Hey everyone. Here's the next chapter. Enjoy
Warning: The language in this review may not be suitable for minors. If you're under the age of 18 and have not heard the word 'penis' before…….I hope to god you're a woman
Note: This chapter is in no way attempting to offend the Fictor Brothers. This is merely me, recommending mangas they didn't talk about
We see Nukid sitting at his table, now back in his normal critic attire, and out of his Gundam attire
"Hello I'm the Nostalgia Kid, I remember it because you're all idiots" Nukid introduced "well everyone, Gundam March is over. It was a hell of a month, and I'm proud to say it was a success!"
"But, as some of you may know, Insane Critic was also doing a months special; a 'Manga Month' special. It was only four chapters, but it was overall okay. Chapter 1 did recommend a lot of great mangas"
"Chapter 2…….I'd rather not get into, or else I'll go into a huge rant"
"Chapter 3 was decent enough too, though I raised an eyebrow at his quote about the Major" Nukid pointed out "seriously, how does causing World War 3 not count as DOING something?!"
"And chapter 4 was okay overall" Nukid finished "overall, it was okay, but it could've been better. I say that because I feel there were several Mangas they missed out"
"That's why today, I will be dedicating this chapter to those Mangas Insane Critic missed. Those mangas that shouldn't go unnoticed or unappreciated. This is the Top 12 Mangas Insane Critic Missed!" Nukid declared
Top 12 Mangas Insane Critic Missed
Number 12….
Rave Master
"I know many of you know all about Hiro Mashima newer series Fairy Tail…." Nukid said "….but let's not forget his original series, Rave. Insane Critic mentioned it, but they didn't talk about it"
"In 0015, fifty years before the story's start, the world was being corrupted by Dark Bring, evil stones that bestowed incredible powers to their owners. The Dark Bring were used by the Raregroove Kingdom, and the Symphonia Kingdom fought against them with their Holy Bring"
"Shiba, the first RAVE Master, attempted to destroy Sinclaire, the "mother" of the Dark Bring, with his Decaforce Sword. The aftermath caused the massive explosion known as "Overdrive" that destroyed one-tenth of the known world"
Fifty years later Haru Glory, a teenager living on the peaceful Garage Island, becomes embroiled in the conflict with the Dark Being, and becomes the second RAVE Master. Now Haru must fight with Plue against the Dark Being, along with love interest Elie" Nukid explained
"Rave doesn't have the best of starts. It's not partically interesting at first and not very original…" Nukid stated "….but that series improves during the first major arc and comes into its own as a good series"
"Like Fiary Tail, it is ultimately a story where justice prevails, as Mashima wrote it" Nukid nodded "and trust me, Elie is hot……very hot. Hiro Mahima, I will always love you for the way you draw your women"
Number 11….
Buso Renkin
"What needs to be said about Nobuhiro Watsuki that hasn't already been said?! The guy was an absoloute genius with Rurouni Kenshin, but when that finished, the guy was free to tell a new story"
"Watsuki would eventually create a series, known as Buso Renkin" Nukid explained "the series starts with series main character, Kazuki Muto, being killed while saving a girl from a monster behind his school, only to find that the girl didn't need his help at all"
"Tokiko is an alchemical warrior tough enough to make nails look wussy, and she ends up saving poor Kazuki's dead bacon by planting an alchemical weapon in the hole where his heart used to be"
"To his surprise, he awakes to find he has gained something. Unfortunately it isn't a pompadour, but rather the ability to summon a powerful lance capable of destroying homunculi like the one that killed him"
"Buso Renkin is……very unoriginal" Nukid said bluntly "the characters are mostly flat, the fight scenes mostly suck, the main character is very uninspiring, and the show takes a lot from other Shonen mangas"
"When I first saw it, I was shocked" Nukid sighed "I thought someone had given Nobuhiro brain damage"
Cutaway gag….
We see Nobuhiro Watsuki sitting at his desk, ready to start Buso Renkin
"I shall create an epic story! With three dimensional characters! Huge battles! And a complex main character!" Nobuhiro proclaimed
Suddenly, a man wearing a black mask ran into the room, holding a baseball bat. He ran up to Nobuhiro, and whacked him around the head. Nobuhiro dazedly got back up
"Derrrrrr I'll make flat characters, poor fight scenes and tons of penis jokes!"
End gag….
"But then, I realised something; Buso Renkin isn't supposed to be taken that seriously. It is in many ways a parody of the Shounen genre in general"
"Nobody who reads it can deny it is pretty funny, and what makes it even better is Tohkiko; the only three dimensional character in the show" Nukid explained "Tohkiko is one of my favourite female characters. She's hot, tough and looks great in a miniskirt. Though I could never get into her catchphrase…."
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"I'll splatter your guts!"
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"R-E-Tarded"
"All in all, Buso Renkin is good" Nukid nodded "just don't go expecting Rurouni Kenshin level of awesomeness"
Number 10….
Gantz
"Ah Gantz. If you read Gantz, I consider you the manliest of men" Nukid proclaimed
"The series starts with a pair of high school students, Kei Kurono and Masaru Kato, are run over by a subway train in an attempt to save the life of a homeless drunk who had fallen onto the tracks"
"Following their deaths, Kurono and Kato find themselves transported to the interior of an unfurnished Tokyo apartment. The pair soon realize others are present and find that they are not able to leave the apartment. At one end of the room there is a featureless black sphere known as "Gantz" Nukid explained
"The two-along with several other recently killed people- suddenly find themselves fighting hidden aliens across the city, and are forced over and over by Gantz to kill these aliens until they earn a 100 points"
"Gantz is sick, fucked up and borderline hentai sometimes" Nukid said "I love it"
"This is a series that won't appeal to everyone" Nukid scratched his head "okay most people probably won't like it, but if you're into gory stuff, psychological mindfuckary and generally mature manga, it is perfect for you"
Number 9….
Akira
"I have little doubt you guys have heard of or seen the movie" Nukid said "but don't forget the Manga series it was based off of!"
"Akira is set in a Neo-Tokyo setting, after the destruction of Tokyo in 1992. The story involves biker gang member Shotaro Kaneda and his best friend and fellow gang member Tetsuo Shima"
"After Tetsuo is involved in an accident at the very beginning of the story, it causes him to display immense psychic powers. He is soon recruited by the Colonel and given the designation #41. However, the ways in which he uses his powers, as well as his mental instability, causes his friendship with Kaneda to shatter, and he tries to stop Tetsuo from ressurecting Akira, a god like child with psychic powers"
"When Anime is discussed in Universities, there are three that are always discussed" Nukid stated "Astro Boy, Ghost In A Shell and Akira"
"The movie Akira was one of the first animes to head over to the west, and hell, it even inspired the Matrix. But the movie is only an abridged version of this glorious manga"
"If you want the full experience, read the manga" Nukid nodded "though like Gantz, it isn't for the faint of heart…..or those with weak hearts"
Number 8…..
Nausicaa and the Valley of the Wind
"Nausicaa and the Valley of the Wind is another manga that is known for its movie adaptation" Nukid said "but like Akira, that movie is only part of the whole story"
"The story is set in the future 1000 years after the "Seven Days of Fire", a cataclysm brought on by the excessive industrialisation that mankind has undergone. It utterly destroyed industrial civilisation approximately a millennium after it began to flourish"
"Although humanity survived, the land surface of the Earth has become heavily polluted and the seas are poisonous. Most of the world is covered by the "Sea of Corruption", a toxic forest of fungal plants which is steadily encroaching on the remaining open land" Nukid explained "It is protected by large insects, including the huge Ohmu. Humanity clings on to survival in the polluted lands beyond the forest, periodically engaging in bouts of internecine fighting for the scarce resources that remain"
"Nausicaä is the princess of the Valley of the Wind. The story follow Nausicaa on her journey as she tries to bring order to this destroyed world, and create a world that could live with the environment, rather than fear it" Nukid said
"I can't honeslty say I've seen a series that brings environment themes better than this. This manga-like much of Miyazaki's work-looks at a world struggling between a world of industrilisation, and a world of nature"
"Also, Nausicaa is easily one of the best female characters of all time" Nukid said "she's effectively the Jesus of anime. She saves the world from being destroyed and unites the world with the toxic jungles thanks to her unique ability to communicate with it"
"All in all, like all of Miyazaki's work; it's a masterpiece"
Number 7…..
InuYasha
"I was surprised Insane Critic didn't talk about this one" Nukid said "though, judging by their look at most other 90s manga, it's lucky for them they didn't"
"The story starts when schoolgirl Kagome Higurashi is pulled into a well by a demon. She is sent back to the Sengoku period, where she meets half-demon InuYasha. Together, along with several friends and old allies they set out to find the shards of the Jewel of Four Souls, before evil main antagonist Naruku does"
"InuYasha is a nostalgic classic to many. It was probably the first anime many people saw as a child, and liked DragonBall Z, it's unforgettable"
"Overall, I daresay it's overrated" Nukid shrugged "but I think it's also one of those series you should definitely consider checking out"
Number 6….
Dragonball
"Insane Critic may have talked about Dragonball Z, but they DIDN'T talk about the original Dragonball"
"Dragonball is basically the story of Goku as a child, as he meets several of his most well known friends, such as Bulma, Krillan and his future wife Chi Chi. We read as they search for the Dragonballs, battling several enemies along the way who wish to use it for evil"
"Let me just say it; Dragonball Z is very overrated"
Crowd: "WHAAAAAT?!!"
"Sorry but….it is. Sure the fighting is awesome and it's got some cool characters, but the thing is, the story itself just repeats itself. Think about it"
Cutaway gag….
Saiyan Arc
"We need to fight evil Saiyans!" Piccolo declared
"Let's train like mad until they arrive until Goku arrives!" Krillen said
Freiza Arc
"We need to stop Frieza!" Piccolo stated
"Let's train until Goku arrives!" Krillan said
Cell Arc
"Cell is hosting a tournemant! We need to stop him!" Piccolo said
"Let's train until Goku-I mean Gohan-is strong enough to beat him!" Krillan said
Buu Arc
"Buu is destroying the planet. We have to stop him!" Piccolo said
"Let's train until…." Krillan sighed "…fuck it. Let's just wait till Goku arrives and beats him"
End gag….
"So yea, even though I grew up on the series and I still like it, it is a very flawed series" Nukid said "in fact, I would go as far to say the original Dragonball is better"
"Sure the action may not be as epic, but the plots are far better written and structured and the characters introduced were more interesting" Nukid explained
"And let's face it. Dragonball Z is just WAY overpowered" Nukid added "seriously, one click of Goku's fingers and he can blow up the planet. THAT'S how powerful he is by the end of it"
Number 5….
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure….
"I'm sure some of you have heard me mention this title many times already. Well, I'll use this to explain to you all just why I love this epic series" Nukid
"For starters, there is no one permanent main character. There are seven parts in this story, and six out of seven involves family members of the Joestar family, and their-as the name states- bizarre adventures dealing with stone mask induced vampires and other supernatural villains"
"Jojo's Bizarre Adventure has over 800 chapters and around a 100 volumes" Nukid stated "point is, this is a fucking long series, but an epic one at that"
"I love this series for many reasons. For starters, since the main character always changes, we see the world at various periods. Part one is late Victorian, part two is 1930s New York, part three is 1980s and part seven even goes right back to the Wild west!"
"Then there's the said main characters" Nukid explained "each main character is distinct in their personality, though all are tough, determined characters. My personal favourite is part three Jotaro Kujo!"
"Another thing is that nearly everything in the series is a reference to music. From names, to attacks" Nukid smiled "believe it or not, there's on character called 'Vanilla Ice'"
"Finally, there's my biggest reason for loving this series" Nukid stated "that is DIO BRANDO!!"
(Screen shows various scenes of Dio Brando)
"Dio Brando is one of the most hardcore, unmerciful, downright sadistic villains I have ever seen" Nukid proclaimed
"He is up there with villains like the Major, Legato and Aizen. He's THAT awesome!"
"All in all, I highly recommend it" Nukid said "just…be prepared to spend a long time on it"
Number 4…..
Bakuman
"What is Bakuman, some of you are no doubt asking now" Nukid said "well my friend, it is a manga…..about two boys creating a manga!"
"The story follows Moritaka Mashiro, a talented drawer, and his partner Akito Takagi, a promising illustrater, work to create the number 1 manga in Shonen Jump" Nukid explained "AKA, the next One Piece"
"I daresay some of you are thinking 'this manga sounds boring!'" Nukid sighed "well, after you've drowned yourself in acid, let me explain why this manga is so damn awesome"
"For starters, it was written by the two people who created Death Note" Nukid shrugged "need I say more?"
"Not only is this manga informative and a good look at the manga industry, it's compelling and gripping, with excellent character development and a true story of love. For you see, Mashiro promised the girl he loves, Miho Azuki, that he would marry her when he made the number 1 Manga"
"….And when you see Azuki, you'll question how he can keep his promise" Nukid then whispered "she's insanely hot"
"In many ways, I prefer it to Death Note" Nukid stated "Death Note is probably the better series, but this series is more upbeat and I just enjoy the characters more. Though, no character compares to L"
"Anyway, if you want to see the geniuses who made Death Note create gold again, give this manga a try"
Number 3….
Berserk
"Ah Berserk" Nukid sighed happily "an epic of story of love, war, betrayal and…."
(Screen shows various bloody scenes from Berserk)
"GOOOOOOORE! GOOOOOOORE! BLOOD! TITS! GOOOOORE!! GIANT ASS SWORD!! Hey see that demon? NOT ANYMORE BECAUSE IT'S FUCKING DEAD!! AAAAH BLOOD GOOOOREEEE!!!"
"……..I…made my point, haven't I?" Nukid laughed nervously "even people who have never read Berserk know this is one gory series. Bodies are always getting mutilated in severe ways, people get raped, and some of the things that happen are just…..mindfucking"
"But if you look past the gore and violence, you will find a story so amazing, so gripping, I could honestly call this Japans equivilant of Lord Of The Rings"
"The story follows the Black Swordsman Guts, who with his mighty sword hunts down the demonic apostle Griffith. Griffith was once Guts friend and ally, but when he sacrificed Guts, Guts lover Casca and the rest of his friends for power, Guts became a man on a mission, not stopping until he holds Griffiths head in his hands"
"Guts is……pure testosterone fueled badassery" Nukid said "he makes Cloud Strife look like wimp and he could possibly beat someone like Alucard, just by will force alone!"
"Something I've noticed about Berserk is that Final Fantasy VII actually rips off it a fair bit….only far more toned down" Nukid pointed out "Cloud is a wimpy version of Guts. Sephiroth is a VERY toned down version of Griffith, and the plot shares some noticable simularities"
"However, some pricks don't know their facts and think Berserk ripped off FFVII" Nukid snarled "to those retards, FUCK YOU!! Besides, Berserk is ten times better than FFVII"
"All in all, if you can handle the gore, READ IT, NOW!!"
Number 2…..
Lupin III
"In the west, this series is somewhat obscure" Nukid shrugged "In Japan however, it's a cultural icon"
"Arsène Lupin III, the grandson of the fictional gentleman thief, Arsène Lupin, is considered the world's greatest thief, known for announcing his intentions to steal valuable objects by sending a calling card to the owners of his desired items"
"Together with his partners, the flawless marksman Jigen, the honour bound samurai Goemon, and the femme fatale and Lupin's love interest, Fujiko, Lupin travels the world, stealing things worth billions of dollars, all while being chased by the dedicated cop Zenigata"
"Lupin the Third is James Bond meets Charlie's Angels with Scooby-Doo sensibilities" Nukid explained "while it does deal with serious issues sometimes, the series is ultimately very light hearted and very funny!"
"As I said in the start, Lupin is a cultural icon in Japan, probably greater than Dragonball or Gundam. The series has spawned several anime adaptations, OVAS, movies and video games"
"If you wanna read the manga…" Nukid sighed "…that might be hard. It's not an easy series to find, and I've only seen bits. However, what I have seen is just pure genius and a must read to anyone who loves Manga, or even fans of series like James Bond and Get Smart"
Number 1….
Fist Of The North Star (AKA Hokuto No Ken)
"I must give major thanks to The Shadow Syndicate for recommending this series" Nukid stated "thank you TSS. Thanks to you, I call this series one of my top favourites"
"Set in a post-apocalyptic version of Earth sometime near the end of the 20th century, a nuclear war has left the world in ruins, causing the oceans to evaporate and destroying most of the world's vegetation. Most of earth's survivors include villagers who try to thrive on what little resources they have and the numerous vicious gangs and tribes who prey on them"
"A martial artist named Kenshiro, a man with seven scars on his chest and the chosen successor of the legendary assassin's art Hokuto Shinken has sworn to protect the weak and innocent from the malicious gangsters that threaten their survival"
"Accompanied by two young children named Bat and Lin, Ken confronts numerous violent gangs through his journey" Nukid explained "along the way, he confronts with ghosts from his past. Including his former friend Shin, older brother Raoh, and the chance to save the love of his life, Yuria"
"Okay, there are so many reasons why I love this series" Nukid stated "for starters, the setting. I really enjoy post apocoloyptic settings, being quite a Fallout 3 fan, and this series can be very brutal. Even though it was published in Shonen Jump, it could sometimes be as brutal as Berserk or Gantz"
"Second, are the characters. Characters are tragic, compelling and stocked full of awesomeness. My ultimate favourites are Kenshiro, our tragic hero, Rei, a determined user of Nanto Seiken who wishes to protect his sister, and Raoh, Kenshiro's older brother who wishes to unite the lawless world with sheer, merciless power"
"Third and finally, Hokuto Shin Ken itself" Nukid said "in its most basic form, Hokuto Shin Ken allows the user to hit pressure points in the body, blowing them up from the inside"
"……I say that again; 'BLOW THEM UP from inside their own bodies!"………That….that is the coolest martial art I have EVER heard of! It's even cooler than the Rokushikis!"
"Seriously, what I would give to know Hokuto Shin Ken!"
Cutaway gag…
Nukid is confronting a Darkside, who lunges at him. Nukid pokes the darkside in the forehead, and watches in shock as the Darksides head explodes from the inside
Nukid looks at the headless Darkside in shock, and then looks at his fingers in amazement "holy shit…."
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Roscoso sat in his room, sitting at his desk. Nukid suddenly bursted into the room, breathing heavily
"Ross! I made a Darksides head explode from the inside!" Nukid frantically told the Pokemorph
"What?! How?!" Ross asked skeptically
"Well, I might be jumping to conclusions…." Nukid said "…but I think I might be Jesus"
End gag….
"Overall, I REALLY recommened this manga series. It's epic, exciting and packed full of awesomeness" Nukid said
"Well everyone, there's my Top 12. There were a few others series, like Heroman, Embalming and Elemental Gelade, but I'm not familiar with them, or in the case of Heroman, has only a few chapters so far"
"I'm the Nostalgia Kid! I remember it because you're all idiots!" Nukid saluted, before walking off
Hope you enjoyed, and I hope I peaked an interest in a few of you with the mangas. Trust me, they are all worthwhile series! Stay tuned