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2004-05-18, 03:32 | Link #102 |
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If you read the last few books of Ai the tone of the story can turn quite dark. (the mermaid arc brought tear to my eyes ) Ken is definately able to do drama, although it's all up to the editors ehehhee
Speaking of Ai, i at first thought of it as a cheap Ah my Goddess rip off. But after I read through the whole thing I like it better then ah my goddess. There are more interesting things going on in Ai then stupid racing and inane plot in AMG. I meant the relationship between Bell and Kei goes from cute to "ghey". It's sadden me that the AMG OVA was why I like anime in the first place. Oh well at least the cat is kinda funny in recent arc ehehe, and Hilda is a far more competent villain that what her face demon (crap she is so bad I don't even remember her name). I think "God" should've just lay the smack down and recall all those welfare goddesses back to heaven to fix the world problem like famine in Africa, or fighting in the Middle East then to let them loiter around the house of that loser mechanics. BTW where the heaven is Negi's mom? I meant he never mention anything about her, not even in flash back. Hell, only his sister (if that's his biological sister, Asuna looks more like his sister then she) showed up for his graduation. What self respecting parents would miss their son graduation? Unless of course they are dead or dead beat. So where is his mom? It just bug me because Negi only care about his dad so I guess his mom is till alive...but he never care for her. He sleep with his sister, which makes one think that's all he got. But if his mom is still alive, wouldn't it be more logical to have him sleep with his mom instead? Furthermore, could his mom be TM's permanant partner? What happened if your perm partner die? Can you make a new contract? Questions questions ehhe although it kinda funny that Eva acts like his step mom. Wonder what will happen when the real mom shows up, I think there is gonna be one nasty fight...... |
2004-05-18, 08:06 | Link #103 | |
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And you're right, where IS his mom? His father had never been there with him ever since he was born, so I guess his mother died early on and his sister had to raise him (which explains their "closeness")... And since Negi doesn't remember her either he doesn't care about her that much... Something like that?
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After reading the first Tankubon, I now say "What's Love Hina"?
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2004-05-18, 08:47 | Link #105 | |
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2004-05-18, 12:18 | Link #107 |
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Also there is this myterious Nun that showed up in a picnic once that was never explain. Most people will missed her cuz she was so small in the panel but she was there talking to the girls.
Anyway Eva says she is strongest under full moon so I guess she is not the stongest when she beated "2 faces". I don't think I see any full moon. BTW do you have the romaji pronounciation of that white hair kid? He is just bad arse. Look kinda like Zero in Ai and probably just as cruel and powerful. I am glad that Mr. Red Pine actually put in some male rivals in the series like dog boi and white hair. It really spice things up. Poll: how many think Ms. "thousand grass" is the stupidest character so far. I think Chachamaru should've cut her head off eehehee to Sydney2k: No this is Mr. A ........X Men heheeheh |
2004-05-18, 14:04 | Link #108 | |
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2004-05-19, 01:14 | Link #110 |
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A friend of mine Had Mahou Sensei Negima in class today and I got to read about half of the first volume....and I have to say I really Enjoyed it. I Like Asuna and Negima relationship(Even though so far Asuna reminds me alot of Naru). And all the cute girls.....the Libarian Girl is really cute .
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2004-05-19, 07:40 | Link #111 |
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Magister Negi Magi might have hidden depths to it - but it remains to be seen whether Akamatsu has the bravery to further explore it and leave behind themes that have been proved to serve him well - the harem them, and the usual fanservice, and usual style of humour.
From what we have seen in Love Hina, I wouldn't expect too much - LH had alot of potential but I think Akamatsu chose to be safe with the material he had. Of course, I would be very happy if Akamatsu proves me wrong in Magister Negi Magi. Anyway, does anyone notice who were with Setsuna when she appears at Konoka's home for the first time (in the flashback)? They look really familiar and hinted at a pair of Aoyama sisters who we know so well... |
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2004-05-19, 09:21 | Link #114 | |
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[ontopic] after reading Negima, I feel like im reading Love Hina all over again I was expecting something different.....well, on the good note.....Shinobu is being replaced by Nodoka as "my favorite shy girl" |
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2004-05-19, 09:41 | Link #115 | ||
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I am actually on record as saying I didn't mind Del Rey editing the artwork- but not becuase I am a prude or anything, but because the story is so good the fan service isn't needed. It's the fan service that stops it being enjoyed by young teens- well, they still can, but it's the plastic wrapping and label that deters some possible customers. But, when you look at the first volume, there's stuff you can't disguise, it's too blatant and in your face. Quote:
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2004-05-19, 22:06 | Link #118 |
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I read chapter 50, but I don't see why they can't be the Aoyama sisyters.
They certainly looks like them, but without the bird is hard to tell. Setsuna certainly use the same style as Mokoto. Although Setsuna can cast spell, which is something Mokoto can't do. (Maybe is from her ____ bloodline). BTW I think the next story arc (the main one anyway, I am sure Ken will put in some filler fan services and comedy) may involve the relationship between the war 20 years ago and Asuna. She seems to have some connection with someone in that old photo that include Thousand Master, and a bunch of other important looking characters when they were young. Want to bet which one of them may be her father eeheeh |
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2004-05-20, 02:14 | Link #120 |
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Just how much more original can characters be after 6000 years of human literature I wonder? I am afraid we'll reach a point when all we will read are rehash of older work. When you come to think about it, even Harry Potter himself is not too original. I mean how many times do you see a character that is very good at something that is destine to be the best in his field, and character who has mysterious pass that hinted at his "dark side" tendancy (cough A...Skywalker cough).
I admitt Ken is obsessed with little girl and panties which does not necessary make his work great. On the other hand I like the direction of Negi because is unpredictable. I am getting really bore with fighting genry (DBZ syndrome), Mystery genry (the killer is amoung one of us cliche), sport genry (loser team beats "Lakers" at the last episode bull shit). I just wish that Negi won't just have to fall for Asuna at the end because that's just Love Hina Again (and that OVA blows goat). Negima is, to quote a famous idiot, a box of chocolate...... since it doesn't seem to have any constraint at all. The apparent lack of a central plot can be a good thing sometimes for a series' longivity (just look at The Simpsons). Of course, it takes great skill to pull that off. Now as to crossing over between Love Hina and Negima, is cool to see how our beloved characters in Love Hina are doing. However, with 31 characters to portray, Ken has a lots of work to do. Also, having old characters in the story will just destroy any chance newer characters having their own spot light. Cameo probably will limit the damage to the minimal, although if Ken is bold enough he might just make Mutsume Negi's mom hahaha |
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