*My Thoughts may contain some spoilers, read at your own discretion*
BEELZEBUB
Synopsis:
Tatsumi Oga is a first year student in Ishiyama High School, a school for delinquents, where he is called the "strongest juvenile delinquent". One day while sleeping next to a river, Tatsumi sees a man floating down it. Tatsumi pulls him to shore and the man splits in half, revealing a baby boy. This boy, Beelzebub, is the son of the demon king, and Tatsumi, along with Beelzebub's demon maid Hilda, has been chosen as the one to raise him.
THOUGHTS:
First off I must say baby Beelz is THE cutest baby ever, naked or not. So far I am really enjoying this manga. There is action and humor! Like most lead characters, Oga is the typical silent badass. He wouldn't mess with you if you don't mess with him! Most of the story's characters are likeable and contribute to the plot. The storyline is pretty simple but its crazy fight scenes are very addictive. I mean, who ruins an entire high school by just punching the ground! The story takes us through the chaotic events and problems that arise for high school student Oga ever since he became a father figure to baby Beelz. This manga hasn't disappointed me yet so I will definitely continue reading.
GAMARAN
Synopsis:
Middle Edo Period -- One state becomes the gathering place for sinful martial artists, who believ in nothing other than power, know of no other way of life other than letting oneself go wild in the battle. That state is the Unabara State, the 'Haunt of Demons' Washitzu Naosata, the ruler of the powerful state, Unabara, is looking for his successor. He calls upons all his 31 sons, and tell them to search for whoever they believe to be the strongest martial artist of all. Each of their chosen martial artists then are to fight against each other until only one is left standing. Whoever is the winner, whoever has the strongest martial artist in nation by his side will become his successor . . . Out in the midst of the mountain is the doujo of the 'Daigame Ryuu' (Giant Tortoise Style). There lives Kurogane Gama, the son of the legendary swordsman, Kurogane Jinsuke, who is believed to be able to kill 1000 martial artists in Unabara. There, one of the son of Washitzu Naosata, Washitzu Naoshi, comes in search of the legendary swordsman, only to find that he had gone missing several years ago. After seeing the battle style of Gama, he instead chooses to ask Gama to come with him. Wanting to become stronger, Gama agrees to his offer, and that marks the beginning of Gama's battle to become the strongest of all . . .
THOUGHTS:
Plot: A dramatic event occurs that encourages the protagonist to train diligently to attain strength and power in order to defeat the antagonist, that has caused him/her pain because of said event.
Sounds familiar?
Yes, but don't let the familiarity stop you from reading this manga. I saw this manga while I was browsing MangaReader.net, for no particular reason I decided to check it out and thank God I did.
This manga would fall under my category of 'sick ass' manga. I love a martial arts manga that by no means holds back on the fighting scenes. This is not your ordinary happy shonen manga. When these people fight....THEY FIGHT!! The main character, Gama, is not your typical whiny protagonist. He's a skilled swordsman that utilizes his techniques in every aspect especially speed! He trains consistently to obtain a greater goal: Defeating his father, BADASS father I would like to add. We watch Gama mold his martial skills which he clearly inherited from his father. Throughout the story we are introduced to other characters who like Gama have the same goal of defeating Kurogane Jinsuke for their own reasons. All characters are incredibly talented and have their own style of fighting.
The manga exhibits a variety of martial arts styles, while educating the reader on each of them. The diversity of martial arts styles and weaponry only add to the entertainment and intensity of each fight scene. Because it is manga, I feel as though I don't get to experience the full intensity of these scenes. Nonetheless, every panel draws me in.
Another thing I appreciate about this manga is the fast-paced storyline. The story so far, has been in the 'No Bullshit Zone'. It keeps me wanting more and never slows down for a second.
Ex. A chapter ends with Gama going away to train for 'x' amt of years in preparation for a showdown with another school. The next chapter begins with "X years later"
I have grown to love all plot contributing characters in this manga. I love that the story does not only focus on Gama but the other characters as well, who are also gifted martial artists. Trust me you wouldn't want to miss these fights.
Favorite manga I'm reading by far!
Sounds familiar?
Yes, but don't let the familiarity stop you from reading this manga. I saw this manga while I was browsing MangaReader.net, for no particular reason I decided to check it out and thank God I did.
This manga would fall under my category of 'sick ass' manga. I love a martial arts manga that by no means holds back on the fighting scenes. This is not your ordinary happy shonen manga. When these people fight....THEY FIGHT!! The main character, Gama, is not your typical whiny protagonist. He's a skilled swordsman that utilizes his techniques in every aspect especially speed! He trains consistently to obtain a greater goal: Defeating his father, BADASS father I would like to add. We watch Gama mold his martial skills which he clearly inherited from his father. Throughout the story we are introduced to other characters who like Gama have the same goal of defeating Kurogane Jinsuke for their own reasons. All characters are incredibly talented and have their own style of fighting.
The manga exhibits a variety of martial arts styles, while educating the reader on each of them. The diversity of martial arts styles and weaponry only add to the entertainment and intensity of each fight scene. Because it is manga, I feel as though I don't get to experience the full intensity of these scenes. Nonetheless, every panel draws me in.
Another thing I appreciate about this manga is the fast-paced storyline. The story so far, has been in the 'No Bullshit Zone'. It keeps me wanting more and never slows down for a second.
Ex. A chapter ends with Gama going away to train for 'x' amt of years in preparation for a showdown with another school. The next chapter begins with "X years later"
O_0 What??? Already???? Now this is my kind of manga!!
I have grown to love all plot contributing characters in this manga. I love that the story does not only focus on Gama but the other characters as well, who are also gifted martial artists. Trust me you wouldn't want to miss these fights.
Favorite manga I'm reading by far!
HOLYLAND
Synopsis:
Yuu is a high school kid who doesn't really fit anywhere. To find a place he can belong, be accepted, he will do anything. However one thing leads to another and he is forced to fight to keep his place, his holyland.
THOUGHTS:
I began reading this manga solely because of the illustration. It reminded me of a manga I had just finished reading at the time; Ichi the Killer. It perked my curiosity and I began reading.
Yuu, the main character, represents the weak and the timid. He's quiet and susceptible to being bullied, which causes him to seek his place of sanctuary, his 'HOLYLAND'. This manga portrays a more realistic style of fighting. The author goes on to explain in great detail each fighting style, along w/ their pros and cons, as they are used by a character. I greatly appreciate this because it gives me a better understanding of what is going on. Though, at times I have caught myself skipping these pages if the fighting scene is just too addictive.
As you begin to read, you immediately notice how depressed Yuu is which in turn makes you depressed; at least in my case. He is desperately fighting so hard to fit in but yet he is so anti-social, literally running away from encounters. Despite, his cowardly and weak demeanor, he finds himself in brawls which he surprisingly walks away victorious.
The manga is not only about fighting, it follows Yuu as he breaks through barriers, not only physically but mentally, that have been preventing him from being happy. I enjoy the psychological aspect because at times it does have a detrimental effect in his fighting abilities.
Beware, at times his whiny depressing mood will drive you insane.
Yuu, the main character, represents the weak and the timid. He's quiet and susceptible to being bullied, which causes him to seek his place of sanctuary, his 'HOLYLAND'. This manga portrays a more realistic style of fighting. The author goes on to explain in great detail each fighting style, along w/ their pros and cons, as they are used by a character. I greatly appreciate this because it gives me a better understanding of what is going on. Though, at times I have caught myself skipping these pages if the fighting scene is just too addictive.
As you begin to read, you immediately notice how depressed Yuu is which in turn makes you depressed; at least in my case. He is desperately fighting so hard to fit in but yet he is so anti-social, literally running away from encounters. Despite, his cowardly and weak demeanor, he finds himself in brawls which he surprisingly walks away victorious.
The manga is not only about fighting, it follows Yuu as he breaks through barriers, not only physically but mentally, that have been preventing him from being happy. I enjoy the psychological aspect because at times it does have a detrimental effect in his fighting abilities.
Beware, at times his whiny depressing mood will drive you insane.
EDEN NO ORI: CAGE OF EDEN
Synopsis:
Akira and his classmates are traveling on a plane when it crashes onto an island inhabited by species thought to have been extinct. The situation becomes increasingly desperate as some of Akira's classmates are eaten alive, while some kill others in desperation. Now Akira and a few other survivors are trying to survive what seems to be a horrible nightmare.
THOUGHTS:
Recommended by a friend, I decided to give this a try. A couple kids and other passengers on the plane get stranded onto this unknown island that is occupied w/ all sorts of instinct animals. People are dying as they are struggling to survive, determined to find a way back home, to Japan.
I'm enjoying this manga. Sometimes the storyline becomes extremely slow but then it picks up the pace and perks my attention. There are several mysteries on this island which we have yet to figure out. Earlier in the story, we are introduced to some masked person who eventually captures our main character, Akira. We have no idea who he is. He has made some comments that made me think that he could've been on the plane w/ everybody else. We see him for a brief moment, Akira escapes and then our masked friend disappears. Crazy thing is no one has reiterated this event.
At times I get bored watching these kids miraculously survive these unpredictable yet predictable encounters w/ extinct animals.
How do I know they are extinct?
Because of our friend, Mariya of course. He is a classmate of Akira, who astonishingly has prior knowledge about these extinct creatures. When he doesn't know; have no fear; he pulls out his handy dandy laptop, which stores an encyclopedia, and does some research. His handy dandy laptop is kept charged by a foot pump, which he has to pump for several hours to obtain a full battery.
O_0 Yeaa....No comment.
As some people would in this situation, we see some characters develop a savage mental outlook, as the term 'survival of the fitness' becomes relevant to their circumstance.
As if survival isn't enough to keep the brain occupied, there are still panty shots and luscious bouncing boobs (I assume that they are bouncing) that dominates the panel at times. We even have our friendly neighborhood lolicons that make an appearance. I guess when one assumes they are going to die, its only natural for sex to be on the mind, right?
All in all its an okay manga, it won't blow your mind but its still a good read. Akira is a pretty good leader that is determined to save all his classmates, and anyone he adopts into his group along the way. You somehow find yourself rooting for them.
*Sources: AnimeNewsNetwork, MangaReader, MangaFox
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