Tag: Release

Completed, Furou Kyoudai, Series6 Comments

One-Shot: "Furou Kyoudai" The Long Version

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Phew! We managed to get this done before Thanksgiving madness goes full-swing!  Anyhow, here is the long version of Furou Kyoudai!  The story is the same as short version, however, there’s more detail and character development.  I really enjoy this sibling pair and I hope Hakusensha allows Shiwasu-sensei to turn this into a series. Links to the long version of “Furou Kyoudai”: (Zip) (PDF) There is a 40-page follow on “Furou Kyoudai” one-shot.  We will try to release it early in the new year. Next up is J+K and Magnolia.   December will be nuts because of the holidays and vacation … Continue reading One-Shot: "Furou Kyoudai" The Long Version

Pika Ichi, Series, Suspended16 Comments

Pika Ichi Chapter 4 — Love, Hate, and General Frustration…

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Here is “Pika Ichi” chapter 4.  I continue to like the main characters, Tarou and Hanako, and the side characters; Manaka, Dr. Murase, and Ibuki (introduced in this chapter), but the general story suffers from poor execution.  I was ready to throw up my hands and quit the series after about 10-pages into translating this chapter, until after banging my head on my desk a few times and then breaking into hysterical laughter, it all became clear.  I’m taking the bullying aspect of this story way too seriously and I’m probably ultra-sensitive because at the time I started the translation, … Continue reading Pika Ichi Chapter 4 — Love, Hate, and General Frustration…

Ouran High School Host Club, Retired/Licensed, Series10 Comments

Ouran Special Short Story and Commemoration

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The Ouran Commemoration in Lala Special issue 12/2010 contains a lot of stuff.  I stuck to the stuff that was most interesting to me and took into consideration what might appear in Volume 18 when it’s finally released in English.  Five chapters were selected as key chapters to re-read.  They are chapters 4, 20, 36, 52, and 80.  These key chapters were reprinted and took up the bulk of the commemoration.  Interspersed between the chapter re-prints were interviews and Ouran trivia.  I imagine most of this stuff will appear when Volume 18 is finally released in English from Viz, plus, … Continue reading Ouran Special Short Story and Commemoration

Orange Chocolate10 Comments

Orange Chocolate Chapters 18 and 19

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First of all, I want to apologize to all the “Orange Chocolate” fans for the long delay since chapter 17.  From now on, there will be at least one chapter of “Orange Chocolate” released each month (unless the we’re caught up and the mangaka takes a break).  And now here are chapters 18 and 19 of Orange Chocolate.  Finally, we’re getting back to the main story.  I think chapter 19 is a beautiful little gem of a chapter and probably my favorite chapter of this series so far. Links to “Orange Chocolate” chapter 18:  (Zip) (PDF)Links to “Orange Chocolate” chapter … Continue reading Orange Chocolate Chapters 18 and 19

Completed, Magnolia, Series11 Comments

Magnolia Chapter 4

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I weep no more for the ending of “Zettai Heiwa Daisakusen” because another has come to walk in Johanne’s shoes.  Bless you Naked Ape for giving us Yugo! Links to “Magnolia Chapter 4”  (Zip) (PDF) Note:  A slight change to the translation was made to a flash back to chapter 2.  Chapter 2 has been updated accordingly. Chapter 5 can’t come soon enough!  AUGH!!!  I’m suffering!!!!  I hope we find out who Lily’s guy is soon.  Is he royalty, military, a gigolo or some random party crasher? Next up is a double release of “Orange Chocolate” because chapter 18 and … Continue reading Magnolia Chapter 4

Junketsu + Kareshi, Pureblood + Boyfriend, Retired/Licensed, Series17 Comments

Happy Halloween: Junketsu + Kareshi Chapter 4

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I can’t believe we finished this before the end of Halloween night!  It was such a joy translating and editing the images in the chapter :).  I love handling beautiful drawings!  I couldn’t redraw the intro color 2-page spread, but I did redraw/extrapolate the gap between the pages of a very important scene.  All hail the mighty PhotoShop Pen Tool! Anyhow Happy Halloween! Links to “Junketsu + Kareshi” chapter 4 (Zip) (PDF) — Retired I don’t know what to make of the ending, but I’m guessing this is the end of the “prologue” and now we get into the meat … Continue reading Happy Halloween: Junketsu + Kareshi Chapter 4

Announcement, Completed, Kemono Kingdom: Zoo, Series7 Comments

New Series: "Kemono Kingdom: Zoo"

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When I first saw this, I thought it was a one-shot like “Hadaka Muffler.”  But, unexpectedly, at the end, there was a つづく and a message that the next chapter would appear in the January the issue of Aria.  So…I guess as long as the series isn’t monthly and sticks to 24-pages per chapter, we can keep up with it. I imagine this is going to be a polarizing series.  There are going to be some people who totally get and love the nonsense, and then there are going to be people who hate how stupid this series it.  Haters, … Continue reading New Series: "Kemono Kingdom: Zoo"

Guardian Joker, Oneshots, Supernatural4 Comments

Halloween Special Feature #2: "Guardian Joker"

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Here is the second one-shot of our special Halloween double feature, “Guardian Joker.” This isn’t scary or spooky, but rather it’s more about the Joker’s costume. Haha!  This story turned out to be more sentimental and sweet than I expected.  Anyhow… Links to “Guardian Joker” (Zip) (PDF) While waiting for Aria 12, I will be working on “Kemono Kingdom: Zoo” and “Orange Chocolate.”  I may be able to eek “Zoo” out before I get the magazine.  If not, then early next week expect “Junketsu + Vampire” chapter 4 followed by “Magnolia” chapter 4. Continue reading Halloween Special Feature #2: "Guardian Joker"