07-09-09, 11:32 PM
On the road again
Not really, but I've been staying with my aunt and her partner for the past week or so. I didn't bring any anime, so I've been reading quite a bit of manga. I figured I'd yap a bit about what I've read, as usual.
1/2 Prince: I really didn't think I'd get into this one. Granted, all the MMORPG terminology and such still drags it down a bit, but the characters and the comedy all have more oomph than I was expecting. I'm looking forward to finding out what happens next.
Girls Saurus: Finally, a proper demonstration of how scary women can be. =P I wasn't sure about it at first, but I finally got around to reading it and then catching up on the sequel, and I'm thoroughly entertained.
Get You: Meh, I couldn't really get into this one - not the characters or the art style or anything. Ahh, well.
Forbidden Wedding: Far too short to really amount to anything interesting or develop much personality.
Dekiai Paradise: As with the entry above, far too short. It tries to build in a bit more drama and such, but isn't long enough to make a convincing go of it.
Ren-ai Shijo Shugi: Definitely not high-brow entertainment, that's for sure. But it's at least long enough that it might be able to show some character. I've got my fingers crossed, anyway.
Otomari Honey: Pretty typical ecchi comedy with an unbelievable situation and fairly flat characters, but it's keeping me somewhat entertained so far.
Oni-Gokko: Not sure what to make of this one so far - it's a little hard to follow, but seems like it might end up being pretty good.
Osaerarenai: I thought the art was pretty good in this one, and the premise rather entertaining. It's one of the few short manga I've read lately that doesn't feel horribly rushed.
Moriguchi Orito no Teiougaku: Just as I was getting into this one, it ended. But what's worse, the ending really didn't make any sense. Quite disappointing, really.
Alice no 100cc: Far too weird for me. That's all I have to say about that.
Iinari Aibration: Much like the above, but with the weirdness toned down just enough that I can't decide whether or not to keep reading.
Aki-Sora: Mmm, smut. To call its plot and characters weird would be quite an understatement - the manga seems to be an effort to include every odd fetish that jumps into the author's mind. In only six chapters the main character has hooked up with his older sister, been dragged off to a partner-swapping orgy by an exhibitionist neighbor, and his twin sister keeps trying far too hard to set him up with her best friend (who she'd rather get together with herself). And on top of it all, the siblings' mother isn't actually their mother, but her twin who stepped in to take care of them after the real mother died. It's boggling my mind, but my interest is piqued as well.
Koe de Oshigoto: I really like this one - it's quite funny and somewhat cute, but far from innocent... it's about a girl who's pressured into being an eroge seiyuu by her big sister who develops them, and the surprising talent for getting herself off on pure imagination that she discovers.
Otogi no Machi no Rena: It's like a sexed up version of Umisho - I'm quite fond of the art style, as I expected, and though the plot is a little weird I'm enjoying it as well. Not to mention the fanservice.
Umisho: After reading the above, I figured I'd take a shot at Umisho as well. I watched the anime, but I was hoping there'd be a little more in the manga. I'm about halfway through though, and so far no dice.
Gekkoh: I'm still pretty confused about where the plot is going, but I like this one. The Yakuza angle seems to lend it plenty of action and excitement to go with the awkward relationship drama.
Koibana Onsen: Not really much to say here... it's a touch cute and kinda funny, but mostly just fluff and not a whole lot of personality. Still, I'm entertained.
Sister Trap: Unlike the above, this is all fluff. I mean, seriously, what kind of siblings would go that far to seduce their sister's boyfriends just to keep them around?
XBlade: I'm having a hard time deciding what this reminds me of, but I like it. The art is quite detailed too. Odd sometimes, but very nice at others. I guess it reminds me a bit of Air Gear in that regard.
Crimson Grave: Kinda hokey and lame - I don't really mind the premise, but it's short on style and flair so I gave up.
Kayou Gogo Kuji: I really don't know what to say about this one. It's just weird. What's there is well made and somewhat interesting, but it doesn't continue far enough to develop much personality or even make a whole lot of sense.
Tsukumo Happy Soul: This was an odd manga, and far too short, but for some reason it reminded me a bit of Soul Eater in the way it was drawn and such. I enjoyed it, but I wish there was more.
B Reaction: The premise reminds me a touch of UxU, but replacing all the depth of character with a bit of martial arts rivalry. Decent, but that's about it.
Hen: I'm surprised I finished this one... I still haven't quite figured out why I kept reading. It has all sorts of weird characters in an unbelievable tangle of relationships, and their circumstances are generally unexplained. What's more, it can be somewhat hard to follow and the pacing isn't any better. Still, it kept me reading to the end and that has to mean something, right?
1/2 Prince: I really didn't think I'd get into this one. Granted, all the MMORPG terminology and such still drags it down a bit, but the characters and the comedy all have more oomph than I was expecting. I'm looking forward to finding out what happens next.
Girls Saurus: Finally, a proper demonstration of how scary women can be. =P I wasn't sure about it at first, but I finally got around to reading it and then catching up on the sequel, and I'm thoroughly entertained.
Get You: Meh, I couldn't really get into this one - not the characters or the art style or anything. Ahh, well.
Forbidden Wedding: Far too short to really amount to anything interesting or develop much personality.
Dekiai Paradise: As with the entry above, far too short. It tries to build in a bit more drama and such, but isn't long enough to make a convincing go of it.
Ren-ai Shijo Shugi: Definitely not high-brow entertainment, that's for sure. But it's at least long enough that it might be able to show some character. I've got my fingers crossed, anyway.
Otomari Honey: Pretty typical ecchi comedy with an unbelievable situation and fairly flat characters, but it's keeping me somewhat entertained so far.
Oni-Gokko: Not sure what to make of this one so far - it's a little hard to follow, but seems like it might end up being pretty good.
Osaerarenai: I thought the art was pretty good in this one, and the premise rather entertaining. It's one of the few short manga I've read lately that doesn't feel horribly rushed.
Moriguchi Orito no Teiougaku: Just as I was getting into this one, it ended. But what's worse, the ending really didn't make any sense. Quite disappointing, really.
Alice no 100cc: Far too weird for me. That's all I have to say about that.
Iinari Aibration: Much like the above, but with the weirdness toned down just enough that I can't decide whether or not to keep reading.
Aki-Sora: Mmm, smut. To call its plot and characters weird would be quite an understatement - the manga seems to be an effort to include every odd fetish that jumps into the author's mind. In only six chapters the main character has hooked up with his older sister, been dragged off to a partner-swapping orgy by an exhibitionist neighbor, and his twin sister keeps trying far too hard to set him up with her best friend (who she'd rather get together with herself). And on top of it all, the siblings' mother isn't actually their mother, but her twin who stepped in to take care of them after the real mother died. It's boggling my mind, but my interest is piqued as well.
Koe de Oshigoto: I really like this one - it's quite funny and somewhat cute, but far from innocent... it's about a girl who's pressured into being an eroge seiyuu by her big sister who develops them, and the surprising talent for getting herself off on pure imagination that she discovers.
Otogi no Machi no Rena: It's like a sexed up version of Umisho - I'm quite fond of the art style, as I expected, and though the plot is a little weird I'm enjoying it as well. Not to mention the fanservice.
Umisho: After reading the above, I figured I'd take a shot at Umisho as well. I watched the anime, but I was hoping there'd be a little more in the manga. I'm about halfway through though, and so far no dice.
Gekkoh: I'm still pretty confused about where the plot is going, but I like this one. The Yakuza angle seems to lend it plenty of action and excitement to go with the awkward relationship drama.
Koibana Onsen: Not really much to say here... it's a touch cute and kinda funny, but mostly just fluff and not a whole lot of personality. Still, I'm entertained.
Sister Trap: Unlike the above, this is all fluff. I mean, seriously, what kind of siblings would go that far to seduce their sister's boyfriends just to keep them around?
XBlade: I'm having a hard time deciding what this reminds me of, but I like it. The art is quite detailed too. Odd sometimes, but very nice at others. I guess it reminds me a bit of Air Gear in that regard.
Crimson Grave: Kinda hokey and lame - I don't really mind the premise, but it's short on style and flair so I gave up.
Kayou Gogo Kuji: I really don't know what to say about this one. It's just weird. What's there is well made and somewhat interesting, but it doesn't continue far enough to develop much personality or even make a whole lot of sense.
Tsukumo Happy Soul: This was an odd manga, and far too short, but for some reason it reminded me a bit of Soul Eater in the way it was drawn and such. I enjoyed it, but I wish there was more.
B Reaction: The premise reminds me a touch of UxU, but replacing all the depth of character with a bit of martial arts rivalry. Decent, but that's about it.
Hen: I'm surprised I finished this one... I still haven't quite figured out why I kept reading. It has all sorts of weird characters in an unbelievable tangle of relationships, and their circumstances are generally unexplained. What's more, it can be somewhat hard to follow and the pacing isn't any better. Still, it kept me reading to the end and that has to mean something, right?
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