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salamander750 · 2017-04-08, 10:36

Oh yeah, that 's the one I refer too.

dark44 · 2017-04-08, 14:37

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Originally Posted by KiharaRonin

We don't know why it chose Touma and what purpose it chose him for.

Some other stuff we don't know or that needs to happen includes:
-A lot about Laura
-Most of Index's past
-Most about Accelerator's past
-Aiwass' purpose
-Kumokawa Seria's past with Kamijou
-Touma needs to remember Misaki
-Kihara Yuuitsu's fate
-What happened to Thor
-The identity of Aihana Etsu
-Aogami Pierce's real name (could go hand in hand with what's above it)
-The actual possibility of Level 6, since we've seen Magic Gods already
-What is the full purpose of the Imaginary Number School Distract
-Fran needs to admit her love to Kamisato and return to the faction, since Fran may have the most developed romance in the series
I'm sure there's more but I can think of anything right now. It should be noted that most of this won't fit in with the Aleister Arc at all. Some stuff like #6, Kumokawa Seria, and Touma and Misaki could fit into it's own volume.

About, IT and Dragons, I doubt that will be revealed soon. I stil think Mina will tell Touma about IB's importance to Aleister.

It should also be noted we are close to Christmas. I doubt this arc will last until then, but Christianity is a major series plotpoint so I doubt Kamachi will let Christmas go by.

i really hope we dont see Kamisato again and his harem cause kamachi make them op they almost trashed every one else

Requiem-x · 2017-04-08, 15:23

... It's time

First Teru's flashback in Saki and now this. 2017 is going to be the year of reveals at tis rate.

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So Maika is the one that's attacked... Makes sense; its the foolproof way of striking at Tsuchimikado.
Mina Mathers... what other names from the Golden Dawn/Rosicrucians will we come up.
Aleister's tale...Will Heaven Canceller; Noukan and High Priest become relevent to this tale?

Too many things to wait for. I'll echo everyone else's thoughts that Kamachi might just bait again but I still have faith in the robot!

Let's look at it this way: Will we learn more about IB (In this volume in particular)? Unlikely, since Touma's priority will be saving Maika. Will we learn more about Crowley and his plan? This is his arc, so hell yes, we will. Even in the worst case scenario, there's something to look forward to.

Maybe not the old man himself, but magic gods as a whole could be relevant to Crowley's tale.

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Prepare for the ultimate info dump, mainly since vague hints and sparse pieces of backstory have been the only information given us so far about Aleister.

I'm glad that things are picking up, I just hope this doesn't turn into a repeat of when Touma, Accelerator, and Shiage were all holed up inside his dorm listening to Birdway for a third or half a volume.

That said, I'm pretty excited about this.

Even if we get that much of an infodump, it should be more exciting, because it will most likely be new information rather than a summary of the plot and magic mechanics so far (though I did need it at the time), and maybe old stuff will be put in context.

OH&S · 2017-04-10, 05:17

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NT18 Cover

Reposting what itine posted in the News thread.

This only raises expectations for the novel.

LazyHunter · 2017-04-10, 05:48

It's always weird to see Aleister not upside down. It's great that we got to see him in a cover, though.

Tiken · 2017-04-10, 07:47

Ahh, I see, so Aleister's Karma magic allows him to make his nose disappear. Definitely didn't see that one coming. (I'm just joking obviously, he never had a nose to begin with

just like a certain someone who shall not be named.)

KiharaRonin · 2017-04-10, 08:01

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Originally Posted by LazyHunter

It's always weird to see Aleister not upside down. It's great that we got to see him in a cover, though.

It's great to see him have major impact on a volume in general. This cover reminds me of that menacing Othi-chan cover NT9 had.

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Originally Posted by Tiken

Ahh, I see, so Aleister's Karma magic allows him to make his nose disappear. Definitely didn't see that one coming. (I'm just joking obviously, he never had a nose to begin with

just like a certain someone who shall not be named.)

Be careful, even if you don't say a name, the universe may still know.

The One Above God · 2017-04-10, 08:22

Holy shit, that cover! I was already pretty hyped for this one, and then I see Aleister in that cover? Whew, looks like shit's really going down this volume.

KiharaRonin · 2017-04-10, 08:41

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Originally Posted by The One Above God

Holy shit, that cover! I was already pretty hyped for this one, and then I see Aleister in that cover? Whew, looks like shit's really going down this volume.

I'm thinking this arc will be on par with the GREMLIN Arc and if so, hopefully what follows doesn't underwelm.

Loremaster · 2017-04-10, 08:55

The hype is real, finally some progress on the main points of this series.

Marcus H. · 2017-04-10, 09:20

I seriously get chills whenever I see that picture of Aleister.
It's like he's telling us, "Here's the endgame, non-Thelemic bitches."

entei08 · 2017-04-10, 10:45

The hair is just so magnificent.

Seafoam · 2017-04-10, 11:19

It's almost hilarious how we go from a volume of Touma constantly talking about Fran's butt, to potentially the most serious volume of the series so quickly.

Natsurin · 2017-04-10, 11:20

It's typical Kamachi, really.

I just hope it'll live to the hype it's building up unlike far too many previous NT volumes. Ugh.

Requiem-x · 2017-04-10, 11:36

After all these years, the time has come... at long last, Tsuchimikado's own warning comes to pass. Its time to break Crowley's illusions!!!! But first, catgirls

Honestly, I don't expect more intensity than NT9, but damn, it still feels satisfying to reach this stage.

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Originally Posted by Seafoam

It's almost hilarious how we go from a volume of Touma constantly talking about Fran's butt, to potentially the most serious volume of the series so quickly.

Have you read the virtual-on crossover? Kamachi's a lunatic always trying to catch you off guard.

Seafoam · 2017-04-10, 11:39

I guess I'm just used to the less-serious tones that we've gotten recently. It's been almost 3 years since we've had a big arc.

KiharaRonin · 2017-04-10, 12:07

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I guess I'm just used to the less-serious tones that we've gotten recently. It's been almost 3 years since we've had a big arc.

I'm sure the light tone will still be there since even the Magic God Othinus Arc was littered with silliness. Roberto Katze, Touma waking up in between Lessar and Levinia, the bikini shop, Kumokawa Maria, Othinus' clothing, Touma accidentally touching Index's chest, etc. Probably the prologue with Motoharu and Fran will have the two fill Touma, Index and Othinus in with lots of "you know this girl" and headbiting. Some lewd Fran stuff or something. Touma will probably faceplant into Mina's chest.

Remember that this is the same Kamachi who wrote a post-apocalyptic monster invasion and heatwave with lewd Seria and a seethrough shirt scene. The world is against him and Touma is concerned about Othinus' outfit. St. Germain is holding people captive while 15 cm Othinus is inside Touma's scuba gear. I don't even need to say more.

vixyw · 2017-04-10, 13:22

Dat cover. Fells like he's saying "Bow to me, petty mortals, for I am the almighty Aleister Crowley, the Alpha and Omega of both Science and Magic! Beg for your lives! MWAHA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!!!"

Okay, joking aside, I wonder if Kazakiri will make an appearance this volume or later this arc. After all, she IS one of Aleister's trumps. And if he's using her, it's going to be her FUSE=Kasakiri form, which will make Last Order sick again, which brings Accel to the spotlight once more down the line.

alex_drian · 2017-04-11, 02:24

A good change of the 2 past convers with fanservice

KiharaRonin · 2017-04-11, 09:00

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A good change of the 2 past covers with fanservice

I hate when the covers include fanservice because it seems like bait. A cover showing an Element for NT16 would've looked awesome.

2017-04-10, 08:22	Link #68
The One Above God Kamijou Join Date: May 2014 Location: I'm Everywhere	Holy shit, that cover! I was already pretty hyped for this one, and then I see Aleister in that cover? Whew, looks like shit's really going down this volume. __________________ *"I'll destroy that illusion!"*

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Marcus H. Princess or Plunderer? Join Date: May 2009 Location: the Philippines	I seriously get chills whenever I see that picture of Aleister. It's like he's telling us, "Here's the endgame, non-Thelemic bitches." __________________ Continuing: White Sand Aquatope (6/24) and Vanitas S2 (0/12), The Vampire Dies in No Time S2 and Bofuri S2 (3/12). 2021: Restaurant to Another World S2 (3/12), takt Op. Destiny (1/12) and Taisho Maiden Fairy Tale (1/12). 2022: Yuusha Yamemasu (1/12), Kaguya-sama S3, Mob Psycho 100 III (Oct06), Bleach: 1000 Year Blood War (2/13) and Chainsaw Man (6/12). Spring 2023: Yamada-kun to Lv999 no Koi wo Suru, Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Punch! (4/12), Skip to Loafer, Tonikaku Kawaii S2 (1/12), Otonari ni Ginga (5/12) and Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia (3/13). Contact me on Wikia and MyAnimeList. Anime List Status ~ Watching: 33. Completed: 468. Plan to watch: 39.

2017-04-08, 10:36	Link #61
salamander750 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Viet Nam	Oh yeah, that 's the one I refer too.

2017-04-10, 05:48	Link #65
LazyHunter Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Spain	It's always weird to see Aleister not upside down. It's great that we got to see him in a cover, though.

2017-04-10, 07:47	Link #66
Tiken Supreme Coconut Edgelord Join Date: Aug 2015	Ahh, I see, so Aleister's Karma magic allows him to make his nose disappear. Definitely didn't see that one coming. (I'm just joking obviously, he never had a nose to begin with just like a certain someone who shall not be named.)

2017-04-10, 08:55	Link #70
Loremaster He who writes too much. Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: United Kingdom Age: 32	The hype is real, finally some progress on the main points of this series.

2017-04-10, 10:45	Link #72
entei08 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Perth, Australia	The hair is just so magnificent.

2017-04-10, 11:19	Link #73
Seafoam 『Lolimancer』 Graphic Designer Join Date: Apr 2014	It's almost hilarious how we go from a volume of Touma constantly talking about Fran's butt, to potentially the most serious volume of the series so quickly.

2017-04-10, 11:39	Link #76
Seafoam 『Lolimancer』 Graphic Designer Join Date: Apr 2014	I guess I'm just used to the less-serious tones that we've gotten recently. It's been almost 3 years since we've had a big arc.

2017-04-10, 13:22	Link #78
vixyw Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Brazil	Dat cover. Fells like he's saying "Bow to me, petty mortals, for I am the almighty Aleister Crowley, the Alpha and Omega of both Science and Magic! Beg for your lives! MWAHA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!!!" Okay, joking aside, I wonder if Kazakiri will make an appearance this volume or later this arc. After all, she IS one of Aleister's trumps. And if he's using her, it's going to be her FUSE=Kasakiri form, which will make Last Order sick again, which brings Accel to the spotlight once more down the line.

2017-04-11, 02:24	Link #79
alex_drian Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015	A good change of the 2 past convers with fanservice