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shanasama
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10:50 am, Sep 10 2012
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Hi everyone
I have been reading manga for quite a while now and was wondering if there were any completed epics out there that I haven't read or stumbled across yet. You can get a rough idea of what I have read or have started reading by looking at my lists. Though, I have not been entirely faithful in keeping it up to date! A lot of titles I read in my early years are not listed ><
I guess what defines an "epic" is really up to the individual but I will be happy to take on any suggestions.
Probably what I am looking for is a series that makes you think something like, "OMG! I can't believe you haven't read that yet!"
I don't usually read yaoi/yuri/shounen-ai/shoujo-ai and am unlikely to pick up a series in those genres.
Thanking you all in advance! 
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Suggestions so far:
Eden: It's an Endless World!
Mushishi
Aria
Pet Shop of Horrors
Akira
Hoshi no Samidare
Ai-Ren
Melo Holic
Bio-Meat: Nectar
Hikaru No Go
Ashita no Ousama
Kiseijuu
Vampire juujikai
Touch
Moon Child
Nausicaa of the Valley of Wind
Angel Sanctuary
Karin
Full Moon wo Sagashite
Feel free to keep them coming, not only for me but for others who may be looking in! 
Last edited by shanasama at 10:12 am, Sep 11
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belmz
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Post #569465 |
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10:52 am, Sep 10 2012
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i'll start with this, please everyone follow suit
Eden: It's an Endless World!
@shanasama
can you list all the suggestion in your post? that way everyone would know completed epics they passed by
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Avian3
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Post #569469 |
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12:49 pm, Sep 10 2012
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maybe:
Mushishi
Aria
Pet Shop of Horrors
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Kurapica
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Post #569473 |
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1:30 pm, Sep 10 2012
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I'm seconding Eden and adding Akira.
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Lorska
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Post #569476 |
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1:52 pm, Sep 10 2012
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you seem to like romance 
so I guess Hoshi no Samidare and Ai-Ren
Melo Holic is a must
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Dragonfiremule
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Post #569477 |
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1:56 pm, Sep 10 2012
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Now some these aren't epics; an epic (to me) is where we have a hero who goes on a long quest or journey to save the world. However, the ones listed that aren't epics fit in the "I can't believe you haven't read this yet!?!?!!" Category.
Kiseijuu
Historie
Bio-Meat: Nectar
Hikaru No Go
Ashita no Ousama
Berserk
Claymore
Piano no Mori
Magi
Vinland Saga
Glass Mask
Liar Game
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Dachosen1
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Post #569486 - Reply to ( #569477) by Dragonfiremule |
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3:28 pm, Sep 10 2012
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Quote from Dragonfiremule Now some these aren't epics; an epic (to me) is where we have a hero who goes on a long quest or journey to save the world. However, the ones listed that aren't epics fit in the "I can't believe you haven't read this yet!?!?!!" Category. Kiseijuu HistorieBio-Meat: NectarHikaru No Go[m]Ashit[/m] ...
i think most of those are not complete but i would say Vampire juujukai
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Dragonfiremule
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Post #569511 - Reply to ( #569486) by Dachosen1 |
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Quote from Dachosen1 i think most of those are not complete but i would say Vampire juujukai
woops. Totally passed by the title.... out of those I listed Bio-Meat, Ashita, Hikaru no Go, and Parasyte are the only ones completed.
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Roughan
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Post #569524 |
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8:57 pm, Sep 10 2012
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Banana Fish
Touch
Moon Child
Nausicaa of the Valley of Wind
Angel Sanctuary
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Electrical401
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9:21 pm, Sep 10 2012
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I like Chibi Vampire and Searching for the Full Moon. Hope I helped!
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shanasama
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Post #569581 - Reply to ( #569465) by belmz |
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10:01 am, Sep 11 2012
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Wow! Thank you everyone for your time!
Quote from belmz i'll start with this, please everyone follow suit Eden: It's an Endless World! @shanasama can you list all the suggestion in your post? that way everyone would know completed epics they passed by
Thank you! I've started reading Eden. It's great so far 
I'll list all suggestions up on the first post.
Quote from Avian3
I've watched the animes for both Mushishi and Aria so I'll save those for a rainy day.
Thank you sooo much for suggesting Pet Shop of Horrors. That was one of those titles I was supposed to read years ago but it somehow slipped my mind. I'll be sure to check it out this time!
Quote from Kurapica I'm seconding Eden and adding Akira.
I've watched Akira too but I'm guessing the manga is a completely different experience!
I'll definitely check it out, thank you!
Quote from Lorska
Yes, I do like romance. 
I actually started reading Hoshi no Samidare earlier this year. Never got round to finishing it though, can't remember why...
Thanks for the other two suggestions - I'll check them out.
Quote from Dragonfiremule Now some these aren't epics; an epic (to me) is where we have a hero who goes on a long quest or journey to save the world. However, the ones listed that aren't epics fit in the "I can't believe you haven't read this yet!?!?!!" Category. Kiseijuu HistorieBio-Meat: NectarHikaru No Go[m]Ashit[/m] ...
Thanks
I have actually read Hikaru no Go - not sure why it wasn't on my lists before - but it's there now!
I also have a sneaking suspicion that I have read Ashita no Ousama as well, I just can't remember - I'll have to read it (again?) to find out!
Thank you though, I'll take my time going through your list
Quote from Dachosen1 i think most of those are not complete but i would say Vampire juujukai
Yeah, I've read that. A series I would recommend too!
Quote from Roughan
Thank you! I'll give those a try.
Quote from Electrical401 I like Chibi Vampire and Searching for the Full Moon. Hope I helped!
Are you referring to Karin and Full Moon wo Sagashite?
If you are, I've read those!
Thank you, anyway.
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yuno19
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9:44 am, Sep 16 2012
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A bit late into the fray, but I'd like to participate too. However, I'd like to ask you what did you mean by epic because, well, epic is some overly used word lately.
Do you mean epic as the greatly great scope of the story? Or when the characters undertook overly long, windy, journey? Or where the story line became immensely complex (with twist that twisted the main twist while twisting other twist)? Or something that gives magnificent emotional fascination?
For the first case, toriyama akira's dragon ball is pretty epic,
for the second case, kino no tabi might be the one (although i'm not sure it got a manga version),
for the third case, urasawa naoki's monster is something that must not be missed,
for the fourth case, daisuke igarashi's majo is my favorite.
Other that those definition, people can say other meaning of epicness, therefore other recommendation can be made. it's just that for every pinpointing, elaboration is required.
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2:24 pm, Nov 21 2012
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school rumble
bokurano
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3:08 pm, Nov 21 2012
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I don't know if you read this yet, but I think Basara fits your condition.
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Post #577864 - Reply to ( #570180) by yuno19 |
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Quote from yuno19 A bit late into the fray, but I'd like to participate too. However, I'd like to ask you what did you mean by epic because, well, epic is some overly used word lately.
Do you mean epic as the greatly great scope of the story? Or when the characters undertook overly long, windy, journey? Or where the ... I was wondering that too. In any case
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