#kotoko ichi

[leakedexperience]

Leaked Experience here! H.C. has been working on the rewritten version of her Saint Tail analysis (she was insistent that she didn't want to start on the revision until after the retranslation project was fully wrapped up, so she was only able to start around last month), but in the meantime, both of us are still huge magical girl and phantom thief fans, so recent events got us to take a look at Stellar Witch LIP☆S by Kagami Hana and Ichi Kotoko, another phantom thief/magical girl manga in the Saint Tail/Jeanne lineage but from as recent as 2019 (!!).

We don't plan on posting a detailed review at the moment, but it was definitely very enjoyable as an addition to the magical girl catalog, especially those who like the Tokyo Mew Mew style of team building. It also is a good mix of being consciously aware of its predecessors (Cat's Eye, Saint Tail, Jeanne, etc.) while having original ideas of its own. If there's any major criticism to be had, H.C. felt that 20 chapters weren't quite enough to flesh out everything it clearly wanted to and wistfully feels it could have made a great anime adaptation that could expand on it further. (We're both aware of how brutally competitive the manga serialization field is, so we don't hold it against the series.)

But the part that really made H.C. double over laughing was this:

(spoilers for both LIP☆S and Saint Tail below)

In a chapter titled "My True Self" (本当のわたし)? Using "come [be caught] quietly" (おとなしく捕かまれ) in a play on the word's vague borderline between capturing and protectiveness? With the motif of "I wanted to know more about you"? Even using the exact same art composition angles?

Saint Tail's ending is so famous among Japanese long-time shoujo manga fans that we're sure it's meant as a direct invocation of its predecessor rather than trying to rip it off or anything, but H.C. just couldn't help laughing over how incredibly unsubtle it was. "It's like we just spedrun the entirety of Saint Tail's second half in one chapter!"

(If you really want to poke further, the entire subplot between Miku, Ryusei, and Ray does have a bit of Tachikawa sensibility, but that might be closer to Mink than it is Saint Tail, so it's too much of a digression at this point.)

Anyway, good series. It's also available in English right now -- we can't comment too much on the translation since we were working with the Japanese version, but the previews look very good, so people who are into any of the relevant genres should definitely check it out~ Both of us are a little sad about how often people will say there's a drought of classic-style magical girl series while things like this will go completely over the radar (we're probably going to have an article about that on the site sometime this year), so while we understand it's a bit hard to commit to Kodansha USA releases when they're not on any manga streaming service, we do think this one's worth at least a look. 👍

[songedunenuitdete]

Stellar Witch Lips T01 de Hana Kagami et Kotoko Ichi

☃️J'ai lu le #Shôjo #Manga Stellar Witch Lips T01 - @nobi__nobi 🍂 J'avoue 🫣Je suis passée à côté, mais pas parce qu’il est mauvais, mais parce que je ne suis clairement pas le public ciblé.

[shoujo-dump]

Kaoru Watashi ni Kiss wo shite.

[sekaiichis]

Manga vs. Anime Clothing Comparisons - Part 14

Takano Masamune no Baai - Chapter 1 vs Season 2: Episode 12

Notes:

Ritsu is wearing a scarf in the anime whereas in the manga, he wasn't. Additionally, Takano has an entirely different jacket configuration.

The colors on Takano's homeroom teacher are reversed between the anime and the manga.

The sandwich shop employees apron color is reversed between the anime and the manga.

Saga appears to be wearing sweatpants while laying down with Sorata in the manga. That's changed in the anime.

Kotoko, Saga's mother, is in an entirely different outfit the last time we see her.

[engshoujosei]

Stellar Witch LIP☆S

5 volumes (digital only as of 5/12/2023)

Licensed by Kodansha

Miku Hoshino is a just a regular girl who thinks of nothing but her favorite idol, Rei, from the totally popular group M.A.G. When her school duties make her miss the concert she was desperately hoping to go for, she does what any girl would do—takes the help of a witch! But when the witch turns Miku into a witch, too, her life becomes anything from ordinary...and a certain keen-eyed detective seems determined to keep it that way!

Status in Country of Origin

5 Volumes (Complete)

Tags:

Magical Girl/s

Thief/ves

Witch/es

[kyouka-supremacy]

BSD Anthologies Masterlist

I couldn't find a comprehensive (and with still working links) masterlist of the translated anthology chapters so. Here we go! Biggest shoutout to this other masterlist by @/yokohama-drip for most of the chapter references and to bsd-bibliophile for chapters 7 and 12 of the first and second anthologies. Titles translation credits go to the bsd wiki. Happy reading!

Edit: Thank you so much @amythedemisimp for the precious additions!!!

1-5 raws

First Anthology -Rei-

Don't Get a Stomachache to Gain a Friend by Hideki

The Things I Hate, the Things I Like by Ichi Kotoko

The Devil Comes and Takes Care by KanaiNeco

Kenji 100% by Enya Uraki

The Detective Agency's Manju Incident by Ui Kashima

A Quiz During Work by Mito Aoi

Karl's Resentment by Tsubata Nozaki /// alternative translation

The Things I Like by Con Kitora

Me and the Cake and Sometimes the Pug by Kazuki Tōgō

Jun'ichirō Tanizaki's Suffering by Akamaru

Fortune-telling Will Bring Good Luck by Yūto Masagishi

Icy Weather by Tam Chashibu

What is a Partner...? by Akaza Samamiya

Second Anthology -Hana-

The Detective Agency and the Port Mafia's Holidays by Mikan Aka

Time Sale is a Battlefield by Guru Mizoguchi

Q's Stroll Day by Kazusa Subaru

Osamu Dazai Quiz Tournament by Hinoki Kino

Ruler! Fitzgerald's Room by KanaiNeco

Thirty-two. Episode Five by Kakashi Tano

Ichiyō Higuchi's Off Duty Top Secret Mission by Ataru Hida

A Restaurant with Many Literary Masters by Ko Nikaido

A Timid Person's Day by Masahiro Jinno

Hot Pots and Holidays by Sho Kimiduka

The Tiger's Repayment by Kotaro

Sweet Outing by Yuzuru Kuzukiri /// alternative translation

Bungos' Joint Social Gathering by Hideki

Stray Dogs' Lucky Spot Disagreement by Noka Nogami

Third Anthology -Rin-

Mother by Hideki /// alternative translation

The Mafia Inadvertently Read a Novel Written on a Whim and Reincarnated in a Parallel Universe by Hinoki Kino /// alternative translation

As You Wear It by Akira Hirahara /// alternative translation

The Devil's Automatic Door by Nanora /// alternative transaltion

How to Find Happiness by Kanae Ikushima /// alternative translation

Hello, Again Winter Dreams. by Pyaa /// alternative translation

The Visitor in the Rain by Togekinoko /// alternative translation

Because My Senior's Healthcare is Also My Job by Roku Sakura /// alternative translation

Good Weather, Cat Storm by Osawa /// alternative translation

Breakfast Situation by Miki Daichi /// alternative translation

Elise-chan, a Smartphone Application by KanaiNeco /// alternative translation

Q's Suffering by Hiko Nekome /// alternative translation

Tiger, Sometimes Cat by Taichi Miya /// alternative translation

The Port Mafia's Medical Check-up by Sakurana Haru

With a Hat, a Man and a Beef Bowl by Oda

Fourth Anthology -Akatsuki-

Poe and Ranpo and Enter and Black Tea by Imaru Adachi /// alternative translation

Apple Demon by Nykken

A Little Break by Siroisora

Exciting Grab Bag by Toriyasu

All Quiet on the Black Cloth Front by Mari Araki

Hirotsu-san's Coffee Shop by Yashino Ayashiro

The Client is a Cute Ghost by Otakumi

The Little Visitor in the Rain by Togekinoko

Fully Automatic Suicide Machine by Zero Akabane

Why Did You Come to Japan? by KanaiNeco

The Story of Kunikida Falling Asleep by Saru Hashino

A Hunting Dogs' Holiday by Hinoki Kino

Infernal Day by Asuka Keigen

The Decision is an Oblate that Enwraps the Pain of Life by Hideki

Fifth Anthology -Kanade-

Masterlist by @/zilinks

Sixth Anthology -Mutsumi-

Given to You Based on Your Level and Love by KanaiNeco

Detective Agency Radio by Yu Kira

GET UP LUCY!! by Kabotya

Poe, Wine and the Setting Sun by Imaru Adachi

Shindafuri Dai Sakusen by Yuri Tsukushiro

Hanachidori by iyutani

What Style Are You? by Kiyo Hasui

'Hitori' yori 'hanbun' by Neno

The Angel's Rest by Mari Araki

Mottomo Erai Egoisuto by Mutsuki Higashioji

Magomusume Sakusen, Zokkō-chū ni Tsuki by Eku Hachida

Boo no Yū by Asato Konami

Do S! Erisu-chan!! by Kakeru Sora

Young Ranpo Wants to Be Praised by Tsuki Anmi (incomplete)

[the-vampire-den]

Promo?

"Hm? Oh, Mimi! It's on!"

As the camera flickers to life, three young men and two young women stand in front of you, each one wearing a different, yet somewhat unreadable expression.

"Finally! Took me forever! Ahem... I'm Lucien Mulberry, and I'm excited to meet everyone~."

"I'm Yuki Miyamoto. Don't try anything, Darling. I guarantee if there's anything you're trying to pull on me, I'm already ten steps ahead of you, though it would be most amusing to watch you try~."

The man chuckles, seeming to be off in his own little world, but still somehow mysterious in an eerie manner.

"H-Hijiri Okinawa... Sorry, I-I'm kind of sensitive to loud noises... B-But I'm really excited to meet new people-!"

He seems very soft-spoken and gentle, but very fearful of a potential bad interaction.

"I'm Shiori Matsuzaka... I don't want any trouble. I'm just trying to mind my business and search for what I need. Don't be weird and we'll get along well, I think."

She doesn't seem overly serious, but more determined.

And finally, the final girl flashes you a seductive smile as she grins.

"And I'm none other than Miyu Toraijin, niece of Beelzebub, himself! And of course, you probably know me as the Ultimate Vampire. Stay out of my way and I won't make you my meal... unless you're into that~."

She winks, opening her mouth to show you a set of fangs before retracting them. They're actual vampires?! What do you do?!

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@human-monokuma @lone-wolf-of-ragnarok @flower-boy-blues @kurokuma-gang @ultimate-rider @ultimate-aikido-master @locallockerstalker @little-miss-succubus @mikado-sannoji @snowy-chocolate-dreams @smol-dancer-bby @bloodied-gears-of-hope @the-robot-family @cafe-kiyo @morals-and-florals @ask-shsl-scribe @ryoko-reblogs @gundhamsdemons @ichi-peachy @the-plushie-togami-sisters @yui-samidare-returns @the-wonder-sisters @mercy-of-the-ashes @ask-the-ultimate-cosplayer @ultimate-investagter-graduate and anyone else!!

[waiting-on-a-dream]

𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝟎𝟎𝟓: 𝐄𝐧𝐝𝐨 𝐇𝐚𝐤𝐮

"...Am I dreaming?"

𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨

Name: Endo Haku / 遠藤 白 (The kanjis of his last name mean "distant" and "wisteria", and his first name means "white".)

Status: Prisoner 005

Gender: Male

Age: 17

Birthday: September 14 (Virgo)

Height: 175 cm

Blood type: A

Image color: #ADD8E6

Occupation: High school student

Personality: Haku is pragmatic and logical, often able to keep a cool-head under pressure and resolve issues efficiently. This traits of his has earned him the reputation of being a neutral third party for disputes at Milgram. That doesn't mean he's a judge per say. The other prisoners just ask for his opinion and it somehow resolves the argument most of the time. How miraculous.

He's also reserved and introverted, so he prefers to keep to himself. He won't start conversations, but has no problem talking to someone if they approach him. They'll be able to witness a more talkative side to him if they manage to bring up a topic he's passionate about.

Compared to the other prisoners in high school, he could be considered disciplined and well-behaved. He helps out with the chores and has proper manners that endear him to most of the older prisoners. Seems he's just naturally popular.

𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨

Which canon Milgram song he would cover: HARROW (How heavy “HARROW” “HARROW”; If it damaged someone’s dream to the points of stopping it) (He's not as aggressive as Kotoko of course. It's just that certain lines in this song suit the mood of his crime. I think he'd end up singing it like Es would tho: lifelessly. 💀)

Which DECO*27 song he would cover: Haru Ichi

If he could cover a song by a different Vocaloid producer, which one would it be: Servant of evil by Akuno-P (Reveals a LOT about him oof)

His MV description: His MV mostly takes place in an auditorium. The colours that appear are bright and pastel, no deep colours are present. A piano and violin duet makes up most of the melody.

The MV starts with Haku doing a ballet routine with another boy. They share the same shade of black hair, but the other's is shorter. Haku's costume is white, whilst the other wears black.

An audience watch in adoration and awe as the pair continue to dance on stage. Their stares start to make Haku feel nervous. His dance partner smiles and tugs him into doing an impromptu tango routine. Haku is so shocked, he snaps out of his anxiety.

Haku smiles too after a while, enjoying the freestyle dance. But the audience starts to frown and whisper to each other, unhappy with the sudden change of routine. Haku slows down for a moment to look at them, his worry returning tenfold.

The stage gives out under him and his partner, as if a sinkhole had suddenly appeared out of nowhere. Haku finds himself falling with the other holding tightly onto his arm.

As they continue falling into a dark void, Haku looks down to see his partner laughing almost thrillingly. He smiles fondly and presses a kiss to the other's head. The MV ends.

𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬

-- 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬

(Neutral) My name is Endo Haku. I'm 17 years old this year and a high school student. So I'll be judged INNOCENT or GUILTY based on your morals and values? I hardly think that's fair. (Annoyed)

(Comforting) T*er*, th**e. H* c*n't h**t y*u a*ym**e.

-- 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐫

He really has been causing so much trouble, huh?

𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐚

His favourite colour is...you guessed it! White.

His favourite food is nikuman (Japanese steamed pork buns).

He likes to watch science documentaries in his free time.

He attends a prestigious music school and can play the piano.

𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫'𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬

I cannot draw. So picrew saves the day once again!

I don't like how his picture is a little blurry, but I can't imagine him in any other way so I guess I'll keep the picture as it is.

[hotwaterandmilk]

Series: Majo Kaitou LIP☆S Artist: Ichi Kotoko Publication: ‘Majo Kaitou LIP☆S’ manga volume 5 (07/2021) Source: Scanned from personal collection

[galaxyglaze]

Stellar Witch Lip☆s vol. 3 by Hana Kagami & Kotoko Ichi

[hatsumishinogu]

Majo Kaitou LIPS Vol.4

[animefagos]

El manga Majo Kaitō LIP☆S se acerca a su clímax

Nueva entrada publicada en https://www.animefagos.com/2021/05/02/el-manga-majo-kaito-lip%e2%98%86s-se-acerca-a-su-climax/

El manga Majo Kaitō LIP☆S se acerca a su clímax

La revista Nakayoshi, de Kodansha, ha anunciado que el manga Majo Kaitō LIP☆S, de Hana Kagami (guion) y Kotoko Ichi (dibujo), se aproxima a su clímax. Kagami e Ichi lanzaron el manga en octubre de 2019. El cuarto tomo recopilatorio se puso a la venta el 12 de febrero. Miku Hoshino es una chica normal que…

[bunnymajo]

[shoujo-dump]

Kaoru Watashi ni Kiss wo shite.

[sleepy-monochrome-prince]

[hotwaterandmilk]

The 5th (and final) English language volume of Stellar Witch LIP☆S will be available digitally on March 23, 2022 from Kodansha (see here). Above is the front cover of the volume and while there is no back cover copy available yet, at least you can start organising your pre-order!