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Obelisk ze Tormentor · 2017-02-22, 23:58

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Originally Posted by Kazu-kun

It's not a matter of POV. Being the protagonist is a narrative role.

And Tatsumi fulfilled that role to some good degree.

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Originally Posted by Kazu-kun

That could have been an interesting setup if his village was actually relevant to the story somehow and not just a throw away excuse to insert Tatsumi into the story.

Why the village relevancy is important to MC-ness all of a sudden? It's there to give motivation to Tatsumi and that's it. Amuro's mom and hometown in MSG was also irrelevant in the grand scheme of things as the story progressed. Sayla's background is a lot more interesting, yet Amuro is still the ultimate MC of the story without problems.

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Originally Posted by Kazu-kun

It's not up to us to decide. The story ultimately chooses the MC on its own.

The story is conflicted about the MC. If it's not, there would be no confusion amongst fans to name the definitive MC of the story. Simply looking around in AgK forums & chats will give you the idea that Akame is not as definitive an MC in AgK as you like to think.

All in all, it goes back to my point that the whole "true MC thing" is arguable which is my point. This argument alone can go on and on because of it, but I don't really want to involve myself further since it's already done repeatedly in the past.

Rising Dragon · 2017-02-23, 00:38

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Originally Posted by bastek66

Looks like Takahiro is starting new series, probably a sequel/spin off of AgK with artist Strelka - "Hinowa ga Yuku". Well, previous heroine is there...

Spoiler for page from manga:

The title is even in the same style as AgK!. Hinowa ga Yuku! translates into "Hinowa Conquers!" Definitely a sequel of sorts. Probably something like UQ Holder is to Negima.

Kazu-kun · 2017-02-23, 01:08

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Originally Posted by Obelisk ze Tormentor

And Tatsumi fulfilled that role to some good degree.

All he did was being a POV character. Through him we got to know the other remembers. That's pretty much all he did, plot-wise.

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The story is conflicted about the MC. If it's not, there would be no confusion amongst fans to name the definitive MC of the story. Simply looking around in AgK forums & chats will give you the idea that Akame is not as definitive an MC in AgK as you like to think.

The story is not conflicted. Takahiro might be conflicted, but the story is clear enough. The story chooses the MC depending on what the story is trying to say and who are the characters who symbolize those themes. It also depends on the conflicts. What is the main conflict (not just the physical conflict but the conflict of world-views) and who are the characters who resolve it, that sort of thing.

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All in all, it goes back to my point that the whole "true MC thing" is arguable which is my point. This argument alone can go on and on because of it, but I don't really want to involve myself further since it's already done repeatedly in the past.

I don't see the ambiguity. Tatsumi got the most screentime, but he never really had the role of the MC on its true meaning.

Obelisk ze Tormentor · 2017-02-23, 01:31

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Originally Posted by Rising Dragon

The title is even in the same style as AgK!. Hinowa ga Yuku! translates into "Hinowa Conquers!" Definitely a sequel of sorts. Probably something like UQ Holder is to Negima.

Interesting. Btw, since you’re comparing the new AgK manga to UQ Holder, are you following UQ? If so, is it a direct sequel to the previous story or is it following new MCs with old characters as cameos like GBFT? Just curious.

Rising Dragon · 2017-02-23, 01:36

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Originally Posted by Obelisk ze Tormentor

Interesting. Btw, since you’re comparing the new AgK manga to UQ Holder, are you following UQ? If so, is it a direct sequel to the previous story or is it following new MCs with old characters as cameos like GBFT? Just curious.

I'm not, actually, but I'd describe UQ Holder is a distant sequel, I think. A lot like GBFT, but with a longer amount of time set between the two stories.

Kyero Fox · 2017-03-14, 11:03

Until they Retcon Leona and make her alive I don't give a damn about the happy endings for everyone else when Mine gets to live.

Diluc · 2017-03-14, 12:29

Considering the author is one easy guy to dispose his characters let's hope the new girls main casts get killed and replaced by far more interesting looking people, their design so dork...i can't stand iit

Mad Pierrot · 2017-04-14, 10:33

Remember the group that appeared in the series shipping Tatsumi and Mein? I thought they would have a big impact or had a secret agenda but....

Kuroageha · 2017-04-14, 16:31

They were pointless buy some people expected them to be relevant.

dragon1412 · 2017-04-15, 09:49

wah, the art is rather...... average isn't it. I found it weird nobody comment on the art

Grand-Chariot-Wave · 2017-06-22, 23:12

If anyone cares, chapter 1 for the "sequel" series is out and someone makes an appearance at the end.

Diluc · 2017-06-23, 00:03

^would you like to make some summary of it?

Icannot finf the sequel chapter anywhere

Grand-Chariot-Wave · 2017-06-23, 01:23

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Originally Posted by Roxis

^would you like to make some summary of it?

I cannot find the sequel chapter anywhere

Try the AGK Subreddit

Diluc · 2017-06-27, 19:00

Okay...the art actually is not bad the artist mistakenly was presented wrong picture promo.
The plot is interesting basically we now on sengoku japan setting with 24 country at warring era after the rome empire esque from original series.
What i dislike here the main title changed Akame into Hinowa. I prefer Akame ga crush than Hinowa as Akame was the heroine and her name has been used as main title for two times, it should be franchise flag.

foxbox360 · 2017-06-27, 19:22

Akame is in this story, lets be thankful. She probably be a secondary character this time around since it take place right after the end of the first series.

wuhugm · 2017-06-27, 21:36

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Originally Posted by foxbox360

Akame is in this story, lets be thankful. She probably be a secondary character this time around since it take place right after the end of the first series.

She was a secondary character the first time around too

Diluc · 2017-06-27, 22:04

Someone please create Hinowa thread, i can't because i am using phone now.

Triok123 · 2017-06-28, 05:56

it seems that the artist is also starting a new series http://blog.livedoor.jp/pikaddb/archives/50300511.html

foxbox360 · 2017-06-28, 06:16

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Originally Posted by wuhugm

She was a secondary character the first time around too

you right

Tenzen12 · 2017-06-28, 07:57

What about prequel manga, did she managed matter there?

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Diluc Darkhero of Monstadt Join Date: May 2015 Location: rich mansion with maids	Considering the author is one easy guy to dispose his characters let's hope the new girls main casts get killed and replaced by far more interesting looking people, their design so dork...i can't stand iit

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Mad Pierrot Corrupted fool Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: I'm everywhere Age: 33	Remember the group that appeared in the series shipping Tatsumi and Mein? I thought they would have a big impact or had a secret agenda but....

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Grand-Chariot-Wave Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015	If anyone cares, chapter 1 for the "sequel" series is out and someone makes an appearance at the end.

2017-06-23, 00:03	Link #11792
Diluc Darkhero of Monstadt Join Date: May 2015 Location: rich mansion with maids	^would you like to make some summary of it? Icannot finf the sequel chapter anywhere

2017-06-27, 19:00	Link #11794
Diluc Darkhero of Monstadt Join Date: May 2015 Location: rich mansion with maids	Okay...the art actually is not bad the artist mistakenly was presented wrong picture promo. The plot is interesting basically we now on sengoku japan setting with 24 country at warring era after the rome empire esque from original series. What i dislike here the main title changed Akame into Hinowa. I prefer Akame ga crush than Hinowa as Akame was the heroine and her name has been used as main title for two times, it should be franchise flag.

2017-06-27, 22:04	Link #11797
Diluc Darkhero of Monstadt Join Date: May 2015 Location: rich mansion with maids	Someone please create Hinowa thread, i can't because i am using phone now.

2017-06-28, 05:56	Link #11798
Triok123 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013	it seems that the artist is also starting a new series http://blog.livedoor.jp/pikaddb/archives/50300511.html