Pokémon Manga Book Club

droomph said:

Reading through, this is just like the first episode of the anime...

oh well it's fine

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Electric Tale of Pikachu follows the over all plot of the Indigo Arc.

Spoiler of chapter :P

Not a bad first chapter, but like Vaporeon said, I still found that the opening chapter for Pokemon Special was a bit better. But I like Misty's design better here, and her outfit is a bit different.

Cool! I'll get started!!!

Haven't seen much for Pokemon Adventures in a while, which is rather disappointing, since it's the only pokemon manga I read.

HaloSonic said:

Haven't seen much for Pokemon Adventures in a while, which is rather disappointing, since it's the only pokemon manga I read.

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Then here's an idea: Try reading some of the manga listed up there on the first post.

I've only read Pokemon Adventures, and that's over a year ago. So, I'm gonna hop in the boat, too.

I really like the liberties that Toshihiro Ono takes with the manga's art style in relation to Pokémon designs. Nowadays, Pokémon, from adaptation to adaptation, are drawn in extremely similar ways, no matter what the illustrator's drawing style is like, but in the early years of the franchise, I guess no one really cared to standardize it.

For the introductory chapter itself, I actually prefer it to the first episode of the anime, considering it gives us more time to connect with the protagonist before it puts him through non-comedic turmoil. Plus, in my opinion, it shows off a little more flavor in its designs, from the Pokémon (again, going back to the whole "liberal adaptation" thing), to the humans, to even items such as the Pokédex.

Sounds like an interesting idea. I'll try and participate as much as I can. I've only read Pokemon Adventures and D & P Adventure, but I'm open to the other manga as well.

As for this first chapter, here are my impressions:
- I'm surprised that this is one of the few times that anything in the series really seemed to acknowledge (albeit partially) how evolution normally works (population change over time, rather than individual nigh-instantaneous metamorphosis).
- This Ash seems just as much of a lost cause as the anime one.
- Gary is still a douche-bag and I like him for it.
- http://komiksonline.com/?show=CMC&sc=petp&v=1&c=1&p=28 (AHAHAHAHA, THOSE EYES!)
- Nice breasts.

I believe that's enough for one day. Also:

HaloSonic said:

Haven't seen much for Pokemon Adventures in a while, which is rather disappointing, since it's the only pokemon manga I read.

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http://jb2448.info/

There you go. Have fun.

I think Im going to join! Ill try to stay a regular here, as I love reading manga! :D

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Well, took some time to read this chapter. Quite annoying when my internet decides to go out.

I read three chapters already... (It was fun and a little overboard!)

I'll try my best to be a regular…

"Sic 'em, Pikachu!" xD

I love this idea, and am definitely hopping on board. One thing I love about the manga, including The Electric Tale of Pikachu, is how dynamic the battles are. Truly a treat to read.

I finished it.... NOOOOOOOO

Lolipiece said:

Then here's an idea: Try reading some of the manga listed up there on the first post.

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nah, the rest of the manga don't particularly interest me all that much, aside from reburst. and tbh, Black/White's story is the reason I'm reading adventures, and it's only the BW story arc.

CarcharOdin said:

http://jb2448.info/

There you go. Have fun.

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Thanks for the link! maybe I might read the original Adventures after all :D

HaloSonic said:

aside from reburst.


Thanks for the link! maybe I might read the original Adventures after all :D

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I enjoyed the origional Adventures a lot actually. And ReBurst is pretty good, though I cant find a single scanlation after chapter 6. :/

Cool!

Wow! This is the first Pokemon Manga Club i have seen in this
Community! Keep this up!

Wow! This is the first Pokemon Manga Club i have seen in this
Community! Keep this up!

Hi, I'm joining in! I love pokemon manga but I've read only the first 5 arcs of pokemon adventures (and a bit BW adventures), so I'd love to try some other pokemon manga.So, consider me already a regular! =)

Anyways, I read it, and I almost fell down of my chair laughing. I think it's far better than the anime.

Just like others, I liked the explanation of evolution, Misty's look(far better than her anime counterpart, for obvious reasons), Gary, and of course, CATERPIE COLA! Can anyone tell where I can find a can of this?=)

Quickster said:

Also, I did like that Ash actually caught the Fearow. Anime Ash wouldve watched it fly away. -.- [/spoiler]

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I agree. Anime Ash would just kick the opportunity to have such a strong pokemon so early.

HaloSonic said:

Thanks for the link! maybe I might read the original Adventures after all :D

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I highly reccomend that you read them. They've got a great plot and tons of laugh!

Anyway, can't wait for tommorow's assigment!

Toujours, your idea was great!Keep it up!

EDIT: Ok, I got carried over and read two more chapters! And I almost died from laughing!=)=)
And Misty was...wow! in her suit fir the gym battle=D

HaloSonic said:

Haven't seen much for Pokemon Adventures in a while, which is rather disappointing, since it's the only pokemon manga I read.

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They're probably translating the Japanese words into English... That's probably why it's taking them a long time to publish a new one. I love Pokemon Adventures too.