Do you read Manga's (japanese comics)?
@peterpancomplex (438)
Philippines
October 23, 2010 7:47pm CST
i like shoujo manga's they totally get my attention but they are so expensive, they have the same price as any hardbound book i want to buy, and i can read they from 15minutes, so even though i want to keep buying and reading, i just let myself buy books instead, are there any online store that sells cheap mangas? i don't like readin scan on the computer it strain my eyes too badly.
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@ratyz5 (7808)
• Philippines
24 Oct 10
I also like reading manga. I try to read other genres but, I don't really get to appreciate all of them. Sometimes, I would follow a particular mangaka and the manga that he or she have made. First one that I got to read was during High School, I"s of Masakazu Katsura. From there, I started reading other manga titles that I got to see online.
I would get to spend a lot of time reading online so, I read a bit far from the screen, zoom at particular details if I can't see them properly and so on. I usually try to rest after every chapter. I would blink my eyes a couple of times and try to look at a very far place, a landscape would be a good one to rest my eyes. Time passes so quickly and I would also get upset when the next chapter is still not available online.
Yeah, it would be nice if I could buy the real thing but, as you said, the price is similar to hard bound novel books which makes it hard for them to be collected, unless I really do have a lot of money and buy even those available online. (^_^")
@ratyz5 (7808)
• Philippines
24 Oct 10
Wow, thanks for the best response (^_^ )
The last time that I got to read manga, I am not sure but, I think it was over a year ago. Just got busy with work and so on with other things. I guess those titles that I keep waiting for new chapters are already completed (^_^") It would be nice to go back again and continue reading.
Ah, Shoujo.. one particular Shoujo that I can't forget would be Lovely Complex by Nakahara Aya which just happen to be recommended by another member here in this site (I wonder how she is now.. secretbear). I even got to watch its series and live movie. My conclusion though, I'd still go for the manga. Another one that I got to see first as an anime series, too bad it didn't get fully animated, was Kareshi Kanojo no Jijou (His and Her Circumstances was its title on TV) of Tsuda Masami. Both of them have *tsundere heroines.
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@ratyz5 (7808)
• Philippines
24 Oct 10
Ah, I think I have also watched that series on television but, wasn't able to finish it entirely. Its really nice that dubbers can still maintain the humor in the animation even though some words wouldn't make sense when it would cross translation into the target language.
Some manga titles are even adapted into live series like Hanayori Dango which became a real hit when Taiwan, Japan and even Korea did their take on it.
Otaku, yeah, people who are fully fascinated about various media. Genshiken would a good title about Otakus.
@peterpancomplex (438)
• Philippines
24 Oct 10
I last read manga few months back so, i already forgot what manga sites I often go to, but since you advice me of how best not tostrain my eyes, maybe i can go back to reading manga in between reading novels. I really enjoy shojo and fantasy mangas.
thank you!
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@fauzandx (23)
• Indonesia
24 Oct 10
yes, i'm read manga
almost every day i'm read it, until today i had following many manga series like naruto,one piece,bleach,reborn,case closed,bakuman, the breaker, defense devil, shiki, and many more...
i'm spends my time for manga and anime, so buy from store is troublesome and not up-to-date, so i love manga hosting like mangafox so i can get new chapter faster than from bookstore in my country
@saizo6 (2199)
• United States
24 Oct 10
I'm also a manga lover. I've been collecting manga for over 10 years now and I have to say that it is one of the most expensive hobbies ever. I didn't mind as much back in the days because I could afford to buy the manga books but money is tight these days so I've dramatically cut back on my spendings. I hardly ever buy manga anymore unless it's one I really really want. But I've noticed that you can actually get some of the books for fairly cheap at online sites like Amazon and Barnes and Noble. I don't know if the books are used or not though. I've tried googling around for sites that sell cheap manga but haven't been successful. Most of the sites only save you $1 or $2 per book but that doesn't even factor in the shipping and handling. You might also want to try ebay. There's usually people selling manga by the bulk on there and you might be able to get a bargain.
@peterpancomplex (438)
• Philippines
24 Oct 10
Oh...i see. Thank you! Ive never really tried buying anything on the internet but if i could buy mangas in a much cheaper price then its all worth it. 10years? oh my goodness, you collection must cost a fortune now!!!
@saizo6 (2199)
• United States
25 Oct 10
I guess you're right. I am quite proud of some of the manga I own, like the old school Sailor Moon series that was released by Tokyopop. You can find those anywhere anymore.
But yeah, definitely check those sites out. It's also better to buy in bulk so that you'll save on the shipping and handling.
@Nagilover (60)
• Thailand
28 Oct 10
I read many manga. Some manga is my fave manga. For example The big three and Hayate No gotoku or Kaichou Wa maid sama.Thai people like manga.But It have Thai manga too. For example Sangdao Ojou-sama manga rent shop.
This story is mixing hayate No Gotoku and Gintama.I know author and He's good guy. This story ever to be Light Novel.
@peterpancomplex (438)
• Philippines
25 Nov 10
thats great, i like that you have your own thai manga, its hard to buy an denglish translated manga its too expensive and there is no shop that would just let you rent a manga. i wish we have, i would alwyas go and borrow from that shop.
@peterpancomplex (438)
• Philippines
24 Oct 10
I see,i use to watch lots of anime when i was a kid, i dont know what changed, the last anime ive watch was honey and clover but thats a year ago...i want to try watching one piece since i kept hearing how interesting it is. wht do you think?
@kiralight75 (23)
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25 Nov 10
yes! you are right! One piece is really interesting. I am always updated of this anime and manga, well, it came from a manga. The manga is much more updated than the anime, though. It is well made, though fighting scenes is better in anime. Watch it!
@peterpancomplex (438)
• Philippines
25 Nov 10
yes, i think because more often than not anime was adopted from manga's even the unfinished ones.
@LabellaRay (26)
• Thailand
27 Oct 10
When I was child,I watched anime and read manga a lot. Sometime, I get stressed or bored, I just watch anime and I feel better. Of course anime is very cool, because there are many types, and some are really good and interesting. :)
@peterpancomplex (438)
• Philippines
25 Nov 10
yes, i understand, though my anime wtaching waslimited because my mom doesnt want me watching animated shows, even more now, i get tease like im childish and such, but there are bunch of list of animes i would wnat to see.
@Cargoleta (723)
• Spain
24 Oct 10
I like manga too, even though I'm only following a couple of series at the moment: Naruto and Fairy Tail (even though I'm quite far behind with that one). I usually just watch anime instead, actually :)
I don't really know where you can buy manga online, though, since all the volumes I own I bought 'offline', so to speak. But maybe you can try Amazon or Ebay?
@Ichiru101 (284)
• United States
17 Feb 11
I understand what you mean. I do a little of both I mainly buy online manga but when it comes to manga that I really love I read them online cause I can't stand to wait. I am a huge fan of durarara.
@animerockmylife (98)
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19 Feb 11
I do!! Although you are right. They are expensive but i can't help but be a nerd about it!! Manga is really good it still a book and since i'm more of a visualize person t helps a lot.