Pre/During/Post Manga Rituals/Habits

16 years ago
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I always try to be as comfortable as I can.
A weird habit of mine is to always read with earphones on don't know why but I've been doing it for years.
I hate having the tv on or any kind of music on as well.

16 years ago
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I read it... And that's it I guess. I don't put music on, since it's distracting.
And I don't eat either, but I usually have something to drink near by.
If it's a long manga (like for instance I have many volumes of it) I read till I'm tired of it.
Then I go do thing I need to do.
If I don't have anything interesting to read, I look for new BL to pass the time, maybe read something else...
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16 years ago
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Wow, people actually have rituals concerning the reading of Manga? 😮
Personally, I don't have any. I just click and read, or if it's a book, turn the page
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16 years ago
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I always keep plenty of food stocked around me... preferably chips. I also always have a giant cup of water. This way I can keep on reading manga longer without having to go and get food. Same for Anime.
Other then that, I make sure all the lights are off, to improve the experience, then I put on headphones (even with manga), so I don't get disturbed, then the reading begins. =D
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16 years ago
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Quote from ahoaho
Wow, people actually have rituals concerning the reading of Manga? 😮
Personally, I don't have any. I just click and read, or if it's a book, turn the page
When you do something very often, and do more just to do that first thing, it becomes like sort of a habbit that you just do... I've never given much thought about that. But something to drink is a must when I read something.
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16 years ago
Posts: 103
If I have it online, I download the first two chapters.
Then, if I like where its going, while I'm reading the second chapter, I'll download the third, and so on and so forth. I like to be alone, with music and at night with a nice soft dim light. I'm usually very mobile and I'll change whatever position I'm in constantly
If its a book, however, I do change positions constantly, but I like my pillows all around me. I also will.not.ever. leave my room until that book is done. If I'm "unfindable" for a day or so, a book is usually the reason why. I also don't want any music at all playing when I'm reading a book.

16 years ago
Posts: 105
When i start a new manga i always go on the description page on MU and check what i'm getting into and every thing else under the sun.
When i'm reading manga i somehow try to thnik about what the mangaka is really saying through the characters (hidden meanings) without noticing i'm doing it. Makes me sound weird, right? 🤨
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16 years ago
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I like to collect a lot of volumes so I can have more to read at once. Some series I do read as the chapters are released.
I don't eat when I'm reading. Sometimes I put some music on.
Since I normally read at night, my post reading ritual (if you want to call it that) is to fall asleep.
Pre: Downloading it 🤣
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16 years ago
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I like to start manga with lots of chapters out but sometimes I'm in the mood for a certain type so I'll either re-read a manga or pick up one similar even if there are on a few chapters out.
Whilst reading I make myself as comfortable as possible. When at my desk with my laptop I usually stretch my legs out onto a shelf. On my bed I either lie down to read or sit up with my laptop on my knee. I ALWAYS have music playing, either through speakers or headphones if it's late. I don't often eat when I'm reading but I do occassionally have a brew (cup pf tea).
After reading if it's a new manga I usually check out when the last chapter was released and the release frequency of the scanlating group. If the group in inactive I check how many volumes are out in Japan and how many are out in England since if it's really good and completed I'll usually buy it. I read a lot so usually when I'm finished I'll search for something else to read or, if it's late and I don't want to start a new manga, I might re-read something.
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16 years ago
Posts: 347
pre: look for signs of yaoi,shounen ai or lolicon if none is found get some music playing and read
during: music+manga=happiness
Post:look for new manga
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