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Megatokyo
MT follows the stories of two Americans, Piro and Largo, who wind up in Tokyo, Japan after an incident at E3. Much of the
early humor is based on video game humor and inside jokes, as well as culture-clash issues. The style has changed somewhat
over time and now features aspects from a great number of differnet anime and manga archetypes: whilst Largo fights off the
threats from zombie hordes via his Beowulf cluster, with an angelic Boo (hamster conscience) trying to moderate his somewhate
excessive behaviour, Piro's life has become similar to a dating-sim, with Seraphim (modelled on the author's girlfriend, and
now wife) chastising him from upon his shoulder for his incidental run-ins with young women. Also residing in the house is
Ping, a confused robotic Playstation 2 accessory capable of becoming someone's dream girlfriend - or throwing buses if enraged.
Ninja
Points
1. Storyline 40/40
2.
Characters 30/30
3. Secondary/Love plot 20/20
4.
Animation (um, drawing skills?) 10/10
Comments: Megatokyo is the first manga by an American that I have read. It's funny, thought-provoking,
and a good read. The characters have depth, and there is a plot. Plus, Piro is a great artist. And Largo is funny. They are
also available as an online comic, which is what I read mostly. I buy the books to support Piro, cause I can read the comic
online anytime. Support the manga-ka! I can't stress this enough!
Kisaki
Points
1. Storyline 36/40
2. Characters 30/30
3. Secondary/Love Plot 16/20
4. Animation 10/10
Total: 92/100 Rating: 9.2
Comments:
/\/\39470l<j0 R0[l<5!! But seriousy, I
<3 Largo and Boo, they rock. Largo needs to continue rampaging around Tokyo with his Rent-a-Zilla! And Junpei! Hunting
down 7l-l3 3\/!L! Prio has issues, but they're funny issues, and its all one big twisted funfest. But I read it online,
its free that way and you can read as Fred Gallager draws.
VC
Points
1. Storyline
40/40
2. Characters 30/30
3.
Secondary/Love plot 20/20
4. Animation
10/10
Total 100/100 Rating 10 Comments: Let me just say, I am a major Megatokyo fan. Fred Gallagher
is my IDOL. The storyline is relaxed in the beginning and slowly develops over time. The characters are so funny and really
stick to your memory, except most of the girls look very similiar (as they do in Japan, apparently lol) so that makes it just
a tad harder to remember everyone's name. The teaming up of Largo and Piro in Tokyo is just so funny, I was glued to my computer
when reading it. www.fredart.com if you would like to read it, I higly recommend it if you like a good comedy!
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