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BE BOY GOLD 2007/10

2007-10-02T05:48:00.000-07:00

I got new BE BOY GOLD recently! It's included Ayano Yamane extra book. It's very beautiful.

Yaoi New TItles - July 2007

2007-07-03T02:31:00.000-07:00

I wonder 'Gakuen Heaven Endou ver' is the sequel to the anime or the novel. I look forward to reading it! You Higuri's artwork is always really beautiful. I love it. And I also want to get YEBISU CELLEBRITIES 4th, Kohitsuji Hokaku Keikaku #3! I didn't expect that #3 is published.

Jul. 2: Kiss Blue #2 by Keiko Kinoshita
Jul. 2: Sakura ni Aitara by Kikka Furumachi
Jul. 3: Gokujo Oujisama by Hiroko Ishimaru
Jul. 10: Henai Prince by Neneko Nirezaki
Jul. 10: Kiss to Kirai no Hantai by You Takumi
Jul. 10: Sweet Love Life #2 by Youya
Jul. 10: Gakuen Heaven Endou ver -Calling You by You Higuri
Jul. 10: Sono Me de Katare by Souta Nirezaki
Jul. 10: YEBISU CELLEBRITIES 4th by Shinri Fuwa
Jul. 10: Natsu Kimiga Saku by Kiriko Fujikawa
Jul. 10: Osora de Garden by Youko Kuwahara
Jul. 10: Aruhi Totsuzen Koi wa kuru by Piyoko Chitose
Jul. 12: Mukuro Magazine by Kakine
Jul. 12: Tsumetai Kemono ni Kawarete by Yutta Narumi
Jul. 12: Rakuen wa Kimi no Naka by Nayuna Sakurano
Jul. 12: Natsuiro Danshi by Nana Fumizuki
Jul. 12: Yamada Sansuke no Mudana Teikou Yamamashou by Sansuke Yamada
Jul. 12: Hokenshitsu no Akuma by Ako Oumi
Jul. 18: Minamida Chun Hirasakadoh by Chun Minamida
Jul. 18: Kawana Mario #3 Icha Icha ver by Mario Kawana
Jul. 21: RISKY CRIME by Ryu Sugawara
Jul. 23: SLASH BLADE by Hiroki Kusumoto
Jul. 23: Candy Crown by Ryu Sugawara
Jul. 25: Hikari to Yami no Rinrigaku by Reiichi Hiiro
Jul. 25: Kohitsuji Hokaku Keikaku! #3 by Kazuka (Haruka) Minami
Jul. 25: Yuuwaku Shinaide by Shoumi Shimada
Jul. 25: LOVERS COME, COME! by Souta Nirezaki
Jul. 28: Shounen Ryourihou by Kitsune Miyashita
Jul. 28: Nazo Fanatic by Kazura
Jul. 28: Koigataki Skin ship (physical contact) by Linda Gyunyu
Jul. 28: Hari no katana to Oki no fune by Haim Hinode
Jul. 30: Tenshi no Uta #1 by Higashi Nishida
Jul. 30: Gakkou no Sensei #5 by Hana Matsumoto
Jul. 30: Hanasaku Koi no Yoake by Rico Fukiyama
Jul. 30: Mamoru san no Yuutsu by Naduki Koujima
Jul. 30: Tatoe Toraware no Koi demo #1 by CJ Michalski
Jul. 30: Ore no Mune de Sake by Ruri Fujikawa
Jul. 30: Good Night by Hiromi Torihito
Jul. 31: Tokubetsu Shinsatsushitsu $3 by Miu Kojima
Jul. 31: Chime -Peach na Seito to Banana na Kyoushi by Miu Ohtsuki
Jul. 31: Wagamama na Karada by Reitarou Otosato
Jul. 31: Dansei no Hisokana Tanoshimi by CHI-RAN
Jul. 31: trigger by Norikazu Akira

Ayano Yamane NEW TITLE! Finder no Ryosyu

2007-06-09T07:16:00.001-07:00

I got Finder series #4 'Finder no Ryosyu' by Ayano Yamane!

She add new episode for this new title. Asami finally begins to hit back at Fei Long. Asami is very coooool!

Yaoi New Titles - June 2007

2007-05-21T23:38:00.000-07:00

The info of yaoi new titles.

Jun. 2: Aijin Limited ver by Syuko Nishimura
Jun. 8: Finder no Ryoshu by Ayano Yamane
Jun .8: Gincho Kidan by Rie Honjo
Jun. 8: Love Machine by Sakurako Hanafubuki
Jun. 8: Kudan no Kuroneko by Shin Mizukami
Jun. 8: Yumemiru Seiza by Saskae Kusama
Jun. 8: Kuchibiru ni Vanilla by Yoshiki Shioberi
Jun. 8: Renai Sousa 2 by Ai Hasukawa
Jun. 25: The Hina no Mori by Tamaki Kirishima
Jun. 29: Asobija naino by Mei Sakuraga
Jun. 29: Konna Otoko wa Aisareru by Rie Honjo
Jun. 29: Nekutai wa shitamamade by Chouko Kabutomaru
Jun. 29: Renai Jijyo by Makoto Itsuki

Manga Store Kawaii accepts advance orders for Finder no Ryosyu by Ayano Yamane.

BE BOY GOLD 2007/6

2007-05-21T22:59:00.000-07:00

I got BE BOY GOLD 2007/6 recently. This magazine includes Youka Nitta special book. It contains Haru wo Daiteita -Embracing love new episode! What a sweet story!

Manga Store Kawaii

2007-05-13T01:39:00.000-07:00

I've opened 'Manga Store Kawaii!'. It's selling Japanese Manga, Doujinshi and stuff. You can find lots of yaoi items. Please click the botten and visit it!!

Yaoi New Titles - April, May, June 2007

2007-04-07T21:20:00.000-07:00

I got the info of yaoi new titles.

April 25: Demian Shoukougun #5 by Mamiya Oki
April 25: Genwaku Kodou #15 by Michiru Kada & Rieko Yoshihara

April 25: Shugorei sama ni tsuite koi -complete ver by Ryo Takagi
April 25: Nikushokujyu no table manners by Sakae Kusama

April 26: Kibun wa Joujoh! by Mio Tennohji
April 26: Kanpeki na Koibito by Ritsu Natsumizu
April 26: Ii Yado arimasu by Erio Hori
April 26: Netsu wo samase! by Haruko Yuki

May 2: Renai no theory #2 by Jiro Takami
May 2: Yuuwaku recipe -first limited edition by Souta Nirezaki

May 10: Dakenai Jikan by Kou Fujisaki
May 10: Akuma no Himitsu by Hinako Takanaga
May 10: Sekai wa Temee de mawatteru by Kazuhiko Mishima
May 10: Ano kado wo magatta tokoro by Toko Kawai
May 10: Rakuen no Pet by Asia Watanabe
May 10: Koisuru Maid Shounen #1 by CJ Michalski

May 25: Furueru Hana by Jun Mayama
May 25: Okurete kita Renjyo by Kiyoi Kiriyu

June 2: Aijin -first limited edition by Syuko Nishimura
June 25: The Hina no Mori by Tamaki Kirishima

'Aijin' is Syuko Nishimura's first title in a long while, isn't it? I really look forward to read it!

Ayano Yamane next title of Finder series!

2007-04-02T23:18:00.000-07:00

The other day I got Be Boy Gold 2007/4 and then I found the info of Finder Series!!

'Finder no Ryoshu -The Prisoner of Finder (Sorry if my translation is wrong) will come out on June 8! Ayano Yamane sensei will add a new episode for it. I can't wait!!

By the way, I could see Asami in this BBG after quite an absence. How beautiful!

Next BBG doesn't seem to contain Ayano Yamane's works. What a pity. But it cantains a fanbook of Haru wo Daiteita (Embracing Love) as separate-volume supplement! I can't help but buy it.

The Crimson Spell vol.2 by Ayano Yamane

2007-03-24T22:59:00.000-07:00

Ayano Yamane new title 'The Crimson Spell vol.2' was published yesterday! The cover is sooo beautiful!! New some characters appears. Bert finds Hovey invaluable to him. But then Hovey is captured by the enemy to protect Bert. I guess the good part is just coming up! I want to read next volume soon!

The synopsis of Crimson Spell vol. 1 is as follows.

Bart is a prince of the Alsbirts Kingdam. One day demon gives a sudden blow and then he fights with the crimson wizard sword of the blood royal. But it places a curse on him. He often transforms himself into a monster. So he visits the home of Hovey who is a beautiful spell master and they travel incognito together to find a lead on breaking a spell. But Hovey makes love Bart to absorb evil spell every night. Bart doesn't know that. Their trip starts here.

New titles - April 2007: NARUTO, BLEACH, Inuyasya

2007-03-23T08:36:00.000-07:00

Next month lots of new volumes of popular manga will go on sale next month! For example, NARUTO #37, BLEACH #27, Eyeshield 21 #24, Ouran Hight School Host Club #10, Inuyasya #49 and stuff.

Apr. 2
ONE PIECE YELLO by Eiichiro Oda

Apr. 4
BLUE DRAGON Lal by Tsuneo Takano & Takeshi Obata
Nazo no Murasame kun #3(final vol) by Mikio Itou
Shinsetsu Bobobo-bo bo-bobo #4 by Yoshio Sawai
Eyeshield 21 #24 by Riichiro Inagaki & Yusuke Murata
NARUTO #37 by Masashi Kishimoto
BLEACH #27 by Tite Kubo
To LOVE ru #3 by Kentaro Yabuki & Saki Hasemi
Contractor M&Y #1 by Akira Akatsuki
Kochira Katsushika ku Kameari Kouenmae Hasyutsusho #154 by Osamu Akimoto

Rurouni Kenshin Complete ver #19 by Nobuhiro Watsuki
Rurouni Kenshin Complete ver #20 by Nobuhiro Watsuki
Dr.Slump Complete ver #8 by Akira Toriyama
Yu-Gi -Oh R #4 by Akira Itou & Kazuki Takahashi
Muhyo to Losey no mahouritsu soudan jimusho #11 by Yoshiyuki Nishi

Ninku - SECOND STAGE Etonin #3 by Kouji Kiriyama
CLAYMORE #12 by Norihiro Yagi
Tatakae, Tarantera #3 by Saimaru Bermuda
HAND'S by Youichi Itakura

TV ver Anime comics DRAGON BALL Z Super Saiyans Freeza ver #4(fianl vol) by Akira Toriyama & Jump editorial office

Movie NARUTO-Daikohfun! Mikazuki jima no Animal Soudoudattebayo by Masashi Kishimoto/Jump comic editorial office

Apr. 5
Ouran High School Host Club #10 by Bisco Hatori
Oniichan to issho (Me & My Brothers) #7 by Hari Tokeino
Penguin Revolution #5 by Sakura Tsukuba
Vampire Knight #5 by Matsuri Hino
Tobenai Majyo #3 (final vol) by Natsuna Kawase
Gatcha Gacha #7 by Yutaka Tachibana
Detective Conan by Goushiyou Aoyama

Apr. 6
School x Fight #2 by Asumi Hara
Kamichama Karin #3 by Koge-Donbo
Disney's Kirara Princess by Nao Kodaka & Rika Tanaka
Chiisana Yousei Petit no Nikki by Jun Asuka

Apr 13
Kimi to Kokokara! by Mari Asabuki
Tenkamuteki R by Kozue Takeuchi
Love Berrish! #4 by Nana Haruta
Bitou Lolipop #1 by RIkako Iketani
Aozora Pop #2 by Natsumi Ohuchi

Apr 17
Mahousensei Negima! (Nagima!: Magister Negi Magi) #18 by Ken Akamatsu

Negima!? Anime Guide BOOK #2 by Ken Akamatsu & Weekly Shone Magazine editorial office

Negima! Party Book Nagipa! #9 by Ken Akamatsu & Weekly Shonen Magazine editorial office

Get Backers - Dakkanya - #39 by Rando Ayamine & Yuya Aoki
Ger Backers - Dakkannya- THE LADT PIECE by Rando Ayamine, Yuya Aoki & Weekly Shonen Magazine editorial office

Apr 18
Kazuo Inoue Anthology of short stories #1 by Kazuo Inoue
Hayate no Gotoku(Hayate The Combat Butler) #11 by Kenjiro Hata
Inuyasya #49 by Rumiko Takahashi
Yakitate !! Japan #26 by Takashi Hashiguchi
IFRIT #1 by Masanori Yoshida
Urusei Yatsura new binding edition #11 by Rumiko Takahashi
Urusei Yatsura new binding edition #12 by Rumiko Takahashi
BUSHIN #5 by Daichi Banjyo
Aikora #7 by Kazuo Inoue
RANGE MAN #3 by Taishi Mori
Kekkaishi #16 by Iero Tanabe
Darren Shan #3 by Takahiro Arai & Darren Shan
Sunday official guide movie Conan all characters' charge sheets by Goushiou Aoyama

Apr 19
Koufuku Kissa 3 choume #3 by Kou Matsuzuki
NG Life #2 by Mizuho Kusanagi
V B Rose #9 by Banri Hidaka
Karakuri Odette #3 by Julieta Suzuki
Hachimistu no Hana #2 by Tatsuya Kiuchi
Bizan by Kumiko Hayashi & Masashi Sada
Golden Days #5 by Shigeru Takao
Gokusen #15 (final vol) by Kozueko Morimoto

Apr 21
Vampire Jujikai #9(final vol) by Kyo Shirodaira & Yuri Kimura
Hajimete no Koushien #2 by Masaki Himura
BLAN no Shokutaku -bloody dining-#2(final vol) by Shougo Mukai & Tsubasa Hazuki

Blade Sangokusi #3 by Taiyou Makabe & Ryunosuke Ichikawa
HEAVEN #1 by Aoi Nanase
Kimi Kiss by Mimei Kuroi

Apr 25
Arcana #3 by Kazuya Minekura & Yun Kouga
Uwasaya #1 by Natsume Hasumi & Ayumi Hosaka
Amatsuki #5 by Shinobu Takayama
Tokage #2 by Yaku Haibara
zion #3(final vol) by Shiki Kayase
Coselltel no Ryujutsushi new binding edition #4(final vol) by Ayuma Isurugi

Yuki no Kuni kara #2 by Asuka Shibata
KOI-MOYOU by Maria
Pafe chic! #20 by Nagamu Nanaji
CHICACHICABOOM #2 by Keiko Yamamoto
Strange Orange #3(final vol) by Youya Asahina
Crimson Hero #10 by Mitsuba Takanashi
Haru ga kurumade by Youko Fujito
Zoccha no Nichijo #9 by Yumi Ikefuji
Cat Street by Yoko Kamio
BAMBOO BLADE #5 by Masahiro Totsuka & Aguri Igarashi
Hanamaru Youchien #1 by Youto
Iwasete Miteemonda by Sato
Idol #3(final vol) by Shiho Takase

Apr 27
Ghost Hunt #10 by Shiho Inada & Fuyumi Ono
Yumekui Kenbun #9(final vol) by Shin Mashiba
Yumekui Kenbun Gaiden by Shin Mashiba
Souta kun no Akihabara Funtohki #6 by Jiro Suzuki
Nabari no Oh #6 by Youki Kamatani
Kamiyomi #6 by Ami Shibata
Chokotto HIme #2 by Ayami Kazama
Shoshorika #9 by Takumi Uesugi
dear #10 by Cocoa Fujiwara

New yaoi title - April 2007

2007-03-20T00:42:00.000-07:00

I got information about the next month's new yaoi titles.

April. 10:
Kaitou Druggers-Junjo Koi Dorobou by Tsubaki Mikei
Nee, Sensei by Yaya Sakuragi
Tadashii Musuko no Sodatekata by Rina Yokoi
Tsumetai Taiyoh by Miki Sakamoto
Inu no Oh - GOD OF DOG - by Satoru Ishihara
Kuchibiru no Yukue by Nase Yamato
Harenchi no Susume by You Higashino
Cell Number 8 by Satoru Higashino
(All of them are yaoi manga in Japanese. )

Early April: Gakuen Heaven Official Character Book Saikyoh! Hyper

(Illustrations, character datas and stuff in Japanese)

YEBISU CELLEBRITIES Character Book by Kaoru Iwamoto & Shinri Fuwa

2007-03-16T07:22:00.000-07:00

I got YEBISU CELLEBRITIES Character Book! It contains many illustrations, characters' profiles, map, short side stories and a few pages manga. Shinri Fuwa's illustrations are very good and side stories are very interesting. I want to read #5 soon. I will enjoy the character book this weekend!

Raphael by Moka Azumi

2007-03-12T06:06:00.000-07:00

I read Moka Azumi's new title recently.

This manga book contains 8 short stories. Sure, all of them are yaoi manga! Raphael 1 & 2 are vampire stories like Interview with the Vampire. I hear she is a fan of the Vampire Chronicle series. Other stories are Japanese historical fictions. I think she is good at drawing European historical fiction. I like her art work very much!

Moka Azumi manga list

Raphael

Romance

Romance Otona no Kiss

Romance 2 Amaku Kikenna Himitsu

Itoshiku Tsumetai Kimi

Destinies Cross

Destinies Cross vol.2

Toumeishounen #2 by Hotaru Odagiri

2007-03-09T06:50:00.000-08:00

I got Toumeishounen #2 recently. Hotaru Odagiri's art work is very beautiful as usual!

It's soft yaoi story, though..... I love Takamura Senpai! He looks good in glasses.

I got some info about new titles.

Mar. 29

Sono Kuchibiru ni Yoru no Tuyu by Youki Fukai

Nobody Knows by SHOOWA

Yoru dake wa Betsu no Kimi by Tamotsu Takamure

Kuchibiru ni Kiitemiru by Aya Ayano

Today is Hina Matsuri!

2007-03-02T22:02:00.000-08:00

March 3rd is the day of the Doll's Festival called 'Hina Matsuri' in Japan.

This festival is a traditional event held to pray for girls' healthy growth. Families with girls display a set of hina dolls representing the Emperor, Empress, their servants, miniture furniture, and so forth, on a five or seven-tiered stand at home and make offerings of white sake and Hina-arare (snack). Today actually people tend to purchase a simple set which contains just Emperor and Empress, though. It isn't space-consuming and it's easy to care for.

In the Heian Period over 1000 years ago, people used to float dolls down the river. They believed the dolls would carry their impurities away. This custom started in the imperial court and spread to commoners around the Edo Period. In eventually became a festival celebrated nationwide. Though the festival was originally for both boys and girls, it is now just for girls.

Japanese doll makers release hina dolls every February. Each comes dressed in a traditional kimono similar to those of ancient Japanese court. Ordinarily grandparents on the girl's mother's side give hina dolls because it was one of trousseaus in the old days.

In Katsuura City, Chiba Prefecture, more than 10 thousand dolls are displayed during the festival. A hina parade featuring children dressed like hina dolls is also staged.

The Tokugawa Art Museum holds 'Hina Matsuri: Daimyo Doll's Festival - Dolls and Furniture' from February 3rd (Sat) to April 8th (Sun). Tokugawa ladies' hina dolls are displayed.

You may see this festival in shojo manga. Almost Japanese girls have their hina dolls. This festival is a common sight in February and March. Hina dolls are sold after Setsubun in department stores, toy stores and stuff. People hear the song in even supermarkets.

I used to enjoy the festival when I was a kid. But I grow lazy about displaying them in fact. It's very fun to look at beautiful dolls, though.

YEBISU CELLEBRITIES by Kaoru Iwamoto & Shinri Fuwa

2007-02-26T05:00:00.000-08:00

I read YEBISU CELLEBRITIES Novel #1-#4 at a sitting!

They are sooo interesting!! I read the manga #1-#3 before. But I like novel version better. Sure, the yaoi of novels is much harder. I hear the manga #1 was published in English last month.

In Yebisu Graphics, rich and gorgeous men work as designers . You can see some couples in the series. My favorite couple is 'Yuji Kuge x Kazumi Masunaga'. They are central characters of 1st season and 3rd season in novels. I also like Alberto x Yukitsugu Tojyo. They are central characters of 2nd season. I want to read more Kazumi's episodes. I can't wait #5!

New titles -March 2007: Crimson spell 2

2007-02-23T22:09:00.000-08:00

I got more information about the next month's new titles.

Mar. 16: Ahiru no Sora by Takeshi Hinata

Mar. 20: Shigurui #8 by Norio Nanjo & Takayuki Yamaguchi

Mar. 23: Vagabond #25 by Takehiko Inoue

Mar. 24: Crimson Spell #2 by Ayano Yamane

Mar. 27: DoujinWork #3 by Hiroyuki

Mar. 27: GUNSLINGER GIRL #8 by Yu Aida

Mar. 29: Julia 100 Shiki by Shigemitsu Harada & Nobuto Hagio

Mar. 30: Iryu #13 by Akira Nagai

(These are Japanese edition)

Crimson Spell #2! It's her first title of this year. I have to wait it about a month. I can't wait!

If that helps, the cover of Crimson Spell #1 is as follows.

New titles - March 2007

2007-02-22T01:41:00.000-08:00

I got the frontlist of Shonen manga & Shojo manga.

Remarkable books are 'The Prince of Tennis #37', 'ONE PIECE #45', 'Fruits Basket #23 (final vol)', 'Fullmetal Alchemist #16', NANA #17 and Tsubasa #18-RESERVoir CHRoNICLE #18.

Fruits Basket final vol!? I got some volumes recently and will read them since now. Umm... I have to read them soon. I haven't read The Prince of Tennis #31 or 32 and ONE PIECE #40 yet... I have to read them, too.

I read Fullmetal Alchemist #1-#15. I can't wait #16! I'm anxious about future of Roy, Edo and other characters. I like the anime, but the manga is turning out differently, isn't it?
I also wach anime NANA every week. They are so interesting!

I'm also interested in Boku wo Tsusumu Tsuki no Hikari #4! I have #1-#3. This series is the sequel to Please Save My Earth. The central character is Ren who was born to Alice and Rin. I like 'Please Save My Earth' series very much!

New titles -March 2007 (These are all Japanese edition)

Mar. 1: Koisuru Pudding! #2 by Hiromu Shinozuka
Mar. 1: Caramel Kiss #1 by Chitose Yagami
Mar. 1: Lovemini Lesson by Mayuki Anan

Mar. 2: Gintama #17 by Hideaki Sorachi
Mar. 2: The Prince of Tennis #37 by Tsuyoshi Konomi
Mar. 2: Gag Manga Biyori #8 by Kousuke Masuda
Mar. 2: TV ver Anime comics Dragon Ball Z Super Saiyans Freeza ver #3 by Akira Toriyama & Jump editorial office
Mar. 2: P2!-lets's Play Pingpong! #1 by Tatsuma Ejiri
Mar. 2: OVER TIME #2 by Youichi Amano
Mar. 2: Zan by Naoya Sugita
Mar. 2: LEGEND OF THE ATHLETE Nakamura Shunsuke Monogatari by Shin Kudou & Fuyuki Ohuchi
Mar. 2: Taizoumote King Saga #6 by Amon Dai
Mar. 2: Majin Tantei Nougami Neuro #10 by Yousei Matsui
Mar. 2: Mahoutsukai Kurohime #12 by Masanori Katakura
Mar. 2: Kateikyoushi Hitman REBORN! #14 by Akira Amano
Mar. 2: Slime Morimori #2 by Osamu Kaneko
Mar. 2: Dr Slump #7 Complete version #7 by Akira Toriyama
Mar. 2: STEEL BALL RUN #11 by Hirohiko Araki
Mar. 2: ONE PIECE #45 by Eiichiro Oda
Mar. 2: Rurouni Kenshin Complete version #17 by Nobuhiro Watsuki
Mar. 2: Rurouni Kenshin Complete version #18 by Nobuhiro Watsuki
Mar. 2: LEGEND OF THE ATHLETE Arakawa Shizuka Monogatari by Shin Kudou & Fuyuki Ohuchi
Mar. 2: M & 0 #2 by Yasuhiro Kanou

Mar. 5: Hitaini Mikazuki by Hari Tokeino
Mar. 5: Shojo Changum no Yume #2
Mar. 5: Mitsugetsu Kasho no Tsuki Side Story by Mari Hirai
Mar. 5: Kiniro no Corda (La corda doro) #8 by Yuki Kure
Mar. 5: Jyunihisoku no Pallet by Nari Kusakawa
Mar. 5: with!! #2 by Ken Saitou

Mar. 10: MOTHER KEEPER #2 by Kairi Sorano
Mar. 10: W Change!! #3 by Haku Matsuba
Mar. 10: Asatte no Houkou #4 by Jta Yamada
Mar. 10: EREMENTAR GERAD #12 by Mayumi Azuma
Mar. 10: EREMENTAR GERAD -Souku no Senki- #4 by Mayumi Azuma
Mar. 10: Ares #3 by Narumi Seto

Mar. 13: TV ANIMATION Nodame Cantabile OFFICIAL by Tomoko Ninomiya
Mar. 13: Love Con 16- LOVELY COMPLEX #16 by Aya Nakahara

Mar. 15: Shibuyaku Maruyamacho - Sakura by Mari Okazaki
Mar. 15: Royal Straight by Aki Mochida
Mar. 15: C C C by Tsubaki Nakashima
Mar. 15: NANA #17 by Ai Yazawa
Mar. 15: Seishun suruwa!? by Warako Hagi
Mar. 15: Seibutsu suisei WoO by Eri Kagami

Mar. 16: Negima! Party Book Negipa #8 by Ken Akamatsu & Jump editorial office
Mar. 16: Negima!? Anime Guide Book #2 by Ken Akamatsu & Jump editorial office
Mar. 16: School Rumble #16 by Jin Kobayashi
Mar. 16: Tsubasa #18 - RESERVoir CHRoNICLE #18 by CLAMP
Mar. 16: Mahou Sensei Negima! #18 by Ken Akamatsu
Mar. 16: Blizzard Axel #9 by Nakaba Suzuki
Mar. 16: Cross Game #7 by Mitsuru Adachi
Mar. 16: Saikyou! Aoizaka Koukou Yakyubu #11 by Motoyuki Tanaka
Mar. 16: Shijyou Saikyou no Deshi Kenichi #24 by Shun Matsuena
Mar. 16: Urusei Yatsura New cover version #9 by Rumiko Takahashi
Mar. 16: Urusei Yatsura New cover version #10 by Rumiko Takahashi
Mar. 16: Rekka no Honoh #17 by Nobuyuki Anzai
Mar. 16: GS Bishin Gokuraku Daisakusen!! New cover version #19 by Takashi Shiina
Mar. 16: GS Bishin Gokuraku Daisakusen!! New cover version #20 by Takashi Shiina

Mar. 19: Sugar Princess #2 by Hisaya Nakajo
Mar. 19: Fruits Basket Fanbook Utage by Natsuki Takaya
Mar. 19: Fruits Basket #23 (final vol) by Natsuki Takaya
Mar. 19: Arakure #4 by Kiyo Fujiwara
Mar. 19: Boku wo tsutsumu Tsuki no Hikari #4 - Please Save My Earth next generation ver
Mar. 19: Nousatsu Junky #9 by Ryouko Fukuyama
Mar. 19: Oyayubi kara Romance #8 by Izumi Tsubaki

Mar. 22: Hagane no Renkinjutsushi (Fullmetal Alchemist) #16 by Hiromu Arakawa
Mar. 22: PAPUWA #11 by Ami Shibata
Mar. 22: Kingdom Hearts FINAL MIX #3 (final vol) by Shiro Amano
Mar. 22: Material Pazzle #18 by Masahiro Totsuka
Mar. 22: 666 (Satan) #16 by Masashi Kishimoto
Mar. 22: UFO Princess Valkyurie by Kaishaku
Mar. 22: Ousama no Mimi wa Okonomimi #6 by Kei Natsumi
Mar. 22: HareGulu #6 by Renjurou Kindaichi
Mar. 22: Nagasarete Airantou #10 by Takeshi Fujishiro
Mar. 22: Tales of Destiny Comic Anthology EX. Dai 1 shu by Square Enix

Mar. 23: Lemon Planet #1 by Megumi Hatsuki
Mar. 23: Lemon Planet #2 (final vol) by Megumi Hatsuki
Mar. 23: Gakkou no Ojikan #10 by Mimi Tajima
Mar. 23: Mix Vegetable #5 by Ayumi Komura
Mar. 23: Koukou Debut #8 by Kazune Kawahara
Mar. 23: Cream Caramel Ichigo Milk by Ikumi Kudou
Mar. 23: Hoo ni Shizumu by Aki Yahata
Mar. 23: Kimi no inai Rakuen #12 by Mioko Sano
Mar. 23: May chan no Shitsuji #2 by Riko Miyagi

Mar. 24: Hatenkou Yuugi #9 by Kaisei Endo
Mar. 24: Mahoutsukai yousei gakkou Magic Star Gakuen Triple Star #3 by Hishika Minamisawa
Mar. 24: Coselltel no Ryujyutsushi New cover ver #3 by Ayuma Isurugi
Mar. 24: Ogamiya Yokocho Tenmatsuki #8 by Fukusuke Miyamoto
Mar. 24: DAWN Tsumetai Te #5 by Shinshuu Ueda
Mar. 24: Ubel Blatt #5 by Etorouji Shiono
Mar. 24: FRONT MISSION - THE DRIVE by Yasuo Ohtagaki & studioSEED
Mar. 24: JACKALS #3 by Maya Murata & Kim Pyonjin
Mar. 24: Sumomomomomomo Chijousaikyou no Yome #7 by Shinobu Ohtaka
Mar. 24: Miss Wizard #3 by Kyou Hazuki & N-yama + TON
Mar. 24: Lion maru #1 by Souji Ushio / Gobbo Masaru

Mar. 26: Kimi ni Furetara by Nobu Wata
Mar. 26: Amanure Eve by Yuna Sazaki
Mar. 26: Wagamama na Shitsuji by Mashin Osakabe
Mar. 26: 9 to 5 Love x Mission #1 by Yuri Hasebe
Mar. 26: Seiseisuruhodo Aishiteru #2 by Miyuki Kitagawa
Mar. 26: Kirinomori Hotel by Chie Shinohara
Mar. 26: Diamond Life #1 by Akira Fujiwara
Mar. 26: 7SEEDS #10 by Yumi Tamura
Mar. 26: Tatoe Konohana ga sakanakutemo by Yasuko
Mar. 26: Galism #6 (final vol) by Mayumi Yokoyama
Mar. 26: Saruyama! #5 by Shouko Akira
Mar. 26: Family! New cover version #1 by Taeko Watanabe
Mar. 26: LOVELY DOVEY #2 by Aya Oda
Mar. 26: Uwasa no Midori kun #2 by Gou Ikeyamada
Mar. 26: Idle sama no Yoru no Okao by Haruko Kurumatani
Mar. 26: Hatsumei Princess #2 by Kyouko Kumagai
Mar. 26: Fushigi Yougi Genbu Kaiden #6 by You Watase

Mar. 27: Tamago no Kimi #4 (final vol) by Ayako Sumiyoshi
Mar. 27: Pandora Hearts #2 by Jun Mochizuki
Mar. 27: Sai Drill #1 by Izumi Kawachi
Mar. 27: Kikou Majutsushi -enchanter #13 by Izumi Kawachi
Mar. 27: Zettai Sekai no Kuroi Tora realtime classic #1 by Keitarou Nihonbashi
Mar. 27: Seto no Hanayome #12 by Tahiko Kimura

Mar. 30: Karatto #1 by Yoshitomo Watanabe
Mar. 30: tactics #9 by Sakura Kimoshita & Kazuko Higashiyama
Mar. 30: Binchoutan #2 by Takahito Ekusa
Mar. 30: ARIA #10 by Kozue Amano
Mar. 30: Saint October #1 by Kiira~
Mar. 30: Vassalord. #2 by Nanae Kurono

Samurai Gay Story

2007-02-21T01:28:00.000-08:00

I wrote about Ohoku and Shogun yesterday.
Incidentally there are famous gay stories among Samurai. 'Gay' was called 'Shudou' in Japan long time ago. I write about 3 famous couples. They are real persons.

Shogun Tsunayoshi x Yanagisawa Yoshiyasu (familyname first):
The 5th Shogun 'Tsunayoshi' is known as a gay. Japanese people sometime see his life in historical dramas. I heard 'Tsunayoshi' came out in a drama 'Ohoku (The inner palace) ' before. In that time, his secretary 'Yanagisawa Yoshiyasu', who was a Tsunayoshi's lover, had lots of power. Many women served Tsunayoshi to produce an heir, but sure nobody had babies. Tsunayosho's mother was an underservant in the inner palace at first, and so other noble houses treated her disparagingly. She longed for a grandson because she hated the idea that one of the houses' sons succeed Tsunayoshi as the 6th Shogun. She used every possible means in vain.

Takeda Shingen x Kousaka Danjou Masanobu (family name first):
Takeda Shingen is famous warlord. Lots of Japanese history buff like him very much. His life is now depicted on NHK's period drama 'Fuurinkazan'. One of his lovers was Kousaka Danjou Masanobu who was a beautiful general. Shingen sent him a love letter saying that denied speculation of his love affair. I hear students of history describe it a pleasant story. Kousaka is also known as an elite general.

Oda Nobunaga x Mori Ranmaru (family name first):
When asked about their favorite warlords, the largest number of respondents choose Oda Nobunaga. They are attracted by his leadership, with which he destroyed the old order of society to create a new sense of values. Ranmaru was his varlet. He is famous as an excellent beautiful boy and Nobunaga's lover. In 1582, General Akechi Mitsuhide attacked Nobunaga. One day Nobunaga was accompanied by only 160 bodyguards. Sure, one of them was Ranmaru. Nobunaga tried to defend himself but in the end committed suicide. Ranmaru fought bravely for his load Nobunaga and died in battle.

So 'Ranmaru' is a typical name of a beautiful boy. Today Japanese parents usually don't name their son Ranmaru. You may know Samejima Ranmaru who appears in Yaoi manga 'Kizuna' series. That's why he doesn't want to tell Kei Enjouji his first name when they meet. I think only narcissist is happy to tell the name.

You can see Kousaka and Nobunaga in 'Mirage of Blaze'(Yaoi novel, anime).
There are lots of historical yaoi or gay novels in Japan. Oushima Nagisa made into a movie from one of such novels several years ago. The title is 'GOHATTO'. They are interesting!

Ohoku by Fumi Yoshinaga

2007-02-19T21:44:00.000-08:00

I've read Ohoku #1-#2 by Fumi Yoshinaga.

Fumi Yoshinaga is popular yaoi mangaka and shojo mangaka.
Ohoku is her new series. The story is very unique and interesting!
She draws regularly for a shojo manga magazine 'Melody'. I can't wait vol.3!

Set in the Edo (Tokyo) in Edo period, the story centers on the love of female Shogun for beautiful men in the inner palace?! As you aware, female Shogun were non-existent. In this story, the young male population fell drastically due to fascinoma. So women have stakes in making society work, and then they care about men. Lots of good looking men serve female Shogun in the inner palace to bear an heir.

I thought it's a comedy in a way before reading it. But actually it's serious love story!! It's so romantic! Yoshinaga sensei is great as usual! Lots of men and 2 female shogun appear in the series. The characters have distress caused by particular circumstances and political anguish. The female Shogun 'Yoshimune' is cooool! She is very smart, masculine but tender. And Mizuno and Arikoto are very nice!! They serve Shogun and.....
You can see yaoi taste a little because only men live in the inner palace.

For your information, 'Yoshimune' was a real person. He is the 8th Shogun and famous in fact. His life was made into some dramas and novels. I used to study about him when I was a student.

And only women live in the inner palace and serve Shogun in fact.

Fumi Yoshinaga book list
Ohoku #1-#2 (a little yaoi taste)

Ai towa Yoru ni Kizukumono: Lovers in the Night (Yaoi)

Shitsuji no Bunzai (P.E. of Ai towa your ni kizuku mono, Yaoi)

Gerard & Jaques (2 volumes long, Yaoi)

Gerard & Jaques (P.E., Yaoi)

Seiyoh Kotto Yohgashiten: Antique Bakery (4 volumes long, Yaoi)

Flower of Life #1-#3

Aisubeki Musumetachi

Tsuki to Sandal: The Moon And Sandales (2 volumes long, Yaoi)

Kare wa Hanazono de Yume wo Miru

Solfege (Yaoi)

Solfege (P.E, Yaoi)

Ai ga nakutemo kutte yukemasu

Sore wo ittara oshimaiyo: Don't Say Animore Darling (Yaoi)

Kodomo no Taion

Kodomo no Taion (Special cover)

1 Genme wa Yaruki no Minpou: Ichigenme...The First Class Is Civil Law (2 volumes long, Yaoi)

Hontou ni Yasashii: Truly Kindly (Yaoi)

These are Japanese version and commercial printing books. Some of them are published as English edition.

Fumi Yoshinaga also draws doujinshis. I wrote about her doujinshi the other day.

I love her artwork and stories. She has a good sense of humor.

Beautiful Doujinshi Pictures

2007-02-17T21:37:00.000-08:00

I found an excellent doujinshi creator 'Sasaoka Kirara'! Now she provides the following 7 pictures for free in appreciation for 300000 hits on her site. They are so beautiful!! I got them at first glance.

If you want them, please visit her site 'Mugengajyou'. I post her site's banner in the right-hand corner. You can find them from 'Free & Sozai' on her site. She sets some conditions on posting on your site. They are as follows.

You have to show the plate that says 'Thank you for 300000 hits Mugengajyou Sasaokakirara' next to the pictures.
You can sort and post your favorite picture. But don't add other artist's pictures or lines next to her pictures.
Don't process them for banner or something.
DO NOT distribute them!
She provides only the 7 pictures. Don't bring other pictures.

She draws various characters from Kiniro no Corda, Harukanaru Tokino nakade and stuff. They are shojo manga, though. I also like shojo manga! The male characters are cool, aren't they?

Nase Yamato

2007-02-15T07:22:00.000-08:00

Nase Yamato is one of my favorite mangaka! I have almost her manga books.

I got 'Dekiru Otoko no Sodatekata' recently.

The story outline is as follows.

Kazuha is an ingenuous country boy. He adores Hongou who runs a restaurant in Tokyo and is really good at his job. He goes to Tokyo and starts to work under Hongou. But then he knows that Hongou is very selfish in fact. He is some anxiety about Hongou. But Hongou decides to live together?!

Nase Yamato book list

Pet Oshigotochu

Dekiru Otoko no Sodatekata

Saa Koini Ochitamae #1-#3

Heian Abunai Chikyoudai

Mamotte agemasu!

Chintsubu #1-#2

Pretty Scoop!

Dear Gentle Papa #1-#2

Magical Travel BOY

Steady Study

LOVE LIFE

FAN #1-#2

Tsureteke Tengoku

SKIP-KISS #1-#2

HANON

Bokuno kanshiin

Renai Boom

I think her works are soft yaoi. If she draws harder yaoi, I don't feel hard because her artwork is very cute. Dekiru Otoko no Sodatekata #2 will be published next month. I can't wait!

The following picture is the cover of 'Pet Oshigotochu'. It's very interesting!

Complete version means ...

2007-02-14T09:31:00.000-08:00

I'm asked a question about complete version. I wrote it in new titles.

Almost manga books are published as normal editon. It's called 'Shinsho ban' in Japanese. You usually see the edition.

Manga books go out of print after years. Sure, popular manga series go through several impressions, though. But some of them are very popular and are selling very well even after years of final volume such as Dragom Ball. In that case, publishers provide various version. For example, pocketbook, cheap edition for convenience stores and complete version.

Complete version is usually better than normail edition.
Almost ones are begger size. And some of them contain something special.

For example, 'Boys Over Flowers' was published as complete version recently. I guess that's why the drama is broadcast on TV. The complete version adds some illustrations and essays which weren't contained in normail version. Normail version is 36 volumes long. Complete version is 20 volumes long. And the #20 contains new episode (50 pages) !! The fans can't help but read it!

Does that answer you?
Please let me know if you have any questions.

Naduki Koujima NEWS

2007-02-13T05:58:00.000-08:00

'Bokura no Oukoku (English title; Our Kingdom) vol.6' will be published on Mar. 10.

I can see Rei, Akira, Raoul, Okumiya, Shigure, Yuji and Sagiri soon!
Our Kingdom series is the longest of her works. I like Naduki Koujima's artwork very much. I really love the characters. Some of them are Kawaii! Some of them are cool!

For your information, recently the new version of 'Bokura no Oukoku #1-#5' were published by Libre(publisher) due to the bankruptcy of BIBLOS(publisher). Naduki Koujima drew new covers for them.

Toumeishounen by Hotaru Odagiri

2007-02-12T05:43:00.000-08:00

Recently I got 'Toumeishounen #1' by Hotaru Odagiri. I glanced at the cover, and then I bought it! It's so beautiful!

The story is set in the student council of elite and rich boys' school. It's soft yaoi. You can see lots of good characters. I hear volume 2 was published last year. I have to get it soon.

Hotaru Odagiri book list

Toumei Shounen #1-#2

Uragiri wa Boku no Namae wo Shitteiru #1

Time lag

Sono yubi dake ga shitteiru

Minna Ai no seine

My precious #1

'Time lag' and 'Sono yubi dake ga shitteiru' are based on the novels. Their English editons are published.

Embracing Love vol.12 by Youka Nitta

2007-02-10T03:25:00.000-08:00

Haru wo Daiteita (Embracing Love) vol. 12 comes out today!!

It seems the books are already sold out. It's pretty popular.

Nitta sensei added pages in it. I really happy to read it!

Katou comes back to show business. Meanwhile, Iwaki works on new role. It's much different character for him to play. The movie director sets strict conditions on him to get into character. But it's so strict for Iwaki because .....

It's so sweet and excellent as other volumes.

Both Iwaki and Katou are coool!! I like their relationship very much!

Akira Honma

2007-02-09T00:52:00.000-08:00

I have some Akira Honma's manga.

I like 'Ai ga Kami wo Korosu toki' the best. I post the cover.

The story outline is as follows.
Takeru has failed college entrance exams twice. So he travels to NY as a diversion. He is rescued from danger by Lai. Lai is nice to him and he is rich. Takeru begins to love him, but then he knows that Lai is a mafioso....

It's a nice story. I love it!

Akira Honma book list
Ai ga Kami wo Korosu toki (2006/5)
Saigo no Shouzo (2005/6)- English ver: Last Portrait
JInsei wa Barairo da (2004/10)

Sabakareshi Mono (2003/11)- English ver: The Judged

It seems 4 books were published. I want to read more long story.
'Saigo no Shouzo' and 'Sabakareshi Mono' were translated into English.

Junjo Romantica by Shungiku Nakamura

2007-02-07T01:46:00.000-08:00

I heard Junjo Romantica vol.8 was published on Feb 1.
I haven't bought it, though. I have #1-#7. This cover is #7.

Junjo Romantica is very sweet story. I like it. Sure yaoi, you know.

The main theme is the love story of Akihiko Usami & Misaki Takahashi. And it contains love stories of surrouding characters. Usami is so famous, popular, cool and rich novelist. But he is funny a little. Misaki is his friend's brother and his lover. He calls Usami 'Usagi (rabbit in Japanese)'. It's Kawaii!

So some yaoi novels were published as Usagi's novels. The title is 'Junai Romantica' series and 'Junai Egoist' series. Junai Egoist series is the love story of Hiroki Kamijo & Nowaki. Hiroki is Usami's childhood friend. Nowaki is his lover. This is a harassment against Hiroki from Usami in a way. Actualy yaoi novelist Miyako Fujisaki writes them.

For your information, 'Junai' means 'pure love' in Japanese. 'Junjo' means naive or pure-hearted.

Junjo Romantica items Lists.

Junjo Romantica #1 - #8 (2003/5 - 2007/2)

Junjo Minimum (manga + CD, 2005/9)

Junai Romantica #1-#5 (novel, 2004/10 - 2007/1)

Junai Egoist #1-#2 (novel, 2006/4 - 2006/7)

And lots of character goods are sold.

Shungiku Nakamura other manga books.

Tsuki wa Yamiyo ni Kakurugagotoku (1999/9, 2005/8/)

Tousandou Tentsui Ibun #1-#2 (2005/5 - 2005/7)

Hybrid Child (2005/3)

Root W.P.B #1-#2 (2003/6 - 2004/10)

Sinsengumi Anthology Mibu Rouenbu (2003/12)

Umi ni Nemuru Hana #1-#5 (2001/2 - 2002/6)

Mangetsu Monogatari (2001/12)

From Eroica with Love vol. 34 by Yasuko Aoike

2007-02-06T04:59:00.000-08:00

I've read Yasuko Aoike's manga for over 25 years. I have lots of her manga books.

Some of them are a little yaoi taste. Anyway, they are very interesting!

'From Eroica with Love' is her representative work. I watched the documentary program which reported the popular mangaka 'Yasuko Aoike'. She started the series as an ordinary shojo manga in 1979. At that time, she and her editor planed the serial in a few installments. The central character was a girl who has a supernatural power. But Aoike sensei didn't want to use the character actually. It was easier for her to make a story. So she asked her editor that she used only male characters.

The editor accepted it, and then 'Dorian Red Gloria -Earl of Gloria' and Major Klaus Heinz von dem Eberbach are very popular characters now. I also like a russian agent called 'Bear Cub Misha' and an oil king Sabaha. They are very funny! I found new funny character madam Mylene who is a Celtophil and a daydreamer when I read #32-#34.

I heard several volumes were translated into English and German. I like about #10-#20 the best in the series.

By the way, she broke the series after the end of the cold war. It seems it was difficult to make stories as other spy fictions. So now some specialists of international issues support her, though.

During about 7 years suspension, she had drawn other long series 'The El Castillo -The Imperial Castle-'. Set in Middle Ages Sevilla, the manga portrays the fascinating and eventful life of the King called Don Pedro. I also love him, but Aoike sensei broke the series after restarting From Eroica with Love. I was very concerned about 'The El Castillo'. But I heard the last part is coming soon! It will appear in the magazine 'Princess Gold Mar + Apr' about 10 days later. I'm really looking forward to read it.

In the meantime, 'From Eroica with Love' suspends again.

I have her following titles.
Eroica yori Ai wo komete (From Eroica with Love) #1-#34

Eroica yori Ai wo komete (From Eroica with Love) Side Story -Madan no Shashu (Der Freischutz)
Z #1-#2 (link to From Eroica with Love)
El Halcon -The Hawk- #1-#2 (The picaresque story of a navy officer in the 16th century)
A day of Saladin
The Monk Falco

Norwegian Blue no Yume (This book contains her illustrations and manga 'Trafalgar')

Yasuko Aoike Art Book

I like both of her comedy stories and historical fictions.
Especially her historical characters are cooool!

New yaoi titles - Mar.2007

2007-02-05T08:37:00.000-08:00

I got some info of new title-Mar.2007.

Publisher-Libre
Mar. 10: Nakagamike no Ichizoku Sairai -Akuma kuru- by Ken Homerun
Mar. 10: Biyaku na HONEY by Sakuya Fujii
Mar. 10: Honoh no Suna by Ren Tamaki
Mar. 10: HERO HEEL #3 by Makoto Tateno
Mar. 10: Mousou Catalog by Mimu Kayuma

Publisher-Core Magazine
Mar. 3: Teiou no Amai Wana by Hisami Shimada
Mar.24: Ai to Yokubou wa Gakuen de #5 by Hana Umezawa
Mar.24: 24 Jikan KISS dekinai by Hana Umezawa

I'm looking forward to Hero Heel #3 by Makoto Tateno.
I read Sawada's ex appears in #2 before. I feel sorry for Minami. He looks sooo lonely. I hope Sawada loves Minami in #3. Makoto Tateno also drew yaoi manga series 'YELLOW'. She also draws shojo manga. She has long carrer and drew lots of manga.

JAZZ by Tamotsu Takamure & Sakae Maeda

2007-02-04T00:22:00.000-08:00

I've been a fan of Tamotsu Takamure. I had bought lots of her manga doujinshi since about 20
years ago.

'JAZZ series' is based on the yaoi novel by Sakae Maeda. The novel story is much longer than the manga. I bought the novel doujinshi over 10 years ago. Actually they weren't professionals at that time and made doujinshis. I used to visit doujinshi events when I was a student.

Some of mangakas sells and buys doujinshis in doujinshi events independently. Their fans may meet them. I used to brought my sketchbook because I asked them to draw my favorite character. They drew them for me if they had time. Tamotsu Takamure is one of them. So I have two her drawings. At that time, she drew parody manga of a popular yaoi novel 'Osananajimi (The childhood friends) by Rieko Yoshihara'. I love the novel.

On day I asked her to draw the character 'Akira'. But I saw Akira Fudou of Devil Man in my sketchbook after I received it. If I remember right, she wasn't in her booth at that time. Maybe her helper handed me it. I understood she confused the characters after a moment's thought. She used to draw Devil Man in her doujinshi. And yet I was so happy to get it.

The drawings are as follows. They are old and penciling, but very beautiful!

February 3rd is Setsubun!

2007-02-03T07:54:00.000-08:00

In Japan, the traditonal end of winter falls on Feb 3rd, and is known as Setsubun.
People traditonally scatter roasted soybeans to ward off evill spirits. It also prepares people to spring. People eat the same number of roasted soybeans as their age. This is believed to keep them healthy during the coming year.

The day's main event is the bean-scattering ceremony. People hurl roasted soybeans aroud the entrances and rooms of their homes, shouting 'In with fortune! Out with evil!'. Temples hold soybean-throwing ceremonies aroud Japan every year. At some big temples, the ceremony features celebrities and sumo wrestlers throwing soybeans.

I used to scatter roasted soybeans when I was a kid. But recently I prefer to forget about it.

Actually it's hard to clean up after that.

In the Kansai area, people eat rolled sushi to bring them good fortune while facing the year's auspicious direction. It's north-northwest this year. This costom has been rapidly spreading to other parts of Japan. I found lots of rolled sushi with the description in the grocery department when I went to the supermarket. It was not the custom when I was a kid. Several years ago TV shows introduced it, and then lots of people like it.

You may see these Setsubun ceremonies in some mangas. They can express the feeling of the season. I feel the end of a school year or end of winter. In Japan, the academic year runs from April to March. So it's cold and entry-exam season now. Some of students may eat soybeans for their fotune health or eat rolled sushi in hope of passing entrance exams.

GP Gakuen Jouhoushorika #2 by Naduki Koujima

2007-02-02T07:50:00.000-08:00

I got 'GP Gakuen Jouhoushorika #2' by Naduki Koujima recently.
This book contains some yaoi manga stories in a elite boy's high school.

I have lots of her mangas. Her characters are very cute! Kawaii! I like drawing of their hair.

Naduki Koujima Manga List (These are all Japanese version)

Bokura no Oukoku #1-#5
GP Gakuen Jouhou Shorika #1-#2
Kunshusama no Koi wa Katte
Kunshusama no Koi no Oaite
Yasashidakejya Tarinakute
Yasashiikeredo Ijiwarude
Gouindakedo Yasashikute
Sunao ni nare
Shiawase no LEVEL
Boys life
Otona no Uso Kodomo no Honki
Shounika byoutou wa ohsawagi
Suki to Kirai no Kyoukaisen
Otona to Kodomo no Kyoukaisen
Brother Complex
Amaimononiwa goyoujin
Kids Paradise - Illustlation Collection
GP Gakuen Art Book

Some of them were translated into English.
Bokura no Oukoku -Our Kingdom
Kunshusama no Koi wa Katte -Selfish Love #1
Kunshusama no Koi no Oaite - Selfish Love #2

Boys Over Flowers by Yoko Kamio

2007-02-01T07:56:00.000-08:00

I'm also a fan of shojo manga. I really like Hana yori Dango (Boys Over Flowers)! I have the entire series (36 volumes long). Tsukushi has a will of iron. And Domyoji is pretty funny. I love the characters!

It was made into a drama last year. Since the drama has gained such popularity, 'Hana yori Dango (Boys Over Flowers) 2nd' airs now in Japan! It's so interesting!

The other day, I heard that the popular TV show M.C. said 'I love the drama! It's the best drama in this season. It also entertains middle-aged men like me!'.

The official site is as follows.

http://www.tbs.co.jp/hanayoridango/

The following cover is vol. 36 of Japanese version.

But complute version were published recently. I hear the last vol contains new story!
I have to get it!

Punch by Shiuko Kano - Play Boy Blues series

2007-01-31T00:50:00.000-08:00

Shiuko Kano is one of popular yaoi mangaka.

I read her new title 'Punch' yesterday.

This story links to 'Play Boy Blues' series. The central player is Kouta Ouki who is Shinobu's co-worker and a mold maker. He takes care of a stray cat lately. One day he meets Motoharu Maki who is an architect and Shinobu's affair at the construction site. Motoharu knows it's his lost cat and Kouta gave up his apartment because the apartment landlord didn't accept the cat. So he offers Kouta to live in his house. At first he doesn't like Kouta but ...

This is the love story of Kouta and Motoharu. But Shinobu Hishiya, Junsuke Aki and other hosts appear. And Taizo (GATEN na Aitsu) appears a little.

Anyway, I love Kouta!! His character is very nice! He is strong and cute! I think this is 'Tsundere' in a way. In Japan 'Tsundere' is very popular. 'Tsundere' means 'First pooey and then spoony lover' I love this story the best of her works. Sure, it's hard yaoi!

By the way, She changed her pen name from Shiuko Uida to Shiuko Kano several years ago. She believes telling her fortune on the basis of her pen name. Her sister is Kazuna Uchida who is a mangaka. Both of them are yaoi mangaka! It's great!

Shiuko Kano manga list (These are all Japanese version)
P.B.B.
P.B.B. #2
GATEN na Aitsu
Aniki Jyoutou
Aniki Jyoutou #2
DIVE
Nigai Kajitsu
Buru to Arukeba
Konna otoko ni daregashita
Buccho BABY
Affair
Ushiro no shoumen Darling
Hanagumi Ninkyouden #1 & #2
Deki no ii kiss warui kiss #1 & #2
Kimisae Ireba

Namaiki

Kawaige

Otonage

Natsukoi

PLAY GIRL -Shiuko Kano Art Book

The English version of 'P.B.B' was published as 'Play Boy Blues'. 'Affair' will be translated into English on May 24.

New titles-Feb 2007; BLEACH, Eyeshield 21 and more.

2007-01-28T22:36:00.000-08:00

I got the frontlist of Shonen manga & Shojo manga.

Feb 1 HapiHapi Clover #2 by Sayuri Tatsuyama
Feb 1 Charm Angel by Chikako Mori
Feb 1 Love Pani #1 by Chitose Yagami
Feb 1 NG BOY x Paradise #2 by Yukino Miyawaki
Feb 1 ALMIGHTY x 10 #2 by Akua Mizuto
Feb 1 3tsuboshi Love Days by Miwako Sugiyama

Feb 2 BLEACH #26 by Tite Kubo
Feb 2 Eyeshield 21 #23 by Riichiro Inagaki and Yusuke Murata
Feb 2 Pyutto fuku! Jaguar #12 by Kyousuke Usuta
Feb 2 D.Gray-man #10 by Kei Hoshino
Feb 2 Muhyo to Losey no mahouritsu soudan jimusho #10 by Yoshiyuki Nishi
Feb 2 Maison de Penguin #3 by Kouji Ohishi
Feb 2 To LOVE Ru-toraburu- #2 by Kentarou Yabuki & Saki Hasemi
Feb 2 Nazo no Murasame kun #2 by Mikio Itou
Feb 2 Rosary to Vampire #8 by Akihisa Ikeda
Feb 2 Keisatsuken Kinzo #1 by Kei Sasaki
Feb 2 Rurouni Kenshin Complete version #15 by Nobuhiro Watsuki
Feb 2 Rurouni Kenshin Complete version #16 by Nobuhiro Watsuki
Feb 2 Dr. Slump Complete version #6 by Akira Toriyama
Feb 2 TV ver Anime comics Dragon Ball Z Super Saiyans Freeza ver #2 by Akira Toriyama & Jump editorial office

Feb 5 Ryu no Hana wazurai #3 by Nari Kusakawa
Feb 5 Kaichou wa Maid sama! #2 by Hiro Fujiwara
Feb 5 Kana, Kamo. #1 by Yutaka Tachibana
Feb 5 Kiniro no Corda (La corda doro) All illustlation character book by Yuki Kure
Feb 5 Natsume Yuujin cho #3 by Yuki Midorikawa

Feb 6 Kitchen no Ohimesama #6 by Natsumi Andou & Miyuki Kobayashi
Feb 6 Pink innocent #1 by Kotori Momoyuki
Feb 6 Ogawa to Yukaina Saitou tachi #1 by Sakyou
Feb 6 Bonbon Bizarre by Marimo Shirasawa

Feb 13 Nodame Cantabile #17 by Tomoko Ninomiya

Feb 15 Daisuki! by Megumi Mizusawa
Feb 15 Rokin Heaven #3 by Yayomi Yuchi
Feb 15 Ichigo to Anzu #4 by Tomoo Katou

Feb 16 Magic Kaito #4 by Goushou Aoyama
Feb 16 Darren Shan #2 by Takahiro Arai & Darren Shan
Feb 16 Aikora #6 by Kazurou Inoue
Feb 16 Saikyou! Aoisaka koukou yakyubu #11 by Motoyuki Tanaka
Feb 16 Harunokuni #4 by Hiroo Nakamichi
Feb 16 GOLDEN AGE #3 by Nobuyuki Anzai
Feb 16 MAJOR #62 by Takuya Mitsuda
Feb 16 Hayate no Gotoku #10 by Kenjirou Hata
Feb 16 BUSHIN #4 by Daichi Banjyou
Feb 16 Rekka no Honoh #16 by Nobuyuki Anzai
Feb 16 Negima! Party Book Negipa! #7 by Ken Akamatsu & Weekly Shounen Magazine editorial office
Feb 16 Negima!? neo #1 by Takuma Fujima & Ken Akamatsu

Feb 19 Shanimuni GO #25 by Marimo Ragawa
Feb 19 Doumeikyu-Kieta Aoi Tori by You Kamiya
Feb 19 Grandson #1 by Emura
Feb 19 S.A #9 by Maki Minami
Feb 19 Skip Beat #15 by Yoshiki Nakamura
Feb 19 Kirameki Gingacho Shoutengai #2 by Youki Fujimoto
Feb 19 Torawaregokko #1 by Miku Sakamoto

Feb 22 Shintaisou Tsugi - TUMBLING BOYS by Michiko Shishido
Feb 22 HEAVEN #1 by Aoi Nanase
Feb 22 VALKYRIE PROFILE 2 SHILMERIA by Fumino Hayashi
Feb 22 Sakaidochou Kidan by Mahiro Kobayashi
Feb 22 PAPUWA #11 by Ami Shibata
Feb 22 Sakurayuki by ichtys
Feb 22 Material Puzzle #18 by Masahiro Totsuka
Feb 22 Spiral Alive #2 by Kyou Shirodaira & Eita Mizuno
Feb 22 Seiken Densetsu PRINCESS of MANA #1 by Satsuki Yoshino
Feb 22 Korega Watashino Goshujinsama #5 by Mattsu & Asu Tsubaki
Feb 22 Shitateya Koubou Artelier Collection #4 by Madoka Hioka
Feb 22 Superior #4 by ichtys
Feb 22 KINGDOM HEARTS FINAL MIX #3 by Shiro Amano

Feb 23 Maria sama ga miteiru #7 by Satoru Nagasawa & Oyuki Konno
Feb 23 CICACICABOOM #1 by Keiko Yamamoto
Feb 23 Tsuki no Shippo #13 by Rinko Ueda
Feb 23 Strange Orange #2 by Youya Asahina
Feb 23 Kirin by Izumi Yamaguchi
Feb 23 B.O.D.Y #9 by Ao Mimori
Feb 23 Yasuko to Kenji #4 by Aruko
Feb 23 Five #6 by Shiori Furukawa
Feb 23 3banme no Kareshi by Matsu Kotou

Feb 26 BALI tou kara ai wo komete by Ayako Tsuneyoshi
Feb 26 Gokujyou rakuen danshi by Nao Doumoto
Feb 26 Marugoto Ore no mono by Kaori
Feb 26 Koi nanka hajimaranai #6 by Yoshiko Fujiwara
Feb 26 Tometo biyori #2 by Tomomi Nagae
Feb 26 Otona no Yoru no Otogibanashi by Megumi Toda
Feb 26 Ai wo choudai! #1 by Kazumi Ohya
Feb 26 Midnight Secretary #1 by Tom Ohmi
Feb 26 Bronze no Tenshi #7 by Chiho Saito
Feb 26 Haru iki bus #3 by Maki Usami
Feb 26 Isshoni ofuro by Taamo
Feb 26 Beast Master by Kyousuke Motomi
Feb 26 Mecha mote Honey #2 by Iori Shigano
Feb 26 Uriuri Gu by Sonoko Minamino
Feb 26 Genji monogatari by Serina Miou

Feb 27 Kuroshitsuji #1 by Yana Toboso
Feb 27 Asagaya Zippy #11 by Akirako Iwasa
Feb 27 Kukulcan Shijyousaidai no sakusen #5 by Shinichirou Takada
Feb 27 Tenshou yaoyorozu #9 by Kanoto Kinatsu
Feb 27 Natsu no Arashi #1 by Jin Kobayashi

Feb 28 Himitsu- Top secret #3 by Reiko Shimizu

These are Japanese version.

Antique Bakery Doujinshi by Fumi Yoshinaga

2007-01-26T21:46:00.000-08:00

I got new doujinshi of Antique Bakery 'Sotto shiteoite'. Fumi Yoshinaga is popular yaoi mangaka.
She drew popular yaoi manga 'Antique Bakery' which was translated into English. It's 4 volumes long. But she draws the sequel as doujinshi.
The titles are as follows.

Ono wa chubou de yume wo miru
Kouzuka no ehon
Eien wa arimasuka?
Akuma no youna otoko
Aoi tori
Tameiki wo tsukinagara
Boku no taisetsu na hito
Tanabata no yoru
Soshite kakumo heionna hibi
Tachibana to iu otoko
Sotto shiteoite

Kanari hitodenashi (side story)

Hatsukoi (side story)
Neko to ojisan (side story)

Sorekara no Antique 1 (book version of 4 stories)
Sorekara no Antique 2 (book version of 4 stories)
Ono Yousuke no recipe (book version of 3 side stories, I don't have the picture.)

Passion -Netsujyou by Shinobu Gotoh and Shoko Takaku

2007-01-25T03:14:00.000-08:00

Yaoi manga 'Netsujyou' was translated into English. The English title is 'Passion'.
Netsujyou (Passion) #4 was published on 2006/11. (4 volumes long)
English version 'Passion #3' was published on 2006/12.

Shinobu Gotoh is a popular yaoi novelist. She writes the story.

She also writes another yaoi novel 'Takumi kun series'.
The series were made into manga by Kazumi Ohya.
It's a love story that takes place in a boy's boarding high school.

The titles are as follows.

June Pride
Hadashi no Waltz
Kisetsu hazure no Kaidan
Bibou no detail
jealousy
Hanachiru yoru ni kimi wo omoeba

Takumi kun series Art Book 'Anniversary'

The sequel to 'Gravitation' will be published next month!

2007-01-23T05:54:00.000-08:00

I got the info of next month's new yaoi titles.

Publisher-Gentousha
2/24 'Gravitation EX #1' by Maki Murakami
This book is the sequel to 'Gravitation'.

Publisher-Houbunsha
2/28 'Aishite Baby' by Asia Watanabe
2/28 'Pashiri no Jyunjyou' by Tsubaki Enomoto
2/28 'Ai wa Lens no Mukougawa by Asahi Shima
2/28 'Baramado no shita' by Yuuki Amano

Publisher-Taiyoutosho
2/1 Hertz vol.18 (Anthology)

Publisher-Tokumashoten
2/24 'RULES #2' by Kano Miyamoto
2/24 'Flag #2' by Tamaki Fuji
2/24 'Eyed Soul #1' by Udou Shinohara
2/24 'Koi no Tsumeato #2' by Mieko Koide

Publisher-Nihonbungeisha
2/28 'Futari no Jijyou' by Takashi Kanzaki

Publisher-Magazine Magazine
2/28 'Bikenshi' by Kahori Onozuka
2/28 'Renai Megane' by Akeru Nomoto

Publisher-Movic
2/25 'Gesshi' by DUO BRAND.
2/25 'Nessa ni Fukarete' by Kai Amano

All of these books are Japanese version.

Haruka Minami Game

2007-01-22T07:54:00.000-08:00

I found this game.

Kohitsuji Hokaku Keikaku! Sweet Boys Life (by Haruka Minami (Kazuka Minami).

But the game production company says as follows.

Japanese games are created to Japanese Standard. So we don't guess the game can work via other country's PS2. Please ask SCE if you want to know details of available operating environment.

Please ask the details at the following site if you want it.

http://es.playstation.com/pdcf/index.jhtml?locale=es_ES

Haruka Minami

2007-01-20T21:14:00.000-08:00

Haruka Minami breaks lately. She started to serialize for Be Boy Gold last year.

Her drawing is sensitive and beautiful. I llike her works.
She also makes Original doujinshi. She made doujinshi of Gundam Wing, Zetsuai (by Minami Ozaki) and stuff before.

By the way, she has another pen name 'Kazuka Minami'. I don't know the reason. She uses the pen name according to the publisher.

The following her manga were published.

('Hanairo Virgin Soil' and 'Renai a la carte' were translated into English recently.
English titles are 'Virgin Soil' and 'Love a la Carte'.)

CHILD EPICUREAN
Honey Boys Spiral
Kiken na Hokeni Counselor
Kimi de Oboreta Ato wa (After I get frunk on you)
Hanairo Virgin Soil
Haitoku no Love Sick (Immoral Lovesickness)
Kindan no Amai Kajitsu (The Forbidden Sweet Fruit)
Renai a la carte (L'amour a la carte)
Koibito Shigan
Saihate no Kimi e (To you who are in the farthest limit)
Kohitsuji Hokaku Keikaku #1
Kohitsuji Hokaku Keikaku #2
Tonarino heyano Paranoia
Skin Cream de Murashite
Egoist na Seishokusha
Strawberry Children #1
Strawberry Children #2
Strawberry Children #3
Strawberry Children #4

Haruka Minami Special Fanbook Hyper-Eroticism

Gumdam Wing Doujinshi (TROWA x QUATRE)
BLUE EARTH
BLUE EARTH 2
NONEY MOON
PEPPERMINT GREEN
PURPLE RAIN
SEA GREEN
ORANGE MARMARADE

Original Doujinshi
LOVE SWEAT
LOVE CURE
SWEET EROGENOUS
HAPPY TOY
LOVE MATERIAL
STRIP
SWEET MEATS
reversible

The next month's new titles

2007-01-20T01:21:00.000-08:00

I got the next month's new titles of Publisher Libre.

2/10 'Aoi sora ga areba soredeii' by Youko Kuwahara
2/10 'Hikkoshite kimashita. Otonarini' by Fuuri Misasagi
2/10 'Hidoi Otoko' by Akira Aoi
2/10 'Iiko de isasete' by Ayan Sakuragi
2/10 'Majiren shoukougun' by Hajime Taki
2/10 'Haru wo Daiteita (Embracing Love) #12' by Youka Nitta

And I heard about Shiuko Kano's new title.

1/31 'Otonage' by Shiuko Kano
This manga is the sequel to the 'Namaiki' and 'Kawaige' (Publisher- Magazine Magazine)

BE BOY GOLD 2007/2

2007-01-18T22:26:00.000-08:00

I read BE BOY GOLD 2007/2 recently.
It contains following titles.

Youka Nitta 'Haru wo Daiteita (Emracing Love) 47 -Soul Position'
Youka Nitta 'Boku no Koe (My voice)'
Kaoru Uchida 'Soredewa Minasan'
You Higashino 'Harenchi no Susume'
Nase Yamato 'Kuchibiru no Yukue'
Yamimaru Enjin 'Kimi ga inakerya ikimo dekinai'
CJ Michalski 'Koi suru maid'
Mebary Kobato 'Kono kimochi wo nanto yobou'
Kai Tsurugi 'Kuro no Kishi (Black Knight)'
Syuko Nishimura 'Tour Shangri-la'
Kou Fujisaki 'Hatsukoi no hito'
Jekyll 'Elysian no Tobira'
Haruka Minami 'BITTER-Kare no Hisoyakana Seppun'

Haruo wo Daiteita will mark its 10th anniversary shortly. I'm happy that I can read both Harudaki (Japanese fans call 'Haru wo Daiteita' 'Harudaki' for short) and Boku no koe!

It's pity that Finder series 'Naked Truth' isn't run in this issue. Next Be Boy Gold will contain it. Asami finally gets going! And Ayano Yamane draws next cover. Next Be Boy Gold is scheduled to go on sale on February 28th.

DEATH NOTE

2007-01-18T08:08:00.000-08:00

It's reported that 'DEATH NOTE (Anime ver)' will be distributed on the internet in North America from this spring.

DEATH NOTE official site; http://www.j-deathnote.com/

I like 'DEATH NOTE' very much! I have all of volume. The drawing is high-style and the story is great! I went to see the movies. Sure, I watch the Anime every week!

Uki Ogasawara

2007-01-16T21:27:00.000-08:00

Uki Ogasawara's new book 'Nightmare Fortress' is very good. It was published on 2006/8. But it's unavailability now. I guess the publisher didn't expect that it sold very well. The yaoi is harder than any her mangas! And the story is complex fantasy. I'm looking forward to the sequel.

Uki Ogasawara backlist

Netsujyou no Virtuoso (The English version 'Virtuoso Di Amore' has published last month)
Urakatana Kami no Ki
Urakatana Kami no Ki #2
Art Book 400 years resort

Her color pages are fantastic! There is a consistent mood and tone to her paintings.

Okane ga nai!

2007-01-16T04:57:00.000-08:00

Okane ga nai! (No Money) is one of popular yaoi mangas. The mangaka is Tohru Kousaka. This manga is based on the novels by Hitoyo Shinozaki. Tohru Kousaka and Hitoyo Shinozaki also make Doujinshis of Okane ga nai! series, other original, Anime, Game and stuff together.

I have 'Okane ga nai!' #1-#5 (manga), the novels, Doujinshi, Art book and CD (voice CD).

Upcoming Products
1/24 Okane ga nai! #6 (manga)
2/9 Okane ga nai! OVA
( http://www.anime-nomoney.com/om/ )

Yuzuha Ougi

2007-01-14T21:50:00.000-08:00

Yuzuha Ougi is one of my favorite mangaka. Her drawing is very sexy and the stories are very nice! I have the following her mangas.

Brother #2
Brother
Star na Koi
Star ni Ai (The sequel to the Star ni Koi)
Abiru Jyunjyou

'Arashi ga Oka' was published on 2003/6. I don't have it, though. Brother and Arashi ga Oka were translated into English. English title of Arashi ga Oka is 'Rising Storm'.

Kazuma Kodaka News

2007-01-13T21:09:00.000-08:00

I got her new title 'Renai Houteishiki' recently. It's very good!

It's the sequel to the Kusatta Kyoushi no Houteishiki.
Meguru, whose father Kouji Inagaki, is the second grade of junior high school. Kanade is his friend from childhood and 1 year younger than Meguru is. His uncle is Tohru Hagiwara who is Masami Shibata's lover.

Kanade tells Meguru how much he loves him. Meguru feels confused and consults his teacher Atsushi. Kanade consults Masayoshi Shibata. They know the relationship between Atsushi and Masayoshi.

I hear Kazuma Kodaka sensei begins to serialize the sequel to this manga on Be Boy Gold 2007/4 (It's scheduled to be available at the end of next month). I'm looking forward to read it.

I also read the side story in b-boy phoenix 3.

And other new title was published in November. I also post the cover.

By the way, Kazuma Kodaka sensei had a book signing in Tokyo today. And her ciecle attended at Osaka City (Doujinshi Event) today. She must fail to attend, though.

Doujinshi & Cosplay Events

2007-01-13T00:29:00.000-08:00

Doujinshi and Cosplay Events will be held again this year in Japan.
Manga & Anime fans can get many kind of Doujinshi there.

The largest Doujinshi Event is 'Comic Market' called 'Comike'.
Next Comike will be held in Tokyo (8/17-8/19)
The official site; http://www.comiket.co.jp/info-a/TAFO/C71TAFO/cmkfor.html

The second largest Doujinshi Event is Comic City.
You can see some reports of Comic City at the following site.
http://www.akaboo.jp/report/sk12/index.html
http://www.akaboo.jp/report/tokyo114/index.html

If you attend the big events, you should apply and make hotel reservations immediately, as the rooms will sell out.

And I found the official site of WORLD COSPLAY SUMMIT 2007.

http://www.tv-aichi.co.jp/wcs/e/index.html

Upcoming Events

1/13 Cosplay Garden Akihabara Gogokara Spl (Coslpay Event, Tokyo; Akihabara)
1/13 Cosplay W0nderland (Doujinshi & Cosplaty Event, Tokyo; Harumi terminal hall)
1/13 DANCE PROJECT NEMESYS (Cosplay Dance party, Tokyo; PAL CITY KOTO)
1/13 Layard .JPG in Nagoya Fukiage (Cosplay Event, Nagoya shi tyuushou sinkoukaikan)

1/14 Keikaku 0c0A (Doujinshi and Cosplay (mainly boys in skirts)-Kawasaki (near Tokyo)
1/14 Osaka COMIC CITY (Doujinshi Event, INTEX-OSAKA)
1/14 Anison Danpa Reiano Are 9 (Anime & Tokusatsu Song Cosplay Dance Party, Tokyo; PAL CITY KOTO)
1/14 DERA->COS (Cosplay Photo Event & Dance Party, Nagoya; OZON)
1/14 Layard. OMM in Osaka Merchandise Mart (Cosplay Event, Osala Merchandise Mart)
1/14 Cosmel in Shin Osaka (Cosplay Event, Sin Osaka Seni City Yumesse)

1/21 Commut (Cosplay Event for beginner & girls, Jibashin south Osaka)
1/21 Osaka Comic Tresure (Doujinshi and Cosplay Event, INTEX-OSALA)

1/21 ComiCon Kyoto Winter (Doujinshi Event, location-Kyoto; Miyako messe)
1/21 Hangyaku Doumei (Code GEASS Doujinshi Event, Tokyo; Toritsu sangyou boueki center)

1/21 Jyounouchi kun ga ichiban!! (Yu Gi Oh Jyounouchi mainly Doujinshi Event, Tokyo Time 24 bill)

1/28 Kami no Sabaki page.4 (DEATH NOTE Doujinshi Event, Tokyo Ohtaku sangyou plaza PiO) 1/28 Comic Live in Nagoya (Doujinshi Event, Nagoya; PORT MESSE NAGOYA)
1/28 Cosplay Dance Party EXP.030 (Cosplay Dance Party,Osaka Konohana kumin hall)

2/4 Tamashii no Hana 5 (BLEACH Doujinshi & Cosplay Event, Tokyo Big Sight)
2/4 Kimi no Shippo ni sawaritai (FF9 Doujinshi & Cosplay Event, Tokyo-Center)
2/4 DOG FIGHTERS 2 (NARUTO Kakashi x Iruka Only Doujinshi Event, Tokyo Ryutsu Center)
2/4 ComiCon Osaka in Minami Osaka (Doujinshi & Cosplay Event, Osaka; Jibashin South Osaka)
2/4 Odekake Live in Sapporo 103 (Doujinshi & Cosplay Event, Hokkaido; Thisen Hall)

2/11 Sunshine Creation (Doujinshi Event, Tokyo Sunshine City)
2/11 Santo Monogatari 33 (Gensou suikoden Doujinshi & Cosplay Event, Tokyo; Toritsu sangyou boueki center)
2/11 Hono no Seisen 37 (Fire Emblem & TearRingSaga Doujinshi & Cosplay Event, Tokyo; Toritus sangyou boueki center)
2/11 Sengoku Hittou (Sengoku BASARA Doujinshi & Cosplay Event, Tokyo; Toritsu sangyou boueki center)
2/11 SEED IMPACT 5th-FINAL-(Gundam SEED & DESTINY & ASTRAL only Doujinshi Event, Tokyo tyutu center)
2/11 LLL(DEATH NOTE L only Doujinshi & Cosplay Event, Tokyo daito kumin kaikan)
2/11 Grear Burning (Get Backers Doujinshi & Cosplay Event, Tokyo daito kumin kaikan)
2/11 NSONLY 2 (NARUTO x Sasuke only Doujinshi Event, Tokyo ochanomizu sonpo kaikan)
2/11 FINE! (Prince of Tennis Sengoku x Atobe only Doujinshi Event, Osaka Aijitsu kaikan)
2/11 Horitsuba Chronicle (CLAMP Doujinshi Event, Tokyo toritsu chushokigyo shinkou kousha) 2/11 The Lockup 7 (Saiyuki Sanzo x Goku only, Tokyo Mejiro culture center)
2/11 BLEACH IMPACT 2 (BLEACH Doujinshi Event, Tokyo toritsu sangyo boueki center)
2/11 P-CANCAN (Harry Hotter Doujinshi & Cosplay Event, Tokyo toritsu sangyo boueki center)
2/11 Edo Roy therapy (Fullmetal Alchemist Edo x Roy only Doujinshi Event, Tokyo time 24 bill) 2/11 Daizu kibun (Fullmetal Alchemist Roy x Edo only Doujinshi Event, Tokyo time 24 bill)
2/11 La vie en rose (ONE PIECE Sanji x Zoro only Doujinshi Event, Tokyo time 24 bill)
2/11 FF7 10th anniversary (FF7 ZACK x CLOUD only Doujinshi Event, Osaka Tairin bill)
2/11 Elysian 4 (Doujinshi Event, Hokkaido Asty Hall)

2/12 Miracore '07 (Mirage of Blaze only Doujinshi Event, Tokyo Ohtaku saigyo plaza PiO)
2/12 Heishin Koushien Love Love Power 2 (Detective Conan Heiji x Shinichi only, Tokyo bungu kyouwa kaiakan)
2/12 CRAZY LOVE (ONE PIECE zoro x rufi only Doujinshi Event, Tokyo TOSHO-CENTER)
2/12 Blue and Red (Fullmetal Alchemist Roy x Edo only Doujinshi Event, Osaka aijitsu kakan)

2/18 Comic Live in Nagoya (Doujinshi & Cosplay Event, Nagoya PORT MESSE)
2/18 Comic World Yokohama 44 (Doujinshi & Cosplay Event, Kanagawa; PACIFICO YOKOHAMA)
2/18 D's Carnival 2 (D.Gray-man Doujinshi Event, Osaka My dome)
2/18 Allepara (D.Gray-man Allen seme only, Tokyo time 24 bill)

2/25 GEASS FESTIVAL (CODE GEASS Doujinshi & Cosplay Event, Tokyo Ohtaku sangyo plaza PiO)
2/25 58KaraT (Saiyuki Reload Doujinshi & Cosplay Event, Tokyo bungu kyouwa kaikan)

The list goes on and on....
There are lots of events in many parts of the countly. Some of them are attracting tens of thousands of Manga or Anime fans. Some of them are small and cozy.

Ayano Yamane NEWS

2007-01-12T01:03:00.000-08:00

Ayano Yamane is in Hong Kong which provided the setting for 'Finder Series' now.
JTB has planned the tour for her fans since last year. They're traveling the places associated with Finder series with Ayano Yamane sensei!

I hear new title of Finder series will be published this year. But the details have not yet been made public.

She will begin to serialize 'Crimson Spell 2' in magazine 'Chara selection' on March.

The backlist is as follows.
Finder no Hyouteki (Target in the Finder)
Finder no Cage (Cage in the Finder)
Finder no Sekiyoku (One Wing in the Finder)
Crimson Spell #1
Ikoku Irokoi Romantan
Art Book 'Aya'

Youka Nitta NEWS

2007-01-11T04:52:00.000-08:00

'Winter cicada' (OVA) official site; http://www.fuyusemi.com/

'Un Carnet de Bal '(Manga & CD) official site; http://www.nitta-project.com/
You can see the PV at the following page; http://www.nitta-project.com/package.html
This CD book contains manga (100 pages) & CD (60 minutes).

I got her mini clear file recently.
This picture is from Haru wo Daiteita (Embracing Love).

The mangas by DUO BRAND

2007-01-09T21:22:00.000-08:00

DUO BRAND is a duo for manga and doujinshi. The members are Haruka Akatsuki and Nobuyoshi Watanabe.

I found DUO BRAND recently. I have read their doujinshi of Gankutsuou.

'White Gurdian '
The story is fantasy and Yaoi. It was published on 2003/8.

It was translated into English on 2007/10. (Publisher -Dramaqueen)

'Crimson Wind'
This manga is the sequel to the 'White Guardian'. It was published on 2005/6.

Sure, Yaoi manga!
I like it the best of these three.

I hear this title will be published English version at the end of the month.

'Honoka na Koi no Danpen wo'
This story is Japanese fantasy and Yaoi. It was published on 2006/6.

This manga is the latest title. I hear new titles are scheduled for publication.

'Sakoku Renai' -2007/1/24

'Mumyoutou' - 2007/2/25

All of these covers and new titles are Japanese version.

The manga that I have recently read

2007-01-08T07:37:00.000-08:00

'Majin no Sono' by Megumu Minami
This book contains 4 fantasy yaoi stories.
Her drawing is sooo beautiful as usual!!

I've been a big fan of her for about 15 years. ^^;
I found her book as Captain Tsubasa Doujinshi at first. After that, she made her pro debut. I got lots of her manga books and Doujinshi.

I love her drawing and stories.
Her drawing is beautiful with regard to time lately.

I'll introduce other manga that I've recently read next time!

Favorite Anime.

2007-01-07T09:32:00.000-08:00

Recently I watch lots of Anime on TV.
For example, NANA, Pumpkin scissors, DEATH NOTE, D grayman, Busou renkin, Kiniro no Corda, CODE GEASS -Hangyaku no Lelouch(Lellouche? sorry I'm not sure), Shounen Onmyouji and Saiunkoku Monogatari.

They are interesting Anime. I hear NANA will air in other countries.
I love DEATH NOTE, D grayman and stuff.
But I think 'CODE GEASS' is the best!

The official site is as follows.

http://www.geass.jp/index.html

The story and characters are very good!!
The animation company is 'Sunrise (The representative work is Gundam series)'
CLAMP drafted characters design. Sunrise offered them.

You can watch 2 episodes and 4 promotional version at the following site for free.

http://broadband.biglobe.ne.jp/program/index_geass.html#

I guess some circles will make Doujinshis of CODE GEASS. Maybe Yaoi....

New yaoi titles.

2007-01-05T21:17:00.000-08:00

I've heard about Youka Nitta's new titles sonce the end of the year.

'Koushikakka no Himitsu Gaikou (The secret diplomacy of Minister excellency)' was published on 12/27.

'Un Carnet de Bal '(Manga & CD) was published on 11/24.

And 'Winter cicada' (OVA) and 'Haru wo Daiteita (Embracing Love) vol.12' will be published in February!!

I can't wait!!

I got info of this month's new yaoi titles.

Pubulisher-Libre
1/10 'Hidoku shinaide' by Yonezo Nekoda
1/10 'Oyasumi Love Darling' by Mayuko Wada
1/10 'Koutei no Okiniiri' by Alata Yoshikawa
1/10 'Ochibure Shinshi ni Ai no Uta' by Yukimura
1/10 'Darenimo Aisarenai' by Yugi Yamada
1/10 'Tsuioku no Venus!' by Kazuto Tatsukawa

Publisher-Hanaoto
1/29 'My Bodyguard' by Akemi Takaido
1/29 'Shachou no Takurami' by Chouko Kabutomaru
1/29 'Shoubu wa Toki no ... Undaro? SEVEN (3)' by Satosumi Takaguchi
1/29 'Rhein no Bara' by Megumu Minami

Publisher- Tokumashoten
1/25 'Night Walk' by Kano Miyamoto
1/25 'RULES vol.1' by Kano Miyamoto

Publisher-Gentousha
1/24 'Okane ga Nai! vol.6' by Tohru Kousaka

'Okane ga Nai' (OVA) will be released on 2/9!
You can see the official site at the following URL.

http://www.anime-nomoney.com/

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