Still not entirely sure what happened to the past few weeks. Sorry for the black-out; I’ll have an update on Thursday, promise. And then we’ll be back on a more regular schedule.
In the meantime, it’s a great time to be a geek (especially a female one) BECAUSE:
1.) Antique Bakery is being made into a 12-episode anime faithful to the original work. Korea’s doing a live-action movie, too. Oh, man. If Fumi Yoshinaga translates well to the screen, she will officially DESTROY ALL COMPETITION in yet another medium. Watch out, every other anime that ever tried to be good ever. By the way, she’s doing a seinen now. The woman can’t be stopped.
2.) The new Violinist of Hameln manga series looks awesome. I sincerely hope it’s about Hamel’s army of children…and based on that familiar-looking blond, I’m guessing it is. Who here hasn’t read the awesomeness that is the Hameln manga? Shame!
3.) Like Yuu Watase? Absolute Boyfriend is getting a drama in about a month, and Watase actually did a shounen short story for Weekly Shounen Sunday. That’s so badass, seriously. Be warned, though–her first trip into BL territory, Sakura-Gari, is beautifully drawn but really crappily written.
4.) They’re animating more Slayers and Trigun. Can you believe that?
5.) It’s a good month for girl gamers in Japan–some big, if disturbing, titles land this March. I’d say what they are, but then people will know what kind of crazy, embarrassing shit I play for my girly geek kicks. Well…maybe just a hint. Don’t watch that if you’re at work.
6.) Even Itazura na Kiss is getting animated! Dude!
Unfortunately, there is a bit of bad geek news today as well…Moyoco Anno’s health is taking a dive, so she’s going on a possibly permanent hiatus from making manga. Since she’s much, much cooler than any of us could hope to be, this is totally sad.
See you in a few days.
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