Manga Files 006: FAIRY TAIL 85, NARUTO 399, BLEACH -103, D.Gray-man 158, Eyeshield 21 280, PSYREN 21, Mx0 98
Man, this chapter was great. We’re suddenly shown how are heroes are thrown into a game called “Paradise Game” by Gerard. The point of the game is that they have to reach to where he is by going through those three assassins called Trinity Raven. The catch is that there is also the danger of everyone being blown to kingdom come by the Etherion. Time isn’t wasted either as Natsu has already encountered one of the assassins. Personally I find the owl guy ridiculous but he seems to be pretty damn strong (and can see in the friggin dark!). I’m looking forward to seeing how Natsu will deal with him in the coming chapters.
6 commentsNARUTO: Shippuuden ep. 57-58 ~ 1 Hour Special
[ Episode 57-58:
Deprived of Eternal Sleep & Loneliness ]
This is more like it. It seems as if there are finally capable writers doing the original stuff for Naruto. It’s kind of funny that I’m enjoying the beginning of this arc more than I did the previous canon stuff (mainly after the KN vs. Oro bit). Attributing it to one being completely new to me and the other being something I already read probably wouldn’t be too much of a good reason. So, I suppose I’ll have to chalk it up to my interest in how this original arc is going to tie in with the canon material given that they’re using the Fire Temple and monks which will be used later (in canon). Asuma is another important element as well for various reasons which will be revealed later on in canon as well.
2 commentsNARUTO: Shippuuden ep. 56
[ Episode 56: Squirm ]
Just like the previous episode, I really enjoyed this one. It’s hard to put my finger on it but I’ve found these episodes quite enjoyable compared to the majority of those in the previous arc. I suppose it’s because these episodes have a feeling similar to those of the earlier Naruto episodes. Anyway, this episode pretty much presses the pause button on Naruto’s training although he does manage to cut a leaf in half completely before he is sent off on a mission with Sakura, Sai, and Yamato. I’m glad that they’ll be working together again in this new original arc since I rather like the team as a whole. Speaking of teams, Team Asuma will also be going on a mission which no doubt will overlap with Team Yamato. I’m looking forward to seeing Ino, Shika, Chouji (not so much him though…), and Asuma in action, especially before the story returns to the manga material…
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NARUTO: Shippuuden ep. 55
[ Episode 55: Wind ]
This episode focused heavily on the explanation of chakra shape manipulation and chakra natures. I recall the first time I read the chapter with this information and I had the biggest “WHAT?” expression on my face. It wasn’t because I didn’t understand what was being said but rather I was wondering where the hell it all came from all of a sudden. Still even if Kishimoto did come up with it all in part 2 or from the very beginning, I still find it to be quite creative. I especially like how new natures are created with the combination of two of the basic elements (which creates Bloodline Limits). One thought that I had throughout the episode was that it Naruto is really dense lol. I mean seriously, none of what Kakashi was saying was that difficult to follow but I suppose we all learn at our own paces.
10 commentsManga Files 003: Eyeshield 21 277, FAIRY TAIL 82, Psyren 18, Bleach -106, REBORN 189, Naruto 397, One Piece 496, Mx0 95
Wow that was an amazing chapter. I wasn’t expecting Taka to be Honjou’s son. This is going to be quite a huge obstacle for Monta in the future. The same can be said for Sena since Yamato is obviously 100%+ in all of his abilities. I’m also looking forward to seeing how Karen will destroy Hiruma’s tricks and plays. She’s quickly became a favorite character of mine and I’d love to see her skills, especially those that’ll even spin Hiruma’s head around at the speed of light.
Even with Kantou’s best all lined up to help Deimon train to take on Teikoku…I still think their chances are slim to none at winning. Or maybe that’s just my inner self really wanting to see Karen kick ass against Deimon? 
Manga Files 002: Psyren 17, Bleach -107, Naruto 396, D.Gray-man 155, FAIRY TAIL 81, Eyeshield 21 276, REBORN 188, One Piece 495, Mx0 94
PSYREN just keeps on getting better and better. Not only did we get a two-page color spread but we’re told who the mystery guy is. Apparently Asaga knew him as a kid and that was he a pretty sickly guy. However, the current Tatsuo is flying all over the place and Bursting people to death. Hell, he scared off that huge worm and even shot at Yoshina, Amamiya and the others! His reasons for doing what he does is unclear but at the moment he’s recharging his Psi to start shooting again. The next chapter can’t come soon enough for me to see how Yoshina, Amamiya, Asaga, and the other two guys manage to get to the gate all while avoiding Tatsou and that huge worm.
3 commentsNARUTO: Shippuuden ep. 54
[ Episode 54: Nightmare ]
Oh! What’s this?! Shippuuden has finally made the jump to WIDESCREEN?! WOOT! OK, maybe I’m exaggerating the excitement more than I should but still I thought it was a good move even if it did take them 53 episodes to finally implement it. Some (lol more like the majority, eh?) people will be pissed that from here on out a filler/anime-original arc will be starting which is indicated in the OP sequence and at the beginning and ending of the episode. I’m not particularly bothered. After all, I went through the entire two-year filler-a-thon in the prequel and didn’t die. Besides, there’s a new original chick in the OP sequence that is EXTREMELY HOT. I think she gives me quite the incentive to watch the fillers even more attentively.
NARUTO: Shippuuden ep. 53
[ Episode 53: The Leaves Sprout! Naruto Shippuuden Special ]
So this episode pretty much wraps up the arc. Sasuke flips off Naruto, Sakura, Sai, and Yamato and leaves with his best buddies Orochimaru and Kabuto. The animation was pretty good in certain areas, especially when Sasuke was looking down at Naruto just before he disappeared. Ah yes, their disappearance using flames was awesome. I don’t quite recall that in the manga but it was a nice effect nonetheless. I also liked the ending of the episode with Sai. I liked the chapter where it came from as well and wondered at that time if they would convey the feelings from Sai and the overall scene well enough. Thankfully they did and closed out the arc on a feel-good note despite failing to capture Sasuke.
4 commentsManga Files 001a: Bleach -108, D.Gray-man 154, Naruto 395
Bleach -108
SPOILERS ARE DEAD AHEAD. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.
Wow. Just wow. Bleach shocked the hell out of me earlier this week when I heard that the flashback chapters were starting and on top of that the Vaizards were once apart of the Gotei 13. Seeing Shinji as captain of the 5th Division was awesome and hilarious at the same time because he was once sporting extremely long hair! Not only that, his lieutenant was Aizen! Oh man, he looked so noobish back then. Lisa was the lieutenant of the 8th Division, Hiyori seemed to be the lieutenant of the 13th Division, and Love as well as Rose were Captains as well.
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