Sensei No Bulge (Bulge of the Battle Star/Barrage)

[kouch_lee]

The Bulge in the one-shot was very like Shiina (the bunny) personality-wise, I think Horikoshi wanted to try a more thoughtful protagonist

Oh and Sakamata (the orca) was bar none the greatest character design I've ever seen

Sakamata, right. Definitely one of the best I've ever seen.

I'm okay with Astro not being coco bananas like Shiina, I like his character. I just hope he won't be a "family, family, family, family" robot. So far he's shown enough stuff to make him interesting and dynamic enough, so I'm not worried on that front.

And that one shot needs to be translated. Design and concept wise, it's really something else. . .

[Gliblord]

I might try my hand at translating it some time

[Aaronrules380]

new chapter is out

[Silverblade]

Chapter 5 can be found here since RedHawk are planning to remove the older chapters once the newest one gets released due to the licensing issues and stuff.

[Sonic Youth]

TIAMAT, NNNNOOOOOOOO!

[Kizuchan]

Tiamat will be okay. I feel like the family thing could get very obnoxious at some point, but that's what character development is there for. The spear is a pretty unique weapon among shounen heroes, so that's continuing to be cool and the alien looks wierd as always. Good chapter overall.

[AfroSamurai]

The character designs are still great

[GJardim]

It kinda caught me from surprise when the "captured" ones turned out to be the girls, but I guess you could've noticed it when Tiamat or Astro talks about the enemy's numbers.
This was pretty good.

[Unrequited]

It'd be great elaborate on this perception of the enemy thing later on in the series. Because even if coerced or goodhearted, people may still cause great harm to him. (For example those women in need of help still sacrificed tons of people apparently. I hope they don't just gloss over this fact.) And if harm comes to the prince, who's to take care of his adopted brothers and sisters or even the kingdom? It brings us back to what Tiamat mentioned about choosing between family and himself. The prince being forced into a making a pragmatic decision rather than an emotional one would be really interesting to see later on imo.

[Kizuchan]

Hey, chapter 6 is out, if anyone's interested.

http://www.mangahere.com/manga/sensei_no_bulge/c006/

Yeah, a pretty good chapter. It's nice to see that there's some more strategy involved in these fights.

[kouch_lee]

Pretty good chapter. I liked it.

Now, let's see things develop into something bigger. . .If WSJ allows for it, of course. . .

[Unrequited]

Err... not quote what I personally would have liked. I'm still waiting for a chapter where ignoring the pragmatic decision totally bites him in the ass. Then consequently learning from his experience in order to become a better ruler, not heartless but levelheaded.

But hey it was still loads of fun and I'm eager to see more. This with Assassin Classroom coming up? Jump's getting some great new blood.

[Wagomu]

That probably won't happen until later. The series is still going through its paces. I couldn't imagine it playing that card so early on, especially since it's such a prominent catalyst for growth. Right now, we're still learning the characters' strengths and weaknesses. Wait until the first major arc before expecting some character developing situations.

[Unrequited]

Yeah I didn't really expect them to do that right away while the series is still finding its ground, but I'm glad that Tiamat voiced the concerns. Heck it doesn't have to be soon at all, I just hope at some point it will be there.

And if I remember correctly, you were sporting a Neuro avatar before? Dunno if you've heard but the Assassin Classroom is by Yusei Matsui.

[GJardim]

This was pretty good, it's nice to see that even the side-characters are doing something.

[Wagomu]

And if I remember correctly, you were sporting a Neuro avatar before? Dunno if you've heard but the Assassin Classroom is by Yusei Matsui.

Shit, I've been waiting for him to do something new! I'm going to have to keep my eyes peeled for that. Thanks for the warning.

[Cruithne]

That probably won't happen until later. The series is still going through its paces. I couldn't imagine it playing that card so early on, especially since it's such a prominent catalyst for growth. Right now, we're still learning the characters' strengths and weaknesses. Wait until the first major arc before expecting some character developing situations.

I actually wouldn't be surprised if he did it early on. If the rankings aren't too good, he might use that to drive it up (pretty sure the aquarium arc in Oumaga was used the same way).

[Hiroy]

I'm not done yet, but this chapter certainly feels more comfortable in terms of panels and pacing unlike the last few.
But I really hope this series stays afloat enough to explore the territories like it did in the one shot.
*_*
It's exiting thinking about the thought.

Edit: Finished. Great chapter!

I see Astro took the ORG off.. I kind of assumed the host is immediately killed afterwards, but nothing happened.
Okay. Either Bulge killed himself, or he was assassinated(attempted).

[Cruithne]

I see Astro took the ORG off.. I kind of assumed the host is immediately killed afterwards, but nothing happened.
Okay. Either Bulge killed himself, or he was assassinated(attempted).

Definitely the latter. Those guards were talking about a laser gun when the found him.

[Hiroy]

I missed that completely the first time. Thanks.
Yup. Definately some story there. Can't wait for some more unraveling beind that.