Of my list...What DOESN'T suck?
18 years ago
Posts: 278
So, basically I went through nearly the entire database of manga (kicking out certain genres of course) and compiled this list of things I want to read.
But...I have a problem...I can't read this many. I've tried cutting down on them just based on description/other infos (I can't honestly trust the ratings here) but it's terribly difficult. So please take a glance at the list and if you find a series that you read/completed and liked, please tell me.
I'm a sucker for original plots/plot twists (even if they're based off a generic concept), interesting characters, and good art. I hate old series, religious-based plots, excessive peace-lovers (you know, like the warriors who are all like "no, I don't wanna fight/kill/eat delicious pizza" and then go and do it anyway cuz they're 'forced to'.) and mysogynistic main characters.
I would really appreciate some assistance, as I can't see myself reading 1 chapter of every single one of these.
18 years ago
Posts: 486
yotsubato is really funny so that is reccommended for a bit of comedy
for a sample of what yotsubato is read try try try first, its like a introduction of sorts, still the serialization is much better
xxxolic has a very interesting plot/ storyline taht while doesnt deal with religion as such but does use the concept of fate/ destiny, and the art is good as well
vampire juuji kai has a good premise as well, the story really picks up at volume 3, but unfortunately thats where the scanlations stopped 🙁
today in class 5-2 is another really funny one
flame of recca if you want action. arts starts off bad but improves greatly.
re-take is really reccommended if you want a doujin that is not just an excuse for the characters to screw around. it has its own alternate (and much better) conclusion to NGE as well 😃
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18 years ago
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The problem with your list is that most of the manga listed there is not even scanlated. And that the few series that do are mostly one-shots (or have just a couple of chapters translated) so I see no problem in reading your entire list if you simply remove the mangas that have not been scanlated yet (That will incrediblely cut down your list, believe me.)
18 years ago
Posts: 486
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The problem with your list is that most of the manga listed there is not even scanlated. And that the few series that do are mostly one-shots (or have just a couple of chapters translated) so I see no problem in reading your entire list if you simply remove the mangas that have not been scanlated yet (That will incrediblely cut down your list, believe me.)
well, he could do that as it would drastically reduce the list but then he would probably come back saying that he doesn't have enough to read 🤣
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Member18 years ago
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I only briefly looked over your list and from what I read:
+Anima is a very cute manga. I think it has one of those "deeper meaning" things. I only got to Vol 4 so I'm not that far in. It's very cute though and the drawing isn't bad at all.
Comic Party: Personaily, it makes no sense to me. It's just one of those "I can relate because I'm an otaku as well". It's a slooooooooooooooww story. I read up to Vol 4 and it was going nowhere.
Skip Beat: Say no more! Don't even ask! It's a must!
Tokyo Crazy Paradise: It's not as good as Skip Beat. But awesome nonetheless!
Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle: It's goes pretty slow but it has CLAMP classic characters.
xXxHolic: Sort of a side story to Tsubasa. The story progress kinda slow but it's content is never boring.
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18 years ago
Posts: 546
My wishlist is about the same size, so what I do first to go about pruning is to read the completely scanned oneshots and shortish (1-3 volumes, maybe) series first. It looks like you've got a bunch of those. Though, I don't think we can filter our lists to show us what on our lists has been scanned or not...or can we? If we can, does anyone know how? That'd be dang useful.
Oh, I'd like to anti-recommend Remote, unless you're looking for an excercise in pain.
18 years ago
Posts: 563
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Quote from NeoFireHawk
The problem with your list is that most of the manga listed there is not even scanlated. And that the few series that do are mostly one-shots (or have just a couple of chapters translated) so I see no problem in reading your entire list if you simply remove the mangas that have not been scanlated yet (That will incrediblely cut down your list, believe me.)
well, he could do that as it would drastically reduce the list but then he would probably come back saying that he doesn't have enough to read 🤣
It's a girl.
Anyway, the list, and what a list it is...
Midori no Hibi
Well, there goes my favorite manga right there 😃
Random and very creative humor with a real heart at the center of it.
Show Me The Money
So short and so much fun, why not 😀
Dears
Some of the finest ecchi moments ever... Although I don't know how much a girl would enjoy it (although your list would indicate you have unusual tastes so what do I know). It does have some interesting romances, they don't feel predictable.
Azumanga & Yotsuba
Both from the same author and if you like one, read the other. Two mangas like no other right there.
Full Metal Panic novels
If your liked the anime or the manga... These are better! Every big moment is just so much more powerful in novel form. Tokyopop started printing these in English, and I am more than satisfied with the results.
Don't Read:
Ikinari! Full Metal Panic
The art is just awful, the stories are predictable, and the wrong things are treated humorously. Just terrible.
Momoiro Sango
Only read this if you want something like "hentai... now with a storyline!" because while the hentai-ish content is excellent, the situations the main character's finds himself conveniently spineless make me hate him (and they happen all the time!).
Shakugan no Shana
The anime is the definitive version of this, no question. Both the novel and the anime lose all of the precious emotional impact that made the anime so fascinating.
18 years ago
Posts: 412
Uhh. I recommend Azumanga Daioh for comedy and slice of life
Anne Freaks was dark, twisted, and a little too confusing for my taste.
Boogiepop Dual was also twisted in a less dark way (like no killing your parents). It's a mystery, but it was also confusing. I think you'd have to read it a couple times. Or at least it's not for light reading.
Pluto, I highly recommend. It's by Naoki Urasawa, if you're familiar with him, (20th Century Boys and Monster). I think it's my favorite work from him.
Anndddd Yotsubato is by the same author as Azumanga, and the humor is the same. Although I do have to say that the humor is not crude really, and is more of a slice of life comedy, not sure if that makes sense. That comedy doesn't work for some people though, and it may not work for you.
18 years ago
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if your going for interesting characters, i'd recommend vulgar ghost daydream
the main character works part time as a dominatrix and physic. And she's only upset about the second one. Most of the secondary characters are pretty off tilter in their own little ways too.
18 years ago
Posts: 546
Quote from SirGir
Quote from Sakuya
Quote from NeoFireHawk
The problem with your list is that most of the manga listed there is not even scanlated. And that the few series that [i]do[/i] are mostly one-shots (or have just a couple of chapters translated) so I see no problem in reading your entire list if you simply remove the mangas that have not been scanlated yet (That will incrediblely cut down your list, believe me.)
well, he could do that as it would drastically reduce the list but then he would probably come back saying that he doesn't have enough to read 🤣
It's a girl.
I vaguely recall Dark Sage saying somewhere in the forums that he's actually a guy and just put female for fun. Also, note the vast amount of yuri on the list. 😁
Oh, and yes! I second Midori no Hibi and Vulgar Ghost Daydream, though the latter isn't quite complete.
18 years ago
Posts: 563
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I vaguely recall Dark Sage saying somewhere in the forums that he's actually a guy and just put female for fun. Also, note the vast amount of yuri on the list. 😁
Oh, and yes! I second Midori no Hibi and Vulgar Ghost Daydream, though the latter isn't quite complete.
Now even MU member cards lie? What has the world come to Xp
18 years ago
Posts: 546
Quote from SirGir
Quote from oriana3k
I vaguely recall Dark Sage saying somewhere in the forums that he's actually a guy and just put female for fun. Also, note the vast amount of yuri on the list. 😁
Oh, and yes! I second Midori no Hibi and Vulgar Ghost Daydream, though the latter isn't quite complete.
Now even MU member cards lie? What has the world come to Xp
I just think we're limited in our options. I mean, I wanted to put myself down as "Blue," but that's another topic.
18 years ago
Posts: 486
oh so i wasnt wrong after all? 😕
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18 years ago
Posts: 29
Your list isn't that long...
18 years ago
Posts: 38
From your list I noticed one of my favourited - read 'School Rumble', totally worth it, if you like love comedies but are tired of panty-flasher jokes..
