So, yes, fannish ramblings from me. Since they're spoilery, I'll put the "Ao no/Blue Exorcist" ones behind a cut.

( Ao no/Blue Exorcist Recent Chapters Rambling )

So, some quick reaction comments on the latest chapter of Ao no/Blue Exorcist, Chapter 110.

Spoilers will follow.

First, is my timing good or what? I got out a ficlet about Shiemi's plight just before the manga re-visited it! Though there's no conclusion yet, so... C'mon, Shiemi! There's still time to pull a Rin on them ( Read more... )

I haven't gabbled about Ao no/Blue Exorcist recently, so I'm going to do it now.

Starting with this awesome Rin and Yukio wallpaper
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Real life hasn't been fun lately, but at least there's been some fannish goodness going on.

For starters, the birthday happened, and I received this wondermous collection of Kazue Kato's color art. Finally a full-size artbook from one of my favorite manga artists! And, naturally, it's mostly Ao no/Blue Exorcist" material with some gorgeous ( Read more... )

So, I love the Ao no/Blue Exorcist manga. I really do. I love the main cast and how they interact, I love the way the story has developed everyone, and I even love Kato's tendency to subvert all expectations. But, I've got to say: the current arc is leaving me a little adrift.

( Manga Spoilers Ahoy! )

And, now for some slightly belated fangirling over things I've watched recently ( Read more... )

The animated Kyoto/Impure King Arc has started, and it's amazing! Okay, so it's a slow start, but it's nice to see that, with only twelve episodes, they're not rushing. Episode 2 was nothing but character establishment and development, and it gave me all the feels. Special love for the hilarity of Rin's drunken conversation with a panicked Shima ( Read more... )

After peeking at the raw/untranslated version of Ao no/Blue Exorcist Chapter 77, I couldn't help cackling. It's like the story's come full circle back to the brothers' first mission together. And, Rin still isn't fond of Yukio's tactics ;)

( My spoilertastic thoughts on the translated chapter are behind the cut. )

First, a fanfic recommendation for catastrophechao's excellent Yukio introspection, Lists. In which Yukio tries to define himself, and the author succeeds. It's well-written and poignant.

And then, some gabble about the latest Ao no/Blue Exorcist chapters.

( Rampant Spoilers Behind the Cut! )

So, chapter 58 of "Blue Exorcist" finally arrived, and, regarding Rin and the zombies, I would just like to say: I called it!.

And, since I haven't actually spoken about the ongoing manga in ages, here's a smattering of impressions under the cut:

( Mind the Spoilers )