Well…apparently I never did part 2 of my chapter 6 posts, even though it’s out…why, I don’t remember… :/
But anyways, here is part one for chapter 8, which is depressingly sparse. :[
I am home from China (have been since last Friday), but I’ve been working, and a friend from out of town was in town all week (which caused some utterly ridiculous drama with another friend), and basically I have had no time! D:
I will work on a post about China (with pictures, of course), and then hopefully have a couple more posts out in a few days (when I’m able to get and read some more manga/light novels).
This one is probably going to be super short, since it’s 1 in the morning and this is the third post in a row I’ve written. xD
The Gentlemen’s Alliance † volume 9
by: Arina Tanemura
published by: Viz Media
Story: Learning the truth behind her parentage and the reason she was put up for adoption, Haine reverts to her yanki ways. She rejoins her gang and comes up with a plan to break into the Kamiya mansion to abduct her mother. The only thing standing in her way–the twins! (from Viz)
Otomen Volume 2
by: Aya Kanno
published by: Viz Media
Story: Asuka’s mother shows up with a surprise announcement–it’s time for Asuka to meet his fiancée! What kind of girl does she have in mind for him? And how will Ryo respond to the match? (from Viz)
07-Ghost volume 1
by: Yuki Amemiya and Yukino Ichihara
published by: Go! Comi
Story: Teased unmercifully for his past as an orphan and a slave, Teito has only his best friend Mikage to ease his days at the elite Barsburg Academy — and his mastery of the magical art of Zaiphon! But even that will not be enough to save him when he discovers a horrifying secret behind the ruling Empire. Trapped in an ancient battle between a wicked God and the Seven Ghosts and guided by three mysterious priests, Teito discovers a power that could save the world…and shed light on his own mysterious past.
I was finally able to buy some new manga the other day!!! : D I got Tsubasa: Those with Wings by Natsuki Takaya (or Furuba fame), which I originally planned to get when it came out, about 2 months ago. :/ Darn my lack of money at the end of the semester…
Tsubasa: Those with Wings volume 1
by: Natsuki Takaya
published by: Tokyopop
Story: A fantasy adventure from the creator of the world’s #1 shojo manga, Fruits Basket!…Kotobuki is an ex-thief trying to give up her criminal past in exchange for an honest life. Joined by former military commander Raimon, she has turned her illegal ways toward the exciting but simple adventures of finding a “normal” job. But people seeking the Tsubasa, a legendary object that grants its beholder any wish she or he wants, never stop causing them trouble. Everyone is trying to claim it as their own–and use Kotobuki and Raimon’s skills to do so! (from Tokyopop)
What perfect timing! : D I was just chilling in the airport messing around on my laptop, when I realized that I should check s-manga for the new issue’s previews, so I did, and lo-and-behold they were up! : D Since I still have about an hour til my flight, I’m going to do this real quick and then board! xD
I though Hetalia!China was fairly appropriate. :]
Since I’m going to be gone for a little over 2 weeks (and I haven’t been particularly active lately) I’m going to go ahead and write some posts and schedule them for while I’m gone, but chances of me responding to comments from the June 2-17 are very, very slim. :]
Posts to definitely expect:
Tsubasa: Those with Wings volume 1, 07-Ghost volume 1, Otomen volume 2, and
The Gentlemen’s Alliance volume 9
(all official English releases)
I think that’s all I’ll do, but I might just find something else to write about before I leave on Tuesday. And I promise to take lots of pictures and write up a big long post about my trip!! : D
Oh, and on a random note, I finally figured out how to turn on the reply feature for commenting, so feel free to use that now!! : D
So, I was checking Twitter before I went to bed finally (yes at 4:30 a.m.) and noticed one of Kitari’s tweets about Otomen. First off, what am I doing up at 4:30 in the morning? Well, that is a very good question, but since I don’t know myself, and it’s unimportant, we’ll just skip to the part everyone really cares about, Otomen! xD
OK. So a while ago, I mentioned that there was supposed to be kind of big news about Otomen, that most people thought was going to be an anime adaptation. Turns out I was wrong, but only sort of. :] We’re not getting an anime, but a live action drama version will premier on August 1st! : D
Asuka will be played by Masaki Okada, and Ryo by Kaho, but no news on who will play Juta (that I saw at least).
More info here at ANN (and that’s where I took the image from).
I was catching up on Basquash! today, and about midway through episode 6, this line came up…
Excuse me?
I mean, I know it’s pretty fanservice-y and it’s for dudes, but is this really necessary? And I love how the snake-thing is just like, “oh, of course that’s what’s going on.” :/
Gah! Unnecessary things need to stay the hell out of my anime!! D:<
