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Shiro Lala One-Shot: "Ginsekai no Shoumei" by Akiduki Sorata

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Here is Akiduki Sorata’s Shiro Lala one-shot “Ginsekai no Shoumei” (“The Snowscape’s Emblem”).  The image above is a scan of one of the freebie post cards.  The large size image (click on the image to see it larger) can be used as wallpaper on your PC or mobile. A note about the spelling of “Akiduki”.  A few people have asked me about the change in the spelling.  I had been spelling it “Akidzuki” and “Akizuki” is another common spelling.  The mangaka herself began romanizing her name and the titles of her works a few months ago.  Whether right or wrong, … Continue reading Shiro Lala One-Shot: "Ginsekai no Shoumei" by Akiduki Sorata

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Magnolia Chapter 16

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“Magnolia” chapters continue to get shorter.  Part of me wishes Naked Ape would go on hiatus with “Magnolia” so they can concentrate on finishing “Dolls”.  The way things are now really isn’t fair to “Magnolia”.   I don’t like the trickling pace and I don’t like seeing and sometimes having to fix the many little errors in the artwork that I imagine are due to being rushed. That said, this chapter is pretty entertaining and I like Ayato’s casual outfit.  In the background, though, I think events are starting to get repetitive with respect to Hugo popping up wherever Ayato … Continue reading Magnolia Chapter 16

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"Magnolia" Chapter 15

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 *Runs forward* What a nice title page!  This page makes me want to have a Magnolia calendar for 2012.  That would be soooooo nice.Anyhow…and now this announcement.  Magnolia volume 3 will come out on December 7th and there will be two versions.  One version is the book alone and the other version will include a drama CD along with the book.  I don’t know whether I will be getting the drama CD.  To be honest, don’t really understand the point of drama CDs.  I’d rather have a calendar. CALENDAR!!!  Hear my pleas Naked Ape.  CALENDAR!!! All righty!  Now onto the … Continue reading "Magnolia" Chapter 15

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Kuro Lala One-Shot: "Girl on a Platter" by Meca Tanaka

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This one-shot is in line with “World End Garden” and “Ryuu no Moriuta“.  It’s shorter than either one-shot, but I feel that this one-shot is better than “Ryuu no Moriuta” because the main female character, Tsubame, is much more likable.  (“World End Garden remains my favorite one-shot.) I sorta wonder how the story would have been different if “Ryuu no Moriuta” has a stoic female character like Tsubame.  In terms of Meca Tanaka works, this one-shot feels very different to me.  It’s much more mature and has a little more bite in the underlying message than the other works I’ve … Continue reading Kuro Lala One-Shot: "Girl on a Platter" by Meca Tanaka

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"Magnolia" Chapter 14

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It’s been such a long day!  At least I was productive, though,  feel like I’m dragging my sorry butt over the finish line and directly into bed.  I was sooooo hoping that this chapter would be longer than 30 pages, but, alas, “Magnolia” chapters keep getting shorter and shorter T_T.  This time there are only 23 pages and two of those pages are a title spread and one is repeat from chapter 13.  I guess the color pages took a long time to paint???  Okay, I’ll admit the color pages are lovely and I am grateful for them. Anyhow…there’s been … Continue reading "Magnolia" Chapter 14

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Magnolia Volume 2 is for Sale

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“Magnolia” volume 2 is available for sale!  Please purchase through Naked Ape’s Amazon storefront for give them extra money (Link). If you live in the US or Canada and the initial Amazon shipping fee is too daunting, I can facilitate the purchase by piggybacking your order onto my next order from Amazon JP.  At the current dollar to yen exchange rate the book will cost $8.25 + $1 (for OS) + $3 shipping from Japan + ~$3 – 4 shipping within the US and Canada ($15 – $16 total vs. $38.25).  If you are willing to wait and I get … Continue reading Magnolia Volume 2 is for Sale

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Magnolia Chapter 13

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  Hmm…I wonder what happened between Lily and Arthur in the hall…I guess we won’t know until late December T_T.  Anyhow, here’s “Magnolia” chapter 14.  Finally! Another day!  I wonder how many chapters this day is going to last…heheheh… well at least this isn’t as bad as “Skip Beat.”  Anyhow…Nagi’s suffering continues and Ayato is being forced to grow up.  Now I’m suffering as I wait for chapter 14. It sounds like chapter 14 may actually have more than 23 pages (PLEASE!!!  We need a nice 50-pages  PLEASE!!!).  Onto the link! Link to Magnolia Chapter 13:  (PDF) Spoiler Alert!  Spoilers … Continue reading Magnolia Chapter 13

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"Lily" Chapter 2 and "Magnolia" Chapter 12 Double Release

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Because “Magnolia” chapter 12 is so short, I decided to release it along with Lily chapter 2.  This chapter of “Magnolia” appears to be the end of the “prologue”, which hopefully means we can get into the meat of the story with the next chapter (though, it’s not like things haven’t been meaty enough).  “Lily” chapter 2 is a recap of “Magnolia” chapters 5 through chapter 9.  I guess that means volume 2 spans chapters 5 – 9.   Anyhow…here are the links:Link to “Lily” Chapter 2: (PDF)Link to “Magnolia” Chapter 12: (PDF) My thoughts on the chapter will be posted … Continue reading "Lily" Chapter 2 and "Magnolia" Chapter 12 Double Release