"Rex Fabula" Chapter 9

Recruitment:  We need volunteers for all positions (Critical need for redraw artists).  If you are interested, please see our recruitment page (LINK) —————————————– Finally, we’re back to some more action in “Rex Fabula”. Instead of removing and redrawing the sound effects, I decided that it would be best to leave them in Japanese because they look like they are part of the artwork and to save up time because there are more than enough redraws involved in dialog and narration alone.  We will continue subtitling the sound effects for rest of the series for these reasons. I don’t like Shion. … Continue reading "Rex Fabula" Chapter 9

"Rex Fabula" Chapter 8

We reach the halfway point of the story with this chapter. Most of the characters have now been introduced, though, I’d say the five  shown here are probably the main characters. I really like the dynamic between Yuzuha and Kotoko.  They show how both of their character archetypes are strong. Yuzaha is scrappy and uninhibited and Kotoko is elegant and reserved. Looking at later chapters, it looks like they have a lot more story together :). We’re slowly plugging our way through. I hope to release chapter 9 by the end of next week.  The next three chapters will come … Continue reading "Rex Fabula" Chapter 8

"Rex Fabula" Chapter 7

At last a new chapter of “Rex Fabula”! With this we start moving into the main story and most (not all) of the main characters are introduced. Chapter 8 and 9 are already translated and will be released within the next couple of weeks. It hard to say anything about the chapter without spoiling it. I will say, after reading the this and the next two chapters I really like all but one of the characters. Hmm… there is one thing I want to comment about that irritates me about manga sometimes.  That is the obsession with status. I really … Continue reading "Rex Fabula" Chapter 7

"Rex Fabula" Chapters 1 – 6 (Chp 6 version 2)

After over a year of neglect, we are resuming “Rex Fabula”.  I had hoped to accelerate the series so we could finish it by the end of May, but the series is proving more difficult that I anticipated. We are working very hard on it, but I think it’s now reasonable to say we’ll finish it sometime before the end the of year because I don’t think we can release more than a chapter or two per month. Regardless, chapter 7 – 9 will be released over the next 2 – 3 weeks, with chapter 7 possibly coming out today … Continue reading "Rex Fabula" Chapters 1 – 6 (Chp 6 version 2)

"Magnolia" Chapter 29

This chapter is the prelude to the next arc in “Magnolia”.  I think I now understand that this series is built on a string of social functions. In that way this series feels very Victorian. I’m actually a sucker for stories like this. I love party intrigue and “action” that takes place in the form of clever conversation. I’m pretty excited about this arc because it looks like the Black Twins will be heavily involved. I really like them and it looks like Naked Ape is going to play with their gender confusion. It’s delicious and dangerous. I’m really worried … Continue reading "Magnolia" Chapter 29

Another "Furou Kyoudai" Extra Story

This is the extra story that appeared in Hana to Yume magazine and in the “Unknown” series compilation. Again… the potential for expanding the series beyond 5 chapters is shown.  I really, really, wish this series were longer. Kyouko and Daisuke and their relationship is so interesting. *Sniffle* And with this we wrap up the “Furou Kyoudai” project! Again, thanks to everyone who worked on the series.  Great job! On to the release!Links to “Furou Kyoudai” Extra Story: (LQZip) Next up will be Magnolia chapter 29. Look for it to release tomorrow! Continue reading Another "Furou Kyoudai" Extra Story

"Chibikko Furou Kyoudai" — Furou Kyoudai Omake

This is the extra story from the “Furou Kyoudai” compilation. The other extra story is in “Unknown”.  This one is a story from the twins’ childhood.  Again, this shows the potential of expanding the story.  After the main story, there are some messages from the mangaka and a couple of one-page extra comics.  Hopefully we will be able to release the second extra story this week.  Anyhow, onto the release!Links to “Chibikko Furou Kyoudai”: (LQZip) (PDF) Next up!  “Magnolia” Chapter 29 and “Pochamani” Chapter 6 are currently being worked on. They could both be release this week. Continue reading "Chibikko Furou Kyoudai" — Furou Kyoudai Omake

"Furou Kyoudai" Chapter 5 (End)

At last, the final chapter of “Furou Kyoudai”! This wraps up the arc started in chapter 4. As usual with these one volume series, I feel like this first volume was a prelude to a longer story.  I wish this series could have been extended to see what would have happened to the twins if one or both of them fell in love. Regardless, it was a sweet short series and I enjoyed it. Let’s give a big thanks to Kotomi and Jade for translating the series, Kumiko for working redraw miracles on the series and soon-to-be-released extra stories, Kuro … Continue reading "Furou Kyoudai" Chapter 5 (End)