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DragonOsman · 2017-06-24, 08:08

@Obelisk: You're entitled to your opinion on the manga. And yeah, it's bound to have its bad moments. But the adaptation is still an adaptation and the fact the said adaptation did take liberties to change stuff is already bad IMO. All that stuff about whether the anime made it better or not comes afterwards (to me, at least).

By the way, I love the YGO theme.

Mad Pierrot · 2017-06-30, 18:16

I think every adaptation of Kenshin has their plus and their cons. Watsuki admitted he originally planned to kill

Spoiler for spoiler:

Meanwhile, while the last two OVAs had nice tones about Kenshin and Kaoru's relationship (especially that deleted scene), I felt Kenshin leaving Kaoru and Kenji felt out of character considering the whole point about his training with Hiko was about Kenshin obtaining his will to live (which is further reinforced in the Jinchu) and that there people who care about him, most notably Kaoru. The prequel OVAs was probably one of the best OVAs I've seen, they still have flaws like Kenshin getting his ass kicked in the four episode and somehow surviving despite how much blood he lost.

grecefar · 2017-06-30, 21:24

oh reading the commentaries is good to know that the reflection OVA don't matter and the manga is going in another direction.

Mad Pierrot · 2017-07-01, 16:48

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Originally Posted by grecefar

oh reading the commentaries is good to know that the reflection OVA don't matter and the manga is going in another direction.

Reflections is quite controversial, but if you haven't watched, I still recommend you to give it a look. It has some strong points.

Guardian Enzo · 2017-07-28, 11:59

Has there been a status update on this that I missed? Haven't seen anything official for months.

Arabesque · 2017-07-28, 21:38

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Originally Posted by Guardian Enzo

Has there been a status update on this that I missed? Haven't seen anything official for months.

Nothing as of yet, it seems like it is going to be some time before we get another update on the status of the series sadly :/

But man, the wait is a killer ...

Arabesque · 2017-08-02, 09:03

haha, its been less than a week and now we got some news again lol

Serialization for the Hokkaido Arc will be starting in Jump SQ Oct. issue, which is out on the 4th of September.

Since September 4th is a Monday, that means that the Viz edition of English Shonen Jump should announce it being picked up an issue before (so August 28th), so we will be having a reliable English translation as well.

sorry for the double post, but figured folks want to know when the manga will start.

grecefar · 2017-08-02, 10:17

Well it give me an excuse to watch/read kenshin again and recall~

Sixth · 2017-08-02, 11:39

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Originally Posted by Arabesque

haha, its been less than a week and now we got some news again lol

Serialization for the Hokkaido Arc will be starting in Jump SQ Oct. issue, which is out on the 4th of September.

Since September 4th is a Monday, that means that the Viz edition of English Shonen Jump should announce it being picked up an issue before (so August 28th), so we will be having a reliable English translation as well.

sorry for the double post, but figured folks want to know when the manga will start.

Thanks for the update. So i guess this is monthly?

Guardian Enzo · 2017-08-02, 11:59

Indeed, thank you very much for that update.

As far as I know it's been scheduled as a monthly since it was announced.

germanturkey · 2017-08-02, 12:10

ugh. monthly. i went through that nightmare with Claymore. freaking 6 years of my life was dedicated to reading a chapter a month.

Obelisk ze Tormentor · 2017-08-02, 12:51

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ugh. monthly. i went through that nightmare with Claymore. freaking 6 years of my life was dedicated to reading a chapter a month.

As someone who follows (good) mangas with slow releases like Arpeggio of Blue Steel and Break/Broken Blade, monthly manga is not a big deal. Life itself will provide enough distraction while waiting for new chapters to come.

Arabesque · 2017-08-02, 13:55

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Originally Posted by Sixth

Thanks for the update. So i guess this is monthly?

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Originally Posted by Guardian Enzo

Indeed, thank you very much for that update.

As far as I know it's been scheduled as a monthly since it was announced.

No problem

Yeah, it had been announced to be a monthly series since the start.

Which makes sense considering that Watsuki's health wouldn't allow for him going weekly ever again, his relationship with the magazine (he had been one of their hard hitters from day one), that every Kenshin spin off in modern times was published in SQ.

So at the very least, the Hokkaido Arc serialization should be getting the prime time treatment.

The only odd thing is that it skipped the Spring window when it was announced and by the time it is out it would be late Summer/early Fall. Though I guess it might have just been that they needed some more time to prepare.

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Originally Posted by grecefar

Well it give me an excuse to watch/read kenshin again and recall~

Always a good excuse for more Kenshin :V

Guardian Enzo · 2017-08-02, 20:36

I may already have rewatched Kenshin more than any other anime. I've kind of resolved not to do it again until a continuation/reboot is announced.

germanturkey · 2017-08-02, 22:04

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Originally Posted by Obelisk ze Tormentor

As someone who follows (good) mangas with slow releases like Arpeggio of Blue Steel and Break/Broken Blade, monthly manga is not a big deal. Life itself will provide enough distraction while waiting for new chapters to come.

i exaggerated a little. it was actually a great way to keep track of time. i was in undergrad and grad school at that point, and every chapter meant a month closer to finishing.

when Amanchu went quarterly though..

I actually reread most of kenshin earlier in the spring to prep myself for this. i don't think i need to rewatch much of the show though.

Obelisk ze Tormentor · 2017-08-02, 22:15

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Originally Posted by germanturkey

I actually reread most of kenshin earlier in the spring to prep myself for this. i don't think i need to rewatch much of the show though.

Yeah, Hokkaido arc is manga continuation so the manga is the one that matters. And for me it's easier to re-read the manga coz I just need to take the volumes from my shelf and read it rather than playing the anime episodes yet again.

Mad Pierrot · 2017-08-03, 15:35

So from Ashitaro part 2

Spoiler for spoiler about finale:

Mad Pierrot · 2017-08-12, 16:35

A little offtopic but what would you call Kenshin's Hiryusen move he used to weaken Enishi's senses? Is it some kind of asspull or do samurais often practice Nuttou?

germanturkey · 2017-08-14, 23:20

i don't think samurai typically practice sheathing their swords really fast.

Arabesque · 2017-08-28, 14:15

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Originally Posted by Arabesque

Since September 4th is a Monday, that means that the Viz edition of English Shonen Jump should announce it being picked up an issue before (so August 28th), so we will be having a reliable English translation as well.

Just a small update, but Viz's August 28th issue preview confirms that they will be picking up the series.

2017-06-24, 08:08	Link #41
DragonOsman Dragon King Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia Age: 34	@Obelisk: You're entitled to your opinion on the manga. And yeah, it's bound to have its bad moments. But the adaptation is still an adaptation and the fact the said adaptation did take liberties to change stuff is already bad IMO. All that stuff about whether the anime made it better or not comes afterwards (to me, at least). By the way, I love the YGO theme. __________________

2017-06-30, 18:16	Link #42
Mad Pierrot Corrupted fool Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: I'm everywhere Age: 33	I think every adaptation of Kenshin has their plus and their cons. Watsuki admitted he originally planned to kill Spoiler for spoiler: Kaoru as part of Enishi's revenge but Kyoto's happy ending made him change that. While Watsuki noted this consecutive revelations about Kaoru's state some readers feel disappointing, I felt it at least gave Enishi more humanity because he was still suffering from posttraumatic disorder. Meanwhile, while the last two OVAs had nice tones about Kenshin and Kaoru's relationship (especially that deleted scene), I felt Kenshin leaving Kaoru and Kenji felt out of character considering the whole point about his training with Hiko was about Kenshin obtaining his will to live (which is further reinforced in the Jinchu) and that there people who care about him, most notably Kaoru. The prequel OVAs was probably one of the best OVAs I've seen, they still have flaws like Kenshin getting his ass kicked in the four episode and somehow surviving despite how much blood he lost.

2017-08-02, 09:03	Link #47
Arabesque Licensed Hunter-a-holic Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: United Kingdom Age: 35	haha, its been less than a week and now we got some news again lol Serialization for the Hokkaido Arc will be starting in Jump SQ Oct. issue, which is out on the 4th of September. Since September 4th is a Monday, that means that the Viz edition of English Shonen Jump should announce it being picked up an issue before (so August 28th), so we will be having a reliable English translation as well. sorry for the double post, but figured folks want to know when the manga will start. __________________

2017-08-02, 12:10	Link #51
germanturkey Udon-YAAAAAAAA Join Date: Jan 2008 Age: 35	ugh. monthly. i went through that nightmare with Claymore. freaking 6 years of my life was dedicated to reading a chapter a month. __________________ Aria is the best series EVER. Rewatch Origination with me. Blessed are those who listen to headphones, for they listen to the sound of heaven.

2017-08-03, 15:35	Link #57
Mad Pierrot Corrupted fool Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: I'm everywhere Age: 33	So from Ashitaro part 2 Spoiler for spoiler about finale: this takes place after the final chapter of the manga but Yahiko just gives Kenshin back the sakabato like nothing?

2017-06-30, 21:24	Link #43
grecefar Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Blue Notes Blues	oh reading the commentaries is good to know that the reflection OVA don't matter and the manga is going in another direction.

2017-08-02, 10:17	Link #48
grecefar Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Blue Notes Blues	Well it give me an excuse to watch/read kenshin again and recall~

2017-08-12, 16:35	Link #58
Mad Pierrot Corrupted fool Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: I'm everywhere Age: 33	A little offtopic but what would you call Kenshin's Hiryusen move he used to weaken Enishi's senses? Is it some kind of asspull or do samurais often practice Nuttou?

2017-08-14, 23:20	Link #59
germanturkey Udon-YAAAAAAAA Join Date: Jan 2008 Age: 35	i don't think samurai typically practice sheathing their swords really fast. __________________ Aria is the best series EVER. Rewatch Origination with me. Blessed are those who listen to headphones, for they listen to the sound of heaven.