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[Will]

I've always said but Araki and Toriyama are two sides of the same coin.

Both have a lot of similarities in their writing and as writers but while Toriyama plays it a bit safe and knows what works really well, Araki just goes bat**** crazy.

Araki makes **** up on the spot. He retcons designs and abilities every two chapters.

like cmon

Spoiler: an example + 1 sweary word

I made this sometime early last year. It's outdated, but it changed a lot more after this as well.

This is currently the Speed King himself.

 

[Zinith]

Btw I find it concerning that Weekly Shonen Jump and Wall Street Journal have the same acronym (WSJ)

 

[TMNTSSB4]

Holy ****, guys.

You have no idea how long I've waited to see Mysterio finally show up in a movie. Ever since I played the N64 Spider-Man at least. And then they went and picked one of my all time favorite actors to play him. Add that on top of ****ing Sam Jackson coming back as Nick Fury and Michael Keaton already confirmed to return and holy **** I'm already in love with this movie.

yeah...easily topped Endgame as my most anticipated movie of 2019 out of pure bias

 

[Mythra]

I remember watching Los Caballeros del Zodiaco when I was like 5 in mornings before school.

Though I don't think it caught on that much here in Puerto Rico. I wouldn't learn the actual name of the series until I was in high school and actually got into anime.

Didn't know about the true name until I was 13, I was trying to buy a bootleg Ikki figure and I thought "Saint Seiya" was the knockoff name of the chinese toy lol.
The official merch I had before was actually named Knights of the Zodiac as I got it from shopping in Texas.

 

[KMDP]

Oda never forgets while Araki never remembers.

One other thing about One Piece.

I'll always credit Oda for the fact that he doesn't rely on "this guy is the strongest ever! (except not really)" or over-escalation (two traps which Dragon Ball falls into repeatedly).

There are many strong characters, and most have different strengths to others. The strongest characters aren't necessarily villains either.
The villain of any given arc is not necessarily going to be stronger or weaker than the previous one.

Spoiler: For Example:

The villain of the Alabasta arc, Crocodile, was the strongest antagonist Luffy had faced up to that point (besides Smoker), the next villain Luffy meets is taken out in literally one punch.
The next villain is practically unbeatable*... to everyone except Luffy because his powers inherently give him an advantage over that guy. The guy after that, while he gives Luffy a decent fight, is so inconsequential most Anime-only viewers think that arc is filler.
The guy after that is technically weaker than the guy from two arcs ago, but gives Luffy such a hard fight that Luffy can't even move after it.
*(within the context of the current story at that time)

I've always said but Araki and Toriyama are two sides of the same coin.

Both have a lot of similarities in their writing and as writers but while Toriyama plays it a bit safe and knows what works really well, Araki just goes bat**** crazy.

Toriyama is a seat-of-the-pants writer by his own admission, but he also knows to go back and check if he left anything open that he can mine for new plots.

Sometimes he plans ahead, but those instances are pretty rare.

 

[Will]

Ah, my favorite movie.

 

[Cutie Gwen]

One Piece talk? *looks at my manga boxset I still need to sell because turns out I think it's boring* Ehhhhhhhhhhhhh not for me

 

[PLATINUM7]

One other thing about One Piece.

I'll always credit Oda for the fact that he doesn't rely on "this guy is the strongest ever! (except not really)" or over-escalation (two traps which Dragon Ball falls into repeatedly).

There are many strong characters, and most have different strengths to others. The strongest characters aren't necessarily villains either.
The villain of any given arc is not necessarily going to be stronger or weaker than the previous one.

Spoiler: For Example:

The villain of the Alabasta arc, Crocodile, was the strongest antagonist Luffy had faced up to that point (besides Smoker), the next villain Luffy meets is taken out in literally one punch.
The next villain is practically unbeatable*... to everyone except Luffy because his powers inherently give him an advantage over that guy. The guy after that, while he gives Luffy a decent fight, is so inconsequential most Anime-only viewers think that arc is filler.
The guy after that is technically weaker than the guy from two arcs ago, but gives Luffy such a hard fight that Luffy can't even move after it.
*(within the context of the current story at that time)

Toriyama is a seat-of-the-pants writer by his own admission, but he also knows to go back and check if he left anything open that he can mine for new plots.

Sometimes he plans ahead, but those instances are pretty rare.

Yeah one of the things I really appreciate about One Piece is that it's mostly been able to avoid the Dragon Ball scenario of just introducing increasingly more powerful villians.
And even when it does, it's contextualised by the One Piece world itself. As the Straw Hats travel along the Grand Line, they get stonger and its basically the same case for their foes. They all get stronger because they've gone through similar experiences going through the Grand Line, before them, at the same time and even after them.

 

[KMDP]

One Piece talk? *looks at my manga boxset I still need to sell because turns out I think it's boring* Ehhhhhhhhhhhhh not for me

Fair enough; it takes a while to pick up steam, and it's art style is love it or hate it.

For others who haven't tried One Piece, the generally accepted barometer for whether or not you'll like the series is the Arlong Park arc (it's the fifth arc, about 80-90 chapters in); if you aren't into the series by the turning point of that arc, then there's a good chance won't like it at all.

 

[Cutie Gwen]

Fair enough; it takes a while to pick up steam, and it's art style is love it or hate it.

For others who haven't tried One Piece, the generally accepted barometer for whether or not you'll like the series is the Arlong Park arc (it's the fifth arc, about 80-90 chapters in); if you aren't into the series by the turning point of that arc, then there's a good chance won't like it at all.

UGH. Thank god, someone who's ok with that. My friend (yes, the dumbass one) could not handle me not caring for One Piece and said "You hate it don't you and just don't want to hurt my feelings! I KNOW you hate it so just say why" and after 4 ****ing months I had to tell him to **** off because I'm tired of a guy lecturing me about not being a fan when I gave the franchise significantly more money/support than he has through his life

 

[KMDP]

UGH. Thank god, someone who's ok with that. My friend (yes, the ******* one) could not handle me not caring for One Piece and said "You hate it don't you and just don't want to hurt my feelings! I KNOW you hate it so just say why" and after 4 ****ing months I had to tell him to **** off because I'm tired of a guy lecturing me about not being a fan when I gave the franchise significantly more money/support than he has through his life

Not everyone can like everything, sometimes you just don't see the appeal.

I tried to get my sister into the series years ago; the artstyle was the big killer for her, she really didn't like the aesthetic (she didn't like how low the ears were on the heads, and I don't think she liked the noodle proportions or the vague Disney look either, the eye design was also a turn-off for her, mostly the "anger" look, where the eyes suddenly gain irises they didn't have before).

For me, One Piece will always hold a special place in my heart, because it got me through my final years of College (High School, for the Americans).

 

[Zinith]

I used to read the One Piece manga all the time (and avoided the anime like the plague as you would at the time), but I stopped and I'm not certain why.

Now, 90 volumes out, if I started to get back in it'd seem like a giant burden to read all of it...

 

[PLATINUM7]

I used to read the One Piece manga all the time (and avoided the anime like the plague as you would at the time), but I stopped and I'm not certain why.

Now, 90 volumes out, if I started to get back in it'd seem like a giant burden to read all of it...

If you enjoy something, it shouldn't be a burden. Just take it at a pace that suits you.

 

[KMDP]

I used to read the One Piece manga all the time (and avoided the anime like the plague as you would at the time), but I stopped and I'm not certain why.

Now, 90 volumes out, if I started to get back in it'd seem like a giant burden to read all of it...

Sometimes, you just stop reading things for no real reason, I've done that a couple of times.

Take your time, there's no real rush to do so, right?

If you enjoy something, it shouldn't be a burden. Just take it at a pace that suits you.

Also yes.

I actually started One Piece with Kaizoku Fansubs, I knew about the horrors of the 4Kids dub... somehow...

 

[Zinith]

If you enjoy something, it shouldn't be a burden. Just take it at a pace that suits you.

It more has to do with money, even if I took the cheapest route (either digital or the recent omnibus releases).

 

[PLATINUM7]

It more has to do with money, even if I took the cheapest route (either digital or the recent omnibus releases).

Fair enough.

Since I finished school and have been working, I've been collecting the omnibus releases. Here, a single tankabon is ~$AU15 but the 3 volume omnnibuses can be $AU15-22. Such a steal.
Don't know how much an online subscription to Shonen Jump would be for you but the price offered here by Viz was also reasonable.

I've also been collecting the anime on DVD since Voyage Collections were introduced. The typical DVD releases are ~$AU50 for 11-16 episodes. The Voyage Collections are $AU99 for ~50 episodes. I'm not actually sure if the Voyage Collections are available outside Australia or if they're a Madman specific thing here. When I look up Funimation's DVD releases, they have a bunch of different collections.

All that said, do what makes sense. Don't disembowel your wallet or anything.

 

[Opossum]

Turns out I totally forgot to redeem my points for Ultimate to get Piranha Plant.

Just took care of that now. Now to wait for the code.

 

[Chrono.]

Beat Terra's story in BBS.

Overall I think this game feels weird if you play it right after 2 or 1. I'm not a fan of how abilities work but the command deck system is dumb busted and the keyblade graveyard is an ez mode grindspot.

As for Terra himself, he feels way too beefy to use and I'm never a fan of characters like that. Story wise I feel bad for him, things spiraled out of control and his two father figures pretty much pushed him over the edge. Also the fandom's obsession with painting him as gullible is dumb, he never blindly followed villains other than Hook and that was done with quickly (and I guess Jumba, but given how he ends up I can't exactly say he's a total bad guy.)

Up next is the boy not known as Roxas.

 

[PLATINUM7]

Terra was too strong for BBS. He tore through enemies health like it was tissue paper.

 

[Zinith]

Fair enough.

Since I finished school and have been working, I've been collecting the omnibus releases. Here, a single tankabon is ~$AU15 but the 3 volume omnnibuses can be $AU15-22. Such a steal.
Don't know how much an online subscription to Shonen Jump would be for you but the price offered here by Viz was also reasonable.

I've also been collecting the anime on DVD since Voyage Collections were introduced. The typical DVD releases are ~$AU50 for 11-16 episodes. The Voyage Collections are $AU99 for ~50 episodes. I'm not actually sure if the Voyage Collections are available outside Australia or if they're a Madman specific thing here. When I look up Funimation's DVD releases, they have a bunch of different collections.

All that said, do what makes sense. Don't disembowel your wallet or anything.

I am one of those freaks who consumes anime, manga and light novel franchises in the EXACT ORDER they were released in the US. For instance, take Yu Yu Hakusho. I start out with the Central Park and Anime Works dubs of the 2 movies as they came out in 1998, then the first movie subbed as that came out on DVD in 2001, THEN I start the Funimation dub of the series when it aired in 2002 and any subs that were released on DVD during that time, all the while reading the manga as it was serialized in the US monthly Shonen Jump magazine at the time...

I'm dead serious, I am THAT sort of person

 

[mario123007]

Definitely buying this one, specially since for sure there's an official

Spoiler

Pneuma full body art and maybe hints about Ontos.

Well, this is published by Famitsu though. And I don't know if this is going to also be an art book.

What I'm looking more forward to though is have a page where it is all characters in their swimsuit outfit that is draw by Saitou like how they have with Fiora and Melia in XC1 book.

Rest assured, you are not related.
It more relates to things happening outside this site, overall.

I see, as a mod that really ally is some hing that requires a huge EQ to deal with.

Gotta be honest für just a sec, if lifestyles are dicey to you recently, if I were you I don't think being a mod would be suitable for me. But that's just me...

I recently have tons of huge stuffs to get over, and because of that I habe many things just messed up. So from my real life experience it is best to not take more than what you can chew.

 

[Idon]

Beat Terra's story in BBS.

Overall I think this game feels weird if you play it right after 2 or 1. I'm not a fan of how abilities work but the command deck system is dumb busted and the keyblade graveyard is an ez mode grindspot.

As for Terra himself, he feels way too beefy to use and I'm never a fan of characters like that. Story wise I feel bad for him, things spiraled out of control and his two father figures pretty much pushed him over the edge. Also the fandom's obsession with painting him as gullible is dumb, he never blindly followed villains other than Hook and that was done with quickly (and I guess Jumba, but given how he ends up I can't exactly say he's a total bad guy.)

Up next is the boy not known as Roxas.

Have fun, he's the speedy one of the group.

 

[Z25]

Turns out I totally forgot to redeem my points for Ultimate to get Piranha Plant.

Just took care of that now. Now to wait for the code.

Meanwhile I redeemed mine when the game came out and don’t have any code yet.

 

[PLATINUM7]

Meanwhile I redeemed mine when the game came out and don’t have any code yet.

Did you check your spam folder? Saw some people had theirs end up there.

 

[Z25]

Did you check your spam folder? Saw some people had theirs end up there.

Yeah nothing sadly. I got like 7 emails about new super mario bros but nothing else from them. Thinking of contacting their support soon

 

[FalconFire93]

It’s 2:30 A.M. where I’m at and technically counts as morning and I finally get to go see Dragon Ball Super: Broly with some friends this evening, can’t wait.

 

[TMNTSSB4]

Ah, my favorite movie.

The game was better

Turns out I totally forgot to redeem my for Ultimate to get Piranha Plant.

Just took care of that now. Now to wait for the code.

Almost an oof

 

[PLATINUM7]

So now the NES/FAMICOM Online updates are out I can finally play Joy Mech Fight.

Also interested in seeing anything else dataminers can dig up.

 

[Mythra]

I redeemed the points for but I forgot to check my e-mail for the code.


And I did that 2 weeks ago

 

[Z25]

Newgrounds in 2018 is publishing better content then I’d expect:

Spoiler: smash video(mild language)

This made me laugh more then it should have.

 

[Idon]

Newgrounds in 2018 is publishing better content then I’d expect:

Spoiler: smash video(mild language)

This made me laugh more then it should have.

Galleem falling onto Piranha Plant is so stupid.
But dammit, it got that laugh.

 

[Kirby Dragons]

One Piece was one of two anime that really got me into anime. I decided to watch some Toonami one day, and episode 235 (Water 7 arc) was showing. I liked it enough to keep up with Toonami's weekly showing of it. After I found out how long it was, I decided I wanted to start from the beginning online, while still watching it with Toonami. I liked learning about all the Straw Hats that had been introduced already by Water 7. Once I reached episode 234, I decided I'd stop watching it with Toonami and just keep it up online. And One Piece eventually left Toonami for some reason.

I love a lot of things about One Piece, to the point where I can enjoy any episode I watch. Not only are my three favorite anime characters all from One Piece, but my all-time favorite song is opening 7.

 

[Hat N' Clogs]

Well, this is published by Famitsu though. And I don't know if this is going to also be an art book.

What I'm looking more forward to though is have a page where it is all characters in their swimsuit outfit that is draw by Saitou like how they have with Fiora and Melia in XC1 book.

I see, as a mod that really ally is some hing that requires a huge EQ to deal with.

Gotta be honest für just a sec, if lifestyles are dicey to you recently, if I were you I don't think being a mod would be suitable for me. But that's just me...

I recently have tons of huge stuffs to get over, and because of that I habe many things just messed up. So from my real life experience it is best to not take more than what you can chew.

I'll be fine.

 

[Jojalole]

D-did they just confirm Jiren for Dragon Ball FighterZ?

In 2019, the project of a New Game focusing on the World of Dragon Ball Z begins!
And more news coming to DRAGON BALL Fighter Z! The Warrior from Universe 11 is joining the fight!
More information to be revealed at the DRAGON BALL FighterZ World Tour Finals in January 26th ~ 27th https://t.co/K8tc4BvnZa

— Bandai Namco Europe (@BandaiNamcoEU) January 16, 2019

Jeez, if only we had a live stream where they could have told this... Still, hyped for season 2 of FighterZ, been a while since I played the game.

 

[PLATINUM7]

YouTube recommendations can be so good sometimes.

 

[Silvera]

YouTube recommendations can be so good sometimes.

I've a feeling this might become another Isabelle meme.

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

I just had back pain so bad I felt it in my dreams

 

[True Blue Warrior]

Which other Disney Afternoon show would you like to see make a comeback?

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

Which other Disney Afternoon show would you like to see make a comeback?

Is Darkwing Duck an Afternoon show? because Id pay to watch that show again and its sweet ass opening

 

[praline]

One Piece is a very good series if you
A) Like world building
B) Like long series' (EDIT: One Piece is a series that handles it's extreme length well, because of it's nature as an Adventure Manga)
C) Like creative powers (if not necessarily creative fights)
D) Don't mind disproportionately large breasts (while I don't personally have a problem with it, some do, the body proportions can get incredibly exaggerated on both males and females)

One Piece is a series that thrives on it's World Building and use of characters (there's a fandom meme: "Oda never forgets"), some of the best bits are the inter-arc sections where future plotlines are set-up and everyone reacts to the main characters' insane stunts.

Naruto, on the other hand, is a story that had a lot of promise, but kind of loses it's steam at some point (where this happens is up to debate). The early parts are incredibly good, though.

Spoiler

One fan theory I've seen is that the story issues resulted from Kishimoto not being able to do the story the way he wanted, namely there was an arc early in the story, shortly before the timeskip, where it seems clear that certain characters are going to die... and then they don't despite all the flags that were being set-up, the theory goes that, since said characters were ~12 Years old (like most of the protagonists in that arc), Kishimoto's editor told him not to kill them off.

I’d have considered watching One Piece if I started like 8 years ago.