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Postby Kimberly-Anne » Sun Aug 28, 2011 8:24 pm

Noted :)

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Postby Momimochi » Fri Sep 02, 2011 4:20 pm

..... I've got a ton and now I'm going to create one LOONNNGGG list.
Note: I like my psychological series so half of them probably will be.
And my art standards are pretty up in the clouds so yea...
- Deadman Wonderland.
The anime was censored okay? Censored.

-Akumetsu
It's more psychological-ish and seinen/josei...

-Coelacanth
Psychological. But the pure plot layout itself is gorgeous.

-Doll Star
Psychological. It has this mysterious atmosphere around it. It's an interesting read, but the ending may or may not (in my case, it did) disappoint you.

-UtaHime, Olimpos, Angel Doubt, anything by AKI, really.
Her art is absolutely gorgeous. The details and everything. Also, her storytelling skills are quite... unique.

-All of Nakamura Asumiko's works.
The art style draws you in and it makes you cry. Some of her best works' atmosphere are ridiculously dark but in the end, I'd say you're missing out on a lot if you don't read her stories.

-Aphroism
It's pretty new, I would say, but the plot's keeping me and it's interesting so far...

-Komi Naoshi's works
His works are absolutely amazing when it comes to being original and unique. All of his works with the exception of "Double Arts" are one-shots due to the plot-lines and atmospheres not suiting those of JUMP's fans.

-Oumagadoki Doubutsuen
This series did get cancelled so I don't really think there's anymore translations done by scanlation groups but the raws, I believe, are scattered around.

-A Bullet or A Lollipop
This was the story with the most angst, especially sadness, that I have ever read. EVER. Yes, it was probably even more sad than Clannad. <-- did not like Clannad, thus, did not cry or feel anything while watching it. I don't think the full translations of this is out in English, but I know it's fully translated in traditional Chinese. :D

-Hatsukanezumi no Jikan
This was a masterpiece. I don't know where I read the full series, but this is a must read.

-Monster
Yeah. This classic that's probably in every manga section of the library. GO READ IT. I'm not kidding you. You'll probably be bored to death with the first few chapters, but mark my words: You won't be disappointed that you didn't drop it.

And I'll stop right here. :D
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Postby Fantasyrhia » Fri Sep 02, 2011 11:15 pm

Momimochi wrote:-Monster
Yeah. This classic that's probably in every manga section of the library. GO READ IT. I'm not kidding you. You'll probably be bored to death with the first few chapters, but mark my words: You won't be disappointed that you didn't drop it.


I was watching the anime for a while, and omfgitwasfantasticwhydidIdropit?
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Postby Momimochi » Sat Sep 03, 2011 12:12 am

Fantasyrhia wrote:
Momimochi wrote:-Monster
Yeah. This classic that's probably in every manga section of the library. GO READ IT. I'm not kidding you. You'll probably be bored to death with the first few chapters, but mark my words: You won't be disappointed that you didn't drop it.


I was watching the anime for a while, and omfgitwasfantasticwhydidIdropit?


It's okay. I was so tempted to drop it until about two volumes into the plot. Lesson learned: All classics has slow, slow, SLOW, beginnings.
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Postby Senshomaru » Sun Sep 04, 2011 1:47 am

Guys, You have to read Mahou Shoujo Kazumi Magica- The Innocent Malice

If you watched Madoka, which if you haven't already I don't know what you're waiting for, Kazumi is a GREAT sequel/ idea/ whatever it may be. It is awesome.
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Postby Momimochi » Sun Sep 04, 2011 8:22 am

Senshomaru wrote:Guys, You have to read Mahou Shoujo Kazumi Magica- The Innocent Malice

If you watched Madoka, which if you haven't already I don't know what you're waiting for, Kazumi is a GREAT sequel/ idea/ whatever it may be. It is awesome.


I tried to rewatch it and I remembered half the reason why I quit. It was the art.
I'm one of these people that would quit a manga if the carrots aren't cut how I wanted them to be cut...
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Postby Senshomaru » Sun Sep 04, 2011 9:55 am

The story is mind blowingly amazing though. I love it
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Postby Kimberly-Anne » Sun Sep 04, 2011 11:06 am

Momimochi wrote:
Senshomaru wrote:Guys, You have to read Mahou Shoujo Kazumi Magica- The Innocent Malice

If you watched Madoka, which if you haven't already I don't know what you're waiting for, Kazumi is a GREAT sequel/ idea/ whatever it may be. It is awesome.


I tried to rewatch it and I remembered half the reason why I quit. It was the art.
I'm one of these people that would quit a manga if the carrots aren't cut how I wanted them to be cut...


I know what you mean. I remember forcing myself to watch it lol however, I don't regret because like what Senshomaru said, the story is pretty good. My boyfriend says that Madoka did to magical girls what Evangelion did to mecha anime <- MINDBLOW.

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Postby DJDynn » Sun Sep 04, 2011 1:18 pm

Really, now. No one has mentioned

Legend of Koizumi?

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Postby Momimochi » Sun Sep 04, 2011 4:44 pm

Kimberly-Anne wrote:
I know what you mean. I remember forcing myself to watch it lol however, I don't regret because like what Senshomaru said, the story is pretty good. My boyfriend says that Madoka did to magical girls what Evangelion did to mecha anime <- MINDBLOW.


Never really did enjoy Evangelion. Maybe it was because I wasn't old enough to actually feel it back then. :/
Well, guess I'll just have to looks at some pixiv or piapro fanarts of Madoka, burn those images into my head, and then use these images to replace the ones in the anime.
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