Download or read book Awkward Silence Digital Bonus Booklet Yaoi Manga written by Hinako Takanaga and published by VIZ Media LLC. This book was released on 2013-09-30 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Satoru the cat likes Keigo, the dog next door. But when a new dog, Kagami, joins Keigo’s family, Yuji the cat is not impressed. Can Yuji and Kagami learn to get along? This special bonus story in full color is available digitally only. -- VIZ Media

Download or read book Awkward Silence Volume 6 Digital Booklet Yaoi Manga written by Hinako Takanaga and published by VIZ Media LLC. This book was released on 2018-02-13 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes two bonus manga featuring the characters from Awkward Silence. -- VIZ Media

Download or read book Awkward Silence Vol 1 Yaoi Manga written by Hinako Takanaga and published by VIZ Media LLC. This book was released on 2012-06-20 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Satoru is an introvert with a longtime crush on Keigo, a popular boy on the baseball team. But much to his surprise, Keigo comes up to him and asks him out! Satoru is so overcome he can’t respond. Will Satoru be able to get past his shyness, or will he lose his chance with the boy he loves? -- VIZ Media

Download or read book Awkward Silence Vol 3 Yaoi Manga written by Hinako Takanaga and published by VIZ Media LLC. This book was released on 2013-01-08 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Yuji Sagara has enough worries already trying to find a part-time job to pay for college while his mother is in the hospital, so he’s not happy that Takahito Kagami is adding to his troubles. Kagami is an incorrigible flirt, and all the girls on campus are after him, so why would he steal a kiss from Yuji...? -- VIZ Media

Download or read book Awkward Silence Vol 4 Yaoi Manga written by Hinako Takanaga and published by VIZ Media LLC. This book was released on 2013-09-30 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Yuji Sagara and Takahito Kagami have been on one date together, but Yuji isn’t prepared to start a relationship with a guy who lives in a completely different world than he does. Takahito is being groomed to take his father’s elite place in politics, and now it’s rumored he’ll even go to university abroad... -- VIZ Media

Download or read book His Favorite Vol 1 Yaoi Manga written by Suzuki Tanaka and published by VIZ Media LLC. This book was released on 2012-06-20 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Awkward Yoshida is hated by all the girls in school for his perceived closeness with hot guy Sato, who uses hanging out with Yoshida as an excuse to turn them all down. If Yoshida is merely an excuse, why does Sato taunt him in private about “his favorite”? Is it possible Sato’s feelings run deeper than friendship? And what could he possibly see in the funny-looking Yoshida? Watch Yoshida’s life turn upside down with hilarious results! -- VIZ Media

Download or read book Tokyo Geek s Guide written by Gianni Simone and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2017-07-11 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tokyo is ground zero for Japan's famous "geek" or otaku culture--a phenomenon that has now swept across the globe. This is the most comprehensive Japan travel guide ever produced which features Tokyo's geeky underworld. It provides a comprehensive run-down of each major Tokyo district where geeks congregate, shop, play and hang out--from hi-tech Akihabara and trendy Harajuku to newer and lesser-known haunts like chic Shimo-Kita and working-class Ikebukuro. Dozens of iconic shops, restaurants, cafes and clubs in each area are described in loving detail with precise directions to get to each location. Maps, URLs, opening hours and over 400 fascinating color photographs bring you around Tokyo on an unforgettable trip to the centers of Japanese manga, anime and geek culture. Interviews with local otaku experts and people on the street let you see the world from their perspective and provide insights into Tokyo and Japanese culture, which will only continue to spread around the globe. Japanese pop culture, in its myriad forms, is more widespread today than ever before--with J-Pop artists playing through speakers everywhere, Japanese manga filling every bookstore; anime cartoons on TV; and toys and video games, like Pokemon Go, played by tens of millions of people. Swarms of visitors come to Tokyo each year on a personal quest to soak in all the otaku-related sights and enjoy Japanese manga, anime, gaming and idol culture at its very source. This is the go-to resource for those planning a trip, or simply dreaming of visiting one day!

Download or read book Transported to Another World written by Stephen Reysen and published by Stephen Reysen. This book was released on 2021-04-19 with total page 457 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anime/manga (Japanese animation and comics) have been increasing in popularity worldwide for decades. But despite being a global phenomenon, there’s been surprisingly little psychological research formally studying its devoted fanbase. In this book we aim to do just that with an overview of nearly a decade of research by fan psychologists. Otaku and cosplayers, genre preferences, hentai, parasocial connections, motivation, personality, fanship and fandom, stigma, and well-being – this book looks at all of these topics through a psychological lens. Many of these findings are being presented for the first time, without the jargon and messy statistical analyses, but in plain language so it’s accessible to all readers – fans and curious observers alike!

Download or read book NightS Another Night Yaoi Manga written by Kou Yoneda and published by VIZ Media LLC. This book was released on 2015-08-01 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A digital exclusive bonus story from the hit manga NightS! After months of waiting, Karashima finds Hozumi for one more night, resigned to taking only what Hozumi will give him. But after all the verbal sparring and psychological tactics in their drawn-out war of love, Hozumi’s defenses may be finally coming down... Required reading for all Kou Yoneda fans! -- VIZ Media

Download or read book Ginger Honey Yaoi Manga written by Isaku Natsume and published by VIZ Media LLC. This book was released on 2015-02-13 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On his way home from school, Minoru discovers his older brother, Yoshino, making out with his male gym teacher! To confuse the matter even more, he also notices his brother’s best friend, Seto, shooting longing glances at Yoshino! And for some reason that revelation makes Minoru’s chest hurt. Could what he’s feeling actually be love?! It’s an odd-couple romance between the intimidating tough guy and the too-proper younger brother! Volume also includes bonus romantic short stories involving Yoshino and Sugaya from Devil’s Honey. -- VIZ Media

Download or read book Awkward Silence Vol 5 Yaoi Manga written by Hinako Takanaga and published by VIZ Media LLC. This book was released on 2015-12-23 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Keigo surprises Satoru with a three-day trip to Karuizawa, but when the couple returns home, Satoru’s mother sees them kissing goodbye. Now that his parents know about their relationship, what will happen to Keigo and Satoru’s romance? -- VIZ Media

Download or read book Manga The Complete Guide written by Jason Thompson and published by Del Rey. This book was released on 2012-07-03 with total page 594 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: • Reviews of more than 900 manga series • Ratings from 0 to 4 stars • Guidelines for age-appropriateness • Number of series volumes • Background info on series and artists THE ONE-STOP RESOURCE FOR CHOOSING BETWEEN THE BEST AND THE REST! Whether you’re new to the world of manga-style graphic novels or a longtime reader on the lookout for the next hot series, here’s a comprehensive guide to the wide, wonderful world of Japanese comics! • Incisive, full-length reviews of stories and artwork • Titles rated from zero to four stars–skip the clunkers, but don’t miss the hidden gems • Guidelines for age-appropriateness–from strictly mature to kid-friendly • Profiles of the biggest names in manga, including CLAMP, Osamu Tezuka, Rumiko Takahashi, and many others • The facts on the many kinds of manga–know your shôjo from your shônen • An overview of the manga industry and its history • A detailed bibliography and a glossary of manga terms LOOK NO FURTHER, YOU’VE FOUND YOUR IDEAL MANGA COMPANION!

Download or read book The Rough Guide to Manga written by Jason S. Yadao and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-10-01 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide to Manga is the ultimate handbook offering a comprehensive overview of one of the most fashionable genre's in today's popular culture. The guide features the manga story: from manga's twelfth-century roots to the rise of English-language manga with profiles of influential creators like Leiji Matsumoto and CLAMP as well as publishers to look out for. You'll find an overview of manga's unique styles, techniques and genres decoded as well as a canon of fifty must-read manga, including the iconic Astro Boy, global hits Fruits Basket and Battle Royale, plus less well-known works like Please Save My Earth. The Rough Guide to Manga demystifies unfamiliar terms and genres for newcomers whilst offering manga fans plenty of new recommendations including listings for manga magazines and websites along with a glossary of terms. Crammed with illustrations, and including a section on the anime connection, this is must-have Manga for beginners and enthusiasts alike.

Download or read book Fic written by Anne Jamison and published by BenBella Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2013-11-26 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is fanfiction, and what is it not? Why does fanfiction matter? And what makes it so important to the future of literature? Fic is a groundbreaking exploration of the history and culture of fan writing and what it means for the way we think about reading, writing, and authorship. It's a story about literature, community, and technology—about what stories are being told, who's telling them, how, and why. With provocative discussions from both professional and fan writers, on subjects from Star Trek to The X-Files and Buffy the Vampire Slayer to Harry Potter, Twilight, and beyond, Fic sheds light on the widely misunderstood world(s) of fanfiction—not only how fanfiction is transforming the literary landscape, but how it already has. Fic features a foreword by Lev Grossman (author of The Magicians) and interviews with Jonathan Lethem, Doug Wright, Eurydice (Vivean Dean), and Katie Forsythe/wordstrings. Cyndy Aleo (algonquinrt; d0tpark3r) V. Arrow (aimmyarrowshigh) Tish Beaty (his_tweet) Brad Bell Amber Benson Peter Berg (Homfrog) Kristina Busse Rachel Caine Francesca Coppa Randi Flanagan (BellaFlan) Jolie Fontenot Wendy C. Fries (Atlin Merrick) Ron Hogan Bethan Jones Christina Lauren (Christina Hobbs/tby789 and Lauren Billings/LolaShoes) Jacqueline Lichtenberg Rukmini Pande and Samira Nadkarni Chris Rankin Tiffany Reisz Andrew Shaffer Andy Sawyer Heidi Tandy (Heidi8) Darren Wershler Jules Wilkinson (missyjack) Jen Zern (NautiBitz)

Download or read book Yebisu Celebrities Vol 5 Yaoi Manga written by Kaoru Iwamoto and published by VIZ Media LLC. This book was released on 2013-03-22 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is Yebisu Graphics shutting its doors?! The president of Castle Watch—Boss’s father—falls ill and wants his son to take over the company. Haruka accidentally overhears the matter being discussed and becomes anxious when Boss continues to remain silent about it. Will boss help his ailing father, or will he stay with the company he put so much of himself into? Volume includes bonus manga and short story as well as the color splash pages from the magazine run. Please join us for the grand finale of the Yebrities saga! -- VIZ Media

Download or read book The Lonely Egotist Yaoi Novel written by Hikaru Masaki and published by Digital Manga, Inc.. This book was released on 2009-03-25 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designer Minami Kusaga’s first project with his new employer Tomato Design is a big one—planning the interiors for a successful chain of hotels, owned by the mysterious and attractive Shinya Asakura. Tomato Design’s continued success rides on the rookie Minami satisfying his client, but just as Asakura’s hotels aren’t your average homes away from home—they’re love hotels, where couples can enjoy themselves in luxurious privacy—Shinya Asakura is definitely not your ordinary entrepreneur. He’s not just a fan of Minami’s work, he’s after Minami himself! Asakura’s aggressive seduction tactics paint a portrait of a man who has—and gets—everything he wants in life. Minami is overwhelmed and confused by his attentions, and unable to resist them. Suddenly every phone call and every meeting with Asakura draws Minami deeper into his web of control, leaving Minami torn between the new feelings Asakura inspires in him and his loathing of the hotelier’s selfish, relentless behavior—but is he really as awful as he seems? Can Minami keep his client happy while staying out of his bed? Can he resist Asakura’s charms—or does he even want to?

Download or read book His Favorite Vol 8 Yaoi Manga written by Suzuki Tanaka and published by VIZ Media LLC. This book was released on 2015-12-23 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Awkward Yoshida’s life got flipped upside down when the hottest guy in school started going out with him. Things should be easier for Yoshida now that his whole class knows about his relationship, but it's never that simple with Saito as a boyfriend. With Christmas coming up, who knows just what kind of trouble these two will get into? -- VIZ Media