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Arakure Chp 56 (The Final Chapter) Translation

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At last!  Here’s the final chapter of Arakure! Link to Arakure Chp 56 I enjoyed this series a lot and I’m sad to see it end.  I will definitely miss these characters. I hope you all enjoyed it too :).  Fujiwara has a new series out running in Betsuhana (it may be more “adult” than Arakure) and there’s also a one-shot.  I’ll look into to both of these. Next up is Yoroshiku Master! Continue reading Arakure Chp 56 (The Final Chapter) Translation

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Lala Jan 2010 Issue Calendar

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  One of the great things about getting Japanese manga magazine are the enclosed freebies.  In Lala 01/2010, the freebie was a beautiful set of 2010 calendar post cards.  I’ve turned them in 1920-pixel width wallpaper for your laptop or PC desktop.   Wallpaper If you want your own set of cards, but live outside of Japan, you can buy the Jan 2010 issue of Lala online at Amazon Japan, Sanseido Books (inside of the Mitsuwa Marketplace), and Akadot (it should be available there in 2 – 4-weeks). I don’t why the Japanese publishers doesn’t concurrently publish the magazines in … Continue reading Lala Jan 2010 Issue Calendar

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Arakure Chp 55 Translation

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It’s the second to last chapter of Arakure.  At last it’s revealed that Sachie is a Yakuza princess, and her best friend’s mother can’t handle it.  What’s poor Sachie going to do?  This part of the story is pretty standard, dare I even say perfunctory — well, let’s just get it over with.  There’s also some nice moments with Rakuto 🙂 Link to Arakure Chp 55 I probably won’t be able to get to the last chapter of Arakure until after the long Thanksgiving holiday.  Sorry!  I promise, though, it will be worth the wait :). For those of you … Continue reading Arakure Chp 55 Translation

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Ouran Chp 76 Translation

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Update (11/29/2009):  Prompted by a comment on Mangafox, I took another look at the original Japanese on pg 27.   I originally translated Tamaki’s intent as him wanting to understand his grandmother.  However, after consulting a grammar reference, I see it’s the other way around.  He wants to be acknowledged by his grandmother so she can understand his point of view.  Consequently, I have re-translated page 27 and updated the file to version 1.  Sorry for the error, but I’m grateful to have had it pointed out :).  It helps a lot to improves my skills.—————————————————— I’m sorry to report the … Continue reading Ouran Chp 76 Translation

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Arakure Chp 54 Translation

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Here’s Arakure Chp 54.  This marks the beginning of the end of the series and contains the moment we’ve all been waiting for.  In the next chapter, Sachie is forced to come clean about her “family” which causes some difficulties with her best friend’s mother.  The last chapter, nicely wraps things up with Sachie’s graduation.  I’m very pleased with the thoughtful way this manga series ends. Link to Arakure Chp 54 I should get chapter 55 done before Ouran 76 is released.  I doubt, though, that I will be able to squeeze out the last chapter before Ouran.  I have … Continue reading Arakure Chp 54 Translation

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Upcoming Translations Through February

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First of all, I would like to thank everyone who participated in the survey and took the time to write very thoughtful suggestions to me.  It really helped.  Looking my “bandwidth,” my interests, my library, and what you guys want, here’s the plan for the next 3 – 4 months in no particular order: “Arakure” Chp 54, 55, and 56 Done “Yoroshiku Master” chp 9, 10, 11 & 12 (on hold) — Completed by the Dragon Voice Scanlation Group! “Hachimitsu no Hana” chp 13 – 15 “Small World”  Done A surprise favor for Sapphire Pyro (my proof reader) — Akagami … Continue reading Upcoming Translations Through February