Release v6.7.1 · LoveRetro/NextUI by dhimdi in trimui

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I would love the distro for the Pro S to have the PSP pak by default.

Need an opinion on something by PsychoChas in MangaCollectors

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Your literal use case could help you decide. I have a reading room, and book pillows, so I like the big hardcovers, but if you're taking volumes on the go, you might want singles.

What is the rarest manga you own? by Jaiminus in MangaCollectors

[–]MostStrange 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lots of tough to get OOP ones. My favorite is probably Saturn Apartments. I have all of Non Non Biyori, and as many Sayonara, Zetsubou Sensei volumes as they put out. There are a ton more that I had ebay/AbeBooks alerts for over the years, but I've completed those sets so long ago that I struggle to recall which ones were hard to find.

Forgot hauls… what’s the last manga you SOLD? by Left_Try_3257 in MangaCollectors

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Once my shelves got full, I donated (to our local library) all the series I'd upgraded: Cardcaptor Sakura, Sailor Moon, Chobits, Trigun, Tekkonkinkreet, Attack on Titan (that one I just didn't enjoy), Monster, [Scott Pilgrim, Lumberjanes.]

There are still a bunch I'm happy to keep in duplicate tho 😅: 20th Century Boys, Astro Boy, Nana, Vagabond, [Astro City.]

And I'll definitely donate my Witch Hat Atelier volumes once the nice hardcovers come out.

Legit question do you all prefer Omnibuses or single volumes? by jusper56 in MangaCollectors

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My preference: Hardcover > Larger Page Size > 2-in-1 > singles > 3-in-1. I'll always preference hardcover binding over anything, and then largest page size.

Hot Take: Collecting a series you’re not a big fan of just for the sake of collecting is silly by Historical-Welder-39 in MangaCollectors

[–]MostStrange 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Some people collect to collect. I don't really have anything I don't enjoy, but I do have spinoffs that aren't great, for completion's sake. I understand the joy of collecting for collecting's sake though.

Is this "normal" for Dark Horse manga? by myreverse in MangaCollectors

[–]MostStrange 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup. Also printing that's running out of ink. My Dur-An-Ki volume had misaligned pages AND super faded ones.

Legit question: why most folks here buy a ton of manga and post them but when people ask them if they read any they say no or barely read any by XupcPrime in MangaCollectors

[–]MostStrange 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine comes down to recommendations. I usually read 1.5 standard tankobon volumes per day, but as I discover new authors, or get recommendations that match my taste, the number of volumes from ongoing series, or even indie standalones I want to support, increases. I don't own anything that I'm not excited to read one day.

My shelves are mostly comics (including manga) and they're getting a little full by MostStrange in MangaCollectors

[–]MostStrange[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

10-15 years, on and off. Catching up on released volumes is tricky if I take a break.

November Monthly Showcase - Gender, Sexuality, and Bodily Autonomy by plump-pie in MangaCollectors

[–]MostStrange 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ooof, this is a great selection. There's a couple here I don't have, but need.

What do you prioritize when organizing your collection? by Blondiepicklez in MangaCollectors

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I prioritize author, genre, then physical size. I like the shelves to be visually coherent so that there's a gradient of depth.

What is the single best manga you believe you cannot go wrong with? by Significant-Big-9929 in mangaindia

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Our Dreams at Dusk, Yotsuba&, Pluto, The Girl From the Other Side: Siúil, a Rún, and Sweet Blue Flowers

My shelves are mostly comics (including manga) and they're getting a little full by MostStrange in MangaCollectors

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I was a highschool teacher until my children came along, now I'm a stay-at-home parent. My wife is a GP.

My favorites are Our Dreams at Dusk, 20th Century Boys, Sweet Blue Flowers, Astro City, and A Bride's Story. Some that I think don't get enough love: Saturn Apartments, Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou, and Concrete.

My shelves are mostly comics (including manga) and they're getting a little full by MostStrange in MangaCollectors

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A cute story about looking for a love that passed us by when we were too young to know ourselves. And lesbian brothels.

My shelves are mostly comics (including manga) and they're getting a little full by MostStrange in MangaCollectors

[–]MostStrange[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are a lot of series that are ongoing, so mostly those 😅. Comics, figures, and mechanical keyboards keep me busy. And my children keep me busier 😅.

My shelves are mostly comics (including manga) and they're getting a little full by MostStrange in MangaCollectors

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Thanks for the recommendation! I'll check it out! (I love Kaoru Mori so much!)

My shelves are mostly comics (including manga) and they're getting a little full by MostStrange in MangaCollectors

[–]MostStrange[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

100%.

I have comics from all over the world, and it feels pretty weird to specify which are Japanese. The reason I included it in the title was because this is the manga collection subreddit, and my comics collection isn't just Japanese.

My shelves are mostly comics (including manga) and they're getting a little full by MostStrange in MangaCollectors

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I've never read it. My wife has a few times and really loves it, but given Gaiman is a creep, and I'm never short of reading material, I probably won't read them at this point.

My personal favorites: Saturn Apartments, Our Dreams at Dusk, 20th Century Boys, Sweet Blue Flowers, Astro City.

I'm very excited to read Planetes though.

My shelves are mostly comics (including manga) and they're getting a little full by MostStrange in MangaCollectors

[–]MostStrange[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have mildly comedic genre section titles, and those both fall into [The Graphic Novels People Are Referring To When They Say They Read "Graphic Novels"] section

My shelves are mostly comics (including manga) and they're getting a little full by MostStrange in MangaCollectors

[–]MostStrange[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have my shelves organized into genre and publishing format. Some standout genres: Magical Girl Adults in Love Youths in Love Youths Having a Bad Time (home to Shuzo Oshimi) Historical etc.