(L) Negima Manga Discussion

[Nanaya]

Originally Posted by Giriath

The thing that irks me the most in these recent chapters is how everyone-including Negi himself-behaves as if Yuna's bullets made him temporarily revert to "human". It would be nonsensical if his newly acquired immortality, physical strength and regenerative abilities were so fickle. It could indeed be argued that even if Magia Erebia is an innate part of his body now, like the ability to channel and manipulate Ki or other magical energies, the bullets' sealing effect would make him unable to do so.

However, that should not alter the permanent alterations it has already done to his body.

I hope people don't forget the fact that Evangeline is not human. And when she has zero magic, she is just as weak as a mere human, notwithstanding the fact that she is not a human.

[TnAdct1]

A spoiler pic for chapter 348 is out.

Spoiler for 348:

I really hope a Pactio with Akira will be the thing that will finally bring this arc to an end (either with her beating the crap out of the idiots responsible for this mess or her Pactio kiss being mistaken as Negi revealing that she's the girl he has feelings for).

[Renegade334]

Negima ch.348:

Spoiler:

Or how to impale Negi-kun with a spring onion.



Chapter ends with preparations for a pactio with Akira.

[Shadow5YA]

FATALITY

Seriously, this is dragging out for way too long now. I just want this hunt to be over with already.

[Von Himmel]

I think this gonna be over after 2-3 more chapters...with probably the last one being delayed by the usual Akamatsu's break, leaving us with a cliffhanger

[ChronoReverse]

Eh, I'm finding this hilarious. You need breather arcs between action.

[Naoe Yamato]

Oh... a pactio with Akira, I was waiting for this a lot!!!
Chamo is fantastic like always: "well, putting that aside you too should smooch". A really good move!

[TheCuriousFan]

Negi really should have used Perpetual Lightning Form and/or Wind Arrows to run away this chapter.....

[Sumeragi]

Originally Posted by TheCuriousFan

Negi really should have used Perpetual Lightning Form and/or Wind Arrows to run away this chapter.....

I thought.....

Spoiler for Wait a sec:

His magic was sealed

[Kurush]

Originally Posted by Sumeragi

I thought.....

Spoiler for Wait a sec:

His magic was sealed

It was. Yuuna used her magic artifact to fire nullifying bullets at him.

[Sumeragi]

Originally Posted by Kurush

It was. Yuuna used her magic artifact to fire nullifying bullets at him.

Yeah I know, just saying.


Anyway, I'm loving this arc. After that very long and serious Magic World, I rather have a long detour. Chisame says it the best: "They wanted to bring you back here. To the daily life here at Mahora Academy. So you can do stupid things with your friends or think about whom you like..... That sort of pointless daily life."

Spoken as a true riajuu. That's why I love her

[AstroNerdBoy]

If I have the correct schedule, we scored this chapter over a week before it will be published in Japan since Weekly Shounen Magazine isn't being published this week, meaning 348 is out next week (January 4) in Japan.

Still, it is a good chapter with a lot of win in it.

[TnAdct1]

Originally Posted by Shadow5YA

Seriously, this is dragging out for way too long now. I just want this hunt to be over with already.

Originally Posted by Von Himmel

I think this gonna be over after 2-3 more chapters...with probably the last one being delayed by the usual Akamatsu's break, leaving us with a cliffhanger

Personally, I wouldn't be surprised if this arc ends in the next chapter. Two reasons for it:

1. I've said it once and I'll say it again: unless Ken Akamatsu seriously has no clue as to where to go next in terms of the story (I hope not, as this breather was a disaster IMO ), I really think the whole reason why this storyline is even taking place is because Ken Akamatsu likes to delay the "good stuff" until a milestone chapter, with the next one being two chapters away.

2. Face it, 3-A's plan is pretty much falling apart at this point; Nodoka and Yue have shown their true colors and are siding with Negi instead the rest of the class; those that fell victim to the Natsumi/Kaede sneak attack have escaped; and Akira's about to Pactio with Negi. It's more than likely that chapter 349 is going to be the end of the arc, with 3-A getting the beating they deserved for even considering this dumb event.

EDIT: AstroNerdBoy, the chapter is indeed coming out this week, only on Tuesday instead of Wednesday.

[Pong]

Merry Christmas guys.


Below are my thoughs about 348 and this arc in general.

Spoiler for rant:

This chapter, no this whole arc is just So Bad Its Horrible. I mean really, after this chapter It dosen't matter how hard one tries to whine about their "good intentions" or whatever; this shit is way over the line. Remeber how some people were angry that Fate is jerk to the class? Well it turns out he was just smart because if you apparently show them any symphaty they'll assume they can get away with anything. Sad thing is - they are probably rigth.

But you know what? I'm not even blaiming the girls anymore. It's obvious to me now that they got hit with Jerk-ray that makes them act like totall douches regardless of their erlier characterization. I mean I can totally belive in Haruna and Yuuna doing it and even Chizuru and Ako going along with it but sorry Setsuna's involwment broke my Willing Suspension of Disbelief like a twig.

Seriously the girl that couple chapters ago said she's willing to let MW get destroyed and cut down anyone who would threathen Asuna is now hoding her at bladepoint? What the F*CK am I reading?!

Others mentioned the incredible size of Idiot Ball's needed for this chapter to work so I leave it at that for now.

Also I have nothing against Akira, she's a nice girl and I like her. but if it turns out that this whole arc was a big set-up for her pactio... I think I finally lose faith in Ken's sense of direction. Rigth now I still hope that there is some satysfing outcome to this arc that would justify half of volume spend on it.

Rant over. Have a nice day!

[zibi88]

still Akira...nodoka and yue might use a reverse questioning on Yuna and Haruna... like force them to confess their love for negi ^^ if they "wont" than it will mean that their pactio was made only to get the card and not from feelings for negi or desire to want to help and protect him... so the whole plan is useless and maybe even lead to cancel or suspend their pactios so their heads could calm down and so they could understand the meaning of pactio... since currently they think that they can do with it anything they want...they feel powerfull with those weapons and do harm to people and fool around with their feelings (takamichi-fake with asuna for example)

so a punishment for them is needed... it would be fun if negi had his own pactio... he could draw asunas sword and cancel stuff... or yuna's guns and shoot her with her own weapon xD and seal her pactio...


anywya my personal guess is that... Akira will take Yuna out... and nodoka and yue will take on haruna.... simply the Sport girls vs sport girls... and library girls vs library girls ^^... and negi might go against zazi or setsuna... after that we end this sport festival... and in c350 negi will reveal the truth about himself (and later about asuna)... see their reaction... and who will give up and who will follow even in negis current situation...

it would be fun if chizuru used the leek on yuna and haruna to hear their real intentions ^^

[TnAdct1]

Originally Posted by Pong

Merry Christmas guys.


Below are my thoughs about 348 and this arc in general.

Spoiler for rant:

This chapter, no this whole arc is just So Bad Its Horrible. I mean really, after this chapter It dosen't matter how hard one tries to whine about their "good intentions" or whatever; this shit is way over the line. Remeber how some people were angry that Fate is jerk to the class? Well it turns out he was just smart because if you apparently show them any symphaty they'll assume they can get away with anything. Sad thing is - they are probably rigth.

But you know what? I'm not even blaiming the girls anymore. It's obvious to me now that they got hit with Jerk-ray that makes them act like totall douches regardless of their erlier characterization. I mean I can totally belive in Haruna and Yuuna doing it and even Chizuru and Ako going along with it but sorry Setsuna's involwment broke my Willing Suspension of Disbelief like a twig.

Seriously the girl that couple chapters ago said she's willing to let MW get destroyed and cut down anyone who would threathen Asuna is now hoding her at bladepoint? What the F*CK am I reading?!

Others mentioned the incredible size of Idiot Ball's needed for this chapter to work so I leave it at that for now.

Also I have nothing against Akira, she's a nice girl and I like her. but if it turns out that this whole arc was a big set-up for her pactio... I think I finally lose faith in Ken's sense of direction. Rigth now I still hope that there is some satysfing outcome to this arc that would justify half of volume spend on it.

Rant over. Have a nice day!

I think you hit the mark when it comes to whole problem with the arc:

Spoiler for 348:

It feels as if the only characters outside of Asuna with any common sense are Akira (who warns Negi about the incident), Chachamaru (who stops Chisame from using a strip beam on Negi) and Nodoka and Yue (who are willing to "play along" in this harem event, but show their true colors when the students go way to far). The fact that even Setsuna is siding with 3-A over Negi and Asuna shows that Ken Akamatsu either doesn't really have anything planned out after the Magic World arc (with him writing Unwanted Harem storylines to fill the required deadlines) or doesn't care at all about this arc as it only exists to pad things out until 350.

Face it: when characters act OOC, readers will notice!!! While Ken Akamatsu thankfully avoided character derailment when it comes to Nodoka and Yue (which was my biggest fear in terms of this arc), the fact that this is being done with Setsuna is pretty much be an insult to numerous readers.

[AstroNerdBoy]

Young, teen girls. That's ALL the explanation for this arc and the way Yuuna, Paru, and others are acting. They aren't adults yet and so they still have immature priorities.

[Von Himmel]

Also don't forget to note that they might unconsciously tried to make Negi to have fun everyday life that they used to be after....well, all that >_>; It might not be an excellent idea, but I think I can relate to that.

[Sumeragi]

Believe it or not, I feel that Setsuna was in-character, given what went on a few chapters before.

[Robotech Master]

Konoka is a naughty gossip hound really.

That's why Setsuna is probably involved.

Natsumi's pretty much being forced along--she's not going to stand up to that crowd. Zazie's in it for Shits and Giggles, Kaede's always had a mischievous streak, Ako might be in the same boat as Natsumi (less sure on that one though).

Honestly the only girls that I would have a problem with their participation in this are...not participating (other than to 'defend' Negi).