One more week for new anime

That says it simply.  The new season of anime in Japan starts in about a week.  Some of the new series look very interesting.

*Ore no Imouto seems like it may be a pretty useful comedy about otaku little sisters who hide it.
*MM! makes fun of masochists I believe.  Some people may also know it from the name Emu Emu!.
*Fortune Arterial appears to be vampire drama....probably somewhat comedic.
*Sora no Otoshimono Forte.....well enough said to look at it.  It's the sequel to Sora no Otoshimono so you should watch that one first.  It really is hysterical.  It's also known as Heaven's Lost Property or Lost Property of the Sky.
*To Aru Majutsu No Index II I'm not really sure of yet.  It's the sequel to To Aru Majutsu no Index so you may want to watch that first.  It is also named Toaru Majutsu no Index which really is no change except for a word divided into two.

Next week they two of those start.....the rest follow after.

Hajimete no Aku Volumes

Okay I typically hate reading manga by the chapter when I go back through.  I also prefer storing them by the volume.  It saves with less files lying around and also less space.

I'm involved with the series Hajimete no Aku and there were hardly any volumes made so I decided to go ahead.

In this folder there are volume 1 through 5 of the series.  I was not involved in anywhere near all of them.  It's also from a bunch of different groups.  But since I combined them for myself I figure I should post it for everyone as well.
Hajimete no Aku Volumes

Snow and fun time

Okay I got my Snow Leopard upgrade for my mac.  It has solved a lot of problems for me in 24 hours.

One of these was that I was constantly having router issues.  Some software for this was available for snow leopard+.  Now that I got it I scanned the wireless signals in my area.  Too many overlapping channels.  Now I just change my channel when needed.

But most importantly I can finally use ordered chapters.

So far I like this upgrade.  I wonder what else I will find.

Oh and I found out the manga titled "Freezing" which I like will be having an anime series produced (2011 I think).

Oh and while it may not sound interesting, check out these two shows from this season.  They are hysterical.
Seitokai Yakuindomo
and
Mitsudomoe

They are both really good comedies.  Stick with it and you WILL be laughing like all hell.

Ordered Chapters in Anime

The advent of this is both good and bad.  It's good for file size......but bad for those of us mac users who haven't upgraded to Snow Leopard.

Why is this?

The only software for a mac which uses this correctly is MPlayer OSX Extended.  And that is only with an extra binary installed......THAT ONLY WORKS WITH 10.6 (Snow Leopard) OR LATER.......NOTHING EARLIER.  NOT EVEN 10.5.8.

I want these movies that are good quality.  But the good quality ones all seem to be using ordered chapters now.  I've started re-encoding them for myself removing the chapter markers.  But this is only temporary.

Originally I wasn't going to bother getting the upgrade since all my software works fine and all.  But now I'm actually going to scrape out the cash for an upgrade.

Ch67 Done.....now for 70

Okay Hajimete no Aku ch67 has been finished.  I submitted it for QC and should probably be up in a few days.  Now I'm working on ch70.

Someone else is working on ch69.  They should be taking over the odd number chapters, so they'll be a regular.

Hajimete no Aku Update

Okay Hajimete no Aku ch68 was finished and uploaded.  And now, unfortunately, the group we were doing this alongside has dropped it.  I'm working on ch67 now to try and get it finished, but it will take a few days.

So now that we're the ones doing it every week for the moment, the releases will probably take a little longer.

However I have no intention whatsoever of dropping it.

Funny series I found

Just by chance I came across an unusual series Ichinensei ni Nacchattara.

Give it a chance and read it.  It's actually funny as hell.

Working on Hajimete no Aku ch68

Hajimete no Aku ch66 was released earlier this week.

I started working on ch68 then as well (a few days before actually).  Stage 1 cleaning is done, waiting for a trans now.

And Manga fans.....please remember to thank the groups who make series you like.  Certain companies are starting to pursue legal action because of these series being available online (not from them).

So remember.....these groups are only around for now.  Someday, near or far, they can be forced apart.

More articles on this can be found here for some of it.

So please also remember to support the mangaka of the series you love by purchasing their work when available.  If they can't afford to get by.....they can't keep creating.

Been awhile but back for Hajimete no Aku

Haven't made a post in a bit so here goes an update.

I am currently in Typesetting and Stage 2 cleaning (SFX) for ch66 of Hajimete no Aku.

Current Anime season is going pretty good for those keeping up.
My favorite series of this season is Ichiban Ushiro no Daimaō.  Angel Beats is a second.  If you haven't watched them, You really should look them up......even if just on Wikipedia.
Can't wait to see the lineup for next season.  Hope it's good.

That's all for now.

Hajimete no Aku ch56 update and Anime stuff

Okay first off.....Hajimete no Aku ch56 is finished and up.  I finished it anyway even though some jackass group tried to usurp the project from the 2 groups which do it regularly.  They suck.  I'll start cleaning ch58 either today or tomorrow.

And new anime season has started.  Let's get a big applause here people.  I mean BIG.  Ichiban Ushiro no Daimaou looks like it might be interesting so I'm keeping up with it.  Kiss X Sis looks like it might be worth watching for the comedy act (even though slightly perverted--but who cares about that.....just adds to the enjoyment).

I don't know about any of the other series this season but I'll probably check some of them out.

Oh and I have heard that Baka to Test to Shokanju has been approved for a second season.  It's an interesting show that makes fun of pokemon type things so I'm happy about it.

Hajimete no Aku ch56

Hajimete no Aku ch56 should be done a day or two after the trans is released.

Stage 1 cleaning is done.
Translation recieved.

I'll start typesetting, sfx, and stage 2 cleaning tomorrow.

Onihime VS ch12

And a translation has been posted for Onihime VS ch12!!

Since this was one of my practice material chapters, I already have a cleaned version of it.

So later this week I might typeset it for the hell of it.

Update: Nevermind.  imangascans has already picked it up and did it.  Though hopefully this project will be continued.

Nick Simmons doing VERY bad things

I'm not sure how many people know of this yet.....but there is a MAJOR plagiarization incident going on involving a certain comic here in the US.

The comic series "Incarnate" by Nick Simmons (Gene Simmon's son) is published by "Radical Comics".  It has been discovered that, from what I've seen, nearly everything in it is taken from other series.  Bleach was apparently used a lot.

There are articles now available showing actual side by side pictures of some of these.  The images are almost EXACTLY identical.  This has apparently been known somewhat for awhile with no action taken by Radical.

But it looks like now enough people have banded together to bitch about it that Radical comics is FINALLY taking this seriously.  They are officially halting publishing until it's resolved.  They are also trying to contact the other publishers of the series the material has been taken from (stolen is a better term).

I hope Radical Comics truly understands what their lack of action until now will cause them.  People will lose trust in them.

Also they can face serious charges and such (especially since they have been told about this before but simply blew it off).

Seems to me this series, "Incarnate", isn't likely to stay around.  After this crap, I don't think ANY company would be stupid enough to actually support it.  And there was so little ORIGINAL stuff in it that you can't really make anything out of it.

I have one thing left to say about this.

NICK SIMMONS.....YOU SUCK YOU JACKASS

Oh and here's one of the articles.
http://community.livejournal.com/bleachness/446299.html

Hajimete no Aku ch52 being started

Okay a raw for Hajimete no Aku ch52 has been uploaded to RAW Paradise.  The translation has also been finished.

There is however one problem.

THE ONLY RAW FILE I HAVE COME ACROSS IS HORRIBLE!!  THE QUALITY SUCKS BIG TIME!!

If anyone finds it in an actually "not sucking horribly" quality PLEASE TELL ME!

I'll start working with what I have.  But I really can't expect too much from this.  I would really prefer a better starting point for use.....photoshop can only do so much.  And starting with good quality usually gives better end results.

Update:
Good one available:  THANK YOU FINESTELA!!!  YOU ARE A LIFESAVER!!!  WONDERFUL JOB AS ALWAYS!!!

Stage 1 cleaning complete
Typesetting/stage 2 cleaning 50%

Should have it finished tomorrow or monday

Hajimete no Aku ch50

Hajimete no Aku chapter 50 has been finished and uploaded.
Find it here Hajimete no Aku ch50

Strip time fun all the way.  Wish it would really happen.

Hajimete no Aku ch50 Update

Okay a translation was made available for Hajimete no Aku ch50 yesterday.  Now it's finished.  It should be up tomorrow.

Hajimete no Aku ch50

Alright I've gotten the RAW for Hajimete no Aku ch50.
Stage 1 cleaning has been finished.
Once the translation comes out, stage 2 cleaning and typesetting is all that's left.

Black Lagoon is back

The manga series "Black Lagoon" is one of my favorites.  Volume 9 ended the last story arc and then it went into hiatus.

It's back.  The RAW for ch77 has been posted.  I hope this series returns to scanlation status soon.  I love this series.

Another Anime Update

Okay.....I've seen all the first episodes of the series I believed I may be interested in.  And I've also seen a bunch of the second episodes and here's my take.

Ladies VS Butlers is damn hysterical.  Yeah it has nude scenes and such, but it's done in a comedic way.  Basically making fun of the main characters VERY bad luck that puts him in these situations.  It's my favorite so far.

Baka to Test Shokanju has lived up to my expectations as a good series.  It has comedic mixed with action.  As expected for a series making fun of Pokemon.....I love it.  It's my second favorite for the new series'.

Dance in the Vampire Bund is alright.  No distinguishing marks though.  But it's alright nonetheless.

Omamori Himari is better than average.  Action, Comedy, Eye Candy.  It could be better, but it's alright how it is.

Seiken no Qwasar is pretty much horrible.

Hanamaru Kindergarten wasn't very good.  Just ends up being a little kid show.  Makes me wonder if it was created just to encourage lolicons in society.

And just a note......Hajimete no Aku ch48 has been cleaned for stage 1.  Once the trans comes out I can do the typesetting and stage 2 cleaning.

New Season of Anime in Japan is pretty damn good

Okay I have watched 5 of the new series so far.....and I'm very entertained from it.  Here's a list of them so far.

Series 1, Ladies VS Butlers:  Better than I expected.  While there is nudity and such (more than most), it has a pretty good comedy element.  Especially when the main character looks badass but is actually normal.  While the some of the "elegant" other characters are seem to be that instead.

Series 2, Baka to Test to Shokanju:  Funny as hell.  Kinda mixes school life comedy with making fun of Pokemon.  How can someone NOT like that.  Anything that makes fun of Pokemon is my friend.  It also makes me remember the old game Persona as it has some similarities.

Series 3, Omamori Himari:  Seems to hold true to the manga for the most part so far.  The "interaction" between the characters so far seems to really be comedic from "physical references" if you understand that.  I think most likely will be worth watching.

Series 4, Okamikakushi:  Looks to have a supernatural feel to it so far.  Might include some drama as well.  Can't make any real judgement call yet.  Feels like it may be worth watching though.

Series 5, Dance in the Vampire Bund:  The manga of that is VERY good.  The first episode mainly just seems more like an extended preview, so I can't make a good call yet on it.  But I AM getting good vibes from it.  It is supposed to have a good feel to it.

Someone suggested to me as well to watch both Seiken no Qwasar and  Hanamaru Kindergarten.  But I really think those two will be rather poor.  If you read the manga (and watch the previews), you'll probably understand why I think that.

Enough of that for now though.