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Prepare yourself for the holy slaughter.
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So, in the last hours before the new chapter, I figured I might as well cover some older material. That is to say, I read Buddy Stories a bit back. I read the first chapter in the fan translation when it came out in Japan, and it didn't impress me much, so I went in with low expectations. Figure that helped me enjoy it more than otherwise. One thing that felt like a weakness at release and still doesn't work for me now is how the characterization repeated beats from the main manga. Fujimoto does a great job with flashbacks of having characters feel like themselves, but the weight of the time is still clear. Young Kishibe only shows up for a few panels, but we see just enough of the mad dog to see how he got the name, while the modern Kishibe is better at hiding his fangs. In Buddy Stories, although we get more of Kishibe, it feels like, well, modern Kishibe. Quanxi talking about how he got old doesn't feel as impactful, since he was already acting kinda old before she left. Similarly, Aki and Himeno don't feel as distinct between their initial impressions and their modern dynamic as in the manga proper. It's a small thing, but it's disappointing all the same. Meanwhile, the last chapter made me really curious about the original Japanese, because there's a line where Denji makes a specific wish, and I want to know if the phrasing plays off how Chainsaw Man ended, because it feels like the obvious beat. Overall, I'd say it's worth a look if you like the series, especially with the art, but it's a step down from the main work.
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Sep 12, 2023 05:51
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ALL HAIL 
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Sep 12, 2023 06:18
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https://twitter.com/shonenjump/status/1701611960901775547 Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck the fireworks factory is not today but this is such a good chapter anyways i love the idiosyncratic dialogue Fujimoto writes for his characters, I wonder how it holds up in the original japanese Jerkface fucked around with this message at 16:09 on Sep 12, 2023 |
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Sep 12, 2023 16:04
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Lmaoh drat...
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Sep 12, 2023 16:13
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And just like that they turn me around on Public Safety Stalker. drat. Also hybrids are making a huge loving mistake threatening Nayuta
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Sep 12, 2023 16:14
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Sooo....the Karaoke lady is basically dead man walking after this chapter, right?
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Sep 12, 2023 16:17
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I dont like these people I'm sorry Denji
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Sep 12, 2023 16:41
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god drat  Fujimoto why did you have to make me care about Fumiko. I'm not entirely sure I trust her, but she is spilling agency secretsyou can feel the tension of the hybrids juxtaposed with the kids in the foreground
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Sep 12, 2023 17:28
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Nice knowing you girl.
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Sep 12, 2023 17:34
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Aint no way she dying. To obvious a death flag. She’s gonna reveal herself to have a loving insane contract or she’s a hybrid herself
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Sep 12, 2023 17:41
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Shinjobi posted:I dont like these people Starting to feel Makima was right to control these assholes.
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Sep 12, 2023 17:54
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Eimi posted:And just like that they turn me around on Public Safety Stalker. drat. Also hybrids are making a huge loving mistake threatening Nayuta Yeah, I mean, someone whose reaction to grief at the loss of loved ones is measured and humane? In Chainsawman? This one's a keeper Denji.
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Sep 12, 2023 18:17
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oh shes so dead
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Sep 12, 2023 18:34
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At first I thought Public Safety Stalker was terrible at her job. She is giving all the details away on purpose isn't she? All of her fuckups benefit Denji in some way. She gave him an acceptable outlet for his issues by allowing Denji to beat all those men to death. She makes security mistakes that let Denji know how closely he is being watched. If she doesn't get Merced soon I think she will be a long time favorite.
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Sep 12, 2023 18:36
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On the other hand she is a grown adult who has gotten uncomfortably touchy with a 16 year old and last time that happened the character died quick.
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Sep 12, 2023 18:37
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Donkringel posted:At first I thought Public Safety Stalker was terrible at her job. Yeah I dunno, she still creeps me out and she remains a sexual predator. Also, her story makes no sense. I went back and reread that chapter there was no one close enough to see Denji crying during that part other than the Future Devil. .......which makes it feel even weirder and creepier that she sang a song from the 2000's when the story takes place in the 90's. Anyway, this build up is killing me, I know it'll all flow really well once it's a completed volume but right now I can't help feeling those "GET TO THE FIREWORKS FACTORY" vibes.
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Sep 12, 2023 20:58
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Space Cadet Omoly posted:Yeah I dunno, she still creeps me out and she remains a sexual predator. Also, her story makes no sense. I went back and reread that chapter there was no one close enough to see Denji crying during that part other than the Future Devil. Weren't there a bunch of people around? Like they fed Denji their blood.
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Sep 12, 2023 21:32
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Space Cadet Omoly posted:Yeah I dunno, she still creeps me out and she remains a sexual predator. Also, her story makes no sense. I went back and reread that chapter there was no one close enough to see Denji crying during that part other than the Future Devil. New crackpot theory: She is either the Future Hybrid or the Future Devil himself in disguise.
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Sep 12, 2023 21:38
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Space Cadet Omoly posted:Anyway, this build up is killing me, I know it'll all flow really well once it's a completed volume but right now I can't help feeling those "GET TO THE FIREWORKS FACTORY" vibes. Eh, I'm following the story via this thread, but until Power shows up again, I'm not reading anyway. The day she enters the story again, I'll come back and catch up with the manga. That's my personal fireworks factory. Or would that be more of a blood bank?
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Sep 12, 2023 21:39
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Libluini posted:Eh, I'm following the story via this thread, but until Power shows up again, I'm not reading anyway. The day she enters the story again, I'll come back and catch up with the manga. That's my personal fireworks factory. Or would that be more of a blood bank? You should read it because it's really good
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Sep 12, 2023 22:16
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Dangerous Person posted:You should read it because it's really good
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Sep 12, 2023 22:24
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Dangerous Person posted:You should read it because it's really good
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Sep 12, 2023 22:25
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A lot of the new characters are really good. They are not Power but some have the potential to be even better than Power!
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Sep 12, 2023 22:26
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I mean, I want to, not just right now. Power showing up again would of course make me re-evaluate this manga's position in my personal time queue. 
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Sep 12, 2023 22:27
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ImpAtom posted:A lot of the new characters are really good. They are not Power but some have the potential to be even better than Power! Please, don't do this again. I don't want to be mad at you anymore.
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Sep 12, 2023 22:29
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waitin for Asa, Yoru, and Power to meet.
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Sep 12, 2023 22:30
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Namnesor posted:Please, don't do this again. I don't want to be mad at you anymore. I really like Asa and Yoru. 
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Sep 12, 2023 22:35
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Donkringel posted:At first I thought Public Safety Stalker was terrible at her job. She's the polar opposite of octo-boy lmao, secret competence instead of a secret fuckup
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Sep 12, 2023 22:42
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lmao of course Nayuta gets in the cop car.
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Sep 12, 2023 23:00
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Asa is a better character then Power
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Sep 12, 2023 23:15
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RevolverDivider posted:Asa is a better character then Power
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Sep 13, 2023 00:46
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Asa and Power are both great in their own ways 
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Sep 13, 2023 01:45
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"i jerk off in there!" this series is a work of art
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Libluini posted:Eh, I'm following the story via this thread, but until Power shows up again, I'm not reading anyway. The day she enters the story again, I'll come back and catch up with the manga. That's my personal fireworks factory. Or would that be more of a blood bank? while i understand, you're fuckin yourself over hardcore
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Sep 13, 2023 02:00
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Asa is just like me, fr fr
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Sep 13, 2023 03:15
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Libluini posted:Eh, I'm following the story via this thread, but until Power shows up again, I'm not reading anyway. The day she enters the story again, I'll come back and catch up with the manga. That's my personal fireworks factory. Or would that be more of a blood bank? But then you would spoil yourself if/when Power shows up
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Sep 13, 2023 03:55
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That sucks
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Libluini posted:Eh, I'm following the story via this thread, but until Power shows up again, I'm not reading anyway. The day she enters the story again, I'll come back and catch up with the manga. That's my personal fireworks factory. Or would that be more of a blood bank? Loser
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simply reading the rest of the GameFAQs guide after Aerith dies, as a precaution
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