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Fantasy, Oneshots, Sara no Ue no KanojoLeave a comment

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

Completed, Fushigi no Maria-kun, SeriesLeave a comment

Fushigi no Maria-kun Chapter 2

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Once again, “Fushigi no Maria-kun” proves to be our most difficult series to typeset.  Hopefully we caught all of the errors.  Anyhow…Maria and Toko continue on with their evolving relationship.  I really like how this chapter shows us the weirdness that happens when a childhood friendship starts to blossom into something more.  I like how the vampirism isn’t the focus of the story, but rather the backdrop.  I also like how the story is staying focused on Toko and Maria.  I must admit that I love this kind of innocent sweetness. Onto the links!  Links to “Fushigi no Maria-kun” Chapter … Continue reading Fushigi no Maria-kun Chapter 2

Kamisama no Sonata, Oneshots, SupernaturalLeave a comment

Fall Supernatural One-Shot: "Kamisama no Sonata"

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This one-shot is so beautiful, that I stopped everything to get it out immediately.  This one-shot kind of feels like a marriage of “La Corda Oro” and “Seigi no Mikata“.  I love stories with poor, tough, prideful boys.  It’s always so cute when a girl breaks through the boy’s shell, without actually breaking the boy.  Please enjoy the artwork.  Like most of the works from Ichinose-sensei, this one-shot has lush artwork.  And now onto the links!Updated 9/21: Small correction to the translation on page 21 Updated 9/17: Small change to the translation on pages 5 and 53. Links to “Kami-sama … Continue reading Fall Supernatural One-Shot: "Kamisama no Sonata"

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

Akagami no Shirayukihime, Dropped, SeriesLeave a comment

"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

Completed, Fushigi no Maria-kun, SeriesLeave a comment

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