LCD Rain (レイン)

Discussion in 'Latest Chapter Discussion' started by runsing, Sep 10, 2017.

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If you've read the manga, who would you choose as the best waifu?

  1. The Princess (both personalities)

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  2. The Vampire

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  3. The Demon

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  4. The Subordinate(s)

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  1. runsing

    runsing status : bleeding, health -10/s Novel Updates Staff

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    (there's tl;dr version at the bottom)
    Written by Yoshino Takumi, who also wrote Boukyaku no Haou Roland, Rain was started in 2005 and was adapted to manga, and a side-story (detailing mc's journey to the Mist Valley, where he met and train under a vampire)

    The story tells of a genius, narcisstic swordsman shrouded in mystery in a southern country named Rain. There, he serves the country, Sunkwoll, as one of its military general. Being a commoner-born and former mercenaries, Rain is not one to adhere to common courtesy and manner within the royal courts, resulting in him being disliked by most of the nobles, the king included. However it is his militaristic abilities that kept him the position.

    A lot of countries hold him in high regard. Rain's dossier list him with terrifying amount of extraordinary feats, second to none. Mythical being in legends, places that no one ever survived, defeating enemy troop multiple times the number of his own, unpardonable criminal status in a certain country, a messiah in another country, etcetera etcetera. Rain's fame (and infamy) also gains him several nicknames. among them were;
    • the man who wears thin clothing even in winter
    • megaphone
    • womanizer

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    Personally, i've been following the manga version since its early days. I've also follwed the novel's translation few years ago, but it was dropped after 1 volume. Tbh, until recently, i no longer hold any hope for ever being able to read the continuation anymore. Therefore a heartfelt thanks toward Rainy Translations for picking this up.

    I also find the manga versions far better looking. basically, the girls are drawn cuter, more beautiful, especially Sylvia :blobnosebleed:

    Unfortunately however, the manga also left out a lot of details, such as the scene before assassination attempt in v2c2 (manga equivalent c11)
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    TL;DR version

    -mc is a genius, op swordsman, who happens to also be able to use magic
    -mc is obsessed at getting as strong as possible :blobhero:
    -mc is also schemer and adept at winning war(s) by tactics:blobsmirk:
    -this story is harem; :blobpopcorn: so, haters, begone (throws salt) :blobsalt:
    • there's a princess who seems weak at first, until 'something within her awakens, causing her to have 'split personalities'
    • there's a silver-haired, twin-tailed, dual-large-swords-wielding immortal vampire (whos not a flat-chested loli, thankfully)
    • there's a demon with skimpy outfit, tsundere-ish personality
    • there's subordinate(s). a money-grubber, a poor swordswoman, a noble with medusa-ish hair, a kuudere beauty.
    -mc is not dense (y)
     
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  2. SoulZer0

    SoulZer0 Heaven Refining

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    Nice swordsman novel bruh.
     
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    juniorjawz Well-Known Member

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    I was and still waiting for more content b4 binging it
     
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  4. Asf

    Asf 《《The aria of souls》》

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    I only remembered the manga.. kinda reluctant to read the novel since Im spoiled because of the manga.
     
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  5. forgotten

    forgotten 【 R E M N A N T】

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    I read 53 chapters a few years ago and literally forgot 99% of the story so decided to re-read it a few weeks ago and there were only +10 chapters than what I read the first time. So I guess you will have to wait a really long time if you want to hoard decent amount of chapters.
    Well Manga at least... i believe novels translations are even slower
     
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  6. Ratatoskr

    Ratatoskr [Aruruu's proud dad] [The False Gentleman]

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    Waiting for the princess turn yandere first. For now, tsundere demon take the lead.
     
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    The Vampire.
     
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    Silvia all the way. I've been reading the Chinese manga translations and there is a pretty big revelation coming up that I can't wait for in English. It's only a monthly so it is only like 1 year ahead though the translations are consistent. I agree for the shout out to rainy trans though. This is one of those in my most wanted but was never picked up novels list.
     
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  9. Blitz

    Blitz ⛈️ awakened from the reverie❄️

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    Yay.I read the manga along time ago. If I remember Sylvia was best girl.
     
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    Spiritsong Well-Known Member

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    IIRC, the manga is far more advanced than the LN/WN (as in translation), right?
     
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    OwO I didn't know there was a discussion thread for Rain...

    Yepp, I don't think the LN's quite reached chapter 20 of the manga yet...
     
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    Where is the manga currently vs the Light Novel? Like chapter to Volume.
     
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    The next chapter (volume 4 side story) corresponds with chapter 35 of the manga.

    Update: Events happen slightly out of sync between the LN and the manga. Volume 4 Side Story covers chapter 35 of the manga, but the LN has already covered at least up to the events of chapter 40 (end of manga vol. 7).
     
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  14. totagamer11

    totagamer11 mofu-mofu master

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    Another one leaves us behind before finishing his life's work.:cry::cry::cry:
     
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  15. runsing

    runsing status : bleeding, health -10/s Novel Updates Staff

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    i do hope he actually has his storyboard ready tho. even as a rough draft. so that there'll be a chance for someone to continue, or put out a proper wrap for it. like how it was for Zero no Tsukaima, or Itazura na Kiss
     
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    totagamer11 mofu-mofu master

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    :eek::coffee::sick: Damn I didn't know Itazura shared the same fate. One of my romance picks. Thought it was doing ok with its anime + live-action. Don't like lives but I guess I'll try them for more content. It's late but still Kaoru Tada thank you for your hard work and may you rest in piece.
     
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    RIP author, i hope he have the remaining draft ready. To have a chance to get someone complete his work.
    Actually i only read the manga but it was really well done. I like the villains and secondary characters. My favorite character is Gunther, really funny.
     
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    Sylvia's sword on the v5's cover looks more badass than the novel.
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    the manga version looks more like a shield with a handle.
    also, she look more mature in the novel compared to the manga counterpart

    anyway, this 5th volume going to be a glorious read :blobhero:
     
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    RIP author :(
    Another good work that wont be finished....
     
  20. Chance

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    Sounds like wish fulfillment. Hate novels without depth.