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NEWS: Manga Toilet Paper Announced


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BleuVII



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PostPosted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 6:57 am Reply with quote
Abarenbo Shogun wrote:
Still, the guy is a little too late with his idea. Don't US Publishers already Manga Toilet Paper?


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putrocca



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PostPosted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 7:07 am Reply with quote
Actually, this isn't the first time they've made manga-themed toilet paper.

Hello Kitty toilet paper has been produced for years:
http://www.misterpants.com/junk/hellokittytoiletpaper.html

You can also get toilet paper with Pinoko, from Osamu Tezuka's Black Jack. They sell it at the Tezuka Manga Museum in Takarazuka, and other Tezuka retail outlets in Japan:
http://altjapan.typepad.com/my_weblog/2006/03/tokyo_anime_cen.html
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Lyrai



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PostPosted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 8:07 am Reply with quote
Abarenbo Shogun wrote:
BleuVII wrote:


Don't know if it's the case in Japan, but here in Korea, people use toilet paper for facial tissue paper (Kleenex). In fact, it was hard for me to find facial tissues when I first got here, so I just stuck to toilet paper anyway. I would TOTALLY display this on at least my kitchen counter.


TP isn't strong enough for nose blows, but touchups are ok.

Still, the guy is a little too late with his idea. Don't US Publishers already Manga Toilet Paper?


Tokyopop does, under their OEL line.

Although they keep releasing it like it's a book, instead of a roll.
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DragonsRevenge



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PostPosted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 8:09 am Reply with quote
I wish the Azumanga Daioh Manga would become toilet paper. That one deserves to be s*** on.

(Love the anime btw)
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fxg97873



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PostPosted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 8:43 am Reply with quote
R_Amythest wrote:
Well, the Japanese have all the sweet toilets. Makes sense that they'd get the sweet toilet paper.

... I think it's cool! =D


I've had a Toto Washlet for a few years now so maybe I should complement it with the right kind of toilet paper!

Actually, I'm assuming the stories are self contained and not part of a larger arc?
Because, what if my wife goes to the toilet and reads the good part or I miss an important plot point?! That would be pretty crappy...

HAHA

mk2000
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Fiction Alchemist



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PostPosted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 8:49 am Reply with quote
Funny, I ALWAYS use TP to blow my nose. I prefer it over tissues, which just bug me for some reason. What you do, is make sure you fold the TP enough to get it thick enough, you know.

Anyway, on the subject, I think this manga TP idea is ridiculous, but whatever.

Abarenbo Shogun wrote:
BleuVII wrote:


Don't know if it's the case in Japan, but here in Korea, people use toilet paper for facial tissue paper (Kleenex). In fact, it was hard for me to find facial tissues when I first got here, so I just stuck to toilet paper anyway.


TP isn't strong enough for nose blows, but touchups are ok.
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 2:28 pm Reply with quote
Lyrai wrote:
Abarenbo Shogun wrote:

TP isn't strong enough for nose blows, but touchups are ok.

Still, the guy is a little too late with his idea. Don't US Publishers already Manga Toilet Paper?


Tokyopop does, under their OEL line.

Although they keep releasing it like it's a book, instead of a roll.
I thought TP stood for Tokyopop! Silly me. Smile Anyway, that's his career down the pan then.
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The Punisher.



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PostPosted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 4:42 pm Reply with quote
Spaceballs the toilet paper....

A Manga Flame Thrower must be next.
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shirokiryuu



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PostPosted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 8:30 pm Reply with quote
[quote="fxg97873"]
R_Amythest wrote:


Actually, I'm assuming the stories are self contained and not part of a larger arc?
Because, what if my wife goes to the toilet and reads the good part or I miss an important plot point?! That would be pretty crappy...


Haha that would suck. Luckily they are probably just self-contained 4-panal comics. Anime hyper Although it would be annoying if half the strip was cut off and you won't get the joke.
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Abarenbo Shogun



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PostPosted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 4:39 am Reply with quote
The Punisher. wrote:
Spaceballs the toilet paper....

A Manga Flame Thrower must be next.


The world will surely end when Square Enix produces Life-Size Gunblades and Real Life Sex Dolls of the Female Characters.
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Disco Pete



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PostPosted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 5:09 am Reply with quote
I seriously want this.

I got a rack in the john full of reading material for when I make a deposit. I could save space with this manga TP! Someone needs to license this TP!
(And while you're at it, license a few of those neat japanese toilets to go with it.)

But I wonder, would I find it in the supermarket TP aisle, or in the bookstore manga section?
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Abarenbo Shogun



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PostPosted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 5:35 am Reply with quote
Disco Pete wrote:

(And while you're at it, license a few of those neat japanese toilets to go with it.)


If your a true Wapanese, you can get them from select importers and plumbing companies.
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fxg97873



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PostPosted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 10:35 am Reply with quote
Abarenbo Shogun wrote:
Disco Pete wrote:

(And while you're at it, license a few of those neat japanese toilets to go with it.)


If your a true Wapanese, you can get them from select importers and plumbing companies.


Toto has a full line of Washlets for North America.
http://www.washlet.com/default.asp

I got Chloe myself (C100). Embarassed
I love the fact that they gave them sexy girl names!
Very Japanese.

p.s. They are even opening up a factory in Mexico to keep up with the rising demand in North America!
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ZeroRyoko1974



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PostPosted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 11:20 am Reply with quote
OEL "manga" would make good tp
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 3:09 pm Reply with quote
fxg97873 wrote:
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Actually, I'm assuming the stories are self contained and not part of a larger arc?
Because, what if my wife goes to the toilet and reads the good part or I miss an important plot point?! That would be pretty crappy...

HAHA

mk2000
Just don't miss the cliff hanger at the end of the roll.
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