I was astounded when I saw that there was no thread like this already - so I decided to make one. This thread is for sharing your general manga thoughts, what you are currently reading, recommendations etc.

Black Jack Vol. 1

Really enjoying Black Jack so far. The the overarching themes and tones are pulled off so well and obviously had a very large impact on the industry as a whole. The fact that it was drawn so long ago and yet the operation images are so detailed amazes me; although this is Tezuka and his works in many ways are timeless.

Reading Blue Exorcist then will start on Dogs since I have more vol. of that now then will start on Vinland Saga hopefully when I start I will have vol. 3 of it

I used to buy manga frequently but that's sort of fallen by the wayside, though I'd love to pick it up again.
Generally stuck to worthwhile titles like FMA, Berserk, GANTZ, and so on.

Nowadays I just read the Shonen Jump trifecta online as new chapters get released, Bleach (which needs to end), Naruto and One Piece.

Yeah I also used to read buckets of manga, but found it increasingly difficult to keep up the hobby as series fall out of print and it all becomes digital.

Naruto

i'm legitimately impressed with how many bad guys kishimoto has managed to pull out of his ass. its amazing.

Ok so Like Tiggi I have fallen out of reading Manga and watching Anime. I need recommendations to get back into it. I generally like comedy and action Manga, the perfect mix being Trigun IMO. Also having grown up in the 80's watching Starblazers, G-Force and Robotech, I do love the sci-fi opera genre. Any help is appreciated.

Last caveat, I do prefer stories with an end so if it is a show I love 26 episode shows or even Kenshin which did pretty much end after 160 odd eps. These shows and books that are neverending like Dragonball just don't do it for me.

Do you want manga or anime, dude?

If manga try Gantz.

Yotsuba&! is the only mango I need <3

@MAgius
Sun-Ken Rock is amazing, good comedy, BRUTAL fights. LOVE the artist. (Rather adult though, but not to bad)

Also try Tende Freeze. good comedy and story

Supa said ...

Yotsuba&! is the only mango I need <3

The Holy Bible...

One of my favorites of all time.

Wolf101 said ...

Do you want manga or anime, dude?

If manga try Gantz.

Either

Well it sounds like you enjoy action-orientated stuff.

For Manga:

Gantz is the nest thing I can think of in that regard.
Oldboy
Anything by Naoki Urasawa (20th Century Boys, Monster, Pluto)

I don't generally watch gritty anime though, can't help you on that one. I don't think I've watched any sci-fi opera's either.

Wolf101 said ...

Well it sounds like you enjoy action-orientated stuff.

For Manga:

Gantz is the nest thing I can think of in that regard.
Oldboy
Anything by Naoki Urasawa (20th Century Boys, Monster, Pluto)

I don't generally watch gritty anime though, can't help you on that one. I don't think I've watched any sci-fi opera's either.

Thanks for the recommendations I will check them out

I know this thread is about what we are reading but has anyone bought from amazon(US online store)? Because it seems like that is the only place where I will be able to get Blade of the Immortal volume 6 and 7 from.

My Italian is very rusty...still...SO GOOD

yaazie said ...

I know this thread is about what we are reading but has anyone bought from amazon(US online store)? Because it seems like that is the only place where I will be able to get Blade of the Immortal volume 6 and 7 from.

Rainforest store? Not Manga, but other stuff incl comics and they've been excellent. Also try Comixology, loads of stuff on there of even kindle. Not a great reader for comics, but good enough

Just checked, DH has its own on iOS and isn't selling through Comixology

Magius said ...

yaazie said ...

I know this thread is about what we are reading but has anyone bought from amazon(US online store)? Because it seems like that is the only place where I will be able to get Blade of the Immortal volume 6 and 7 from.

Rainforest store? Not Manga, but other stuff incl comics and they've been excellent. Also try Comixology, loads of stuff on there of even kindle. Not a great reader for comics, but good enough

Just checked, DH has its own on iOS and isn't selling through Comixology

How much was the shipping? If I didn't own so many volumes already but I guess to buy from the DH app can be my last resort.

Franken Fran
Holy heck... some disturbing stuff here...
*continues eating and reading*

yaazie said ...

Magius said ...

yaazie said ...

I know this thread is about what we are reading but has anyone bought from amazon(US online store)? Because it seems like that is the only place where I will be able to get Blade of the Immortal volume 6 and 7 from.

Rainforest store? Not Manga, but other stuff incl comics and they've been excellent. Also try Comixology, loads of stuff on there of even kindle. Not a great reader for comics, but good enough

Just checked, DH has its own on iOS and isn't selling through Comixology

How much was the shipping? If I didn't own so many volumes already but I guess to buy from the DH app can be my last resort.

Sorry dude, only saw your post now. anyway shipping can be a bugger. They helpfully have a nice calculator on the site that includes all costs incl taxes. What they do is charge you for the taxes and pay that for you so that when it is delivered you don't have to worry about that nonsense. Take a look at that and see. Otherwise use the DH app. It is very good and I get most of my books via these apps nowadays.