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xBakaChanx · 2012-09-20, 02:59

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Originally Posted by orangejuicetang

Well, if I remember correctly, Medaka would constantly make snarky comments about how Ajimu was overestimating her and Ajimu could easily overwhelm her with her 600 billion people and however many skills, with Ajimu then replying that Medaka would still win.

But anyway, if we take Ajimu's descriptions of 'protagonists' to be true, then that means the only one who can defeat Iihiko are other protagonists, meaning Medaka herself or possibly Zen, if he still qualifies as an 'artificial protagonist'.

Although thinking about it again from yet another view, I have the feeling Shiranui will play a large role, since for the most part this arc seems to focus on her

12,858,051,967,633,864 skills I believe, and Zen is in a way the "protagonist" of this still I guess

17Sevens · 2012-09-20, 07:32

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Originally Posted by Wolfenstein

Now, though? Yea, seems rather...more than largely forgotten?

Wait a minute... if Devil Style basically means that the manga (it's a very meta-ability, after all) won't go the way it is expected for the protagonist... then the fact that it didn't become very important is defying expectation, as clearly outlined by nearly everyone's posts. Devil Style is at it again!!

Wolfenstein · 2012-09-20, 07:37

Maybe. But if so, I think I'd like Nishio to kinda show some restraint with it like he did in the True Flask Plan Arc. That seemed to be the perfect medium for the ability.

Now, I don't think anyone who read the Jet Black Bride arc would've considered Zenkichi the protagonist, but, when you read the previous arc, it's more than apparent.

Because he just dosen't feel like the protagonist anymore. And that's freakishly important. At least, for me. Since it was basically the point of the True Flask Plan arc.

RedKey · 2012-09-20, 07:45

Well.

Spoiler for chapter 163 spoilers, do not open if you're not ready. Like, seriously.:

Inarius · 2012-09-20, 09:47

Spoiler for 163:

xBakaChanx · 2012-09-21, 00:35

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Originally Posted by RedKey

Well.

Spoiler for chapter 163 spoilers, do not open if you're not ready. Like, seriously.:

Spoiler for Manga:

LOL just read ch 163, the entrance from that guy LOL

Tenchi Hou Take · 2012-09-21, 03:02

Spoiler for spoiler:

RRW · 2012-09-21, 03:17

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Originally Posted by Inarius

Spoiler for 163:

apparently there is story about this. not sure how it when but this is what i think

Spoiler for story:

i guess akira really perfected her body compare to other character

Westlo · 2012-09-21, 03:37

Wow Nisio, why you always giving the girls haircuts.

MB 9th this week in TOC, but overall position still pretty bad.

2 weeks of sales for the latest volume are pathetic, seems to be declining....
22. Medaka Box #17 (28,771 / 133,929)

From M-H

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Jump Series ~ 8 Week Averages
1.One Piece　　2.0(―0.0)
2.Naruto　　　　 3.6(▼0.3)
4.Nisekoi　　　　5.4(△0.5)
5.Toriko　　　　 5.8(▼0.2)

7.Haikyuu!!　　 7.4(▼0.3)
8.Kuroko 　　　 7.5(▼0.1)
9.Sket Dan　　 8.1(▼1.1)

10.Bleach　　　　 12.6(―0.0)
11.Beelzebub　　 13.4(▼0.4)
12.Reborn! 　　　　13.5(―0.0)
13.Gintama　　　　13.9(▼0.3)

14.Kochikame　　15.3(▼0.3)
15.Kurogane　　　15.4(△0.9)
16.Medaka　　　　15.8(△0.8)

New Series ~ 5 Week Averages
3.Assassination Class 　　4.6(△0.3) - (Above Toriko's ch.11)
6. PSI Kusuo Saiki　　　　6.2(△0.6) - (Same as Haikyuu!!'s ch.18)
17.Koisome Momiji　　　17.6(▼0.2) - (Same as Ririentaru's ch.19)
18.Takamaga　　　　　　17.7(▼2.1) - (Same as Shounen Shikku's ch.10)

+ Takamaga is dead
+ Koisime Momiji isn't far off though Jump gave it a color page this issue so they might try for a bit longer with this one, probably due to the next point...
+ Hunter x Hunter just went on hiatus

- Low TOC, declining sales, anime had no effect on improvement, bigger series have been cut for less, you do the math
- Aside from Kurogane, Nisekoi and Haikyuu, worst selling series of the "established" ones, and Nisekoi and Haikyuu are on the rise.
- A.Class and PSI being hits means less buffers, if these two had came out the same year as Medaka Box did we would never had got a Minus arc...

LeaD36 · 2012-09-21, 05:25

I think they'll never cut Kochikame, so my hope is koisome momiji overtakes Kurogane and bleach finally ends...
Naruto should be ending soon too, i can never tell with Reborn though.. It seems to be at the final arc. Naruto should have another ~10 chapters, but i srsly dno, they might drag it out for a year -,-
i'm enjoying Koisome Momiji far more than Nisekoi, unlike the japanese readership apparentlyl.

K. Shiruto · 2012-09-21, 06:27

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Originally Posted by Westlo

2 weeks of sales for the latest volume are pathetic, seems to be declining....
22. Medaka Box #17 (28,771 / 133,929)

In its second week. Thank you for searching the info in a place brimming with ignorance, but vol. 17 sold 105.158 copies in its first week.

Average to good position in the TOC, each volume selling close to 200k a month after the release, the anime gets second season. You do the math.

100k is the threshold anyway.

FRS · 2012-09-21, 07:56

We got a french version of the manga, i have zero idea on if the serie will sell.

Valid · 2012-09-21, 08:51

You say low rankings before but these last two weeks medaka box has ranked around the middle being above established series such as beelzebub, reborn, bleach and gintama and with two of those series and one that is usually ranked in bottom 5 (koisome momiji) not being ranked this week with medaka box still not in the bottom 5 i shall say its going to bé safe for a while which must bé a dissapointment to you.

Inarius · 2012-09-21, 11:06

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Originally Posted by RRW

apparently there is story about this. not sure how it when but this is what i think

Spoiler for story:

i guess akira really perfected her body compare to other character

oh, now I see. Thanks for the info

Also lol'd at this 4chan edit

Spoiler for 163:

Wolfenstein · 2012-09-21, 12:41

Where are you guys reading it so early?

K. Shiruto · 2012-09-21, 12:57

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Originally Posted by Wolfenstein

Where are you guys reading it so early?

Jcafe is your best friend.

Naginoura · 2012-09-21, 13:05

Spoiler for 163:

shmaster · 2012-09-21, 13:12

A few interetsing points here

Spoiler for 163:

K. Shiruto · 2012-09-21, 13:39

Spoiler for 163:

Tenchi Hou Take · 2012-09-21, 14:25

Fuck me Zenkichi has some balls. Crazy, but them balls be made of steel. Outside of that, ass kicking everywhere.

2012-09-20, 07:45	Link #10584
RedKey 天界の異端審問官 Join Date: Apr 2011	Well. Spoiler for chapter 163 spoilers, do not open if you're not ready. Like, seriously.: Nisio's at it again. __________________ ‎

2012-09-20, 09:47	Link #10585
Inarius ★★★★★ Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Heaven Age: 25	Spoiler for 163: hahahahhahaha, she died? and at the same time noooooooooo, the hottest girl in the series is going to vanish?!? WHAT IS THIS SORCERY NISHI-KUN?!? btw, anybody found a larger version of Ajimu's ass? __________________

2012-09-21, 03:02	Link #10587
Tenchi Hou Take Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010	Spoiler for spoiler: She most probably isn't dead, considering the death count of this manga (even a dude we assumed was dead wasn't actually dead) probably. But she'll likely be out of the manga for a while.

2012-09-21, 08:51	Link #10593
Valid Member Join Date: Apr 2012	You say low rankings before but these last two weeks medaka box has ranked around the middle being above established series such as beelzebub, reborn, bleach and gintama and with two of those series and one that is usually ranked in bottom 5 (koisome momiji) not being ranked this week with medaka box still not in the bottom 5 i shall say its going to bé safe for a while which must bé a dissapointment to you. __________________

2012-09-21, 13:05	Link #10597
Naginoura 匂宮家 Join Date: Apr 2012	Spoiler for 163: It says "Atarashii -- New!", not heart though... I try to read the raw until the chapter gets released --though I only know basic japanese for now... Iihiko split Ajimu in two with a rubber band... Turns out a new weapon (obi) was not at all needed and even a rubber band would be enough to beat Ajimu. I love Iihiko so far. __________________ 「それでは零崎を始めよう」・「傑作だぜ」

2012-09-20, 07:37	Link #10583
Wolfenstein Senior Member Join Date: May 2012	Maybe. But if so, I think I'd like Nishio to kinda show some restraint with it like he did in the True Flask Plan Arc. That seemed to be the perfect medium for the ability. Now, I don't think anyone who read the Jet Black Bride arc would've considered Zenkichi the protagonist, but, when you read the previous arc, it's more than apparent. Because he just dosen't feel like the protagonist anymore. And that's freakishly important. At least, for me. Since it was basically the point of the True Flask Plan arc.

2012-09-21, 05:25	Link #10590
LeaD36 LeaDfactor Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hungary, Budapest Age: 22	I think they'll never cut Kochikame, so my hope is koisome momiji overtakes Kurogane and bleach finally ends... Naruto should be ending soon too, i can never tell with Reborn though.. It seems to be at the final arc. Naruto should have another ~10 chapters, but i srsly dno, they might drag it out for a year -,- i'm enjoying Koisome Momiji far more than Nisekoi, unlike the japanese readership apparentlyl.

2012-09-21, 07:56	Link #10592
FRS Lurker on the threshold Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: France Age: 35	We got a french version of the manga, i have zero idea on if the serie will sell.

2012-09-21, 12:41	Link #10595
Wolfenstein Senior Member Join Date: May 2012	Where are you guys reading it so early?

2012-09-21, 13:12	Link #10598
shmaster Left Hand of Benevolence Join Date: May 2009 Location: Valusia	A few interetsing points here Spoiler for 163: Anshin'in san fought Iihiko 5000 years ago to accomplish one of her goal. And despite losing to him 100million times, she was still be able to accomplish what she wanted to do. And from the way Iihiko speaks, it seems Anshin'in started to seach for things impossible for her after her encounter with Iihiko.

2012-09-21, 13:39	Link #10599
K. Shiruto Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009	Spoiler for 163: So Iihiko is Anshin's cornerstone, uh.

2012-09-21, 14:25	Link #10600
Tenchi Hou Take Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010	Fuck me Zenkichi has some balls. Crazy, but them balls be made of steel. Outside of that, ass kicking everywhere.