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Aug 6, 2013 9:05 AM
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What is this shit? Seems like the series will be slow paced.
Just hoping that the bullying won't be so bad like in the one-shot.
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Aug 6, 2013 9:23 AM
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Hmm, this was decent, I'm starting to understand the mindset and personality of Ishida. Although I would have preferred if the author just started with
rodacNov 30, 2013 8:04 PM
Aug 6, 2013 9:27 AM
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And she's introduced near the end of the chapter...


I liked it I guess. Will look forward to more but let this journey begin~
Aug 6, 2013 9:35 AM
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I'm a bit worried since the "defeating boredom" things looks like
Kinda preferred the way it opened in the one-shot. But it's still a good chapter. This has a lot of potential to it. I hope it won't shoot itself in the foot.
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I agree with Ducat, a lot of potential.
My main concern is about the length of this series as we already know how it'll end from the oneshot - at least for the first major arc if the mangaka decides to continue after that. If the series actually provides enough reasons to logically continue and show their developing relationship (which is very likely at this point) I'll gladly continue following it.
Steel Ball Run anime when?
Aug 6, 2013 1:25 PM
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This is gonna be awesome. Great characterization for Ishida already.
Aug 6, 2013 4:13 PM
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They add some parts that is not in the one-shot. I'll continue this
Aug 7, 2013 4:43 AM
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This is (probably) gonna be the same with the one-shot, only longer.
I really do hope the author continues the story, cause I bet it'll get the attention it deserves
Aug 7, 2013 6:26 AM
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Don't know how they'll do this. Show us how
or continue from where the One Shot left? If it's the former, it won't be surprising if my monitor break soon.
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Don't worry, we'll get tons of chapters about
rodacNov 30, 2013 8:09 PM
Aug 7, 2013 5:46 PM

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Why are you all so negative about it? Sure, we'll get more chapters on
but if its essential to the plot then why not? We get more insight (and sure a lot more drama), we get to see more of how characters grow and how they might find each other again. Its a tragic story and if you're not able to cope with that don't read it.

As for me, I'm extremely looking forward to this.
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@sanctuaries

Actually, that's not a good thing. With a deeper back story and a lengthier run time, the
section runs a great risk of being melodramatic. Instead of holding the impact it should, it'll be overblown and the "cathartic" experience will just be emotional manipulation. The resolution can seem overwrought, and since this a sensitive topic, it might even come across as annoyingly didactic.

The story shouldn't just be
it should have something more that will push it to greatness. And I think that's why everyone wants to see the continuation of the story rather than the rehashing of an already fairly executed section.
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After reading this first chapter, I really honest that they don't spend too much time on this back story, I couldn't take
and any more of it will just be too much. I hope that they just show important points from the backstory, while continuing the story from the time skip.

But this was an alright chapter, nonetheless.
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Aug 8, 2013 6:24 AM

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I'm so glad this getting a full serialization. The one-shot was very powerful and left me very emotional. This first chapter was a great start. I have high hopes for this. :)
Aug 8, 2013 2:42 PM
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Understanding the character’s justification for
is very different from believing that the character's justification is indeed just. I don't think we will have to worry about the author implying anything like that.
Looking forward to a telling of
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Aug 26, 2013 2:47 AM

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I'm rooting for this!
Aug 26, 2013 12:03 PM

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This is good. Can't wait for the next chapter.
Aug 27, 2013 9:10 AM
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i'm sorry but i think they took a huge step back in this first chapter. literally! i wish they would just continue where the oneshot left off instead giving us backstory about a character i particularly dont care for.
hope the next chapter are better. i really love the oneshot and i hate to see it go downhill this fast.
Sep 1, 2013 4:40 AM

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tsudman said:
I don't think I want to see

^

But then

Im gonna cry.
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Sep 2, 2013 9:10 AM

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Meh. First chapter was just so-so. Hope it gets better :s

I'm almost sure that the serialization of the original will less good. As OP also said, the pace is horrible.
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Nov 7, 2013 6:38 PM

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Nice. Didn't know they made a new one. The oneshot was pretty good. Hopefully this one will be as good or even better.
Nov 30, 2013 8:21 PM

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Mar 7, 2014 11:46 AM

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Well, it's a good start. We got to learn a bit more about Ishida life and biggest fear : boredom.

I wonder if it will really follow the one-shot and turn bad real fast.
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Apr 20, 2014 6:34 PM

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nice to get more backstory on that guy character
"Urushibara Ruka. The mannerisms and voice of a woman... No... More feminine than any woman. But he's a guy. Taller than Mayuri, but so very thin... But he's a guy. Looks great in a miko outfit... But he's a guy. It's already twilight And yet, it's so hot. The cicadas are crying. But... He's a guy."
May 24, 2014 12:39 AM

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So sweet at the end. <3
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Isayama Hajime should be awarded The Manga with The Highest Inconsistencies of Characters' Appearances.
He keeps performing multiple plastic surgeries on those Shingeki No Kyojin characters in a SINGLE chapter.
Yes, I've read up to the latest chapter of Shingeki No Kyojin manga.
Forced myself to read through the kidsketching chapters after the anime's ended. At least from now on, I only have to go through the hell once a month.
Patiently awaiting SNK TV/movie/OVA anime-sequel.
The 2015 SNK live-action movie would probably suck.
Oct 16, 2014 7:52 PM

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Looks like we're getting to know Ishida more than in the one-shot. I still don't like him. He's still a brat. I'll probably like him by the end of this manga though lmao.
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This made me cry. What the fuck.
I definitely have superpowers. I can feel it in my balls.
Nov 9, 2014 6:38 PM

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So he started bullying out of boredom.

Can't wait to see what happens after the [spoiler]timeskip.
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Dec 12, 2014 9:18 PM

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Whoa.. that was some dragging along there..
Jul 21, 2015 1:01 AM

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Good start, been awhile since I read the one-shot.
This sure will be sad.
Oct 15, 2015 2:59 PM
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I don't get why his sister's always sleeping on the floor like that. Can someone explain that please? o.O
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I don't get why his sister's always sleeping on the floor like that. Can someone explain that please? o.O

Either they sleep on futons or they are too poor to buy futons. Either way, Ishida's family is poor.
Aug 25, 2016 7:58 PM

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Ishida is such a braindead retarded fucking moron. I REALLY hope the author will make his redemption believable down the road because as of right now it seems like a very long shot.
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Nov 5, 2016 4:56 AM
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tsudecimo said:
Hmm, this was decent, I'm starting to understand the mindset and personality of Ishida. Although I would have preferred if the author just started with


I would have to agree, this is much better in terms of bringing more context to Ishida's actions. Not that it is right, but you see how it really started.
And that bullying will kill me, it was so hard to see she getting bullied by him, I hope the manga doesnt spend too much time on it...
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He was one heck of a daredevil
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Having a disability myself and having being bullied because of it, I know this manga is going to be a huge feels trip for me. Hopefully this introduction arc won't last too long, so don't have to see Nishimiya getting bullied even more than in the one shot.

It will be interesting to see how this manga handles disabilities as it's not very common theme in anime or manga.

I also can't help but wonder if I'll be able to like the MC. I know he'll eventually turn around and realise what a complete sack of shit he his, but I just won't be able to forgive him for what he did to Nishimiya that easily.
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well that was a good introduction of the characters and suddenly the new girl arrives
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I very much liked the one-shot more than the first chapter, but the combination of both gives me more insight on Ishida.
I must say, though, he is a complete brat.
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After watching the movie (which is really, really great) I just couldn't resist buying the manga.
It tells a serious topic which needs to attract more attention imo.
Jul 23, 2019 10:22 AM

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Huh I definitely don’t remember the shoes thing, maybe it’s been a while since I saw the movie or they cut that bit out, which makes sense.
Jun 8, 2020 11:53 AM
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There we go, finally decided to start this. Shoya seems annoying but he's a kid so I guess it's fine.
Jul 29, 2020 2:19 AM

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why just why Shoya's sister always on the floor sleeping, when I first was her like that I was scared because I thought she was dead... not the plot you really wanna go with romance manga here.

I will give it a try, not sure when I'm going to finish it (fall semester starts in August) but hoping to finish it by December.
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Oct 29, 2021 7:06 PM

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Eh, the first chapter wasn’t really all that. Seems very slow paced But I guess I will give another chance. Since it’s too early to completely judge.
Oct 29, 2021 7:06 PM

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Eh, the first chapter wasn’t really all that. Seems very slow paced But I guess I will give another chance. Since it’s too early to completely judge.
Oct 17, 2022 11:38 PM
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I watched the movie a few days ago and loved it and now I've started the manga and I love this first chapter it's Amazing
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the reactions of the teachers in these kind of manga are always frustrating to me. they just allow shit to happen and never exert their authority for good. this guy knew everyone was bullying nishimiya, but he was all too happy to let ishida take all the blame and get bullied in turn. fuck him
Dec 6, 2023 9:05 PM
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Chapter One of Koe no Katachi introduces the poignant tale of redemption and isolation. Shoya's contemplation and Shoko's arrival set the stage for a gripping exploration of human connection.
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best manga ever, love the story and the art its amazing

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