Published on June 8, 2009
in Manga.
Initially, I wanted to ask about the time spent on a single chapter, but considering how different chapters have different lengths, I decided against it and shall settle for a single page instead.
When I read manga in English, which is online since I only buy Japanese manga, I find myself clicking through the pages at an astounding speed. Usually, there aren’t too many words in manga, except the wordy kinds like Death Note where whole chunks of texts are squeezed into the tiny dialogue bubbles.
As such, the moment I’m done with all the text on the page, I’m on to the next even if I’ve yet to fully process the image. Sometimes, when only 75% of the page’s image has been loaded, I’m already clicking for the following page. Even with books, I flip the pages as soon as I’m done with the dialogue. It just feels like I’m grinding through chapter after chapter for the plot, especially when I start fresh on a new series that has hundreds of chapters awaiting.
I think the problem with me is the inability to appreciate art.
I’m more of a Shuujin than a Saikou
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Published on May 30, 2009
in Manga.
Just by the title, I never would have guessed that this would be the latest piece of work by Adachi Mitsuru. What does the title mean anyway? Question and Answer?
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Published on April 5, 2009
in Anime.
The last anime that I shed tears as I watched was Byousoku 5cm, and the last time I watched it was almost a year ago. Therefore, it’s been quite a long time since a single salty droplet flowed out while I watched anime. I was determined not to cry while watching any anime anymore, but as I watched the debut episode of Cross Game, I couldn’t control myself.
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Published on May 14, 2008
in Manga.
I’ve finally completed all 338 chapters of this high school baseball series, and it was certainly worth my time, even if it meant pushing back my assignments for a couple of days.
As usual, Adachi Mitsuru doesn’t disappoint with his usual style that remains the same from Miyuki. Chapters that begin with random sceneries, cold/lame humor that for some reason or another I find funny, and very simple clean art.
Here’s a sum up of the story with all the nitty gritty filtered out.
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Published on January 8, 2008
in Manga and Rant.
Ever wondered where the Imouto Complex theme in popular modern series such as Da Capo originated from? I have always been puzzled by this question, although the theme does not appeal to me at all, in any sense.
When I chanced upon this manga released by Mitsuru Adachi (also the author of the well-known baseball series, H2) in 1980, I realised that it might be the ancestor of the ever-popular theme among hordes of otakus. After all, I don’t particularly know of any series with a similar theme in the 1980s.
The name of the manga? Miyuki.
As I am feeling rather sluggish, I suggest you read the Wikipedia link above for more details, as my introduction would be merely a few lines.Basically, the story is about this guy, Wakamatsu Masato, who has a girlfriend named Miyuki and lives with his younger sister who also goes by the same name. Hence, there are 2 Miyukis. Sounds rather uninteresting right? Wait up, there’s a twist.
Masato and his sister are not blood-related, and hence theoretically speaking, it’s perfectly normal if they are a couple.
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