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You may have noticed a few changes around here at YaoiSuki. That's because we've moved to a new host, and in the process upgraded and altered a bunch of our features (most notably: embedded wiki and better forums). Unfortunately, we lost our user database in the move, so those of you who were signed up will unfortunately need to sign up again. It's a pretty painless process though!
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Written by Jen Parker
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Wednesday, 31 October 2007 |
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We've received word via the yaoi_daily_cafe LiveJournal community that Tohjoh Asami, the mangaka behind the very popular Denkou Sekka Boys (a.k.a. Thunderbolt Boys), has passed away. The details behind her death aren't clear yet; we'll get back to you as soon as we know more. |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 31 October 2007 )
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Written by Jordan Marks
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Monday, 29 October 2007 |
The yaoi news keeps coming! From an article at ICv2 Yen Press has licensed three yaoi titles!
They are:
* Love Quest (Rabu Kue)
* Mr. Flower Bride (Hanayome-kun)
* Mr. Flower Groom (Hanamuko-san)
All three titles are by Lily Hoshino.
Why weren't they at Yaoi-Con? We almost missed this! Don't get too excited over these, as the first will not be out until a year from now.
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Last Little Bits of Yaoi-Con News |
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Written by Jordan Marks
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Sunday, 28 October 2007 |
Ok, here are all the other little bits of info we picked up this weekend. We were in such a rush to post new licensing announcements that a few scraps of info got left behind. So, for you hardcore yaoi news junkies, here we go.
Yaoi Press mentioned that two of their titles will be published in Japan. No word yet on which or on through what company.
The Deux Panel was a surprise to me. I figured that they were going to be a small yaoi publisher, but they have a publishing schedule that calls for every month in 2008 to have one or two new volumes out.
Deux Press brought two yaoi editors from Japan to their panels. I wish I'd had some prepared questions for them. I did not catch the name of the female editor. (I think it was Ms. Kurasaki?) The other editor was one of the few male yaoi manga editors, Mr. Tanaka. Mr. Tanaka is an editor of a magazine called Mellow Mellow (メロメロ). The Deux representative said that there will be more manga published in Mero Mero coming out from Deux later on.
Deux Press's Japanese parent company, Ohzora Publishing, is the number one publisher for women in Japan. They put out titles like Tonari no 801-chan and the Lamento anthologies.
Another surprising part of the panel happened when an attendee asked about whether men read yaoi in Japan. The editors said that they didn't exactly know, but that ‘pretty many read it’. Particularly, men like to read Fumi Yoshinaga titles.
I asked about them adding translations notes and they asked if people would want those. I think that they had not considered it. They said that would talk about it.
Now, onto some Blu notes.
Blu’s publication of Earthian was printed in Japan. Since a re-printing is usually a smaller run they are unlikely to ever re-print it. It would be complicated and cost prohibitive.
So, that is all I've got. I am out of news. Next year, I definitely going to be more prepared for the Deux Publishing panels in case they bring over more editors or other interesting people so I can ask them questions.
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 28 October 2007 )
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Written by Jordan Marks
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Sunday, 28 October 2007 |
Yes, we did indeed make it to the Bishi Cafe and the Butler Cafe, Cafe Verfuhren.
Ok, Yaoi Con's Bishi Cafe first. Before I get into it, I should say that when a con does any new big event for the first time there are going to be logistical problems. Also, everything being delayed by an hour was due to circumstances beyond their control. (The food was late due to a traffic accident.)
People lined up and waited for their group to be called. They were then led to the table by that table's bishi. Our bishi was cute, but not very into the spirit of things. Not only did he not read yaoi, he also was not into anime or manga. He friends dragged him into it. I guess experiences at the event varied by table to table.
The food was good and beautifully arranged. The cake slices that everyone got were huge. They did a short magic show, but it was hard to see. Overall, it felt rushed and a bit hectic. During our half our seating period we had to get seated, our bishi had to do drinks service and dessert service and we also had to all pay on our way out. I do have to give them major kudos for being able to provide a special meal for a friend of mine with allergies. Overall, I am glad I did it. The cost was low, which helped. I look forward to doing it again next year when they have the kinks ironed out.
Now onto Cafe Verfuhren. They now have a year of experience under their belts, and it showed. This cafe had the polished, professional and unhurried feel that the other cafe lacked. The butlers were all in character the whole time. They had lovely tables and glass tea cups. Jen enjoyed a light meal there while I enjoyed a never-ending cup of tea. The butlers were very attentive.
The butlers did skits and other interactions during our seating period. Perhaps because they were in a smaller space, but it was easy for everyone to see and hear all the snarky comments, workplace sexual harassment, kisses, et cetera. It was charming and awesome and I was squeeing in my seat the whole time.
Overall, it was very fun and I am really, really impressed by how awesome it was.
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[YC07] Ending the Con with Youka Nitta |
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Written by Jen Parker
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Sunday, 28 October 2007 |
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So according to terrygold on the Youka Nitta LJ community, Nitta-sensei has opened up her own website, including a blog for sensei and a blog for her assistant(s) and some other groovy stuff.
Meanwhile, back at the ranchYaoi Con, we've left the convention for good and said our goodbyes. We DID decide to give you bingo players a freebie: we asked Juné about "Art of Loving 2." (The answer, as always: it doesn't exist yet.)
We are also getting ready to have a deathmatch over who will get to review Hinako Takanaga's The Devil's Secret, licensed by 801 Media.
But this isn't the end of our Yaoi Con coverage just yet! Keep an eye out over the next few days for a review of the two butler cafés as well as the transcript of our interview with Takanaga-sensei!
We'd also like to give a shout-out to the con, especially April who was awesome (and got us early seating at the bishi auction), and the staff in general who were always on-hand and ready to be helpful.
Don't forget, if you think you got a bingo,
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your name/username, card #, and all, five items that make up your bingo! |
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