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Cute side chapter
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Cute side chapter
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The good old days when one of them isn't missing an arm and the other is not a mass murderer.
Hey, Zenin lives don't matter.
Hey, Zenin lives don't matter.
Naoya character popularity poll result would like a word with you
Naoya character popularity poll result would like a word with you
Oh a bishonen doing well in a popularity poll.
Oh a bishonen doing well in a popularity poll.
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Naoya the pretty boy getting disfigured after he mocked her burn scars was a sweet bonus.
Good chapter but i was especting to either Maki or Todo to appear and help Megumi, but the comedian isnt half bad wonder if he will use the 7:3 ratio technique in a different way.
Lol, Megumi was not kidding when he said he wasn't playing around.
My interest in this series has slightly waned because weekly reading is just not as fun as binging, but since Yuji's fight with the lawyer I've been getting more into it again
JJK is still great. But like HxH or Jojo, it's not the kind of manga that creates good weekly conversation since most of it (the battle system in particular) is unpredictable.
JJK is still great. But like HxH or Jojo, it's not the kind of manga that creates good weekly conversation since most of it (the battle system in particular) is unpredictable.
Agreed. It's still a good read though.^^
Moving from colony Tokyo -> Sendai.
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Yuta solo-ing the colony will be cool to read.
JJK helped me through my COVID debacle. This is such a good read.
I wonder to what extent Yuta will struggle in Sendai. He just off-paneled the top points owner.
Oh well, guess this year the anime community will have all their attention on Chainsaw-man.
Running head cannon: Just as how Sukuna was defeated in the past i.e. ganged up on by sorcerers, that'll be the same way except it'll be the modern-day sorcerers: Yuta, Hakiri, Megumi, Yuji etc.
Maki too!
Sukuna should beat Gojo. Gojo's students should be the one to take Sukuna down.
My prediction is that it would be Megumi who will take down Sukuna. Sukuna wants Megumi to be alive and there is something he needs from him. I believe that will be his Achilles heel as it is so far, the only so called weakness, he has shown. Not to say that Megumi would become so powerful to go toe to toe with him but rather he would deal the finishing blow either through tricking him or a new power. Megumi is already set up for a tragic end and knowing Gege, Yuji's goal of dying surrounded by his friends will likely be deconstructed and put a spin on. So Sukuna's final battle would be likely fighting all of Yuji's friends and allies and the body would die the moment the fight is over and Sukuna "dies" with Yuji dying shortly after. Fulfilling the prophecy of him dying surrounded by friends (and his friends are the ones who killed him). There's no "friend" closer in the series to him than Megumi.
My prediction is that it would be Megumi who will take down Sukuna. Sukuna wants Megumi to be alive and there is something he needs from him. I believe that will be his Achilles heel as it is so far, the only so called weakness, he has shown. Not to say that Megumi would become so powerful to go toe to toe with him but rather he would deal the finishing blow either through tricking him or a new power. Megumi is already set up for a tragic end and knowing Gege, Yuji's goal of dying surrounded by his friends will likely be deconstructed and put a spin on. So Sukuna's final battle would be likely fighting all of Yuji's friends and allies and the body would die the moment the fight is over and Sukuna "dies" with Yuji dying shortly after. Fulfilling the prophecy of him dying surrounded by friends (and his friends are the ones who killed him). There's no "friend" closer in the series to him than Megumi.
Good take! Yeah, definitely makes sense there… Megumi to deal the finishing blow to Sukuna (and Yuji)... Which was the starting point of the story: he didn't want Yuji to be executed. For him to be the one to deal the final blow would be sad and fitting.
What are your thoughts on the Culling game and Kenjaku? Who do you think will take Kenjaku down? I can't see Yuta beating him alone...
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Good take! Yeah, definitely makes sense there… Megumi to deal the finishing blow to Sukuna (and Yuji)... Which was the starting point of the story: he didn't want Yuji to be executed. For him to be the one to deal the final blow would be sad and fitting.
What are your thoughts on the Culling game and Kenjaku? Who do you think will take Kenjaku down? I can't see Yuta beating him alone...
Yeah, I don't think Yuta will be the one to take down Kenjaku. I'll even go ahead and say Kenjaku's chances of surviving this arc is better than Yuta's. He obviously have plans (that is not disclosed) up his sleeve, what with the chinese mafia/organization. With his (and Tengen) explanation of the culling game and my understanding, I think the monopoly on cursed energy is true and I also think that monopolizing cursed energy and weaponizing the entire country is part of his goal but I'm still not sure what his exact goal is. That could be his ultimate goal for all we know, world domination by cursed users (mostly himself) and alliancing with the chinese is a step towards that. If we believe that he masterminded Yuji's eating of Sukuna's finger, that means that even Sukuna's is part of his plan. The "bomb" feels very literal and could (HxHesque) be a nuke for all we know. Maybe he want to nuke Japan and turn it into a giant ball of energy to weaponize? And the culling games are a way to build up the cursed energy to better the weapon? I'm not sure to be honest. Because even if Kenjaku were to monopolize and weaponized cursed energy and turn Japan into a weapon, we know in the current setting there are nuclear weapons so the culling games could be a way for him to strengthen things. It's a word vomit but that's where my imagination took me. Glad you enjoyed the read/catch-up though, this series isn't discussed as much here despite it being extremely good.
To answer your question, I think it might be Yuji who will take down Kenjaku because of the parent-son narrative going on and as a closure to the current "cog" mentality that he has. Ironically, he is a cog because of Kenjaku's plan and I think the resolution of that requires him to confront Kenjaku.
Yuta show off arc part II
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So Yuta has now 40 pnts, he isn't using the transfer points rule so he intends to kill other 72 sorcerers? Damn, MakiXYutaXRika is the hottest throuple right now.
So Yuta has now 40 pnts, he isn't using the transfer points rule so he intends to kill other 72 sorcerers? Damn, MakiXYutaXRika is the hottest throuple right now.
I think he can't use it because it hasn't been implemented yet.
This current event takes place before Yuji and Megumi entered the colony. I don't know by how many hours but Yuta went in first before the other two.
Yeah, I don't think Yuta will be the one to take down Kenjaku. I'll even go ahead and say Kenjaku's chances of surviving this arc is better than Yuta's. He obviously have plans (that is not disclosed) up his sleeve, what with the chinese mafia/organization. With his (and Tengen) explanation of the culling game and my understanding, I think the monopoly on cursed energy is true and I also think that monopolizing cursed energy and weaponizing the entire country is part of his goal but I'm still not sure what his exact goal is. That could be his ultimate goal for all we know, world domination by cursed users (mostly himself) and alliancing with the chinese is a step towards that. If we believe that he masterminded Yuji's eating of Sukuna's finger, that means that even Sukuna's is part of his plan. The "bomb" feels very literal and could (HxHesque) be a nuke for all we know. Maybe he want to nuke Japan and turn it into a giant ball of energy to weaponize? And the culling games are a way to build up the cursed energy to better the weapon? I'm not sure to be honest. Because even if Kenjaku were to monopolize and weaponized cursed energy and turn Japan into a weapon, we know in the current setting there are nuclear weapons so the culling games could be a way for him to strengthen things. It's a word vomit but that's where my imagination took me. Glad you enjoyed the read/catch-up though, this series isn't discussed as much here despite it being extremely good.
To answer your question, I think it might be Yuji who will take down Kenjaku because of the parent-son narrative going on and as a closure to the current "cog" mentality that he has. Ironically, he is a cog because of Kenjaku's plan and I think the resolution of that requires him to confront Kenjaku.
Definitely makes sense and, yes leaning towards him towards Sukuna even being part of the plan - not as a conspirator but the biggest piece of his plan. Though I'm interested with Sukuna's views on Kenjaku - he only spoke with Uraume. I'm mildly getting Madara - Obito - Black Zetsu vibes in their relationship.
Yes, Yuta already won over Geto before… Can't see him win another 1 v 1 this time Geto's body in possession of the most cunning character who took Gojo out of the equation.
Thank you man and yes, it's been super enjoyable. Glad to finally talk to someone as my friends are anime-only fans haha
Ok, I will have to admit, sometimes its just plain good and cathartic to see one of the good guys just curbstomp everything.
I love JJK because none of the fights Yuji and friends have ever won came easily. They were almost always pyrrhic victories.
But sometimes, you kinda just want to see the good guys let loose and not struggle.
I am loving this arc so far though.
Gege continues to prove that he is truly a cut above the rest based on how much thought and planning has gone into his world.
Truly, if Hunter x Hunter ever goes the Wheel of Time way.
I would wholeheartedly VOTE for Gege to be the one to complete it. He is the only logical choice.
I don't know how old he is, or whether he's been in the industry as long as Togashi.
But JJK always feels like a love letter to HxH.
I think Gege is either near 30s or early 30s. He's pretty young and since he don't plan to drag the series out, I believe he has every intention to do another series given his relatively young age compared to other mangakas.
I don't want him to write HxH though, I want Togashi to do it and get someone else to draw it instead. Jujutsu and HxH shares a lot of similarities and as you mentioned, is pretty much a love letter. Gege even said he was strongly influenced by HxH and ehh… Bleach.
It is the HxH of our generation and actually even surpasses the series in certain aspects. The obvious ones being action scenes and panelling, there's a lot to learn from there. HxH is bogged down, at times, by unnecessary panels and pacing because of the side characters. Yet somehow JJK seems to have a better grasp and handling of its cast but that's partially because he don't necessarily feel the need to use all of them and is more, in a way, ruthless with his characters. HxH greatest flaw is Togashi's writers block. I know, Hiatus and bad wrist and health and all that are factors to it but like with the ending of YYH...Togashi just gets bored of stuff and you get the feeling he refuses to pen it until its perfect in his mind and even than it might not come off perfect to us.
I guess it is because JJK is fresh and does not try to be philosophical as HxH nor does Gege hold himself to the reputation that Togashi does (and in turn self impose on himself) and is fine with charging ahead. There's a degree of shounen edgeyness that Gege is able to produce that Togashi is not able to in the series and it is both due to age but also Gege has a different kind of smart, the kind that isn't bogged down by societal stereotypical standards (from Togashi's era) and writing rules. It's a millennial-smart kind of wisdom vs Togashi's more mature and monk-smart kind of wisdom. I call it shounen edgeynesss but his writing also shows an understanding and perspective of the modern society. I'm not saying Togashi doesn't or is not capable of doing that but just to draw an example, JJK handles modern female characters really well and this is something you know that can only be written by someone who actually knows and understands real strong woman in real life.
I could have phrased this entire write up better if i had any concrete idea of what I'm talking about but all I'm saying is Gege is really good and exhibits many of Togashi's traits that made HxH good without losing his own personality which allows the series to stand so strongly on its own.
He's just…a really smart guy. And not just the academic smart, he actually has a good grasp of social relationships that translates really well into the series.
I agree.
Just meant that if Togashi ever unfortunately passes away before finishing the story, Gege would be the perfect person to take up the mantle of finishing it.
I really do see the influences of Bleach in JJK too. Its like a really good blend of the two.
Not quire sure about the differences in their depictions based on societal stereotypical standards though.
What has limited Togashi that Gege isn't limited by?
Gotta say guys, Jujutsu Kaisen is one of my favorite series of all time but most of the things you've been talking about is way over my head in terms of keeping track of everything in the story. So it's much appreciated reading what you're talking about.^^
What has limited Togashi that Gege isn't limited by?
The biggest one being him not wanting to have someone else draw it for him. But that's more of his own limit and it's not comparable. Because I won't hold it against him considering we won't know if Gege would want that if in his shoes. I might have phrased it wrongly but perhaps he is limited by his own expectations and need to constantly write great arcs and narratives, if you remember one of his recent chapters read like a thesis and he even went and say that he will change the manga industry with his new "attempt". I think, this is a personal assumption, that he has a tendency to always want to pen down perfection and 'innovate' the medium. The Chimera Ant arc is one of the greatest shounen arc but he took long breaks and it took years but he also invented an entire gungi game. It is a standard that I respect that requires time but not really one you want to overprioritize in a weekly magazine and when you have built such a huge world. To his merit, he did said that readers could have taken Ging's meeting as the end point and he is just playing around now.
With Gege, I feel like there are times when he just charges ahead and remove unnecessary elements, such as zenin clan and all the shibuya deaths, he hasn't shown a larger philosophical narrative or theme in any of his arc whereas Togashi's Phantom Troupe and Chimera can be self contained pieces with a meaningful theme. Even Greed Island can be taken as another genre. This shows how Togashi approaches things vs how Gege does it.
Gege applies meaningful narrative that is particular to a character (Nanami, Todo, Maki, the Principal, Higuma) and in recent chapters, he was able to grab quick relatability (ah I know a girl like that in real life) towards the readers, with the scorpion hair girl. The entire Higuma (the lawyer) chapter could be serve as a pilot and different manga and it was condensed to 19 pages yet felt right. This is the so called limitation (or a better term, difference) that feels lacking in Togashi's works.
Togashi characters feels greater than life and is complex but Gege ones feels human and is complex.
I think thats where the Bleach aspect of "high school kids" thrown into a society seeps in. Once you have that setting, there's so many societal issues and themes that can be inserted into the characters(subtlety or not). E.g: Nanami's time as a stock broker and what is life's purpose? Higuma's entire backstory, sexual discrimination in conservative societies, and you can probably find others. It's not in your face and it's not a particular theme of any arc but it exists and strengthen the complexity of the characters. Togashi's characters are more similar to pieces that embodies greater philosophical theme, the Chimera Ant royal guards each was written as a means to do so, the entire Meureum and Komugi's narrative was very characterized but it was meant to serve as a theme to his entire plot and Gon's breakdown was also to run parallel to that, which is once again: a narrative arc to serve as or to further the overarching theme. Netero's death and backstory was also meant to represent a greater philosophical theme and a statement on humanity.
Togashi's characters feel like pieces meant to represent certain themes and the extremities of humanity which is why Leorio is so likeable, he feels human to the readers.
It's your "characters that represent a larger philosophical theme that is almost shakespeare theatre like" VS characters that represents the complexities of your everyday man in the modern society.
With JJK, there is a separation and there is not necessarily a need to tie the arc's theme with meaningful characters death/growth/backstories. Because that is not how life works. Junpei is ultimately meaningless when compared to the large plot and it's not like or at least I believe, going to be like in FMA where Elric brothers remember the girl from way back then and that serves as his answer and closure to the series. You can argue that it is not intentional and Gege probably lacks the mastery to tie character arcs and plots together, but the way I see it he does have an overarching plot for the Original 4 and every other characters being so well developed is just him writing his own take on complex modern problems (and short stories) into them.
Chapter 176 is out via TCB scans!
Yuta will take the last two on simultaneously. After Sendai colony, focus should be Hakari, Panda taking on Hajime?
Hajime, from the wiki entry and rereading the Hakari arc, is also like Sukuna - inhabiting a vessel.
Come to me waifu
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loved how Gege drew that space-bending effect, it was a power I always find visually interesting and he did it good. hope the character sticks around a bit
The "right that was a bad example" part really cracked me up. XD
BAAAANKAAAAIII!!!
It seems that Love Hina's author exposed on a JP social media site/forum that Gege Atakumi is actually a woman.
BAAAANKAAAAIII!!!
The same thing came to my mind when i saw that. Except that it is actually well-executed and not overused so it has an actual impact.
It seems that Love Hina's author exposed on a JP social media site/forum that Gege Atakumi is actually a woman.
I won't take that at face value tho, there's also other variables as to why gege could also be a male. Anyway, I'll just take Gege as male if his intention was to (from all his appearances) to be taken as one. Even if he actually is/isn't. It really doesn't matter to me.
The same thing came to my mind when i saw that. Except that it is actually well-executed and not overused so it has an actual impact.
It did make me feel happy and I felt nostalgia, like for a moment I went back in a time machine to the days when I was a kid and enjoyed Bleach without much of a care about writing except for cool Bankais.
The same thing came to my mind when i saw that. Except that it is actually well-executed and not overused so it has an actual impact.
It did make me feel happy and I felt nostalgia, like for a moment I went back in a time machine to the days when I was a kid and enjoyed Bleach without much of a care about writing except for cool Bankais.
Jujutsu Kaisen as a whole is like what Bleach could have been if it was written by a competent author, inspired by Hunter x Hunter and Fullmetal Alchemist. I just love this series.
Doesn't mean though that I understand everything. My question is how is Rika still around. Is the plot from the Okotsu 0 chapters not official? I mean Rika got exorcised?
Doesn't mean though that I understand everything. My question is how is Rika still around. Is the plot from the Okotsu 0 chapters not official? I mean Rika got exorcised?
As I understood from the chapter the real Rika was freed and left Yuuta with Curse Rika as a parting gift.
As I understood from the chapter the real Rika was freed and left Yuuta with Curse Rika as a parting gift.
I see. I was under the assumption that exorcising the cursed Rika meant he would be gone forever and that this lead to real Rika being freed.
Remember that Yuta was moving a lot of Rika's cursed energy into his sword and the ring? I think maybe that lingered on after the original Rika was freed, hence why he needs to have the ring on to summon her ans there is a timelimit to their sync now.
Anyone watched the movie? To be honest, the mugen train one is executed a lot better. Something just felt off here, like it is still a good movie but I went in with high expectations and it didn't feel like it delivered.
Granted, the source material isn't all THAT to begin with but hey, the animations was great.
Anyone watched the movie? To be honest, the mugen train one is executed a lot better. Something just felt off here, like it is still a good movie but I went in with high expectations and it didn't feel like it delivered.
Granted, the source material isn't all THAT to begin with but hey, the animations was great.
Yep, watching when it came out. I get what you mean. It's not bad. It's actually quite good but something feels a bit off. I would say it's definitely because of the source material. That's not to say that it's bad source material but the thing that you describe as being off is that this here clearly is built on source material where the characters are thrown at us for the first time. Yes, I know, fans should be familiar with Gojo, Maki etc. but that doesn't change that's not how they were written in the source material. The Infinite train on the other hand is just a continuation of the first anime season. The movie doesn't even waste a second to introduce the characters for people who only watch the movie. It just does it's thing. To people like us familiar with the source material it's not something that stands out. But I could imagine that movie only watchers might feel a bit thrown off at the lack of easying the audience into the world at characters. And I think that's what the Jujutsu movie does. So to movie only watchers it might come across as better in terms of explenation whereas we feel that something is a bit off. It's just a guess though. I might be totally off with this.^^'
Yeah, that might be it. Although, my friend who watched the anime-only was thrown off and confused a few times in. The sound design was good..but not exceptional and could be better. The emotional oomph of mugen train might have been a reason why it left a greater impact too. Rika is..well, she's not that memorable. I think you are right that there are different expectations but then I'm not exactly sure what i was expecting. Yuuta being so overpowered is also something I usually won't accept and I can get why people who watch it might not like that aspect. But it's still good, just not great.
Yeah, Infinite Train hit home much harder. Rengoku is treated like a legend here in Japan while I don't see anyone here give two shits about Rika. And I say this while Jujutsu Kaisen is huge right now. Like when Infinite Train was out there was so much Demon Slayer merch out that specifically focused on Rengoku. Jujutsu Kaisen merch is everywhere right now but you don't see anything about Rika. Yuta a bit but not much about neither the tragic girl nor the overpowered curse.
I don't like Rengoku. Never had, never will.
Doesn't change that the guy is insanely popular.
Yeah, I know. Never understood why.