Manga A:
- Inspired by a novel written in 1898.
- Set in the 1950s.
- About a series of murders associated with a haunted tower.
- Demographics: seinen
- Genres: mystery, horror
- Art by the artist
- Written by an acclaimed (anime) writer.
- About a girl who explores a vast, seemingly endless network of tunnels.
- If you know what I'm talking about (PV just came out, by the way), be aware that this is a spin-off of the main work and not the main work itself.
- No, it's not related to TTGL at all.
- Demographics: seinen
- Genres: unknown, but most likely adventure, mystery, sci-fi
- Art by the artist
Final Results
Manga A: 165 (39%)
Manga B: 258 (60%)
I say Manga A
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ReplyDeleteboth sound equally interesting. i vote neither then.
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ReplyDeleteManga A!!!
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ReplyDeleteI would say, Manga A.
ReplyDeleteManga B.
ReplyDeleteWhy does this post sound, to me, biased in the favor of manga B? Is it because of the adjectives used? Btw is it guren lagaan 2?
ReplyDeleteReally? I tried to be as impartial as I could.
DeleteNo, it's not related to TTGL at all.
definitely manga B
ReplyDeleteI gotta sat A myself.
ReplyDeleteToo little info!
ReplyDeleteA reminds me of Dantalian
B reminds me of Guren Lagan
A for me
same as the guy before me,to little info...
ReplyDeletewhat genre is it,shounen,seinen,shoujo,is there romance,comedy,what kinda art.Story may be good but if the art is like shit i doubt i would read it
Alright, updated.
DeleteManga A. Seems more interesting! >=)
ReplyDeleteFuck, both sound great. Manga A because it sounds like it has a definite ending, even though a spinoff. I would choose Manga B, but it sounds like it could drag on. But the idea of exploration is also interesting; I wouldn't mind if either (or hell, both) won.
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ReplyDeleteI vote for Manga A purely for the artstyle. Now, don't get me wrong, both examples of the art are beautiful, but A's style appeals to me more.
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ReplyDeleteManga A please
ReplyDeleteManga A.
ReplyDeleteBoth artwork are interesting, but dunno why B's artwork give a scent of Slice of Life genre, and usually I got bored read that. So I prefer something that (maybe) give adrenaline? Kukuku, and 1950's as setting looks interesting... btw, 1950s in western-style or eastern-style?
Based entirely on art style and your short bullet points, I have to say I prefer B, but recommend you to do A (and common consensus seems to prefer A).
ReplyDeleteWith A, is the story western or eastern? Is the story setting western or eastern? The area it's set in seems far more limited than B due to being set, I'd imagine, nigh wholly in the tower. Further, mysteries are a hell of a story to properly pace, set the atmosphere for and also be convoluted enough to interest without being so convoluted it wrecks suspension of disbelief.
Its strength lies in its constraints, however, and it seems unlikely that the story will drag on allowing you to move on to other projects upon completion.
Story B on the other hand has the opposite problem. It lacks constraints and can potentially have the story drag on. If it's coming out at the same time as an anime, it seems more like a sudden grab at manga sales than a fully self-contained story. Also there's the question of how quickly the unknown world can be fleshed out and the plot setup before readers get bored with it.
Based purely on the artist's other works, it appears to be a more whimsical, slice of life story than anything. Perhaps with some drama and coming of age, but primarily a feast for the eyes. A way to fashion a world, but not a powerful story in its own right.
Personally, I prefer B. But I just can't see it as being *amazing* at the moment so I'd have to recommend A for you to do. At least with the limited in material manga A, even if it's underwhelming, you'll know that, one day, the mystery will have to end.
The novel that inspired manga A was written in the West, though the manga takes place in 1950s Japan. I haven't read the novel nor watched its silent film, so I have no idea how much different it is.
Deletenot too fond of sci-fi so i recommend a
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ReplyDeleteI found Manga A and it's looks fine, maybe even interesting.
ReplyDeleteOn other hand, I'm not sure about Manga B, but art of the author is gorgeous.
Manga B, since I'm kinda bored of poor japanese mystery.
B, I enjoy not horror and all those unhappy noncomedy stuff. Interested in the main story as well.
ReplyDeleteWhere can I find the PV of manga B?
ReplyDeletehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=L468334vD6I
DeleteManga A. I think I'd rather see Manga B as an anime ;)
ReplyDeleteIs not all toi8's stuff full-colored? At least that title from Gelatin. It's just you can't compare such mangas at all... :\
ReplyDeleteManga B for me, I don't like the horror genre that much whereas the other looks like SF whith steampunk art and I like that a lot.
ReplyDeleteI guess, you won't be doing both, eh?
ReplyDeleteAnyway, voted A then.
Manga A, please.
ReplyDeleteVoted B, I'm not into the horror stuff, underground sci-fi adventures for the win, also love the art of this one
ReplyDeleteManga B
ReplyDeleteI've had enough Horror this Anime season. Manga B for me, Sci-fi is always good. :D
ReplyDeleteSCI-FI!!!!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe Manga A is losing.....
ReplyDeleteThere goes my reference
Manga B sounds like a riskier, more out there project that could either flop or be amazing, but it's my choice anyway. The description in some ways actually brings to mind BLAME!, although undoubtedly much lighter in tone. The art looks potentially both solid and also very imaginative, which is important for a "big world" type of series. There has been a LOT of solid "mystery/horror" type stuff in the last few years, I don't think it's played out but it also doesn't feel as fresh to me either, so if we have to choose between the two I lean towards taking a chance on the crazy sandbox.
ReplyDeleteThey both sound interesting but i choose Manga A.
ReplyDeleteArt by A seems well good for a seinen manga. Art by B also looks good too. Since I believe you won't do both and I prefer horror to adventure, I vote for A.
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ReplyDeleteManga A is winning in the comments but not in the poll. Damn poll.
ReplyDeleteNot to accuse anyone, but it's possible to spoof comments as well. Proxies are not even necessary.
DeleteI think it's not really statistically significant, though. It might just be a vocal minority/silent majority thing.
Manga A = Yuureitou
ReplyDeleteAs for Manga B, that's a bigger challenge, but I'm working on it.
And by the way, the novel that inspired it is "A Woman in Grey" by Alice Muriel Williamson.
DeleteOK, I'm not 100% sure, but I think I solved Manga B as well, and it seems to be:
DeleteSakasama no Patema
Disregard those two (and my comment earlier included) and scanlate Sengoku Youko please.
ReplyDeleteManga A, inspired by a Novel in 1898, mystery, horror, serial murders, sounds like a biography of my great grandpa Jack the Ripper...
ReplyDeleteI hope someone make manga of me Serial Rapist!!!
manga B. since it offer some big world to explored.
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ReplyDelete>Haunted Tower
>Horror
It seems to have good art and mysteries are usually good. Above negative points though lead me to choose B.
Both sound good, but I voted for B. I love me some world exploration.
ReplyDeletedo you have reason why you dant want to revealed it ?
ReplyDeleteAs I told Spore (another great scanlator) above, I didn't want it to turn into Team Medical Dragon vs. Time of Eve. However, it didn't seem to have any effect at all, so I guess it didn't matter after all.
DeleteB, please! I'm just not interested in mystery/horror.
ReplyDeleteI like the sound of A's plot, but B definitely wins in the art department (IMO, anyway).
ReplyDeleteUnder any other circumstance, I'd vote for B. However, since B already has an anime adaptation of some sort (even if the manga is a spinoff), I'd rather give A a shot.
Not like it matters, since the poll is closed and B seems to be the clear winner.