Author: K3

I am a mechanical and structural engineer by training. My interests are anime, manga, consumer electronics, cooking and gardening.
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Lala 2 2011

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I have Lala 2!  Yuki from “Vampire Knight” is on the cover this time.  The freebie is a Nyanko-sensei pouch. It’s very cute.  I kinda wish it was an oven mitt. Here’s what we’ll be translating from Lala 2: “Kimi ni XOXO” chapter 5 — it’s the final chapter so we will go ahead and release it back-to-back with chapter 4 so we can complete that series now. Special four-panel comic shorts Ouran one-shot previews! One-Shot:  “Nejimaki Mano-san” (will be translated later in the year) One-Shot:  “Kashikomi Mousu!” (will be translated later in the year) Continue reading Lala 2 2011

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Kemono Kingdom: Zoo Chp 2

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Here is more furry fun from Mochi-sensei!  In this chapter we are introduced to more animal friends, all of which are adorable. Links to “Kemono Kingdom: Zoo” Chapter 2: (Zip) (PDF) I has been confirmed that “Zoo” is a bi-monthly series, so the next chapter will not come out until the end of January.  Unfortunately, because of jury duty, chapter 3 probably won’t be out until March :(. Next up is “Kimi ni XOXO” chapter 4.  The series is finally coming off of hiatus.  Some twists happen in the new chapter and Fujita is drawn to look his age.  I … Continue reading Kemono Kingdom: Zoo Chp 2

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Pika Ichi Chapter 5 — A lot Better than chapters 3 and 4

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Pika Ichi is always such a long slog!  Fortunately, this chapter is much better than chapters 3 and 4, except for idol chick.  She really needs to go away.  Anyhow… in this chapter Dougen finally enters the scene and he may be as some of you expected.  I think most of us are hoping for a Tarou-Hanako-Dougen love triangle.  That could be interesting, but Tarou’s heart is fragile and I would hate to see him suffer.Links to Piki Ichi chapter 5: (Zip) (PDF) Spoilers Ahead!!!The question for me after reading this chapter is what to do with Ibuki.  In a … Continue reading Pika Ichi Chapter 5 — A lot Better than chapters 3 and 4

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Random Thoughts on the Child Protection Law Passed in Japan

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First of all, I’m trying to get some clear information on the ban.  So far what I’ve gathered is that law is trying to establish what’s okay to sell to minors and what should be sold to adults only.  So in this sense, I don’t think it’s a ban on manga so much as a clarification as to what’s appropriate to sell to minors. I think we all know from the selection of manga I chose for this group that I don’t choose series with even modest amounts of violence or sexuality or series that depict inappropriate acts towards minors.  … Continue reading Random Thoughts on the Child Protection Law Passed in Japan

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Akagami no Shirayukihime Chapter 22

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Here is “Akagami no Shirayukihime” chapter 22.  I get the impression after reading this chapter that Shirayuki is in no real danger, but rather the folks after Shirayuki are probably Raji’s adoring siblings.  I hope I’m wrong, because if the siblings then I’m going to be SUPER PEEVED.  Anyhow…it would make sense as far a Izana not being all that concerned about the people after Shirayuki.  He’s probably laughing his ass off in the castle as Zen gallops off to the rescue Shirayuki from a 10-year old. Anyhow, I noticed while cleaning this that the artwork has a more of … Continue reading Akagami no Shirayukihime Chapter 22

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Orange Chocolate Chapter 20

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Finally, we come to the end of the whole “Alice in Wonderland” photo shoot arc, but unfortunately, this isn’t the end of the need for Hal.  Hal seriously bugs me, but I guess that’s his duty.  Most of this chapter is fan service with a nice pair of surprises from Ritsu.  Chiro, though, finally asks a rather important question — why does Ritsu have to be an onnagata?  Yeah, it’s traditional, but Ritsu actually seems to enjoy it. Links to “Orange Chocolate” Chapter 20:  (Zip) (PDF) The next four chapters of Orange Chocolate is an arc about the school’s sport’s … Continue reading Orange Chocolate Chapter 20

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Ouran High School Host Club Volume 15 is Out! Buy it Now!

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A great many of you should be good consumers and buy Ouran volume 15 since so many of you read it and claim to LOVE it and Bisco Hatori.  Put your money where your mouth is and give Ouran and Hatori-sensei some love!  In fact!  I have set up a special area in the store just for Ouran goods! (Include all available volumes from Viz, clothes, plushies, and various other items I thought were cute) Link to Ouran Goods at Omari’s Sister’s Amazon Store Buy stuff for yourself!  Buy stuff to give to an Ouran fan for Christmas! Continue reading Ouran High School Host Club Volume 15 is Out! Buy it Now!