Manga Makes Me Feel Dumb

[@starlordman1017]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who feels this way 😭😭 You perfectly described how I felt when I read ghost in the shell

[@comiccasper3053]

Phew, glad to know others also find certain concepts going above their heads.

[@serpently9404]

My favourite part about manga and anime is that they can make even the most mundane topic or story seem incredible and interesting. Sports manga and anime for example I don't watch basket but damn slam dunk and kuroko no basket looks amazing and make it seem so cool

[@comiccasper3053]

This is so true, I have noticed how the mundane can be turned into fun and amazing.

[@evandercaldwell9993]

Remembering the concept and progress in concept throughout the story when reading, is one of the main reasons I try to stick with only a few mangas at a time (2-3 mangas)!! Also I try to really remember certain key concepts of the story and even make screenshots of important revelations, so when i come back into the story (especially with on-going mangas), I have some sort of a short summary!! Sometimes, like in One Piece, I go back to certain chapters and re-read them to not forget newly established story progress or watch youtube-videos about characters!! Reading or watching discussions on Reddit and KZbin help me lock in certain key moments in my memory, so I'm better able to remember them in the future!! The fandom helps a lot here!! Also the more time I spend in the story (taking my time, reading up on fan-wikis, watching secondary content) the more I am likely to remember the important stuff!!

[@evandercaldwell9993]

Also, I tend to read different styles of manga at the same time (1 gag-manga or cozy-manga, 1 seinen, 1 shonen) to switch it up a bit, so I don't read several demanding mangas all at once!!

[@BruceWayne-et8kh]

Bro definitely needs more subs

[@comiccasper3053]

Nothing can beat the endorsment from Bruce Wayne.

[@BruceWayne-et8kh]

@@comiccasper3053 I got you 🦇

[@bloody_hilarious]

Eyy let's go. Super hyped to see you started Fire Punch and planning to get Fujimoto's oneshots too. This is an interesting topic where I think your mileage would determine a lot, you've actually covered a pretty niche spectrum of manga with a lot of works that are considered more fringe or rare. The manga and anime world has been over-saturated by many formulaic works for a long time that followed this kind of "magic power battles with skimpy girls in compromising positions" and I don't knock it but I've been reading that for such a long time that when someone like Fujimoto came on the scene his works felt very refreshing. Like in Chainsaw Man when Denji's goal of getting a "squeeze" from Power for his first big battle ended up with him realizing that he only felt empty after it and that this goal didn't live up to what he imagined it would, the fights that aren't solved by flashy moves and cheering crowds but sometimes end in seconds in a very brutally realistic fashion and losses that can be felt. Maybe I'm rambling but that's the kind of perspective thing I mean and your personal experience and history with the medium can dictate a lot. You asked what western stuff influenced content in Japan and here's a fun one, the 1962 Sabrina the Teenage Witch from Archie comics is considered an inspiration for the "magical girl" genre that became a phenomenon in anime and manga with the very first anime being Sally the witch from 1966, and of course many more that came to follow like Sailor Moon. Very hyped to see you delve further into FP! It introduces some very interesting themes and concepts as early as the next volume and only gets better from there imo.

[@comiccasper3053]

I read "skimpy girls in compromising positions" quickly picked up my pad and pen, please do tell me more, I need to know for research purposes. I love a good lengthy comment, really appreciate your input, and I am really looking forward to both more Fire Punch and Chainsaw Man. Totally agree, Fujimoto has really flipped the script.

[@bloody_hilarious]

@@comiccasper3053 Haha oh it's so ubiquitous you'd be hard pressed to find a manga without that. It's really more of a spectrum, there's a recent one that generated some buzz called Chained Soldier that indulges in it a lot. But then you have some classics like Sun-Ken Rock where at first glance you wouldn't even think it's the type of content you'd find in it but it is.

[@gotou6292]

Interesting topic, can't say I quite relate but I've been reading manga since a very young age. I have only just gotten into Dandadan myself and very nice to see someone reading Fire Punch, keen to hear what you think as those stories develop.

[@comiccasper3053]

Wow nice, you probably have some epic manga knowledge. Super keen to get my hands on the rest of Fire Punch and more Dandadan.

[@Sheeerperfection]

I find this to be a strange take. I don’t think having different, unique concepts makes something harder to understand. Western comics (as a westerner) I’ve found are way harder to get into despite being in colour and reading left to right. Manga panel just flow so much better and aren’t crammed with dialogue boxes that are hard to decode.

[@comiccasper3053]

Love your input Sheerperfection, really appreciate it.

[@evandercaldwell9993]

I agree, western comics can be more crammed with information and backstory, manga is more straightforward imo, but depends on the comic/manga, I guess!! And the whole western superhero comic market, for example, is an absolute nightmare to navigate, when it comes to chronology, where you should start reading and what different titles to read for the whole story-arc!!p

[@comiccasper3053]

@@evandercaldwell9993 The chronology of western comics can be a multiverse of madness for sure. Whilst I know who Spider-Man is, I can barely keep up with what's going on in his life.

[@evandercaldwell9993]

​​@@comiccasper3053 Yeah, it really ruined the experience for me, as I am a completionist 😓 but I'll never be able to catch up on 50 years of superhero comics PER superhero, especially with the confusing reading orders!! When I see a new villain I wanna know when they first appeared and how they progressed throughout the decades, but it's just a never-ending jungle of stories and every story gets ret-conned a thousand times over and titles changing constantly!! Reading certain runs of creators is fine, but as I said, it's not the WHOLE THING, I'm a completionist and my OCD goes through the roof, when confronted with such an overwhelming backlog of stories to pick from!! So mangas are relaxing to me, as there is one story at a time and spin-off mangas mostly get released after the main story is done and they don't intertwine in plot-progression, so I can casually read one story at a time!! Western superhero comics need to be streamlined for sure, but it's already too late, I guess!! 😂

[@Illuminerdy_]

I am pretty simple minded and have this problem all the time. If the story isn’t black and white simplistic then I spiral trying to understand it. I do try to focus on the journey rather than the destination because of this. Great video! I’ve only watched no guns life as a anime and I think I will keep it that way if it kinda confused you as well haha

[@comiccasper3053]

Makes me happy to hear I'm not the only one. Focusing on the journey is a great approach and transcends into all aspects of life. Thank you Illuminerdy, now I'm off to check out your August haul.

[@florinlaction]

Welcome back! 🎉✌🏻

[@TechManPat]

Complexity makes for some thinking

[@comiccasper3053]

And thinking makes for some complexity.

[@DrRESHES]

@@comiccasper3053 overthinking makes the brain heavy.

[@BruceWayne-et8kh]

Hey man Can you make a video on your favorite image comics like a top 5 or 10. I've started reading comics outside of DC/Marvel recently and would love to know your favorites from Image

[@comiccasper3053]

I like the idea, will definetly add it to the list of projects. Thank you for sharing.

[@BruceWayne-et8kh]

@@comiccasper3053 Cool, I'll be waiting 🤝

[@PrismaX2]

Umineko has the most complex concepts ive personally ever seen

[@comiccasper3053]

Sounds like I will need a team of people to help me navigate through it.

[@kushaljoshi3862]

​@@comiccasper3053 umineko is different then other manga as it is a manga adaptation of a already existing visual novel. But it's one of the best to ever do it. Story of umineko is not only one of the best of its medium but of fiction in general

[@cosmiccomiccorner]

Production lvl is over 9000!👏

[@comiccasper3053]

Vegeta has entered the chat. Also thank you!

[@cosmiccomiccorner]

@@comiccasper3053 Dude, love your channel for real, even though I just arrived. Haven't seen that much effort going into the videos anywhere else so far and I'm here for it! Your channel will go places, no question! 🍿

[@brockjessop3852]

Jujutsu kaisen’s power system has always been tough for me to grasp

[@comiccasper3053]

I would be keen to read that manga, I saw the first season of the anime, it was a good time, but yeah the power systems can be tricky to decipher.

[@brockjessop3852]

@@comiccasper3053 I did and I love the manga, but idk if I’m just dumb or if Gege is just that smart

[@namepending3795]

I really disagree with this point, i prefer manga over mainstream comics because in manga unlike comics you have most of the time a begining, middle and an ending unlike cimics which have plenty of beginnings some middle parts and a non conclusive endings. In short in i find manga mor cohesive then western comics

[@comiccasper3053]

Unless you read independent comics like Image Comics, Dark Horse, Boom Studios etc..which 99% of them have a beginning, middle and an end. But regardless, I love your take.

[@langreeves6419]

It's events that do this to me. Convoluted plots with scores of characters i don't know.

[@comiccasper3053]

I feel you, it can get overwhelming, and swarmed with a slew of characters.

[@kawaiihaki2480]

ive never heard this sentiment. manga is perfectly written 9/10 in my opionion, comics make me feel like im having a stroke dialogue lines at times flowing so bad id swear comics were translated from another language and manga was written in english. manga is MANY times deeper than comics are on a general sense. a single line can hold so much in a manga, lines in comics are almost always just someone saying what they're directly seeing or feeling. everything is really straight forward for the most part, leaving little to none up to imagination. its fun to have your videos to watch, as you represent opposite ideals as I do. and even are doing a reverse collecting experience as I, like i started reading manga and watching anime when i was young and its been part of my life forever, i collected manga for YEARS before ever even reading a single comic issue until just last year, now im branching out and try to stay positive with it but marvel and DCs fans frustrate me more than any manga fan base, as they all force their opinions down your throat. marvel is fun to me and DC has deeper stories and cooler fights, in my personal opinion. im still i think always gonna be a manga fan over a comic fan but im glad i have comics, they are a nice palette cleanser.

[@androidtipstricks7860]

Mangas dialogue are too basic feels like 5th grade student translated. Where comics use some complex words in dialogue which challenge my mind to learn new vocabularies. Manga relies on excessive speed lines which makes the fight hard to understand. I am glad that I'm still holding comics because if I don't then I could've missed comics Such as Transformers Power Rangers Dawnrunner Rook: Exodus Monstress Saga King Spawn Conan the barbarian Ultimate Spider-man Alex Ross's Fantastic Four Millarworld TMNT

[@comiccasper3053]

Love the input Kawaiihaki as always. You are right, we are travelling in reverse to one another, manga is pretty special, and I am barely even scratching the surface. Forcing opinions is never fun, everyone is entitled to enjoy what they want. Hopefully I can make a video sometime about some suitable recommendations in the comic space for manga fans. Take care, and catch you on the next one.

[@comiccasper3053]

Love the selection of comics Android, you got some absolute bangers on that list! With some extrordinary writers and artists.

[@kawaiihaki2480]

@@androidtipstricks7860 yo thanks for Proving my point about comic fans G. also they’re is seinen manga for adults, it’s not all shonen which is intended for teens, but all comics ARE indeed intended for teens and children.

[@kawaiihaki2480]

@@androidtipstricks7860 also monstress is manga inspired. so it’s funny you list that. Transformers is a Japanese toy line that they created comics for to sell them over seas. Saga is manga inspired. Power rangers was a Japanese tv show that was converted to an American comic. Dawn runner Is a mecha kaiju drama. Weird where did that idea come from??

[@superdead1877]

You definitely should give Dorohedoro a try

[@comiccasper3053]

Agree, it's on the wishlist, my wishlist is big.

[@Gaurav4152b]

def s-tier

[@wagnus1923]

If you want a really good underrated gem of a manga with a fallout like post apocalyptic adventure. Then check out heavenly delusion (Tengoku Daimakyō)

[@comiccasper3053]

Fantastic, I love being able to find new gems to read, thank you for sharing.

[@iwayuru1716]

I can understand the sentiment, reading manga can really feel out there sometimes. 😅 I'm not too familiar with no gun's life but it was interesting to hear about, about the concepts you nailed it, "Blame!" by Tsutomi Nihei takes the cake for that for me - it has a massive intricate world with its own names for events, companies, objects, life forms and other things that are thrown around and you are indeed expected to almost learn a new language but at the same time it has very minimal dialogue with sometimes multiple chapters being completely silent, the author has background in architecture so he lets the sprawling world do the speaking. Randomly PewDiePie has a cool video on it called "my favorite manga" it's only a few minutes long and spoiler free and I'd recommend giving it a watch! 😊 Nice you got into Fire Punch! And you didn't get deterred 😅 The first volume is a lot, it has some very heavy themes and imagery but it's the only one that throws you in such cold water, starting with volume 2 and onwards it really picks up and goes totally not where you would ever expect and it's a wild ride all the way through to the end 🔥 Very excited to see you continue whenever you get to it, no rush 😅

[@comiccasper3053]

What an awesome comment, thank you, and I'm happy I don't feel alone on needing to learn a new language everytime I'm stepping into an epic manga. Blame! is so beautiful I read the first volume, and I desperately want to pick up the rest. That is so cool that PewDiePie reviewed it, I should check it out, must have made a huge impression on him, knowing it compelled him to make a video on it. Fire Punch is a lot, pretty heavy stuff, but would love to know more.

[@Attribute-X]

How are you feeling about Choujin X, currently?

[@comiccasper3053]

Great question, I am up to date with it so far, would like to make a video about it. Spoiler alert, I'm feeling pretty good about it.

[@Attribute-X]

@@comiccasper3053 who’s your favorite character and what’s your favorite Choujin power? Mine is Tokio, and Sandek’s Gravity power.

[@szzabophoto4547]

Can’t wait to see him get fully sold on Dandadan at volume 3

[@sureashkumar1524]

Volume 1 got me hooked on the dandadna.

[@comiccasper3053]

Wow it gets spicier!? My spice levels already over 9000!!!

[@danone_danone]

@@comiccasper3053 It doesn't get spicier, it just gets depressing

[@florinlaction]

I’d love to see a comic review ✌🏻

[@comiccasper3053]

There is something special in the pipelines, I hope you like it, might take a few weeks though.

[@florinlaction]

@@comiccasper3053 I’ll be here, waiting 🤩

[@feridradoncic2237]

My Man 😂😂😂😂I ❤😂😂

[@Gaurav4152b]

Cool reviews man! new sub earned. I gotta tell u Fire punch gonna really get 🔥 onwards and if u like it ,also check out 'Ajin:Demin human' its mature , interesting and really gore & also theres a korean comic 'Superhuman era' which is really super duper u'll def love it ,its themed like some of western comics and yeah its only digital.And u know why u feel that way abt manga is really bcz while reading manga it gets better and better as u read continuously without venturing other works.Hope u see this❤

[@Gaurav4152b]

aaand ur blame review was spot on! The rest of it only keeps getting better,the same can be said abt Sakamoto days.While I myself haven't read dandadan I sure've heard a lot of praise.Waiting for another such cool vdo

[@comiccasper3053]

Thank you for the awesome comment and recommendations, hyped to read more of Fire Punch and I'm keen to check out this Ajin manga. True, the manga stories I have been experiencing just seem to get better, and they build on the world so well.

[@Bielgv1]

My man Why when say Alien there's anpicture of Sailor Moon?

[@comiccasper3053]

Apparently Sailor Moon's first life was an Alien known as Princess Serenity. Second life she was a human (Usagi). I think I watched too much of it as a child...

[@ataikonotatsujinplayer2610]

Do yo know what makes me truly feel dumb fooli cooli

[@comiccasper3053]

Never heard of it, but the title alone sounds wild.

[@hanhthien2948]

Fire punch is too much for me...

[@comiccasper3053]

I can understand that, I was lot for me to take in.

[@feridradoncic2237]

I saw the new SML movie called Goodman goes to jail and Brooklyn guy's sad day 😂❤❤❤❤❤😂😂

[@malboy4728]

UY CHAINSAWMAN

[@r0gue3k8]

Read goodbye eri

[@comiccasper3053]

Definitely on my wishlist, thank you.

[@florinlaction]

11:55 yes, power rangers is one of them

[@comiccasper3053]

That is a good one, another gem.

[@kaivenfigueroa]

Power rangers! power rangers or super sentai was Japanese before being bought by Saban and popularized in America

[@comiccasper3053]

That is a good one, thank you for mentioning this.

[@superlol178]

I understand where you are coming from, but maybe the video should have been a little more focused on the why you think that and a little less on giving every manga a cool synopsis.

[@Jahrenee2k]

He's basically explaining to use what he thinks. He gives a brief summary to explain the differences of concepts, universes among the mangas he read. He then says he thinks he is left confused at times because of how he jumps from one manga (universe) to another.

[@superlol178]

Yeah i know...but i also see that some people in the comments didn't get the main point...that is why i suggested a little more focus on the topic lol.

[@comiccasper3053]

Love the feedback, definetly something I can improve on.

[@comiccasper3053]

Thank you Elijah, love your input, and you are right on the money, I have a talent for confusion.

[@batmankaler]

I hope you read One piece.

[@comiccasper3053]

One day, I look forward to that day.

[@feridradoncic2237]

National act dumb.day😊❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😂😂

[@mortgu]

your never gonna get more subscribers if you cant ever to the point of your video

[@comiccasper3053]

I love the feedback, it is very helpful, thank you.

[@rabbitribbit578]

wanna recommendation for masssive and complex world building? try: - One Piece wanna recommendation for unique power system? try: - Gachiakuta - Hunter X Hunter - Jagaaaaaan wanna recommendation for men goes boom boom pow? try: - Kengan Ashura & Kengan Omega (sequel) - Rikudou - Record Of Ragnarock wanna recommendation for a glass of depresso? try: - Goodnight Punpun - Blood On The Tracks - A Life Turned Upside Down - My Dad's an Alchoholic (autobiography) wanna recommendation for story covering specific topics/theme and educational at the same time ? try: - Smile Down The Runway (Fashion/Modelling) - Food Wars (Culinary w/ a spice of 𝓰𝓲𝓰𝓰𝓲𝓽𝔂) - Bakuman (Manga Industry) - Ballroom e Youkoso (Dance Sport) wanna personal recommendation for fun and dumb read? try: - The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You your welcome

[@comiccasper3053]

That is one S-Tier list of manga recommendations, today was a good day. Thank you!

[@rabbitribbit578]

@@comiccasper3053 your welcome man and honestly with your editings, you really deserve more subs

[@florinlaction]

Welcome back! 🎉✌🏻

[@comiccasper3053]

Welcome back Florin!