2024-02-18, 21:07 | Link #601 |
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Next chapter's out! We already get some backstory for the gang's newest addition, Charmingman (most likely named after this song). His brother mysteriously disappeared at a volcano site.... the very same place the magic lava rocks came from. Meanwhile, Dragona regains the previously lost watch, and soon everyone returns to Meryl Mei for their payment! However, after experiencing the power of the lava rock for herself, she seems to have come up with a new heist idea for our gang.....
Oh, and according to Charmingman, his sandy skin is a condition he was born with. So it's still not clear whether or not he's a rock human (maybe he is one and is unaware of it?). Curious.... |
2024-03-19, 05:50 | Link #603 |
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The new chapter is out.
We are treated to a fucked up flashback centered on Dragona being prime bullying and sexual abuse target, while miniature thug life Jodio is not having any of that. Unfortunately, his retaliation indirectly started a negative domino-effect for the Joestar Family till they have met Meryl Mei Qi. Back to the present, with Charmingman onboard, the gang tries to acquire the rights to "The JOJOLands", where they could supposedly get more lava rocks and also find Charmingman's lost brother. |
2024-03-19, 07:43 | Link #605 |
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The flashback was really good. Jodio definitely has psychopathic traits but he's not a textbook psycho. When he realized it was indirectly his fault his family fell apart, he clearly felt guilt. He also cares for animals, that little bird is the only reason those people survived. Ironically, if he had actually killed them all, he might have not suffered any consequences.
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2024-03-19, 17:12 | Link #606 |
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Wow, I knew Jodio was savage, but holy hell, dude! Not to say those bullies didn't deserve it, but still. And yeah, it was pretty interesting to see the negative consequences those actions had on his family.....
And with that being said, I feel that Meryl Mei is playing a real dangerous game by deciding to monopolize the rest of those lava rocks. Sure, her gang may stand to make a fortune, but how many lives will potentially be destroyed in the process....? |
2024-03-19, 18:36 | Link #607 | |
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Jodio and Paco also made right decision to ask her help for their survival. It difficult to say the risk will be lower if Meryl decided the best is to be quiet instead.
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2024-04-18, 11:38 | Link #608 |
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It's that time! Meryl hatches the gang's next scheme: They'll use their lava rock on the deeds belonging to the company currently in possession of the rest of the treasured stones (as well as several other properties), thus making a huge fortune of their own! The operation seems to go off well.... until something strange happens to Usagi as soon as they leave the registry. It seems that he's fallen victim to a new stand attack....!!!
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2024-04-19, 03:35 | Link #609 |
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At first, I thought Usagi got the same kind of rocky skin Holy got from her illness, but the pattern is only similar, not exactly the same. So most likely it's indeed an enemy Stand attack. Wonder if the user is the woman that turned the pages for Usagi at the registry.
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2024-05-16, 16:58 | Link #610 |
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It's that time of the month! Usagi is indeed the victim of a deadly stand attack.... one that seems to indiscriminately "infect" anyone who activates it! At first, Charming Man is skeptical of Usagi's claim of being attacked, but after watching events unfold, he has a change of heart and decides to help out using his own stand.... Bigmouth Strikes Again! He travels inside Usagi's body and confronts the enemy stand, but.... he ends up getting infected, too! And not just him, but even Dragona! How will our gang get out of this pickle....?!
BTW, at the end of the chapter, they mention that one of the stand's victims, the lady working at the registry, is the daughter of some big-shot politician. Methinks we just got a hint of who the user of this enemy stand is..... |
2024-05-17, 06:20 | Link #612 |
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Araki on some The Smiths grind it seems. Localized name be like Big Mouse Strikes Again. So essentially Mickey.
That's some problematic Stand, but getting it out will probably solve the situation. Though I also have no idea how will they get to the user. |
2024-05-17, 06:41 | Link #613 | |
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2024-06-18, 12:35 | Link #614 |
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The next chapter's out, and some very interesting developments take place. First, Jodio assists Dragona in removing the enemy stand from his body. However, removing Usagi's requires a trip to the hospital. Meanwhile, a new pair of characters appear, who review the security footage from the registry. One of them is apparently a government agent (named Bobby Jean), and he's accompanied by a mysterious girl who turns out to be the true user of the stand attacking Jodio's group (which is called Bags' Groove). Even scarier, the girl is the one who figures out that fake security footage was planted....
Back to our group, they arrive at the hospital, and encounter the congressman who's the father of the registry receptionist! His tragedy becomes an opportunity for our gang because, as it turns out, the lava rock guided them to this place for good reason: To literally seize the very land they sought by their fingertips....!!!! |
2024-06-20, 03:27 | Link #615 |
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Jodio saving Dragona by getting a piss droplet in his mouth.
Quite an eventful chapter, probably one of, if not the best one so far. Maybe it's too on the nose, but Bobby Jean having crosshairs on his hat is a sign he has a Stand that shoots? A peashooter? Doubt they have got the land just like that, but who knows. One way or another Howler members will be going after them. Instead of pursuing, they would be inviting. |
2024-07-18, 13:26 | Link #616 |
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Things are really picking up in the latest chapter! We finally get introduced to that Howler dude who's been in control of the lava rocks until recently (he basically looks like an older version of Giorno, lol). After coming across some financial setbacks, he gets in contact with his assassins, Bobby Jean and the girl, the latter's name being revealed to be Lulu. The enemies track our gang to the hospital, and manage to sniff them out! That's when Bobby Jean lets loose with his power, Glory Days (most likely based on this song)....!!!!
So a couple things: Looks like we got a glimpse of Howler's stand, which also seems to be earth/rock based? Secondly, when he gave his hitmen their orders, he specifically told Lulu to grab the lava rock. Perhaps he's afraid Bobby Jean may betray him....? |
2024-07-19, 04:25 | Link #617 |
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Acca Howler's design is like an awkward mixture of Gyro, Giorno, Fugo, Josuke... Probably the clothes are what makes it overkill though. I hope he at least delivers as some major or minor antagonist.
The crosshairs didn't lie, Bobby Jean utilizes his Stand ability with guns. It's questionable whether the actual gun or the silencer are part of it though, most likely only the bullets. Things are indeed picking up, which is great. |
2024-07-19, 06:39 | Link #618 | |
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2024-08-18, 14:28 | Link #619 |
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Hm, not much to say about the latest chapter. We've got an idea of how Bobby Jean's power works, at least (seems he controls the speed of his bullets), but our gang is still struggling to survive the onslaught. Jodio doesn't seem too worried though, so maybe he'll be the one to come up with a strategy to beat these guys. Also, poor Usagi.... the guy's really getting the worst of it, isn't he?
Oh, and I like the chemistry between Bobby Jean and Lulu. Part of me kinda hopes they don't get killed so they can join Jodio's gang instead, but knowing Araki, I'm not gonna hold my breath on that notion.... |
2024-08-18, 17:44 | Link #620 |
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Slowing down the bullets so much they can be dodged seems pretty stupid. It doesn't look like he can change their speed after they've been fired either or he would have done it as soon as they arrived to the other floor. Kinda seems like a useless stand so far.
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