The very elusive group Stage Storm is closing its doors today. However, not all is lost! A new group called Barcarolle is rising up from the ashes, and the good news is that they won't be as secretive! Barcarolle is planning to continue all of Stage Storm's former projects except for Glass Mask. But you're still in luck! Shi-Ki is planning to continue Glass Mask, so you guys (girls) will still get your shoujo fix.
Shoujo series Shugo Chara! will be ending in next month's issue of Nakayoshi (published by [sitelink=publishers.html?id=100]Kodansha[/sitelink])
Taken from AnimeNewsNetwork
This new poll was suggested by our member tactics. I guess the custom of calling anime "cartoons" is more prevalent in the US, but it also depends on the area you live in. Like for me, I live in a predominately Asian neighborhood, and we all "know" the difference between anime and Saturday morning cartoons. (And just to say this, but nowadays, the Saturday morning cartoons aren't that great. Remember the good old days? And it was only like 5 years ago...)
You can discuss this poll on our forums here:
http://www.mangaupdates.com/showtopic.php?tid=15249
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http://www.mangaupdates.com/showtopic.php?tid=3903
Previous Poll Results:
Question: Do you read any other comics / graphic novels outside of manga?
Choices:
Manhwa and manhua... - votes: 5403 (45.2%)
Yes, I love them all - votes: 2785 (23.3%)
Only pure manga for me - votes: 1644 (13.7%)
Some strips in the funny pages (newspaper) or web comics - votes: 1613 (13.5%)
The American stuff - votes: 516 (4.3%)
There were 11961 total votes.
The poll ended: November 28th 2009
Not too many people read the American stuff. Which is sad, since some of that superhero stuff is good too.
Happy Thanksgiving (or Turkey Day to you all! Give thanks for all you have gotten this past year. Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales all around!
Let the holidays commence
This poll was suggested by our member Vesey. Vote for the one that most applies for you, as you can't choose more than 1 category...
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http://www.mangaupdates.com/showtopic.php?tid=15116
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Previous Poll Results:
Question: How do you feel about mangakas who crossover to other genres / demographics?
Choices:
Could be interesting, so why not? - votes: 7583 (73.2%)
They should stick to what they're good at - votes: 1014 (9.8%)
I don't care what they write - votes: 1011 (9.8%)
The mangaka are so good that of course they'll do great! - votes: 753 (7.3%)
There were 10361 total votes.
The poll ended: November 21st 2009
1014 vs. 1011...close 2nd
Most people would like to give them a chance at least~
This poll was submitted by BaeSooky. I only chose it because I don't really like the other ones that were suggested...But I don't really like this one either >_>
Well, surprise me
Certain authors are known for the genre/demographic that they work in. ADACHI Mitsuru for sports. AKAMATSU Ken for shounen harem. You get the point. Lots of other authors only write for say yaoi, shoujo, etc. Well, would you perhaps like them to branch out and try the other stuff?
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http://www.mangaupdates.com/showtopic.php?tid=14981
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Previous Poll Results:
Question: Pokemon vs. Digimon
Choices:
Pokemon - votes: 5539 (37.8%)
Neither - votes: 4164 (28.4%)
Digimon - votes: 3147 (21.5%)
Both - votes: 1795 (12.3%)
There were 14645 total votes.
The poll ended: November 14th 2009
Pokemon, gotta catch them all!
I bet most people are gonna like Pokemon more...Hmm, perhaps the next poll should be about the games vs. anime vs. manga. And then which season was better...
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http://www.mangaupdates.com/showtopic.php?tid=14873
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Previous Poll Results:
Question: You cosplay/dress-up for Halloween this year?
Choices:
Nope, I don't celebrate Halloween - votes: 6906 (62%)
Yeah, but not anything anime-related - votes: 1717 (15.4%)
Nope, but I still got (or will get) tons of candy! - votes: 1636 (14.7%)
Yup, as someone related to Japanese anime / manga / games - votes: 877 (7.9%)
There were 11136 total votes.
The poll ended: November 7th 2009
Of course most that celebrate Halloween would dress up for it...
Happy Halloween!
And for the first time, we're reusing a poll! You can discuss your Halloween day on our forums here (but it's not specifically catered to the poll):
http://www.mangaupdates.com/showtopic.php?tid=14756
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http://www.mangaupdates.com/showtopic.php?tid=3903
Previous Poll Results:
Question: Thoughts on editor / translator notes or comments in scanlations?
Choices:
I like the funny ones - votes: 6492 (55.8%)
Only good if they clarify the translation or scene - votes: 4015 (34.5%)
I just ignore them - votes: 829 (7.1%)
I don't like them - votes: 288 (2.5%)
There were 11624 total votes.
The poll ended: October 31st 2009
Sorry that I forgot an option for "I like them all"
To sum it up, Fateful Encounters and HMR Scans have combined into Loyal Kiss
TheSimplePrincess writes: *I quote from our admin/co-founder/boss:
"This is the last from Fateful Encounters (FE). Yes, everyone must be sad because we are officially closing down. This is not a joke! Is it April 1st? No, I don't think so. So our final release is Kimi ni Todoke ch21. I am so tired of scanlating and I have no time for my school work. So I am going to shut FE down...
But NO WORRIES!!!!! Here's the best part of this. We are going to join together, collide together, mush together or whatever with HMR Scans. I worked there as an admin too and the head admin agreed with this. And now we are called Loyal Kiss. Romantic, huh? I LOVE IT! I'm a sucker for cute things. XD Anyway go take our poll about our name. > 😀 Everyone will be mesmerism by it <3
We are being born on October 31st."
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Thanks for your cooperation.
One of the staff,
TheSimplePrincess*
This new poll was submitted by our member Achiyugo. If you wanna discuss, feel free to talk about specific examples that you thought were good/bad. Hopefully scanlation groups will take this poll to heart...
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http://www.mangaupdates.com/showtopic.php?tid=14659
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Previous Poll Results:
Question: How would you like the anime adaptation of a manga series?
Choices:
The exact same, just animated - votes: 6275 (49.6%)
Same general plot, but with some good, new content - votes: 5283 (41.8%)
No anime for me - votes: 711 (5.6%)
Different plot so that it's not repetitive - votes: 371 (2.9%)
There were 12640 total votes.
The poll ended: October 24th 2009
Exactly the same? Really? So you're willing to watch an animated version that follows exactly the same as what you read?
