Remadi

Haven't posted anything in a while and I just felt like sharing a little. I got Love Mode and, of course, loved it (though my favorite couple is in the second volume.) But I also wanted to say how much I like Blu Manga. They print on nice, thick paper. The translations are good. They seem to really love and care about their titles/products. I was impressed and happy to see it. The only other title I've seen by them is Earthian vol. one and I liked the look of it. My best friend has Shinobu Kokoro and she loves it, too. Okay, that's all for my praising of BLU Manga (at least for now. ^_^) Looking forward to the 10th, because that's when Wild Rock is supposed to come out! I get to own work by Takashima Kazusa! ~Remadi~ P.S. Did any of you guys get any good BL-related gifts for the holidays? I'm supposed to be getting a manga, but I don't get it until next week.

For those of you who like manhwa (Korean manga,) Netcomics (the American branch of Korea's Ecomix Media Company) plans on releasing nine new manhwa titles starting in the first quarter of 2006 and bringing the number up to 12 in total by June. They plan on releasing 10 titles a month in 2007. The story where I found this information from can be read at [url]http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6289260.html[/url] and the website of Netcomics is fairly simple - [url]http://www.netcomics.com/[/url]. They have a number of different genres they are taking titles from and have summaries and sample pages from 15 titles, including an artbook and webcomic. I think their plan for access to chapters online for $.25 each is interesting and I think it's a good idea. As they wrote in the article: "Jung [Netcomics director of operations Soyoung Jung] has found that unlike Korean culture, where comics are commonly read online and rarely purchased in book form, American consumer culture translates into sales regardless of what is available for free. So long as they like it, even after they've read it, Americans "still want to have it," Jung says." I think that's very true of us. At least the people I know, including myself.

[QUOTE=Dagger]I started [B]Komatta Toki ni wa Hoshi ni Kike[/B] not too long ago. And I actually like it quite a bit. But I can't tell whether it's ever going to become "real" BL. Even though my instincts are giving me a definite no, I want to hold out hope because the series is ridiculously long (25+ volumes). Maybe the relationship just develops really... uh, slowly...? Oh well. I'll keep reading it anyway. Right now I'm about to start in on the ninth volume of [b]Kusatta Kyoushi no Kouteishiki[/b]. I can't totally figure out how I feel about it. EDIT: Just had to add that [b]Tenohira no Seiza[/b] is awesome. Really awesome... going by what I've seen of it, at any rate. ~Dagger~[/QUOTE] I like Komatta Toki ni wa Hoshi ni Kike. I hate to have to say this, though, but I'm pretty sure that I've heard that it doesn't become "real" BL. Even if there are 25+ volumes of it. I still like it. ^^ I tried to get into Kusatta Kyoushi no Kouteighiki, but I just couldn't. I kept with it for about a volume and a half and then stopped reading it. Tenohira no Seiza is drawn by Yukine Honami (also drew Rin and Desire.) I've only read 2 chapters of it so far, but I like it. I like Yukine's art a lot, so I always like to check out series drawn by her. On to new things. From an article which can be read at [url]http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6289260.html[/url] I found out there's new BL Manhwa that will be coming out next year by Netcomics (American branch of Korea's Ecomix Media Company.) Manhwa is Korean manga, for those who aren't aware. They have three BL titles listed on their website at [url]http://www.netcomics.com/properties.htm[/url] and here are the little blurbs for each one: [b]Boy Princess[/b] by Seyoung Kim Extraordinary romance story of a young prince who gets to marry a neighboring kingdom?s prince as a substitute for his runaway sister.Beautiful art and enticing storyline of this title has attracted a large group of followers. Even those who never enjoyed ?Boy Love? stories can?t seem to resist reading this title. Currently, the final chapter is being published online at ecomix.co.kr [b]Let Dai[/b] by Sooyeon Won Sadly beautiful love story of youths in agony. Jaehee was an ordinary student until he met the evil gang reader Dai. While Jaehee is unknowingly drawn to Dai, his girlfriend gets assaulted by the gangs. Nothing sort of usual, this unique story touches the memory of anxiety and gloominess of youth of many readers of today. The latest hit from a most famed female comic artist in Korea. [b]Not So Bad[/b] by Hae Lee A well respected actor Eunhee finds Gain in front of his house who looks like an abandoned cat. From that point on, though not intended, the two men shares the house. Eunhee finds that his dull life changed forever since Gain entered his house and the love for the boy grows like a storm. Fans of Boy Love genre rave about the beautiful arts, tasteful words, compelling story of this title. Currently published online at ecomix.co.kr. I don't know anything about the last two, but I know I've read at least a couple of chapters of Boy Princess, though I can't remember who scanlated it or what title they used (just that it wasn't Boy Princess.) I remember liking what I read, though I'm having a hard time remembering most of it at the moment. Netcomics has titles from other genres they're planning on releasing and they have sample pages from all of their titles, including the three listed here. Go check it out.

If you go to yesasia.com and search 'densha otoko' the movie and the tv series pop up. It looked like the Hong Kong version of the film had English subtitles. I haven't seen the movie, but I'va watched part of the tv series and I like what I've seen so far. Just have to find more time to watch the rest. Oh, and in case you were wondering, "Densha Otoko" is the Japanese title and translate into "Train Man."

I saw this movie last night. I love the miniseries, so I wasn't sure how much I was going to like the movie, especially because I had a hard time picturing Kiera as Lizzie. I have to say, besides the costuming inaccuracies and the patty-cake dancing, I really enjoyed this movie. I thought that they did a good job of choosing their scenes, since they had a limited amount of time. I really liked Matthew MacFadyen's interpretation of Mr. Darcy. [spoiler]I liked how it seemed that Darcy had more interest in Lizzie in this movie, but his social ineptitude gave him problems.[/spoiler] I thought that the way the scenes were written helped show this, too. [spoiler]Like how he asks at the one ball about how to show interest or liking so it doesn't come on too strong (instead of poetry) and she says to dance and then at the next ball he asks her to dance.[/spoiler] I absolutely *loved* Mr. Bingley, too. I felt he was great and, as Lady Asphyxia said he was just so awkward and lovable I wanted to take him home with me!

[quote name='TigerFantasy17']Yes!!Gravitation is good!!!I love Eiri Yuki!!!!MOstly i don't like yaoi and i HATe yuri...but gravitation got me...[/quote] Hate is a strong word. >< I don't care for most yuri stories, but I can't say that I hate any genre. *shrugs* BL's definately the genre I'm most into, but, as I've said before, I'm into most genres. On another note, right now I'm slightly obsessing over Sex Pistols. I like the whole idea behind the story, with the Madararui. :catgirl: I also like Kotobuki Tarako's art. I like most of the characters, too, especially Yonekuni and Shiro (I like Kunimasa, but I keep going back and forth between a love/hate kind of like and a love/aww kind of like.) (Yes, lots of liking. :love: ) I've also decided that my Japanese fluency is at the worst point. I know just enough to make bits and pieces out, which I think is worse that just looking at raws knowing nothing. >< I just have to be patient and wait until more scanlations come out (or learn my kanji faster.) And that was my little rant about Sex Pistols. ^^ I'll go back to watching Engine now...

[QUOTE=Dagger]Minase Masara... that sounds familiar. I remember liking her artwork a lot. There's been some new DMP stuff floating around Amazon lately. It's not the most official source, but most licenses exposed by Amazon pan out in the end. At least in the case of Viz and such. [url=http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1569709009/102-9913801-8800134?v=glance&n=283155&s=books&v=glance][u]Dear Myself[/u][/url] [url=http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1569709025/102-9913801-8800134?v=glance&n=283155&s=books&v=glance][u]Hybrid Child[/u][/url] [url=http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1569708835/102-9913801-8800134?v=glance&n=283155&s=books&v=glance][u]Close the Last Door[/u][/url] [url=http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1569708819/102-9913801-8800134?v=glance&n=283155&s=books&v=glance][u]The Sky Over My Spectacles[/u][/url] EDIT: Forgot to note that I picked up Earthian v. 1 the other day. What a gorgeous release. The print quality is really nice, the faux dust jacket is pretty, and there's a lot more content than in most manga. It actually feels pretty substantial/heavy when you heft it, which is sort of gratifying. Much love for old-school Kouga Yun. ~Dagger~[/QUOTE] I like Minase Masara's artwork, too, though I couldn't think of what else I've read from her. I was just reading about those titles being on Amazon. ^_^ I hope they pan out. I really like Dear Myself. I don't think I know the last two titles. Oh! I just saw Earthian in my uni's bookstore today. It looks gorgeous. *_* I was already planning on buying it, but now I don't want to have to wait until Friday (when I get paid) to get it. *sniff* Life's tough being a poor college student. ^^;; And the covering was all texture-ized. ^^ That definately made my day today.

DramaQueen released a press release dated today about two new releases and I thought I'd share: [QUOTE=DramaQueen Press Release] DramaQueen is pleased to announce that we have acquired two new licenses for publication in early 2006 * [b]Empty Heart[/b] by Minase Masara Synopsis: High school teacher Jun Usami is having an affair with one of his student, Takumi Kajiwara, who also happens to be the younger brother of Jun's high school crush. The affair began with Takumi-kun offering himself as a substitute for his older brother - but does Jun really only think of Takumi as a substitute? Rating: Adult 18+. Some explicit graphic content. * [b]Lovely Sick[/b] by Shoko Ohmine Volumes: 1, 2 & continuing. Synopsis: A lover's possessiveness can make the beloved feel extra special. For high school student Naoyuki Akiyoshi, that special brand of loving is given 24/7 by Ryouichi Sumi, who is not only his lover, but is also his primary doctor and legal guardian. As Naoyuki matures under Sumi sensei's care, he begins to push against the lover's boundaries that Sumi sensei has created. Sometimes, change can lead to a deeper bond? and a new beginning. Rating: Adult 18+. Some explicit graphic content.[/QUOTE]

First thing I'd do would be to pay of my student loans. Then I'd probably buy some land a bit away from the city for my parents with a comfortable house (including a permanent room for me) and a nice barn so we could move my horse there and possibly buy another horse for my mom (and to keep Sky company.) I would then buy either the Mau cat I want, or a puppy, because I could now afford to keep it. I would use some more to visit family and friends around the world and also for my study abroad plans. I would probably donate some to the SPCA and possibly a human organization. After buying all the manga and anime I've been wanting and presents for my family and close friends, I would probably put half of the remaining amount in a bank account to use as is needed (for rent and food and fun stuff) and the other half I would invest, hiring someone who is far more knowledgable about these things than I to take care of it. I'm not known for saving, so most of it would probably be gone fairly quickly, but that's what money is there for. XD

Yeah, next week is the last episode of the season. I don't know what their plans are for reruns, but if you haven't watched it in a while, you would be a bit confused with all that's going on. I love this show. It's one of my must-watch series (this and Lost.) I can't wait until next Monday! You know, I never thought that [spoiler]Abruzzi would get killed. He's a bit necessary to the plan, isn't he? In ways of transportation.[/spoiler] Also, I can't wait to see [spoiler]what Michael thinks up to get his brother out.[/spoiler] I love watching Michael work.

[QUOTE=Dagger]EDIT: I have just stumbled across the glory that is [b]Sakuragi Yaya[/b]. Can anyone recommend other titles by this most excellent manga-ka? On a side note, I recently passed up a chance to buy a Fafner doujinshi (Kazuki x Soushi) by [b]Taishi Zaou & Eiki Eiki[/b]. But that brings me to my next question... I've seen some stuff by Eiki Eiki and liked it very much, but I haven't read much from Taishi Zaou. (Is it true that she does most of her work on doujinshi?) I was enchanted by the artwork & characters in one of her one-shots--what other original work has she done? Many thanks, if anyone is able to answer. :catgirl: ~Dagger~[/QUOTE] [url]http://www.junjou.net/color/[/url]

[QUOTE=Dagger]An additional new title has popped up on DMP's site. And it's one of my absolute favorites! Plus, you can see cover art and such for the other new licenses [url=http://www.yaoi-manga.com/future][u]here[/u][/url]. [url=http://www.yaoi-manga.com/titles?n=46][u]Dousaibou Seibutsu[/u][/url] I really adore & recommend this manga (I think they're calling it "Same Cell Organism" now). The art has a nice, sketchy, organic quality to it that I find immensely attractive. It's a one-volume title, but the story feels complete. I'm not quite sure how to describe it, except that it has an interestingly mellow, slice-of-life sort of atmosphere that you'd be hard-pressed to find in other BL series. ~Dagger~[/QUOTE] Yay, they have pictures up. ^^ (And I now realize that I apparently can't read 'future releases' and so previously missed this page.) I'm excited about Dousaibou Deibutsu, or Same Call Organism. This is one that I also really like. I'm loving the new releases coming soon. Info about this just made my great day even better.

[QUOTE=Dagger]While we're talking about Last Client, does anyone know if the art in chapter 7 was ever corrected? It was interesting to have a glimpse at what her preliminary sketches look like, but considering that it's one of the key installments in the series, I'd have preferred seeing finished art... ~Dagger~[/QUOTE] I've only seen the unfinished version and haven't heard anything about finished art. I want to see a final version too. (and the next chapter...)

[quote name='Dagger']I'm most excited about Boku no Koe and Shout Out Loud (I'm assuming that's Sakende Yaruze), and it's not just because I like reading about seiyuu, I swear...[/quote] Yes, Shout Out Loud is Sakende Yaruze. Blumanga.com is now operational and it has summaries for their titles. Shout Out Loud isn't supposed to come out until April. [quote name='duoikari']I really liked last client even though i didn't really read through it properly, but then again i not really a big fan of Yamane Ayano work, it's just that it's too series for me.[/quote] Last Client is actually by Takashima Kazusa. Maybe BLU will license it soon. I mean, they already have two of her oneshots licensed. I can hope. ^^ Someone who went toYaoi-con and some of the panels posted more information on a yahoo group I'm on. I'm just going to post one part. [QUOTE]KISS OF FIRE by Nitta Youka. This is the first yaoi artbook to be translated and released in English! It is expected to come out in late 2006. In negotiations: J-BOY, an English translation and release of the Japanese BL manga anthology Junk Boy. Junk Boy is released twice a year in Japan and will be the same in English. DMP will try to include all the releases included in the Japanese version.[/QUOTE]

Sorry about the double post, I'll remember not to do it again. [QUOTE]Of course the most thrilling part is the whole idea of a BL anthology; that's what the part about "Junk Boys" is a reference to, no?[/QUOTE] Yes, I pretty sure. I googled "Junk Boy" after I posted the list and there is a BL anthology (I'm assuming you mean anthology like Shonen Jump. I'm used to calling them phonebooks, so I'm not sure what the English term is.) by that name. Of course, DMP doesn't have any information on their website yet. I wonder what series will be in it. And we can keep our fingers crossed for Kyou Kara Maoh novels. Definately would be on my must-buy list.