I'm a little bit behind on this series.  Volume 2 was released way back in May, and volume 3 hit stores about a week ago.  Pearl Pink seems to be one of those under appreciated titles, and I can't figure out why.  It's cute, sweet, and funny, and you finish reading it with a big smile on your face.


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Not a shojo manga today, but a shojo manga magazine. I have talked about HanaLala before, and today I am going to review the August and September editions.

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Hope everyone is enjoying their Labor Day weekend!


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Did anyone miss me? I've lost track of MnC publications these days. They do not have a fixed schedule timetable like Elex. But, at least they still update the website.
Story Background

SUZUHARA Mugi, a 15 years old girl is searching for her older sister who ran with MASASHI Ando, a student from Shoukei Gakuen. She ends up teaching in Shoukei with ( Read more... )

My crazy busy summer has shifted back to normal, with the con season wrapping up and the last horse show of the season ending last Sunday. As I contemplate the stacks of manga that somehow managed to pile up in the corner of the room, I'm finding myself glad that things should be settling back down to normal. The stifling heat and humidity have ( Read more... )

At Anime Expo, I was able to chat briefly with Tran from DramaQueen.  I expressed my frustration obtaining DQ titles, and she assured me that they are working hard to better distribute their books.  She also wanted to let everyone who bought a copy of Audition Vol 1 with a bad binding to email DQ for a replacement.  Some of the books had a problem ( Read more... )

Secret Base
Japanese TitleHimitsu kichi (ひみつきち) MangakaNAKAHARA Aya
My scanner is broken, so the Japanese cover should do for now. This one book of manga has 4 short stories.


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As always, this review may contain spoiler.
Dragon Voice #4


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This week titles are recommendations from a reader (Sabbath Cafe) and a friend (Kocchimuite Miiko!). I usually don’t give a grade to my reviews, but let’s make some exception for this time. Both scored A, if you can grab one, buy it. As always, this reviews contains spoiler. And thank you Julie for proofreading.
Kocchimuite Miiko!


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What else is there to do on a dreary, rainy Sunday afternoon? Why, read manga, of course!  I have been looking forward to reading the first volume of  Yurara, and I was very happy when it didn't disappoint.  There are a couple more of Chika Shiomi's titles floating around out there - somebody please license them!


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