User blog comment:Godisme/The Flame's Voice/@comment-2214433-20130920205017

Fairy Tail

Well, you complain about Atlas Flame being the flame. I would probably be surprised if it wasn't for me reading the prediction blog. I thought it was a ridiculous idea and actually I AM surprised, but not because of the revelation itself, but because Mashima actually made it happen. Even then, Atlas may still turn of to be just a spirit. I was discussing this in chat earlier, while Milky Way requires a magic seal preparation and what not, Wendy kept talking about resident thoughts - similarly to Zirconis back then - and just before Atlas Flame is shown, she is seen in 'praying' pose, again, similarly to how Zirconis was summoned back then. Perhaps Natsu's flames + Wendy doing stuff are what caused Atlas Flame to re-appear. =o At the very least, we cannot say for sure that this Atlas Flame is still alive, imo. It was never said that the dragons are gone though o.o That's just the popular belief of the people there. We know that they have been ordered to gone into hiding, Igneel is chillin' in lava mountains while Acnologia is flying around.

That aside, this chapter was just Natsu being Natsu. At least Mashima cared enough to finally have him perform some moves with names, not just random attacks. Although some new stuff wouldn't hurt for once. <_< When was the last time Natsu did something new? In Oracion Seis arc? o.O

Oh, and I'm starting to think Minerva vs. Erza won't even be properly finished. With Atlas Flame appearing, things may start moving and perhaps Minerva will retreat. Though I may be wrong. I hope I am, I'm sick of Mashima rushing things like he did with GMG.

Also, I seem to have an opposite opinion about this arc, I've been mostly enjoying it, minus one or two chapters here and there. I dunno, the comedy has been great and I prefer this somewhat lighthearted arc to that of an apocalyptic one (read: Grand Magic Games arc). While these start on a great note, the ending usually fails to deliver. People (and sometimes me as well) expect way too much (10k dragons, anyone?) and end up disappointed when things get twisted around. So this arc comes as a refreshing change, somewhat nostalgic, reminding me of early arcs. Although this is probably just a transition one. Either way, I'm still genuinely looking forward to chapters each week, unlike certain other series (Read: Naruto).

Bleach Well, as much as I enjoyed the first chapter after the break, I cannot say the same about the latest one. I really hoped we'd get through the fodder enemies faster, but it seems like Kubo has again entered the predictable forumula which is as follows, an enemy enters, shows off their moves, the good guy comes up with a new trick, seemingly overpowering the enemy while spending x time explaining the ability, bad guy powers up now overpowering the good guy, repeat all steps till the end, which may as well be Ichigo appearing and defeating the enemy. I wish Kubo would come up with somewhat balanced fights, not just one overpowering another; keep switching. So yeah, I pretty much disliked this chapter. While it was nice seeing Soifon (yeah I still use that name >.<) show some cool stuff, it all ended in vain, waste of a chapter and ultimately, the same goes for the previous chapter and Hitsugaya's 'new' move.

Naruto I guess the flashbacks of dead people would be more touching if it wasn't for them being revived just recently thanks to the horrible plot device, aka Edo Tensei.

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