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Having taken a quick look at things, it seems that the manga is put on hiatus of a sort. Looking over the artist's page (http://www.itplanning.co.jp/index.html), the last note on Vagabond is a notice that he isn't in good health, with a subsequent note that he just doesn't feel up to the task of completing the series right now (though, apparently, there's not that much left). So I guess there won't be any new chapters coming out in the near future.

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At first it will feel like the original only a little faster and with some differences. But at about ep 13, the story will completely change and become an anime of it's own. It's definitely faster paced than the original, I don't think every episode is that way.. but most are.
You're talking about the plot aren't you. In which case, the plot is only fast paced in the beginning, I believe.

Well, as I saw it being stated once: 'I feel sorry for any parent or teacher who would ever have to deal with a kid inspired to insolence by the hubris of this show.' Perhaps the show might be some sort of outlet, but if this is true than I would question, first, whether someone should be allowed to permit himself to have such fantasies in the first place and, second, whether society as a whole should permit itself to allow such an outlet. Instead of telling the little kid that what he fantasises about is morally questionable, we provide him with something that only strengthens the notion that it is normal to have such fantasies.
I am aware, of course, that this mirrors, to some degree, the issue of sex and violence in video games and films. And I understand why people dislike having it there, for the simple reason that there generally is no reason given at all for its presence. It is there to attract an audience, that's all, and this is think is not justifiable: even if it is probably nonsense to state that such additions necessarily lead to deplorable action, it does send the message that the concept itself is quite alright, which is a moral issue.

I have heard a lot about CG and should probably watch it simply to have an idea what everyone is talking about (and notice the references in especially comedies). In particular, it was mentioned that it might actually have a halfway decent background story, which in turn ought to lead to at least the chance of having characters act upon it. When I find the time for it, I'll let you know what I think of it.

To be honest, I have no idea who came up with the phrase 'mindfuck' and I'm not really sure whether I think the term is suitable, as these shows most certainly are not out to play with perception (or if they did, they don't do a very swell job at it), but more about experimenting in visual style and trying to visualise their characters' less rational thoughts.

I forgot to add two prominent titles to the list, namely Neon Genesis Evangelion and The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya. These shows probably should be watched, not because they're plainly good but because they, together with Death Note and Elfen Lied form the most heatedly discussed anime out there. Even naming any of them often results in pages upon pages of discussion and rants. Almost as a result, they are somewhat classics, and are referenced, copied and parodied everywhere. At this point, knowing them seems to be a bit of basic knowledge.

There are two things I focus on when watching anime. First is background. I want the world depicted to be a living one, one with a society that makes sense and that shows people actually working within that society. This may be historical, dystopic, or even the average Japanese classroom. This is because I attach great importance to the integration of the characters into their society. If a fictional society is portrayed, I want the characters to make sense within the system of rationality and morality of that setting; if an existing society is portrayed, I want the characters to adhere to common standards of knowledge, decency and a sense of what is right or wrong.
The second focus is morality. I want an anime to show a proper sense of morality. Its characters and the general mood of what is accepted behaviour and what not should adhere to some standards, and these standards should be expressed. I loathe series that take great satisfaction in having its characters gleefully, or 'for great justice' do all kinds of horrible deeds or throw themselves into the ups and downs of high drama, all for no apparent reason but to have the audience react emotionally. So, in general I immediately award lower scores when a series contains violence, romance or sex without this being an acceptable consequence of the portrayed setting and its morality.
Perhaps this in itself is enough of an explanation as to why I dislike TTGL (actually, it's one of the very few anime I actively loathe). A more detailed explanation can be found somewhere in the second half of this thread. My post there was written only shortly after I finished watching the show and does a far better job at expressing my disgust than I could offer now.