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I've heard ppl say that the pacing is better in the manga. And honestly the pacing in the anime doesn't even bother that much.

10 days ago I was on the Davey Back Fight Arc and I just ended the Thriller Bark one today lol.

I've been contemplating reading the manga after I finish the anime, but is there anything different about it? Are there things the anime leaves out (somehow I doubt this). Are there things the anime changes?

Please no spoilers, thx.

What the question said.

Previously I waited to finish Enies Lobby to watch season 1 because of the >! grandfather reveal!<.

Anything similar for s2?

Thx 🙏

The Davey Games reminded me of s6 of MHA with the class competitions, that's not bad as I found this funny and intriguing.

Though, I'd say this section could've been cut in half of what we were given.

The memory sub arc I actually enjoyed A LOT, in fact probablylre than the Davey one.

Also I feel like this memory sub arc, so far, is the "scariest" I've seen of Zoro.

That reminds me, the Zoro and Sanji frenemy plot in the Davey Back Fight overall arc is actually peak, best so far in the show.

I'm excited for Water Seven Arc.

P.s.

As usual the comedy in the show doesn't disappoint.

So I thought half of chapter 167 was going to drop today....or am I tripping?

I saw the usual comment by the MOD team with the link to kmanga.kodansha, and I went there but nothing is showing for me for 167.

So know I'm hecka confused

help

Should I wait to start writing and simply do all input, or do input and write.

I feel like languages, like Japenese, writing right off the bat might be key, though I haven't learned the language so maybe I don't know squat 🤣

Also any other helpful tips or resources would be golden 🫰🫶

This show will have me laughing so hard like every episode, and more often than not I'm wheezing laughing (like my stomach hurts type shift).

I can think of 1 other anime show that I've seen thus far that can make me wheeze laugh like this 🤣.

Just had to share this because I'm loving this show so far and I'm excited for the next arc.

(No spoilers pls)

What are books that reflect on who God, like the Confessions of At. Augustine.

Or even something deeply theological/philosophical that you would consider life changing

Preface: I'm not scrupulous; I simply want to be able to grow in virtue as I consume media.

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So.

I love myself some movies/TV/books, though many I've watched recently include cursing, some explicit images, violence, mature themes, etc.

So, examples:

- I recently read Vagabond, and it has curse words and explicit scenes

- One of my favorite stories, Vinland, has a lot of curse words

- Gachiakuta has no explicit themes or anything, but again has it share of curse words

- I recently watched AOT, which has a lottt of violence and cursing

These examples are manga/animes, but as for live action, this isn't really a problem for me (as I don't watch that much live-action XD), but also because when I do watch them, I think they have less cursing than those above.

However, the anime/manga that I view usually (almost always) has way deeper themes (i.e. philosophical) than most live-action TV/shows/movies ever do (they make me think).

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So, when does watching any form of media start becoming a sin?

Is it when it leads our thoughts to the near occasion of sin, or if we act out a sin because of what we consume?

What if the show uses God's name in vain? (Probably the biggest one, right?) We are taught to keep God's name holy, because God’s name is sacred and must be used with reverence.

Like, The Golden Arrow Prayer goes verbatim:

>"May the most holy, most sacred, most adorable, most mysterious and unutterable Name of God be always praised, blessed, loved, adored and glorified in heaven, on earth and under the earth, by all the creatures of God, and by the Sacred Heart of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the most Holy Sacrament of the altar. Amen."

So clearly God's name is extremely holy.

(I have been guilty at laughing at a few jokes within media that use god**** and whatnot)

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What about media that has a good story, but does it use other spiritualities?

Example:

I've been wanting to watch Avatar: The Last Airbender, but the entire show is heavily influenced by Buddhist themes, particularly like the culture of the Air Nomads and Aang’s journey + things like reincarnation.

Would this be a sin...like technically we are exposing our souls and mind to these heretical concepts.

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Thoughts:

[A]

I don't think watching media with what I mentioned above is inherently sinful (unless I'm wrong, which is why I'm asking), unless it leads you to sin.

In the case of watching something using God's name in vain, I'm not sure.

[B]

From what I understand about Catholic teaching, it would be no sin...maybe venial, to watch media with cursing and violence, though it can be mortal to watch explicit scenes because of what they are [explicit].

I just don't understand where the line is drawn in any of these (not that I'm attempting to go as close to the line as possible 😂), so I'm looking for what mindset to take.

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As I try to grow in virtue and holiness after Easter, I hope these questions are answered.

These are thoughts I've had recently and hope they can be answered (I tried to follow the subreddit rules LOL).

I'm a lover of the arts, so I understand that these stories can bring beautiful stories that are created by the human mind. As I said above, one of my favorite stories in live action, non-fiction/fiction, or anime is Vinland

It's violent, there's cursing, but the message is beautiful.

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Anyways, if you answer, if you don't mind bringing receipts (if possible), from Church doctrine, Doctors of the Church, G's like Aquinas or Augustine, etc. That way, my growth is based on teaching and not opinions 😂.

*suspecting Regto.

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This thought never even crossed my mind.

I mean could Regto have been "grooming" Rudo for more complex purposes in the future (arguments I've been seeing)...maybe.

but like why would he let himself be killed 😭.

I'm standing on Regto's innocence until I get proven wrong.

I love him, even with the little screen time he's been given 😭😭🙏

I'm so glad that Alto was a W dad and not some scumbag.

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Also congrats to everyone who guessed the watch item 👏

https://preview.redd.it/5rdgh99cftxg1.png?width=706&format=png&auto=webp&s=df71092e9fa26d6f94f6054765c5606df8d40a70

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Now I have some thoughts/questions:

1. Um what does Alto mean by 'disappear'

https://preview.redd.it/dmsx9qwhftxg1.png?width=493&format=png&auto=webp&s=f3b3ac0d24878dcce8285d0e84a666398fb5efb0

like

excuse me????????

2. Did Alto perhaps somehow use the watch on Rudo to ...save him (WAIT- maybe Tamsy was trying to kill him or something), and then those things happened to Rudo's arms

https://preview.redd.it/8jj29fr3gtxg1.png?width=531&format=png&auto=webp&s=8b699115a1df1ca9f1d841b9824843c7ed5b12bc

3. What the heck could Time Walk be??

https://preview.redd.it/ozmslq9agtxg1.png?width=393&format=png&auto=webp&s=970776bfacf02623846e77b933a92a8172ed421e

Walk back in time?

Not sure how that would work though.

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Of course shout out to Enjin out here aura farming

https://preview.redd.it/ub01gkfjgtxg1.png?width=709&format=png&auto=webp&s=7c2de858ab051852c9f8c0d2350e90a0535be70d

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What were your thoughts on the chapter and what are some theories you have?

P.s.

Also Enjin better tell Rudo about his father, and Enjin better not get all shrively and old because of whatever the "massive consequence" is.