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Megatokyo: VOL 05 Paperback – May 25, 2007

by Fred Gallagher (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 21 ratings
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Piro, an anime obsessed fan, and Largo, an American gamer, are stranded in Japan and must earn enough money for plane tickets home while they explore the Japanese world of gaming and the cute locals.
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  1. Print length
    240 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    CMX
  4. Publication date
    May 25, 2007
  5. Dimensions
    5.24 x 0.64 x 7.23 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1401211275
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1401211271
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The geek factor runs high in this fifth collection culled from Gallagher's popular webcomic. Friends Prio and Largo are still stuck in Japan, living in an apartment above the game store where they work. Piro is a sensitive soul; Largo is an explosive mess of a kid, a ruffled game addict who talks in the unpronounceable nerd-speak "l33t" ("You are t3h 3vil!") and teaches schoolgirls how to assemble computers, but only after they've removed their clothes to be free of the scourge of static electricity. This volume comprises two large stories, the first of which focuses on voice actress/waitress Kimiko who, after an outburst on a talk radio show, becomes the object of otaku adoration. That's the cohesive part of the story, but there are lots of derails along the way, making it about twice as long as it should be to have the most emotional punch. The second story is almost nothing but derails, as it picks through the rubble of Kimiko's and Piro's emotions, stopping along the way for bits of Largo outlandishness. Fans who read the story on the web daily already know Gallagher's unique storytelling style, and will relish the chance to revisit these storylines; first-time readers will be utterly confused.
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Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CMX (May 25, 2007)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1401211275
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1401211271
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.24 x 0.64 x 7.23 inches
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    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 21 ratings

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Matthew Timmons
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing and other adjectives
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2008
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This book was in absolutely fantastic condition when I bought it, and it is a good read. Good service, and good shipping. It came later than expected, but earlier than what they said it would. I guess I should read the estimated shipping dates, but it came sooner than that and in awesome condition. Good buy all around. Thank you for the book, and when the 6th one comes out, I will buy from you again.
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Janine A. Riggs
5.0 out of 5 stars My 11 year old son loved this book.
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2018
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My son read this book nonstop!
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mcgsmanor
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2015
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Great manga-my favorite. The story lines are fabulous and engaging and the art is top notch.
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David Huynh
4.0 out of 5 stars Butts!
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2010
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Unlike the webcomic, which gets disjointed because of weeks of nonupdates, the book allows for instant viewing. What's more, since they're all uninterrupted, you can get a better sense of the action going on and everything flows better. I know some of you are put off by buying a book that is freely seen on the internet, but if you are a fan or if you know someone who likes this type of stuff, this is a good purchase.
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Miriam Banerji
5.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars Made Five
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2007
For first-time readers -- start with this one. For old fans -- this is probably the best book yet. It has the regular two chapters, 7 and 8, plus omakes, Dead Piro Art Days, and all that jazz. What really sets this book apart from the others is a mind-blowingly comprehensive reader's guide with character summaries and pictures and the plot so far.

All of the regular stuff, of course, is excellent, with the eighth and ninth chapters (numbered 7 and 8, just to make it confusing), with the greatest section of the plot so far and probably the best-drawn manga that I have ever seen. There's also the "Shirt Guy" Dom pullout section (perforated for removal) and the Dead Piro Art Days, single-shot panels that are amazingly drawn.

The book's real hit, however, is the reader's guide, prfect for a first time reader. Any person could probably, after reading the guide, simply pick up the story from chapter 7 and be able to understand anything that happens. The reader's guide is what makes a great four-star book into an amazing "I loved it!" five star book.
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Jennifer S
2.0 out of 5 stars SHOULD of been better...
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2007
To be honest, Megatokyo Volume 5 was disappointing for me. I've always looked forward for the new MT books and I had height expectations for this one. I wish I didn't. The so called extras are okay at best. There was no real bonus stuff in this one. The MT timeline and character bois are nothing any special. You could get a better writes ups from a MT fan site. At this point the story is getting long wined and so far from the earlier story lines. I say borrow it from a friend or read while in a book store before buying it. I might also be bitter because I was and idiot and bought it from the MT store when they had the limited time thing where Fred said that the MT Vol. 5 would come signed by him and with a doodle. I paid more for it just to get it signed because Fred didn't realize how many people would buy them so there were no doodles. I ordered it for the doodle. I should of just got if for cheaper from some where else. >_< Silly me. So I paid to much for something that just need up disappointing me. I loved the first few volumes and I will end up buying the next volume, but if it the story doesn't pick up soon or have great extras that make up for the story flaws I might stop following this series. The only good thing I can say is the art work is beautiful.
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David Zombie
4.0 out of 5 stars Alright
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2013
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It wasn't warped and had a small part above it bent. It was a small bent but mad me guess whether it was new or not
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4.0 out of 5 stars Warning: Even Largo's getting w33py
Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2007
Megatokyo was the brainchild of two rather different creators, who since fell out in 2002, and Megatokyo 5 shows this. The rather chaotic Largo has been gone from the series for a few years, and the more angsty Piro has given emo scenes to pretty much every main character in the book. Still, the art is getting better and better. Longtime Megatokyo readers will find subtle foreshadowing and other nuances reading an entire chapter that they may have missed when reading the online site every other day. Highly recommended, but watch out for the tears in your b33r.
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Stuart
5.0 out of 5 stars loved the comic
Reviewed in Canada on January 15, 2018
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Bought this a long time ago, loved the comic.
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lightingcloud
5.0 out of 5 stars Per i fan...
Reviewed in Italy on May 9, 2016
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... anche se io l'ho preso solo per leggere la "director's cut" di Circuity. Ne è valsa la pena. Attenzione che è in inglese, non tutti potrebbero digerirlo.
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Michael
5.0 out of 5 stars Volume 5
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 28, 2009
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Volume 5 contains chapters 7 and 8 of the long-running webcomic Megatokyo. If you've not yet read these chapters, then rest assured, the story just continues to get better, with its eclectic mix of compelling and fascinating characters (all of them continuing to be revealed piece by piece as the story unfolds), zany humour, beautiful artwork, and a storyline full to bursting with memorable and quotable scenes and some real heart-touching moments.

If you've already read the chapters, then yes, it is worth buying the book so you can read them in paper format. Firstly, you get the story without all the silly "Shirt Guy Dom" stuff (but it's still there at the end, if there's anyone who actually wants to read those strips). Secondly, it's much easier to re-read and flip about and check details that you missed or only half-remember. And since an awful lot of the pleasure of Megatokyo is picking up on those details, you will want to do this. A lot. Finally, this volume includes the long-awaited official character guide, containing a few snippets of information that haven't come up in the story so far at all!
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Andrew
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on June 2, 2017
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A must have for fans of the web comic.
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Iivex Elucid
4.0 out of 5 stars More than before!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 26, 2008
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Number 5 is even thicker than previous volumes, which can only be a good thing. Much the same format as previous volumes. This book includes chapters 7 and 8, complete with a host of Dead Piro Art Days, and a Megatokyo reader's guide, and character guide at the back.
Sadly there's no side-story (like Circuity in volume 4) this time. This volume is just Megatokyo with a few bells and whistles attached.

Paper's good quality, spine doesn't fall apart and the front cover's in colour.
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