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Shinkyaku Banrai! Vol.6

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art by Lolwutburger

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School Yuri Manga 'The Anemone Feels the Heat' Licensed in English

On Saturday, at Anime NYC 2024, Yen Press announced that it has licensed Ren Sakuragi's popular Yuri manga The Anemone Feels the Heat (Anemone wa Netsu wo Obiru).

The publisher describes the manga:

After failing to get into her desired high school, studious Nagisa is resolved to keep her chin up and move on. That is, until she meets a sickly girl named Mashiro at her new school, who throws a wrench into her plans—as she’s the very reason Nagisa flunked her exams in the first place. But Nagisa decides she won’t let it get her down, and to upend her negative feelings, she vows to warm up to Mashiro…Delve into this clever but clumsy girl’s captivating love story.

Anemone, also known as The Girl Doesn't Know Her Heat, began serialization in Manga Time Kirara Forward in 2020. Houbunsha publishes seven collected volumes of the series, the most recent of which was released in July.

The series is written and illustrated by Ren Sakuragi. In addition to The Anemone Feels the Heat, her most popular work, she has contributed to the Lycoris Recoil - Repeat, Yuru Camp, and Aashi to Watashi anthologies. She also illustrated the manga adaptation of The Aquatope on White Sand.

Source: Press Release

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Bocchi hits the rock (2023)

A micro film Produced by JunioMijitzu (also known as ShihoAJoke) Directed by JunioMijitzu Presented by JunioMijitzu Originally published on Twitter by JunioMijitzu (and stolen syndicated by Audrey of the joystick system)

Inspired by the 2022 Anime Television Series Bocchi the Rock!, itself directed by Keiichiro Saito, written by Erika Yoshida, produced by Shouta Umehara at Cloverworks, with character designs and key animation/animation supervision by Kerorira[1] and itself based on the manga series Bocchi the Rock! by Aki Hamaji, serialized in Manga Time Kirara Max, a publication of Houbunsha Co., Limited

Filmed using SRB2Kart by KartKrew, itself a modification of Sonic Robo Blast 2, created by Sonic Team Jr. using the Doom Legacy Engine, and itself based off of the Sonic the Hedgehog video game franchise developed by Sonic Team and published by Sega

Bocchi Kart Racer for SRB2Kart created by JunioMijitzu/ShihoAJoke, and available for download here

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"Delinquent GL Comedy "Bad Girl" ANIME ADAPTATION OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED! Animation Studio: Bridge Based on the Girls Love 4-Koma Comedy Manga by Nikumaru about a girl who is acting like a tough delinquent girl to get the attention of the public moral committee chairman of her school. Image © Houbunsha, Nikumaru, "Bad Girl" Production Committee"

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The Demon Girl Next Door Manga to Return From Hiatus on May 26, 2023

The June 2023 issue of Houbunsha’s Manga Time Kirara Carat magazine has announced that Izumo Ito will resume her The Demon Girl Next Door manga in the next issue on May 26, 2023. The manga went on hiatus in October 2022 due to health reasons. Ito has long been suffering from an unspecified illness that has severely impacted her stamina and vision, and made it difficult for her to draw manga for…

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Bocchi the Rock Merch

Bocchi the Rock is a Japanese four-panel manga series written and illustrated by Aki Hamaji, serialized in Houbunsha's seinen manga magazine Manga Time Kirara Max since December 2017. It has been collected in five tankōbon volumes as of November 2022. An anime television series adaptation produced by CloverWorks aired from October to December 2022. Buy Bocchi the Rock Merch Here!

Bocchi The Rock Merchandise Official Bocchi The Rock Merch Store New Bocchi The Rock Merch Shop Bocchi The Rock Merch 2023 Bocchi The Rock Merch Long Sleeve Bocchi The Rock Merch Women's Tee Bocchi The Rock Merch Hoodie Bocchi The Rock Merch T Shirt Bocchi The Rock Merch Shirt Kessoku Band Shirt Official

#bocchitherockmerch #bocchitherockmerchandise

[ivanmkt100kirara]

Post #11 - Place and Distribution

Post #11 - Place (Distribution) 

For the distribution of Manga Time Kirara’s brand across the market, it is also another element that I have discussed from beforehand previously,  but to restate, it’s not that hard to figure out. The magazines are sold both online at several sites and through various stores across Japan, including the official Houbunsha website. There isn’t an exclusive nature in terms of where Kirara is sold, as it’s available commonly at any local chain that houses magazines or similar items. The revenue is kept to a constant degree in part to the wide distribution in stores and online. For specific stores or online sites, a bonus item is included if you decide to pre-order. The piece listed below is an illustration piece, in full, of the magazine's cover.

Notably, the exclusive distribution part is that the Manga Time Kirara family of magazines are only available in it’s home country of Japan. It is unavailable in any other country, though it can be imported off sites including Mercari and eBay, though more costly than in it’s homeland. On another note, both Houbunsha and Kirara offer a variety of merchandise for their respective franchises, including plushies, figures, and collabs with cafes, as well as sponsorships and events. Currently, there is not a Kirara destination store, but merchandise is quite common across merch stores.

In terms of what the Kirara brand brings in their customers for their customers to keep returning back to buying their items, one could say it’s brand loyalty, and one might speak that it’s just a symptom of constant purchasing power that will live on for many years to come that this brand is known for. After this, only one more post until this exploration of cute girls doing cute things is over for now.

Sources:

Animate (28, September 2024). Manga Time Kirara Carat November 2024. Animate. Retrieved October 28th, 2024. https://www.animate-onlineshop.jp/products/detail.php?product_id=2960800

Mercari Japan (28, September 2024) Manga Time Kirara MAX Gamers Bonus Unopened. Mercari Japan. Retrieved October 28th, 2024. https://jp.mercari.com/item/m12189935440 

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The horror anime series "School-Live!" is getting a Blu-ray release

(Featured Image Source: © Nitroplus/Norimitsu Kaihou, Sadoru Chiba, Houbunsha / Gakkougurashi Production Committee / Sentai Filmworks) Sentai Filmworks has announced the horror anime series School-Live! will be getting a Blu-ray release next month. © Nitroplus/Norimitsu Kaihou, Sadoru Chiba, Houbunsha / Gakkougurashi Production Committee / Sentai Filmworks School-Live is a horror / Slice of…

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Janus Oni no Ichizoku Manga Enters 'Climax' - News https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-05-20/janus-oni-no-ichizoku-manga-enters-climax/.210970

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Introducing Bocchi the Rock's Spinoff Manga: Unveiling the Eccentric World of Kikuri Hiroi!

Prepare to rock your world with the latest addition to the Bocchi the Rock! universe! Hitting the virtual shelves of Houbunsha's Comic Fuz website is the highly anticipated Bocchi the Rock!'s Spinoff Manga AKA Bocchi the Rock! Gaiden: Hiroi Kikuri no Fukazake Nikki (Bocchi the Rock! Spinoff: Kikuri Hiroi's Heavy Drinking Diary). Penned and crafted by the talented Kumichō, this exhilarating Bocchi the Rock's spinoff manga delves into the extraordinary life of Kikuri Hiroi, the remarkable 25-year-old bassist of SICK HACK. And yes, dear readers, her love for alcohol is just the tip of the iceberg!

Bocchi the Rock's spinoff manga chapter 1 is here!

https://twitter.com/COMICFUZ/status/1677256653400420352 Chapter 1 of Bocchi the Rock's spinoff manga is scheduled to grace the website biweekly on Sundays, fans can revel in the world of Kikuri Hiroi as she navigates her daily adventures. The mesmerizing art and storytelling promise to keep readers on the edge of their seats, eagerly flipping each page for more. Kikuri Hiroi, known for her unmatched skills as a "genius bassist," may seem like your typical musician on the surface. However, her rock 'n' roll lifestyle is far from ordinary. Battling her own insecurities about the future, Kikuri finds solace and courage within the comforting embrace of her beloved alcoholic beverages. This intriguing coping mechanism becomes a source of inspiration as she faces the highs and lows of life with an unwavering spirit.

Everything you need to know about the Bocchi the Rock's spinoff manga

Created by the brilliant mind of Aki Hamaji, Bocchi the Rock! initially graced the pages of Houbunsha's Manga Time Kirara Max magazine back in December 2017. The manga has enjoyed tremendous success and continues to captivate readers with its ongoing storyline. Exciting news awaits fans, as Yen Press has secured the license to publish the manga, set to make its debut in the upcoming fall season. But wait, there's more! Bocchi the Rock! has also made its mark in the world of animation. The television anime adaptation premiered to great acclaim in October 2022. Thanks to the fantastic folks at Crunchyroll, fans worldwide were able to stream the anime as it unfolded in Japan. And that's not all—get ready to mark your calendars, as a compilation film based on the anime is set to hit theatres in the spring of 2024. The Bocchi the Rock! the phenomenon doesn't stop there! The Bocchi the Rock's spinoff manga/stage drama is almost here and is ready to take on a journey of music, cuteness and of course, alcohol. The stage play is scheduled to release on the Tokyo stage from August 11-20.

Plot of Bocchi the Rock's spinoff manga AKA Kikuri Hiroi's Deep Sake Diary Bocchi the Rock!

The Bocchi the Rock's spinoff manga AKA Kikuri Hiroi's Deep Sake Diary Bocchi the Rock! walks you through the shoes of Kikuri Hiroi and embarks on a whirlwind journey through her Deep Sake Diary. Witness her struggle with the demands of being a talented musician, her wild encounters with alcohol-induced misadventures, and her unwavering determination to find her place in an uncertain world. Living in a humble apartment devoid of luxuries, she relies on the kindness of friends and acquaintances for simple amenities like a warm shower. While anxiety about the future may knock on her door, Kikuri's resilience shines through as she spirals into a state of happiness, driven by her trusty companion—alcohol. Source for Bocchi the Rock's spinoff manga: Twitter account and website Read the full article

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Anuncian una adaptación al anime del manga 'If My Wife Become An Elementary School Student'

Tendrá una adaptación al anime el manga 'If My Wife Become An Elementary School Student' de Yayu Murata (@yayu_murata).

El Twitter oficial de Weekly Manga Times de Houbunsha anunció que una adaptación al anime de Tsuma, Shogakusei ni Naru de Yayu Murata. (If My Wife Become An Elementary School Student.) está en proceso. Esta es la segunda adaptación del manga después del drama live-action de 2022. そして『妻、小学生になる。』アニメ化企画進行中です！　時期はまだ非公開ですが、そんなに遠くない未来…かも…？#妻小学生になる https://t.co/isarupfafc— 村田椰融 (@yayu_murata) March 16,…

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[communist-ojou-sama]

What are you basing what you're saying wrt. manga time kirara on? Houbunsha themselves classify it as a seinen mag and when I search 読者層 まんがタイムきらら I can only find old claims of 80 or 90% male readership. Was there a major shift or are these claims incorrect to begin with or what?

Actually you're right, I was sort of reacting angrily based on half-remembered information; kirara is a bad example, but I do maintain, and think I can justify, that the characteristics of "moe" visual culture grow primarily out of a sensibility at least as popular with girls as boys, and that the examples often paraded around as the worst offenders are more often than not the works with the highest rates of female reader/viewership relative to male viewership (I'm reminded about all the braindead Takes about K-On!)

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Manga Creator Hiroyuki Takizawa Passes Away

The August 18-25, 2023 issue of Houbunsha’s Weekly Manga Times magazine has announced that manga creator Hiroyuki Takizawa passed away on May 31, 2023 due to gallbladder cancer. Takizawa launched the Haken no Daida manga with Kaoru Hazuki in 2020. The fourth chapter of Haken no Daida, published in the issue, is the series’ final chapter and Takizawa’s last work. Takizawa also wrote the Female…