Gosh, it’s been a long time since I’ve posted anything on the blog. We kind of have forgotten about this little baby until recently. I actually typed this post two weeks ago, but school life’s been really mean recently. So, here’s spam of some old news from Zero-sum, Ward and Gateau.
Before I continue though, here’s a little shout out by Naomii. “WE ARE IN DESPERATE NEED OF EDITORS!!” Most of the staff has been purged recently from inactivity so we need YOU to help us out!
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Ward
Hayabusa ~Sanada Dengeki Jyou~ by Matsunaga Kuuya
New series by, the mangaka who brought us Tokaidou Hisame and Tokaidou Hisame Kagerou, this fantasy story centers on Sarutobi Sasuke, a ninja and subordinate of Sanada Yukimura. The first chapter talks about Sanada and party being dragged into some riot by female slaves on a ship.
I’m a sucker for all historical drama, and Sengoku Jidai is sort of my forte (All hunky generals fighting for land is <3). SO, I’ll definitely buy this when the tankoubon comes out. Besides, it’s Matsunaga-sensei’s work. It has to be good right?
Inferno by Rinno Miki
Remember the post back in April on Inferno ? Well, the series ends with this issue. Does this mean it ends with just 3 chapters?
I just read the first chapter today, released by Wasuretai and I’ve got to say, the pacing of the story is so awkward. The dialogue doesn’t flow properly too. And Kiki what kind of name is that? sounds like such an emo icy ass too. Sadly, I am really disappointed with how the story started out. I understand that Kiki’s trying not to talk to people as much since his words are like curses. I guess I’m getting sick with all these melodramatic protagonist who thinks they’re the messiah of the world or something.
Oh yea, seems like the mangaka is Rino Miki, not Rinno Miki. From the artwork, it seems like they’re two separate artist.
Nokkin by Gunjou
First chapter was published in Ward issue 16 on the 16th of July by the mangaka who did Daidaiboshi and Shima Shima, two very cute series by the way.
Nokkin are people who are able to make magamono by blowing souls into objects. This is another fantasy story centered on a selfish little boy named Momo. One day, Momo invaded the residence of 6 very odd but jolly magamono…
Kakikake to Keshiin by Tashi
Tashi is a new upcoming mangaka whose other work; Inu to Watashi was also published under Ichijinsha but under Gateau instead. Zero-sum editor blog was promoting this title on an entry, so it must be good right? The tankoubon is out too.
This story is about the life of two very strange housemates; a cheeky kid named Ino and an anti-social grown-up called Roku. Ino, who was passed around from one relative to another, grew up in a city but one day he had to live in a rural area in an old and isolated house with a young man named Roku due to some problems with the relative…
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Zero-Sum
Any followers of di[e]ce -ダイスwill be glad to know that the series ended with the latest magazine (November’s issue) with chapter 42 if I’m not mistaken. Even though I’m sad that the series is ending so early, but my pocket’s glad that it doesn’t have to spend more money now. 😀
Haikyou Circle by Watanabe Yuuna/Yuuki Azusa (original)
According to Manga-Updates, Yuuki Azusa is the mangaka who did Apocripha/0, how true is it I don’t know…
Synopsis fresh from zero-sum’s page:
“My name is Midou Maria. But a year ago, my name was Ichinose Rei. This Ichinose Rei was a special existence. The worker force for Ichinose Group’s enterprise comprise of nearly half of the corporate town, Segawa. So Rei was that Ichinose family’s heir.
But that brilliant future was abruptly snatched away. Given a new name, gender and three hundred million, Rei was banished from Ichinose. Even though he or she, gender bender wtf has desire for revenge, but what can he do all alone? With death as his resolution, Maria roamed around the streets, only to land him in a ruin. In there, there is a community… It’s the secret base for juveniles!
Together with Yuuki Azusa and Tobe Yuuna, this is the start of a story on mutiny!!”
Ok, so gender bender and groups of kiddies going against people from corporate world? Sounds interesting enough, I guess I have to wait for the raws before I buy the book (when it’s out of course)!
Chitose Ochikochi by D.Kissan
Time was a thousand years ago, during Heian Period. A noble lady who has a slight eccentric sense and a noble young man who’s comparatively more understanding of the world, met one day. And unexpectedly exchanged letters…
With the elegant culture of Heian, they slowly move forward day by day.…
Seriously, is Zero-sum targeting my pocket these days? What’s with all these historical genres popping out? I’m going to be broke one day. From the summary, it sound like a texting love story happening during Heian, which is seriously cute by the way. What more it’s by D.Kissan. I bet there would be random, tear jerking moments in the manga. I can’t wait for the tankoubon to come out!
Goulart Kishidan by Sion
Seriously, the only reason I’m reviewing this because of this picture. Aren’t they pretty? Original story is by Miyajima Takumi, Goulart Kishidan is an original animation series made to commemorate Lantis‘ 10 year anniversary. The OVA is scheduled to be released this November. 😀
There was sudden appearance of some mysterious monster called Archon and they’re threatening the existence of human beings. The only people who have the ability to defeat them are in an elite group called Goulart Kishidan who wields the power of the Holy Grail. And the school to cultivate this group is called Goulart Gakuen.
For more information, just visit their main site here: http://goulart.jp/
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Gateau
I don’t know how many people know this but Ichijinsha has its own BL manga label called “Gateau”. The chapters are published for mobile phones so we won’t be able to buy the magazine. BUT, every title is published in tankoubon format (volumes) so we can buy the books! Here are two that came out last month; there are 3 more titles that came out before these:
Inu to Watashi by Tashi
Subaru who just entered high school fell in love at first sight with the student council president, Hayato. Professing his love with such vigour, this is the start of his faithful dog life for the sake of “dating”. Is he an errand boy? Or a lover?!
Te wo Tsunaide Koi wo by Takaoka Nanaroku
Takaoka Nanaroku’s other series include Kanojo no Onii-san, Karimen Love Crisis and Usotsuki no Omocha.
The protagnoist, Sekitani due to a minor incident became bitter enemies with Nagashima who’s also in the archery club with him. Unable to tolerate it any longer, captain Tatsumi gave those two an order to “go home every day without letting go of each other’s hand”! Sekitani got to know a new side of Nagashima who’s an honest and simple person. Slowly, he starts to fall in love with Nagashima, but the latter only has eyes for Tatsumi…
There’s also extra on the relationship between Tatsumi and the teacher advisor, Haitani.
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Extras
Am I the only one who didn’t know Kouga Yun’s drawing Gundam 00 manga? I am so slow!! Anyway, nothing to do with zero-sum, but meh…
AND Kumeta Natsuo is having an autograph session on the 3rd of October from 2pm in Ikebukuro’s Animate store. She’ll be signing on volume 3 of Bokura no Kiseki.
＜サイン会詳細＞
開催日時：10月3日(日)14:00～
会場：アニメイト池袋本店 4Fフロア
東京都豊島区東池袋3-2-1
対象商品：9月25日発売 『ボクラノキセキ』第3巻
参加方法：アニメイト池袋本店で全額内金にて『ボクラノキセキ』第3巻をご予約・ご購入頂いた方に、整理券を配布。
受付開始：現在受付中。
ご注意＊整理券の配布は予定人数に達し次第終了とさせていただきます。
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Source:
Publisher’s site: http://www.ichijinsha.co.jp/
Natalie: zero-sum – http://natalie.mu/comic/artist/8068
ward – http://natalie.mu/comic/artist/8087
Gunjou’s Blog: http://gunjoueki.blog114.fc2.com/
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