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I Want To Become Her!
Anime/Manga Collections | December 17th 2009 by Kathleen Joy Ortigas
Note: Mature Content!A girl ends up living with a model she admires. Manga UpdatesBy: Chi-RanGroup Scanlating: LililiciousVolumes: One shotKaede's parent's went abroad and she was sent live with a distant relative, which happened to be Matsuri. Matsu read more
Arch Angels: Eye Candy…only not in the way you’re thinking
Asian Movie Pulse | December 17th 2009 by Tiger
I am a product of my generational influences. Which means that I have two great loves in life. Harry Potter and Power Rangers. It would have been sailor moon too but she was canceled due to a flagrant misunderstanding about her wardrobe. But otherwi read more
Review: Claymore vol.1-15 (Manga)
Ani-Gamers | December 15th 2009 by Evan
Medium: Manga Number of Volumes: 15 (as of 12/12/2009) Volumes Reviewed: 15 Genres: Action, Fantasy Author: Norihiro Yagi Licensed? Yes (Viz Media) Version Reviewed: Viz Shonen Jump Advanced GN release Released: 2001- (JPN), 2006- (UK/US) A read more
Manga Review: Liberty Liberty
The Multiverse's Archival Chambers | December 15th 2009 by D. Renee Bagby
Liberty Liberty! by Hinako TakanagaPublisher: TokyoPop BLUPrice: $12.99Genre: Boy's Love (BL), Drama, RomanceThemes: Television News, College, Cross-dressingRating: Older Teen 16+Volumes: 1ISBN: 978-1427816665Basic Premise:Itaru is down in the dumps. read more
'Gossip Girl'... The Comic Book?
worldwide studies agricultural | December 9th 2009 by taytcromw
Yen Press, who previously made headlines with their announcement of an official "Twilight" graphic novel in the works, will soon mine another teen-friendly property with a manga series based on Cecily von Ziegesar’s bestselling "Gossip Girl" novels read more
Ypulse Essentials: Gossip Girl Manga, MySpace Kills iMeem, McSwee…
Ypulse | December 9th 2009
'Gossip Girl' goes graphic (Yen Press will publish a manga based on the original series, to be serialized monthly in its Yen Plus anthology. Plus Will Shetterly releases his new vampire-themed YA novel for free via Lulu) (Robot6) (Boing Boing) - Teen read more
Manga Review: Shinshoku Kiss
The Multiverse's Archival Chambers | December 9th 2009 by D. Renee Bagby
Shinshoku KissPublisher: TokyoPopPrice: $9.99Genre: Urban Fantasy, Light Romance, ShoujoThemes: High School, Doll Making, Celestial MaidensRating: Older Teen 16+Volumes: 2ISBNs:978-1427803078978-1427804860Basic Premise:Kotoko Kashiwagi wants to be a read more
Quality and quantity
MangaBlog | December 8th 2009 by Brigid Alverson
ICv2 posts the latest sales numbers from Diamond, and despite mutterings about the death of periodical comics, they seem to be doing just fine—in comics shops, that is, which is the market Diamond serves. Graphic novels have slipped since this time read more
Review: Karin the Blood-Giving Vampire (2005-2006)
Wicked Melody's Tavern | November 29th 2009 by Wicked Melody
Karin the Blood-Giving Vampire (2005-2006) is a Japanese teen vampire series based in contemporary Japan. It derives from the manga, Chibi Vampire, and the anime adaptation contains 24 episodes. Karin Maaka is the eldest daughter of a family of blood read more
Peacemaker JDrama Star Revealed
JEFusion | Japanese Entertainment Blog | November 25th 2009
Teen actor Kenta Suga (Akahana no Sensei, Churaumi Kara no Nengajo) will star in the TBS drama series "Shinsengumi PEACE MAKER," which will air in a late night time slot starting in January. This is Suga's first starring role in a series.The drama is read more
Green Lake’s Mockingbird Books and Finch Café
My Green Lake | November 24th 2009 by MyGreenLake
Welcome Heather, new My Green Lake writer! Heather is a fabulous and prolific yelper who has very kindly offered to share her Green Lake reviews with us as they go live. Her latest: Mockingbird Books and Finch Café – 4 stars 7220 Woodlawn Av read more
Wild Ones Vol 3 by Kiyo Fujiwara Manga Review
Manga Maniac Cafe | November 19th 2009 by Julie
Title: Wild Ones Vol 3 Author: Kiyo Fujiwara Publisher: Viz ISBN: 9781421516028 May Contain Spoilers Sachie is still adapting to her new life after moving in with her grandfather after the death of her mother. It’s not easy to adjust, read more
Astro Boy and some giveaways
MangaBlog | November 19th 2009 by Brigid Alverson
Joe McCulloch (Jog to most of his readers) has an interesting essay on Astro-Boy at comiXology. If that whets your appetite, check out Astro Boy Magazine, which is now bringing Astro Boy to your iPhone/iPod Touch. (Second link via Robot 6.) Congratul read more
Teen Non-Fiction: The Manga Artist's Workbook- Christopher Hart
4YA: Inspiration for Youth Advocates | November 16th 2009 by Andrea
When I first started working as a teen services librarian, I put up a designated bulletin board for my teen artists. Within days I was flooded with requests to display their artwork. While looking at their portfolios, I was overwhelmed by the number read more
キス×シス (2008) Kiss×sis
Acheter et Entretenir sa Tronçonneuse | November 12th 2009 by Ghidorah
Un film d’animation de Munenori Nawa Un jeune garçon est troublé parce que ses deux soeurs sont amoureuses de lui. Épisode pilote d’une adaptation pour la télévision d’un manga de Bow Ditama qui ne fut, finalement, jamais read more
UR FEARS, LET ME TASTE THEM
Stuff & Nonsense | November 8th 2009 by Lynn
Ink Exchange by Melissa Marr (Harper Teen, 2008).In the universe of Wicked Lovely, the Summer King has found his Queen and (even if things didn't turn out quite as anticipated) everything is pure bliss and sunshine ... unless you're part of the Dark read more
Dance in the Vampire Bund
Animatic Figmation | November 8th 2009 by Martin Gabel
I don’t do manga posts very often, because it’s unfortunately not very often that I actually buy manga. I find a bit of shame in reading scanlations, as I much prefer to read manga from the actual books. However, I can safely say tha read more
Manga Review: Yaya Puri
Timeless Grey | November 5th 2009 by Ram
Title: Yaya PuriAuthor: Hina MashiroRelease: MonthlyStatus: FinishedGenre: Slice of life, ComedyArt: BOriginality: BStory: BCharacters: BHumor: BAction: BImpression: This is about a little girl her unusual family with a mom that’s working as teen read more
Manga Character Cliches That Should Die: The Clueless Chick
Manga Vender | November 4th 2009 by julesnmoe
Continuing with this ongoing series of manga character cliches we wish to stop seeing, we will be looking into one that affects shoujo manga titles (and some shounen) very much: the clueless chick. The girl that zones out to collect her thoughts whe read more
Kannagi
DBZ ALLIANCE | November 4th 2009 by kashif salman
KannagiInfo:Size: +/- 75 Mb / Extension: Rmvb/ Status: COMPLETEDHost: MegaUploadDescription:taken from AniDBJin decided to use a piece of the sacred tree to carve a statue for his middle-school project and while moving it outside, it happens to touch read more
Manga Review - Lovesick Dead by Junji Ito
The Moon is a Dead World | November 4th 2009 by Ryne Barber
Lovesick DeadContinuing my fascination with all things done by Junji ito is Lovesick Dead, or Undying Love as it is sometimes called. The story is a short, one-volume affair dealing with a teen who moves back to his foggy old Japanese town and finds read more
Teen Research: Japanese Teens and Their Bedrooms
4YA: Inspiration for Youth Advocates | October 31st 2009 by Andrea
What? Japanese teens are messy and addicted to energy drinks too? Damn Cool Pics has posted an interesting selection of pictures of Japanese teenager's bedrooms. Their rooms are full of mess, energy drinks, manga books, unmade beds, and gadgets. read more
“A Drifting Life” by Yoshihiro Tatsumi (review)
Thirsty-Thursday.net | October 23rd 2009
A DRIFTING LIFE by Yoshihiro Tatsumi Yoshihiro Tatsumi’s A Drifting Life is an extensive, entertaining and enchanting autobiography of Mr. Tatsumi’s career as a frontrunner in modern manga. Spanning his childhood in a broken home with his compet read more
The Great Parenting War: Astro Boy & How Socialism is Cool!
State of the Nation | October 17th 2009 by Brandon
Last month I was motivated by the struggles of other parents in my Bible study class. It was most shocking to hear about the Teen video game "Sims 3" allowing sexual role playing, up to and including homosexual relationships. I wrote this post:http:/ read more
Hurry, hurry!
The Shady Glade | October 15th 2009 by Alyssa
Have you gotten in your nomination for the Cybils yet? I know, I know, I'm beating this topic over the head, but today is you absolute, no more chances, last minute chance to nominate those books you've read from the last year and think deserve and read more
20 Blogs Youth Advocates Should Be Reading:
4YA: Inspiration for Youth Advocates | October 13th 2009 by Andrea
The best and easiest way to keep on top of youth culture, is to read a diverse selection of blogs. If you are a professional who works with teens, you should be reading daily, at least two blogs from the following categories: technology, YA lit, vide read more
Dragon Ball: You’re Outta There!
Yellow Menace | October 8th 2009 by Alex Mayo
A parent finds that their kid is reading Dragon Ball and that there is nudity and sex jokes in it. Parent sflips their lid, school library pulls manga etc, etc. Now, I would let a 9-year-old read Dragon Ball, because I am cool like that. But I can se read more
Naruto: Rise of a Ninja
Naruto Manga | September 26th 2009 by naruto addicts
Developer(s): Ubisoft MontrealPublisher(s): UbisoftEngine: FoxPlatform(s): Xbox 360Release date(s): October 30, 2007 (North America), November 1, 2007 (Europe)Genre(s): Fighting/RPGMode(s): Single player/MultiplayerRating(s): ESRB: T (Teen)Media: DVD read more
Tutorials: My New Favorite Website--Howcast.com
4YA: Inspiration for Youth Advocates | September 16th 2009 by Andrea
Looking for a project idea? Need to learn a crafty skill really quick? Check out the wonderful Howcast.com. Howcast is a streaming video treasure box full of funky, and hilariously funny tutorial videos on just about every topic ima read more
Family
Travelling by Turtle | August 29th 2009 by Sarah Jayne
Ricky (top)Technically not family, but as good as. Ricky is my soul mate, best friend and boyfriend of 3 years. He's studying Chinese and Cultural Studies, which will involve a year in China, at which point I will have graduated so we plan to live in read more
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