Thursday, 2 March 2017

Haikyuu!! 244: Bokuto is my favourite non-Karasuno character and it was funny to see his temperamental nature here, and how his teammates cater for it. This kind of genius is always funny to observe and Furudate captures that well.

One Piece 857: I didn’t see this little development coming. An added layer of complexity but also a way forward for Luffy and co. I’ve liked Bege since his introduction so I’m going to enjoy his part in all this. I doubt things will go to plan, so I’m going to enjoy seeing what happens.

Saturday, 25 February 2017

One Punch Man (manga) 072.2: I don’t really care about Suiryu, so this chapter wasn’t so interesting. I hope Saitama comes back for this mid-boss.
Boruto 10: so ends the introductory arc, and it was much stronger than I expected. Really nice art in this chapter, and some hints at things to come. Not at all the dud I expected. 

Friday, 17 February 2017

Mob Psycho 100 98.4-5: so a small side-character turns out to have psychic power. Kind of interesting to hear his story, but I don’t know where this can go. We’ll see!
One Punch Man (manga) 72: so the throwaway characters get another chance to be significant, I guess, with monsterized versions. Will Suiryu be able to get rid of them, or will they need Saitama to save the day?
One Piece 854-6: cute chapters. Poor Luffy all wrinkled up, and then instantly seeing right through Sanji to the crux of what he wants and what he needs. And it brings us towards the climax of the arc, which is welcome.

The Promised Neverland 25-26: Mama makes a big move, and it feels like very little up to this point mattered. This could have been chapter 3. Still, I’ll see where the story goes before I judge too harshly.

Tuesday, 31 January 2017

One Punch Man (manga) 71: phew, I thought there was going to be a cop-out and Saitama wasn’t going to fight at all, but in the end we got a conclusion, and a pretty funny confirmation of Saitama’s overwhelming superiority.
The Promised Neverland 024: I feel like everything previous has just been thrown out with this, but it’s at least good that there’s an interesting, surprising, action-filled chapter. Is this series fully planned out, though? Who can say for sure?

Sunday, 29 January 2017

One Piece 853: Luffy’s back to his plan, stubborn as ever. And Brook’s in an interesting spot. The momentum is picking up, now, and I’m certainly interested where this will all go.
Boruto 009: This arc ends in lazy style, but with a big gesture. At least Boruto looks very cute!

Mob Psycho 100 98.2-3: so this arc will be about telepaths, it seems. I wonder who will answer the call? I hope Dimple will be back before too long, too. I have no doubt he’ll return. 

Monday, 23 January 2017

D.Gray-Man 224: no getting around it, this was a pretty lazy chapter! Not much happened at all, and it definitely didn’t come over as a month’s work.

One Punch Man (One wecomic) 109: Yet another King gag chapter, but I can’t say I mind. I love these chapters and this was another funny one. 

Monday, 16 January 2017

One Piece 852: pretty satisfying chapter focusing on the main elements of this arc. Luffy’s back in action and closer to his goal now, Sanji’s in a stronger position again even though it was a bit of an easy way out story-wise. And there was some nice interaction with his sister, with her interesting moral take on the situation. It’s getting pretty good now.
One Punch Man 70.2: I suspected it would end this way, with only a demonstration rather than a real hit. But the message – that Saitama’s not having fun any more because of the level he’s reached – was an unexpected bonus.
Mob Psycho 100 97.13: Aw, didn’t want it to end this way, but I’m not too worried. I’m sure that’s not the last we’ll see of Dimple.

Mob Psycho 100 98.1: New arc begins in unspectacular style…wonder where it will go, if anywhere.