Monthly Archives: October 2009

Manga Review: Otomen

Posted on October 31, 2009 by Lauren Lapinski

When we think of males and their hobbies, the first thing we usually think of is sports. From baseball to wrestling, if it’s a spectator sport, men will watch it. This is not the case, however, for Asuka Masamume of Otomen, a guy who loves all things girly, and who is forced to hide his passions to appear manly.
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Yaoi Review: Kissing

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Linda Yau

Kissing Story by Teiko Sasaki Art by Shoko Takaku Published by Juné, imprint of Digital Manga, Inc. Copy supplied by publisher ISBN10: 156970922x ISBN13: 9781569709221 Review by Linda Yau Kazushi and Haru have been childhood friends, and now they are … Continue reading →

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Manga Review: Utahime – The Songstress

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Kris

Utahime – The Songstress Story and Art: Aki Published by Digital Manga Publishing Copy supplied by Publisher ISBN-10: 1-56970-044-3 ISBN-13: 978-1-56970-044-0 Review by Kris There is an uncertain future for a far off land. You see for centuries the land … Continue reading →

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Yaoi Review: Chocolate Suprise

Posted on October 21, 2009 by Kris

Chocolate Surprise Story and Art: Lily Hoshino Published by the Deux Press Imprint of Aurora Publishing, Inc. Copy supplied by Publisher ISBN-10: 1934496642 ISBN-13: 978-1934496640 Review by Kris Kakiuchi is the hottest guy in class and has devised a game … Continue reading →

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Manga Review: The Manzai Comics vol 1

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Linda Yau

The Manzai Comics Story by Atsuko Asana Art by Hizuru Imai Published by Aurora Press Copy supplied by publisher ISBN-13: 9781934496503 Review by Linda Yau Ayumu Seta is a new student at a Japanese middle school; he prides himself on … Continue reading →

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FTC = WTF?

Posted on October 6, 2009 by Editor

Reviewers, please read. (The post, the pdf is optional.) FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 16 CFR Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising This so vague; all I can get out of it is that, after December … Continue reading →

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Deux Press is having a SALE!

Posted on October 3, 2009 by Editor

A Back to School Sale!

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Manga Review: Youkai Doctor vol 1

Posted on October 2, 2009 by Linda Yau

Youkai Doctor Story and Art by Yuki Sato Translated by Stephan Paul Published by Del Rey , imprint of Random House, Inc. ISBN10: 0345512383 ISBN13: 9780345512383 Review by Linda Yau Kotoko Katsuga is the descendant of a long line of … Continue reading →

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New York Anime Festival 2009: Part 2

Posted on October 1, 2009 by Linda Yau

Reported by Linda Yau Photographs by Eric M. Chu and Linda Yau

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New York Anime Festival 2009: Part 1

Posted on October 1, 2009 by Linda Yau

Reported by Linda Yau Photographs by Eric M. Chu and Linda Yau This past weekend on September 25-27, was the third annual New York Anime Festival also abbreviated NYAF by regular con goers, and Twittter alike. As a tool of … Continue reading →

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