That aside I do appreciate the translations, To my knowlege it's all done on a volunteer basis so just wanted to say that
Worth the continued read?
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Worth the continued read?
I've read up to Voulume 5 Chapter 4 as of this post and was trying to decide if I wanted to continue forward with the series. If you have read past where I am I got a few questions that will help me decide.
That aside I do appreciate the translations, To my knowlege it's all done on a volunteer basis so just wanted to say that
That aside I do appreciate the translations, To my knowlege it's all done on a volunteer basis so just wanted to say that
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Re: Worth the continued read?
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Winter's the time of the year,
when the cold chill the skin,
from the very within,
but you grasped my hand,
your eyes shedding a frozen tear.
Our eyes met,
and warmth filled the air.
when the cold chill the skin,
from the very within,
but you grasped my hand,
your eyes shedding a frozen tear.
Our eyes met,
and warmth filled the air.
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Re: Worth the continued read?
Just read it I definitely did not regret it. In my honest opinion since you have already read quite far just go through to the end. The story starts to get more interesting from volume 10 onwards.
However like you said it's a matter of personal preference if you are unable to see yourself liking the story than just move on to another story. Reading from your comments it seems like you have already come to a decision yourself and are just here to confirm it. In that case don't waste your time here then. There are many other LN out there and I really doubt that we will be able to finish reading them all in our life time hahaha.
However like you said it's a matter of personal preference if you are unable to see yourself liking the story than just move on to another story. Reading from your comments it seems like you have already come to a decision yourself and are just here to confirm it. In that case don't waste your time here then. There are many other LN out there and I really doubt that we will be able to finish reading them all in our life time hahaha.
Don't you just love reading? I think it is one of the joys of life, where we can escape the cold reality of the world and exist in something so much more fun and exciting! ^_^
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Re: Worth the continued read?
Character development? You do realize that the 'prologue' ends at volume 5, right? If you want character development, then read volume 6-7. A certain green-haired sniper and dense protagonist develop quite a bit. Like the others before me have said, volume 8 is where the story actually begins to pick up. Think of it this way- the story is told through the perspective of Kinji, who is one of the most dense protagonists on BT. The characters actually develop a lot, if you notice the subtle hints, but Kinji hardly notices it- therefore it is not as apparent in the series. Also, as a little spolier, after volume 5 and before volume 10, Aria has not used the 'Scarlet Ammo' at all (Though, Aria does not play the role of main heroine as much as before until the 2nd half of volume 9). About the support characters, this is their time to shine. The main characters have already been introduced in the 'prologue', so now it is the turn of the supporting characters to reveal more about themselves. Until Kinji accepts his 'HSS', he will continue to run away from the girls. The whole 'being spineless' thing helps to emphasize the magnitude of his 'HSS' change, and leaves room for character development- as well as hinting Kinji's eventful middle-school life. At least he is not the other extreme and loads each page with fanservice. It really is just a matter of preference- just like everyone else said. However, not many other LNs are translated as far as Hidan no Aria, so it is worth reading further just to pass time.
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Re: Worth the continued read?
Frankly, if you're looking for some super logical, brilliantly thought up plot; there aren't that many series with huge volumes that are consistant with its matierial, HnA most definitely isn't one of them.
I continue to read HnA because I like it's characters, the protagonist and it's comical moments; then it's worth reading even if the material isn't as well written as it could've.
I continue to read HnA because I like it's characters, the protagonist and it's comical moments; then it's worth reading even if the material isn't as well written as it could've.
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It's actually a smart series, comparable to SAO or DAL. (In terms of popularity in Asians, it is third place too)
However there needs to be more elaboration on the other characters, not just Aria. Watson, Jeanne - those two are VERY important, especially after the war started.
However there needs to be more elaboration on the other characters, not just Aria. Watson, Jeanne - those two are VERY important, especially after the war started.
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The premise starts over the top, by the end of v5 it's gotten to ridiculous, and by the midpoint of v8 it's hit ludicrous speed and gone plaid. >.> </old-movie-reference>
But yes, fun. I just can't guarantee it's going to make any sense.
But yes, fun. I just can't guarantee it's going to make any sense.
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Sometimes, people read/watch things because they are too exciting/funny/fun instead of being extremely well thought-out and that is precisely why I read, and like, HnA.
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The author does have to move away from the Riri and Hihi stuff... It's gone 100% SSR...
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