Here is “Junketsu + Kareshi” chapter 7.  This is basically a heavily comedic bridge chapter to the next story arc.  Links to “Junketsu + Kareshi” Chatper 7: (Zip) (PDF) — Retired Spoilers Ahead: My thoughts on the chapter– Kana is weird!  She seems to willfully avoid her own sadness and the sadness of others.  It’s not that I believe in dwelling on sadness, but she’s way too Pollyanna-like to stay sane.  I eagerly await the break-down and Aki’s reaction to her breakdown (that is if Shouoto-sensei is brave enough to have Kana breakdown). In this chapter we are sorta … Continue reading Junketsu + Kareshi Chp 7 — Dude looks like a Lady!

Happy New Year everyone! Look what I have for you! Links to “Junketsu + Vampire” chapter 6:  (Zip — high quality) (PDF– medium quality, but convenient)  — Retired It looks like this is the last chapter of the first volume and the first story arc.  I’ll put out an announcement on this blog when the first volume is released along with links for you to purchase the manga.  If you like this series, you should purchase the book to give thanks to Shouto-sensei. Spoilers ahead —And now my thoughts on the chapter.  Finally, we see Kana begin to internalize her … Continue reading Junketsu + Kareshi Chp 6

Here is “Junketsu + Kareshi” Chapter 5!  The cliffhanger from chapter 4 is resolved very unexpectedly, and now it makes me wonder what direction this story is taking.  I like that I was surprised in this manner, though, because what happened took courage to do.  It’s definitely not cliched :). Links to “Junketsu + Kareshi” Chapter 5: (Zip) (PDF) — Retired On the matter of Aki — I feel bad that no matter how hard he tries, hypnotism does not work on Kana.  That said though, Aki really is quite possessive and generally sinister.  But the end of the chapter … Continue reading Junketsu + Kareshi Chp 5

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

Wow! There are two beautiful introductory pages in this chapter and this series will appear on the cover of Aria 12!  I can’t wait to see what Shouto-sensei comes up with!  This is a fun series so far :).  There is something I’d like to comment on about this chapter, but I’ll wait a couple of days for people to read it so I don’t spoil the chapter for everyone. Links to “Junketsu + Kareshi” chapter 3 (Zip – High Quality) (PDF – lower quality, but convenient) — RetiredLink to 1600×1200 pixel J+K wallpaper Next up are Magnolia chapters 2 … Continue reading Junketsu + Kareshi Chapter 3

Finally, a real vampire!  Hopefully, this series won’t go rambling off into the weeds and thicket like “Vampire Knight.”  I like the two main characters in this series and the artwork is a real pleasure to edit.  As I said in the teaser, I will continue translating this series. [Update 10/5/2010: Small translation correction on page 36 (zip) or page 37 (PDF)]Links:  “Junketsu + Kareshi” Chapter 2 (ZIP – high quality)(PDF – low quality but convenient) — Retired Next up is another new series from Aria called “Iiki Noki.”  Our new member, Blottyparchment did the translation.  I will do the … Continue reading Junketsu + Kareshi (Pureblood + Boyfriend) Chp 2

“Junketsu + Kareshi” (“Pureblood + Boyfriend”)  is another new series from “Aria” magazine.  I will definitely be translating the second chapter because I want to know what happens next and the chapter left me with lots of questions.  As with “Pika Ichi,” I will decide whether to continue this series based on the second chapter.  As always, your feedback is appreciated and wanted. Link to “Junketsu + Kareshi” Chp 1 (ZIP – high quality) (PDF – lower quality, but convenient) — Retired This is yet another vampire romance, however, this particular vampire does bite and he may not be a … Continue reading New Series: "Junketsu + Kareshi" Chapter 1