Thursday, November 13, 2008
What I did today was kinda weird... for it seemed that today passed by far too quickly. After all, tomorrow will mark exactly one week of holidays and I haven’t touched any of the homework yet.
I actually read BASARA again, from the very first volume all towards volume 24, resisted urges to kill the author for the many draggy scenes of which consists of the main character staring blankly in shock (I mean, you don’t need ten pages to say one fricking word) and stopped myself from dying from cardiac arrest when I finally found out that the scanlations hasn’t yet been completed.
I mean, seriously, after the stupid ten pages pause where Sarasa stares blankly into thin air, contemplating the oh-so-painful decision of leaving the man who massacred her entire family (who is also coincidentally her lover) to die or not, it ENDS there. And the next few chapters were ALL extras and fillers and crap which don’t contribute much to the plot other than to frustrate the reader.
I am definitely NOT overreacting, for the next volume was entirely dedicated to stupid fillers about the queen and the reason for her twisted-ness, though pleasant and all; it does not help whatsoever in giving me the conclusion to the manga.
I think it’s because the mangaka realized that she was going to end her series, panicked and drew crap instead. The manga isn’t exactly realistic though, for the characters rely on brute strength and luck to win the war, instead of strategy and plans. The most pathetic of maneuvers are used. I guess you can really tell when its a shoujo manga.
I’m also currently waiting for the latest Naruto chapter to come out.
Whilst doing all this, I also watched Avatar: The Last Airbender. In truth, this series had potential, but the jokes were a little too slapstick and American and the way they use their skills is, frankly; disappointing. I mean, if you had the power to manipulate the four elements, I think more creative ways of use should have been invented.
I mean, just looking at the earth benders is obvious. Instead of merely raising bits of earth and kicking at it (which is what most earth benders do), why couldn’t they have manipulated earth to hold their victims down or sink them into quicksand or something, effectively cutting off all mobility. All they do is earthbend, kick, blunt force trauma. And when all of them face life threatening situations, I can’t help but scoff at either a) how illogical it is that they escape unscathed or b) their lousy use of available weapons.
Anime with cool use of available weapons are Full Metal Alchemist (<3!!!), Naruto, Pokemon Adventures and Soul Eater. You really go “omg, I didn’t think that was possible” in a good way when they think out of the box and completely surprise you with their resourcefulness. Or maybe I just like anime in which characters are intelligent and anticipate their enemies’ movement.... =.=
And yeah, Pokemon Adventures' one of them, as surprising as it may be. And Ruby and Sapphire in the manga is soooo cuutee!
If you manage to read this whole chunk of words about anime, congratulations! =D
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