I thought that was kind of weird...

I know Oda supposedly won back in 1992, but other than that I am clueless.
Anyone?

 

[Negative Syndicate]

Is there a website that lists the winners of past Tezuka Awards?
I realized I've never seen a manga that won (or participated in) Tezuka, I thought that was kind of weird...

I know Oda supposedly won back in 1992, but other than that I am clueless.
Anyone?

Well, Japanese wikipedia has listed all of past winners for Tezuka Award.

 

[Steffan]

Thanks!
Now I know why I never see any oneshots from Tezuka... nobody ever wins.

 

[StrangerAtaru]

Looking over the Tezuka winners, it''s really impossible to get a "ultimate prize" and somehow translate that into being a successful mangaka. (many have won the lower prizes though) Of the ones that actually got the highest award, I only really recognize two names we could pick out that actually had success:

-Takehiko Inoue (Slam Dunk, Real, Vagabond)
-Yoshiaki Ukeno (the one currently doing "Bimbougami Da!" in Square)

Comparatively I actually recognize more notable mangaka winning the Akatsuka award than the Tezuka, though only two of them would/may be known to us:

-Takeshi Okano (Hell Teacher Nube)
-Norihiro Yagi (Angel Densetsu, Claymore)

 

[Bomber D Rufi]

Just read Magico. It was pretty decent I think. I really like the art, and the character designs remind me of Ichigo 100 percent, Tegami Bachi, and King of Bandit Jing respectively.

On that note, I don't really know if I see this series being a...series per se. I don't know how it can flesh itself out to last a while. As a one shot, it would have been pretty badass. Hell, as a one shot I would translate the thing since the text in it is pretty low compared to everything else I translate. Sadly I don't have enough time to pick up another series, since Gintama can sometimes take a whole day to do.

As for it's longevity, I dunno. I don't see it lasting too long either, but with only one chapter out I think it's premature to start saying this or that about it. I'll be rooting for it with cautious optimism. I hope someone translates it so that more people can get a better idea of what's going on...


....Or I could you know...drop Gintama. *Runs*

 

[Negative Syndicate]

I found preveiw picture for Sengoku Armors.

 

[Divinenega]

I really hope Sengoku Armors can stay as entertaining as the one shot. Out of all the new series I think it has the best chance of doing well.

 

[saladesu]

I don't remember thinking this when I read the one-shot, but doesn't the art look a little like Fairy Tail (especially the girl)? ._. The character designs are a little different from the one-shot but I guess the story is still roughly the same since it still says "collecting the strongest weapons". Looking forward to it

 

[Newkerzy]

I don't think so. Anyways, the main male character (Akechi, I think?) seems to be revamped to a younger-looking design. But he seems.....kinda emo. (God, I hope not!!) I really loved his personality in the one-shot. I would hate it if the author did a switcheroo.

Oh yeah, hopefully this one can be the next RuroKen.

 

[Jaymie]

The art looks like a mix between Bleach and One Piece. It's kind of fascinating, actually.

Out of all of the new series, this one has the most potential. I have high hopes for Sengoku Armors. Don't let me down!

 

[Salce]

The cover of march volumes, but pretty small:

Spoiler: covers

Katekyo Hitman Reborn! #33

Psyren #16

Nurarihyon no Mago #15

Toriko #13

Bakuman #12

Kuroko no Basket #11

Beelzebub #10

Medaka Box #9

Hokenshitsu no Shinigami #7

Oumagadoki Doubutsuen #3

Enigma #2

Light Wing #2

The cover of Beelzebub seems EPIC =O

 

[R4n]

^ T-the cover for Hitman Reborn is such a combo breaker!! Yamamoto and Asari Ugetsu fans will be so disappointed ;__;
and since when Tsuna is so muscular. go away, Tsuna!

Bakuman cover is hilarious. Once the author realize Hiramaru is popular suddenly his screentime increases and some previously important characters in Bakuman start to fade into background. *cough*

I am happy for Enigma. I hope it can keep going on like how the author want it.

 

[Zeromcd]

According to the official Jump website One Piece will be taking a break in issue 14.

 

[Galactic Tomahawk]

Dunno why, but I'm really digging Sengoku's new style.

Bakuman and Nurarihyon covers are awesome.

 

[MattC302]

According to the official Jump website One Piece will be taking a break in issue 14.

This is terrible news if it is true. Especially since it wasn't announced at the end of last chapter, which could mean it is an unplanned break. I remember one other time when One Piece wasn't listed on WSJ's website for the next chapter and it appeared anyway, so I am going to hope they just made a mistake.