Star, Model, and Shinobi

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[umadoshi]

Bottom line, I can't wait to read more.

Good timing, since vol. 2 just came out. ^_-

I'm really glad that this series is getting good reviews in most corners. It's a lot of fun.

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I preordered it last week. Fingers crossed it's shipped soon :) I gave it a chance due to reading your post about it.

Kaleido Star: episodes 21-52

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- Sora continues to grow professionally and personally. I like it that she's strong and can't be easily influenced/swayed even though she's doubtful.
- Everyone grows, Yuri, Layla, May, Leon, Anna, and Mia, except Ken. He appears a lot but his role is forever a supporter. He doesn't shine, doesn't have any obvious flaws except for having a crush on Sora for a long time. He obviously cares for her but it may be just the producers try to keep romance-minded viewers like me to keep coming back and hoping for some development.
- I like Yuri much better in the 2nd season than the 1st. In the first, he was so flat and had no personality. In the 2nd, he stood out more and grew as well.
- I'm partial to Leon, maybe I'm soft for sullen type ;)
- There is a bonus episode where Fool shines a bit. I'm glad.
- I'm disappointed that there is no romance whatsoever. The only obvious crush is Ken toward Sora. And the happy ending between Police san and Kate, but what about Kalos and Sarah or the main lead - Sora - sob. I was rooting for Ken at the

Shinobi Life 2

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Re: Shinobi Life 2

[umadoshi]

The vol. 3 street date isn't a typo, although I assume it's subject to change. I'm working on the adaptation now. ^^

Re: Shinobi Life 2

[badtzphoto]

Yay, thanks for the info. I imagine it's a fun project to work on :)

Re: Shinobi Life 2

[umadoshi]

It really is. I'm so glad I got this assignment. *^^*

Walkin' Butterly 4

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