Needless

[pir]

My theory about who has Stigmata in Needless.

Adam Arclight (Positive Feedback Zero + Doppelganger), Riru (Psychokinesis), Saten (Thermal Energy Conversion), Uten (Bermuda Athport), Aruka (Agni Schiwatas), Teruyama (Flame), Hatfield (Rainmaker), Strom(Ice), The Black Madam (Wind), Seto (Gravitation), Eva (Doppelganger+ unknown fragment), Cruz(The Shield of Aegis+ unknown fragment)

In short: I don’t believe Setsuna has Stigmata. This proper punishment for her actions against Cruz.

In detail: Arclight has 9 Stigmatas and we have confirmed 7 of 9. If think logically it will be absurd Hatfield had Stigmata but Strom hasn’t. They both look how equal. ( My dream: Hatfield+ Strom against Cruz).All left is one. I believe last Stigmata known to Arclight is The Black Madam Wind. Why? If Flame and Water Stigmatas Wind will be good addition. Yes, we don’t witness full destructive power Wind. But if you think about this wind is very powerful fragment and can do many things worthy Stigmata bearer.
Now go to 3 unknown Stigmata’s. First of course Seto with her Gravitation. She survived Eden Seed and it very good sight that she has Stigmata.
Second : Eva. I believe in many theories about Eva series and must all proper explain. We known that in past Blade had Stigmata but it disappeared after he transferred Doppelganger. Stigmata can be in Blade or be transferred in Eva. I believe in second. I also believe in theory about Eva series has basis fragment Psychokinesis. After Riru sealed Eva was removed from her power and in result she have problems with memory. After she has got Eden Seed her power will return. Why? If you think about power up for her this only way. Her Doppelganger is in 100% use and after Super Gel Dero Doro Drink' device installed within her body her weakness with this fragment is covered. If she awakens Stigmata her power will be Psychokinesis but level before Riru met Arclight ( too powerful heroine will be boring).
Third: Cruz. First sign is Mengroze and I don’t think need this explain. Second: I believe in theory about people can craft they fragments on they desires. If this truth when we have explanation why Cruz have The Shield of Aegis and my most speculative theory Zero. People says about desire Cruz protect friends but they forget about another desire Cruz. Be how Father. And that his the most definitive train? His power Zero. You see connections?

Yes my theory very speculative and don’t have many proofs and many can disagree but I love it.

[K. Shiruto]

^ I will agree that Strom must be one of the bearers of the Stigmata since Hatfield is, I also find very interesting that the Black Madam might be one as well.

As for your theory about Eve and she developing Psychokinesis, it has some flaws. First of all and according with Riru herself, the person who created her wasn't the same. In accordance with Gido, the Eves were born powerless, yet Riru was given the most powerful of all fragments, by who? We don't know, and we certainly won't for a while.

I also don't think Seth is a bearer of the holy mark, same with Eve and Cruz. Like I said many times before, the remaining 3 bearers of the Stigmata might very well be someone else.

Hell, you know what would be funny? They keep telling Seth might be one, but what if is Solva instead?

As for Zero, it's a manmade fragment, so giving one to someone else would require brain surgery as well as a donor.

[Soji]

Originally Posted by Kurusu-Shirudo

"And I hope I'll find God after I finish taking a shit!!"

Always Blade.

Btw, the chapter pretty much confirmed the Killegirl Squad is Stigmata-less.

EDIT:



Best Needless volume cover.

This sure is a great cover.
And I'm the only one that find this version of Yamada better that the normal one?
I still hope that he show that eyes again......you know the one that he show us the first time that he active his fragment again AA.

[pir]

About Eve
We can speculate that creator Eve series is Kasumi but we dont now truth. I dont find chapter when Riru said that her creator and creator Eve are different. Please help me. And when Gido said that Eve was created without fragment?

About Seth
Uten said what his spear will kill normal needlees but Seth survided. How you explain this ?

About Zero
Yes, Zero Blade and Arclight manmade but what forbid natural Zero? People want their god back and doesnt want wait person with natural Zero appeared. We know result. If Cruz will be Third he need Zero that collect all fragments.It will be good irony: people failed created artificial God but he will created in natural way.

[Ynot]

Spoiler for 107:

Just read chapter 107 and it's one of the more wordy ones amongst Needless chapters. Some really big questions are answered in this chapter, but answers to questions which popped up in the last few chapters aren't.

Since the answers are so fundamental to the Needless universe and because Js06 will probably release his script in the next few days I don't really feel like spoiling anything. It's probably a lot more fun to read it all in detail in one go.

[Skieth]

Spoiler for Spoiler 107:

Like Ynot I don't want to say too much about this yet, until we've got the Translations from Js06. Lot's of stuff being revealed that will have us talking for a while. One thing that was a bit disappointing is once again, we don't have any follow up on what's going on with Seth and Solva, and no follow up on what happened to Setsuna.

[Xiammes]

Spoiler for 107:

Welp I decided to peak at 107 and I got nothing, what the hell was that thing at the end?

[Soji]

Xiammes @

Spoiler for 107:

Their Doom.(or better AA new form from what I have understand).
For some reason the last few page remind me of Shadow hearts final boss.(even if they are different).
I suppose we can agree that this is the last battle of Needless part 1.

[Xiammes]

Spoiler for 107:

I couldn't tell if Arclight was transforming or something else was being created, thing doesn't look elegant at all.

[Avvesione]

Spoiler:

Well, damn, guess Setsuna and Kuchinashi's battle was finished off-screen. That blows. And nothing new with Seto/Solva? Was hoping for an update or something, but I guess not. I'll save my final judgement for when the chapter is translated but considering there no real fighting, character resolutions and it's just a big info dump, this is probably my least favorite chapter since.... maybe since I started following the manga?

Also, I can see how Evangelion inspired him to write Needless after this last chapter.

Edit: Oh, looks like Ice is a Stigmata, looking at Arclight's Atomic Hail (Hell?) Spark(?). Or at least you see the Stigmata on his hand during the attack (with Agnishwattas on the other). Probably not enough to confirm but that makes it pretty likely. And Arclight absorbing that Adam-Head thingy is pretty neat, especially with what happened to his Byakugou.

[Xiammes]

Spoiler for :

I wouldn't say its the worst chapter, but depending on what info gets dumped it could become alot better.

[Avvesione]

Originally Posted by Xiammes

Spoiler for :

I wouldn't say its the worst chapter, but depending on what info gets dumped it could become alot better.

Spoiler:

Well, the info dump will be interesting, for sure, I'm kinda interested in the origin of Needlesses, especially since it appears to be revolved around Dark Matter or something.

But my disappointment stems from a number of factors:

1. Setsuna/Kuchinashi fight ended offscreen. I've always hated that in any story and now it happened to my two favorite characters. Unless it's covered in some hilarious/sexy sidestory, then I'm not going to be happy.
2. Arclight gets another power-up. We didn't even get to see him use all his fancy new attacks and whatnot. And now the Stigmatas are gone? What about getting the remainders? Why was he able to transform now?
3. Fighting was lame. Nothing really happened except that Teruyama and Mio showed up and were effective for one attack. Then it's back to Arclight blocking everything and dominating everyone but no one shows any signs of damage or fatigue.
4. Still nothing on Seto/Solva/Saten/Ishiyama/etc. Was at least hoping for an update or something but I guess not.

But then again, that's just me.

[Xiammes]

Spoiler for 107:

I do agree, it feels like we are missing a chapter, just having Mio and Uchida appear was really offputting, hopefully it will be covered.

[Skieth]

Spoiler for 107:

I agree with both of you. The chapter feels a bit rushed, and with everything going on off screen, the story doesn’t feel like its flowing well anymore. Except for that one panel we don’t see Riru at all this chapter, and it’s almost like she’s just stopped fighting. Now that Arclight has powered up again, and entered final boss mode, does that mean her fights done?

[js06]

I just posted my translation: http://mangahelpers.com/t/js06/releases/36351

[Avvesione]

Originally Posted by js06

I just posted my translation: http://mangahelpers.com/t/js06/releases/36351

Thank you again for being there to quickly translate Needless for us. I believe I speak for everyone here when I say that we truly appreciate your dedication and enthusiasm for bringing Needless to a wider audience.

As for the chapter post-translation...

Spoiler:

Still doesn't really satisfy me but it isn't the "worst chapter ever" anymore... mainly because the translation addressed a number of points that I had faults with earlier.

1. Setsuna/Kuchinashi fight ended off screen when they ran away... which sucks to see a fight end like that, but at least it was addressed. Still not happy that it happened, but I guess I can live with that result (but only for another month, need some resolution here!!).
2. Arclight getting a power-up again is another problem but I guess we should wait and see what his Angel-form is like before I bash it further. He and Riru are both impossible to defeat right now, so it'll be interesting to see what happens next.
3. Fighting is still lame, I don't like how Arclight has auto-defense for everything. One thing I am glad about this explanation though is that it isn't him using Cruz's power instead cuz that would've been lame.
4. Still no Seto/Solva/Saten, but holy shit, I wonder what Saten knows and is doing about all this and what his motives are.

So yeah, chapter is still a disappointment overall, but not as bad as I originally thought (and I figured the translation would help, which it did, but it wasn't enough). I do like the whole wormhole/dark matter thing but I'm not sure about the whole beings from another dimension yet...

[K. Shiruto]

Spoiler for 107:

I like better chapters that further develop the history than chapters focused solely on fighting, and the big revelations in this one are really rewarding. I also don't understand what's the issue with some fights ending off-screen. If it happens that way it can only mean there's something Imai doesn't want us to see and catch us unprepared. You know, like the shards Seth embedded into Kafka and Uten's brains.

Also you're wrong on one point, Avvesione. This isn't a fight, but Arclight playing with everybody, displaying the godlike powers he acquired.

What else there's to say? Arclight is invincible now, this transformation puts him at the top and makes him worthy of the final villain spot. It comes to a point it doesn't surprise me anymore Saten is secretly scheming to make Cruz the only one who can rival him if he knew about this all along.

It's over, Blade & co. are screwed to every level. Only a miracle (and I mean a chance for them to escape from there) can save their lives.

Also, you guys recall the chimera-like being Cain fights in the Black Spot doujin? Don't know why, but it looks like an angel.

[Soji]

Guys.....maybe i'm the only one to think this ...but...

Spoiler for 107:

You recall when AnN appear before Cruz in the memory arc/Eve arc?
The one that only him can see and hear?
I was thinking if she not was something from another dimension like this 2 that AA say.....I mean Cruz and Satan where like in another dimension even if memory.
Another thing that this ch made me wonder is if that AnN that we see in the memory arc is not like to that angel who merged with the Second Christ and need a body/host.
Also I find interesting that AA call this angel a she (the one of this ch) and Mio talk about a Angel that say to not hurt Cruz /protect Cruz or something like this.
Really this ch was interesting and answer a many question but at the same time give us even more question.
They really need a miracle and if AnN or Satan want to appear this would be the right moment.

[K. Shiruto]

^That's quite easy to explain, Soji.

Spoiler for spoiler:

Adam N. wears Blade chocker despite he's right there in front of our eyes. The only explanation there's to that phenomena is that she is a being who comes from a different dimension altogether, and with Arlcight calling such divine beings angels there's no doubt anymore.

So that would mean she lives as a spiritual entity.

Oh yeah, remember that dark hole that was blocking them in the memory world? I believe there has to be some connection.

[Soji]

Kurusu-Shirudo@That's what I thought as well.

Spoiler for spoiler:

The first time that we see that chocker we think that Blade was dead (because they have the same number ecc)but after what we find out in this ch the more likely explanation seem the one you say. Wich mean there is 2 choker with the same number.
And I agree with what you say about the black hole especially if we consider Satan reaction.

And from what I see until now ....I think she choce Cruz to be her host(or something like this) like the other one chose the Second Christ.
One thing that i wonder (if this theory become true) is ,if she is already inside him waiting for the right time or if that will happen in the future.
At least ,I guess we now know why the angel tell to Mio that. She want Cruz alive because she chose him or at least this is what I think.

Then again I can totally be wrong