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Angelique: Tenkuu no Requiem Ruby Party Interview Translation

January 10, 2018January 9, 2018 by Anne

Otome games are steadily gaining popularity outside of Japan, with releases such as Hakuoki: Demon of the Fleeting Blossom, Code: Realize Guardian of Rebirth, and the breakout Korean hit Mystic Messenger making waves over the past couple years. However, not much is known about Ruby Party, the female-led development team at Koei Tecmo behind the Angelique series, which is widely regarded as the start of the otome game genre. In what hopefully will become a larger series, I’ll be translating interviews and other information on Ruby Party to help spread knowledge of this influential team!

Kyoukai no Shirayuki Scenario and Supporting Character Bio Translations

March 9, 2016March 8, 2016 by Anne

I’m finally back with some new translations! Featuring Gatchaman Crowds artist Kinako’s distinctive art and character designs, Kyoukai no Shirayuki is a dark twist on the tale of Snow White, where protagonist Mashiro Akagami finds herself entangled in the fates of eight young men and their twisted mirror world selves.

Today I’m going to be sharing translations of scenarios for three of the romance-able men, Kaine, Nazuki, and Yura, as well as winter outfits for all eight male characters, info on the four supporting characters, and the first installment in the Shuffle Talk dialogue series featuring Kaine and Yori.

For detailed plot information and main character bios, please head over my translations of the announcement trailer and the previous two B’s Log features, as this post will only cover information new to the January 2016 issue of B’s Log.

Who is Your Matsu Match?! Osomatsu-san Character Quiz Translation

January 31, 2016January 27, 2016 by Anne

I’m sure I wasn’t the only person who was floored when otome game publisher Otomate announced they would be making a game adaptation of the popular Osomatsu-san anime. Whether or not the actual game will be a full-fledged otome game that lets you date each of the brothers, it’s undeniable that the series has amassed a huge … Read moreWho is Your Matsu Match?! Osomatsu-san Character Quiz Translation

New Kyoukai no Shirayuki Character Profiles and Scenarios Translated

March 8, 2016November 13, 2015 by Anne

Kyoukai no Shirayuki B's Log illustration November 2015

As promised back in September, the November issue of B’s Log brought some more information about the 2016 otome game Kyoukai no Shirayuki. Not only does it include character profiles for the last two bachelors, but it also showcases the mirror world outfits for each of the main characters, some short scenarios, and finally unveils the queen! Read on for scans and translations of the full article.

Kyoukai no Shirayuki Character Profiles and Comments Translated

March 8, 2016September 24, 2015 by Anne

I’ve been beside myself waiting for new information on Kinako’s otome game, Kyoukai no Shirayuki, ever since it was announced last month. The dark fantasy otome game features Kinako’s striking illustrations and has an intriguing Snow White motif… coupled with a large number of prominently-displayed pomegranates. After a long month’s wait, new information on the characters and plot has been unveiled in the latest issue of B’s Log, which I’ll be going over in detail in this post. Let’s see what’s in store in the dark world of Kyoukai no Shirayuki…

Translation: Style Savvy x Animal Crossing (Lucinda’s Blog)

April 18, 2015November 9, 2012 by Anne

I don’t do a whole lot of translations on this blog, but with my mounting Animal Crossing: New Leaf excitement leaving me checking my FedEx package status every five minutes (more on that in a future post), I figured I could use something to take my mind off things. Plus, this isn’t just any translation, but a … Read moreTranslation: Style Savvy x Animal Crossing (Lucinda’s Blog)

All I want for Christmas is for you to buy my manga

April 18, 2015December 19, 2011 by Anne

Hello hello! I’m writing from my snazzy new apartment while sitting in my snazzy new sofa… Everything is so snazzy! We were finally able to put up our holiday decorations (including a mini fake IKEA tree), so I’m finally able to get in a festive mood. That aside, I’d like to take the opportunity to … Read moreAll I want for Christmas is for you to buy my manga