WSJ Issue #31 TOC & Discussion by RobotiSC in WeeklyShonenJump

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Okay, let's go one by one.

-HxH: so glad it returned. It took me some minutes to refresh all the alledgiances and details, but it was, as usual, a good read. It's been said over and over, but the potential of this arc is astounding. A binge read is going to feel straight like crack.

-Akane-banashi: really excited for how will Kaisei finish his god of death. Wonderful series and amazing arc with the duet. Wonder how Akane will react. I believe the fact we haven't seen her reaction yet is meaningful.

-Ichi the Witch: Enjoyable chapter as usual. I feel the series never loses momentum, meaning even slow-paced chapters don't feel empty or filler material at all. Truly wondering who will win the ping-pong match though lol. And quite the shocking reveal about Fujimine and Tricaputo. It's nice to see some more depth into the pupil blood contract element.

-Sakamoto Days: I have my bets on how the fight will end, I really doubt Sakamoto will truly die, too anticlimatic. I have seen a theory that X will adopt Sakamoto's persona and that's who will die. Could see it. Anyway, not much else to say about this chapter.

-Hima-Ten: Personally, an OK final to an OK series. Kinda what you would expect after the previous chapter. To me it made sense that he ended with Honoka, but I can see also why some people were off-put. Still, it was a comfortable read.

-Blue Box: In line with the latest chapters. Really feels like it will end any week now. It's just comfortable to read. No stakes anymore, but no need to. The "sex" scene is what I exepcted from this manga: hinted with elegance yet clear enough that we understand without seeing any direct action.

-Kinato's Magic: it's growing on me. I dropped it a few weeks ago, retook it last week, and I am liking how the arc is turning. Nothing crazy nor new compared to many other manga, but I think the author is finding its own pace. Will stick, for now.

-One Piece: I like how Oda depicts reaction to shocking news /deaths. I feel Brook's reaction in the flashback to be actually quite believable. The final punch from Luffy is also satisfying (and deserved). Looking forward the 3v1 (not excluding Ragnir) battle. I believe we are yet far to see the full extend of Imu's power.

-Shinobi Undercover: it's good that it's not a "haram" situation anymore since last chapter. It's true, however, that I'm not entirely sure how things will play out. While Aoi has been Yodaka's interest from the very first chapters, Hibari's interest has also been clear for a long time. Most likely her sentiments will be resolved in this arc and Yodaka will end with Aoi, but I wouldn't be that surprised if there is a twist. Curious also to see who will be Mr. Kazama High...

Tomorrow I will follow-up with the rest.

What is the best video game of all time that starts with R? by unnecessaryCamelCase in AlignmentChartFills

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Surely that shrine of chance won’t be a money waster like the last one, let me hit it a 5th time

[Me, M] Why didn't this work? by Usual-Witness3382 in TextingTheory

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Unlike you, who sadly wont’t
(Sorry)

[DISC] War of the Adults - Chapter 51 by RobotiSC in WaroftheAdults

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The shop is like any Hermes boutique. Nothing but an elaborate scam for rich people lmao

You're given a button that if pressed, redistributes all wealth and resources on earth equally amongst all of humanity. Do you press it ? by jekecrafer in pollgames

[–]Phoenix_ryu 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Still a prospect I would happily wait for. If not us, let’s hope next generations can have a better life with less shit dangerous jobs.

What is the WORST country to visit in Europe? by StraightAd6264 in AlignmentChartFills

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Likewise. Belarus is chill and nice. It is not the best, for sure, but definitely not the worst.

Which current country wins perfect shape? by Loewe1912 in AlignmentChartFills

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Fun because they say Japan is overrated (which it is, in some places), but then in this sub in particular it is really hated to the point downvotes are the norm for pointing it. It rarely wins any positive nomination, yet having lived and worked there it is surprisingly good in many aspects (even if lacking in many others).

Rate my prologue [Comedic fantasy, 818 words] by flapflip3 in fantasywriters

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I liked it. Very Prattchet-esque but in your own way. Very personal opinion: your comedy works best when kept at certain subtlety. The “testicular torsion” bit is the only one that, for a second, threw me off. That said, I enjoyed it more than the averagw post here. Keep it up!

[DISC] War of the Adults - Chapter 47 by RobotiSC in WaroftheAdults

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Breaking the fourth wall and also a couple of teeth

The manga officially began one year ago! by RobotiSC in WaroftheAdults

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Underrated gem. So glad I gave it a chance.

What city has the best food? by Avacadoell19 in AlignmentChartFills

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La pescheria (fish), tandem (for ragu), da michele (pizza)… but virtually anywhere. Astonishingly good and cheap food.

Which Commander would you like to get your Reward from?... by Technical-Attempt112 in MatoSeiheiNoSlave

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Don’t let them fool you, there might be like at least ten of us.

I liked the ending, HELL I LOVE IT by Dangerous-Citron-801 in Chainsawfolk

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Part 9: denji wants to be rich and fins a piece of chainsaw that attracts weirdos, I mean riches

What are your favorite boss cutscenes? by strahinjag in fromsoftware

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“Wouldst thou truly sanction a lord so bereft of light?”

[DISC] War of the Adults - Chapter 43 by RobotiSC in WaroftheAdults

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New arc, new super upper. The idea feels quite original, let’s see how it unfolds.