Forum - View topicI've run out of manga to read, need suggestions.
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IchigoK90
 Posts: 1634 Location: Scarborough, Ontario |
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Well as the title suggests I've run out of manga to read and I really need suggestions on what to read (as other series I read are still on going).
Anyways post suggestions with a case stating why I should read them, simply naming a title isn't going to get anyone interested right? Anyways to make it easier on you guys heres a list of manga I've read and are still reading. Any genre is fine, I'm not picky at that. Finished: Rurouni Kenshin DeathNote Great Teacher Onizuka Suzuka Hikaru No Go Flame of Recca Love Hina Chobits Trainman (Del Rey release) Train Man (Viz Release) Welcome To The N.H.K [Edit] Still Reading: Beck One Piece Hunter X Hunter Hajime No Ippo Naruto Eyeshield 21 Addicted to Curry Yakitate! Japan Full Metal Alchemist Kare Kano Fruits Basket Pastel Alive Honey & Clover [Edit] Stuff I've started but lost interest: Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle XXXHolic Mahou Sensei Negima D.Gray Man Claymore Kamikaze O-Parts Hunter Law of Ueki Rave Master Last edited by IchigoK90 on Mon Mar 17, 2008 5:41 pm; edited 2 times in total |
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marie-antoinette
 Posts: 4136 Location: Ottawa, Canada |
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I think we're going to need at least a little more to know what you are looking for. Like, does it matter if the series is short or long (you mentioned the series you are in the midst of reading are on-going, so does that mean you want something that is finished it's English release?).
Also maybe knowing what you didn't like would help, since you are very open. In general, my standard recommendation for people who like shoujo is Watase Yuu, who is absent from the list you've given. She has a decent number of series available in English and only one isn't finished (or soon to be finished, as I believe the last GN of Absolute Boyfriend isn't out yet but will be shortly). Yazawa Ai is another favourite, either Paradise Kiss or NANA, though the latter isn't finished it's run in Japan and so it will be awhile before we get the end of the story here. |
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Kirkdawg
 Subscriber Posts: 742 Location: California, USA |
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After reading that impressive list of read of manga, I'm rather surprised Berserk isn't anywhere on there. If you thought the anime was decent, I'd highly recommend you check out volumes 1-3 and 9+ of the manga. I'm on volume 11 myself, and I must say it is worth every penny (10.50 per volume, my poor wallet
 ). However, if you haven't seen the anime, I recommend that you don't skip any of the volumes and read 4-8.
However, be aware that the series is what some would consider obscene as it contains spoiler[cannibalism, rape, and gore (all explicit]. All of the scenes are relevant to the story and aren't in place just as a way to shock the audience (even though I still get a little shocked every time). |
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IchigoK90
Posts: 1634 Location: Scarborough, Ontario |
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Basically I'm just looking for something that will keep me interested enough to keep reading. Whether its short or long doesn't matter as long as it has the potential to keep me entertained. And to make things a little more easier stuff I've considered reading are: Ouran High School Host Club Fairy Tale The Wall Flower |
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stuckinfresno
 Posts: 223 Location: Fresno, CA |
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Have you considering looking at something like Manga the Complete Guide/? While I wouldn't consider the opinions in the book accurate, you at least get an overview of almost every manga (meaning Japanese created comics only no OEL or Manhwa) out there. Kinda corny but hey it got me interested in some titles.
That said, judging by your previous reads have you considered Basilisk? It's only 5 vols long. Here's the synopsis from ANN: "The story takes place in the year 1614. Two ninja clans, Tsubagakure of the Iga and Manjidani of Kouga, battle each other to determine which grandson of Tokugawa Ieyasu will become the next shogun. The deadly competition between 10 elite ninja from each clan unleashes a centuries-old hatred that threatens to destroy all hope for peace between them." Another would be MPD-Psycho. Kinda slow on the release dates (and has a slow beginning in vol 1 but picks up in vol 2), but is really interesting. I think it is 11 vols long. Here's the synopsis from ANN: "A detective, suffering from multiple personalities, takes on a string of cases involving gruesome murders that eventually leads to a connection with him and the mysterious Gakuso organization." |
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IchigoK90
Posts: 1634 Location: Scarborough, Ontario |
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I own the first 3 volumes of Basilisk so I've checked it out.
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marie-antoinette
Posts: 4136 Location: Ottawa, Canada |
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Definitely read Ouran Host Club, it is hilarious. Much better than I expected it to be when I got into it. I also highly recommend the anime, which I consider superior to the manga (though the manga is longer, so until a season 2 comes out the manga is the only one with the whole story).
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dormcat
Encyclopedia Editor
 Posts: 9902 Location: New Taipei City, Taiwan, ROC |
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Why don't you rate your MyManga first? Without it people can't do a "profiling" for you.
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IchigoK90
Posts: 1634 Location: Scarborough, Ontario |
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Done and done.
heres my updated manga page: animenewsnetwork.com/MyManga/?user=IchigoK90 |
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bahamut623
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I see in your list you read Trigun...how about Trigun Maximum? It's incredibly fun. I'll admit the artwork is a bit of an acquired taste, though it undoubtedly improves as the series progresses.
The series just ended in Japan, and Dark Horse only has two more volumes to go (13 and 14) and that's that. I had stopped for some unknown reason after the first volume...I guess I thought it would be just like the anime. I loved the anime, but I didn't wanna see the same story in a different format. Anyway, I picked it up again last year and I was WRONG. It's alot better than the anime and there are really great action scenes. Highly recommended. Also Reborn! Volumes 1-7 are pure comedy, but from 8 on it's an amazing action series. Volumes 1-6 are out, 7 comes in April, 8 in July...etc. The first few volumes might not be for everyone, but they're enjoyable, and the stuff in 8 and on is top notch. I'd say it's something of a mix between One Piece and Bleach. edit: I also forgot to mention my favorite manga ever-Hoshin Engi!!!! It's perfect, and Taikobo is one of the smartest/funniest shonen heroes ever. |
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Stutz
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I'd definately look into getting more into Seinen and Josei manga as I don't see much of that on your list and in my opinion, definately a lot more well written.
Berserk was already recommended so I won't say much, but a definate great read. Who knows when it is going to end though. Monster is another one that isn't on your list. Psychological thriller and really touches on some great themes. It's hard to really hate any of the characters, even the protaginist. If you thought Love Hina was a masterpiece, you seriously need to get ahold of Maison Ikkoku, which is one, if not the best romance mangas of all time. Great character development, and you really can't hate the rival. Problem will be finding all 15 volumes as I've heard the series has went out of print and finding volumes 3 and 8 are highly difficult to locate new. Your anime list shows you rated the Ah! My Goddess OAV and Movie as excellent, the manga is 35 volumes strong as of right now in Japan and they are currently unflipping all previously flipped volumes along with releasing new volumes unflipped in the US. Might as well try reading that. Gunsmith Cats is also another fun seinen series worth checking out. |
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latinadeperu
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here are some stuff that are great to read
*EDIT: List Removed ~Zalis* they are all really great if you want to know more about each of them leave a comment and i will answer the best i can ps english is my second language, so sorry for any spelling errors ------------------------- *Please read our Forum Rules, especially the part concerning lists:
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333Nicole333
Posts: 10 Location: WV,USA |
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well The Dreamingis good well idk about the whole thing cause I've only read the first one.
ok well im not good at telling about stuff but i will try. its bout 2 twims going to a collage and its is really mystorussp?.thats bout all i can think bout. |
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