Weekly! Fuuka 11: In a Loud Voice (大きな声で！[Ōkina koe de!])

Yuu, Fuuka and Mikasa arrive peaceful at Shōnan and were immediately put to work by the Southwind's manager. Yuu gets scolded by the manager for not speaking loud enough to say the order. Fuuka saves the day by saying that she wants to hear more of his voice. He grows a pair and yells with all his heart but that effort ended poorly.

Shukkan Shonen Magazine 20-2014

Previously on: Fuuka 10: Yuu reminisces about his childhood and his promise with Tama-chan. Fuuka decides that she wants to form a band with Yuu and Mikasa but learns that a large sum of money is needed to buy instruments. Their homeroom teacher suggests that they work for her friend in Shōnan which is incidentally, where Tama-chan is shooting her next music video!

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Monthly! Attack on Titan 57: Kenny the Ripper

Before Commander Erwin gets captured by the military police, he meets Hanji and they both talk about what the government is planning to do with Eren. Hange succeeds the rank of Commander of the Survey Corps while Levi confronts his former teacher, Kenny the Ripper.

Bessatsu Shonen Magazine 06-2014

Previously on: Attack on Titan 56: Eren writes what he heard during Ymir’s conversation with Bertholdt and Reiner. He gives it to Hanji and she hurries to Commander Erwin. Meanwhile, Historia was to be the new queen after being saved by Survey Corps from the clutches of the First Military Guard. Unfortunately, the plan fails and Mr. Reebs gets his throat slit.

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Warning! This chapter has gore, blood and a massive FACE-OFF.

MEGA Weekly! Fuuka 6-10: Wings; Promise!; Stage!; Unrequited Love; Band!

Fuuka Akitsuki is searching for something fun to do, a hobby or a club to join. She could not find anything, however, Haruna Yuu, suggested that she should take up music; either pick up an instrument or become a singer. She dreams, she acts upon that dream.

Fuuka invites Yuu to see a concert but Tama-chan (Koyuki) invites him first. With no choice, he goes with Fuuka and to his surprise, they went to see Tama-chan's concert. The three of them met eye-to-eye for the first time and it has now become a race to win Yuu's heart. The concert left Fuuka wanting the stage and so she decides to build a band. This leads to them to possibly meet personally as the four of them (Mikasa included) work at the beach in Shōnan.

Shonen Magazine 19 2014

The titles are as follows: 6. Wings (はばたけ [Habatake]); 7. Promise! (約束 [Yakusoku]); 8. Stage! (ステージ! [Sutēji!]); 9. Unrequited Love (片想い [Kataomoi]); 10. Band! (バンド! [Bando!]) I couldn't fit all of that information in the title bar so I'll just put them all here.

Previously on: Fuuka 5: Yuu perceives this good looking guy as a rival for Fuuka when he finds out that he swings the other way. He gains another friend, Mikasa.

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Now-Reading 10: Sweet-Delinquent Girlfriend(ヤンデレ彼女[Yandere Kanojo])

This is what a shounen romance should feel like. A heart-warming story between a yankee; a delinquent, and an ordinary guy who fell in love after their first encounter with each other. It’s cheesy at times but it feels more shoujo than any shoujo I’ve read so far. It’s not filled with drama but is filled with happiness.

Yandere Kanojo Volume 1

When a gag manga gives you something bigger than gags and comedy, you know that you’re reading a jewel of a story. I will apologize for fangirling about this series because I’m falling in love head over heels with this series because it’s so light and lovely, it feels like I’ve found the one I want to be with. She doesn’t look outstanding, she might swear a bit here and there but overall she’s just a really nice girl. I met her when I was browsing a certain manga hosting site, looking for a gag manga and she looked like a fun manga to read. She describes herself modestly but she’s so amazing and unique, she should be licensed. As of now, I’m still enjoying her company but we’re going to go through a long distance relationship soon. I hate it but I have to endure.

The mangaka’s pen name is Shinobi which translates to ninja. Her works are mostly 4 koma gag manga and all share the same kind of art style. She is prolific in that she works on two versions of Yandere Kanojo; one for the magazine and one for online publication. Her other works are “Nekura Musume to Internet (Miss Depressing and the Internet)” and “Musuko no Yome (My Son’s Wife).”

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Series Review: Renai Shimasen Ka: Shall we Love? (恋愛しませんか[Ren'ai shimasen ka])

An otaku who falls in love with a girl who works at a maid-cafe, a dream come true for many. Fuwa Rito is your casual otaku and Fuwari-san is your run-off-the-mill big busted maid and how is this relationship even possible? These two share a common past but that will not stop them from falling in love. This story is straight-forward and will not leave you asking questions. Any complaints before we move on? Good?

Fuwari: 私と恋愛しませんか
She's roughly saying: "Don't you want to fall in love with me?"

Hey! Ohisashiburi! When was the last time I wrote something? I've been busy with school and my video-making that I don't have much time. Anyway, I'll do my best to review this series before it gets rusty on my head.

This is the first manga by Tachibana Roku serialized in Young Ace. The mangaka's latest work is Inugami-san to Sarutobi-kun wa naka ga Warui and is about two elite students fighting out in various small competitions that will determine who will be succeed the Inugami Foundation.

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Weekly! Wagatsuma-san wa Ore no Yome 77: How About This

A new arc! Ai Wagatsuma is interested in the newly hired math teacher?! How will Aoshima fix the present to have that ideal future?! Also, the start of this chapter is about a show host (which I assume is from late night) retiring after hosting the show for 30+ years. It's weird that they put that there but I guess that guy is a big influence for the both mangaka.

Shonen Magazine 19 2014

I decided to pick this series up since I like it and I think it's funny and I kind of learn more about the Japanese Visual Culture (TV) through it. Whatever. Just go ahead and skip it if you want.

Previously on: Wagatsuma-san wa Ore no Yome 76: The Kaji-sensei arc ends with her ending up with Fuji-Q. His hook is his cooking ability that won over Kaji-sensei's son (his son does not eat vegetables). His future is now secured with Kaji-sensei.

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Weekly! UQ Holder 27 & 28: Touta vs. Nagumo (刀大vs.南雲 Touta vs. Nagumo) & Numbers, come! (ナンバーズ、来る Nanbāzu, kuru)

With Karin gone, who is going to defend Touta?! His answer to this situation is to run but he quickly becomes cornered by anti-magic military guys. Just when he was about to run out of hope, a familiar face shows up. Ms. Yukihime; a.k.a. Evangeline A.K. McDowell, shows up in front of Nagumo and the henchmen. Joining the fray, we are introduced to other UQ Holder members, beating their opponents as they do!

Weekly Shounen Magazine 16 & 17 2014

Previously on: UQ Holder 26: The fight between Touta and Kaito has ended. However, the immortal hunter; Nagumo, has been ordered to do overtime. He fights Karin and almost gets defeated until he uses his secret weapon. He teleports Karin to the moon.

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Weekly! Naruto 670: The One who Started it all... (始まりのもの・・・!! [Hajimari no mono...!!])

Naruto wakes up, not in the real world, but in a dimension where he meets a strange old man. This old man has the Rinnegan and is sitting on black balls, floating and holding a staff. He reveals himself to be Otsutsuki Hagoromo, popularly known as "Rikudō Sennin" (The Sage of Six Paths). He gives a quick history lesson about his family and how it connects to Naruto.

The title is kind of iffy. According to my handy dandy Japanese-English Dictionary, it say that Hajimari means start/beginning and mono is person. I don't want to use a certain manga streaming site's translation so I use my knowledge to fit it better (I think I'm doing a good job). There!

Weekly Shounen Jump 18 2014

Previously on: Naruto 669: Madara vs. Guy! Guy's Night Elephant attack is executed. Failing at first due to the pain inflicted by using such technique, Guy completely lands the 5 hits that complete Night Elephant. Of course, it wouldn't be completed without the support of Kakashi, Gaara, Rock Lee and the Fourth. Madara, with blood coming out of his mouth, still wants to fight and only got excited from the taijutsu Guy has showcased!

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Monthly! Real Account 2: No Answer! (ノーアンサー Nōansā)

Have you ever been duped by a profile photo while browsing your SNS of choice? The first real game in this virtual world of Real Account has started! The game is called "No Answer!" It tests the player's confidence in their looks. A panel of judges are given the task to "judge" the players' looks. The player wears an apron with either an X, a triangle or an O; with X meaning Ugly, triangle meaning "average or okay" and O meaning Good-looking. The judges will input their answer and if the majority agrees with your answer, you move to the next round. However, if majority answers the contrast of yours, then you are killed. Who wants to play?

Bessatsu Shounen Magazine 03 2014

Previously on: Real Account 1: Kashiwagi Ataru, a high schooler who is unsociable has a SNS account that lists a thousand friends. Taking Rea-Aka seriously, he becomes one of the participants in a death game. His consciousness is sucked in to the virtual world where; when people die, they die for real. The slaughter has begun, does Ataru have what it takes to save himself and the other person who saved him from certain death?

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Warning! This series contains gore, blood and mature themes!

Weekly! Naruto 669: Eight Gates Fighting Formation* (八門遁甲の陣…!! Hachi Mon Tonkō no Jin...!!)

Madara vs. Guy! No more flashbacks! This is it! Guy's Night Elephant attack is executed. Failing at first due to the pain inflicted by using such technique, Guy completely lands the 5 hits that complete Night Elephant. Of course, it wouldn't be completed without the support of Kakashi, Gaara, Rock Lee and the Fourth. Madara, with blood coming out of his mouth, still wants to fight and only got excited from the taijutsu Guy has showcased! Guy v. Madara part 2 coming soon! Meanwhile, Naruto regains consciousness.






*The title is kind of awkward. Yeah. I haven't found the right translation for this "遁甲" in Japanese but when I switch it to Chinese, it says "Fighters" so maybe it means something similar. Let's leave it at "Fighting" okay?

 Weekly Shounen Jump 17-2014

Previously on: Naruto 668: Guy-sensei releases the Eighth Gate: Gate of Death. Flashback to Guy's beginnings. His father, Might Dai is just like Guy today, outgoing and always in a good mood. He teaches Guy the "Eight Inner Gates" but suggests that he only use it when needed. Then back to reality, Guy-sensei closes the gap between him and Madara in an instant and attacks with his 夕象 (Night Elephant) attack.

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Weekly! UQ Holder 26: Karin's Crisis (夏凜の危機 Karin no kiki)

The fight between Touta and Kaito has ended. However, the immortal hunter; Nagumo, has been ordered to do overtime. He fights Karin and almost gets defeated until he uses his secret weapon. He teleports Karin to the moon. Whoa. Did I read that right? The moon?! How can that be possible?! The moon?! THE MOON?! Do you know how far the moon is?! I don't know the answer. That's why I'm asking you.






BTW, UQ Holder Volume 1 is out and I can't wait to pick it up! I'll go and visit the nearest bookstore and flip through some pages and see how it looks like! Happy face!

Weekly Shounen Magazine 15-2014

Previously on: UQ Holder 25: Touta suppresses the Magia Erebia, granting "Mercy" upon Kaito. In their final showdown, they arm wrestle. Both of them weakened, they fight with their sheer willpower and with only pure strength and heart, Touta beats Kaito and wrecks the building they were standing on.

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Now Reading 7: Wagatsuma is My Wife! (我妻さんは俺のヨメ [Wagatsuma-san wa Ore no Yome])

Been a while hasn't it? Sorry about that! I will catch up with all of the weekly post I need to do and more. I've freed up some time to post more stuffs for yous guys! Please give this a read!






When the love of your life is named "Ai Wagatsuma," you should expect that she'll become your wife, as her name says (Ai = Love, Waga Tsuma = My Wife). Our main character; Aoshima Hitoshi, is a high schooler who can time travel. Okay, let's lessen that and make it, "temporary time travel ala Hououin Kyouma." Just read the first two paragraphs and I promise you, I will convince you to read this! If not, you get your time back. Seriously! I'll pay you in dream time!

Sorry for not posting for a while. I'm really bogged down by my courses in college. Sorry about that. I hope you didn't all lose faith in me. Come back my dear readers! Come back! Baby, come back!

Weekly! Naruto 668: Crimson Spring Begins! (紅き春の始まり)

Guy-sensei releases the Eighth Gate: Gate of Death. Flashback to Guy's beginnings. His father, Might Dai is just like Guy today, outgoing and always in a good mood. He teaches Guy the "Eight Inner Gates" but suggests that he only use it when needed. Then back to reality, Guy-sensei closes the gap between him and Madara in an instant and attacks with his 夕象 (Night Elephant) attack.

Previously on: Naruto 667: The mysterious foot is revealed to be Kabuto! Kabuto heals Sasuke because he's changed now due to Izanami and Itachi's will to protect Sasuke. Meanwhile, Guy-sensei opens his 7th Gate and fights with Madara. Exhaustion took over but not a single scratch on Madara. With only one way to do defeat Madara, Guy gets ready to unleash the Red Beast.

Don't even ask me how I got that title. If you google translate it from Japanese to English, it wouldn't make sense. Since it's all kanji, try using Chinese to English and then it'll make sense. This is just painful. I know how the strokes work with Kanji so I can do try to write in as an input method and then google searches it. I look at the result and choose the one that looks the same as the one that's written and then look at the meaning through a Kanji Dictionary.

I downloaded a Chinese translated Naruto chapter so I thought it was suspiciously all-kanji. I was also thinking, "Wow! Kishimoto really wants to showcase his kanji knowledge with this! Even though it's a shonen manga!" I was wrong. Sorry for the mix up. Hope you enjoy this review!

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Weekly! Fuuka 5: Coming out (カミングアウト)

A new challenger comes! Err... actually, it's different from a challenger. Let's just say that another person comes to the fray, meddling with Yuu's growing feelings toward Fuuka. It's actually an interesting chapter but that's just my opinion. Let me defend this chapter!

The Case of the Mysterious Steam

Weekly Shonen Magazine 015-2014 cover coming soon

Previously on: Fuuka 4: Yuu gains 2 tickets to a movie that coincidentally, Fuuka really wants to watch. He invites her and they set a date on Sunday. The day of the meeting, they miss each other in a cliche way but with Fuuka's strange abilities; she finds Yuu. Also, Yuu gets a knee to the face just to make fun of him.

The chapter title gives a bit of a hint as to what this chapter is about. I was translating it by my Katakana/Hiragana self study (through translating manga) sheets and I was confused as to what it means. I've never heard of such a word. ka mi n gu a u to. KA-MINGU-AUTO. Coming out. WTF?! I was like whoa! This was totally what the translators wrote! Cool!

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Warning! This chapter has a few of shots of pantsu. Beware of pervs lurking in this blog.

Monthly! Attack on Titan 55: Itami (痛み)

The much awaited explanation for the planned coup d'etat by the Survey Corps. A flashback from Erwin's past and the reason for his distrust in the current government. Torture session for Sanes-san and the reveal of the True Royal Family.

Bessatsu Shonen Magazine 04-2014

Previously on: Attack on Titan 54: Eren/Historia clone shows up again in Historia's dream. Rescue mission executed, Levi takes down a taller guy than him. A deal between the Survey Corps and Reebs company was established. The Central Military police guys are having a S&M party with Hanji and Levi. Erwin and Pixis negotiating about overthrowing the government!

So true.

Oh yeah, the chapter title Itami (痛み) means Pain (well, it's actually body ache).

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Warning! This chapter contains gore, graphic violence, blood and adult themes; torture.

Weekly! UQ Holder 25

Touta suppresses the Magia Erebia, granting "Mercy" upon Kaito. In their final showdown, they arm wrestle. It's like that one filler episode in Naruto where the Raikage and the Hokage arm wrestle and the Raikage wins for is speed but it's turns around and the strong person wins this time. Who could that be? Also, there is a little teary moment in this chapter so don't be hating on it because of that.

Previously on: UQ Holder 24: Touta becomes totally consumed by Magia Erebia. Completely obliterating Kaito with sheer strength and battle intuition. Defeating and immobilized, Kaito is ready to die an honorable death in the hands of a worthy opponent.

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Weekly! Naruto 667:

Kabuto is back! He's become a good guy now because he now knows who he is! Whew! Wait, what is this!? Kabuto giving his long and thick snake to Sasuke? To give Hashi cells? No doubt about it, Sasuke is gonna have a Rinnegan now. Meanwhile, Guy-sensei opens his 7th Gate and fights with Madara. Exhaustion took over but not a single scratch on Madara. With only one way to do defeat Madara, Guy gets ready to unleash the Red Beast.

Shukkan Shounen Jump 15-2014

Previously on: Naruto 666: Obito takes some of the chakra of the 1 tail and 8 tails from Madara. He teams up with Kakashi to teleport him faster to the Kamui Dimension where he gives Naruto the other half of Kurama. Guy saves Kakashi from Madara's black balls. Seriously. That's what they call them, Minato says so. Officially named, "Madara's Black Balls."

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Warning! This chapter contains testicles. Madara's black balls of death.

Monthly! Clockwork Planet 1: RyuZu Yourslave

This series began serializing way back in September 2013 and they only decided to translate it recently so I'll just put this on my list of series to review every month. As the title says, humans are living in a Clockwork Planet because Earth is finished and can no longer be habitable. Earth looks like Saturn now because it has a Gear-Ring around it and it has floating cities that are made from gears. It's like a clock. Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that we have automatas in this story. Steampunk innards with human skin, these automatas would turn you into a Hideki loving her Persocom named Chi (reference: Chobits by Clamp).

The art is totally modern and shounen in a lot of ways. If you watched last year's anime titled "Unbreakable Machine-Doll" and liked it, this might appeal to you. If you like robot looking like humans that are totally loyal and will do anything for their master, then go ahead and read this. No, perv, not those kinds of orders.

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Weekly! Naruto 665 & 666

Obito comes to life with enough chakra to use his Mangekyou. He learns about Madara using him for his selfish yet good reasons. Obito attacks Madara, sucks out a bit of the One-Tail and Eight-Tails chakra. Then Kakashi and Obito teleport NaruSaku to the Time-Space Dimension created by Kamui. Obito seals the Kyuubi's chakra inside Naruto and Guy-sensei saves Kakashi from certain death.

 

Weekly Shonen Jump 13 and 14 2014

Previously on: Naruto 664: Karin senses an unfamiliar chakra standing in front of Sasuke (the foot of mystery). Forced comedy by Guy-sensei and Rock Lee. Madara spitting out the Sage Tools. Naruto successfully delivered to Minato. Gaara speaks of Kurama's plan and Black Zetsu overhears it. Minato was intercepted by Black Zetsu  while transferring the "other half" of Kurama. Now the Black Aloe Vera is the new Jinchuuriki for the Kyuubi. As if that isn't enough tension, Madara comes.

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Monthly! Attack on Titan: Before the Fall 4

This chapter doesn't tell much but it was a decent one. Kyokurou gets released from his captivity by believers. He rescues Charle and they walk away to freedom. That's basically it.

Not sure if this is the correct issue for this month's chapter.

Previously on: Attack on Titan: Before the Fall: A group of wall worshippers led by a pregnant leader were eaten by a 15 meter class titan. When the titan vanished, it left the undigested corpses of the wall worshippers. The pregnant leader; now dead, gave birth to Kyokurou; the Titan child. Sold for auction, the Mr. Innocencio bought him as a present for his son as a punching bag to get ready to be a soldier. Charle, confronted Kyokurou in an attempt to kill the titan child but her humanity stopped her. They later become friends and Kyokurou was taught how to read, write and speak their language. They planned to flee the Innocencio household when things started to steer sideways.

Currently watching Steins;Gate. If you watched it, you know what kind of soda it is.

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Warning! This series contains gore, graphic violence and blood.