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"This is the
most unnerving situation ever."
-Sora, Digimon manga, Volume 1
Update as of Wednesday, January 17th, 2007:
Long time no type. I've got two new series with Tokyopop right now--the one I can announce is Tokyopop's new release of tactics, which features a run-down paragraph below. The second project has been announced unofficially but not officially, I think, so I'll hold off on posting the details of that until my next update in March.
A few of my series are ending! *sniff* The one I'll miss the most is Hands Off!, which wraps up in a big tear-jerker at Volume 8 this month. I know I'm biased, but seriously--that manga STILL makes me cry (and I've read it a million times). Kamichama Karin's final volume (7) should be in stores this spring or so, since I finished the rewrite of it last month; there's a sequel series for that in Japan, but I don't know if it's been licensed for a North American release or not. In less-final news, stores are up to B't X #12 (I think?), Saiyuki Reload #6, Rave Master #22 (which kicks off a great new arc for that series), Scrapped Princess novel #2: Song of the Forgiven, and my first volume of Fruits Basket, the now-famous #15.
By the way, for all fans of Saiyuki Reload, Fruits Basket, and the Scrapped Princess novels--the volumes in stores now are good, but the next volumes of each (#7, #16, and #3, respectively) are great. I rewrote them all recently and was impressed with how cool they were (especially Saiyuki Reload Volume 7). Something to look forward to.
All the info below has been updated, and now includes the aforementioned blurb for tactics. The final summary paragraph on this page has also been updated a bit. Have a nice winter!
Current Update Schedule: next update will be March 1st; see Updates page for details.
Besides the Sailor Moon novels and the rather unsettling amount of fanfiction, I've completed a number of other written works, published and non. This page's intent is to provide information on those other works and to present a sort of master list of what I've completed and what I'm working on. It will be updated when there are additions.
Digimon manga, published by Tokyopop: English Adaptation
This manga is actually from China, perhaps the only one in Tokyopop's current and extensive manga/manhwa (Korean comics) lineup. It's based off the Japanese Digimon animated series, a show also available in English on North American television. It's a fast-paced and often funny adventure series for kids and features adorable art. Yes, it's another one of those "little monsters" series in the same vein as Pokemon, though Digimon ended up being one of the more popular of the monster shows (four seasons totaling approx. 200 episodes). I'm responsible for the English adaptation of this manga, which basically consists of a translator sending me a translation of the original comic and then my turning those translations into a viable English script. In Digimon's case, my editor and I ended up creating scripts much heftier than the original, rather scant versions. I often go for funny dialogue in this one. 11 volumes, now complete.
The Vision of Escaflowne manga, published by Tokyopop: English Adaptation
This manga was based off the same original concepts as the popular Vision of Escaflowne animated series, but this finished product features different character designs, an altered story, and a different attitude from the TV version--yet don't let that turn you off if you're a diehard Escaflowne fan. I was a bit skeptical when I first started working on this series, but it swiftly shocked me with its fast pace and excellent, intriguing adventure plot. Give it a chance; you won't regret it. It is 13+ material, and as such features some nudity, violence, and mature language. My job writing the adaptation is similar to what I do for the Digimon series, but The Vision of Escaflowne script sticks far more closely to the original. And there's swearing in this one; not for kids. ^_^; 8 volumes, now complete.
B't X manga, published by Tokyopop: English Adaptation
Pronounced "Beat X," this manga--about a boy who hates robots and his partner, a robot--spawned an anime TV series and an OVA (video series) and was written and drawn by the same man responsible for Knights of the Zodiac (aka Saint Seiya). It's an adventure series with a colorful assortment of AIs and their human controllers. I'm really enjoying working on it (it's a whopping 16 volumes long), and would definitely recommend it to any fan of shounen and sci-fi. It's surprisingly human for a story full of machines. Rated 13+ for violence. 16 volumes, still running.
Saiyuki manga and Saiyuki Reload manga, published by Tokyopop: English Adaptation/Associate Editor
Most people know Saiyuki for two things: one, it's based off the popular Journey to the West/Monkey King legend of Asia, and two, its cast of pretty boys and shocking art and writing have spawned an OVA, several TV series, several art books, audio dramas, etc. It's funny, it's surprising, the art's amazing, and I was a huge fan of the series before Tokyopop allowed me to handle the English version so know that much love is going into this. ^_^ Definitely not for children because of sexual themes, gratuitous nudity and violence, moral ambiguity, and language, so Tokyopop's rating stands at 16+ (and will probably remain as the most risqué project I'll work on professionally). Saiyuki Reload is the second series of the manga, and continues where Saiyuki Volume 9 leaves off. 9 volumes, now complete; 7+ volumes, still running.
Hands Off! manga, published by Tokyopop: English Adaptation
Originally known as Sono Te Wo Dokero/Off Your Hand!, Hands Off! is my favorite manga series ever. I've been praying for this title to get bought for years! Hands Off! is about three teenage boys with psychic powers, although it includes a powerful underlying theme about the strength and importance of friendship/family love/platonic love. Not a shounen ai/yaoi, contrary to popular belief. Very touching, very moving, and very exciting--you wouldn't believe the action in-between the character stories. I'm really putting my heart into this script so it can (hopefully) do this amazing manga justice. Read here for more details. 13+ for violence, language, and adult themes, with the occasional trek into 16+ territory (although not very often, which is probably why the 13+ rating prevailed). 8 volumes, now complete.
Kamichama Karin manga, published by Tokyopop: English Adaptation
Created by Koge-Donbo (most known for Di Gi Charat and Pita-Ten), Kamichama Karin is a magical girl series about a cute girl, a cute boy, and some magic jewelry. For those familiar with Koge-Donbo's stuff, the art in this is mind-bendingly cute and the jokes are surprisingly funny. I really like this series, and despite the younger appeal, it definitely has adult moments to pull in the older magical girl fandom. Just ask the average age of a Di Gi Charat fan! (But ignore the creeps.) 7 volumes, still running.
Rave Master manga, published by Tokyopop: English Adaptation
This action/adventure shounen, famous for its sword fighting, explosions, and colossal cast of creature sidekicks (each creature more perplexing than the last), has been hitting North American bookshelves for years...and will continue to do so, as it's a terrifying 35 volumes long. I'm taking over the adaptation of this series at Volume 20, so anything earlier than Volume 20 was handled by someone else; the manga's gone through a few different adaptationists by now, the first one being the very cool James Lucas Jones. This is the first adaptation job I was lucky enough to inherit from King of Manga Editorial Jake Forbes (who edits, adapts, writes, and pretty much ran a huge chunk of the manga industry until recently). Rave Master's rating jumps around a bit, but it's never worse than 13+. 35 volumes, still running.
Fruits Basket manga, published by Tokyopop: English Adaptation
This was a BIG get for me, considering Fruits Basket is persistently one of the top-selling manga series in America. It's a 13+ title about a girl surrounded by boys who turn into animals when hugged, but I'm sure you've all heard of it by now (or watched the surprisingly funny anime). I'm popping in at Volume 15, so earlier volumes were either adapted by Kelly Sue DeConnick or Jake Forbes, making this my Jake Forbes hand-me-down #2. Foreshadowingly, I wrote an article about the Fruits Basket anime for Anime Insider magazine a few years ago. 22+ volumes, still running.
tactics manga, published by Tokyopop: English Adaptation
This series was first published in English by ADV several years ago, but they only got so far as Volume 2 before dropping it. Tokyopop has since picked up the license and is re-launching the series at Volume 1 in April. We're doing our best to improve upon ADV's release of this series, and, of course, fans will finally get to read the series beyond its second volume. (And yes, certain pretty boys will not become pretty girls in the Tokyopop version.) This is a still-running series in Japan about a baby-faced folklore researcher and "kind exterminator" of the supernatural who teams up with a beautiful creature of myth to try and improve the relationships of humans and supernatural creatures. Believe it or not, it's largely a comedy. My favorite part of this series is the multi-cultural mythology and imagery--see Volume 2 for our hero's short-lived job at a church. 8+ volumes, starting in April 2007.
Slayers prose novels, published by Tokyopop: Editor
In a case of extreme luck, I was recently assigned to edit the Slayers prose novels from Volume 4 on--which is awesome, since I've adored these books since they started coming out. These prose novels present the original version of the Slayers story, which was later adapted into several animated series, manga series, movies, and so forth. Please note that I am editing and not adapting this series; Volumes 1-3 were adapted by Kelly Sue DeConnick, and Volumes 4 and up feature Jay Antani as adaptationist. I'm back in the prose department after 5 long years--yay! ^_^ At least 6 volumes, still running.
Scrapped Princess prose novels, published by Tokyopop: English Adaptation
More Japanese-originated fantasy prose! Scrapped Princess is the story of a young girl named Pacifica who will supposedly destroy the world once she turns 16. Her adopted brother and sister swear to protect her, and together the three of them (plus a bunch of sidekicks) try to find out the truth behind that rather nasty prophecy. This is a great story in a fantastically detailed world, and features a heavy focus on one of my favorite themes: sibling love. ^_^ Like the Slayers novels, these books are the original versions of the Scrapped Princess story--in other words, the Scrapped Princess manga and very cool anime were based off these puppies. 13 volumes, still running.
Freelance work
I started some work with Wizard a few years ago, freelance writing for their magazine Anime Insider. Published articles are listed below.
Here is the most updated list of my complete and current projects:
Works List
Published
- Sailor Moon novels (Tokyopop): Volumes 2-8, COMPLETE FOR NOW
- Digimon manga English adaptation (Tokyopop): Volumes 1-11, COMPLETE FOR NOW
- Vision of Escaflowne manga English adaptation (Tokyopop): Volumes 1-8, COMPLETE
- B't X manga English adaptation (Tokyopop): Volumes 1-16, CURRENT
- Saiyuki manga English adaptation/associate editing (Tokyopop): Volumes 1-9, COMPLETE
- Hands Off! manga English adaptation (Tokyopop): Volumes 1-8, COMPLETE
- Saiyuki Reload manga English adaptation (Tokyopop): Volumes 1-7+, CURRENT
- Kamichama Karin manga English adaptation (Tokyopop): Volumes 1-7, CURRENT
- Rave Master manga English adaptation (Tokyopop): Volumes 20-35, CURRENT
- Fruits Basket manga English adaptation (Tokyopop): Volumes 15-22+, CURRENT
- Slayers prose editing (Tokyopop): Volumes 4-6+, COMPLETE FOR NOW
- Scrapped Princess prose English adaptation (Tokyopop): Volumes 1-13, CURRENT
- tactics manga English adaptation (Tokyopop): Volumes 1-8+, CURRENT
- Yu-Gi-Oh "Casting Call," Anime Insider #8 (Wizard): Article, COMPLETE
- Last Exile "A.I. Five," Anime Insider #10 (Wizard): Article, COMPLETE
- Yu-Gi-Oh "Lost Series Episode Guide," Anime Insider #11 (Wizard): Article, COMPLETE
- Fruits Basket "Zodiac Chart," Anime Insider #12 (Wizard): Article, COMPLETE
- D.N. Angel manga preview intro, Anime Insider #13 (Wizard): Article, COMPLETE
- Yu-Gi-Oh theatrical film announcement, Anime Insider #14 (Wizard): Article, COMPLETE
- Yu-Gi-Oh theatrical film cover story, Anime Insider #15 (Wizard): Article, COMPLETE
- Yu-Gi-Oh anime trivia test, Duel Masters Special Publication (Wizard): Article, COMPLETE
- Phantom Thief Jeanne manga preview intro, Anime Insider #17 (Wizard): Article, COMPLETE
- Alichino manga preview intro, Anime Insider #18 (Wizard): Article, COMPLETE
Self-Published/Unpublished
- Rain: COMPLETE AND SOLD OUT
- Children of the Sky: COMPLETE AND FOR SALE
- Untitled (Book #3): CURRENT PRODUCTION ON HOLD
Other
- Tokyo (tentative title): CURRENT AND IN PRODUCTION
Winter 2007: Very, very busy with my Tokyopop work and graduate studies, so the next few months won't involve much beyond my regular deadlines and a frantic grab for sleep. I've got an amazingly talented artist now working with me on my original novel proposal (Tokyo), so we'll be sending the updated, huge version of that to Tokyopop soon for a hopefully-final review. Sleep is for the Weak went down for a while, but it's re-launching today and will be in a new, smoother blog format soon. As always, my livejournal can be read for anime/manga/geek info, notes, and little updates between the big updates of this webpage (and doesn't randomly go offline, as this site seems to -_-;).
Thank you! I'll update this particular page again on March 1st.
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