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Clarste · 2008-11-30, 06:24

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Originally Posted by Kelrys

The manga is released monthly? One chapter per month? Hell that's slow...

It also has longer chapters than weekly series (although I'm not sure if they're four times longer). There are plenty of monthly manga series. Some manga magazines are just monthly.

kk2extreme · 2008-11-30, 21:17

who is the strongest weapon in the manga excluding excalibur?

Hisago · 2008-11-30, 21:25

All the Death Scythes are very strong. I don't remember if it was ever mentioned if one in particular was the strongest, but Spirit was used personally by Shinigami for a while, so that may count for something.

kk2extreme · 2008-11-30, 21:34

i meant in all history, death or alive, good or evil.

Zoe · 2008-11-30, 23:17

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Originally Posted by kk2extreme

i meant in all history, death or alive, good or evil.

There's no way of knowing that.

kk2extreme · 2008-12-01, 00:36

ok then, i just have to accept the fact that excalibur is the strongest one

lmd_84 · 2008-12-01, 12:00

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Originally Posted by kk2extreme

who is the strongest weapon in the manga excluding excalibur?

Excluding? We don't know. Of Shibusen, it's suggested that it's Spirit going by how Shinigami refers to him as the only Death Scythe who can be called by that name.

Though given the context of that comment, and the fact we don't know how Shinigami chooses his personal Weapon, this might not actually mean much.

@Hisago - Spirit still is Shinigami's personal Weapon, and has been throughout the series (disregarding flashbacks, obviously). He worked with Stein temporarily. Whether he'll get ousted from the top spot is yet to be seen!

Of the other Weapons, we have no real comparison to go by; Masamune was very strong (would-be Kishin on Shinigami's list), and Giriko is capable of at least going one-on-one against a Death Scythe. Crona/Ragnarok are an anomaly in this case, I think.

SeedFreedom · 2008-12-01, 12:25

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Originally Posted by lmd_84

Of the other Weapons, we have no real comparison to go by; Masamune was very strong (would-be Kishin on Shinigami's list), and Giriko is capable of at least going one-on-one against a Death Scythe. Crona/Ragnarok are an anomaly in this case, I think.

Justin heavily outmatched Giriko during their fight. If he didn't need to save Maka and Corona Giriko would have been killed.

Iron Maw · 2008-12-01, 13:24

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Originally Posted by lmd_84

Of the other Weapons, we have no real comparison to go by; Masamune was very strong (would-be Kishin on Shinigami's list), and Giriko is capable of at least going one-on-one against a Death Scythe. Crona/Ragnarok are an anomaly in this case, I think.

It seems that any Deathscythe is stronger than Crona. Spirit back in ep 8 was able to piece the Black Blood, and Giriko who we might as well as consider one, also did it with ease, oppose to Kid and Maka who infilcted no damage to him/her.

lmd_84 · 2008-12-02, 04:28

True, but I meant anomaly in the sense that they're both Technician and Weapon, and the question was about the strongest Weapon.

Kelrys · 2008-12-12, 03:28

Who is Maka's mother?
She's mention only in the anime. Does or will she ever make an appearance?

I'm only up to episode 18 of the anime.

lmd_84 · 2008-12-12, 03:51

She hasn't made an appearance in either the anime or the manga.

The Monarch of Roses · 2008-12-12, 09:33

Spoiler for Maka's mom.:

Kelrys · 2008-12-12, 11:55

Q: Confused bout Shinigami and Kishin. Doesn't both of them translate as Death God?

Zoe · 2008-12-12, 13:34

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Originally Posted by Kelrys

Q: Confused bout Shinigami and Kishin. Doesn't both of them translate as Death God?

No, Kishin is more along the lines of Demon God.

lmd_84 · 2008-12-29, 15:37

Question because I've been reading comments on LJ and am now confused on the matter: do we have a canon name for Maka's mother?

The comments I've read say that 'Kami' (the name that seems to have been adopted by some, at least in the English-speaking fandom) is actually being used as a title of sorts, rather than a name.

Any thoughts/clarification from those of you knowledgeable about Japanese?

Zoe · 2008-12-29, 15:47

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Originally Posted by lmd_84

Question because I've been reading comments on LJ and am now confused on the matter: do we have a canon name for Maka's mother?

The comments I've read say that 'Kami' (the name that seems to have been adopted by some, at least in the English-speaking fandom) is actually being used as a title of sorts, rather than a name.

Any thoughts/clarification from those of you knowledgeable about Japanese?

No, it's not a title. Kami is her name. It's been used in conjunction with honorifics.

(Maka's mother is Japanese)

lmd_84 · 2008-12-29, 16:09

Thanks.

That clears it up. I like to have facts for things like this.

ellifeedn · 2009-01-01, 01:36

I heard somewhere that Maka's name is an anagram of "kama" which is japanese for scythe. Is this true?

Reincarnated · 2009-01-01, 08:11

according to Maka's mother , I haven't seen the name yet in the manga. Or is it just me?

(I'm afraid Spirit calls his wife by 'Kami-san' just a nickname or something)

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kk2extreme Your wife is hot... Join Date: May 2008 Location: At your house fixing A/C	who is the strongest weapon in the manga excluding excalibur?

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Hisago The Superchunky from Hell Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Penn's Woods Age: 33	All the Death Scythes are very strong. I don't remember if it was ever mentioned if one in particular was the strongest, but Spirit was used personally by Shinigami for a while, so that may count for something.

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kk2extreme Your wife is hot... Join Date: May 2008 Location: At your house fixing A/C	i meant in all history, death or alive, good or evil.

2008-12-01, 00:36	Link #166
kk2extreme Your wife is hot... Join Date: May 2008 Location: At your house fixing A/C	ok then, i just have to accept the fact that excalibur is the strongest one

2008-12-02, 04:28	Link #170
lmd_84 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Reading, England	True, but I meant anomaly in the sense that they're both Technician and Weapon, and the question was about the strongest Weapon.

2008-12-12, 03:28	Link #171
Kelrys Same old same Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: HRL Age: 37	Who is Maka's mother? She's mention only in the anime. Does or will she ever make an appearance? I'm only up to episode 18 of the anime.

2008-12-12, 03:51	Link #172
lmd_84 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Reading, England	She hasn't made an appearance in either the anime or the manga.

2008-12-12, 11:55	Link #174
Kelrys Same old same Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: HRL Age: 37	Q: Confused bout Shinigami and Kishin. Doesn't both of them translate as Death God?

2008-12-29, 15:37	Link #176
lmd_84 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Reading, England	Question because I've been reading comments on LJ and am now confused on the matter: do we have a canon name for Maka's mother? The comments I've read say that 'Kami' (the name that seems to have been adopted by some, at least in the English-speaking fandom) is actually being used as a title of sorts, rather than a name. Any thoughts/clarification from those of you knowledgeable about Japanese?

2008-12-29, 16:09	Link #178
lmd_84 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Reading, England	Thanks. That clears it up. I like to have facts for things like this.

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ellifeedn Thinker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New York	I heard somewhere that Maka's name is an anagram of "kama" which is japanese for scythe. Is this true?