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Wirbelwind8 · 2008-01-18, 17:37

I haven't started reading the manga, and perhaps this question has already been answered but.. did the manga end or are their more still coming?

janfive · 2008-01-19, 09:58

Start reading the manga dude you'll have a good time but lately the comedy has been relatively uneven.

The manga is not ending and the end is not in sight, more is still coming until the endless cycle
of the characters going back from where they started, no development whatsoever, and the joy of reading it wears itself out... or the Mangaka gets bored by his own work and really starts making a comedic masterpiece of an ending.

I really wish it would end or at least give us a major development that hints to an end or else I'd have to agree with Jason Thompson in his complete guide to Manga where he stated that "School Rumble wants to be a slapstick deconstruction of high school manga romantic comedies, but the problem is that this kind of material already parodies itself...their stories are short and predictable." He rated School Rumble a miserable 2 stars out of 4 (another interesting note, one line caught my attention though: "Karasuma is a shy high school delinquent who has a crush on Tenma" ... What?!)...If you ask me I'd rate SR a 3 1/2 out of 4 and that Thompson guy really doesn't know his School Rumble manga.

marcon · 2008-01-22, 12:46

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Originally Posted by Marsala

Harima told Tenma to go in 257 even though he probably suspected that she was going to meet with Karasuma, and Harima still thinks that Karasuma is going to ask Tenma to be his girlfriend. He seems to have (at least temporarily) reached a new level of maturity.

Nevertheless, that's truly weird. Harima always freaks out when he sees or knows of Karasuma being w/ Tenma. A notable exception was on her birthday when he told him she was expecting him to show up.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenjiharima

Spoiler for School Rumble PSP:

I bet that's curry

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marsala

I think you're reading too much into it. Harima just let Tenma go to Karasuma; he has nothing to do for the rest of the night, as long as Tenma is with Karasuma. Harima probably expects that Tenma will get together with Karasuma, but due to Karasuma's condition this is probably impossible. So, unless Harima hooks up with someone else immediately, he will probably still be waiting when Tenma returns.

Again, his expression/reaction is nothing we're used to. Or perhaps he just knows this time he can't do anything, whatever has to happen will happen.

EDIT: Perhaps this reasoning of mine about Harima's reaction to Tenma's leaving is a bit hasty. I've based it on the translation of the 257 on this page. I dunno what happened between them on 256 since i have only the raw. And japanese isn't my cup o'tea.

Marsala · 2008-01-23, 01:38

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Originally Posted by marcon

Again, his expression/reaction is nothing we're used to. Or perhaps he just knows this time he can't do anything, whatever has to happen will happen.

From what I've seen of the 258 spoiler translation,

Spoiler:

kenjiharima · 2008-01-23, 07:02

Spoiler for karasuma dead:

marcon · 2008-01-23, 07:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marsala

From what I've seen of the 258 spoiler translation,

Spoiler:

Where where?

-Ajax- · 2008-01-24, 11:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikhei

KJ is killing Flag, xD Yakumo deserves Harima more than Eri.

Lol Onigiri fans. Yakumo doesn't deserve anything more than Eri.

Sorry but as it stands Onigiri is still a long ways off, Harima has never looked at her as anything other than a friend and his accomplice in trying to get Tenma. KJ seems to be really screwing around with all the pairings though, its hard to say where anything is leaning towards right now. Flute seems to be the most secure after 252.

kenjiharima · 2008-01-24, 11:39

As long as Harima and Tenma are one track minded in love the doors or windows of others will not be opened...

-Ajax- · 2008-01-25, 11:24

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Originally Posted by kenjiharima

As long as Harima and Tenma are one track minded in love the doors or windows of others will not be opened...

Yeah it still stands, that wall that Harima has put between himself and anyone that isn't Tenma

but with recent events...Tenma might lose her love interest pretty soon.

but I'm still cheering Eri on in that respect, but it seems now Eri has taken the sidelines in the fight, which is making me sad lol Come on Kyoto part 2!

Matt Soulblade · 2008-01-25, 12:22

Soooooo, it looks like something interesesting FINALLY happened... should I start reading this again? I stopped somewhere around that council president election chapter.

kenjiharima · 2008-01-25, 14:51

better read again! Chapters are getting better and there's some development in the other factions as well.

HayashiTakara · 2008-01-27, 11:12

Prediction for SR ending:

Eri finally confesses to Harima, Harima rejects her, but ends up brooding over it for awhile.. and after some revelations he realizes his mistake and goes back to Eri, and after she kicks him, they end up having a tearful kiss.

As for Tenma, she spontaneously explodes for no reason killing bobble headed boy in the process.

Yakumo makes love to Iori and the Giraffe

The End

kenjiharima · 2008-01-28, 11:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by HayashiTakara

Prediction for SR ending:

Eri finally confesses to Harima, Harima rejects her, but ends up brooding over it for awhile.. and after some revelations he realizes his mistake and goes back to Eri, and after she kicks him, they end up having a tearful kiss.

As for Tenma, she spontaneously explodes for no reason killing bobble headed boy in the process.

Yakumo makes love to Iori and the Giraffe

The End

WTF?!!

I liked the beginning, but in the end...it's just soo...

Visiroth · 2008-01-28, 15:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenjiharima

WTF?!!

I liked the beginning, but in the end...it's just soo...

...so fitting!

KJ, start taking notes. This is good stuff.

Marsala · 2008-01-28, 15:32

Due to lack of discussion of the latest chapters in English forums, I've started browsing the 2chan School Rumble threads. Since I cannot actually read Japanese, this has been somewhat difficult. But, using Google translation, I have gotten a general idea of their conversation.

It seems that they are mainly obsessed with the current dilemma of Karasuma's health. Many have suggested that Tenma would go to America to be with Karasuma, or that her praying for him could result in a miraculous cure (as little Tenma got a dying cherry tree to blossom in a recent b chapter, though it was still chopped down in the end). However, it seems to me that most of these ideas are out of place in the comedy that is School Rumble; either Tenma and Harima will never learn about Karasuma's illness and thus not be crippled by angst or it will all turn out to be a gigantic misunderstanding.

At any rate, unless there is yet another implausible reset, the situation between Tenma and Karasuma should be resolved in the very near future, i.e. by the end of the walking festival, which should have a huge impact on Harima's story.

Owaranai Destiny · 2008-01-28, 20:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Visiroth

...so fitting!

KJ, start taking notes. This is good stuff.

The hell it is. But if you want to make a crazy fanstory out of this, I don't see any reason why not.

Putting that aside, I'm somewhat convinced that there might be a misunderstanding somewhere along the lines. If I remember correctly, Karasuma's illness was terminal, right? Unless they wish to keep him in the story (and probably in effect Tenma...Unless KJ wants to transfer the attention over to the other characters again or back to Eri as well as Harima and Yakumo provided the latter stays), it's going to be a pretty big development.

If you look at how SR develops though....RESET TIME.

*Hopes that he's wrong*

a1047 · 2008-01-28, 20:57

HaHa..sorry about the past...totally forgot about that..so forgive me

Hmm...after discus with my friend, look like something suprise or unexpected will be happend in valentine day

BCoz KJ is a person who think a lot suprise/unexpected idea in his head

Maybe Wrong,
mAYBE rIGHT

Mikhei · 2008-01-28, 23:38

Maybe Karasume need a heart~ bone marrow~ transplant... and Harima will die for love giving to Tenma happiness.

KaneDragon · 2008-01-28, 23:54

So, absolutely no chance Karasuma was talking about the expiration date of a package of curry?

Marsala · 2008-01-29, 00:12

Not unless the curry cannot be cured and needs to have surgery in America...

Of course, this is School Rumble, so I won't rule it out.

2008-01-23, 07:02	Link #2905
kenjiharima Mizore-chan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Moe Land Age: 43	Spoiler for karasuma dead: the psp game suggest that it was over eating curry...he must had an indigestion since eating to much curry. Oh spice... XD __________________ Vampire+Sisters Last edited by kenjiharima; 2008-01-24 at 11:38.

2008-01-24, 11:39	Link #2908
kenjiharima Mizore-chan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Moe Land Age: 43	As long as Harima and Tenma are one track minded in love the doors or windows of others will not be opened... __________________ Vampire+Sisters

2008-01-25, 14:51	Link #2911
kenjiharima Mizore-chan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Moe Land Age: 43	better read again! Chapters are getting better and there's some development in the other factions as well. __________________ Vampire+Sisters

2008-01-28, 23:54	Link #2919
KaneDragon (RAWR)&rawr Join Date: Dec 2005	So, absolutely no chance Karasuma was talking about the expiration date of a package of curry? __________________

2008-01-18, 17:37	Link #2901
Wirbelwind8 d-_-b Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Colorado	I haven't started reading the manga, and perhaps this question has already been answered but.. did the manga end or are their more still coming?

2008-01-19, 09:58	Link #2902
janfive Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Moe-land	Start reading the manga dude you'll have a good time but lately the comedy has been relatively uneven. The manga is not ending and the end is not in sight, more is still coming until the endless cycle of the characters going back from where they started, no development whatsoever, and the joy of reading it wears itself out... or the Mangaka gets bored by his own work and really starts making a comedic masterpiece of an ending. I really wish it would end or at least give us a major development that hints to an end or else I'd have to agree with Jason Thompson in his complete guide to Manga where he stated that "School Rumble wants to be a slapstick deconstruction of high school manga romantic comedies, but the problem is that this kind of material already parodies itself...their stories are short and predictable." He rated School Rumble a miserable 2 stars out of 4 (another interesting note, one line caught my attention though: "Karasuma is a shy high school delinquent who has a crush on Tenma" ... What?!)...If you ask me I'd rate SR a 3 1/2 out of 4 and that Thompson guy really doesn't know his School Rumble manga.

2008-01-25, 12:22	Link #2910
Matt Soulblade 1000 times better Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Surrounded by Mistery (cool isn't?)	Soooooo, it looks like something interesesting FINALLY happened... should I start reading this again? I stopped somewhere around that council president election chapter.

2008-01-27, 11:12	Link #2912
HayashiTakara Chicken or Beef? Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Seattle Age: 41	Prediction for SR ending: Eri finally confesses to Harima, Harima rejects her, but ends up brooding over it for awhile.. and after some revelations he realizes his mistake and goes back to Eri, and after she kicks him, they end up having a tearful kiss. As for Tenma, she spontaneously explodes for no reason killing bobble headed boy in the process. Yakumo makes love to Iori and the Giraffe The End

2008-01-28, 15:32	Link #2915
Marsala Delurker Join Date: Jan 2007	Due to lack of discussion of the latest chapters in English forums, I've started browsing the 2chan School Rumble threads. Since I cannot actually read Japanese, this has been somewhat difficult. But, using Google translation, I have gotten a general idea of their conversation. It seems that they are mainly obsessed with the current dilemma of Karasuma's health. Many have suggested that Tenma would go to America to be with Karasuma, or that her praying for him could result in a miraculous cure (as little Tenma got a dying cherry tree to blossom in a recent b chapter, though it was still chopped down in the end). However, it seems to me that most of these ideas are out of place in the comedy that is School Rumble; either Tenma and Harima will never learn about Karasuma's illness and thus not be crippled by angst or it will all turn out to be a gigantic misunderstanding. At any rate, unless there is yet another implausible reset, the situation between Tenma and Karasuma should be resolved in the very near future, i.e. by the end of the walking festival, which should have a huge impact on Harima's story.

2008-01-28, 20:57	Link #2917
a1047 Member Join Date: Dec 2007	HaHa..sorry about the past...totally forgot about that..so forgive me Hmm...after discus with my friend, look like something suprise or unexpected will be happend in valentine day BCoz KJ is a person who think a lot suprise/unexpected idea in his head Maybe Wrong, mAYBE rIGHT

2008-01-28, 23:38	Link #2918
Mikhei Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007	Maybe Karasume need a heart~ bone marrow~ transplant... and Harima will die for love giving to Tenma happiness.

2008-01-29, 00:12	Link #2920
Marsala Delurker Join Date: Jan 2007	Not unless the curry cannot be cured and needs to have surgery in America... Of course, this is School Rumble, so I won't rule it out.