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#991325 James Earl Jones has passed away!
Posted by Derock on 09 September 2024 - 11:38 PM in Arts & Entertainment District
#991312 The Great Naruto Discussion Thread
Posted by Derock on 26 August 2024 - 01:25 PM in Naruto General
And it's SO bad because of how other manga after Naruto ended are being seeing like that too! MHA had that same issue with its finale.
No Bryon, MHA didn't suffer the same fate as Naruto. The only reason why people assumed that because shipping fans were pissed off of the fact that Izuku didn't hook up with Ochaco (by ignoring hints, placements and BTS stuff on the reasons why they didn't happen) and the finale parts were rushed for "certain reasons that were beyond Horikoshi's control". MHA's saving grace was the themes of its story was still in place, unlike Naruto's.
#991302 The Great Naruto Discussion Thread
Posted by Derock on 24 August 2024 - 09:04 PM in Naruto General
Simple or not, the reading comprehension is STILL f-ed up because many fans and the people BTS complained about and for Hinata, as like she was really that important to the franchise. When we know in actuality, she wasn't.
#991279 The NEW NaruSaku Debate Thread
Posted by Derock on 12 August 2024 - 01:30 PM in Icha Icha NaruSaku
Well, there goes the true reason why Naruto felt pity for Hinata and they became a couple because Masashi SUDDENLY felt sorry for her. Wow.
#991271 The Great Naruto Discussion Thread
Posted by Derock on 06 August 2024 - 03:04 AM in Naruto General
It's best to ditch the project and make a live-action series instead like One Piece.
#991261 Boku No Hero Academia
Posted by Derock on 01 August 2024 - 06:36 AM in Otaku Square
Heads up:
- Begins 8 Years later, Izuku is now a teacher at UA (his tie is Normal! and wearing regular professional shoes)
- Kota and Eri are now students. Also, the kid from the last chapter, he's there too.
- And it looks like Kota and Eri are more than friends, as they are holding hands while Mandalay looking proud.
- Events of second and third years for Class A and others: Exams and another Sports Festival. Shoji and Kota meeting a heteromorphic scientist, Katsuki in rehab, Izuku went home to visit his mother, Aizawa and Present Mic at Shirokumo's grave, Mirko got new prosthetics (her left arm has Super Mario's Bullet Bill!!! ), All Might helping a now older Gran Torino how to walk, Tokoyami and Hawks talking, Kamui and Mt. Lady on the field, Melissa visiting Class A, Endeavor with his sidekicks, Izuku and Ochaco together outside in the snow with scarves, and Spinner released his LoV book in which Compress is now reading it. However, as these events happening, the embers of OFA began to disappear little by little and I think it disappeared entirely after graduation. Speaking of graduation, Iida was making his speech and with UA's tradition since Mirio's class couldn't do it, Katsuki and Monoma blew up the stage behind him.
- Jump to the 8-year time skip: we meet a middle school kid named Dai (who had appeared in the anime with the Endeavor doll, I don't know what episode though). So, we're in a classroom, a teacher asked his students what they want to become. One wants to work at Hatsume's Lab (her boobs got bigger!), another student wants to become a great doctor like Dr. Yoshida (the Yoshi looking doctor from Super Mario), and one wants to work in La Brava's company. Dai wants to become a great hero, but another student stated that he'll never make it with his quirk as there are a few villains and there are a stabilized number of heroes, so only the strongest kids will have a chance (Chapter 1's Izuku and Katsuki scene all over again, but without the bullying).
- After school, Dai says people changed. When he was a kid, everyone was looking up to All Might, Endeavor, Best Jeanist, Deku (!!!), Dynamight (!!!) or Shoto (!!!) He's like Izuku in the beginning, feeling insecure because he felt like he was acting like a child.
- We cut to Shoji, accepting the Imamura award for his efforts of resolving prejudice-based incidents in a peaceful way. He dedicated to all of the heteromorphs who marched with him to the hospital 8 years ago. (MY BOI, the GOAT!!!)
- Ochaco created the Quirk Counselling Expansion Project which became one of the essential aspects for today's society. Her, Iida, Tsuyu and Momo are currently visiting schools all over the country. (Remember Ochaco being frugal with money? SHE'S MAKING IT NOW!!!!)
- Eri is now part of the UA music club.
- Aizawa is still a teacher at UA with a different haircut. He showed Izuku a video of Katsuki screaming at a civilian for recording him too close. He stated that this may make his rankings fell while Shoto's will shoot ahead.
- Speaking of Shoto, he patrols day and night. Many of the people, including his fans, hardly calls him as "Endeavor's son". Izuku thinks Shoto will surpass everyone on the rankings list.
- We're not sure of the official list, but it looks like Mirio/Lemillion is currently on top, with Mt. Lady and Kamui after him. Izuku also mentioned Monoma and Honenuki's spots are in great spots. So, it looks like Katsuki and Shoto's rankings are high too.
- Aizawa then asked about Izuku's loneliness and condition, and he replies from the talk with Fuwa back in 425, saying with his knowledge and experiences to help people without a quirk, "it's a cool way to live". Izuku asked does Aizawa agrees, but Aizawa mentioned that Izuku should be stricter with his students as many wants to be guaranteed to become a hero when studying at UA to lessen their arrogance.
- Izuku revealed that he hardly hangs out with his classmates since their graduation (NO!!!!!!! ), due to their days off don't coincide.
- While walking home from work, we see official products of Kirishima and Tokoyami on TV. Some children were playing and shouting "Unbreakable" when one of them stumbled. Izuku rushed over to help the kid but at the same time, Dai came over to help too but also stumbled. Dai recognized Deku and told him about his insecurities about his future and even visiting the All Might statue (repaired) whenever he's feeling down. He then asked Deku the same question from Chapter 1 when Izuku officially met All Might, "Can I become a hero just like you and All Might?".
- Izuku remembered when he asked All Might that question and then began to analyze Dai's quirk (the mumbling returns, some things never change!) Dai's quirk is pulling plates out of his hair (similar to Mineta's quirk)
- "Now it's my turn to give people dreams". Izuku said it's fine as Dai reached out to help the stumbled kid. He used the same quote from All Might: "You can become a hero". We then see the statue of All Might with statues of other people cheering him on. Speaking of statues when Izuku was walking home, there are statues of Class A.
- Izuku told Dai to do his best. His monologue ended that, "if I said I'm not a little sad, I'd be lying. However, I can at least encourage other people like that. And that was the story of how we all become the greatest heroes."
My Hero Academia 430 - END.
He apologized for the delay, but Izuku stated he could've met him at the airport. All Might gave him a surprise gift: a briefcase. "Technology evolves just like quirks." Izuku mentioned that it must've costed a lot of money. All Might said that this was developed from a friend (I bet it was David and/or Melissa Shield) and Hatsume and financed by Class A, with Katsuki contributing more. "Take this to heart, kid. You've earned this power too, fair and square," All Might said. Izuku smiled. Katsuki shouted while extending his hand, "Come on, Deku!" Hawks is being informed of a landslide on a highway and asked for some heroes to help out. Izuku jumps with his support item and when he looks down, he sees Tomura/Tenko's ghost.
The Final two pages is Class A, plus Aoyama and Shinso, as adults in their costume designs that were hinted from Endeavor's dream. "This is the story how we continue to reach out" (Izuku is NOW "Iron Man/Batman"!)
Now END.
An announcement coming real soon after the 4th movie premiere.
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And you also got to question why Ochaco doesn't even want to acknowledge or accepted the fact that she has a crush on Izuku during the story. It sounds like she doesn't want to be the stereotypical shonen heroine and romantic interest for the shonen protagonist. Then 429 confirms it, it may look like a IzuChaco moment (although Izuku mentioned that she is his hero because of the events: before and after the Points System test, calling him "Deku" for a different and positive meaning, Class A vs. Class B. and bringing him back to UA), but it actually isn't because we see her crying over "not saving" Himiko, believing that she failed as a hero for "not understanding her and if she would've met her as they were kids earlier to actually save her from becoming a villain" (more importantly, Himiko sacrificed her life to save Ochaco from dying) and she was hiding her teary face when Izuku came to her because she doesn't want him to see her in her distress state of her "failure". Not to mention, Izuku still calls her Uraraka-san. If the romance about them was there, he should have at least called her "Ochaco-chan" or something. So, their whole relationship is now very platonic.
The All Might Radio Discussions and certain conventions with the Japanese VA's:
Who was the actual heroine? Ask me and I tell you in a different post. Trust me, you guys will be shocked and screaming "WTF?!" about the character they stated was the "heroine".
Now waiting for Izuku to jump back into the Hero business after 8 years, was a downfall, especially stating that he hadn't been in touch with his classmates after graduation. Very sad. But I guess All Might's gift (along with Katsuki, Class A, Hatsume and probably David's contributions) may had something to do with the support item/Neo Hercules suit(?) development to make sure he doesn't have any fallbacks like with OFA. That's what I'm assuming due to real life situations of costs, research, technology and development.
If you guys want to know what the original pairing post was if that did come true, let me know and I will post it.
#991253 The Great Naruto Discussion Thread
Posted by Derock on 28 July 2024 - 04:32 PM in Naruto General
wait, the IDW Sonic comics is canon?
Yep but it is considered loose and was stated when Frontiers came out in 2022.
#991250 The Great Naruto Discussion Thread
Posted by Derock on 28 July 2024 - 03:23 PM in Naruto General
The only comic books I officially read are Sonic the Hedgehog IDW series, as of now Sonic Team and SEGA considered the stories as canon to the games, although Frontiers and Superstars content hasn't shown yet, and UDON Capcom content, despite how inconsistent it is, especially with Street Fighter and Darkstalkers.
Recently, I started reading other stuff. Right off the bat, I enjoyed the recent John Stewart Green Lantern comics from DC. On the Marvel side, I'm currently reading the Spider-Men (Peter and Miles), Miles' own comic, and some selected X-Men, like Kwannon as Psylocke II. I'm definitely going to read the upcoming new X-Men that has Rogue as the leader along with Gambit, Wolverine, Jubilee and Nightcrawler as her teammates. Disney released a semi-sequel comics for Hercules and I'm liking the story so far.
And now, TMNT is definitely getting traction and I'm hearing the spin-off, The Last Ronin, which has:
But, I can understand many people are not reading regular comic books nowadays because everything would either changed, retcon or get very weird.
#991243 Boku No Hero Academia
Posted by Derock on 27 July 2024 - 05:08 PM in Otaku Square
chapter 429Well Dechako confirmed!!!! Well practically
Uh, I see it differently, unfortunately. It was more of:
So, next week, the ending.
#991237 The Great Naruto Discussion Thread
Posted by Derock on 23 July 2024 - 11:50 PM in Naruto General
https://www.ign.com/...r-comic-idw-viz
It's Part 1 Naruto and crew with IDW version of TMNT, along with April, Splinter, Shredder and the Foot Clan. This crossover looks VERY interesting.
#991234 The Great Naruto Discussion Thread
Posted by Derock on 22 July 2024 - 07:53 PM in Naruto General
This isn't an official project, is it? It looks to me like a fan project...
Nope, it is official. IDW is promoting it.
#991228 The Great Naruto Discussion Thread
Posted by Derock on 19 July 2024 - 09:16 PM in Naruto General
Makes sense, though I hope no boruto characters
I don't think any Boruto stuff will be present because Naruto is showing in the Part 1 era on the cover.
#991213 Rurouni Kenshin anime is Returning
Posted by Derock on 06 July 2024 - 11:09 PM in Otaku Square
So, last week, I found out Crunchyroll/Aniplex released the dubbed version of the reboot. However, they didn't even announce the English cast until the last minute due to the issue of Watsuki's "case".
So far, everything is paced and nicely animated with some 3D elements. I like Kenshin's new VA.
Season 2 (subbed) is coming out this October.
#991212 Boku No Hero Academia
Posted by Derock on 06 July 2024 - 07:34 PM in Otaku Square
Another break next week, hopefully the last one.
#991196 Boku No Hero Academia
Posted by Derock on 28 June 2024 - 03:54 AM in Otaku Square
Karma has entered the building and the family drama reached its breaking point.
Airs tomorrow.
#991166 Boku No Hero Academia
Posted by Derock on 09 June 2024 - 12:33 AM in Otaku Square
And I'm not sure that's Tenko or could be a new character/villain. But we should see...
Shonen Jump will back after 2 weeks.
#991159 Boku No Hero Academia
Posted by Derock on 02 June 2024 - 04:40 PM in Otaku Square
Also, new haircut alert, what do you guys think about Izuku's new do?
#991157 Boku No Hero Academia
Posted by Derock on 31 May 2024 - 02:03 AM in Otaku Square
Whelp...
#991133 Boku No Hero Academia
Posted by Derock on 21 May 2024 - 11:54 PM in Otaku Square
…yeah, this thread is collecting dust.
Just letting you know, the finale is coming close and the final battle just finished. I'm holding my breath for the ships though (and I let you guys know, if it plays out, many of you may not like it).
#991106 Whats your OTP now that NS was given the pipe?
Posted by Derock on 13 May 2024 - 12:31 AM in Icha Icha NaruSaku
I'm starting to read more comic books from Marvel and I'm loving Gambit and Rogue. So happy they got married!
#991072 Disney Mirrorverse: Belle Manga
Posted by Derock on 05 May 2024 - 03:27 AM in Otaku Square
So, you guys are probably wondering, "Derock, why the hell are you posting a Disney topic in the Otaku Square?!" Hold on, just a second! This is about a spin-off that release an one-shot manga book and it is an alternative story and universe of Beauty and the Beast. Just to give you guys a heads up, this is not related to Kingdom Hearts!
And you guys are probably asking me, "What is Disney Mirrorverse?"
Disney Mirrorverse is an Action RPG mobile game (yeah, I know but hear me out!) came out in 2022 developed by Kabam Games, which starred various Disney and Pixar characters into an alternate/distorted universe where various heroes and villains having access to stellar magic that boosted up and amplify their abilities or for some heroes that I will provide examples, evolved and giving them new abilities. The premise is that the Mirrorverse was created by two stars or mirrors, one's light: the Stellar Mirror, and one's dark: the Dark Mirror. These mirrors created the universe that is "familiar, yet different". With that magic, it created distorted version of the Disney and Pixar universes. Mickey Mouse was reached out by the Stellar Mirror and became the first Guardian. He then recruited others characters in different worlds to become Guardians so they can access the stellar magic. The Dark Mirror was discovered by Jafar who had shattered it and overused its power. He lost it and it was later discovered by Maleficent, who used the mirror to created the Fractured, mirrored versions of characters whom has no free will and only crave for destruction. She sent them to destroy the Stellar Mirror which forces Mickey to summon the other Guardians to defend it.
In the game and its updates, it is not just the normal Disney heroes, heroines and villains that were known to fight. As I said, we have some characters that were upgraded, like certain Disney Princesses: Snow White (who now can fight with a battle axe and she has her own novel on how she became a Guardian), Tiana (who is a healer and chemist, also appeared in Snow White's novel) and Belle, in which I would talk about in a moment. Then we have unexpected characters: Disney live-action movies such as Pirates of the Caribbean (Jack Sparrow and Elizabeth Swann) and Jungle Cruise (Frank Wolff), characters that we didn't even know they can fight such as Dory from Finding Nemo, in which she's in a robotic, mobilized fish tank, Tigger from Winnie the Pooh, Baloo (not the Jungle Book version BUT the TaleSpin version) and we have Kermit, YES Kermit the Frog from The Muppets!
This manga is the prequel of how Belle became a Guardian. This version of Belle is not just an Action Girl but an Action Mage!
So, let me give you guys a summary:
Now, in the village, there's a wall build by Maurice to "prevent" the magic coming in, but it was temporary as some bit of magic managed to slipped through, affecting plants and small animals. However, certain people were affected and transformed who went outside the village: Maurice, who is now a beaver and Le Fou, who is a toadstool. Belle went to the bookstore to find more information of restoring the magic but noticed that the owner disappeared and the shop was closed. She was then greeted by Gaston, who is this universe, is now a royal huntsman. Gaston revealed that the bookseller is outside of the village. Belle immediately began to search for the bookseller who is now a crow. After finding the crow, she stumbled upon two strange objects: a footstool and a chipped tea cup (Guess who?) with a creepy message on the ground that said "Help Us". She then took the objects to Maurice who is currently in the Enchantress' library. They found out that the objects belong to the Royal castle. Maurice, gave Belle a staff that can hold her magic rose for better mobility and light (which is currently, her magical staff in the game).
Belle began to search for the castle, while stumbling upon more objects and cryptic messages and dark creatures to defend and purify. She was reunited with Gaston who found her book that she dropped when looking for the bookseller. As she didn't enjoy his company, Belle leaves him until she came across Monsieur D'Arque as a walking tree (if you don't recognize the name, he's the owner of the asylum that Gaston hired to take Maurice in after he came back to the village to warn them about the Beast that "held" Belle captive in the castle in the movie). She tries to restore him but it did not work and they fight, with the Monsieur revealed that the people transformed in the forest because of fear. Belle managed to subdue the Monsieur by summoning rose bushes. Gaston then approached Belle, remarked about her magical abilities. He then deduced that bravery help them without transforming, although Belle found that hard to believe and wondered if the Monsieur's theory is true. Reminded of Gaston's title, she reluctantly asked him for assistance of locating the castle.
The pair managed to reach the castle and was "greeted" by Lumiere, in human form but rarely talked. Lumiere led them to the ballroom, where a "magical ball" occurring. The magic transformed Belle into her iconic ballroom dress, much to her dismay, and Gaston in his outfit when he was trying to marry Belle at her home in the movie. With Gaston to create a distraction to boast his accomplishments, Belle then located a muted Mrs. Potts, which then led her to the Prince (Adam), who is not excited to see her. He then asked her to dance. Belle began to ask questions in which Adam kept dodging them. She immediately knows that the magical ball is an illusion that then dispel in which made Adam angry and left to head for the West Wing. Belle immediately followed the Prince, but noticed her rose reacting strangely. She then saw Lumiere who bowed and offered her hand, which lightly burned her finger. Lumiere began to melt, asking Belle to help the Prince. Adam in his room watching the scenes through the Magic Mirror, checking for any changes by Belle. Belle then found the Prince, the Magic Mirror and another magical rose (the same one from the movie, but in full bloom without any petals falling).
Adam began to tell his story: the Enchantress casted the spell but stated he passed the test and became the master of the mirror and his rose to protect everyone in the castle from the magic, though Belle sees through the lie as this was also an illusion as most of the people left the castle and the mirror was suppose to show Adam what was happening in the village, the woods and the castle. The Prince then summon gargoyles to take Belle back to the village but then Belle used her magic to defend herself and show the Prince the truth, a reflection of the Beast. Adam then stated the spell did happened but in his heart, he didn't want the others to be cursed as well. He believed that his wish had stopped the curse but it happened anyway as he stated that the transformation started slowly and the others became more of lifeless objects. He them blamed himself that everyone ran away because he was acting "like the Beast" but Belle stated that everyone was trying to help him away from the burden of loneliness. The Prince then started to a pre-matured transformed state until D'Arque entered the castle.
We then found out that Gaston hired and helped D'Arque to capture certain villagers and made sure they stay in the woods and he can perform heroic deeds. He then revealed he locked Maurice outside the wall so he can transform. They also wanted Belle and Adam's power to amplify the wood's magic as they are similar. Belle fought Gaston and D'Arque but went back to the Prince for assistance. When they about to use the Magic Mirror, Gaston, consumed by D'Arque, grabbed it and began to see grand illusions of his desires and wishes, however the illusions faded as a shadowed Beast appeared on Adam. He then attacked Gaston and retrieved the mirror to use its magic. It initially failed as he still sees his Beast reflection. Belle used her magic to seal and break the mirror's illusion which made the Prince transform into the Beast. The Beast then fought off D'Arque as Belle used her magic to heal the entire castle, woods and village. Everyone was turning back to normal, mostly as the original spell to the castle is still active. Though Gaston survived, Belle wanted to heal him, but he's now seeing the Beast as a monster. D'Arque then grabbed Gaston and lured him back to the woods.
As the original curse is still active, Belle and the Beast tried to figured out why the Enchantress's spell went out of control in the first place. When about to head to the library, they heard a voice from the stained glass. Mickey Mouse appears and he wanted to recruit both Belle and the Beast as Guardians.
So, yeah that's the whole manga. No more, no less. I liked this alternate Belle is more snippy and sarcastic to Gaston. However, she is like her original self but more inciteful and resourceful. She had a dream come true of being part of an adventure that she always read about. We also see Adam/Beast more remorseful when trying to save his castle staff from the curse. And he's a bit more Tsundere at the end. So, despite some scenes skipped some stuff, it is a good read.
#990991 The Great Naruto Discussion Thread
Posted by Derock on 14 March 2024 - 11:18 PM in Naruto General
The Hinata heartbroken bit, that can be solved easily: have Naruto being honest with her in a private conversation, he is not interested in her romantically. It can benefit her to move on and find someone to be with her. She was never important in the first place. It was her fans (and some inside help) that were pushing her which resulted on how the franchise ended up now.
#990973 Very Sad News for Dragon Ball fans
Posted by Derock on 08 March 2024 - 03:21 AM in Otaku Square
I found out that Akira Toriyama passed away on March 1st.
#990940 Naruto: Alternative The Last (Doujinshi)
Posted by Derock on 17 February 2024 - 01:52 AM in Uzumaki Naruto Chronicles
Oh finally and its moving along quite lovely.
#990828 MOD Q&A
Posted by Derock on 08 December 2023 - 12:44 AM in Council Hall
Sorry, extremely busy here IRL because of new job and all.
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