There it is, Plain as Daylight

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Note: This blog will return to its origins as a personal blog. Stay tuned!

I’m finally back from NYAF, though it’s off to work straight away! I’ll be writing up coverage over the next couple of days but in the meantime, you can check out my review of the third volume of Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei in yesterday’s Manga Minis column. This is a series many people have issues with in terms of how well it translates due to frequent in-jokes and obscure cultural references that are unlikely to be understood by western readers. Though this volume is probably the most difficult so far in that sense, I still found it readable and extremely enjoyable.

I had a great time at the convention and I have a lot to say about it, so stay tuned!

Things are going to get quiet here again for a few days as I’ll be boarding an early morning (very early morning) train tomorrow to head out to the New York Anime Festival. I had a great time last year and I anticipate more of the same! NYAF is my kind of con. It’s conveniently located, reasonably sized, and attracts a decent number of manga publishers (though I weep at the lack of Yen Press representation this year!) and since this is its last year alone before teaming up with New York Comic-Con, there’s no way I’d miss it. It’s also close to my old stomping grounds, so I’m usually able to catch up with a friend or two while I’m in town.

If you’re also attending, please stop and say hello to me over the course of the weekend! I’m very much looking forward to meeting up with other manga bloggers, reviewers, and readers, so please don’t be shy (and try to ignore the fact that I am).

I’ll be back next week with news and stories to tell!

I’m sure you’ve all noticed it’s been a bit quiet around here lately! I promise it won’t last much longer. I greet you today from Charlotte, North Carolina, where I am attending the Southeastern Theater Conference on behalf of the company I work for. The process here tends to be long and somewhat grueling, though I’ve brought plenty of manga to read during slow moments.

Packed in my bags are copies of Yotsuba&! volume six, NANA volume 18, Pluto volume 4, and many more, so you can look forward some (likely) glowing reviews upon my Wednesday return! Meanwhile, keep an eye on Twitter for updates both on-topic and off.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!