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Ouran High School Host Club, Retired/Licensed, Series1 Comment

"Ouran High School Host Club" August 2011 Special Chapter

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This special chapter isn’t what I expected from the preview teaser, but it does fit in perfectly with our “Spooky One-shots” Fall theme.  This little ghost story is a nice transition from summer to fall, so all is forgiven, though, I really wanted TamaxHaru happy married love-love short.  Can you imagine how “stoopid” a pregnant Haruhi chapter could be?  You’d have craziness from Tamaki, Renka, and nutty Tamaki’s Dad to deal with on that.  Anyhow…on to the links:Links to the “Ouran High School Host Club” August Special Chapter:  (Zip) (PDF) Retired. Next up!  Next up are the two latest “Hana … Continue reading "Ouran High School Host Club" August 2011 Special Chapter

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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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"Akagami no Shirayukihime" Chapter 25

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At last!  I’m so sorry for the delay!  As you know things happens and plans fall through.  Anyhow, we got it done and chapter 26 is well on it’s way to getting done.  I don’t know what’s going to happen when AnS moves to Lala magazine.  I suspect chapter 27 will be printed with high quality and then after that the image quality will be inconsistent and we’ll have the same problem that we have with “The Ghost Apartment Manager”.  If the print quality is really poor, then we will have no choice but to wait for the tankoubon.  We’ve … Continue reading "Akagami no Shirayukihime" Chapter 25

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Series Debut: "Fushigi no Maria-kun" Chp 1

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  At last!  Phew!  Getting this first chapter together was quite a struggle!  Every page had at lease one crazy redraw, so let’s give praise and thanks to Silver Lunar, Ichigo Stars, and Kumiko for working so hard to get this release done!  Here’s a quick summary from the inner flap: “Ordinary high school girl, Nanami Tokuko’s childhood friend, Abe Maria, is the world’s last pureblood vampire!!  For 10 years,Tokuko has been encouraging him to become a part of humansociety, and since then, Maria has come to love humans. As such,Tokuko happily watches over Maria.  This couple’s story isthe world’s … Continue reading Series Debut: "Fushigi no Maria-kun" Chp 1

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"The Ghost Apartment Manager" Chapter 7

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This chapter bids a final farewell to Kyariko, raises questions about Leon’s true natural and status, and deals with Sekka’s emotions around Kyariko’s passing.  It’s a nice transition to next ghost’s arc and as usual, the story thoughtfully and delicately deals with Sekka.  He’s such a sweet boy.  Onto the link!Link to “The Ghost Apartment Manager” chapter 7:  (PDF) My Thoughts on the Chapter: I love that mangaka manages to make Sekka a full fledged emotional character without making him effeminate or super-aggressive.  I completely understand why he became at shut-in.  It can happen to sensitive people.  Anyhow, Sekka is … Continue reading "The Ghost Apartment Manager" Chapter 7

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Pika Ichi Chapter 9

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We finally got a translator for “Pika Ichi” so now we can continue the series on a monthly release schedule.  Hooray for Amrai!  Let’s thank her for doing an excellent job on the translation. Let’s see…this is chapter 9…ah…and we begin with the WTH moment of Hanako is Dougen’s arms.  That Dougen is a sly d***…There’s something seriously wrong with that guy’s brain and personally, when dealing with people like him I go by the words of an old song by Poe — “Can’t talk to a psycho like a normal human being”.  If only dear Hanako understood that concept … Continue reading Pika Ichi Chapter 9

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One-Shot: "Billy Bocchan no Yuuutsu" by Yumi Kiiro

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  We and TZA have been working on this one-shot for months!  I was beginning to think we’d never get this one out ;p.  But, yay!  We’re finally done! The male lead character, Billy, reminds me a lot of “Tamaki” from “Ouran High School Host Club”.  I’m finding that this kind of character is VERY common — almost too common.  Haha! On to the links! Links to “Billy Bocchan no Yuuutsu”:  (Zip) (PDF — for mobile and tablets) Next up is “The Ghost Apartment Manager” Chp 6! Continue reading One-Shot: "Billy Bocchan no Yuuutsu" by Yumi Kiiro

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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