Needless – Chapter 103

An element common to all fighting manga and anime is the appearance of a formidable and daunting opponent.  With the introductions finished and the fight already underway, it is natural for the audience to question or speculate how the heroes will triumph over this obstacle.  With Needless, every battle is dictated or determined by the fragments and fighters present.  So in order for the readers to figure out how to overcome the opponent, they must understand how to overcome their fragment first.

Needless – Chapter 102

Anytime a manga, anime, or other series does something you don’t anticipate, weren’t prepared for, or goes in a direction you don’t want, it quickly becomes a shocking or sensitive subject.  What suddenly becomes more important than the actual developments is how this delicate topic is handled and what satisfaction or salvation can be gained by those in disagreement to what’s happening.  The events of Needless Chapter 102 were able to solve most of these issues but not all of them. **Warning: spoilers below**

Needless – Chapter 101

The continuous and sophisticated details about Cruz for the past 100 chapters have allowed his character to progress efficiently, logically, and for him to become the hero we see before us. This style of character development is among the best for developing a protagonist and Chapter 101 is a prime example for how it should be done.

Needless – Chapter 100

Let’s talk about Cruz for a bit, shall we?  After all, he deserves it. **Warning: spoilers below**

Needless – Chapter 99

Though this chapter did present an enormous amount of thrilling developments, including some inconceivable shocks and heartbreaking twists, its purpose was to serve as a segue to the next story arc which will explore one of the most enigmatic and essential elements of Needless: Cruz’s past.  Mysterious and undisclosed up to this point, we will finally discover the history of our protagonist. **Warning: spoilers below**

Needless – Chapter 98

It’s finally happening, it’s finally here.  After being hinted at and foreshadowed for quite some time, we’re actually going to see it happen.  The Pretty Girl Squad’s next opponent will be… each other.  That’s right, we’re finally going to see the trio split and fight each other in what will be a true test for each girl, not only in might but in character and resolve.  And the battle with Seto and Solva still continues and with another major revelation.  Just what exactly is Simeon up to?  The City arc continues with yet another amazing chapter. **Warning: spoilers below**

Needless – Chapter 97

City arc is quickly becoming one of my favorite arcs largely due to how events are unfolding.  With virtually all the main characters making reappearances, several intense battles between unexpected fighters, and insight to major questions in throughout the manga (the Needless Hunt and Stigmata being prime examples), what’s not to love?  But probably my favorite aspect of City arc has been the individual time spent with all the characters, especially those who never had much time by themselves, like Solva for example.  This month, we were reminded of how awesome Solva is and how formidable a fighter she can be.  Actually, scratch that, we got to see her be even more outstanding and amazing than ever before.