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Post by richarddragon on Sept 5, 2017 7:08:19 GMT -5
There are several loose ends, with Tomoe's possible arranged marriage chief among them. We also could see more Jotaro and Gen.
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Post by richarddragon on Sept 5, 2017 7:06:49 GMT -5
Ah but in this case it is because he is a "toady", so Stan wouldn't lose the pun
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Post by richarddragon on Sept 4, 2017 19:48:57 GMT -5
Stan's sticking to mammals. We haven't seen deer, though.
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Post by richarddragon on Sept 4, 2017 13:57:48 GMT -5
Stan did mention in a letters' column that he is planning a multiparter which will feature European characters, but he added he wants to tackle some loose ends before that. Hope he means Tomoe's arranged marriage.
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Post by richarddragon on Aug 31, 2017 21:03:43 GMT -5
I loved that ending, I knew he'd stay but t was nice to see. Yeah, I knew they'd end up together. When she called samurai "heartless" you can see that bothers him. Nice to see it anyway.
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Post by richarddragon on Aug 31, 2017 11:27:59 GMT -5
I've a feeling we'll be seeing him again.
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Post by richarddragon on Aug 30, 2017 23:19:32 GMT -5
That ending... ow man...
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Post by richarddragon on Aug 30, 2017 7:46:48 GMT -5
I knew going into it that it wouldn't be the end of the Dark Lord In a way, it is though. Usagi is done with him. We'll never see him in the series again unless he decides to commit some terrible atrocity that somehow affects Usagi, and, if Usagi stays out in the rural communities and away from the centers of power and political intrigue, that isn't likely to happen. I think Stan is doing more "episodic" plots, although he did mention in a letters' column he is planning a new multichapter story.
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Post by richarddragon on Aug 29, 2017 21:01:48 GMT -5
But Usagi is not really willing to settle down, and IMHO it is all because of one thing and one thing only: his deep attachment to his past. He's got it all with Tomoe - an equal, a partner, someone who understands him - and a place to call home in the Geishu province. But he is unwilling to be with Tomoe because he still wants Mariko, and he will not serve Lord Noriyuki because he's still loyal to Lord Mifune. I have to disagree with you on this one. I think The Death of Lord Hikiji established pretty clearly that Usagi has moved on from his past and no longer concerns himself with loyalty to Lord Mifune. As for Tomoe, "Chanoyu" felt very much like a goodbye, and not just in a "until the next time I'm back in town" sort of way. Usagi has had many love interests, and he and Tomoe had their chance, but putting down new roots with the Geishu Clan is a prerequisite to seeking a future with Tomoe, and that isn't where Usagi's karma is taking him. I don't think Usagi is attached to anything beyond his ever evolving moral code and affection for well-meaning people. I want him to end up with Jotoro, Tomoe, and Gen beside him, but that doesn't seem to be what the character wants these days. Regarding Lord Mifune, I think you're right, and I stand corrected. As for Tomoe, I think we are kind of agreeing. I was just saying what could have been with her.
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Post by richarddragon on Aug 29, 2017 20:01:08 GMT -5
It won't be much of a hiatus. I've already turned in UY 162, and this new project should take, maybe, 3 months to complete my part. It was TMNT/Usagi, wasn't it?
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Post by richarddragon on Aug 29, 2017 19:35:15 GMT -5
I'm on #7 right now and I'm soon going to have to contemplate waiting for the next saga or tackling the back remaining back issues. I started buying the Fantagraphic books.
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Post by richarddragon on Aug 29, 2017 19:22:44 GMT -5
This was a nice recap and the art was beautiful. If I could get one print from Stan it would be the page from this story of Usagi in his straw hat watching a butterfly as it sums up in a single image what I love about the book. Maybe he'll have it with him when he comes to Boston this summer. You're right, it is a beautiful image. Hope you got it! Was this story free?
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Post by richarddragon on Aug 29, 2017 19:18:48 GMT -5
This issue shares a glimpse into Usagi's emotions and thoughts as he learns the trade of being a seaweed farmer. Truly interesting learning about what seems such a simple throwaway skill and yet Usagi finds a sense of peace and strength in what he finds with these farmers. Even so much as to imagining himself to become a farmer and settling down in a life without constant bloodshed where the fighting is merely to live life. We also see how smart and intuitive Usagi is becoming as he doesn't jump to the same conclusions as everyone else about the neighboring farmers and proves that Yamanaka was the true villain with a simple statement which sets everything up for the truth coming out. I could see Usagi wishing for such a life of hard work and simple pleasures and wondering what if he had chosen another path. This is something we all ponder many times throughout our lives to wonder what if... I remember getting into a debate with another member in some other thread in regard to this story, my sense always being that Usagi is sorely tempted to put down his swords and live a life like this one, whereas the other member interpreted it as Usagi just being friendly/helpful. It seems like all the great warrior myths, from Miyamoto Misashi to Beowulf finally arrive at their inner peace by settling down and leading the quiet lifestyle of the commoner. Don't forget Cincinnatus, who is probably the inspiration for Gen. Ikeda. But Usagi is not really willing to settle down, and IMHO it is all because of one thing and one thing only: his deep attachment to his past. He's got it all with Tomoe - an equal, a partner, someone who understands him - and a place to call home in the Geishu province. But he is unwilling to be with Tomoe because he still wants Mariko, and he will not serve Lord Noriyuki because he's still loyal to Lord Mifune.
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Post by richarddragon on Aug 29, 2017 19:13:20 GMT -5
This was a fun adventure, I hope we learn more about Sakura in the future. I'm quite interested in knowing how she and Gen met before Usagi.
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Post by richarddragon on Aug 29, 2017 8:27:33 GMT -5
Ah, Inazuma. The death I mourn the most in the UY universe. So much potential...
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