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james0246 · 2012-07-11, 10:08

^I don't think it's really fair to throw Togashi into the mix. He's such an outlying piece of data that he skews all perception. (If anything, the little graphic proved to me that Kishimoto and Kubo should have more breaks, they could only help them at this stage

.)

That being said, Oda produces a quality product in a consistent manner for over a decade, so he is more than deserving of extra leeway in regards to breaks (whether they be work breaks or actual vacation time).

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Originally Posted by paradox13

He said he wanted 'Monet's help' with something..and he looked pretty serious about it. Then again Law always looks pretty serious.

I thought he was only trying to get Monet out of the lab so Chopper could make an antidote for the kids?

grey_1960 · 2012-07-11, 16:06

Chapter 674
That was not a bad chapter. Brown Beard showing up was shocking and disappointing for the Cool Brothers. This is whole things is turning out to be one giant gladiatorial ring. Smoker (If he gets his body back), Strawhats, Law, the new weapon, Monet, CC, and Vergo. Everyone in the New World gets to watch. I wonder what the match up is going to be like. I can't help but wonder if the Marines are intercepting the transmission has well? To think they would let this happen so close to their HQ. On the last page I can Identify Kidd and Big Mamma's crew, but who is that person on the lower right and who is the guy smoking the cigar?

paradox13 · 2012-07-11, 20:39

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who is that person on the lower right and who is the guy smoking the cigar?

In b4 Kaidou

ntherblast · 2012-07-11, 21:47

Looks like kid is missing his left eye?

nicepace · 2012-07-12, 02:26

Looks like there is something on Vergo face.. *it's a spoon or something

DawnEmperor · 2012-07-12, 03:58

For some reason, Nami's defensiveness of the children seemed to aggravate me a bit in this chapter(I mean, how else are they going to keep them under control).

marvelB · 2012-07-12, 09:43

^That depends, I guess. We don't know for sure if a Pacifista-level cyborg can destroy seastone. Still, Zoro's group is on their way to the lab, so they should be able to do something about those chains (heck, maybe even Chopper could do something about it since he hasn't been captured yet).....

BTW, something amusing that I didn't notice before was that Usopp's Firebird Star shrunk to the size of a little chick when Caesar nullified his attack!

And going back to those NW pirates shown at the end of the chapter: At first I thought that the long-haired guy at the lower-right panel was Hawkins, but then I recalled that he doesn't keep his sword sheathed on his back (and we already saw his post-skip design, whom still had the sword sheathed at his hips), so I guess he is a new guy (I still think the dude with the cigar may be Kaidou, though).....

golgo13 · 2012-07-12, 10:42

I'm gonna go out on a limb and guess that the person with the cigar is not Kaidou, unless that is the Yonkou Law wants to take out or we don't see this character again for a long time.

Kona · 2012-07-12, 11:13

Good chapter more Supernova being introduced again. I wonder how Luffy and co will escape.

james0246 · 2012-07-12, 13:28

In retrospect, I was kind of hoping that Franky would have developed some sort of internal air supply in case of emergencies. But, considering he was also taken out, I guess our cybernetic friend never considered he would run out of oxygen when traveling the sea

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ronin myael · 2012-07-13, 06:27

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Originally Posted by james0246

If anything, the little graphic proved to me that Kishimoto and Kubo should have more breaks, they could only help them at this stage

.

That being said, Oda produces a quality product in a consistent manner for over a decade, so he is more than deserving of extra leeway in regards to breaks (whether they be work breaks or actual vacation time).

i couldn't agree more. whenever oda takes one of his breaks, some readers would say that he's slacking since kishi and kubo almost never take personal breaks aside from the usual magazine breaks for holidays and stuff. but if you really think about it, taking a break or two actually helps these super busy manga authors unwind and get their creative juices flowing again. maintaining a long-running series for several years is no joke. the stress, deadlines, pressure from editors, competition from other series, can get pretty tiresome after a while. sure i'd miss reading op during one of these breaks but i actually understand why oda has to do it. he deserves some time for himself and his family. kishi and kubo need more breaks considering how their series have suffered quality-wise over the years.

marvelB · 2012-07-13, 13:25

Yeah, I also agree that Oda is deserving of his breaks. And that's all I'm going to say on that matter lest I get caught up in yet another debate on Oda's work ethics.

itachi-san314 · 2012-07-13, 13:33

^ heh, nothing to debate I would think... these mangakas work like crazy. anyone who doesn't want them to take breaks is just being selfish and unreasonable.

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Originally Posted by ronin myael

kishi and kubo need more breaks considering how their series have suffered quality-wise over the years.

that said, it doesn't necessarily mean that mangas like bleach and naruto would have improved much if kubo and kishimoto took more breaks. they still would have had the same bad storylines of fullbring and the first part of the 4th ninja war. those events were in their plans for a long time. i assume minor benefits like more detailed artwork and better dialogue would happen, but let's face it, bleach would still suck

Rainbowman · 2012-07-13, 15:06

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Originally Posted by aohige

When he was working on Strong World, he had seven breaks that year.
He had eight breaks the following year, but that was largely due to the four weeks break of time skip.

This year he's working on even more projects such as film Z, stage play, etc.
I expect his breaks to be 8~10 this year.

　　　　　　OP　　　Naruto　　　Bleach　　　HxH
1997　　　0 * * *
1998　　　0　　　　　*　　　　　　 *　　　　　　 3
1999　　　0　　　　　0　　　　　　 * 　　　　　 15
2000　　　0　　　　　2　　　　　　 *　　　　　　13
2001　　　1　　　　　2　　　　　　　0　　　　　　16
2002　　　2　　　　　3　　　　　　　0　　　　　　18　　　
2003　　　3　　　　　1　　　　　　　0　　　　　　10
2004　　　3　　　　　3　　　　　　　2　　　　　　26
2005　　　3　　　　　3　　　　　　　2　　　　　　17
2006　　　4　　　　　1　　　　　　　0　　　　　　44
2007　　　4　　　　　1　　　　　　　0　　　　　　40
2008　　　4　　　　　2　　　　　　　1　　　　　　28
2009　　　7　　　　　1　　　　　　　1　　　　　　47
2010　　　8　　　　　3　　　　　　　3　　　　　　28
2011　　　5　　　　　0　　　　　　　1　　　　　　31

Makes me wonder how many breaks Oda will be taking for the arc with the final battle that is said to be more epic than Marineford. Seeing as film Z will be more epic than Strong World, I would estimate 12 breaks for Oda this year.

In other news, does anyone know when Naruto will enter its final arc? I know Bleach has reached its final arc some time ago meaning that story won't be as long as One Piece or Naruto. If Naruto does reach its final arc, I hope it involves salvation against the Ten-Tailed Beast.

I don't know how popular HxH is, but that series seems to take the most breaks each year which can't be very productive, and I have experience on being lazy.

Kona · 2012-07-13, 20:04

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Originally Posted by Rainbowman

Makes me wonder how many breaks Oda will be taking for the arc with the final battle that is said to be more epic than Marineford. Seeing as film Z will be more epic than Strong World, I would estimate 12 breaks for Oda this year.

In other news, does anyone know when Naruto will enter its final arc? I know Bleach has reached its final arc some time ago meaning that story won't be as long as One Piece or Naruto. If Naruto does reach its final arc, I hope it involves salvation against the Ten-Tailed Beast.

I don't know how popular HxH is, but that series seems to take the most breaks each year which can't be very productive, and I have experience on being lazy.

Yeah HXH used to be very active years ago but it stopped now. Going on breaks.

ellifeedn · 2012-07-13, 20:47

We have a creepy looking guy with horns telling children he will give them candy if they go on his balloon ride. I'm surprised no one's commented on this.

Mateus · 2012-07-13, 22:30

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Originally Posted by ellifeedn

We have a creepy looking guy with horns telling children he will give them candy if they go on his balloon ride. I'm surprised no one's commented on this.

Marvel mentioned a few chapters back that CC looks more like a "Naruto" villain, so I assume that there would be some comparison between Clown and Orochimaru (who also 'likes' children).

aohige · 2012-07-14, 00:03

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Originally Posted by ronin myael

i couldn't agree more. whenever oda takes one of his breaks, some readers would say that he's slacking since kishi and kubo almost never take personal breaks aside from the usual magazine breaks for holidays and stuff. but if you really think about it, taking a break or two actually helps these super busy manga authors unwind and get their creative juices flowing again. maintaining a long-running series for several years is no joke. the stress, deadlines, pressure from editors, competition from other series, can get pretty tiresome after a while. sure i'd miss reading op during one of these breaks but i actually understand why oda has to do it. he deserves some time for himself and his family. kishi and kubo need more breaks considering how their series have suffered quality-wise over the years.

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Originally Posted by itachi-san314

^ heh, nothing to debate I would think... these mangakas work like crazy. anyone who doesn't want them to take breaks is just being selfish and unreasonable.

that said, it doesn't necessarily mean that mangas like bleach and naruto would have improved much if kubo and kishimoto took more breaks. they still would have had the same bad storylines of fullbring and the first part of the 4th ninja war. those events were in their plans for a long time. i assume minor benefits like more detailed artwork and better dialogue would happen, but let's face it, bleach would still suck

Oda's breaks are due to the fact he is more actively involved in outside projects such as the film and stage.
It does not mean he simply gets more rest than the other two.

Also,

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these mangakas work like crazy

Except Togashi and Hagiwara.

By the way, Akimoto currently holds the title of the longest consecutive running serialization without a single break in history.
Kochikame, despite having over 1700 chapters and running in Jump for 36 years, has never had a break.

He has a complete studio churning out manga like a machine, and has months in advance of stock chapters.

Dude's a living legend though, not a mere mortal.

marvelB · 2012-07-14, 09:15

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Originally Posted by aohige

Except Togashi and Hagiwara.

LOL, that reminds me, hasn't Bastard been on hiatus for like..... 2 or 3 years now?

But yeah, Hagiwara's actually WORSE than Togashi in that regard (he ain't known as Lazy Hagiwara for nothin').

marvelB · 2012-07-16, 09:38

Just bumping to put out a quick reminder:

REMEMBER, THERE IS NO OP CHAPTER THIS WEEK.

Which means we'll have to make do with other series this week. But don't worry, as there shall be a new chapter thread by next Wednesday.....

2012-07-12, 02:26	Link #45
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2012-07-11, 16:06	Link #42
grey_1960 Annie Leonhart Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Indiana	Chapter 674 That was not a bad chapter. Brown Beard showing up was shocking and disappointing for the Cool Brothers. This is whole things is turning out to be one giant gladiatorial ring. Smoker (If he gets his body back), Strawhats, Law, the new weapon, Monet, CC, and Vergo. Everyone in the New World gets to watch. I wonder what the match up is going to be like. I can't help but wonder if the Marines are intercepting the transmission has well? To think they would let this happen so close to their HQ. On the last page I can Identify Kidd and Big Mamma's crew, but who is that person on the lower right and who is the guy smoking the cigar?

2012-07-11, 21:47	Link #44
ntherblast Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007	Looks like kid is missing his left eye?

2012-07-12, 03:58	Link #46
DawnEmperor Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Somewhere	For some reason, Nami's defensiveness of the children seemed to aggravate me a bit in this chapter(I mean, how else are they going to keep them under control).

2012-07-12, 09:43	Link #47
marvelB Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005	^That depends, I guess. We don't know for sure if a Pacifista-level cyborg can destroy seastone. Still, Zoro's group is on their way to the lab, so they should be able to do something about those chains (heck, maybe even Chopper could do something about it since he hasn't been captured yet)..... BTW, something amusing that I didn't notice before was that Usopp's Firebird Star shrunk to the size of a little chick when Caesar nullified his attack! And going back to those NW pirates shown at the end of the chapter: At first I thought that the long-haired guy at the lower-right panel was Hawkins, but then I recalled that he doesn't keep his sword sheathed on his back (and we already saw his post-skip design, whom still had the sword sheathed at his hips), so I guess he is a new guy (I still think the dude with the cigar may be Kaidou, though).....

2012-07-12, 10:42	Link #48
golgo13 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: cali	I'm gonna go out on a limb and guess that the person with the cigar is not Kaidou, unless that is the Yonkou Law wants to take out or we don't see this character again for a long time.

2012-07-12, 11:13	Link #49
Kona Banned Join Date: Dec 2004	Good chapter more Supernova being introduced again. I wonder how Luffy and co will escape.

2012-07-12, 13:28	Link #50
james0246 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: East Cupcake	In retrospect, I was kind of hoping that Franky would have developed some sort of internal air supply in case of emergencies. But, considering he was also taken out, I guess our cybernetic friend never considered he would run out of oxygen when traveling the sea .

2012-07-13, 13:25	Link #52
marvelB Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005	Yeah, I also agree that Oda is deserving of his breaks. And that's all I'm going to say on that matter lest I get caught up in yet another debate on Oda's work ethics.

2012-07-13, 20:47	Link #56
ellifeedn Thinker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New York	We have a creepy looking guy with horns telling children he will give them candy if they go on his balloon ride. I'm surprised no one's commented on this.

2012-07-16, 09:38	Link #60
marvelB Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005	Just bumping to put out a quick reminder: REMEMBER, THERE IS NO OP CHAPTER THIS WEEK. Which means we'll have to make do with other series this week. But don't worry, as there shall be a new chapter thread by next Wednesday.....