the ecchi is part of the manga. I'm almost as sick of people apologising for it as I am people refusing to read the entire manga because of it.
It's a pretty massive downside and negative.
the ecchi is part of the manga. I'm almost as sick of people apologising for it as I am people refusing to read the entire manga because of it.
It's a pretty massive downside and negative.
Chapter's out. You can download it from this site.
http://animummutare.wordpress.com/
! Wow, so far the flashback is surprisingly good. Still no explanation on what Nagi's master is alive and helping the bad guys. This chapter cleared up something confusing for me. If Fate is the third and Nagi destroyed one of them then the numbering was off. But now we've finally got our Second. And boy is Secundum fun:) Overall good chapter and it was great to finally see Nagi in trouble and have to be bailed out by Arika. I hope to see all the new guys after the flashback as the new baddies assuming they're still around especially Secundum.
Edit: And here's an online link
http://www.mangareader.net/mahou-sensei-negima/326
Chapter was alright but I didn't really get any hype from it. We didn't even really learn anything about Fate from it. I think the only thing we really got from it is that we know about Secundum's personality now, he's kind of arrogant basically. Not bad by any means, but nothing amazing. Next chapter will hopefully teach us more about Tertium Fate.
http://www.mangafox.com/manga/mahou_sensei_negima/v35/c326/10.html
That spell…... Mera Lega Mera Sad Nasi Goreng…
Nasi Goreng is Indonesian for Fried Rice. Now I'm curious whether Akamatsu did that on purpose. LOL
it was "meraruga merazado nashigoren" in japanese
the translator said he had absolutely no idea what it meant so they just made something up (see the TL notes on credit page). nasi goreng made me laugh too :P
fighting Arika was pretty cool
Zecht = lifebringer confuses me though
It's been a long time since I have seen an arrogant character who has nothing to back up his words to be as pathetic as Secundum. Perhaps, Akamatsu wanted to make a point about this kind of character trope and ridicule it?
And the Averrunci construct line seems to be defect overall (and what was the point of the 4-6th guys again). Well, at least not as defect as Adads -seventeen models, sheesh. They should have sticked with the Aturs.
It's been a long time since I have seen an arrogant character who has nothing to back up his words to be as pathetic as Secundum. Perhaps, Akamatsu wanted to make a point about this kind of character trope and ridicule it?
I think it was intentional. He seemed genuinely threatening and vicious with the way he relished in eliminating a small girl and his speech about saving the world. Then he gets jobbed a few pages later and started acting totally pathetic? You can't make a character do such an about turn accidentally. To be fair, Secundum is probably crazy strong and competent. He just had to be pitted against Nagi of all people. It was probably the first time he ever faced such a powerful opponent hence the sudden character change.
And the Averrunci construct line seems to be defect overall (and what was the point of the 4-6th guys again). Well, at least not as defect as Adads -seventeen models, sheesh. They should have sticked with the Aturs.
4-6 are probably coming back as soon as Fate vs Negi is over.
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@Kareem:
Chapter was alright but I didn't really get any hype from it. We didn't even really learn anything about Fate from it. I think the only thing we really got from it is that we know about Secundum's personality now, he's kind of arrogant basically. Not bad by any means, but nothing amazing. Next chapter will hopefully teach us more about Tertium Fate.
I mostly loved this chapter we finally got to see Nagi STRUGGLING for once and he had to bailed out and everything! And Albeiro used some of his gravity magic again albeit we only saw a panel of it. Yeah, nothing spectacular but a good, interesting start. Gripped me quite well considering it started in the middle of an epic climax.
wow 327 is out already
i can't link it from here but it's at red hawk scans, who are awesome. No more waiting a week and a half between RAW's and scanlations yay :D
I wasn't sure about this flashback, but that was a really good chapter
it was "meraruga merazado nashigoren" in japanese
the translator said he had absolutely no idea what it meant so they just made something up (see the TL notes on credit page). nasi goreng made me laugh too :P
Ah. So it was the translator's decision. Well it was a nice joke anyway. (tho now i'm curious if the translator is Indonesian, and….whether u r too)
Well. About the current chapters. I'm kinda disappointed that the Life Maker is a woman, cause I suddenly have an image of her joining Negi's harem. Ridiculous, slim chance, I know; but still i cant get the image off my head
I've just read chap 627. And I have to say, Tertium's character is kinda growing on me. I like how he was created with those "defects", very different from his predecessors, and it kinda gives him that "human" touch. Tho he lacks emotion, he is actually free to make his own choice
Ah. So it was the translator's decision. Well it was a nice joke anyway. (tho now i'm curious if the translator is Indonesian, and….whether u r too)
Well. About the current chapters. I'm kinda disappointed that the Life Maker is a woman, cause I suddenly have an image of her joining Negi's harem. Ridiculous, slim chance, I know; but still i cant get the image off my head
I've just read chap 627. And I have to say, Tertium's character is kinda growing on me. I like how he was created with those "defects", very different from his predecessors, and it kinda gives him that "human" touch. Tho he lacks emotion, he is actually free to make his own choice
Erm, I don't think he's a woman. I think he's just a girly looking man. There didn't seem to be any indication of cleavage. Guess we'll find out later.
The chapter's ALREADY out? Fantastic. Looks like Anime Mutare has decided to work with Red Hawk scans who had said earlier that they got a new provider who gives them super early raws. Looks like Negima is gonna be coming out pretty early and consistently from now on:)
http://forum.redhawkscans.com/index.php?PHPSESSID=e3da69cba6848ddb62b77e814c6b8f09&topic=4497.0
I love Red Hawk. They're funny, give great work and they they don't bother scanlating the hot stuff like all the other whore-outs (though I wish they'd pick up One Piece for their better translations) but stick to a few select wonderful series for better quality and consistency and they're satisfied with that. Pretty awesome group, they are. Oh and they like Negima so that's bonus points for good taste:)
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Good chapter. Gives some very interesting new aspects to Fate's character that will affect the meaning of his defeat. The most interesting thing is that despite all his lamenting about being a doll who couldn't change anything, he is a doll by his choice only. That was a very poignant chapter. Shiori's sister seemed like a very sweet, kind girl. She even knew everything about Fate but didn't reject him. A shame about Secundum. I wish Akamatsu did more with his character. As is, he ended up being a lame character which is a shame for the supposed strongest in the Avveruncus series. Fate cutting his head off was...something though.
nice chapter, fate becomes more and more interesting the more i learn about him.
The life-maker was definitely a woman at one point of the flashback (http://www.mangafox.com/manga/mahou_sensei_negima/v35/c325/14.html - even bishy's dont have hairstyles like that) and was definitely Zecht at another (the last 2 chapters).
I think he/she can 'control' whoever he wants
327 is out. RedHawk seems to have picked it up.
http://manga.redhawkscans.com/?manga=Mahou+Sensei+Negima&chapter=Mahou+Sensei+Negima+327#page=1
Yeah, it's been out for a while…
I didn't even notice, my bad.
So it seems the "movie" is really only 60 minutes long…. -_- It's not that I didn't love getting the OADs and a good adaptation of Negima in some form, but in the end all of the OADs (and even the movie it seems) appear to be pointless. We're getting nothing else after it either, so hopefully it at least sells well.
I just checked out the first chapter and its pretty good. But why is whats her name such a prick? And why is she in love with a teacher?
She's a tsundere. A very common type of character that everyone loves because they show affection by getting really really pissed off for no reason.
And she likes older guys /shrug.
Ayaka isn't really a tsundere. She seemed that way at first but she naturally mellowed out and became more of a very nice, caring, authoritative figure character. Akamtsu even poked at her lack of snobby characteristics when she complained about having to act like a snob in the School Festival arc. Now Arika, THERE'S a tsundere.
i asumed he was talking about asuna in love with takamichi (that was a guess, i can never remember his name, hands in pockets guy)
i thought he was referring to asuna too. yeah, i didn't like asuna at first because of how angry and mean she was to negi.
but i warmed up to her after she showed her sweet side.
Lol, I thought he was talking about Ayaka's crush on Negi.
@Tamike:
I just checked out the first chapter and its pretty good. But why is whats her name such a prick? And why is she in love with a teacher?
You'll find out why she loves Takamichi later on in the story. Her character gets a lot better later on too.
Yeah I mean Azuna. By the way Miyuzaki is freaking cute!
@Tamike:
Yeah I mean Azuna. By the way Miyuzaki is freaking cute!
Yes Nodoka's my personal favorite girl in the series. I can tell you'll like her too. But trust me she's not the only awesome girl there's plenty more. And there's Jack Rakan the manliest man to ever man. I think you'll love this series Tamike. Keep reading.
@Tamike:
Yeah I mean Asuna. By the way Miyazaki is freaking cute!
Fixed. Nodoka only gets better over time.
Glad to see you're actually enjoying the beginning. I had no problem with it, but then again I was only 12 when I first read Negima.
I'm pretty sure you mean her http://www.mangafox.com/manga/mahou_sensei_negima/v01/c002/21.html but I just want to make sure because I know she has more than one name but I can't figure out what it is. And thanks Kareem. I'll definitely keep reading.
haven't really read this. started it thinking it's another love hina clone…
question: is it really that great? (or at least worth it?)
The first chapters are the worst if you hate ecchi and harem stuff but the rest makes up for it in a big way, so yes its great.
The first chapters are the worst if you hate ecchi and harem stuff but the rest makes up for it in a big way, so yes its great.
is there a point in the manga where its safe to start skipping the "worst parts" as you say or just bear with the early chaps?
is there a point in the manga where its safe to start skipping the "worst parts" as you say or just bear with the early chaps?
If you skip these you'll lose any sense of direction.
Early chapters are mega important for characterization and world building. Just bear through them. It's tough but the pay off is worth it in the end.
If you skip these you'll lose any sense of direction.
i thought as much. i'll check it out one of these days.
thanks everyone.
@Thousand:
Early chapters are mega important for characterization and world building. Just bear through them. It's tough but the pay off is worth it in the end.
I actually DID skip most of the first 2 volumes and started at volume 3. Sometimes I wish I didn't do that because as you said it would've given me a better grasp of the characters. I still liked the series a lot and it's one of my faves but I feel like I shouldn't have sped through the first 2 volumes even if they sucked.
@Tamike:
I'm pretty sure you mean her http://www.mangafox.com/manga/mahou_sensei_negima/v01/c002/21.html but I just want to make sure because I know she has more than one name but I can't figure out what it is. And thanks Kareem. I'll definitely keep reading.
Yeah, that's Nodoka Miyazaki. I forgot that Negi only referred to her by her last name in these earlier chapters, because now he never does that anymore.
On a scale of new Bleach to One Piece what would you give Negima? And if they made a new anime version for this series that follows the manga perfectly like Brotherhood, what channel would you want it to go on? Adult Swim?
One Piece. When Negima is on track it can totally go toe to toe with One Piece. The problem is it has a bad beginning and is mired by silly fanservice at times.
@Tamike:
On a scale of new Bleach to One Piece what would you give Negima? And if they made a new anime version for this series that follows the manga perfectly like Brotherhood, what channel would you want it to go on? Adult Swim?
Close to One Piece level possibly at the level. Once it gets rolling anyway. Once it gets moving it's awesome. And yeah a proper anime would be pretty awesome although I don't need it to have an English adaptation at least not one on TV. I'll settle for a good manga and Japanese language anime. Hell I'm fine with just the manga. Having an anime that gets to the canon parts would be cool but I can live without one.
I've been wanting to start reading this, but I have one question.
Is it safe to read this while my GF is in the room?
I've been wanting to start reading this, but I have one question.
Is it safe to read this while my GF is in the room?
Kind of a difficult question to answer really, the fanservice in this manga is kind of veeery simple (personally i don't like how it's drawn) depends top how much your GF would take offense to.
Like you have sometimes the clothes being entirely blown off but to me how it's being drawn is just odd. I'd need an example of it to explain it properly though.
I've been wanting to start reading this, but I have one question.
Is it safe to read this while my GF is in the room?
No nipples are ever shown if that's what you're worried about (it's a children's comic after all). Expect excessive panty shots though.
The girls are shown naked on multiple occaisons, but yeah, it's just Barbie doll stuff. Still, I wouldn't read this with my girlfriend in the room.
i liked it, nice ending. The image of Nagi was hilarious.
"you white little prick!" XD
Pretty damn fantastic. On the whole, I don't think this fight lived up to the awesomeness of Jack Rakan vs Negi. Too many scene changes and it mostly consisted of just punches and shonen gar. It was fine but didn't quite live up to its three hundred chapter fight. The finale was pretty damn well written though so I take my hat off to that.
Boy, it's gonna be quite a tear-jerker when Fate sacrifices his life to save Negi.
@Thousand:
Pretty damn fantastic. On the whole, I don't think this fight lived up to the awesomeness of Jack Rakan vs Negi. Too many scene changes and it mostly consisted of just punches and shonen gar. It was fine but didn't quite live up to its three hundred chapter fight. The finale was pretty damn well written though so I take my hat off to that.
Boy, it's gonna be quite a tear-jerker when Fate sacrifices his life to save Negi.
I used to not care about Fate when he first showed up but as time went on he started to grow on me. I'm still not crazy about him but I used to think he was just another "calm, bored, cool uber powerful" type antagonist like Itachi or Byakuya. But as time went I decided he was much better than those "villains".
Also. It's good to have you back Rakan-sama.
Sorry this isn't a new chapter but I had to bring this here:
http://www.mangafox.com/manga/negiho_ito_bun/
Is that another one of those special comic things like Naruto's Rock Lee Adventures?
Pretty nice ending for the fight, simply loved Nagi and Rakan beating the shit out of Fate like that.
@Thousand:
Is that another one of those special comic things like Naruto's Rock Lee Adventures?
Those special comic are only of WSJ mangas so no, I guess its just a normal spinoff like that Negima Neo manga.