2009-10-18, 13:52 | Link #1282 | |
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As for this: Spoiler for Nabeshima:
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2009-10-18, 13:55 | Link #1283 |
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I wonder if NisiOisiN is keeping Zenkichi in the shadows on purpose. He's gotta know what some people are critiquing his manga about. I haven't heard what type of character he is, but it be hilarious if he's doing it out of spite. It's obvious that if Zenkichi was giving a more prominent role the ratings would go way up. That is kinda funny in itself, but I'd rather much read this read anyways...
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2009-10-18, 13:57 | Link #1284 | |
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KLGChaos what the heck are you talking about, there's only one female member in the 6 of the 13, so anything else that is to happen in the future with consideration to the flask plan probably won't be as slanted as you see it, it just seems to happen that way right now. I'm with Kurusu that you're overdoing it a bit.
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2009-10-18, 13:58 | Link #1285 | |
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And why Medaka being Nabeshima's friend is an inconsistency? She just hates genius types, but that doesn't mean she hates her as a person. Hell, I wonder how many things I hate about my friends, yet they keep being my friends. Then if you have a really good friend but suddenly you find some trait of him/her you don't like, you'll stop being friends with him/her? Seriously... And what Kurosu say. What Nabeshima said was probably done sarcastically. In fact, when she said she hates genius, she too was speaking with sarcasm. Last edited by Homura7; 2009-10-18 at 14:12. |
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2009-10-18, 15:00 | Link #1286 | |
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You're right, I'm probably overreacting on this whole "girl power" thing, but it just feels that the whole way the manga has gone so far has been that way. Looking at those who've been portrayed as the stronger ones so far: Medaka, Shiranui (at least she's sly), and now the Judo Captain and Unzen's sis. I know most of the 13 were guys, but I'm talking more about those who've been pushed forward more. Unzen's the only male who's been given anything real to do... and he's just a kid! Of course, doing nothing extends beyond Zenkichi to Akune and Kikaiima, as well. I just don't like seeing characters introduced, who are supposed to be major players (as the council was the main focus of the first 20 chapters) and then pretty much tossed to the side after a chapter, only brought out to air so we don't forget that they were drawn in the first place. Of course, I still see Akune and Kikaijima as side characters and having them stop Medaka with Zen a couple of chapters ago also makes him feel like he's no more important than they are, which isn't a good thing for a main protagonist. It's funny because people keep saying "Don't worry, he has something planned for Zen! You'll see!" I've been hearing that for 15 chapters now and nothing has changed with the character at all, so it's disheartening. It kind of feel like Metal Gear Solid 2, where you think you're going to be playing one great protagonist then shortly into the game, you suddenly have to play someone else instead. A lot of people were disappointed in that. Medaka is the Raiden to Zen's Snake. She took over the role of main character and it's just not as good as the original. Again, most of this comes from my frustration with Zenkichi being completely overlooked since chapter 6. I know he may have plans for him, but not doing anything of significance for like 17 chapters (especially when the manga only has 23 chapters), is kind of annoying. While it's nice to see Nageshima get some face time and I've always been big on side character getting their due (which is what I liked about Naruto), you really need to do something with your main characters first. Otherwise, it just makes them look even worse. I still say that if Zen is to accomplish anything awesome, like you say _kurusu_, he needs to break away from Medaka and establish himself. If he keeps following her, he's going to go nowhere, but the manga has shown no signs of him doing so. He seem perfectly content following her around like a puppy. For a guy who so damn tough, he's nauseatingly whipped. And please, oh please, give him more than one page... and something to do other than narrate the story.
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2009-10-18, 15:23 | Link #1287 | |
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BTW thanx for spoilers, I don't fell any more urge to read last chapter.
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2009-10-18, 15:32 | Link #1288 |
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That translation is confusing as hell. Why don't write the character's name in each dialogue? Guess I'll have to wait for the scanlation.
Yep, many people have been talking about how Zen should not follow Medaka wherever she goes: In the gym, Nabeshima herself, some students, even himself... Don't know when he'll begin to play a more significant role but one thing is sure. You can beat or at least fight someone abnormal. Wonder which's Nabeshima's secret. If my thoughts are right, she will train Zen since she seems the only normal capable to fight them. Last edited by Homura7; 2009-10-19 at 07:16. |
2009-10-18, 18:04 | Link #1289 |
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The only thing I can really think of that would make Zenkichi capable of equalling any abnormal, is if he might be the chairman's number one test subject for creating "geniuses". He's been around one for pretty much all his life and given his closeness to Shiranui, it makes sense. Though, how one creates a genius by throwng them in a battle royale with weapons is beyond me. All that usually does is create a bunch of dead normal people. After all, these abnormals were born that way, they didn't learn to be abnormal, it's just the way they've always been.
Btw, Nabeshima isn't a normal. Unzen's sister refers to her as a "special". Don't know how they classify those. I'm not sure if they're just lesser geniuses or if that category includes eveyone who's able to do gret feats within the realm of human possibility. If it's the latter, the Zen would be considered a "special", as well. Edit: Looks like Medaka dropped a spot lower in the official rankings this week to 3rd from last. I was actually wondering how chapter 17 would fare as it's the genre-shifting chapter where we get Super Medaka showing off her powers. I guess people aren't too fond of her or her abilities.
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2009-10-23, 10:11 | Link #1292 |
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I think that we can classify Medaka as a naive idiot. Standing there saying 'no reason to dodge since you have no reason to attack'... If the person IS attacking, obviously there IS a 'reason to attack', right?
Well, at least they're shifting the focus away from her for a bit. By the way, I just realized that the upside-down girl from the 13... a part of her body seems unaffected by gravity, despite its size.
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2009-10-23, 12:17 | Link #1296 |
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Wow, it's been so long. So the chapter is finally out, huh? We're a week behind now, aren't we?
Anyway, the peanut gallery this time was pretty hilarious. The retarded 'that's our president' stuff in Ch. 17 was just terrible, but somehow this "what kind of fouls will she show us this time?" and "she's fouling already!" is great. Myougi's comment about 'shallow conviction' intrigues me though. Nabeshima's punch wasn't actually that impressive at all, I kinda get the feeling something ugly'll happen to her next chap . On the current discussion, yes, Medaka's unwillingness to dodge is grounded in her rejection of the validity of her opponents' aggression. I think what it really boils down to though is that Medaka hasn't dealt with people on her level before, so she hasn't yet developed the sense of necessity for self-preservation when, for example, someone is swinging 30kg steel balls at her head. Strangely, I think this is grounded in her own rejection of herself and other people in general as 'abnormal' geniuses. Medaka just doesn't understand yet that yes, even she will get pounded into a bloody pulp if she lets someone like that freely smash her face in. |
2009-10-23, 13:52 | Link #1299 |
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So, basically Medaka is one of those 'I reject your reality and substitute my own!' type of people. She's kind of like a huge walking contradiction in that case... I feel like she imitates people's poses just to get an understanding of their mindset, and yet she also holds such a self-centered viewpoint.
Meh, whatever the case, I'll continue to read and see. As for the Nabeshima angle, Myougi will continuously get pounded until she wises up and ditches the heavy balls, that's my opinion.
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