Nomura

Oy, now that seemed a li'l rude. I don't think they did copy, seeing as how some people, especially Otakus, can only draw like Japanese folk. I can't draw an american picture without making it look Anime-ish. I've been watching Anime since I was three, and ever since, I can only draw Anime and Manga. I'm not copying anybody, its just my artistic abilities. What you said is like saying that FMA is rude because its not in Japan. Like DBZ is rude because of the Chinese traditions. Like Anime is rude because it originally was based off of Disney animation... I don't think it to be very rude. Its a cool show, good artwork, good story, and I'd wish some Anime and other shows were more like it.

Yes, that was the solid shadow-clone technique Naruto learns in the first episode and chapter of the series. When I say "The clone faded away" or something like that, thats what I mean. the doppleganger died, so to speak. Kakashi sensei only knows shadow-clone, not solid shadow-clones. So, he would use his Sharingan, if he wanted to attack Zakanaru. So...sooner or later, I'll get off my lazy butt and post the next chapter... :animeswea [B]Chapter seven: The final battle begins[/B] I awoke early in the morning and grabbed every weapon I could find, to store in my backpack. My heart, beating harder and faster every second. I arrived in the forest, a couple of minutes later, my weaponry ready. "So...you came," growled Zakanaru, jumping from a nearby tree branch. I looked to my left, to see Sakuratied to a giant oak tree. She had a look of panic on her face. I tried to dart over to her, but Zakanaru grabbed me by the arm, and threw me to the ground. I skidded across the ground, tried to get up, and was sent skidding, as Zakanru kicked me. Behind Zakanaru, I could see Ino cutting Sakura's ropes. "Hey big guy!" A voice called out from behind me. I turned around. There stood a boy I didn't know. He was slim, with a black bowl cut, and a scowl. "W-Who-" I stuttered, to be cut off by Ino's cheerful voice. "Rock Lee! You came!" Ino said, hugging him. "Zakamiru, you're-" "Zakanaru..." Ino whispered to Lee. "Oh, thanks... Zakanaru, you're dead!" Lee exclaimed, and flew into Zakanaru. I was amazed at how fast Lee was. He almost matched Zakanaru. That is, until Zakanaru tagteamed on him... Two Zakanarus beat up on Lee, until he fell to the ground, bleeding heavily. [I]No...Already...Someone is hurt...Dead, even...[/I] "Poor kid...He was a good fighter, too..." Zakanaru laughed evilly. "You'll pay!" shouted Kakashi, as he threw a flying kick into Zakanaru. I fought one Zakanaru, and Kakashi fought another. Knowing Kakashi, this was probably a Sharingan doppleganger. As was mine. Somehow, I had watched Zakanaru, and suddenly known how to do it... [I]Do I have the Uchiha Sharingan blood? [/I] My doppleganger, was beaten and almost done for, when hundreds of Naruto flew from the tree tops, taking Zakanaru by surprise. Zakanru, even if surprised, still made hundreds of himself in a flash. An army of Naruto fought an army of Zakanaru. [I]A seemingly endless batlle... [/I] I watched and waited, for the right moment.

And may Astro's creator rest in peace... FMA is a made up world. Resembool, Lenor, Ishvar...etc. etc. They're not in Germany, and they aren't real. I can see why everybody thinks the show is not Japanese. I know one thing, though. Fire Nation are Chinese. Thats right. CHINA. The art style I'm talking about, is the high-def color, which is different from the low grade color of western. It also, has the eyes, the noses, the shapes, the cool CGI lighting, etc. etc. Really, I just didn't want you guys to think I was talking about SM alone... Anime-type story... what I mean to say... There are certain elements to this story that are thrown out through Anime history. The fight scenes, love, the funny moments were something silly hapens aka Hitting the ground all of a sudden, etc etc Well, in my opinion...I'd say it is what so many of you call these shows. Anime.

Okay...If anyone'll make this, I'll use it...If not, I guess I'll keep the one I have. This is what I want. I want the banner to have: Air, Water, Earth, Fire. And above each word, I want a character. Aang, above Air. Katara above Water. Any Earth bender above Earth. And Zuko above Fire. I want each element to be in its own color, the color will cover the word and character. Air, Silver or Black and White. Water, a light blue. Earth, green. Fire, red with a lil' orange. If you don't know what I'm talking about, I'll try to get a pic for each character. So, Can I please have a banner of this?

Well, my answer was close... Why do you guys prefer the Manga? I do too, but everybody likes something for different reasons than everybody else...

I think...That it is set in our time, but it is just a different world. So, yeah, they got electro, and are in our time, but the Author, Masashi sensei, wanted to keep the story Japanese and Fuedal.

This RPG...Well, it's in the name. LOL, Anime. So, Pick an anime character or make up your own from an Anime, and be them. If there is more than one of the same character, I'll choose the better RPer depending on sign-ups, so just in case, have a back-up character ready. Signing up: Name: (any anime character's name) Anime: (anime they're from.) Age: (this is for the made up characters.) Gender: (M or F, duh...) Apperance: (have a pic ready, if its a character from a show. If its a made up character, just put in detail or draw) So, understand? As for me... I am no Anime character, but the Anime Wizard. LOL... Any questions? Ask me. I say what goes, I fight on noones side, I give weapons or boosts to characters when they have been good. LOL. Don't worry. I'm not gonna smite you or anything. RPG rules: I'll give these out in the Arena Underground, but I will tell you this. Points. To win, you need points. I'll give more detail about that in the Arena. So, sign up and have fun!

Naruto games.... I wish there was a game of Naruto, called "Konaha Legends" . A sim type Make your own Ninja game, where you live the life of your own created ninja, fight baddies, pass Ninjutsu tests, and unlock mysteries... Sasuke game. I want a Sasuke RPG. FMA Sim type game. Make your own Alchemist, choose his / her abllities, upgrade, do whatever you want. LOL. Hmmm..I wish...

In this thread we shall discuss Avatar: The Last Airbender. Upon talking about the show, we will discuss the topic, "Is it an Anime?" I believe so. Let's look at it this way. I know many of us here at the Otaku, like to draw and write Anime and Manga. And...most of us aren't Japanese, or Asian. So, if a big company wants to license or publish your work, and its an anime or manga, would you not call it an anime? I bet you would. Same deal here. A bunch of Anime fans got together, went to Asia, picked up some tips and tricks, came back and made a show that isn't half bad. Pretty good actually. And, it just so happens they got it licensed by Nickelodeon. So what? I think its an anime just the same. It has an anime-type story. It has Asian traditons and culture. It has the Anime art-style (No I'm not talking about the Sailor moon look) It has a few Asian people helping out. The newer Astro Boy is directed by a white guy, and people still call it an anime. So what's the difference with Avatar? I debate on what I should be. Water or Air bender? I would usually say Air, but after seeing Katara fight the Water Tribe Sensei, I was impressed. My favorite characters... I like Aang, Katara, Zuko, Uncle, Sokka (Romance is in the air... :animesmil ) Heck, I like 'em all. I like Zuko as a hero. When hes fighting somebody, or trying to get past Zaow, I totally root for him. But when he fights Aang, or the rest of the gang, I wish he wouldn't win, but still would give effort, and live. Uncle...he's not bad at all. He just encourages Zuko to do his best, and then he goes to eat Ramen, or sleep. I feel bad for Aang. His entire tribe has been wiped out, and he has a soft spot for Katara. But I like it when he goes Super Airbender. LOL, you know? When his tattos and eyes glow alot, after he gets angry. You guys should've seen the finale. Aang [SPOILER]took all the water from the Water tribe's oceans, and etc., and made a giant monster to wipe out the Fire Nation ships. It was sooooo sweeet. Oh, yeah...Sokka has got himself a girlfriend. Except, she's now a Spiritual fish... At least he got himself a kiss before she went to the Spirit World. She wouldn't have to if Zaow hadn't've killed Yen! Meany! [/SPOILER] Oh well... So, what ya say fellow Otaku Members? -Nom

All on computer. Hmm, it does look like a scanned pic though...

My name's Hunter, and I'm a gender dislexic... Sorry Gin, Imi, Raiyuu, Shinmaru, Ozy, and everybody else that I thought were the opposite sex... LOL, I'm just kidding. But I did think you guys were the opposite...

Dagg...I'm confused! Shounen's like boys fighting and stuff right? Gosh...Please fill me in!

Thanks. I've never really liked writing alot in one chapter... I don't think these next two chapters are just awesome, but I wrote 'em a couple of days ago. [B] Chapter six: Helping hands[/B] [COLOR=DarkOrange]Naruto sat on a park bench, with a scowl on his face. Obviously angry, because of the sudden relationship between Sakura and Sasuke. Ino, also upset, walked slowly and sluggishly through the park, to Naruto's bench. "What are you so bummed about?" Ino asked Naruto, sitting on the bench. "That fricking crap-head, Sasuke..." he muttered "What's your problem?" "The big fore-headed nerd, Sakura..." Ino replied glumly. Naruto's stomach growled as if a lion. "Wanna go get some Ramen?" he asked Ino. "Sure..."[/COLOR] -------------------------------------------- I lay wide awake in my bed. The moon was shining brightly outside my window. I couldn't get the feeling that maybe Zakanaru was still alive, out of my head. [I]What if he is alive?[/I] I got up and walked into my small kitchen, to get a glass of water. [I]Then[/I],I heard it. The flutter of wings, from outside my apartment door. I grabbed a kunai knife from the kitchen counter, and stepped slowly to the door. I opened the door, and held my knife over my head, ready to strike. [I]Noone.[/I] Noone was at my door. I peered out into the hallway, as a hand grabbed me, and pulled me back into my room. Zakanaru was in my room, alive as ever. "Meet me in the forest tomorrow, or else," he growled. "Or else what?" I asked, gripping my kunai more. "Or else your girlfriend's throat'll be slit." Zakanaru exclaimed, his blue hair shining along with the moon. "Sakura!" I gasped, holding my kunai up to strike Zakanaru. My blade hit his chest, and he merely disappeared into the night. My chest beating heavily, I began to worry. [I]How can I save her[/I], I thought. I stepped outside to cool off. I began to walk down the street when a voice stopped me. "Tomorrow, 'ay?" the voice called out from an ally to my right. Shikamaru stepped out of the ally, with his hands in his pockets and a toothpick in his mouth. "How'd you know tonight was a goodnight to eavesdrop?" Naruto's voice called out to Shikamaru. Ino and Naruto stepped out of the ally to left. "Listen...I ain't a big fan of yours...but I'm gonna help ya' creme this guy!" Shikamaru exclaimed, spitting out his toothpick. "If Shihikamaru helps...then so will I." Ino said. Naruto just grunted and nodded. Though I hate having to be helped, I'm no fool. One man alone can't defeat Zakanaru. [I]And, there's a price on the line this time...[/I] Hope ya liked, and yes, Ino and Naruto, are basically going out, if you will. :animeswea

Um...thanks. I hope that gun isn't a bad sign... :animeswea Um can you please rate it? You know... like 9 out of ten or 1 out of ten, depending on how much you like it. :animesigh [b]Chapter two: The battle continues[/b] My fight with the man continued. I shamefully struggled hard. I finally managed to take down a few doppelgangers, but he was too strong. I stood up, after being hit to the ground. I collapsed again. My wounds were bleeding more and more. I tried to stand once again, but he pushed his foot unto my back. ?This is the power of the Uchiha clan? Pathetic,? he whispered into my ear. ?Who are you?? I exclaimed, trying to force him off. ?My name is Zakanaru of the Land of clouds...and you are Sasuke Uchiha, my prey...? A shuriken flew down from the tree tops. I gasped, for I could now breath, as Zakanaru was sent flying off of me. Kakashi broke his fall, with a kunai knife, planted into his back. The Zakanaru that just defeated me, was actually a doppelganger, and faded away. ?Sasuke, what the h-? Kakashi started, but was sent flying as another Zakanaru attacked. I tried to get up, but failed, so I crawled over to a tree, and leant against it. I wiped the blood from my mouth, and watched, as Kakashi sent punches in every direction. His white hair flew in every direction too. Zakanaru?s blue hair and traveler?s hat, barely bounced as he dodged every fist. I watched Kakashi fight even more, until, I felt someone pick me up and carry me away from the battle. I looked up to see Kakashi?s dark mask, then looked back at Kakashi battling Zakanaru. ?How?? I asked him. ?Sharingan...Don?t forget I can copy his moves.? he said, as he jumped over a fallen log and darted towards the forest edge. Me? I dozed off into a long sleep. My dreams weren?t pleasant, as I fought Zakanaru over and over again in my head, until he finally stabbed me to death with a kunai knife... The strangest part of the nightmare was Naruto, Sakura, and Kakashi dying, as they battled endlessly with Zakanaru. Each time they died, I felt strange in the pit of my stomach... [i]Have I fallen for these weaklings?[/i] I kept dreaming. Like a maze I couldn?t get out of. Then, I thought...[i] Is this a chance to study his moves?[/i] I suddenly saw it... His battle technique... [i]His death[/i]. [i]His demise. [/i][b]Chapter Three: thinking [/b] I awoke several hours later, on a raggy old couch. I grunted, and pushed myself up from the disgusting thing. Around me, stood a teary Sakura, with Naruto and Kakashi. I frowned and looked down at my scarred body. Bandages covered me, my legs were completely casted with bandages, and my hitai-ate was used to stop the bleeding in my left arm. I pulled my headband from my arm, and wrapped it around my head. I stomped over to a coffee table, and grabbed my dark-blue shirt. "Sasuke, your wounds are too-" Kakashi started as he tried to stop me. I pushed him out of my way, and darted for the door. I pushed open Naruto's apartment door, and ran away. Far away, into the forest. I limped to the spot where Zakanaru and I fought before. I began to remember where and when he attacked me. How it hurt...Painful, oh so painful. But now, I have his strategy. I know how he fights... The pit of my stomach howled, and I headed back to the forest edge, back to Konaha, hopefully to get some Ramen at a restaurant. I slept on my apartment roof-top that night, because Sakura and Oni, whom wouldn't stop ringing my door-bell to see if I was okay. Actually, I didn't really sleep... I just thought about how I would attack Zakanaru. Even if I did know his strategy, how would I work out my strategy? Dopplegangers would be everywhere, and it would be almost impossible to get to where he would be settled down... He would form many dopplegangers, and then hide in the tree tops, so if he did get killed or hurt, it wouldn't be him. If you ask me...he's lazy, and afraid. I finally dozed off, and dreamt another dream. Naruto had formed many dopplegangers, and was fighting many Zakanarus. I was jumping up into the treetops to kill Zakanaru. I crept up behind him, on a high tree branch, holding out a kunai knife. But before I slit his throat...I would interogate. "Why do want to kill me?" I asked him, holding my knife around his throat. "I guess it is my time... I shall tell you. You have-" He never finished. Zakanaru never finished what he was saying. Or at least, my dream didn't show that far into the future... [i] What do I have?[/i] [i]What?[/i] Please rate! You can read Chapter one and two in [i] Sasuke's World! [PG] A Naruto fanfic about...not Naruto![/i] [b] Chapter Four: Playing games[/b] The next morning, I went to the fields in which Kakashi made us train. There, was my two comrades, Naruto and Sakura. ?Kakashi?s not her yet, as usual.? Sakura said, with a bitterness in her voice. We waited. Waiting still, I dozed off... Even if the pain in my side was unbearable, I dozed off. Why have I had these dreams? Is it the future? Or is it just a dream? In my dreams, I was floating in a dark place... Then, the place turned into a crystal blue color. Faces floated around me, and then, I was back at the Land of Mist, getting smothered by Haku. I floated some more, and we had just came back from The land of Mist. Then I walked into the forest, and saw the flock of birds fly up into the air. [i]?Sa...Wake....Sasuke...Wake up....? [/i] I awoke to Kakashi?s voice. I looked around at Sakura and Naruto, who were both looking at me like I was sick or something. ?I had to rescue a cat from a tree,? Kakashi said, making up another one of his lame excuses about how he was late. Kakashi lead us out to the forest, to get some herbs for a local clinic. I looked in all the obvious places for herbs, like in bushes, and around water. I walked along a river. I wasn?t looking for herbs. Just thinking. Where did he go? Where in the world was Zakanaru? A bird flew down from the sky, and landed on my shoulder. I looked into its Dark yellow eyes. Its beak had cuts around it, and its feathers were torn and a pale blue color, when I?m sure it was supposed to be a black bird. It looked pitiful. I stared at it. It reminded me of the flock of birds that flew away from Zakanaru, who seemed to suddenly appear in the middle of them. I thought about it. I pulled out my kunai knife and swung it at the bird. I managed to cut off the bird?s talon before it formed a large man. [i]Zakanaru... [/i] Zakanaru grimaced and held his arm out, which was missing a hand. ?My hand!? he screamed in pain. Kakashi and the others darted to the riverside. ?We heard screaming,? Kakashi said. Zakanaru started to form a bird again, but Kakashi quickly grabbed him, and stuck a kunai into his neck. Zakanaru lay lifeless on the ground. It was over. But this wasn?t how my dreams told his death...Maybe they weren?t future telling... Kakashi pushed the body into the river, and lead us away, to give the clinic their herbs, and grab some Ramen to eat at a restaurant. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Zakanaru sat in the tree tops watching his death. His doppleganger?s death. The white-haired man pushed his body into the river, and lead the three kids away. ?How long shall I play games with these fools?? he asked himself. So, please rate, and chapter 5 will be here soon! Chapter five: Relaxing with Sakura I walked along the roads of Konaha, and stopped at Sakura?s house. Why not pay a visit? I?ve never done it before, and it might get all this madness off my mind. Why am I doing this? I thought to myself, as I pushed the doorbell. A blonde-headed woman answered the door, her green eyes, glimmering to the morning sunshine. ?Is Sakura home?? I asked her. Mrs. Haruno smiled and lead me into the house. The inside was pink, and had an unusual amount of cherry blossoms. They liked them so much, they even named their child after them..., I thought, trying to hold back a laugh ?So, you must be this cutie boy, Sakura always talks about,? She chuckled, pointing up the stairs at a yellow door. I walked up the stairs and knocked on Sakura?s door. Sakura opened the door. Her hair was in every direction, and her pajamas were still on. It was almost noon, and she had just woke up. She looked surprised to see me, and shut the door in my face. She opened the door once more, but instead, had her usual pink, red, and yellow clothes style, with an actually good-looking hairstyle. ?Sasuke! What are you doing here?? she asked, welcoming me into her pink and red themed room. ?Just wanted to drop by...? I said, looking at a few pictures of Sakura and her family. The pictures were nice. They?re like the family I?ve never had. The one I longed for when I was little... ?Hey, Sakura, want to go get some lunch or something?? I asked. Sakura blushed, and smiled. ?Yes, I?d love to!? She said to me in a cutesy voice. I?ll have to admit. For these couple of months, Naruto, Sakura and Kakshi have changed me. Maybe change isn?t so bad...Maybe change is better... Maybe change won?t last forever, and I should live it before its gone...While I?m still alive. Sakura and I walked to a fancy restaurant. Along the way, she was blushing, as red as her blouse. It was pretty obvious that she was trying to grab my hand every two seconds, but was two shy...It made me laugh a little. Laughing? What?s wrong with me? I?m so happy... I?ve never been happy... I guess....because I?ve never tried... ?What?s so funny?? Sakura asked. ?Nothing...? I said. Sakura and I walked into the restaurant and got a table. ?Sasuke, why-? Sakura started, but was cut off by the waiter?s voice, who was asking us what we wanted. We ordered, and Sakura asked me again. ?Sasuke, why have you suddenly...you know, noticed me?? She asked, picking up some sushi with her chop-sticks. ?Just wanted a relaxing day, to cool me off ...I mean, after Zakanaru and all...? But I didn?t know Zakanaru wasn?t dead. My mistake. I took Sakura home, several hours later, after walking in the park and talking. We stood on her door step, as the sky began to get an orange color. ?I had fun, Sasuke? Sakura giggled, blushing even more. ?Me too... Sakura.? I said, looking into her green eyes. Let?s just say two words... Goodnight kiss. Please rate! Ch. 6 will be here soon! [font=Verdana][size=1][color=Red]Nomura, please don't post a new thread for each chapter again. It's perfectly possible to simply [i]edit[/i] your original post to include the new information, and it creates less clutter in the OB Anthology forum. ^-^ -- Lady Asphyxia.[/color][/size][/font]

Does any body like this band? If so, post here! LOL...Are they greek, german or something, because in the leaving song part II, they say some foreign language. I believe AFI stands for A fire inside. True?

Azumanga Daioh has got to be the funniest. I love that manga! DigiCharat is really funny too... Shojo mangas have got to be the funniest...

I feel better about reading it right to left, as I am used to it, and sometimes accidentally read it that way when I'm reading a regular book! :animeswea

Thanks for giving a pic, Dagg... It looks to me like I would actually like this Anime, even if it is less or more a Shojo anime... Can't wait for the Manga! :animesmil Have you got any samples of the manga yet?

9 out of ten...the poem seemed more like a song to me, so I could almost hum it completely! :animesmil Just cut down some words, and it'll be perfect! ( I mean make the sentences shorter, so the poem is more hummible...)

I'm a fan of Vin Diesel, so I guess I should say The Riddick series, includng Pitch Black, Dark Fury(anime movie), and The chronicles of Riddick. I also like Lords of Dogtown, which is based on the Z-boys. The ring is tight too...even if I did have to glance at the floor every two seconds at night, to make sure a asian chick wasn't crawling to my bed...Wouldn't want to sleep with her crawling on me! That came out wrong.... :animeblus

Just regular Microsoft paintshop... :animesmil It's nothing really, just a few things here and there, and I've got a good pic. Thanks alot guys, maybe I'll keep it up...

I might like living in Naruto's or Azumanga Daioh's anime world... Ones about magic, chakra, and Ninjutsu, while the other is just about real life, with a taste of Comedy with a taste of crazy characters... I'd be the male version of Osaka, and we'd probably date... :animeswea

LOL, I'll give that one a 9 out of ten too... I also thought that maybe Inoue-san...(if I spelled that correctly) and Ichigo would date, but I guess Rukia might steal him... :animesmil You had a few grammar porblems... I suggest you write it, then go relax (problems are better found when relaxed)come back and read it, fix the few mistakes it contains, then post it.

Xsuyoh jumped from treetop to treetop in the Prison woods. Just because he was a halfa, didn't mean he wasn't capable of such things. Closer... Closer... He was getting closer and closer to the Prison. He would break his friend Hallden out, if it was the last thing he did. He pulled his work goggles over his eyes, and pulled out a machine he had made, years before. The Blow Torch, he would call it. He crept up to the Prison wall, and began to wait and listen. He walked along the wall, until he heard a voice. A loud, screaming argumental voice. Dailo's voice. And if Dailo was screaming at anybody, it would be Hallden. Xsuyoh waited, until the argument stopped, and the sound of the cell door closing. He waited a little more, until he was sure everybody was gone, except Hallden. He pressed the "Blow Torch" against the thick stone wall, and made sure there was just enough Gun Powder. He lit a match and stuck it down a hole in the top of the big metal tube. Flames ignited unto the stone wall... Xsuyoh kept the flame going, until the morter, holding the stone bricks together, melted just enough, that Xsuyoh could bust through the walls... He pulled his hammer from his backpack, and began punding the wall...

9 out of ten... I'm hoping for a lil less writing... It hurt my eyes :animestun LOL, but you're cool with writing. Oh yeah, throw in alil' more action, since Bleach is an Acyion manga...