Valentine’s Day Special One-Shot: "Ginrou no Sakura"

Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! This was a big group effort to complete.  Nearly every page had a complicated redraw and I want to thank the Kumiko, Ichigo Stars, and Silver Lunar for taking on and conquering the challenge this one-shot presented. I also give praise to Hibiki-sensei for writing and illustrating a beautiful story.  Hibiki-sensei’s current series are “Oiran Girl” and “Shounen Dolls” which run in Japanese language Lala and Lala DX magazines.  Please support her by purchasing her manga. (Link to purchase Hibiki Wataru series at Yes Asia) And  now for the links: Links to “Ginrou no Sakura”: (Zip) … Continue reading Valentine’s Day Special One-Shot: "Ginrou no Sakura"

Winter One-Shot #2: "His and Her Sleepless Winter"

Here is the second of our winter one-shots, “Kare to Kanojo no Futomin” or “His and Her Sleepless Winter”.  I really like this story and I wish I saved it for Valentine’s Day, because I don’t think the one-shot I’ve selected can compare in sweetness and romance.  I guess we’ll have to wait and see :).  “Ginrou no Sakura” has a completely different set of “charm points” and will appeal for different reasons than this one-shot.  Getting out of the weeds and back to the story at hand: Links to “His and Her Sleepless Winter”:  (Zip — High Quality) (PDF … Continue reading Winter One-Shot #2: "His and Her Sleepless Winter"

Christmas Themed One-Shot: "Mari and Santa"

Here is the first of the Christmas themed one-shots, “Mari and Santa”. It’s short but very sweet. Only in Japan is Santa handsome young man. Links to “Mari and Santa”: (Zip) (PDF) The next Christmas themed one-shot will be released closer to Christmas Day.  It’s a story with a roguish character.  It looks like fun :). Next up are J+K and Magnolia! Continue reading Christmas Themed One-Shot: "Mari and Santa"

Halloween Special Feature #2: "Guardian Joker"

Here is the second one-shot of our special Halloween double feature, “Guardian Joker.” This isn’t scary or spooky, but rather it’s more about the Joker’s costume. Haha!  This story turned out to be more sentimental and sweet than I expected.  Anyhow… Links to “Guardian Joker” (Zip) (PDF) While waiting for Aria 12, I will be working on “Kemono Kingdom: Zoo” and “Orange Chocolate.”  I may be able to eek “Zoo” out before I get the magazine.  If not, then early next week expect “Junketsu + Vampire” chapter 4 followed by “Magnolia” chapter 4. Continue reading Halloween Special Feature #2: "Guardian Joker"

One-Shot: "Nemurenu Kishi ni Hanataba wo" ("Bouquets of Flowers for the Sleepless Knight")

Here is the one-shot “Nemurenu Kishi ni Hanataba wo” (“Bouquets of Flowers for the Sleepless Knight”).  This story and the characters seem very inline with Yumi Kiiro’s current series “Library Wars: Love and War.” Both characters are strong and likable and the story is a good mix of humor, romance and adventure.  I hope you enjoy this short story as much as I did.  Oh! and a big thank to our new cleaner, Sae, who helped get this out sooner than I expected.Links to “Nemurenu Kishi ni Hanataba wo”:  (Zip) (PDF — Mobile and Tablets) If you enjoyed this one-shot … Continue reading One-Shot: "Nemurenu Kishi ni Hanataba wo" ("Bouquets of Flowers for the Sleepless Knight")