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Mission: Yozakura Family Volume 21

As the twins go from Kyouichiro to Futaba where they see Futaba's best traits. Out of the older siblings she has always been the one that protected them from their visible sight since Kyouichiro protected them from the shadows. It's very easy to see why Alpha would feel at ease around her. Unsurprisingly Hifumi feels jealous. Futaba has a match with Hifumi where it goes horribly for her. Futaba helps showcase Hifumi's strengths when they take out a rocket in grand fashion. Showcasing how high the twins' potential can be. We get Hifumi to be fond of Futaba just like her brother.

We also meet Lando and Nemo who are twin kids a little older than the twins. Nemo is very similar to a young Shion and Lando seems to seem like a more confident and not as strong Shinzo. The amusing part is how much Lando respects Taiyo. Once again it showcases Taiyo's strengths, for a being a guy with humility. Next comes Shion and Kengo. For the most part their personalities remained unchanged, but their skills have most likely improved as they showed. Their test to the twins is a game of tag, and it becomes mission impossible until what Hifumi considers "Bad Alpha" comes out.

"Bad Alpha" is something only Hifumi knows. Essentially as Nemo puts it, it is a split personality for Alpha where his kind nature is gone. Essentially Alpha becomes super optimized with his skills and use resources his regular self would never do. The issue according to Hifumi is that he remembers everything his split personality did. Luckily Hifumi knowing him well was able to get him to snap out of it. Now Alpha knowing the situation, he smartly knew Kengo and Shion would prioritize his safety above all else. That is what allows them to get the stamp from these two. It's very in rhythm to Taiyo's match with Shinzo during his silver rank spy assignment and used that to his advantage. So you see a lot of Taiyo in Alpha. Of course when Alpha's split personality comes out, he gets over worked and feels ill. But Taiyo and Mutsumi make it back to comfort him and give him the family soup to make him well again. Ai and Ayaka are here leaving only Shinzo and Nanao left of the family to rejoin.

The issue is that Nanao doesn't want to come back home. And we see a rather disturbing panel of him with tubes up his body, which leaves a concerning fear. Kyouichiro sets out to find him and the twins sneak along. Of course, they realize their fear of being alone with him . Kyouichiro unlike their parents wants the twins to be involved after all they are part of the family with unique powers. So getting 2 stamps is a big win for the twins. The issue comes finding a route to find Nanao. Alpha's hair being an extremely special case is interesting as well.

Spoiler: Mission: Yozakura Family Vol 21

 

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Mission: Yozakura Family Volume 22

As the mission to find the guide continues it is amusing the biggest challenge was Kyouichiro's self-control. Mutsumi's advice is sound after he needs to do what he has been doing for them most of their lives. Watch over them and protect them if the moment arises. The amusing part is the guide is a friend of Goliath. Despite the harsh words to Kyouichiro, Alpha words mean a lot. At the end of the day they know Kyouichiro has good intentions, and it comes from a good place. That sense of protection is his best quality.

As they make way for the lab apparently a concerning issue is that Nanao and Gold Rank Spy Dr. Mozu is working with Asa, the Yozakura Family enemy. Honestly the hatred Nanao feeling as a a rival stepped on a line she shouldn't have. Regardless Dr. Mozu's research is her biggest asset and Nanao protecting the family at the expense of his suffering comes from a good place. But as we know one of the families philosophy is not to abandon a member of the family. The goal is to extract Nanao from the lab so that he can escape, but still lock down the lab from Dr. Mozu. Kyouichiro basically makes it feel like a game to motivate the twins and the goal of them working together.

Unfortunately as they created a unity attack, they come to have a very child like of what their combined attack should be called. After Kyouichiro bails out to give out a preference of which of the twins names for the attack is better, Nanao offers an out of character response stating both are awful. On the surface this seems odd, but it's very in character of Nanao who has dealt with so many sibling fights. The goal was him being the bad cop so they would work together. Granted them putting their anger on him wasn't what he had in mind. Still them being able to improve the attack even more was an unintended bonus out of Nanao's plan to get the siblings to stop bickering. But in the resolution of this the siblings come to appreciate the thought that the other put in the name they preferred, and they come with a compromise. Making for a very wholesome moment. Now the twins got two more stamps and despite how stressful Kyouichiro is to be around, they had fun with him on their trip.

With Shinzo as the only family member left, they receive word that he will be marrying Ryu's daughter. Although given the message Shinzo puts out, it's no surprise he doesn't want this in the slightest. When the family comes to their brother's rescue, Ryu has dirt on them. In fact does the name Takemi imply the dirt Ryu has on Shinzo, or could it be something deeper? Also, the fact that this isn't something Ryu's daughter once makes it even more puzzling. Taiyo's confidence when facing Ryu was key. He won't let Shinzo suffer a minute longer as he was the first family member to treat him like a true sibling and their bond has been the strongest out of all the family members.

Spoiler: Mission: Yozakura Family Vol 22

 

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Mission: Yozakura Family Volume 23

So for the first time we get to see Taiyo work with his two kids. More so using the fact how brilliant Alpha is, the goal was to extract dirt on Ryu. Essentially this boils down to Ryu's guilt with his old friend Takemi. Essentially Katana's father and Shinzo's mentor. Takemi ultimately died due to the fact how close he was to Ryu. Essentially the guilt of separating Katana from her true family ate him alive. Primarily his true purpose for forcing this marriage. Ironically pushing Katana away from recognizing her as her father as well is the sad part in it. His selfish desire in not knowing what would actually make her happy. Taiyo being the one to stop Ryu is plays as a nice parallel as Taiyo found happiness with the Yozakura family, who weren't his blood related family. Yes he married his childhood friend Mutsumi, but his relationship with the others as siblings was very authentic of family.

In this time now Taiyo has completed his blooming. Essentially a blooming has two extremes. Initially Taiyo's hardening blooming had very clear strengths and weaknesses. But in light of that if he can master the weaknesses his blooming would be complete and make him all the stronger for it. At this point Taiyo is incredibly strong now, but with such great power it will take a toll on his body. But in order to stop Ryu this was enough.

Though the concerning part that follows is what Kai found in Ryu's office. He was planning to leave both Spy Day and the Spy Association. Clearly he was planning to do something so sudden that he didn't want to bring down those close to him. As Dr. Mozu went to rescue Ryu from being caught it is clear that much like Mozu, Ryu has sided with Asa. For Dr. Mozu the reason is purely for her to enhance her research. For Ryu it is much more personal, it is to bring back Takemi. It's one thing to try to bring (and in this case force) happiness to her. But this is more for his own guilt, and you can understand why he would do that. But unlike Mozu you can empathize with Ryu and hope he can change his mind. While disappointment where Ryu's loyalty is now, at the very least with the family grouped up, they can now go after Asa.

Now for the twins they still have 2 stamps left, Mutsumi and Futaba. Futaba most likely impressed with the twins' progress that she was ready to give them her stamp at any given time. In Hifumi's mission to stop her tears, Kyouichiro offers great advice to them. Well they need to keep their emotions in check, they shouldn't abandon them completely. It's clear that was the driving force for Kyouichiro. Keep your emotions in line, but use them to your advantage. A rare great quote from Kyouichiro. Now it seems the twins should be able to get started assuming they can get their mom's approval. Which could be the hardest given she is acting as the head of the family and not as their mother.

Spoiler: Mission: Yozakura Family Vol 23

 

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Caught up with Mission: Yozakura Family up to Chapter 225.

Honestly a pretty fun action comedy from WSJ. Taiyo is a super solid Mc all things consider. It helps that his good nature self is a perfect fit for the wild side of the family and that includes Mutsumi. Banter with everybody is great and is the highlight of the series. It raises to another level after time skip with the introduction of Hifumi and Alpha. Each chapter is a joy to read.

Honestly the action part of the series isn't as strong as the pure family dynamic. But it holds its own pretty solidly. It takes a while for this part to bloom since it isn't until around volume 6 where the series finds itself. Some of the characterizations that is done absolutely delivers in particular Kyouichiro as he is one of the most well written characters in Jump at the moment. Power System might be the weakest, but it isn't bad. Just isn't fleshed out enough. But it stays consistent to the rules that it puts out.

 

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Finished up v7+ V8 of Skip & Loafer. It ended with Mitsumi breaking up with Sousuke. It really is a great SoL Manga.

As mentioned before Yuzu's character and how well written it is. We always get the trouble of the unpopular and unattractive loser. But how well they portray Yuzu and her issues always delivers. Being someone who doesn't want the type of attention she gets and how people are prejudice to her. Her time in middle school she thought she just had to bite the bullet.

She found her group with Mitsumi, Mika and Makoto. Her friendship with Makoto is amazing, It's two friends who treasure each other for who they are. The arc in V7 was a good way to get into things. She is by herself once again, and she tries to keep an open mind about, but it gets shoved in her face. Where the friend group turned into a date that she didn't ask for. But her willing to say screw this I am not playing around was a big moment. While her mind is opened, she isn't good to be pushed around. Just the ending chapter moment of her Makoto and her opening up was fantastic.

Mitsumi had a wild ride mostly dealing with Sousuke and Ujime. Unlike her senpai she didn't have much issue becoming president. Though working with Ujime is a tough task. One thing is evident Ujime is not aware that other people have the same issues as him. The big difference between him and Mitsumi is that Mitsumi attempted to make the change to fit in despite what happens and what people say. Ujime just ignores people and refuses to make connections. I think Ujime seeing how his issues are very real to Mitsumi can be a big spark to come.

I really like how the issues when Mitusmi & Sousuke start fating isn't cut and dry. For one, we have Mitsumi, who wanted Sousuke to defend against those mean girls. But the real reason he didn't defend her was because he wanted to protect her in the long term. But in all honesty what might happen wasn't her issue. She just wanted her boyfriend to defend her. I like how the situation is more complex than what it seems on the surface.

The breakup was a good thing to happen for both because Mitsumi as she said, she has too much on her plate. I give her props for recognizing this. But in Sousuke's case he still needs to sort out his feelings. He clearly has a lot of issues dealing with people. Girls look at him as eye candy and guys as a wingman. Even though they talked during his first year, there is still a lot about his relationship with his mom that is a much bigger mess than we realized.

The thing is to add Sousuke makes very unclear of his feelings for Mitsumi. It's not a criticism for him not being affectionate, but you can't be surprised as Mitsumi might not think he likes her as much as he really does.

Spoiler: Skip & Loafer Vol 7+8

 

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Where is the one when the tentacles get all up in the girls punany?

 

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Where is the one when the tentacles get all up in the girls punany?

@tripleaamin I never expected Dark Gathering to hit like THIS when you first got me started on it but this last chapter? Lord have mercy.

Kingdom is doing an excellent job showing just how badly Qin is being drug through absolute Hell by Riboku. @42 Monks we were right, he really is the MC, man is winning consistently and keeping his entire supporting cast alive minus the throwaway characters. That plot armor extends over an entire country

MHA is still stumbling along and it's funny, in a sad way, because this is the crescendo of the entire series, every battle is culminating in this moment and it still feels like it's dragging. He'll have a fire exchange and then it stalls out as he tries to pack too much into the next series of events to try and elicit emotions. Newsflash: If they aren't feeling it after all these years, no amount of tiebacks is going to get the job done. Close the sale and move on.

Chainsaw Man is... something. The comedic element is the only consistent thing in the past 20 chapters, everything else is just too turbulent. He's trying so hard to be outside that box, to be different that it's just jarring most of the time. So you get to the last panel and you're just like "We're ending on THAT?" but not in a good way where you're wanting more. It's more like you feel like you just lost minutes of your life you'll never get back.

Black Clover is the same as it ever was before that hiatus. You at least know what you're getting and it ain't changing.

 

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Why do mods let weirdos spam these threads with the same bullshyt destroying the flow of threads?

 

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Why do mods let weirdos spam these threads with the same bullshyt destroying the flow of threads?

Name names.

 

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@tripleaamin I never expected Dark Gathering to hit like THIS when you first got me started on it but this last chapter? Lord have mercy.

Chainsaw Man is... something. The comedic element is the only consistent thing in the past 20 chapters, everything else is just too turbulent. He's trying so hard to be outside that box, to be different that it's just jarring most of the time. So you get to the last panel and you're just like "We're ending on THAT?" but not in a good way where you're wanting more. It's more like you feel like you just lost minutes of your life you'll never get back.

I am a few chapters behind on DG (haven't read touch MangaDex stuff in a minute). But with Witch & the Beast & Frieren both on hiatus, DG might be the best thing I am reading that is ongoing. Top tier art, great characters, great mystery and terrific implemented horror, shyt has it all. Honestly if the series wasn't horror it would be a lot bigger because horror apparently turns people off.

Regarding CSM, one thing I realized that Part 2 lacks something when Nayuta isn't in the picture. She is BY FAR the best character right now. (Fami is good too, but she is scheming and keeping her lips shut.) I was having hope that when Asa & Denji met up the pacing would improve, but it still feels slow. Plus I feel Asa's IQ has dropped to Denji's level. I feel like with a CSM it takes 2 chapters to get the content you expect out of a typical weekly chapter.

While this is something that obviously isn't an issue on a binge, but it is really, really noticeable reading chapter by chapter.

 

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I am a few chapters behind on DG (haven't read touch MangaDex stuff in a minute). But with Witch & the Beast & Frieren both on hiatus, DG might be the best thing I am reading that is ongoing. Top tier art, great characters, great mystery and terrific implemented horror, shyt has it all. Honestly if the series wasn't horror it would be a lot bigger because horror apparently turns people off.

Regarding CSM, one thing I realized that Part 2 lacks something when Nayuta isn't in the picture. She is BY FAR the best character right now. (Fami is good too, but she is scheming and keeping her lips shut.) I was having hope that when Asa & Denji met up the pacing would improve, but it still feels slow. Plus I feel Asa's IQ has dropped to Denji's level. I feel like with a CSM it takes 2 chapters to get the content you expect out of a typical weekly chapter.

While this is something that obviously isn't an issue on a binge, but it is really, really noticeable reading chapter by chapter.

Falling in love drops your IQ, happens in every manga damn near. For that matter, it may be a fiction in general trope.

 

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Ragna Crimson Volume 12

I am really liking with the direction of the 2nd big story arc.

So we get to the focus on Leo and Shin's master, Lugo as they take down the 13th seat. Really good focus Leo's character as the 13th seat finally matures. Leo is more in line of what we would normally get out of a protagonist then Ragna. Compared to Ragna that basically got the strength of his future self and what makes this a Power Fantasy. For Leo, she was gifted on the pursuit of becoming stronger. But that isn't a linear path. When you face challenges it is like a massive cliff. But for her, she will do what she can do overcome those.

In comes Gilzea and just her sheer presence can traumatize and kill people. You have weak individuals who just flat out die. Those that are strong enough to live, but are forced to forget her presence. Lastly like Leo and Sykes, you have become that remember her presence. I love Leo's determination to get stronger by whatever means necessary. She isn't going to betray her hero aspirations as she will set out to kill Gilzea. But no better way to get the strength to beat a monster is to be their apprentice. Sykes is coming with go measure. Tbh he has always been the 2nd strongest among the dragon hunters after Leo so he has merit. But the curious part is that her third apprentice is Neblium, who is still alive. This brings a very curious development. Neblium's potential is massive, so that is another threat for Leo to handle.

On Ragna's angle Crimson recommends being a Dragon Scourge. Because as we know he gives 0 fukks about following through with Crimson's plans. Dragon Scourges are basically heroes against the dragons. It would make sense for Ragna to want to join him, but the memory of his previous life comes into play. He remembers the church failing and being brought to ruin. The biggest issue being how they use people after death. As Crimson points out that joining the Dragon Scourge can allow him to avoid the pitfalls that await the church. Sun Saint's death is what causes the downfall. The two solutions being does Ragna prevent that death, which is inevitable or does he replace him as the leader. The latter would be very interesting.

Spoiler: Ragna Crimson Vol 12

 

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Sakomoto Days Chapter 166

Holy shyt this was an insane chapter

Man Takamura just ascended into a new form holy shyt. It’s like dude was on autopilot because it feels like as soon as he started talking he was taking shyt seriously. He literally cut his arm and can put it back. Holy shyt.

We got more insight on Uzuki‘s character is nice. He clearly never belonged in the assassin world, but it was forced upon him.

Spoiler: Sakomoto Days Ch 166

Akane-Banshi Chapter 110



Afro man more like the a$$hole man in this chapter. We all know what he was doing. Honestly if not for Taizen would have gone for longer. Seriously fukk him This is all in Maikeru's expectations, so I think he’s good and ready to use this to his advantage.

Spoiler: Akane-banashi ch 110

Centuria Chapter 7

The Dad & Son teamwork was clutch and smart as hell. Still things don’t look good for Angvall. Julian coming up clutch leading into the next chapter though.

Spoiler: Centuria Ch. 7

Mission: Yozakura Family Chapter 226

Poor Tsubomi more and more it is apparent how much misery she is in. And she is powerless against Asa. The Asa siblings were from the Rei’s heart and a different limb of Tsubomi

Shion’s fight seems like next chapter. We should get more Shion fanservice.

Blue Box Chapter 149

Natsu unaware how nice she is, but fully aware how nice Taki is typical her. Tho this chapter did a great job of showcasing how much of an effect nice people can have on each other. Taki’s kindness pushes the same on Natsu and wants to be like her boyfriend in that regard. Poor Akira. At this point it’s clear that keeping the relationship a secret is becoming a big inconvenience. At least looks like among their friends it should be time to declare that they are dating.

 

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Started reading Elusive Samurai and from what I heard is the indicative Popular in Japan and overlooked outside of Japan for manga. Basically it sets the stage well in chapter one for Tokiyuki to restore the Kamakura Shogunate. Now a few points I will raise is that the historical aspect can be intimidating. Also, the story in all intents and purposes a Hero's journey for Tokiyuki.

Tokiyuki as the title suggests his main skill is being elusive. It is an interesting foundation, so curious how he will grow beyond that. His main ally lies in Yorishige Suwa who sets to help Tokiyuki reclaim what he lost. He also says he can see the future as a Gods of sorts. I do really like the retainers he gets early on in Kojirou, Ayako and Shizuku. Each have their own strengths but make a good team alongside Tokiyuki.

The whole situation is fukked up where Tokiyuki's older brother got sold out by his uncle was fukked up. At least Tokiyuki got his revenge, and it really showcased how his speed and elusiveness can be put to great use. Towards the end of the volume it's clear that Tokiyuki needs to find a skill set that works for him. Archery does make sense. Though Suwa's plans to have him learn Ogasawara Sadamune is rather interesting. Curious how that works. Also, the information drop that Takauji is losing his humanity is rather interesting. Could it be he was forced to go against his kind nature?

Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi

Eight-year-old Tokiyuki Houjou, the next successor of the Kamakura shogunate, is a young boy lacking talent in everything besides hide-and-seek. One day, his carefree life is abruptly turned upside down when Takauji Ashikaga brutally seizes power from the Kamakuras, ending their reign. Rescued...

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Spoiler: Elusive Samurai Vol 1

 

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Elusive Samurai Volume 2

The main annoyance being Sadamune wanting to take over Suwa's land. Issue being getting Rinji to allow him to do that. Suwa's plans for Tokiyuki is to recruit a thief. It is interesting that with his point that you may need to associate with people to get your hands dirty. Here comes Genba who is much more crude than the rest of Tokiyuki's recruits. Though funny enough these two jell well as Tokiyuki is a really free spirit. But Tokiyuki shows his bravery in shielding Genba. Genba rewarding that by able to complete the mission and burn the documents in the storage room. That is a big moment as that prevents Sadamune from legally invading Suwa's land. Genba makes a fine addition among the retainers.

Suwa also gives us a brief mention on what is happening Takauji's side of things. The emperor's son is an impressive fellow, but Takauji is able to win over the emperor very quickly. Now it is clear that there is a monster inside Takauji. But a force that looks unbeatable with the sword and with top class enthusiasm. Well he looks to be a foe even Suwa will have trouble against.

Of course Sadamune isn't going away quietly. With the amount of land he has he can pincer attack Suwa's land. We got a good moment with Suwa since temporarily he can't foresee the future. I really like how he worries about Takauji's safety. Funny enough when one loses you are bound to hit an extreme like Suwa does. Takauji's team gets attacked by what looks like the invaders, this could be interesting leading into the next volume.

Spoiler: Elusive Samurai Vol 2