I believe the next issue, Feb. 2008 will have two chapters to finish up the printing of volume seventeen.
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@Yuugi's:
I believe the next issue, Feb. 2008 will have two chapters to finish up the printing of volume seventeen.
Do you know if there going to mention Franky or Rob lucci in the One piece unlimeted adventure article?
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No clue, I don't even have the January issue yet.
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Cover ahoy!
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Why are they still using the 4kids version of the One Piece logo?
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Because one piece isn't naruto. and don't get anything new.
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I really want this issue. I truly hope it comes tomorrow, so I can have something to enjoy for the end of my break. This does seem like an okay issue.
However, the only things I actually want to read get
One Piece - Basically the end of Drum Island
Yuyu - End of Seaman fight and beginning of first encounter with Sensui
Bleach - Yammy vs. Ichigo and then the arrival of Yoruichi and Hat and Clogs
Naruto - Meh, I just wanna see how they handle Shippuden. And it has 2 new akatsuki and kidnapping of Gaara.This seems like a higher standards issue.
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@Tokoro:
So basics on the latest volume:
-Their Naruto obsession just won't go away: they're so obsessed in making it bimonthly that they'll do half a volume? Yeesh…but hey, at least America now knows of two more Akatsuki. (a bland one who grows more respectable and a cool one...who gets bland)
-Looks like Bleach is all Ulquiorra/Yammy destruction, all the time. Remember when Yammy was actually a threat? OK...maybe not that much.
-One Bo-bobo chapter...that meant only the beginning of the J fight. I really wish they would do two Bo-bobo chapters next month but I really highly doubt it.
-Oh yeah, OP...why not just bring an end to Drum already? Its basically over.Well on the plus sitde I'm rather curious how Viz and it's Naruto obsession will handle Sai talking about penises, Hidan getting his head cut off, Shikamaru smoking, etc.
But I guess we got a ways to go before that happens. Oh well I personally don't mind Viz rushing through Naruto. If Naruto is on the road to ending soon then this way they'll be done with it in no time, and then maybe we can get more One Piece into the magazine.
As for Bleach I rather miss it's bi monthly releases.
But man that cover alone kinda screams "this is the Naruto magazine believe it!"
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It's not 4kids version of the logo.
It's the original logo with Shonen Jump's replacing the Japanese "won pensu". Many of the anime logos and such just get Shonen Jump/Shonen Jump's added to it.
And why are you complaining? You complain about them modifying the covers, removing pieces of the cover art, yet you praise when a company makes a lackluster version of the original logo? Ooooookay.
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I guess peopel want Viz One Piece to be totally like the graphic novels. No offense but there's no reason to be so anal about minor changes that affect absolutely nothing.
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If people are wanting it to be just like the graphic novels, why are they wanting FUNi's lame unoriginal gold logo?
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If people are wanting it to be just like the graphic novels, why are they wanting FUNi's lame unoriginal gold logo?
Probably because they want the Funi logo on the magazine so people will know 4kids isn't turning One Piece into shit anymore.
I was referring more to the graphic novels. I mean does it really matter if they change the cover a little? I mean I'd buy it anyways. After all I'm buying it for the content not the pretty cover, and the content is very pleasing to me so I just don't see any reason for people to get all anal about minor changes to the graphic novel that don't really matter.
Heck I'm sure every graphic novel done by viz has gone through some changes.
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In the last issue they had printed a normal one piece logo with the word's "Shonen Jump" instead of "Shonen Jump's" which is what 4kids used for One Piece and currently uses for Yu-Gi-Oh GX. It's not about using the gold font from Funimation's logo at all.
Here's what I'm talking about
4Kids Grand Battle with Funi's Unlimited Adventure
Here's a bigger version from Toei's official site.
It's just something odd and kinda dumb that's being done across the board with all the other TV shows owned by Viz or associated with the their Shonen Jump manga line. The only one's who seem to ignore this is 4kids.
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…you're complaining about a apostrophe s?
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Complaining? How is making an observation equate to me getting up in arms? It's not like I'm said "Damn it to hell Viz". You jumped the gun and started making accusations about me wanting them to use Funimation's logo instead.
I don't have any problem with the gold logo but I hope it stays strictly with Funimation's release of the anime since I like the older version with the little red luffy. It seems Bandai wants to stay with the original logo design as well.
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Complaining? How is making an observation equate to me getting up in arms? It's not like I'm said "Damn it to hell Viz". You jumped the gun and started making accusations about me wanting them to use Funimation's logo instead.
I don't have any problem with the gold logo but I hope it stays strictly with Funimation's release of the anime since I like the older version with the little red luffy. It seems Bandai wants to stay with the original logo design as well.
Well I can understand having the funi logo on the magazine just to promote the Funi version and all.
Meh why does Naruto have to be on every damn cover? I mean has Ichigo or Luffy or heck anyone other than DBZ or Yugioh been on the cover?
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Earlier issues did have Yoh on a few of them and Yuskue was on one but I think that's it.
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Well at least Yoh got some cover time. Speaking of which. The bi monthly release for Shaman King should have started sooner. I can't believe they decided to wait until January for this.
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Didn't the November issue have Ichigo on it?
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@The:
Didn't the November issue have Ichigo on it?
No cause I read the november issue and it had Naruto on it. If by November issue you meant this months issue.
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Well I can understand having the funi logo on the magazine just to promote the Funi version and all.
Meh why does Naruto have to be on every damn cover? I mean has Ichigo or Luffy or heck anyone other than DBZ or Yugioh been on the cover?
Sure they have. Back in 2006, Luffy and Naruto alternated being on the covers. 2007 was mostly Naruto but it did have a few Bleach covers.
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It's sad tho when I finally start collecting Shonen Jump it's Naruto as the cover, always.
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Sure they have. Back in 2006, Luffy and Naruto alternated being on the covers. 2007 was mostly Naruto but it did have a few Bleach covers.
Ah cause I hardly ever remember seeing anyone other than Naruto, Goku, or Yugi on the cover whenever I saw the magazine.
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I think the "November" issue had Goku on it mostly as prep for the VIZBIG release which won't be out for a while. Sort of wish they would have Luffy again but somehow with Naruto & Bleach their current breadwinners (not to mention what they own 100% of), there goes any chance of that.
(though I still say Bo-bobo should be on the cover next issue but that's me)
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Tokyo Pop>Shouten Jump (translation wise)
Does anybody care to disagree?
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Yeah, Shouten Jump is pretty lame.
Read Shonen Jump, its much much better :)
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Atleast there coming out with one piece imformation.
A luffy cover would be great. -
Hey, at least Naruto has a reason to be on the cover.
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They should do what they did for Naruto. 3/4 Volumes a month for x ammount of months in a row, and then end at Water Seven…..then when people start to notice how awesome it is, start having Luffy Vs. Eneru covers and Straw Hat Crew Covers , and a Brook Cover when he makes his debut ^^
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Not going to happen until demand is higher for One Piece. Naruto has been selling like hotcakes, that's why it got three volumes a month for four months.
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@Yuugi's:
Not going to happen until demand is higher for One Piece. Naruto has been selling like hotcakes, that's why it got three volumes a month for four months.
That's why I said…..once it gets to the more awesome arcs and people start to realize how amazing it is. In addition, look at the Japanese sales. Wasn't like, Volume 26 the best selling book in Japan until Harry Potter 6?
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I'm assuming this will be the case
Sai instead of saying penis will say > Are you even a man?
Hidans head will probably get cut off
Shikamaru smoking will probably be chewing gum or a lollipopLOL Its funny because its probably true. :I
Also, I have no idea why they don't post new crew members on the cover for One Piece
The least they could have done was a huge "Chopper" on the front, like about to eat a rumble ball or something (back when he first came into story that is). Or when there is a new arc, have the cover display it. I find it sort of wierd how Naruto is on the cover and no one else. I mean NO ONE else. And he is never doing anything original. I would love it if each series got a chance on the cover. Sensui or Yomi on the cover would be completely original, and I bet half the people who see the magazine would pick it up, since they don't know who they even are. -
I'm assuming this will be the case
Sai instead of saying penis will say > Are you even a man?
Hidans head will probably get cut off
Shikamaru smoking will probably be chewing gum or a lollipopLOL Its funny because its probably true. :I
Also, I have no idea why they don't post new crew members on the cover for One Piece
The least they could have done was a huge "Chopper" on the front, like about to eat a rumble ball or something (back when he first came into story that is). Or when there is a new arc, have the cover display it. I find it sort of wierd how Naruto is on the cover and no one else. I mean NO ONE else. And he is never doing anything original. I would love it if each series got a chance on the cover. Sensui or Yomi on the cover would be completely original, and I bet half the people who see the magazine would pick it up, since they don't know who they even are.I don't even know who they are XD
Who are they?
Gamma Akutabi should be on the next cover -
@Kitsune::
I don't even know who they are XD
Who are they?I would say any of these guys would be awesome…
Yuyuhakusho is completely dead.
And Kitsune
Yomi -
http://img195.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=29373_yomi_122_176lo.jpg
Sensui - http://www.yuyuhakusho.com/characters/villains/sensui/picture.gif -
@Kitsune::
That's why I said…..once it gets to the more awesome arcs and people start to realize how amazing it is. In addition, look at the Japanese sales. Wasn't like, Volume 26 the best selling book in Japan until Harry Potter 6?
Just because One Piece is big in Japan doesn't mean it's going to be the same in the west (which is a shame). While most of us would probably agree the best One Piece arcs runs rings around parts of/all of Naruto, it seems we're outnumbered by about ten (or more?) Naruto fans to each one of us (and if you ask me it doesn't deserve a 10th of the hyper and attention it gets but sadly I'm just one man).
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Just because One Piece is big in Japan doesn't mean it's going to be the same in the west (which is a shame). While most of us would probably agree the best One Piece arcs runs rings around parts of/all of Naruto, it seems we're outnumbered by about ten (or more?) Naruto fans to each one of us (and if you ask me it doesn't deserve a 10th of the hyper and attention it gets but sadly I'm just one man).
No you're not just one man, it's at least a huge percentage of this entire forum. I believe that if people get a glimpse of skypia, it will inspire them to read more, and soon they'll be hooked! Mwahahahaha!!!!!!
Also, it being popular in japan, they should still give it more of a chance, they're not really letting it try yet. -
Actually, the new dub increased manga sales and more people started watching One Piece. Its something, atleast.
Also, is Naruto going to get 5 chapters a month from now on or is this just for debut of Shippuden? If its 5 a month, this series is going to be caught up in just a little bit over 3 years… I suppose it will get the series farther so the anime doesn't catch up, but this seems a bit extreme -
Actually, the new dub increased manga sales and more people started watching One Piece. Its something, atleast.
Right, but I believe that it's just the beginning. Popularity can only increase from here.
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@Kitsune::
They should do what they did for Naruto. 3/4 Volumes a month for x ammount of months in a row, and then end at Water Seven…..then when people start to notice how awesome it is, start having Luffy Vs. Eneru covers and Straw Hat Crew Covers , and a Brook Cover when he makes his debut ^^
I personally wouldn't care once they got to skypiea but seriously I wish they'd speed through Arabasta. I mean if they're making such a big effort to keep Naruto and Bleach ahead of the anime the least they could do is do it for One Piece too.
and yeah I wouldn't mind seeing different series get on the cover. Heck I'm surprised Slam Dunk didn't get on the cover when they premiered.
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Actually, the new dub increased manga sales and more people started watching One Piece. Its something, atleast.
How do you know that?
And Kitsune, I think your expectations are a bit too high. You can't expect other people to feel the same way about "One Piece" as we do, I'm calling a "wait-and-see" on how "One Piece" performs in the near future.
Also, it's easier to keep "Naruto" and "Bleach" ahead of the anime, it's not just a matter of extra effort by VIZ. "Bleach" was previously getting a speedy release schedule and will now start to be slowing down, and "Naruto" is popular enough to warrant it.
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How do you know that?
And Kitsune, I think your expectations are a bit too high. You can't expect other people to feel the same way about "One Piece" as we do, I'm calling a "wait-and-see" on how "One Piece" performs in the near future.
Also, it's easier to keep "Naruto" and "Bleach" ahead of the anime, it's not just a matter of extra effort by VIZ. "Bleach" was previously getting a speedy release schedule and will now start to be slowing down, and "Naruto" is popular enough to warrant it.
True but I'd just like to see Viz at least try to push One Piece forward so that it could eventually be ahead of the anime. Even if they took One Piece out and gave it a bi monthly release for a while. While they fill up the magazine with more Naruto and Bleach.
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In the long run keeping "One Piece" in the magazine is better because then it gets more exposure. Taking it out for a while would only be really helpful if there was some kind of catch, like in the case of "Naruto" it was to get to a time-skip. With "One Piece" it could be speeding through Alabasta to go along with the new movie, but obviously the series isn't popular enough for that kind of push.
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How do you know that?
Because I read that the viewers amount went up…
Also, I just got my issue. I might actually collect Shippuden, since I like the beginning, and Hunter X Hunter and One Piece are the only manga I collect nowadays.
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Because I read that the viewers amount went up…
Where did you read that? What about the manga sales, where did you hear they increased?
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The thing is: Bleach is caught up and Naruto has reached a point that the anime won't reach for a while (at least not until September) with the threat of the 85 episodes of filler. While Viz mostly owns the rights for both (both the anime and manga), they should give OP at least a tiny push due to the improved dub. If not then its mostly up to the people to discover it..and with hype usually for the most popular of crap, all people are drawn to are the ones with the hype instead of everything else.
As for YYH…there isn't too much left with Sensui and the Three Kings arcs so I think they'll just let it run. Personally wish though they would put in a few series that could use a growth boost due to factors. (Reborn for one...though who knows if anyone who's been following the humor arcs will end up keep going once Kokuyo and beyond starts)
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Where did you read that? What about the manga sales, where did you hear they increased?
That I sort of made up. :getlost: But, the viewers amount DID go up after the dub, and although I don't have proof that the manga sales went up, its only common sense.
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That I sort of made up. :getlost: But, the viewers amount DID go up after the dub, and although I don't have proof that the manga sales went up, its only common sense.
It isn't common sense, it's assumption. Watching T.V. and reading manga are two different things, there's no proof that the two mediums have a significant crossover in terms of the audience.
And of course the viewers went up, people on AP forums are watching it regularly now, but what about the ratings? Until I hear about the ratings, I really won't know.
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Naruto will continue to have five or four chapters a month so that volumes can come out on a bi-monthly basis (which is why volume twenty-eight will come out in March).
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Oh i see… that might be a problem later on, but they'll work it out I guess.