Comments on: Liveblogging the SIGIKKI Site, Part I http://mangacritic.com/?p=1508 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 21:04:41 -0400 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: The Manga Critic » Blog Archive » Liveblogging the SIGIKKI Site, Part II http://mangacritic.com/?p=1508&cpage=1#comment-869 The Manga Critic » Blog Archive » Liveblogging the SIGIKKI Site, Part II Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:03:48 +0000 http://mangacritic.com/?p=1508#comment-869 [...] yesterday: a series-by-series exploration of the new IKKI website. If I seemed a little grouchy in my last post, it’s only because I’d gotten a super-sized dose of gore, grunge, gratuitous panty [...] [...] yesterday: a series-by-series exploration of the new IKKI website. If I seemed a little grouchy in my last post, it’s only because I’d gotten a super-sized dose of gore, grunge, gratuitous panty [...]

]]> By: Katherine Dacey http://mangacritic.com/?p=1508&cpage=1#comment-864 Katherine Dacey Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:39:35 +0000 http://mangacritic.com/?p=1508#comment-864 Thanks, Sara! I'm glad to see that other people had similar reactions to these series. I can see where you and Ken are coming from with <i>Dorohedoro</i>, as Hayashida certainly can draw -- his landscapes and character designs are unusually intricate. I'm looking forward to sampling the rest of the IKKI series (tonight, if I have the energy!), as the artwork and plot looked a little more my speed. Thanks, Sara! I’m glad to see that other people had similar reactions to these series. I can see where you and Ken are coming from with Dorohedoro, as Hayashida certainly can draw — his landscapes and character designs are unusually intricate. I’m looking forward to sampling the rest of the IKKI series (tonight, if I have the energy!), as the artwork and plot looked a little more my speed.

]]> By: Sara K. http://mangacritic.com/?p=1508&cpage=1#comment-863 Sara K. Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:04:14 +0000 http://mangacritic.com/?p=1508#comment-863 I pretty much agree with your reviews, though I don't mind the style of Dorohedoro - I just cannot get into the plot. I would also agree that Children of the Sea is still the most impressive Ikki offering. I look forward to seeing your thoughts on the rest of the Ikki titles. I pretty much agree with your reviews, though I don’t mind the style of Dorohedoro – I just cannot get into the plot. I would also agree that Children of the Sea is still the most impressive Ikki offering. I look forward to seeing your thoughts on the rest of the Ikki titles.

]]> By: Online manga news and reviews « MangaBlog http://mangacritic.com/?p=1508&cpage=1#comment-861 Online manga news and reviews « MangaBlog Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:34:26 +0000 http://mangacritic.com/?p=1508#comment-861 [...] Beasi kicks the tires on Digital’s eManga.com, and Kate Dacey liveblogs her impressions of Viz’s SIGIKKI [...] [...] Beasi kicks the tires on Digital’s eManga.com, and Kate Dacey liveblogs her impressions of Viz’s SIGIKKI [...]

]]> By: Katherine Dacey http://mangacritic.com/?p=1508&cpage=1#comment-860 Katherine Dacey Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:56:41 +0000 http://mangacritic.com/?p=1508#comment-860 @Ken: I could definitely see why <i>Dorehedoro</i> would appeal to someone with an interest in alternative/underground comics; there's no question that Hayashida creates a persuasively grungy, oppressive setting. I guess I just like my stories a little prettier. (Blame it on all the shojo I read!) @Eva: I had a strong feeling of deja-vu when reading <i>Afterschool Charisma</i> until I discovered that its creator was the same person behind the <i>Blood+ Adagio</i>. If she can render Rasputin as a clean-shaven hottie, I guess she can give Mozart and Freud the same treatment, too! @Ken: I could definitely see why Dorehedoro would appeal to someone with an interest in alternative/underground comics; there’s no question that Hayashida creates a persuasively grungy, oppressive setting. I guess I just like my stories a little prettier. (Blame it on all the shojo I read!)

@Eva: I had a strong feeling of deja-vu when reading Afterschool Charisma until I discovered that its creator was the same person behind the Blood+ Adagio. If she can render Rasputin as a clean-shaven hottie, I guess she can give Mozart and Freud the same treatment, too!

]]> By: Eva http://mangacritic.com/?p=1508&cpage=1#comment-859 Eva Wed, 19 Aug 2009 06:54:18 +0000 http://mangacritic.com/?p=1508#comment-859 Except for liking <i>Afterschool Charisma</i> a bit more than you did (I giggled enough for the story to warrant a third, fourth, and possibly fifth look), I agree with everything you've said here. <i>House of Five Leaves</i> has me under its spell, and not, I'm pretty sure, just because of my fondness for all things samurai. (Although I do like samurai stories. A lot.) Except for liking Afterschool Charisma a bit more than you did (I giggled enough for the story to warrant a third, fourth, and possibly fifth look), I agree with everything you’ve said here. House of Five Leaves has me under its spell, and not, I’m pretty sure, just because of my fondness for all things samurai. (Although I do like samurai stories. A lot.)

]]> By: Ken H. http://mangacritic.com/?p=1508&cpage=1#comment-858 Ken H. Wed, 19 Aug 2009 06:50:53 +0000 http://mangacritic.com/?p=1508#comment-858 <i>Dorohedoro</i> makes me think of European comics. I think it's due to the artwork. Like you said it's really working that gritty, urban look with heavy punk-ish influences, and something about that just screams UK/French comics to me for some reason. Might be why I'm kind of keen on it too. I've heard of <i>Bokurano</i> before this and I was hoping it'd make it's way to the US. I'm also looking forward to more <i>House of Five Leaves</i>, love the artwork on it. Dorohedoro makes me think of European comics. I think it’s due to the artwork. Like you said it’s really working that gritty, urban look with heavy punk-ish influences, and something about that just screams UK/French comics to me for some reason. Might be why I’m kind of keen on it too.

I’ve heard of Bokurano before this and I was hoping it’d make it’s way to the US. I’m also looking forward to more House of Five Leaves, love the artwork on it.

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