We have a new review today thanks to SiLNeT!
Check it out here: Angel Densetsu
Although it is April Fool's Day, we at B-U WILL NOT tolerate any fake releases being announced/reported to us. If we, by accident, allow a fake release to get through, please report the mistake to us. (This includes manga and anime releases)
-BU Staff
otakubaybay writes: *"Broccoli Books New Boys Love Imprint Boysenberry
Los Angeles, CA (February 21, 2007) - Broccoli Books has announced their boys love imprint name, Boysenberry Books, and will launch it with three titles. Delivery Cupid, Pet on Duty, and Sex Friend will be released starting in summer 2007. The website for Boysenberry Books, boysenberrybooks.com will launch in March 2007.
"We are excited to add a new boys love imprint to Broccoli Books," says Broccoli Books publisher Kaname Tezuka. "We selected the name Boysenberry from fan entries, and the Japanese boys love publishers were equally delighted with the sweet and tangy implications of Boysenberry and how it matches the concept of boys love."
Delivery Cupid is a collection of six short stories. The title story is a romantic comedy about Tsubasa, who is half-human and half-cupid. In order to become a full cupid, he must successfully unite a couple. However, the target is an evil man named Norimasa who shows no love for anyone. When Tsubasa accidentally ends up as Norimasa's match, the trouble begins. Are Tsubasa and Norimasa attracted because of cupid magic, or is it true love?
Delivery Cupid is by manga author CJ Michalski and will be released in July 2007.
Pet on Duty is a romantic comedy featuring Mizuki, who just lost his job and must stay at his older brother's company dorm. Since there are no outsiders allowed, Mizuki must live in the dorm secretly - like a house cat. At first Mizuki is intimidated by his older brother's roommate Toru, but seeing a softer side of Toru changes his opinion. Toru treats Mizuki well, but Mizuki wants to become more than a pet companion.
Pet on Duty is by manga author Nase Yamato. It will be released in Fall 2007.
Sex Friend is a collection of four short stories. The title story is about classmates Kyoichi and Yoh who are closer than best friends, but not exactly lovers. Kyoichi is left wondering if he's just a convenient sex friend or does their relationship mean more to Yoh?
Sex Friend is by Koreaki Kamuro and will be released in Fall 2007.
All three titles are single volume manga.
Like the Broccoli Books, some Boysenberry Books titles will be released as Boysenberry Books DELUXE featuring additional content from the Japanese edition. More information will be posted online at boysenberrybooks.com.
About Broccoli Books
Broccoli Books specializes in publishing Japanese comics, illustration books, and graphic novels. Broccoli Books is a division of Broccoli International USA. More information is available at http://www.broccolibooks.com.
Information About Other Broccoli International USA Divisions Can Be Found At:
Corporate:
Broccoli International USA, Inc.
http://www.bro-usa.com
Anime Production:
Synch-Point
http://www.synch-point.com
Retail:
Anime Gamers
http://www.animegamers.com
Contact Information
Director of Operations
Shizuki Yamashita, 310-815-0600
pr@bro-usa.com
Wholesale Manager
Ardith Santiago, 310-815-0600
wholesale@bro-usa.com"
-Taken from http://broccolibooks.com/news/07-0221_boysenberry.htm*
We have another new review for you today thanks to torrentchan!
Check it out here: Death Note
We have a new review for you today thanks to Unproductive (who also translates the series!)
Check it out here: Shin Angyo Onshi
YorunokamiTsuki writes: Kara no Kyoukai, the hit doujinshi for the 1900's is finally being made into an animated movie! Ufotable has taken it into their own hands and have already redeveloped the charcters. visit http://www.karanokyoukai.com for more details.
Thanks to torrentchan for submitting a new review!
Check it out here: Katekyo Hitman Reborn!
This must be group retire week. We've just found out that mochi*mochi will be closing.
Read more about it here: http://mochi.harusame.net/ at their website.
B-U would like to wish the group members luck with their future endeavors.
It's unfortunate but it looks like it's true. Fifay.net, having been with the scanlation community for a long time, is closing.
Read more about it at their website here: http://swa-swa.com/
RIP Fifay.net. You will be missed.
This was submitted to us here... some of you might find it interesting.
CuriousFactory writes:*DLSite.com, Japan’s biggest online product distribution site, is now accepting works from outside of Japan
HERNDON, VA ・March 9, 2007 - CuriousFactory today announced that DLSite.com, Japan’s most notable distribution portal site for Doujin and Indy products, is accepting works from outside of Japan.
DLSite.com carries thousands of Doujin products such as Doujinshi, CG collection, game, novel, music, and utility tool. Due to the increasing interest from the creators and users outside of Japan, CuriousFactory and DLSite.com is now working together to accept works from outside of Japan.
Ayaka Hahn, the Director of CuriousFactory says, “DLSite.com has a long experience in the field of online digital product distribution in Japan. They have been helping many creators to self-publish their works effectively. Recently the Internet allows the creators all over the world to share, distribute and sell their works. With trusted, experienced product download distribution service like DLSite.com, it is now easier than ever for individual creators to distribute and market products to reach the world audience”.
Characteristics of DLSite.com
- In total, DLSite.com has more than 4,200 registered creators and productions, has more than 19,000 registered titles, and has sold more than 7,000,000 products to date.
- There is no limitation to the product size that can be uploaded onto DLSite.com for distribution. (On average, each title is about 1 GB)
- Once the creator registers his/her title, it is distributed on DLSite.com forever, unless he/she decides to terminate the distribution.
- DLSite.com will take care of marketing, sales and distributing products in total so that creator can focus on just creating his/her works.
- DLSite.com accepts products in various genre including General, R, and Mature (18+).
- There is absolutely NO registration fee.
CuriousFactory will be the exclusive agent to handle products for DLSite.com that is submitted from outside of Japan. Creators outside of Japan are required to register with CuriousFactory’s distribution service in order for their products to be listed / distributed on DLSite.com.
More details can be found at: http://www.curiousfactory.com/distribution/dlsite_distribution.php
- DLSite.com’s server and administration company is located in Japan. Therefore, the service and use of DLSite.com is governed by and construed in accordance with Japanese law.
To register your product, go visit:
http://www.curiousfactory.com/distribution/dlsite_distribution.php
About CuriousFactory
CuriousFactory is a company which specializes in the field of Japanese subculture entertainment. Besides offering various BtoB services such as Product localization / translation / PR service, CuriousFactory focuses on the development of Western community and subculture entertainment industry where the contents and trend originate from Japan.
CuriousFactory Website: http://www.curiousfactory.com/
About DLSite.com
DLsite.com is administrated by EISYS,Inc., Japan. DLsite.com was one of the first company in Japan to provide a diverse array of Doujin items such as Doujinshi, CG collection, game, novel, music, and utility tool via online. All products are available in data format and can be downloaded instantly 24/7/365.*
