I haven't noticed any difference between the two, but for me Tanoshimi is far easier to get my hands on. I've only got one by Del ray, I think I got that one from Waterstones rather than from Forbidden Planet as I usually do.
I think it's by far his best series so far. The lack of progress, in Character development and relationships, in A.I. love you makes it hard for me to read past the 6th volume despite enjoying most of the humour. Similar can be said for Love Hina, which while it has a progressing storyline and the characters do develop their relationships it still feels like things are unnaturally holding them back, all for the sake of some cheap laughs.
Negima has so far not had any such problems, partly cause the main 'guy', Negi, isn't interested in the girls so he's not being shot down every few eps, rather he's being pulled down and hugged by the girls instead. :lol:
The main reason I like Negima best is the excellent character development, the usual humour minus the shonen denial and subsequent launch into orbit and the intricate background storyline that is for once completely unrelated to the main character's romantic progress with the local girls. (though due to the process of Pactio and his growing army of female support, this is up for discussion. :wink: )
I also like the interesting fact the main character is British and is one of the reasons I got a few of the anime DVDs despite my usually strict decision between getting the anime or the manga. Personally I much prefer the Manga, both for Negima and Love Hina. Though hearing Nodoka's sweet voice is still an area of weakness for me.
Sy said:
At first I was a bit warey because it seemed to mirror Love Hina a little too closely but after a while I didn't really care much. The series however... if it wasn't for the rugrats music then I might enjoy it.
I love the music, got it all loaded on my computer. It really cheers me up cause I can't not smile when I hear their perky little voices.
Golden Saphir said:
17. But I think only 12 have been released in the USA and UK.
Only 17? I hope that means so far... :cry: