>>2223
I upgraded my smartphone and I'm no longer inconvenienced by its obsoleteness so I could be swifter to remove garbage from this site no matter where I am from now on

We love Yuno

>>2258
That makes sense!

Shamiko a cute!
KAOS from Comic Girls would be cute to see

>>2335
Great!

>>2258
Yes we do
>>2335
Thank you for the suggestion!

I hope this year will be another happy year for anyone who read this

>>2245
japanese rice really does taste better but its so so so much more expensive

>>2320
Cool!

happy new year

>>2357
Excellent!

>>2320
It's cool that you seem to have eaten several varieties of rice
Usually Japanese rice is the only rice variety accessible to me but I guess I should be happy with this variety

>>2357
Happy new year

Yes!

On a recent trip to Dublin, I visited a comic shop to see what they had and was surprised to find a stray single of Black Jack. neatly tucked into the corner next to full shelf of death note volumes. I loved Tezuka, just had to have it. Even if the cover (pic attached) is super ugly. I didn't go into that store expecting to buy anything, but when I left I had about, 100 euro worth of books in my bag. I read it shortly thereafter whilst on the train back home, an old woman sitting across from me was curious about what I was reading. I said a comic book, she asked if she could see. I gave it to her, and she opened to a page of Black Jack assembling Pinoko's body parts she was very taken back, I felt super embarrassed in that moment.


So, the book itself. If you don't know, which if id be very surprised if you're on a site like this LOL. Black Jack is about an unlicensed doctor, and his adoptive daughter/assistant Pinoko, going on medical adventures, usually involving a tragic backstory or a supernatural illness. Every chapter is self-contained, and is around 20 pages each. Its quite cartoony, but can really get horrific at times as well. I highly recommend for anyone getting into Tezuka Biography and or showa era animanga.

>>2303
Big if true!

>>2292
I found some while searching a while back

There's a manga called Historie on Alexander the Great and there was actually an anime announced for it a week ago. It's exactly what I was looking for!

There's also another manga called Afghanis-tan. It's really short. It's more of a history lesson, but it's still good and it has cute girls.

>>2326
You are right!

>>2303
Thank you for relating the fun and wholesome story! It sounded like a travel book to me, primarily because of Frankenstein
And I'm sorry you felt embarrassed

It's cool that you are acquainted with Tezuka manga! I remember enjoying the tv anime series of Black Jack very long ago and vaguely remember a few episodes including the origin story of Pinoko, but I've never read the manga itself
I also remember in my childhood I was scared of an older anime series of it directed by Osamu Dezaki because it had a more frightening atmosphere than the tv series!

It's fun learning which manga titles are being shelved in foreign bookstores, especially in Dublin where I have no clue. I could have expected Death Note to be sidelined rather than Black Jack

I guess most older people in Japan know well about Black Jack since it's a classic series, so your anecdote with an old lady was somewhat refreshing to hear
It would be wonderful if the experience of her had kindled her interest and made her a Tezuka fan

>>2326
>There's a manga called Historie
It looks familiar to me! I've seen this panel from it as a popular meme, it's the only thing I know of it
I should give it a try to figure out what was happening in this scene, thank you for sharing it!

>There's also another manga called Afghanis-tan
I remember anime style anthropomorphism was popular at that time like Hetalia and OS-tans but I've never heard of that one!

>>2345
Nice 2345
>Thank you for relating the fun and wholesome story! It sounded like a travel book to me
You're welcome!
>primarily because of Frankenstein
Speaking of Frankenstein. I've picked up a copy, and I've begun reading through it. It has been years, since I had first read it. So I'm very excited.
> I remember enjoying the tv anime series of Black Jack very long ago and vaguely remember a few episodes including the origin story of Pinoko
I know what series you're speaking about, I like it as well! It's closer to the source material, than the osamu dezaki version you mentioned being scared of. The Dezaki version was my introduction to black jack, i think its great!
>It's fun learning which manga titles are being shelved in foreign bookstores, especially in Dublin
Its mainly very popular Shonen titles, with some other titles like the work of junji ito. You wouldn't find any slice of life titles or the like, at any place I've been to. So I don't think youd find much that'd interest you over here, lol.

Another thing you wouldn't find is any Bande Dessinée (European comics, if you don't know) Which, for me personally is very disappointing. I wish BDs were more popular, not only in Ireland, but the entire world.

>It would be wonderful if the experience of her had kindled her interest and made her a Tezuka fan
That would've been funny to imagine, lol.

>>2268
Informative picture!

>>2266
Hello!
>Japanese, Korea, Chinese, and German
It's great that you are passionate about becoming a brilliant polyglot
Though I know nothing about Korean and German, I believe it's not a stretch to say that you can simultaneously learn Japanese and Mandarin by striving to be knowledgeable about Chinese characters

>>2268
I agree that Latin is unquestionably one of the most rewarding languages to acquire for how it shaped present-day European languages
I've been enchanted by learning the differences between English and Spanish so learning Latin must be fascinating too

How do I learn every and all language, very very quickly then?

>>2316
I've always wondered about that!

>>2268
>>2274
I've decided to go for it and after the first chapter it does seem to live up to it's reputation. This book has convinced me Latin'll be easy.
Not really but it was pretty easy and very satisfying so far. It's great to start learning a language and immediately be reading it.

>>2339
You are right!

I've been reading Frankenstein for the first time. The story is more riveting than I expected
It's fun perusing it in English and learning from it a lot of literary English expressions

>>2250
Did anything in Republic amuse you?

>>2296
Frankenstein's rly good. Something that really fascinates me is how these old figures have changed through the decades. From the original to how the general public sees them today. This is especially true with fairy tales, and how they've been adapted by Disney.

Something I did after reading through an original of something, is to check out the most popular adaption and see how they compare. That can be something fun for you to check out after you finish reading.

>>2301
Informative picture!

>>2296
Yeah, I liked the stories and allegories Plato put in the book. I think the stories matter more than the actual city Plato describes when reading it. There's some things I liked and disliked. I did like was the allegory of the cave. I didn't like the censorship Plato wanted, though. I know Aristotle also disagreed with Plato a lot in his books, too.
Reading Plato's other books, I do think Plato got more traditional later on in his life, comparing his earlier books like Charmides to his later books like Laws, and the Republic was written in the middle of his life, so in that way it is a more interesting or amusing read.

How did you like Frankenstein?

>>2328
I've always wondered about that!

Finished reading Frankenstein! Easily one of the best novels I have ever read in my life
I wanna be able to compose dramatic English sentences like the ones in it

>>2301
I agree! I was thinking of watching the latest adaptation by Del Toro after reading the novel, so I'm watching it bit by bit now
I had no clue about the original novel's story so it astonished me how different the actual story was from its public image

I finally improved my English reading skills enough to wade through novels so I have many pieces of classic English literature to read for the first time

>>2328
Happy to hear that you enjoyed it! And thanks for explaining Plato to me
I forget most of the things I learned in Ethics class but the allegory of the cave sounds familiar to me

I did a quick search on him and it's nice that I got a small opportunity to relearn philosophy
I should try to make a habit of thinking over ideal Forms of stuff so that I may not develop too pessimistic views of things from empirical observations

>How did you like Frankenstein?
I didn't know that the whole novel was written as monologues or that the monster became so intelligent that he played a role as an intellectual first-person narrator in the book
The monster's massive confessions of his anguish enabled me to feel like the monster actually existed in real life, it was a riveting sci-fi novel of existential crises

I started to drink water more frequently and I've been manifestly feeling better

>>2252
>>2262
Happy to hear that you both had a nice day

I just realized I have the same birthday as Ikouchan. It must be fate.

>>2306
Cool!

>>2306
What a miracle!
That's a phenomenal thing to happen taking into account how few people visit this place

>>2265
Thank you so much! <3

>>2322
Holy based!

>>2276
Are you sure about that?

I haven't posted on this site, for like 2 years! I'm surprised it's still up, to be honest.

Well. I'm happy it is, cause we need more places on the internet that have a total userbase that can be counted on our hands.

It was a little shocking to see this banner I made, it feels so long ago. I don't have much to talk about, maybe i'll come by again if I something on my mind.


<-- who is this by the way. I think she's cute.

>>2305
Long time no see!
I've just remembered and missed you when I read the scene where Victor Frankenstein happened to arrive at Ireland

The banner is the only one I was gifted by a visitor, so it's the most precious one

>I'm happy it is
I rejoice to hear that! I made this place hoping it would become a relaxing den that inclines people to revisit it even after drifting away from it for a while

>I don't have much to talk about
Take your time! While some parts of my brain crave to hear a lot, the other parts exclaim they cannot process a lot

>who is this by the way
I've finished reading Kiniro Mosaic recently and she's the protagonist Shino

>I've just remembered and missed you when I read the scene
I'm sorry if I caused you to worry!! I didn't mean to abandon anyone, sometimes stuff just slips out of my mind.
>The banner is the only one I was gifted by a visitor, so it's the most precious one
Thank you!

>>2318
Opps. Accidently clicked submit.
>I rejoice to hear that! I made this place hoping it would become a relaxing den that inclines people to revisit it even after drifting away from it for a while
That's an honorable goal, and you have achieved it!
>While some parts of my brain crave to hear a lot, the other parts exclaim they cannot process a lot
I think everyone can relate. The good thing about message boards, is that if want to take a day off you dont miss much. And you can read what happened while you were gone.

>>2310
Smart post!

how does illustration gets graded in anime manga industry, either for portofolio/studio, or in the social media?
like how does it get its score

from anatomy to color, how would each of it becomes the value it has, counted, or however it is measured, transalted

>>1204
Smart post!

how doed one draw from memoryvupside down it feels awkawsrd to me and things dont look as normal from the other way around

>>2133
Nice picture!

Any tips how to render refraction reflection, manually, like, by math with scene planned? Basically colors,values, realism... Or maybe 6 digit traffic+sales too?

>>2308
Smart post!

Still frightened to make a move, for the devil you know trumps the devil you don't. And I'm still too comfortable in my dysfunction to start a new life.

>>2207
Lovely picture!

Just want to be free of big tech but Android phones, Minecraft, and gulag jewtube are holding me back. Luanti, Vintage Story, Terraria, Stardew Valley call .. but so do Better Minecraft, Fear: Nightfall, RLCraft, Dawncraft, Nap Time, From The Fog, and Homestead.

>>2215
Congrats!

>>2207
Don’t be frightened to make a move, for we both know Schopenhauer also mentioned to escape the will (desires) for the will (desires) causes suffering. Do what we want to seek inner peace. Nietzsche also mentioned the Ubermensch. Don’t be lazy and don’t push yourself. Try to be the best person you can.

The devil you know can still increase. More bad things can still come in your dysfunction. Push yourself little by little to get out of your dysfunction, whether it’s outside or inside.

And while I don’t agree fully with Schopenhauer and Niezsche they both said to keep seeking knowledge because knowledge and intelligence are one of the most important things in this world. Keep learning about all the great philosophers, Western and Eastern and more.

Interestingly even Schopenhauer and Nietzsche took a lot from the Buddha and Buddhist philosophy

>>2215
I don’t think everything with big tech is bad. You’re on the internet which is a part of big tech. I just think you have to have moderation, and I think Minecraft is just getting too old. Minecraft is over 15 years old now, and I’ve played it way too much, even with mods it’s still Minecraft. I don’t even get those 2 week minecraft phases now. Last time I played was with friends. Minecraft is still a great game but I’ve played it way too much.

I did see a video on a cool Minecraft ARG called “At the crossroads, don't turn left” on youtube. That was the only Minecraft video I’ve see in a really long time, and it was really good.

I’ve never heard of Lunati, but I know Vintage Story, Terraria, Stardew Valley. They’re all good games, and I actually played Terraria today after a long time surprisingly enough lol!

Mihoyo announced a new game recently, so I’ll probably play that when it comes out.

Also nothing wrong with Jews.

>>2248
Educational picture!