Manga Anyone?

And I'm not talking mainstream (Naruto, Bleach, Death Note, One Piece... etc). I'm talking about the kind that's pretty much niche to "not so well known" outside of Japan. I'm a huge fan of Mitsuru Adachi's series especially, have read 90% of his scanlations on the net (latest being Cross Game). Now I wish Q&A would continue. Slam Dunk is also hilarious, GTO is legendary, Liar Game is full of twists and interesting ideas (though the art style could be better), Hajime no Ippo is funny and thrilling, Devilman is without a doubt Nagai's greatest work. I've also read a few of Tezuka's works (MW, Ode to Kirihito, Apollo's Song). Another notable mention for me is Naoki Urusawa (Monster, 20th Century Boys, Billy Bat), simply genius writing and pacing. That's what comes to mind at the moment.

P.S. I prefer Manga over Anime.

Akira is the only good manga I've read.

This is prob. really mainstream, but I've really been enjoying Bakuman for the last couple months.After_Math

To be honest, me too! But seeing as it's Jump and getting an Anime this Fall I'd rather not mention it. I have a feeling it'll end around October/November. Full Metal Alchemist's ending (Manga) was kinda lackluster too, there should be a follow-up.

[QUOTE="After_Math"]This is prob. really mainstream, but I've really been enjoying Bakuman for the last couple months.Aero5555

To be honest, me too! But seeing as it's Jump and getting an Anime this Fall I'd rather not mention it. I have a feeling it'll end around October/November. Full Metal Alchemist's ending (Manga) was kinda lackluster too, there should be a follow-up.

I would also recommend I"s, Suzuka, Ichigo 100%wolverine4262

I've read all those mentioned. And yeah, that's why I like Adachi's stuff, it's full of romantic plots that would put a TV Drama to shame IMO.

[QUOTE="After_Math"]This is prob. really mainstream, but I've really been enjoying Bakuman for the last couple months.Aero5555

To be honest, me too! But seeing as it's Jump and getting an Anime this Fall I'd rather not mention it. I have a feeling it'll end around October/November. Full Metal Alchemist's ending (Manga) was kinda lackluster too, there should be a follow-up.

I am also liking manga over anime recently. Currently, I am reading "Good Ending", "Tasogare Otome x Amnesia", "Narue no Sekai","Mysterious Girlfriend X", "The World God Only Knows", and the typical shounen stuff (Naruto, kimi no iru machi, bleach, etc)... I would also recommend I"s, Suzuka, Ichigo 100%, Hatsukoi Limited, and Ane Doki... I am a sucker for romance stuff...wolverine4262

How was the FMA ending lackluster? I thought it was perfect. It was much better than the original anime ending at least.gamertylers

I dunno it was too "happy ending"~ish for me. I hate it when writers cave in to what the fans would expect from an ending and just wrap it up just the way they'd like it (MGS4 comes to mind). There should've been more twists because the ending became obvious by the time they started battling you know who.

[QUOTE="wolverine4262"]I am also liking manga over anime recently. Currently, I am reading "Good Ending", "Tasogare Otome x Amnesia", "Narue no Sekai","Mysterious Girlfriend X", "The World God Only Knows", and the typical shounen stuff (Naruto, kimi no iru machi, bleach, etc)... I would also recommend I"s, Suzuka, Ichigo 100%, Hatsukoi Limited, and Ane Doki... I am a sucker for romance stuff...RPG-er

Deadman's Wonderland.

[QUOTE="After_Math"]This is prob. really mainstream, but I've really been enjoying Bakuman for the last couple months.Aero5555

To be honest, me too! But seeing as it's Jump and getting an Anime this Fall I'd rather not mention it. I have a feeling it'll end around October/November. Full Metal Alchemist's ending (Manga) was kinda lackluster too, there should be a follow-up.

[QUOTE="RPG-er"][QUOTE="wolverine4262"]I am also liking manga over anime recently. Currently, I am reading "Good Ending", "Tasogare Otome x Amnesia", "Narue no Sekai","Mysterious Girlfriend X", "The World God Only Knows", and the typical shounen stuff (Naruto, kimi no iru machi, bleach, etc)... I would also recommend I"s, Suzuka, Ichigo 100%, Hatsukoi Limited, and Ane Doki... I am a sucker for romance stuff...wolverine4262

Just curious, were you a fan of the movie, FMA: Conqueror of Shamballa?After_Math

I saw it years ago and I can't remember enough to really judge. But I recall by then I was shifting more to Manga and didn't see the movie as something worthy of a follow-up. Felt like a cash-in.

Fairy Tail is my current favorite manga.

Hellsing was ******** epic, and awesome

Some stuff I like:

• Monster
• Buddha (Osamu Tezuka)
• Battle Angel Alita
• Priest (Korean manhwa)
• Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind
• Oyasumi Punpun
• Ode to Kirihito
• The Push Man & other stories
• Battle Royale
• MPD Psycho
• Mahou Tsukai Kurohime
• Mail (Yamazaki)
• Hikaru no Go
• Gunsmith Cats

[QUOTE="After_Math"] Just curious, were you a fan of the movie, FMA: Conqueror of Shamballa?Aero5555

I saw it years ago and I can't remember enough to really judge. But I recall by then I was shifting more to Manga and didn't see the movie as something worthy of a follow-up. Felt like a cash-in.

I hate slow releases... I was wondering why you had sankarea on your list too. Its in my bookmarks but I havent started it b/c there is only like 7 chapters out.wolverine4262

Fairy Tail is my current favorite manga.

Hellsing was ******** epic, and awesome

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[QUOTE="wolverine4262"]I hate slow releases... I was wondering why you had sankarea on your list too. Its in my bookmarks but I havent started it b/c there is only like 7 chapters out.RPG-er

The anime had its own plotAfter_Math

They have the same plot until you know who gets the axe. After that the plots seperated due to the fact that the Anime caught up with the Manga. The Manga's plot is overall better but the Anime's ending is better IMO. Forget the movie, I only saw it because I was curious.

Defense Devil

Sorry if you know it, I like it so far. It's relatively new (started last year I believe).

Let me know when what you decide and if it was good.Laserwolf65

Huh?

[QUOTE="After_Math"]The anime had its own plotAero5555

They have the same plot until you know who gets the axe. After that the plots seperated due to the fact that the Anime caught up with the Manga. The Manga's plot is overall better but the Anime's ending is better IMO. Forget the movie, I only saw it because I was curious.

Yay now I have something to read

I thought you may have enjoyed the movie, because the ending wasn't quite a happy ending.After_Math

I don't remember the ending, I don't even remember the plot LOL!

[QUOTE="Laserwolf65"]Let me know when what you decide and if it was good.Aero5555

Huh?

well, i just want to know what you decide to read based by others' comments and to let me know if you liked it. I too would like to dabble in manga since I'm not well versed in manga eitherLaserwolf65

Well actually I didn't start this thread to get recommendations, I'm just a fan who wanted to start a Manga discussion focused on non-mainstream stuff. I'm pretty knowledgable outside of the field's mainstream somewhat so if you want just take the series I mentioned in the OP and give them a go. I myself don't need any recommendations.

[QUOTE="Laserwolf65"]well, i just want to know what you decide to read based by others' comments and to let me know if you liked it. I too would like to dabble in manga since I'm not well versed in manga eitherAero5555

Well actually I didn't start this thread to get recommendations, I'm just a fan who wanted to start a Manga discussion focused on non-mainstream stuff. I'm pretty knowledgable outside of the field's mainstream somewhat so if you want just take the series I mentioned in the OP and give them a go. I myself don't need any recommendations.

I read the more obscure doujins. the_foreign_guy

And I'm not talking mainstream (Naruto, Bleach, Death Note, One Piece... etc). I'm talking about the kind that's pretty much niche to "not so well known" outside of Japan. I'm a huge fan of Mitsuru Adachi's series especially, have read 90% of his scanlations on the net (latest being Cross Game). Now I wish Q&A would continue. Slam Dunk is also hilarious, GTO is legendary, Liar Game is full of twists and interesting ideas (though the art style could be better), Hajime no Ippo is funny and thrilling, Devilman is without a doubt Nagai's greatest work. I've also read a few of Tezuka's works (MW, Ode to Kirihito, Apollo's Song). Another notable mention for me is Naoki Urusawa (Monster, 20th Century Boys, Billy Bat), simply genius writing and pacing. That's what comes to mind at the moment.

P.S. I prefer Manga over Anime.

Aero5555

Beck (amazing manga)SoraX64

Too bad it ended :(

I'm pretty sure quite a bit of manga fans know about GTO.CommanderShiro

I find the Anime more mainstream, which in turn made the Manga famous.

[QUOTE="CommanderShiro"]I'm pretty sure quite a bit of manga fans know about GTO.Aero5555

I find the Anime more mainstream, which in turn made the Manga famous.

One last recommendation is Onani Master Kurosawa! GREAT STUFF!!!!!!wolverine4262

Same can be said about various other manga series. For me though, I discovered the manga before ever watching the GTO anime. :)CommanderShiro

Yeah I guess, for me Adachi's series convinced me how it's best to start from Manga. I'd always feel like watching the Anime adaptatons after finishing a series of his, but aside from Touch I haven't gone beyond Manga with his creations. Too bad it's rare to find his Anime adaptations sub'd on the net and Western distributers turn a blind eye to his genius.

Though there is only 3 books in the series I think, but Uzumaki Spiral Into Horror is very good, that is, as long as you don't mind disturbing images.