I've been reading Blue Period recently, which I absolutely love. I'm onto Vol 8 now.
For those who don't know, it's about a teenager who discovers a love of art and the trials and tribulations they go through trying to get into Tokyo University of Arts.
It's pretty grounded but very well written. Some nice characters.
I read a bit more of the first Lone Wolf and Cub Dark Horse Omnibus, I am about 2/3 of the way through it so far and greatly enjoying it, superior to some cinematic productions (nopt specifically referring to the adaptations of this), for sure, love the art direction and style.
"A code must be determined by the individual. This is what I've decided."
so i have all the volumes and Vagabond is an excellent manga, The only downside is that the series isnt finished and the creator is on a indefinite break from the series. I would also recommend Blade the Immortal @BlAcK_Sw0rDsMaN It is also a samurai manga but with a supernatural twist. Very good indeed
@Skarasny I had a look at an Amazon review of Blade of the Immortal , the anime version, which is based on the manga, and there is some stuff in it that I believe I would find unsavoury, so I think I will pass over that in favour of Samurai Champloo and Vagabond ,which, like I said, I am currently reading already, as they don't seem as dark. I got put off Berserk for the same reason. More of an action-adventure guy than a horror guy.
"A code must be determined by the individual. This is what I've decided."
Read a few more issues of Vagabond Definitive Edition Volume One. I think it's brilliant. Great action and art, like watching a decent samurai movie, reading through it.
Edit: Finished it now, I thought it was very good. Excellent samurai swordsmanship contained in the pages of this fabulously illustrated manga tome.
@Hapless Thanks for the rec.Added it to the list.Good luck with Vagabond I think you'll have a great time with it! .Now I'll see your Isaak and raise you one Dororo have you heard of it? I haven't read it but I've heard it's very good, so I thought I'd pass that one along in return.
"A code must be determined by the individual. This is what I've decided."
@Hapless It is very 'chunky'. I've read most of the first volume and thoroughly enjoyed it. Idk if I can make it through all 28, though I would like to. Looking forward to reading more Vagabond and hopefully starting Issak soon too, if I don't get too distracted. 😉
I dunno if it's been mentioned in this thread yet but I've really been enjoying Roar: A Star in the Abyss. I guess there are similarities to Oshi no Ko, but it's a bit darker.
@Hapless I didn't start Boy's Abyss (I bought Vol 1 but never opened it) yet.
Roar is really good, though. Great art and it immediately pulls you into its story. Vol 2 came out a couple of weeks ago and ends in a very interesting place.
After nearly pulling the trigger on American imports (or worse, suspicious-looking collections from eBay) way too many times over the years, I was beyond relieved when new UK releases of Naruto were announced back in 2024. Thanks to them, I was finally able to finish watching all 220 episodes of the original anime yesterday evening. I'd never seen the filler before and y'know what? Most of it was "average to good" which was a pleasant surprise, given its reputation! Heck, some of it was even great! I'm now bracing myself (and my bank balance) for the forthcoming Shippuden sets.
"If I let not knowing anything stop me from doing something, I'd never do everything!"
Began watching The Apothecary Diaries last night. There are a decent number of episodes so that should keep me going for a week or two!
"A corpse, should be left well alone. Oh, I know very well how the secrets beckon so sweetly. Only an honest death will cure you now. Liberate you from your wild curiosity."
I'm sporadically working my way through my first Manga, Attack on Titan. Recommended by someone on here, it's going to take a while but I'm enjoying the story and the art.
These violent delights have violent ends & in their triumph die, like fire & powder Which, as they kiss, consume.
I've recently read "Solo Leveling Volume 1" which was ok. Also read "Tokyo Ghoul Volume one" which was fantastic and I may keep reading that one. My niece lent me those when I was at my In-laws for New Year's.
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