Full Metal Panic Novel Discussion

[selilychidori]

Originally Posted by MisterV

Just dropping by to say that I finished Voice of the North, and it's as usual available at http://xmistervx.livejournal.com/

Thanks for that HunterSeeker.

OMG OMG OMG! *runs to read it with friends on IM!*~!!!


THANK YOU MisterV!!!!! Bows graciously to him*

I checked everyday your websites for any updates!

[LeoXiao]

BTW, what is this "Side Arms 2" (サイドアームズ２) that is mentioned before "Voice from the North"? is it another story?

[FeistyDreams]

Originally Posted by LeoXiao

BTW, what is this "Side Arms 2" (サイドアームズ２) that is mentioned before "Voice from the North"? is it another story?

It's the book the story is published in. There are three distinct types of books released for Full Metal Panic!

The 1st ones are the main story novels - Tatakau Boy Meets Girl is 1-1, Hashiru One Night Stand is 1-2, etc.

The 2nd ones are the short story novels. More specifically, ones with the stories Fumoffu was based off - Houtte Okenai Lone Wolf is 2-1, Honki ni Narenai Nishi Manrui is 2-2 etc.

The 3rd ones are the Side Arms novels, which are also short story compilations. These ones, however, are pretty heavy on the Mithril side of things, where the others are more Jindai centric. Side Arms ~Ontei wa Kanashiku, Shatei wa Tooku~ is 3-1 and Side Arms 2 ~Kyokuhoku Kara no Koe~ is 3-2. There is no 3-3 as of right now.

(If this would make more sense if I scanned in the covers that show these number designations, I could very easily do that as I have at least one book from each section ^^)

[LeoXiao]

Oh, I get it. Thank you.

[Hobbit]

Originally Posted by MisterV

Just dropping by to say that I finished Voice of the North, and it's as usual available at http://xmistervx.livejournal.com/

Thanks for that HunterSeeker.

Thanks for that. And good luck with your semester.

[Full Metal Coast]

Originally Posted by MisterV

Just dropping by to say that I finished Voice of the North, and it's as usual available at http://xmistervx.livejournal.com/

Thanks for that HunterSeeker.

cheers for that mate will definitely be reading this one.

[Deadwings]

I've been away from the forums for a long time and it seems I missed the introduction of new translator First of all, thanks MisterV for your work, I'm looking forward to your realeases. m(_ _)m

Second...

Originally Posted by FeistyDreams

The 3rd ones are the Side Arms novels, which are also short story compilations. These ones, however, are pretty heavy on the Mithril side of things, where the others are more Jindai centric. Side Arms ~Ontei wa Kanashiku, Shatei wa Tooku~ is 3-1 and Side Arms 2 ~Kyokuhoku Kara no Koe~ is 3-2. There is no 3-3 as of right now.

Explain, you made more confused
I know of the difference between the main story and the side storys, but is it necesary to make a third category? I think just telling which is the volume the story came from is easier... maybe.

[darkdarkdark]

I'm not really into the side stories much. If someone translates them, I will occasionally read them. They keep me in tune, so I don't forget about the series.

[CiNtUrO-cHaN]

Originally Posted by FeistyDreams

For the curious, chapters 57 and 58 of Sigma are out now. 57 wraps up Engaging Six and Seven, and 58 is Cat and Kitten's Rock and Roll.
Chapter 57
Chapter 58

Here's hoping next month's is something new, I should know in about 2-3 weeks. I'll be happy even if we get DVMC rather than a bunch of short stories...

Wo-ho~! Thanks a lot In the same day I've finally received SIGMA vol.11 and this fantastic link~~!! Thanks a lot~~!!

BTW, I know I should'nt problably ask this, but... what is actually "Voice of the North"? New translation of a light novel chapter? thanks!

[FeistyDreams]

Originally Posted by CiNtUrO-cHaN

BTW, I know I should'nt problably ask this, but... what is actually "Voice of the North"? New translation of a light novel chapter? thanks!

It's a short story (Japanese title is Kyokuhoku Kara no Koe) in Kalinin's point of view that shows his and Sousuke's past together. It's a pretty sad story, the things they've gone through, how Sousuke wound up in the life he has... It's a great read, too, the translator has done an amazing job with it. ^^

[darkdarkdark]

Originally Posted by FeistyDreams

It's a short story (Japanese title is Kyokuhoku Kara no Koe) in Kalinin's point of view that shows his and Sousuke's past together. It's a pretty sad story, the things they've gone through, how Sousuke wound up in the life he has... It's a great read, too, the translator has done an amazing job with it. ^^

Sounds quite interesting, I always wondered about their past history.

[dasvik]

So, still no news about the next/last novel?

[-Sho-]

Wow , this manga , it's been a while ^^
I decided to re-watch some episodes , specially thoses fumoffu's episodes XD and it's always as hilarious as before
So , now that season 4 isn't announced yet ( if yes , Will it be Kyoto or Gonzo ? ) , i read some firsts chapters from Sigma .
There are some modifications , like the episode when Melissa was disguised and found the traitor who was a male , in the manga it's a woman or the 2 Gauron's disciple who was chinese , in the manga there are western girl ..
Ow this is hard to find the chapters/volumes subbed .

[darkdarkdark]

Originally Posted by -Sho-

Ow this is hard to find the chapters/volumes subbed .

Do you mean episodes of the series?

[-Sho-]

No , i mean the manga .
So currently , 5 Volumes eng subbed are out and there are 12 volumes out in Jap .
Stopped at vol 5 :

Ow , there are in bad situation . Sousuke gonna disamorce the bombs ! Go for it ^^
Amagalm are more advanced in tech , 3 Behemoths + thoses Little AS + ECCS . Hate Telessa's bro

Hmmm , i'll see if the scans will be fast or slow .
Wonder if i'll buy the volumes ( Up to volume 9 , volume 10 is out soon in my country )

[darkdarkdark]

Originally Posted by -Sho-

No , i mean the manga .
So currently , 5 Volumes eng subbed are out and there are 12 volumes out in Jap .
Stopped at vol 5 :

Ow , there are in bad situation . Sousuke gonna disamorce the bombs ! Go for it ^^
Amagalm are more advanced in tech , 3 Behemoths + thoses Little AS + ECCS . Hate Telessa's bro

Hmmm , i'll see if the scans will be fast or slow .
Wonder if i'll buy the volumes ( Up to volume 9 , volume 10 is out soon in my country )

By manga, you must mean Sigma. And yeah, english ones are not far. Read the novels yet?

[-Sho-]

Yeah it's Sigma excuse me ^^
No , i didn't read the novels yet .

[Illsteir]

Originally Posted by -Sho-

No , i mean the manga .
Wonder if i'll buy the volumes ( Up to volume 9 , volume 10 is out soon in my country )

If you have the means, please do so! We need to give those guys more reasons to make a new season

[-Sho-]

Yeah , maybe , i'll wait some days ^^ then will decide .

[darkdarkdark]

Originally Posted by -Sho-

Yeah , maybe , i'll wait some days ^^ then will decide .

IMO, novels are better than Sigma. But that's just me. I would read the novels, because they go pretty far along in the story, but maybe that isn't what you're looking for.