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I just finished all 23 volumes of Hikaru no Go, and as I predicted, I'm crying. *sniffles* I'm not ripped apart by the ending, nor filled with frustration...they're tears of joy and satisfaction, actually.
Though I am very grateful the story ended on a light note, on a chapter fulled with fun and promise.
Now I think about it, HikaGo almost has two endings. Vol 17, and then the big ending at Vol 23. I'm content with both endings, particularly the final one. And...that doesn't happen very often with manga. (See my reaction to the ending of xxxHolic.)
Of course, after reading Bakuman I understand why it's so rare for me to be satisfied with a manga's end. Almost every time, a manga doesn't end because it's the right time, but because the bosses decide to kill it for some reason--usually lack of sales. When that happens, the mangaka is given around 4 to 8 chapters to wrap it up. It would be difficult to create a solid and believable ending in that situation. But back to HikaGo...
I want to watch the anime, but I am reluctant. The manga is pretty much perfect, and it would be odd to have the pacing and character voices changed into a concrete this is how it is from the anime. I know that sounds strange, but I can't think of how to word it. The exquisite suspense of watching a game play out paper, the panels that emphasize placing down a stone, the eye closeups, my needing to pause for a deep breath before turning the page...it's an amazing feeling. The anime would be very different in that respect.
Like my previous emotional post the first time I read through what I had of HikaGo (through the 1st ending at vol 17), I am once again filled with admiration for Hotta-sensei, the writer, and Obata-sensei, the artist. They are masters of their craft, and it is proven by their ability to center a manga around an ancient board game and make it completely gripping.
Hotta-sensei, Obata-sensei, I bow before you. m(_)m
...I want the character guide and art book mentioned in the bonus author/artist talk columns and pages. Neither were released in English. I'll have to import them, if I can even find them still for sale. I'll have to find the ISBNs first, then maybe I'll get lucky in Amazon.jp's used book marketplace, or perhaps Yahoo.jp auctions...
Time for me to get to work, if I can! Ahhh, HikaGo...I love you so much... *floats away*
Though I am very grateful the story ended on a light note, on a chapter fulled with fun and promise.
Now I think about it, HikaGo almost has two endings. Vol 17, and then the big ending at Vol 23. I'm content with both endings, particularly the final one. And...that doesn't happen very often with manga. (See my reaction to the ending of xxxHolic.)
Of course, after reading Bakuman I understand why it's so rare for me to be satisfied with a manga's end. Almost every time, a manga doesn't end because it's the right time, but because the bosses decide to kill it for some reason--usually lack of sales. When that happens, the mangaka is given around 4 to 8 chapters to wrap it up. It would be difficult to create a solid and believable ending in that situation. But back to HikaGo...
I want to watch the anime, but I am reluctant. The manga is pretty much perfect, and it would be odd to have the pacing and character voices changed into a concrete this is how it is from the anime. I know that sounds strange, but I can't think of how to word it. The exquisite suspense of watching a game play out paper, the panels that emphasize placing down a stone, the eye closeups, my needing to pause for a deep breath before turning the page...it's an amazing feeling. The anime would be very different in that respect.
Like my previous emotional post the first time I read through what I had of HikaGo (through the 1st ending at vol 17), I am once again filled with admiration for Hotta-sensei, the writer, and Obata-sensei, the artist. They are masters of their craft, and it is proven by their ability to center a manga around an ancient board game and make it completely gripping.
Hotta-sensei, Obata-sensei, I bow before you. m(_)m
...I want the character guide and art book mentioned in the bonus author/artist talk columns and pages. Neither were released in English. I'll have to import them, if I can even find them still for sale. I'll have to find the ISBNs first, then maybe I'll get lucky in Amazon.jp's used book marketplace, or perhaps Yahoo.jp auctions...
Time for me to get to work, if I can! Ahhh, HikaGo...I love you so much... *floats away*
