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SexyBlindfold posted:Okay I'm all caught up. Oddly enough what finally broke my resolve to not ~spoil the anime for myself~ wasn't the promise of more batshit loving fight scenes or more poignant character moments, it was the vague spoiler that Denji was getting wooed by some loving dork who rules. So I went and read ~80 chapters. It's pretty generous to call whatever Asa is doing right now "wooing", but she does rule.
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The only reason I started reading this fricken manga is quite literally a screenshot of the panel of typhoon devils appearance. I had to understand.
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Space Cadet Omoly posted:It's pretty generous to call whatever Asa is doing right now "wooing", but she does rule. The first few pages had me thinking that she was going to do ok, hell her and Denji could probably even be having a decent time, in their weird, respective ways before some crazy poo poo happened to interrupt because this is CSM after all but no Fujimoto set that up perfectly
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SexyBlindfold posted:Okay I'm all caught up. Oddly enough what finally broke my resolve to not ~spoil the anime for myself~ wasn't the promise of more batshit loving fight scenes or more poignant character moments, it was the vague spoiler that Denji was getting wooed by some loving dork who rules. So I went and read ~80 chapters. that's a good reason to catch up in my opinion. i'm excited for when this guy from the anime thread finds out that part 2 is all slice of life stuff about the war devil Martman posted:Awesome episode. I had been getting frustrated by the amount of time spent on "slice of life" stuff, but now that they're following through on the dangers involved in the job it makes those previous character-building moments a lot more impactful.
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a kitten posted:The first few pages had me thinking that she was going to do ok, hell her and Denji could probably even be having a decent time, in their weird, respective ways before some crazy poo poo happened to interrupt because this is CSM after all It really is the final jigsaw piece of 'yeah it makes sense that Asa has no friends'
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a kitten posted:The first few pages had me thinking that she was going to do ok, hell her and Denji could probably even be having a decent time, in their weird, respective ways before some crazy poo poo happened to interrupt because this is CSM after all Fami might've actually saved the their date. If anything this chapter makes a romance between Asa and Denji much more likely and the comparison between the two come much more into focus. It's also fun reading the anime thread speculate on what Makima did in the last episode, when it isn't ever outright explained.
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a kitten posted:The first few pages had me thinking that she was going to do ok, hell her and Denji could probably even be having a decent time, in their weird, respective ways before some crazy poo poo happened to interrupt because this is CSM after all See, everything about Denji and Asa (let's be honest, given the track records, mostly Asa) has said "these two have the compatibility of peanut butter and radioactive waste", so I was already expecting a total disaster, but Asa really overdelivered, completely fumbling a guy who views a woman going "Wanna gently caress?" as nigh-irresistible foreplay. She not only bored him, but hit his most traumatizing events dead on. People keep insisting that every event is more proof of Denji and Asa's inevitability as a pairing, but as of right now, they don't seem to have either Reze style "they just dig each other" compatibility or classic screwball comedy style "I hate that I can't stop thinking about you!" compatibility. They just seem to be two people who don't like each other, and who would, in general, prefer to just ignore the other, if not for desperate circumstances forcing them to spend time together.
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chiasaur11 posted:See, everything about Denji and Asa (let's be honest, given the track records, mostly Asa) has said "these two have the compatibility of peanut butter and radioactive waste", so I was already expecting a total disaster, but Asa really overdelivered, completely fumbling a guy who views a woman going "Wanna gently caress?" as nigh-irresistible foreplay. So far Denji has interacted with three people in Part 2: Yoshida, Asa, and that one terrified nameless school girl he tried to reveal his secret identity to. If I were to rank them by the level of romantic chemistry he has with each of them the order would be: 1. Yoshida 2. Terrified nameless school girl 3. 4. 5. 6. Asa (and even this feels generous) For the record, Asa also has more romantic chemistry with Yoshida (AKA the guy who's only interactions with her so far were turning down an offer for a date after her alter ego hit on him and then trying to set her up with someone else) then she has with Denji. Asa and Denji are the couple equivalent of oil and water. I hope we get to see them go on a hundred dates.
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LostRook posted:Fami might've actually saved the their date. If anything this chapter makes a romance between Asa and Denji much more likely and the comparison between the two come much more into focus. Asa's remark about how easy it is to make men fall for you makes me think the second Denji does something remotely nice/cool she's gonna fall for him (and refuse to acknowledge it ).
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LostRook posted:It's also fun reading the anime thread speculate on what Makima did in the last episode, when it isn't ever outright explained. I kind of feel that half of what's going on with that is op sec stuff to hide Makima's nature from the kyoto people and the high up temple was totally unnecessary.
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We had a talk a couple pages ago about Makima's aesthetics and that's totally part of it
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Terper posted:We had a talk a couple pages ago about Makima's aesthetics and that's totally part of it We do get a lot of hints as to what happened. Tendo and Kurose's devil is the punishment devil. It's implied that they were blindfolded so they wouldn't notice Makima used their contracts. Which also suggests that the whole condemned prisoners thing might be part of getting maximum use out of it. But yeah. Some of it is probably Makima wanting things to have the right look. Not even for anyone else, but because you have to have style, even if no-one else sees it. I wonder if Nayuta inherited any of that. Be more difficult with Denji involved in things, mind. (It's a definite contrast with War either way. Even when pouting, Makima has to maintain a certain level of composure.)
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SexyBlindfold posted:Okay I'm all caught up. Oddly enough what finally broke my resolve to not ~spoil the anime for myself~ wasn't the promise of more batshit loving fight scenes or more poignant character moments, it was the vague spoiler that Denji was getting wooed by some loving dork who rules. So I went and read ~80 chapters. Badass reason, makes me curious what your favorite part is so far
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chiasaur11 posted:We do get a lot of hints as to what happened. I forget, did we ever discover what Devil Makima used to pull off those temple snipes? I don't remember that being ever mentioned. But I agree that parts of the ritual (the hand gestures at the very least) was just Makima trying to look cool. 
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I legit think Denji and Yoru is more likely at this point.
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Lt. Lizard posted:I forget, did we ever discover what Devil Makima used to pull off those temple snipes? I don't remember that being ever mentioned.
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Aurora posted:have we even seen nayuta in part 2 yet in chapter 111 on the page where it shows several people attempting to sleep Denji is shown sleeping next to two dogs and a smaller person with black hair (it's Nayuta)
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Fun detail/coincidence people are pointing out; The chapter title illustration of Denji, Aki and Power as kids in an aquarium had a date written on it, 6.12. That's the same date as this chapter came out. I assume it's mostly a happy coincidence. Fujimoto has a date planned, notices the chapter could come out on that specific date and decides to set it in an Aquarium but it's neat whatever the case.
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Sleng Teng posted:Badass reason, makes me curious what your favorite part is so far 1. "Lost my nerve." 2. Denji and Power's idiot sibling dumpster hug 3. DENJI, WARRIOR OF LIGHT
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SexyBlindfold posted:1. "Lost my nerve." 
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Scrree posted:in chapter 111 on the page where it shows several people attempting to sleep Denji is shown sleeping next to two dogs and a smaller person with black hair (it's Nayuta) 
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Lt. Lizard posted:I forget, did we ever discover what Devil Makima used to pull off those temple snipes? I don't remember that being ever mentioned. I figured that she used her power to use other people's contracts, and used Tendo and Kurose's lifelong contract with the punishment devil without them knowing, in a way they weren't aware was possible. It would make sense with the temple, height, prisoners and the fact that the first two kills were done ostensibly without a sacrifice.
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I just started fire punch, and yo what’s the gently caress
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Bread Set Jettison posted:I just started fire punch, and yo what’s the gently caress Yeah. It's also less coherent I find, though I still enjoyed it a lot in part because it's less refined. I think it's cool that it includes a trans character as a main character in a genuine way
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Bread Set Jettison posted:I just started fire punch, and yo what’s the gently caress strap in buddy.
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sube posted:Yeah. It's also less coherent I find, though I still enjoyed it a lot in part because it's less refined. I think it's cool that it includes a trans character as a main character in a genuine way It’s got Fujimotos weirdness and I can already see some of the early experimental versions of things he did in CSM and his one shots. It’s good but, but I’ve only gotten as far as dog rape man and chopping off that poor kids legs. There’s a lot to go, and the pace is way less refined but it’s compelling in a very raw way.
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sube posted:Yeah. It's also less coherent I find, though I still enjoyed it a lot in part because it's less refined. I think it's cool that it includes a trans character as a main character in a genuine way Everything involving that character completely hosed with me for a bit. I now fear the idea of reincarnation a bit because of that uncertainty of whether the next life can be a good one for trans people considering it’s barely passable in some places for us now. Reincarnating as a trans women again and lacking the chance, ability or resources to live in my preferred body the next go around is kind of a terrifying thought along with any other possible reason reincarnation can be terrifying. 10/10 manga for that but yeah it’s a weird mixed bag in other places.
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Bread Set Jettison posted:It’s got Fujimotos weirdness and I can already see some of the early experimental versions of things he did in CSM and his one shots. It’s good but, but I’ve only gotten as far as dog rape man and chopping off that poor kids legs. There’s a lot to go, and the pace is way less refined but it’s compelling in a very raw way. The moment-to-moment pacing is really rough and I think that's where I'm really struggling with it. I might finish it if only because it's pretty short and I'm really curious about the trans rep
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Fire Punch feels like it suffered from Fujimoto not really knowing where he was going with the plot. Like there’s all of these hooks and characters that get set up, but then they’re just kind of unceremoniously dropped. And everything after Agni’s flames going out just kind of felt like a meandering mess that he didn’t know how to end. It makes CSM really impressive, because it seems almost meticulously well planned out, with great payoffs for all the subtle things set up early on, so I think Fujimoto kind of learned from it.
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Question about two details I can't remember from the manga that recently came up in the anime. While Katana Man is fighting Denji he tells him that he gets to kill him again. Is this ever elaborated upon? I can't remember. Two, is there any suggestion about why Makima wasn't able to kill snake and katana with the prisoner sacrifice? Maybe just the implication that it's because they have contracts with devils? edit: I had spoilered this reflexively lol
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He had just shot him to death so that was kill one. There are no details on how Makima did her squish thing or why the mooks died first, just speculation iirc.
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Why would Makima kill Snake and Katana Man? They were doing everything she wanted them to!
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Haha duh, how silly of me, and I was wondering if I had missed an interesting detail when I read the manga. I was pretty sure we never received any elaboration on how Makima did that. The anime is really nailing it so far. I'm kinda sad that it will probably be several years before part 1 is finished being animated though. If the episode:chapter relation stays the same, part 1 will be like three seasons long. I can't wait to see the Santa Claus arc.
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AnoHito posted:Fire Punch feels like it suffered from Fujimoto not really knowing where he was going with the plot. Like there’s all of these hooks and characters that get set up, but then they’re just kind of unceremoniously dropped. And everything after Agni’s flames going out just kind of felt like a meandering mess that he didn’t know how to end. Once Agni gets his spark back it feels like it rights itself and even in the meandering there's lots of interesting ideas but it definitely is a case of "I need to put all my ideas out now as quick as possible." It's a passionate mess and I love it. quote:While Katana Man is fighting Denji he tells him that he gets to kill him again. Is this ever elaborated upon? I can't remember. Two, is there any suggestion about why Makima wasn't able to kill snake and katana with the prisoner sacrifice? Maybe just the implication that it's because they have contracts with devils? Nothing is said about why Makima didn't kill Akane or Katana Man but my speculation is her remote killings would somehow make it harder for her to get them/their contracted devils under her control. Nothing is ever said but it seems fairly consistent Makima has held onto bodies (especially if you buy the shaky Arai = Violence idea) for some reason. Fujimoto seems to have worked out mechanics for these things but has no interest in explaining them.
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Fire Punch has a lot of unnecessary grossness but so far Togata is marvelous. Though I have a feeling she's dangerously close to straight up being Fujimoto's self-insert.
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The character who's closest to Fujimoto is, according to interviews with his assistants, Denji. They talk in the same way, they both eat things they shouldn't, and they both have a thing for unreasonable women.
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Tosk posted:Question about two details I can't remember from the manga that recently came up in the anime. Before I knew Makima deal, I assumed it was a “I need to figure out how to wrangle them.” Pre “reveal” I thought of Makima as a huge opportunist, and they presented an interesting opportunity. After learning her true nature and seeing her use Akane specifically, she clearly wanted to use their very good contracts.
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