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Anime novels...
Posted: Mon May 22, 2006 7:48 pm
by Taurec
I just got my hands on Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence, Volume 1 : After the Long Goodbye,
And I have to admit it's pretty good. (If you dig cyberpunk or sci-fi in general grab a copy.)
I already pre-ordered the SAC Novels, but I was wondering if you guys got your hands on other anime based novels. (other than FMP
)
Did you enjoy reading them?
Posted: Mon May 22, 2006 11:43 pm
by KiLlEr
I've read Chobits and Love Hina, They were purty good.
I'm currently reading the Slayers Novels (not the manga) and I'm thoroughly enjoying that.
Posted: Sat May 27, 2006 3:11 pm
by Pyrite
Well, I've read some of the 12 Kingdoms novels online... good stuff, good stuff.
Posted: Sat May 27, 2006 7:55 pm
by SOULS_LEADER
Battle Royale... One of the best novels I've ever read
Posted: Sun May 28, 2006 1:53 am
by Katyusha
Tokyopop's English translations for the Gundam novels. I cried, and nearly ripped my eyes off.
Posted: Sun May 28, 2006 6:21 pm
by Taurec
Why is that ?
Posted: Mon May 29, 2006 6:11 pm
by Katyusha
Last thing ye want to see in a Gundam Novel is read they somehow turned the Duchy of Zeon into "Oz"
Posted: Sat Jul 08, 2006 5:46 pm
by naiomi
I love the Battle Royal book!! Thats one of the best books ever.
Posted: Tue Sep 26, 2006 7:11 pm
by Taurec
For those who are interested ... Crest of the Stars was released by TokyoPop a while ago..
Now other then a fudgie about Venus and the Hair color of a certain commander it's a pretty good read.
If you like a good sci-fi story do pick it up.
Posted: Tue Sep 26, 2006 7:55 pm
by KiLlEr
SWEEEEEEET!!!!
I've been reading the .Hack novels, they're not bad.
Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2006 1:16 am
by Circle
Oh? How close does the anime follow the novel? I guess what I want to know is what was missing in the anime. And the novel goes farther than where Crest of the Stars 3 OAV (the latest) ended right? And also, I'm guessing the English publications aren't very far yet... right?
Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2006 4:13 am
by Weltall Elite
I've been reading the Suzumiya Haruhi series. Very good. I saw in the bookstore yesterday that they had a .hack novel based on the game. I'd like to take a peek at that too.
Posted: Fri Sep 29, 2006 7:33 pm
by Taurec
The anime follows the novel pretty close .. but more (tech) bits are explained in the novel.
I have a feel they condensed it. eg the battle of the Gosroth (sh)could have been more detailed.
This novel is just the first volume out of 3 and it ends on that antimatter spacestation Lafiel is making her escape helped by Seelnay.
TP licensed only the first three COTS novels, I hope they will do BOTS, II and III.
There are 7? novels in total.
Posted: Sat Sep 30, 2006 3:05 am
by Circle
Ah, thx for the info Tau. =]
Posted: Sat Sep 30, 2006 5:05 pm
by Weltall Elite
Taurec wrote:For those who are interested ... Crest of the Stars was released by TokyoPop a while ago..
It's about friggin' time. I was wondering years ago if I'd ever be able to read those novels.
You know, with all these novels being released, maybe FMP has a chance to be translated if TSR does well enough here.