Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kurou HazukiTranslated by:Anastasia MorenoAdapted by:What They SayKeitaro Urashima is the only boy living at the Hinata House, an all-girl dorm. Despite the fact that he's kind of a screw-up, the girls are climbing all over ea...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kazui Kazumi (created by: Katayama Kyoichi)Translated by:N/AAdapted by:What They SayA sweet high school romance between an average guy and a beautiful girl has just gotten underway. But tragedy ensues when the girl falls ill w...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ken AkamatsuTranslated by:David UryAdapted by:What They SayBehind every great man is a great artificial intelligence. Hitoshi Kobe is a poor student, a bad athlete and may be the unluckiest man alive... though he does have a k...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Jun LennonTranslated by:Andrew CunninghamAdapted by:What They SayEnergetic teenager Shuichi Shindo is the lead singer and songwriter for the smash-hit pop band, Bad Luck. He's recently moved in with his older boyfriend, Eiri Y...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yumi Tohma / Kosuke Fujishima and Hidenori MatsubaraTranslated by:Camella NiehAdapted by:What They SayThe ReviewEach time I find myself enjoying another entry in the Oh My Goddess! canon, I get this feeling in the back of my ...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:PLUS / Sung-jae ParkTranslated by:Taesoon Kang and Derek Kirk KimAdapted by:Taesoon Kang and Derek Kirk KimWhat They SayJoonho Suk has just moved to Seoul, South Korea, leaving his longtime crush Sae-un in Suwon. Lovesick and...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Youka NittaTranslated by:Melanie SchoenAdapted by:What They SayLife reflects art for Iwaki and Katou, two hugely famous adult film stars who are considering retirement from their sordid careers.
However, when they're invited...
Creative Talent
Writer/Artist: Kanae Hazuki
Translated by: Kinami Watabe
Adapted by: AJ Glasser
What They Say
Some say forbidden fruit is the sweetest! Voices of Love serves up a steaming-hot collection of five romantic, passionate, sexy stories a...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Writer: Narise Konohara / Artist: Nanao SaikawaTranslated by:Douglas W. Dlin and IoriAdapted by:What They SayHaving lost his memory in an accident, Tohru Takahisa is taken in by Fujishima, an older man claiming to be his fri...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Otsu-ichiTranslated by:Agnes YoshidaAdapted by:Django WexlerWhat They SayA girl creates a cell phone in her imagination, from which she can communicate with others...
A young boy discovers his new friend has the power to heal...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Mishio SukazawaTranslated by:Catherine BarracloughAdapted by:Janet Harvey and Paul WitcoverWhat They SayDuan Surk, a struggling 16-year-old level-2 fighter and Check, a curious flying lizard, join forces with Agnis, a beautifu...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Mizumi Takaoka / Yukariko JissohjiTranslated by:Translation by DesignAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayTomoyuki was headed to England for work, but during an attempted robbery he is rendered unconscious. When he opens his eyes he\'s ...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Writer: Satoru Kannagi / Artist: Hotaru OdagiriTranslated by:Allison Markin PowellAdapted by:What They SayNot only is Yuichi the most mysterious, sought-after guy at school, he\'s got an excellent shot at getting into any pr...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Takimoto TatsuhikoTranslated by:Lindsey AkashiAdapted by:Laura WyrickWhat They SayTwenty-two-year-old Satou, a college dropout and aficionado of anime porn, knows a little secret ? or at least he thinks he does! Believe it or ...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hitori NakanoTranslated by:Bonnie ElliottAdapted by:What They SayAn instant bestseller when it was first published in Japan, Train Man became a multimedia sensation, generating a smash-hit TV series, a blockbuster film, and mu...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Tohru KaiTranslated by:Andrew CunninghamAdapted by:What They SayKarin isn\'t like all the other teenage girls. Once a month, she experiences intense bleeding - from her nose! Karin is from a family of vampires who love to suck...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Akira KanbeTranslated by:Sachiko SatoAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayKazumi is the beautiful head of a design office, and he\'s head over heels for the younger Yajima, one of the top workers at the building next door. But Yajima is...
I have a severe weakness for two things: men in suits, and men in suits who know how to use neckties as handcuffs.Creative TalentWriter/Artist: Yukio Takamura / An KanaeTranslated by: Misa KayeAdapted by: N/AWhat They SayTsukasa met an unknown man in a ho...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Aki Morimoto/Tsubaki Enomoto Translated by:Gemma CollingeAdapted by:What They SayKanae Hayakawa is pretty, popular, and sought after. What could possibly be wrong with his life? Everything. Though he's known as the "Cool B...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Koge-Donbo and othersTranslated by:Ken WakitaAdapted by:What They SayWhat happens when an alien hybrid cat-eared girl with aspirations of becoming the next idol super star lands on earth?
First of all, she discovers that she ...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Junichi FujisakuTranslated by:Camellia NiehAdapted by:What They SayIn the not-too-distant future of 2032, the frontier dividing humans and machines has been crossed. Crimes comitted by flesh-and-metal cyborgs are investigated ...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ken AkamatsuTranslated by:Hajime HondaAdapted by:What They SayDon't touch that wand! Ten-year-old-prodigy Negi Springfield has just graduated from magic academy. He dreams of becoming a master wizard. Instead he's sent to Japa...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kouji SeoTranslated by:David UryAdapted by:David UryWhat They SayYamato is ready for a fresh start, and where better than in the hustle and bustle of Tokyo? So when his aunt invites him to stay rent-free in her big-city boardi...
As Japan opens its doors to the world, will a seventeen year old kendo prodigy be enough to save Tokyo from the wrath of Count Dracula himself? Brought to you by Hideyuki Kikuchi of Vampire Hunter D fame, this novel is one to put on your reading lis...
The Review!Disclaimer: You may think that I concentrate more on the negative here. Once you consider the source (me, a full-blood LoveHina otaku) I thought that a more critical review would be more realistic. However, I truly mean what I say here so d...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Writer: Chuck Austen / Artist: Otsuka HirokiTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:What They SayMeet Bud Waterston, a decent looking guy who happens to be in full hormonal bloom. He\'s on his way to college, and drools over the sexual li...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Writer: Kideyuki Kurata / Artist: Shutaro YamadaTranslated by:Steve BallatiAdapted by:What They SayNot Your Average Bookworm
Yomiko Readman\'s love for literature goes far beyond any run-of-the-mill bookworm\'s! In fact, she...
The Review!The Shindig:
Those who've seen the LoveHina TV series will know what to expect from this zany, lovable series, as this is a continuation of Keitaro's saga taking place some time in the Hina universes' future. With that said, anyone wit...
It’s sort of a Pretty Woman story… except Julia Roberts is a Japanese boy whose an actor, not a hooker. Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kyoko Akitsu / Tooko MiyagiTranslated by:Translation by DesignAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayA contract mar...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kyoichi KatayamaTranslated by:Akemi WegmüllerAdapted by:What They SayAffectionately known as "Sekachu" in Japan, Katayama's novel depicts a sweet high school romance between an average guy and a beautiful girl. But tragedy ens...
What They SayIf you make a wish on Christmas Eve will it come true?
It\'s Christmas, and at the Hinata Apartments, that means gifts, parties and inevitably utter chaos!
While sneaking around searching for gifts, Kaolla and Sara discover a letter in Naru...
What They SayA sweet natured romantic comedy series that throws a bit of THREE\'S COMPANY into the mix, LOVEHINA is the story of Keitaro, a befuddled young student who hopes to attend Tokyo University. In the meantime, he searches for his lost love and w...
What They SayAnimation \'LoveHina\' is on TV Tokyo Network. This is the Christmas special which was on the air on Dec. 24, 2000. It contains the episode from the special. A heart-squeezing love story. As a initial pressing special feature, it will come w...
The Review!Just when you thought the series was over, along comes a very nice OVA to put under the tree.
Audio:
I listened to the Japanese track for my review. Clear, crisp audio is a good way to describe the sound quality. There were no dropouts of any ...
What They SayThe final chapter of Ken Akamatsu’s best selling anime and manga series, LoveHina has arrived! Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the Hot Spring! Keitaro and Naru have finally begun college life at Tokyo University! After ...
What They SayBased on the best selling comic book series by Ken Akamatsu! The LoveHina romantic comedy continues to win over new fans as Keitaro attempts to keep his promise to his long lost love and enter the prestigious Tokyo University! But who is thi...
What They SayIt’s Christmas at Hinata Inn, which means gifts, parties, and utter chaos! While sneaking around for gifts, Su and Sara discover a letter in Naru’s room, \"I always loved…\", What does this mean? Who does Naru love?! The plo...
The Review!I've got to agree that is definitely one of the funniest anime I've ever seen. I was laughing the whole time. I'm glad Bandai got this one state side fast because it is an excellent series.
Audio:
The Japanese language track was very good. ...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Akihiro ItoTranslated by:Laura Jackson and Yoko KobayashiAdapted by:What They SayTake the X-Files, mix in some Buffy and Baywatch, and you've got Geobreeders! Kagura Security is a group fo give beautiful women and one lucky ma...
Creative Talent
Writer/Artist: Tow Ubukata
Translated by: Translation by Design
Adapted by: Translation by Design
What They Say
The youth of Tatsumiya Island lived ordinary lives, but their peaceful existence was all a lie. The invasion of the Fes...
What They SayThe Review!Episode #25! This must be a special episode for home release. It?s too good to end from episode #24.
Audio:
There?s no problem with audio. The audio sounded very clear with no distortion.
Video:
As expected from a region 2 rel...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Aoi Futaba, Kurenai KitsubaTranslated by:Adapted by:What They SayMizuki is a popular male fashion model with a promising future. When the mysterious Haruno sees him. She wants to make him the centerpiece of her company\'s late...
Debut Manga Novel Line Includes Karma Club, Slayers, and CLAMP School Case Files: Paranormal Investigators
Los Angeles, CA (March 3, 2004)--TOKYOPOP Inc. is pleased to unveil the latest addition to its rapidly growing publishing family--an innovative new...
What They SayAs one of the most talked-about romantic comedies, LoveHina\'s renown originates in its hilarious predicaments involving college entrance exams, childhood crushes, bath shenanigans and flying sea turtles.
With the \'LoveHina Best Collecti...
What They SayOne of the funniest anime of all time! After being rejected twice from Tokyo University, hapless Keitaro Urashima becomes the manager of an all-girls apartment complex! But will he be able to concentrate on his studies? Could one of his tenan...
What They SayOne of the funniest anime of all time! After being rejected twice from Tokyo University, hapless Keitaro Urashima becomes the manager of an all-girls apartment complex! But will he be able to concentrate on his studies? Could one of his tenan...
What They SayShinobu searches for life\'s ultimate question! What would a person\'s first kiss be like? Meanwhile, the gang at the Hinata Inn have been partying a little too much these days! With a huge bill to pay… can they find a way to earn enoug...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Story by: Sunao Yoshida / Art by: Kiyo KyujoTranslated by:Beni Axia ConradAdapted by:Christine BoylanWhat They SayIn a dark and distant future... Armageddon has giving rise to the fabled Second Moon--and a perpetual war bet...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Akihiro ItoTranslated by:Laura Jackson and Yoko KobayashiAdapted by:What They SayThe basis for the hit Geobreeders anime! This is the story of the Kagura Security Company: six lunatics who occassionally act as detectives... wh...
A couple of hiccups aside, Faust Volume 1 is a compelling read that's worth every penny of its premium MSRP.Creative TalentWriter/Artist:CLAMP, Takeshi Obata, Ueda Hajime, NISIOISIN, Yun Kouga, take, and Kouhei KadonoTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:N/AWhat Th...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Akita Yoshinobu/Sawada HajimeTranslated by:Brendan FrayneAdapted by:What They SayThe sorcerer Orphen is on a magic-for-hire mission, and along with his wand-wielding understudy and bone headed companion, he must retrieve a mag...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Inagaki Misao (based on Takahashi Hiroshi's film the RingTranslated by:Naomi KokuboAdapted by:What They SayEveryone knows about urban legends, those stories that seem implausible, like they could never really happen. But what ...
What They SayIt\'s spring break, LoveHina style!
Naru, Keitaro, and Mutsumi have taken the entrance exam for Tokyo U yet again! However, before the results are announced, Keitaro disappears. Where did he go? Secretly concerned, Naru acts like she doesn\...
What They SayThe Review!LoveHina is one of the newest animes in Japan. It is currently still premiering on TV-Tokyo every week. The series is meant to have 26 episodes and follows the manga of the same name written by Ken Akamatsu. It falls into the genr...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Matsuyama SeijiTranslated by:BunnyBotXAdapted by:What They SayMifune Densuke just enrolled in the exclusive Zashono academy. He's eager to participate in extracurricular activities, but he never expected to join the mysterious...
The Review!Technical Review
English Dub- D+
Japanese Dub- A
Picture Quality- A
Soundtrack- C+
English Voice acting/dubbing
The English voice acting for LoveHina is not that good. The voice acting director decided to give Su an English accent and Kitsun...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Mattsu / Asu TsubakiTranslated by:Adapted by:What They SayA raunchy harem comedy in the vein of LoveHina! He Is My Master follows the day-to-day life of Yoshitaka, a 14-year-old pervert with a major superiority complex and ...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ryo Ikehata / Chizu HashiiTranslated by:John ThomasAdapted by:N/AWhat They SaySuffering from extreme amnesia, high school student Saya Otonoshi can\'t remember anything from her life beyond the last year. Living with a foster ...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Matsuri AkinoTranslated by:Mike KieflAdapted by:Patrick NeighlyWhat They SayA pair of young aspiring mystery writers tries to crack the most bizarre, baffling, and hilarious cases around them. But as clues often lead to a dead...
Pretty standard fare marked by some unintended moments of hilarity.
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Y ou Shiizaki / Kumiko SasakiTranslated by: Bianca JarvisAdapted by:N/AWhat They Say"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder," so goes the old a...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Sakaki Ichiro / Yabuki GoTranslated by:Alethea NibleyAdapted by:What They SayFifteen years ago, a set of twins - a girl and a boy - was born to the king of Linevan. Shortly after their birth, a prophecy foretold that when the ...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Otsuichi/Tsuzuki SetsuriTranslated by:Yuko FukamiAdapted by:Carol FoxWhat They SayTsuzuki Setsuri, creator of Broken Angels, and Otsuichi, author of the Pop Fiction novel Calling You, have crafted a beautifully rendered collec...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Nakamura ShingikuTranslated by:Katherine SchillingAdapted by:Katherine SchillingWhat They SayMisaki, struggling to pass his college entrance exams, is in need of a tutor to help pump up his failing grades. Unfortunately, his o...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kyoko HashimotoTranslated by:Christine SchillingAdapted by:What They SayDetermined to start a new life away from all the rumors and nicknames, Aria transfers to a new school - only to find that thanks to the nosy boys of the s...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Sae AmatsuTranslated by:Monica Seya ChinAdapted by:Erin BlackmoreWhat They SayKazuya is a normal guy who discovers the secret identity of a space alien named Hina, who comes from the Planet of Light. She is a member of the Gua...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Takuji Ichikawa / Sai Kawashima / Yoko IinoTranslated by:Terry GallagherAdapted by:Terry GallagherWhat They SayWhen Takumi\'s wife suddenly returns from the grave, he can\'t believe his eyes. As he starts digging deeper and de...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Various Artists (concept: Broccoli)Translated by:Koji Tajii / Satsuki YamashitaAdapted by:What They SaySaving the galaxy... one planet at a time!
The Angel Troupe is just about done with their current mission to deliver over ...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Various ArtistsTranslated by:Mayumi KobayashiAdapted by:What They SayCan a group of young, borderline-talented artists churn out their independent comics before a big festival? Will they ever have a hit? And more importantly, ...
The Review!After reading the original manga up to vol.7 (luckly it is got a bilingual press) and patiently waiting for the DVD release, finally R1 DVD owners are able to enjoy this hit anime series. I'll focus on the disc quality, comparisons with the man...
What They SayJust when you thought it was safe to go back in the Hot Springs! The laughs and romance of all three LoveHina movies (Christmas, Spring, Again) have all been collected into one DVD box set! Follow the life of Keitaro and his quest to fulfill...
Things are always changing in the fast paced anime world, and we just got confirmation from Bandai Entertainment that the LoveHina Christmas Movie has been pushed up in its release date. Previously scheduled for a 12/03/2002 release date, it\'s now set f...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ohkawa Nanase & Nekoi Mick (CLAMP)Translated by:Ray YoshimotoAdapted by:What They SayHinata Asahi is a high school student who lives alone with only her teddy bears to keep her company. Her life becomes much more exciting when...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Min-Woo HyungTranslated by:Youngju RyuAdapted by:What They SayThis slipcased volume uses special printing techniques and high-quality paper to present the artist's work as it was meant to be viewed. It includes never-before-se...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Seino ShizuruTranslated by:Aya MatsunagaAdapted by:What They SayLet The Games Begin
Some people will do anything to realize their dreams... even if it means disguising a girl as a boy so she can play on a famous boy's basketba...
The Review!Being a fan of the mangas, the LoveHina TV series sparked a little interest in me, but after watching all the episodes on the disc, my enthusiasm dropped. It wasn't what I expected at first but it's something some people who came from the mang...
What They SayJust when you thought it was safe to go back in the Hot Spring! Keitaro and Naru have finally begun college life at Tokyo University! After a long period of studying, bizarre happenings, random trips, and misunderstandings upon misunderstandi...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Keiko TakemiyaTranslated by:Dawn LaabsAdapted by:What They SayThe future. Having driven Terra to the brink of environmental collapse, humanity decides to reform itself by ushering in the age of Superior Domination (S.D.), a sy...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yasuhiro NightowTranslated by:Justin BurnsAdapted by:What They SayVASH THE STAMPEDE RISES AGAIN!
It's been two years since the mysterious and super-nice gunman went into hiding, and the people of this desert planet are sufferi...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Mori Shinnosuke (Concept: Sasaki Mutsumi & Dengeki G's Magazine)Translated by:Kay BertrandAdapted by:What They SaySusumu Arisaka has just turned 18, and that means he can move out of the orphanage and into his childhood home. ...
What They SayIn true \'love conquers all\' fashion, LoveHina Again returns to win the hearts of all those anime romantics out there with a hilarious new storyline and a brand new moving soundtrack, \"LoveHina Again.\" Original by series composer Mits...
What They SayKeitaro, Naru, and Mutsuki are about to take the Tokyo University entrance exams again. Everyone is hopeful and in high spirits, but Keitaro falls asleep during the test!
Fearing the prospect of failing yet again, Keitaro runs away where his ...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Matsuri Kouzuki / Naduki KoujimaTranslated by:Kelly QuineAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayMiyori finds himself stuck with the job of finding all the angels\' children who have become lost in the human world. When Miyori stumbles on ...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yukine Honami / Satosumi TakaguchiTranslated by:Melanie SchoenAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayOrie Nakano\'s girlfriend is cheating on him with two other men! One is the mysteriously untouchable Tatsumi, and the other is the basket...
What They SayAttempting to fulfill a promise to his childhood sweetheart, Keitaro Urashima is determined to enter Tokyo University! After being rejected twice, he decides to leave home and stay at his grandmothers apartment complex to study. But when he a...
According to both the TOKYOPOP site and Amazon, according to a find by H.M. Murdock, TOKYOPOP will begin releasing the first of two LoveHinanovels in April 2006.
What They SayFans of the popular anime romance comedy LoveHina are treated to an all vocal soundtrack, as the gals of Hinata Inn take center stage with their own character-based songs. The Review!FeaturesReview Equipment
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ritsu NatsumizuTranslated by:Issei ShimizuAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayKeiichi Kuroda is a wealthy but selfish man who loaned his ex-boyfriend a large sum of money and is expecting payback. Kaoru Otowa needs 5 million yen by the...
When Shu is reunited with her ex, will she find true love, or just empty sex?Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Mitsuki OdaTranslated by:Ari WerryAdapted by:AJ GlasserWhat They SayTwins Shun and Shu have no luck in love. However, a chance encounter reunites for...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Minoru ToyodaTranslated by:David and Eriko WalshAdapted by:What They SayLove Roma is a story of love at first sight - literally. When Hoshino sees Hegishi for the first time, he asks her to be his girlfriend. Shocked, Negishi ...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Mizuno Ryo/Sasameyuki JunTranslated by:Brendan FrayneAdapted by:What They SayThis party boy is an unlikely hero, but the gods have chosen him.
Few would consider Louie to be a sorcerer - after all, what kind of "sorcerer" spen...
Sometimes, there's a perk or two to running the site. One of those perks is the rare couple of times when the studios put out a really nice looking review package to try and drum up some good interest and buzz. You hear these with the Hollywood studios of...
What They SayA thief has stolen the rent money of Hinata Inn and everyone panics. Meanwhile, a mysterious woman appears in Hinata with her pet alligator, wreaking havoc all across town!
Then, Naru becomes a celebrity idol, which leads to Keitaro worryin...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Artist: Yoshitaka Amano Text: Anri Ito and Junichi ImuraTranslated by:Rachel NachtAdapted by:What They SayYoshitaka Amano has been praised around the world for his lush watercolors and evocative work dealing with myth and l...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kouhei Kadono / Masayuki TakanoTranslated by:Andrew CunninghamAdapted by:Adam ArnoldWhat They SayMeet the all-new, all-different Boogiepop! When a female student is abducted and on the verge of being raped, Boogiepop rushes o...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yuya AokiTranslated by:Rando AyamineAdapted by:Kathy BridgesWhat They SayThis novel delves deeper into the story of Kakeru, the young boy whose life is turned upside-down when he meets a group of super-powered teenagers on the...
What They SayNow that Keitaro has been more or less accepted as the new manager of the Hinata Apartments, his daily routine has been anything but routine!
Failing their entrance exams for Tokyo U, Keitaro and Naru unexpectedly head off towards Kyoto to ...
The Review!This one was a breath of fresh air.
I usually don't like Shoujo stuff, or anything where a geeky kid is put in a place with a lot of cute girls. Like, I don't like Tenchi. But LoveHina I enjoyed. I don't know hwy. Was it becasue Kaitaro w...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Writer: Shouji Gatou / Artist: ShikidoujiTranslated by:Duane JohnsonAdapted by:Ben ArntzWhat They SayJindai High School was a relatively safe place, right up until Sousuke Sagaka transferred there. A total nut, he wreaks havoc...
What They SayKeitaro Urashima is trying for the 3rd time to get into Tokyo University, the most prestigious University in Japan. Why? Because of a promise he has made to a girl when they were both children. But that was long ago and he has forgotten who t...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kaho MiyasakaTranslated by:Akira Watanabe/Kelly Sue DeConnickAdapted by:What They SayThe age-old dilemma of choosing between your friend and the one you love is the lesson for the day for these bubbly high schoolers. 16-year-o...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yagami YuTranslated by:Eiko McGregorAdapted by:What They SayElf stripping, but for all the right reasons!
An actress, a martial arts expert and a military specialist are magically transported to a strange land, filled with ma...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kazura MatsumotoTranslated by:Digital Manga PublishingAdapted by:Digital Manga PublishingWhat They SayAkira Togawa is a normal teenager: he goes to an average high school, he plays video games, he’s in love with his step...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ichiro Sakaki/Yukinobu AzumiTranslated by:Paul KottaAdapted by:What They SayFourteen years ago, a dark and devastating prophecy was revealed: a girl will bring about destruction and death and the world will lie in ruins. A dec...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yuki KureTranslated by:Mai IharaAdapted by:What They SayEvery few years, the prestigious Seiso Academy holds a prominent musical competition, and only the very best are allowed to participate. Though all are eligible to apply,...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:George AsakuraTranslated by:David and Eriko WalshAdapted by:What They SayFive Letters... Five chances at love. When a librarian receives a love letter hidden in one of her books, she finds a very unlikely reading partner. The ...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Somei Yoshino/Takaura RohTranslated by:Kitty MediaAdapted by:What They SayFrom tailing your spouse to walking your dog - no job is too small!
Mari Kudoh and his partner Yoichi are drop-dead gorgeous "Handymen", as they prefer ...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kenichi SonodaTranslated by:Dana Lewis & Toren SmithAdapted by:What They SayRally and Minnie-May are two teen girls running a weapons shop in Chicago…but they have a side business as bounty hunters! Though their main ta...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Mori KotaroTranslated by:Misato SakamotoAdapted by:What They SayMeet Pam Akumachi, an energetic 13-year-old junior high student who has just turned into ...a little devil! One day, when Pam and her friends try to summon the \"...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Tsuda MiyokoTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayKei Yoshikawa is a feisty young boy, troubled by problems at home and annoyed at school. One day after a sudden fainting spell, Kei is examined by the doctor and given sh...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Youka NittaTranslated by:Amelia CantlayAdapted by:What They SayThis is a full color art book dedicated to yaoi by Youka Nitta, creator of Embracing Love. Inside are lavishly illustrated pictures of Youka\'s work.The ReviewLet ...
Childhood friends reunited amidst the gossip of nosy neighbors - this is fun.Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ellie ManaharaTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayShusuke, a young man who works at a liquor store, is stunned when his high school crush Ats...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ai HasukawaTranslated by:Melanie SchoenAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayWhen Takashi Okumura hired Kei Yamashiro, an interior designer, to fix up his place, he never expected to pick up a lover at the same time! But the two have pre...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Rie HonjyoTranslated by:Vivian ChienAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayInori is a popular guy amongst the ladies in his university, but lately he keeps getting dumped. Cause unknown, Inori decides to drink away his troubles with his g...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hiroshi OhnogiTranslated by:Rhys MosesAdapted by:What They SayThe ReviewPackaging:
One of the main things that attracted me to the RahXephon anime was its beautiful artwork- vibrant colors, clean lines, gorgeous backdrops, and...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kazuki SakurabaTranslated by:Andrew CunninghamAdapted by:Laura WyrickWhat They SayThe year is 1924, the place, Sauville, a small European country neatly tucked beside the Alps... Kazuya Kujo has been studying abroad at the pre...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Shiuko KanoTranslated by:Adrienne WebberAdapted by:Adrienne WebberWhat They SayAoi Ichimura is a member of the Yakuza family known as the Hanagumi (or \"Flower Clan\"). Aoi has a reputation as a tough macho-man with guts to sp...
Yes, I know. Two weeks have passed and not a single column. I have an excuse. Trust me, it's a good one. Ok, not really a good one, its more the fact that I'm horrible when it comes to time management and schoolwork begins to interfere with freelance ...
Dani\'s got a double update this morning from the UK as he brings one series to a conclusion. Released by Beez back in February and March of 2005, check out his thoughts on LoveHina Vol. #5 (of 6) and LoveHina Vol. #6 (of 6).
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hideki KakinumaTranslated by:Gretchen KernAdapted by:What They SayDelve deeper into the Junk Force universe with the first novelization of the hard hitting sci/fi manga! Follow the trials and tribulations of Liza, Wooty, Mill...
What They SayThe gang winds up on an island. Sounds like a fun vacation right? Well, it would be, except that the island happens to be haunted! Naru has become possessed by an evil spirit that haunts the island. And the spirit is out for vengeance. And gu...
What They SayThe good news? Keitaro has been more or less accepted as the new manager of the Hinata Apartments.
The bad news? He failed his latest entrance exams. So, to boost his spirits, he decides to take a short trip to Kyoto . Naru, depressed and d...
The Review!Audio:
For this DVD I reviewed the Japanese language track. The audio was very clear and I heard no kind of distortion or problems. It was very clean and easy to listen to.
Video:
Damn good transfer. A newer series like this always goes over...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Satomi YamagataTranslated by:Andrew MarshallAdapted by:What They SayThe prequel to Fake Fur!
During the summer of his second year in high school, Maki Sonoda found love for the first time in the arms of his cram school teache...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Naduki KoujimaTranslated by:Ikoi HiroeAdapted by:What They SayBreaking all the rules... Ryuya was only trying to finish his University courses when he caught the eye of the wealthy and gorgeous Orito. As President of the prest...
What They SayKeitaro\'s survived explosions, misunderstandings, being marooned on deserted islands (several times!), Kaolla\'s inventions, meddling relatives and friends, but he is not closer to finding out who the girl is to whom he made the infamous \'T...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hiroyuki MoriokaTranslated by:Sue ShambaughAdapted by:Benjamin ArntzWhat They SayPrincess of the Empire: Planet Martine is suddenly attacked! The alien invaders are known as the Abh. They are of human origin, but have been gen...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist: Courtney Love and D.J. MilkyTranslated by: Christine Schilling and Hyun-Joo KimAdapted by: N/AWhat They SayThis anthology includes four new manga stories, 30 pages from the upcoming novel, and a sneak peak from the upcoming P...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yuu WataseTranslated by:Lillian OlsenAdapted by:What They SayThe ReviewPACKAGING
Talk about provocative front cover! It features a freshly unwrapped naked Night with a card labeled "Present for You" between his lips (don't wor...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Shiuko KanoTranslated by:Ari WerryAdapted by:Jessica StewartWhat They SayTough guys need love, too! This tale of tough love revolves around the bittersweet romance between four tough guys: Yoshino, Sachi, Tamotsu, and Sora.
T...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ishida Ira/Aritou SenaTranslated by:Duane JohnsonAdapted by:What They SayWelcome to IKEBUKURO WEST GATE PARK where the miniskirts are short and the trendy guys and girls mix it up all night long. Makoto knows he's gonna rule N...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Writer: Tatsuya Hamazaki / Illustrations: Rei IzumiTranslated by:Naomi KokuboAdapted by:What They SayAI buster follows the adventures of Albireo, as he plays a beta version of what will soon be known as \"The World.\" In his j...
This is the start of a gritty cop drama, and I like it!Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Saki Aido / Chiharu NoroTranslated by:Translation by DesignAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayShiba is a detective in the fifth anti-organized crime division of the Tokyo Metropol...
The Review!Welcome to my first review! Please bear with me.
Audio:
I listened to the Japanese track for my review, which I found easy to listen to. There was no kind of noise distortion that I could pick up. The dialogue was very easy to hear, even with...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Wolfgang and Heike HohlbeinTranslated by:Barbara Guggemos and Stafford HemmerAdapted by:What They SayKim is an average schoolboy who hates math but loves to read the latest copy of \"Star Fighter.\" His daydreaming life spiral...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:YukimuraTranslated by:Sachiko SatoAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayAkida is truly miserable. After three years, he\'s been reunited with Nao, who has succeeded as a patisserie and is now a formidable rival at Akida\'s department sto...
What They SaySummer time is almost over and the gang takes a well deserved vacation. But when Naru becomes possessed by an evil spirit, it is up to Keitaro to save her soul.
Due to a misunderstanding, Naru ditches Keitaro and hangs out with Seta at the ...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Aoi Futaba / Kurenai Mitsuba Translated by:Kitty MediaAdapted by:Kitty MediaWhat They SaySui is a brand new student at boarding school. His dorm master is Daira, a sexy stud college student called \"King.\" Sui develops a c...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Shizuru SeinoTranslated by:Adrienne BeckAdapted by:What They SayChiemi Yusa\'s high school record is far from perfect. She\'s already been suspended twice for fighting, and she\'s not even half-way through her first year! In d...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:You TakumiTranslated by:Sachiko SatoAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayProfessional male model Juuzou has a sweet, sweet lover. Juuzou used to be the kind of guy who had an eye for beautiful men, but after meeting his doctor-friend Mi...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Lee Hyeon-SookTranslated by:Dongjin OhAdapted by:Barb Lien-CooperWhat They SayMiss Jung is a young, pretty new high school teacher. Handsome, dark, and mysterious, Ryu Min flunked his senior year and is now an adult student in...
A student/teacher boy’s love story full of sex, lies, and video tapes (all right, not really lies, but I wanted to use the quote).Creative TalentWriter/Artist: Akemi TakaidoTranslated by: Ken WakitaAdapted by: Ken WakitaWhat They SayAsahina-sensei i...
Dani\'s continuing to work his way through this franchise as he\'s in OVA territory now with the 05/16/2005 release of the LoveHina Spring Special from MVM in the UK.
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Narise KonoharaTranslated by:Kelly QuineAdapted by:What They SayAfter leading anything but a fashionable collegiate life, Kaitani is entering his third year at a major cosmetics company. His boss is the Adonis, Fujiwara. Altho...
Dani Moure is continuing his trek through Akamatsu\'s series as it makes its way into the hands of UK fans. This week, he\'s got a look at the 11/01/2004 release of LoveHina Vol. #3 from MVM.
Dani\'s coming up with an odd one today that\'s a few years in the making for our UK readers with the 01/28/2008 release of LoveHina Again from MVM Entertainment.
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Keiichi SigsawaTranslated by:Andrew CunninghamAdapted by:Maya BohnhoffWhat They SayThe world is not beautiful, therefore it is. And destination is a state of mind... Kino wanders around the world on the back of Hermes, her unu...
What They SayMysteries abound at the Hinata Apartments. When the rent money vanishes Detective Kitsune takes the case. Then there\'s a mysterious woman who appears when the moon is red. Her behaviour is rather odd, and now that you mention it she looks a ...
What They SayVampires, Robots, Sorcery... And that\'s all before gym class! Wizard-in-training Negi Springfield is only 10 years old, but he also happens to be the newest English teacher at the all-girl Mahora Academy. Too bad a bachelor\'s degree and an ...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Tatsumi KaiyaTranslated by:Sachiko SatoAdapted by:N/AWhat They Say
With computers being so much a part of people's lives nowadays, we can safely say that this is the era of the nerd. Nerds rule! Well, not all of them. As th...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yuzuha OugiTranslated by:C PellikkaAdapted by:What They SayMomoki Asuka and Momoki Yui are two stepbrothers who were the best of friends until an unfortunate incident one summer's day. Ever since then, Yui has avoided Asuka at...
What They SayVampires, Robots, Sorcery... And that\'s all before gym class! Wizard-in-training Negi Springfield is only 10 years old, but he also happens to be the newest English teacher at the all-girl Mahora Academy. Too bad a bachelor\'s degree and an ...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Minase MasaraTranslated by:J WangAdapted by:What They SayHigh school art teacher Jun Usami has loved his best friend, Ryuuta, since they were high school students. Unbeknownst to Jun, Ryuuta\'s younger brother, Takumi Kajiwara...
Bringing our initial look at this franchise property that\'s coming over in October, Julie Rosato took the time to read the novel version for us and provide some thoughts on it for Viz Media\'s release of Socrates in Love.
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kazusa TakashimaTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:What They SayMeet Emba and Yuuen, two very different heirs to two very different warring clans. When they meet, it's love at first sight...and a wild romantic odyssey is about to unf...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Tachibana YukataTranslated by:Adrienne BeckAdapted by:What They SayYuki has a big crush on Yabe, but Yabe has decided the only girl he will ever seriously date is Motoko. So what\'s the problem? Yuri and Mokoto are friends, an...
Soon you will be able to hear all the sounds of MAKE LOVE! In your car, your bedroom, or just about anywhere! Everybody's favorite actor Bruce Campbell (currently stealing scenes in SKY HIGH), who has fought evil in a large number of B-movies, invaded the...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kiyo UedaTranslated by:Melanie SchoenAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayNao is a high school student with a secret he carefully hides from everybody: he\'s fallen in love with his close friend, Hira. One day, Hira tells Nao that he lo...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kazuhiko MishimaTranslated by:Melanie SchoenAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayKikuchi, a lonely bookstore clerk, can\'t help but wonder about Kajinoki, a regular customer of the shop. With each visit, he longs to see Kajinoki again a...
By Madeline ColeI know I\'m a day or so late, but I was recovering from that god awful
Funimation Lupin dub\' but more on that later! Well, I\'m sure what everyone
wants to hear is the industry news \' so here it is, in order of appearance:
Oh,...
One of the questions we\'ve gotten continuously since listing the Spring Movie is, just what extras are on there to warrant a purchase? Well, this is going to be a tough one for some people as there is definitely something on there I know a number of peop...
In this novelized version of the manga by the same name, Shuu, Taiga, and their brothers learn to get along in their most unusual family.
Creative Talent:
Writer/Artist: Akira Sugeno and Etsumi Ninomiya
Translation: Misay Kaye
Adaptation: Misa Kaye
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Danielle's got a look at a recent novel from Digital Manga Publishing today as well with the June 2008 title Eternal Love by Mizumi Takaoka and Yukariko Jissohji.