Katekyo Hitman REBORN! Discussion

[Buuhan1]

Haha....8 volumes for the kick...but alright.

[Battle Franky]

I'd say just jump in. Though, be wary the daily life arc is a little slow, and more light hearted and comedy focused, but it isn't indicative of the entire seires. It's just Amano's way of gradually introducing characters & concepts, without shoving it down the readers throats later on.

The "Vongola Ring" arc is definitely worth getting to, so keep with it, you shouldn't be disappointed.

[Buuhan1]

Alright, you've got me sold into reading it. Nice way with words as always, BF. Personally, I know the beginning of most stories are "slow". That is the best way to go about it, but sadly you're risking turning people off cause of that. But I believe if you stick with it after that is all done with you'll find yourself something great.

[GrandDarkLord]

I haven't read that much of this series, only the English volumes, what little has been scanslated of the Varia arc, and summaries on websites, but I really like it. I especially love Lambo. He's so cute!

I don't know if this is the place to post it, but I have an odd theory about the Varia. This is probably just stupid, but does anyone else think that they might be based on the Seven Deadly Sins? Here's why I think it:

1) Lussuria's name sounds similar to the Latin word for Lust, Luxuria, and he's also very flirty and feminine.
2) Leviathan is the name of the demon that represents Envy, and the fact that he looks up to Xanxus and wants to impress his superior kind of represents envy.
3) Belphegor is the name of the demon that represents Sloth, and it takes him time to get serious in battle.
4) Squalo's last name, Superbi, is similar to the Latin word for Pride, Superbia, and he is very arrogant.
5) Mammon is the name of the demon that represents Greed, and he tries to charge Bel admission to his fight.
6) Gola Mosca looks similar to the demon that represents Gluttony, Beelzebub, and the way he's powered kind of represents feeding.
7) Xanxus is very angry, and one of the chapters that takes place during his fight is titled 'Wrath'.

I'm likely overthinking this (I do that a lot), but does anyone think it might be possible. Again, I don't know if this is the place to post a theory, but I don't know of anywhere else. I didn't even know this part of the forums existed until this morning.

[Alucard_LX]

Chapter 97 has been scanned:
http://www.sendspace.com/file/cr2n49

[Kitsu Kusanagi]

Hmm...I like that idea, actually. Certainly fits well in a mafia-themed series.

[rusashi]

Hey this is to any KEFI or Toriyama World people who may read this thread, but I was just wondering if you guys planned to keep subbing the Rings arc. It's been a while since 34/35 was released, I'd do anything for some more Rings action.

[SigmasonicX]

Shinsen has finally gotten to the Vongola Rings Arc and have subbed up to 35. In other words, Shinsen and Toriyama World are at the same spot.

By the way, what's the latest episode to air in Japan, and about how many chapters away from the newest chapter is the anime?

[sabret00the]

it's sure going to be interesting now with both groups at the same point. let's hope the popularity of the show grows too.

btw the raws are at 46.

i really do wonder how new fans will see this show/manga. i wonder if they'll all have the same love/hate relationship with it that i do.

[goty]

Anyone knows if there's an ost album released already?
Some bgm pieces are pretty good, like the one at the very end of 35.

[oceanizer]

@ rusashi,

1. better ask that question in Anime thread.
2. I'm the founder of KEFI, but I had no idea until now that we're involved in anime subbing, lol.
3. I don't think any of TW dudes are checking here.

[tonitonichopper]

Anyone knows if there's an ost album released already?
Some bgm pieces are pretty good, like the one at the very end of 35.

There are 2 OST's.

[RoastBeef]

There's also a character-single type thing out, but there are actually only 2 songs. The rest of the tracks are the characters talking over background music.

Episode 45 was totally QUALITY (poor Gokudera), but 46 was better. Except, you know, glossing over a character's history. And Gokudera's mysterious, unnecessary-according-to-anime-canon lighter.

[goty]

Thanks, just found it. Really nice soundtrack indeed.

[Komrade Korobooshi]

Picked up the first 4 volumes, I LOVE it already (gotta watch the Anime now too!).

I dunno why though, but it reminds me a heck of alot of Keroro Gunsou (maybe the moral grey area involved?). The art reminds me of Eyeshield 21 though. So I dunno.

And go damnit, Reborn is just so dang cute yet his dark personality is a perfect contrast.

[RoastBeef]

(gotta watch the Anime now too!).

Don't. I'm only saving you the trouble.

[Komrade Korobooshi]

Why? I watched the first 2, and besides from condensing the plot, it seemed okay.

[RoastBeef]

QUALITY



EPISODE FIVE'S GOWADERA-KUN
(okay, the later episodes aren't all that bad sometimes.)

[gaara d. lucci]

Personally, I think the anime is great. Energy beam change aside, I don't see many problems with the anime adaptation.

[Komrade Korobooshi]

I thought Leon changing into the gun was kinda neat, and Gokudera losing his cigarette isn't that bad (although he's only a middle schooler, right? I can understand them being somewhat nervous about that).

EPISODE FIVE'S GOWADERA-KUN
(okay, the later episodes aren't all that bad sometimes.)

I really don't get your post.