Yearly Archives: 2006

MangaBlog goes podcast

Posted on June 15, 2006 by Brigid Alverson

You got blog in my podcast! You got podcast in my blog! Yes, we’re combining the two great tastes of MangaBlog and MangaCast to come up with a new manga sensation: MangaBlogCast. I’m a big MangaCast fan, and one of … Continue reading →

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Thursday links

Posted on June 15, 2006 by Brigid Alverson

I’m posting a bit late today because I’m busy reading and re-reading the finalists for the MangaCast awards. Oh happy task! A while ago I linked, without much comment, to an unfavorable review of The Japanese Living Room. I just … Continue reading →

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Review: Aoi House

Posted on June 15, 2006 by Brigid Alverson

Aoi House Story by Adam Arnold, art by Shiei Seven Seas Adam Arnold refers to Aoi House as a “harem comedy,” which is a polite way of saying it’s heavy on the fanservice. The setup is simple: Two college students … Continue reading →

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NarutoWatch

Posted on June 14, 2006 by Brigid Alverson

Naruto slips to number 42 on this week’s USA Today Top 150 books, down from 38 last week.

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Gateway drugs

Posted on June 14, 2006 by Brigid Alverson

At Crocodile Caucus, Lyle critiques the article I linked to earlier, 12 Reasons Why Manga is Not a Gateway Drug to Western Comics. In fact, he turns her arguments around and explains why, if the comics companies were smart, they … Continue reading →

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Rurouni Kenshin ends

Posted on June 14, 2006 by Brigid Alverson

It looks like Kenshin is finally laying down his sword: The Viz series Rurouni Kenshin is coming to an end next month with the release of volume 28. But diehard fans still have something to look forward to: The Rurouni … Continue reading →

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