"The Ghost Apartment Manager" Chapters 1 – 9
“The Ghost Apartment Manager” is returning to Omari’s Sister any second now! If you’ve never read this series or need a refresher, here you go! Volume 1 Chp 1, Chp 2, Chp 3, Chp 4, Chp 5 Volume 2 Chp 6, Chp 7, Chp 8, Chp 9 This is one of our most under appreciated series, but I think it’s among the best, so I highly recommend giving it a try. The first chapter is really sad, but after you get past the sadness, I promise the series is very funny and poignant. Continue reading "The Ghost Apartment Manager" Chapters 1 – 9
Halloween Oneshot Poll Results!
Here are the results of Halloween oneshot poll! F no Meikyuu Akuma wo Sasayaku Viskeith no Akai Ningyou Genei Realism Yadokari Honpo Kanojo no Kare Inoribana Tomo no Kowai Hanashi Anata wa Watashi no Taisetsuna Okaasan, Oni Yashiki, Snuff Film Monologue (no love) Nibun no Ichi — 1/2 I feel bad that we aren’t taking on the “F no Meikyuu” series given the oneshot’s favoritism. Hopefully, a group will pick up a series. Thanks to everyone who gave us feedback. We aren’t planning to do another oneshot party like this until our anniversary in June. Until then we will be … Continue reading Halloween Oneshot Poll Results!
"Pochamani" Chapter 1
First of all, things are about to get a little confusing. Chapter 1 in the magazine, which we’ve already translated, is chapter 3 in the tankoubon. I knew about this chapter (chapter 1 in the tankoubon) because it was the initial oneshot, but I wasn’t aware of the second oneshot, which is chapter 2 in the tankoubon. Sigh…. Anyhow, there are a few extra page in chapter 3 in the tankoubon, which was chapter 1 in the magazine, therefore we will re-release the chapter along with chapter 2, so you can get the extra couple of pages. Are you confused … Continue reading "Pochamani" Chapter 1
New Series will be Pushed Back
I have decided to change plans on starting new series in January. Many of the series we are working already had definite endings, recently came to an end or have announced that they are ending soon. Here is the list: Ojousama no Untenshu (3 chapters left) Fushigi no Maria-kun (4 chapters left) Detarame Mousouryoku Opera (1 chapter left) Kemono Kingdom Zoo (~10 chapters left) Ore to Atashi no Kareshisama (10-chapters left) Rex Fabula (14-chapters left) Furou Kyoudai (4-chapters left) In combination with that, series we thought were short have been extended. This is the case with “Pochamani” and we anticipate … Continue reading New Series will be Pushed Back
October Stats!
Here are the statistics for October. Which oneshot do you think was read the most? The second most read was a big surprise to me. I should probably revisit those numbers at the end of November because many of the oneshots that were released last week are still being read. Top Ten Releases! Akuma wo Sasayaku Kanojo no Kare F no Meikyuu Tomo no Kowai Hanashi Viskeith no Akai Ningyou Hakamori Majo Bianca Chp 1 Oni Yashiki Inoribana Hakamori Majo Bianca Chp 2 Yadokari Honpo Top Ten Visiting Countries! United States (CA, NY, MA, TX, MD — Hello, Maryland!!!) Canada … Continue reading October Stats!
Hakamori Majo Bianca Part 3
Is this going to become a series? The trend so far in Aria has been after 2 or 3 successful oneshots, a work becomes a series. I think there’s a good chance that this will become a series in 2013. ————————————————Here’s the third part of “Hakamori Majo Bianca.” This chapter focuses on Bianca’s friendship with Nelo. The two of them are very sweet together. There are also some nice moments with Zela. With this ends our October oneshot party :). Great job everyone! This was very tiring for all of us, so we won’t be doing this again until our … Continue reading Hakamori Majo Bianca Part 3
Halloween Oneshot: "Nibun no Ichi: 1/2" by Mitsuo Shimokitazawa
This is a freaky little oneshot from a supplemental from shoujo stalwart Betsuma Magazine. I don’t particularly like Betsuma series, but I do get the magazine when there’s a supplemental because there’s a chance there could be something different and good inside. This oneshot is one such little gem. All I’ll say about this oneshot is “ah, yeah, bye-bye.” I laughed so hard at the ending, even though I’m pretty sure that wasn’t the response the mangaka was going for. Sorry, but it was too cornball! On to the release!Link to “Hanbun no Ichi”: (PDF) (ZIP) There’s a good chance … Continue reading Halloween Oneshot: "Nibun no Ichi: 1/2" by Mitsuo Shimokitazawa
Halloween Oneshot: "Genei Realism" ("Phantom Realism") by Suga Toone
This oneshot reminded me of “F no Meikyuu” in pacing and development. I think folks who like AnS will also like this oneshot. I ended up liking this oneshot a lot more than I thought I would. I think what I liked the most is how things summed up in the end. It’s a very realistic and believable ending even though most readers may crave the sugar-coated ending we all expected. Thanks again goes out to Amrai for translating this oneshot, thanks to Noir for helping with the cleaning, and a big thanks to Holanio for some fabulous typesetting! And … Continue reading Halloween Oneshot: "Genei Realism" ("Phantom Realism") by Suga Toone
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