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So That’s Hardcore Yaoi?

August 15, 2009

So, Zoei from One Stop Yaoi Shop posted a video on her site and suggested that I check it out. I did and I was really shocked and surprised by what I saw. As you know I’ve been reading a few yaoi manga and have yet to find one that captured my attention. So, I [...]

Silver Diamond Volume 1: Chapter 2 Golden Thread

August 6, 2009

This Chapter provides us with background information on Rakan and additional information on Chigusa. Rakan’s Information 15 years ago a woman with amnesia (Rakan’s mother) lands in a lonely old man’s backyard with her two year old son (Rakan). The old man gladly accepts the 2 of them into his family. For several years the [...]

Silver Diamond Volume 1: Chapter 1 Silver Seed

August 3, 2009

Rakan Sawan is a junior in school and lives all alone, that’s until a strange man drops from out of nowhere and lands in his garden. After an identity mix-up (the strange man thinks Rakan is his Imperial Prince who he tried to kill before being transported to this new world) and a run in [...]

A Brief Look at Silver Diamond

July 30, 2009

Thanks to the recommendation by sanguisuga, I purchased my copy of Silver Diamond by Shiho Sugiura. It took some time to get to it. I don’t really know why but I finished it and I have to say that I really like it. I’d seen the cover of Silver Diamond before but always passed it [...]

Beloved: Seimei Aoyagi and Nisei

May 27, 2009

Belove Sacrifice and Fight Unit – They are not that beloved!

Fearless: Mei Hotarubi and Mimuro

May 24, 2009

A quick look a the Loveless Fighter Unit and Sacrifice Fearless: Mei Hotarubi and Mimuro

So, Where’s My Vassalord?!

May 20, 2009

Oh, where oh, where has my Vassalord gone? I think it’s lost or abandoned!

Loveless Zeros: Koya Sakagami and Nakano Yamato

May 12, 2009

A brief look at the second Zero pair from the manga Loveless – Koya Sakagami and Nakano Yamato

Seinen and Josei: For the Older Manga Reader

April 30, 2009

Discover the manga genres Seinen and Josei

Zeros: Natsuo and Yoji

April 21, 2009

A snap shop of the Zeros Natsuo and Yoji from the Loveless Manga

The Wallflower Volume 1 – Sunako Nakhara My Role Model?

April 14, 2009

It’s all in The Wallflower manga it has all the elements of a good story: beautiful boys, an ugly duckling (who’s actually not so ugly), comedy, horror, action, drama and more!

Seven Yaoi Manga: Part III

April 11, 2009

The final section of Seven – what can I say but Boo, Yea, Boo! It’s a good chapter but it leaves you wanting so much more.

Sleepless: Kinka and Gin

April 9, 2009

A quick look at Kinka and Gin – the Sleepless pair from the manga Loveless

Seven Yaoi Manga: Part II Within Plain View

April 3, 2009

Oh, boy, oh boy. I didn’t expect the next chapter to be different yet still captivating. Within Plain View is abou

Seven Yaoi Manga: Part I

March 31, 2009

The first section of Seven is very intriguing. I am very interested in what’s going on with Nana and why he can’t remember anything before the day the store owner took him in.

Quick List of Manga Terms

March 23, 2009

Become familiar with a few manga and anime terms.By understanding these terms and how they are used in the story you will have a better appreciation for the manga you are reading and for the anime you are watching.

Beloved and Loveless: Soubi and Ritsuka

March 19, 2009

A quick look at the Beloved and Loveless Fighter Unit and Sacrifice – Soubi Agatsuma and Ritsuka Ayogai

Trying to Resonant with Yaoi

March 18, 2009

I’ve only read 2 Yaoi manga, Cain Volume 1 and I Shall Never Return Volume 1 and so far I cannot connect with Yaoi. Why not?! Why doesn’t Yaoi resonant with me? The premise behind Yaoi is men having sex. I get that – no problem there (bring it on! I’m looking forward to it) [...]

Breathless: Ai and Modori

March 10, 2009

Seen: Volume 1 Breathless: An Intensity that Will Take Your Breath Away Ai – fighter unit. She seems to be the quiet one of the pair. She’s not as fast or as strong as she needs to be to defeat Soubi but with her sacrifice by her side she’s able to summon powerful spells to [...]

How Has Manga Impacted Your Life?

March 9, 2009

I was doing some research on Yaoi manga and came across a Squidoo** page (squidoo is such a funny word to say out loud) of a girl who talked about how Yaoi manga has had a huge impact on her life (I tried to go to her blog but it was by invitation only but [...]

A Look at the Relationship Between the Loveless Fighter Units and Sacrifices Part 1

March 2, 2009

The relationship between a fighter unit and sacrifice is one of the important relationships occurring throughout Loveless. When I first encountered the fighter unit and sacrifice pair – Breathless – they were trying to get Ritsuka and so immediately I didn’t like them and don’t really understand wants going on. When more information is revealed [...]

Loveless Fighter Units and Sacrifices

February 25, 2009

Over the next few weeks I will be making quick posts on the Fighter Units and Sacrifices of Loveless that we have encountered so far. I want to personally thank the person who commented on Loveless Volume 8 for being the catalyst for this idea – Thank You. I will be writing on each fighter [...]

Don’t Celebrate Valentine’s

February 13, 2009

Okay, I don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day for personal reason (an unpleasant situation occurred on this day a few years back thus leaving a very bad taste in my mouth for this holiday) All the same I do have someone special in my life that I really love with all my heart. And I would like [...]

Kashimashi Volume 5 Girl Meets Girl

February 10, 2009

#29 In the Bath Water Yasuna and Hazumu just finished kissing (in the rain). Hazumu sneezes, Yasuna panics and ushers Hazumu into a hot bath to wash off and warm up. After both girls finished their bath they sit in Yasuna’s room drinking hot tea. Yasuna asks Hazumu if she regrets the kiss. Hazumu adamantly [...]

Vassalord Volume 2: Chapter 6 Testing Theories

February 5, 2009

The chapter begins with Craig the cop on the subway. He receives a call from Hal asking for help because someone is taking him away from his home and then the call drops. Craig immediately makes a call demanding all available persons must immediately head over to the Wayne residence – it’s an emergency! Back [...]

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