Looking for something new..

Redsquire · Mar 19, 2009, 08:31 PM

Okay, I'm starting to finish off a lot of the different series' of my manga books that I currently have, and I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions of their own for new storys that I could maybe enjoy. : D I like fantasy (medievil or modern), action, romance/emo-ness, sci-fi, generally a lot of different things. Of series I have just now, they include;

Ranma 1/2, Inu-yasha, Dragonball, DBZ, some varying Vampire Princess Miyu and Vampire Yui books, Tanaka Gon, Reservoir Chronicle Tsubasa, Remote, Love Hina, A.I Love You, Mark of the Succubus, Negima, Ai Yori Aoshi, Psychic Academy, and quite a few others. I'll name them off if someone tells me something I've already read in any case.

Anyway, I'm open for any suggestions you may have. ^_^ Any manga series at all, just whatever you liked best and you'd definately suggest for me, or anything vague and not particularly mainstream that you took a fancy to. I'm not that fussy. Hmm... I'm also looking for a good manga with a lot of fight scenes in it, if possible, to take some inspiration from, so if anyone has any suggestions on this either, I would love to hear them. <3

Oh! I'll be ordering stuff over the web soon, so please feel free to suggest something that doesn't particularly HAVE to be in the shops whenever I go in.

Because I could just as easily order it. <3

Thank yous! ^o^

lapislazuli · Mar 20, 2009, 12:50 AM

Seems like your not into either Naruto, One Piece or Bleach?
Okay, I can just tell you what I really enjoyed reading, or read: I liked Bitter Virgin a lot, which would be of the romance categorie,
and Vagabong is a very enjoyable read as well at the moment, even though it progresses very slowly. This take place in feudal japan and basically tells the story of Musashi Miyamoto.
I'll edit it later maybe, no time now. xD

Redsquire · Mar 20, 2009, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lapislazuli

Seems like your not into either Naruto, One Piece or Bleach?
Okay, I can just tell you what I really enjoyed reading, or read: I liked Bitter Virgin a lot, which would be of the romance categorie,
and Vagabong is a very enjoyable read as well at the moment, even though it progresses very slowly. This take place in feudal japan and basically tells the story of Musashi Miyamoto.
I'll edit it later maybe, no time now. xD

Bitter Virgin seems mature, I suspect? I dont know, random image searches on google seemed to come back with a bit of an adult-looking manga. xD Although the style looks quite interesting, and the story sounds decent too. I can honestly say I've never seen it in the shops here, so this might be one I'll order in to see if I like it, yep. <3 Oh, and yes, I like Naruto and One Piece, I've never read Bleach and to be honest, I dont think I'm interested in it. I haven't bought any of One Piece personally, but I have most of the latest released Naruto manga. <3 It's just not one of my favourites just now.

I love the style for Vagabond, it reminds me a little of the old Lone Wolf and Son manga. <3 Awesome. Going to look more into that one I think. ^_^ I dont know much about it I'm afraid. : (

Thankies for the suggestions! : D

lapislazuli · Mar 21, 2009, 03:49 PM

In which way mature? :P
Seriously, it does not fall into such a categorie I'd say. But the plot is rather mature and serious. Not necessarily appropriate for kids. It's really exciting though, makes you want to read the next chapter. Doesn't let you go. I completed it in an instant, which is sad.

And yeah, Vagabond. What can I tell you about that one. First of all, I really~ like the style of it. It looks awesome, in my opinion it has one of the best looking drawings ever, very artistic sometimes, I totally like that.
The plot is very interesting as well. Basically about Musashi Miyamotos life, as you may already have found out.

And some other person which will be introduced somewhen later on. And it's kinda realistic, if you know what I mean. Not like One Piece or Dragon Ball or Naruto. xD
I guess I can say it's my favourite manga at the moment.

!Rave_Grip · Mar 21, 2009, 06:26 PM

Bitter Virgin is an excellent manga. Though it's a shame it ended in such a predictable manner. Hopefully it will resume.

Here is what I am reading/have read:

Akumetsu
Eyeshield 21
Super Cruel and Terrible Tales of Mangaka Manga
The World Is Mine
Worst - don't go by the name, it's an AWESOME manga.
Crows - Prequel to Worst.
Fist of the North Star - name variation is there; Hokuto no Ken if I'm right.
Full Metal Alchemist
Ii Hito - One of the best manga I've ever read
Katekyo Hitman Reborn!
Vagabond - amazing drawing
Baki The Son of Ogre [there are also mangas like this, such as Garouden]
Soul Eater
Fairy Tail
Trigun
Shiki
Pretty Face
Magic Card
HELLSING
Orphen
Ai Kora
Midnight Secretary
Uzumaki
Kekkaishi
Change 123
Akagi
Aiki
Superior
Kamen Teacher
Black Lagoon
Kimi No Iru Machi
Family Compo
Mysterious Girlfriend X
Shaman King
Wild Life
Ayu Mayu

Sorry I can't give you a brief review of the mangas I mentioned, partly due to the fact that there's too many ... and I'm lazy. ^_^
Although, there are many mature scenes in "The World Is Mine" and Baki - people exploding, fighting, bones showing.
And for some manga, [medium] nudity and swearing.

Redsquire · Mar 21, 2009, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by lapislazuli

In which way mature? :P
Seriously, it does not fall into such a categorie I'd say. But the plot is rather mature and serious. Not necessarily appropriate for kids. It's really exciting though, makes you want to read the next chapter. Doesn't let you go. I completed it in an instant, which is sad.

And yeah, Vagabond. What can I tell you about that one. First of all, I really~ like the style of it. It looks awesome, in my opinion it has one of the best looking drawings ever, very artistic sometimes, I totally like that.
The plot is very interesting as well. Basically about Musashi Miyamotos life, as you may already have found out.

And some other person which will be introduced somewhen later on. And it's kinda realistic, if you know what I mean. Not like One Piece or Dragon Ball or Naruto. xD
I guess I can say it's my favourite manga at the moment.

The general manga I have tends to be very "cartoon-y", and I think a more "real" looking style of manga like Lone Wolf or Vagabond wouldn't do any harm in my collection, to be honest, if you know what I mean. xD I'll definately have a lookie out for it. <3<3 ... Man. I need to figure out exactly WHERE I'm going to put all of my manga lately. ;o; I've ran out of room! Meep!! And seriously! I did a search for Bitter Virgin on Google and at least ONE of the images on image search I got back, as I recall, was a rather naked young lady. O.o

Maybe its just me being unfamiliar with the series and its just some random image completely unrelated to the series or something, and it just comes up in the image search or something. I dunno. Bah.

Rave Grip - I've often felt about buying in Orphen. xp As foooor... Magic Card, I can't seem to find anything on it, but I'll try again later when I'm not as fat and lazy. :O In the meantime, lets have a fat and lazy competition!!

-RECLINES!!- >:O

Pretty Face seems familiar in style (at least to me) a bit like Ken Akamatsu's style, and thats always a win with me. At least, theres a lot of "cute" going on with the anime girls in that one. xp Weehee~! Going to look at that one a bit. <3 Aaaahhh yes, Soul Eater, theres a familiar one for me. x3

Baki and Garouden, the expressions of characters in those scare the HELL out of me. o.o Reminds me a little of that Maori thing, sticking out their tongues. That scares the hell out of me too. >o< But I'll look for those, because I think by the look of them they might have some decently interesting fightscenes. Ii Hito has an interesting style too.

My ex likes Full Metal Alchemist. For some reason it would hurt my pride to feel "newbie" compared to her, so I try to avoid looking at FMA stuff. xD

And oh, I seen the Fist of the North Star movie AGES ago, its been so long, but I remember it was one of the first (five) anime movies I ever saw. ^_^ I'd buy that for the sheer nostalgia. <3<3 ROFL, Akumetsu, AGAIN with the scary faced people. xD -Is hiding now-

I think the style for The World Is Mine is something that quite appeals to me too. <3 Annndd, for my OWN note-taking, I just saw something called "Under the Rose" and the nutshell I got of the storyline seemed teasingly interesting, so I'll make a note to look into that one too. ^o^

lapislazuli · Mar 21, 2009, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Redsquire

The general manga I have tends to be very "cartoon-y", and I think a more "real" looking style of manga like Lone Wolf or Vagabond wouldn't do any harm in my collection, to be honest, if you know what I mean. xD I'll definately have a lookie out for it. <3<3 ... Man. I need to figure out exactly WHERE I'm going to put all of my manga lately. ;o; I've ran out of room! Meep!! And seriously! I did a search for Bitter Virgin on Google and at least ONE of the images on image search I got back, as I recall, was a rather naked young lady. O.o

Yeah, give Vagabong a try. It's very good stuff in my opinion.
Hmm ... like real naked?? Because I can't recall a scene with real nudity. You know, I'd remember that. xD
Seriously I totally cannot remember anything 'offending' in that manga.

Give it a try, if you see something like that, just close your eyes really fast!

Redsquire · Mar 21, 2009, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lapislazuli

In which way mature? :P
Seriously, it does not fall into such a categorie I'd say. But the plot is rather mature and serious. Not necessarily appropriate for kids. It's really exciting though, makes you want to read the next chapter. Doesn't let you go. I completed it in an instant, which is sad.

And yeah, Vagabond. What can I tell you about that one. First of all, I really~ like the style of it. It looks awesome, in my opinion it has one of the best looking drawings ever, very artistic sometimes, I totally like that.
The plot is very interesting as well. Basically about Musashi Miyamotos life, as you may already have found out.

And some other person which will be introduced somewhen later on. And it's kinda realistic, if you know what I mean. Not like One Piece or Dragon Ball or Naruto. xD
I guess I can say it's my favourite manga at the moment.

Quote:

Originally Posted by lapislazuli

Yeah, give Vagabong a try. It's very good stuff in my opinion.
Hmm ... like real naked?? Because I can't recall a scene with real nudity. You know, I'd remember that. xD
Seriously I totally cannot remember anything 'offending' in that manga.

Give it a try, if you see something like that, just close your eyes really fast!

Nudity wouldn't offend me anyway. I have Ranma 1/2 and Inuyasha and Love Hina. Fanservice HOOOOOO~! :O

Even Psychic Academy has kindof tacky fanservice pictures on it around the end volumes (with tentacles, oo-la-la.). So I'm not really that bothered by it. :3 One of my other female friends though, I'd have to hide any nudity in manga from her. She lives in what I like to call "E-Rated Land", as opposed to "La-la Land".

But yep, I'll look into Vagabond for certain. <3

Mar 19, 2009, 08:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
Redsquire Otaku Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bonnie Scotland, under a bridge. Och aye. ~<3 Posts: 160 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Looking for something new.. Okay, I'm starting to finish off a lot of the different series' of my manga books that I currently have, and I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions of their own for new storys that I could maybe enjoy. : D I like fantasy (medievil or modern), action, romance/emo-ness, sci-fi, generally a lot of different things. Of series I have just now, they include; Ranma 1/2, Inu-yasha, Dragonball, DBZ, some varying Vampire Princess Miyu and Vampire Yui books, Tanaka Gon, Reservoir Chronicle Tsubasa, Remote, Love Hina, A.I Love You, Mark of the Succubus, Negima, Ai Yori Aoshi, Psychic Academy, and quite a few others. I'll name them off if someone tells me something I've already read in any case. Anyway, I'm open for any suggestions you may have. ^_^ Any manga series at all, just whatever you liked best and you'd definately suggest for me, or anything vague and not particularly mainstream that you took a fancy to. I'm not that fussy. Hmm... I'm also looking for a good manga with a lot of fight scenes in it, if possible, to take some inspiration from, so if anyone has any suggestions on this either, I would love to hear them. <3 Oh! I'll be ordering stuff over the web soon, so please feel free to suggest something that doesn't particularly HAVE to be in the shops whenever I go in. Because I could just as easily order it. <3 Thank yous! ^o^ __________________ My name ish Steph! -Poses as cape flaps in wind- DX -=::/ Tanshin Art Studio \::=-
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lapislazuli Otaku Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: 48° 07' – 48° 19' N 16° 11' – 16° 34' E or short: behind you. Posts: 363 Thanks: 23 Thanked 27 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Looking for something new.. Seems like your not into either Naruto, One Piece or Bleach? Okay, I can just tell you what I really enjoyed reading, or read: I liked Bitter Virgin a lot, which would be of the romance categorie, and Vagabong is a very enjoyable read as well at the moment, even though it progresses very slowly. This take place in feudal japan and basically tells the story of Musashi Miyamoto. I'll edit it later maybe, no time now. xD __________________ You are now breathing manually. :P E&OE;
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lapislazuli Otaku Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: 48° 07' – 48° 19' N 16° 11' – 16° 34' E or short: behind you. Posts: 363 Thanks: 23 Thanked 27 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Looking for something new.. In which way mature? :P Seriously, it does not fall into such a categorie I'd say. But the plot is rather mature and serious. Not necessarily appropriate for kids. It's really exciting though, makes you want to read the next chapter. Doesn't let you go. I completed it in an instant, which is sad. And yeah, Vagabond. What can I tell you about that one. First of all, I really~ like the style of it. It looks awesome, in my opinion it has one of the best looking drawings ever, very artistic sometimes, I totally like that. The plot is very interesting as well. Basically about Musashi Miyamotos life, as you may already have found out. And some other person which will be introduced somewhen later on. And it's kinda realistic, if you know what I mean. Not like One Piece or Dragon Ball or Naruto. xD I guess I can say it's my favourite manga at the moment. __________________ You are now breathing manually. :P E&OE;
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!Rave_Grip Banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Life is an illusion. Posts: 2,431 Thanks: 2 Thanked 17 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Looking for something new.. Bitter Virgin is an excellent manga. Though it's a shame it ended in such a predictable manner. Hopefully it will resume. Here is what I am reading/have read: Akumetsu Eyeshield 21 Super Cruel and Terrible Tales of Mangaka Manga The World Is Mine Worst - don't go by the name, it's an AWESOME manga. Crows - Prequel to Worst. Fist of the North Star - name variation is there; Hokuto no Ken if I'm right. Full Metal Alchemist Ii Hito - One of the best manga I've ever read Katekyo Hitman Reborn! Vagabond - amazing drawing Baki The Son of Ogre [there are also mangas like this, such as Garouden] Soul Eater Fairy Tail Trigun Shiki Pretty Face Magic Card HELLSING Orphen Ai Kora Midnight Secretary Uzumaki Kekkaishi Change 123 Akagi Aiki Superior Kamen Teacher Black Lagoon Kimi No Iru Machi Family Compo Mysterious Girlfriend X Shaman King Wild Life Ayu Mayu Sorry I can't give you a brief review of the mangas I mentioned, partly due to the fact that there's too many ... and I'm lazy. ^_^ Although, there are many mature scenes in "The World Is Mine" and Baki - people exploding, fighting, bones showing. And for some manga, [medium] nudity and swearing. Last edited by Rave_Grip; Mar 21, 2009 at 06:53 PM.
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