I actually didn’t know about “Dr. P” before this, and I am now a fan. Too much of hentai is just gigantic breasts or flat chests, and it’s nice to have a great artist that actually hits normal sizes. And while the story may be little more than light hearted amusing setups, those are my absolute favorite.
This is a tougher one for me to review. While the art style isn’t quite to my taste, how wild it is to fit with the crazy story saves it a bit for me. This is one of the rare hentai mangas you SHOULD get for the story.
Unfortunately a couple white outs slipped through the cracks, so that knocks the rating down for me. But I still plan on getting the next one!
Mixed feelings about that. I HOPE she's alive as she is one of my favorite characters now, but they had so many die but not die (wont list due to spoilers) that having Jessie make it too would make death pretty meaningless in the game. Dealing with loss is a powerful story element, so it is typically better to find a balance between never dying and Game of Thrones.
What I'm really hoping Fakku can do (in order of importance to me):
- Release a complete and in order Futuregraph compilation including translated notes. I adore Range Murata's art books, particularly how he makes them fun with pull-outs, sub books, foiled and clear paper, etc.... but Futuregraphs are scattered and random. A nice single chronological source will not only give a nice single place for the art, but enjoy his slice of life stories through the years.
- Range Murata had a multi-artist comic series, "Robot: Super Color Comic". However domestic publishers tripped over the licensing and only half of it was published. Considering that Fakku has a much better relationship with Wanimagazine, would love to see Fakku pick up the series or even completely republish the initial books along with the missing ones (as I trust their translators more).
- Look to localize Range Murata's other art books, especially in their Limited Edition formats. "Futurerhythm" and "Formcode" were both beautiful and really fun art books. Prismtone is one of the most complete collection of his older works. Though I do admit that looking to escape markups for old books on eBay is a bigger motivator here than needing English...
Can always rely on you to put in the good word asking for Range Murata art books/merch. <3
These piece are one of the reasons I sub here, and I really would love whatever Fakku can bring over. While I do already have his artbooks along with other works, almost all are in Japanese. Would love to be able to read his musings and comments in the books like Fakku does for these pieces, and I'd buy everything they bring over even if I already have it in Japanese.
Like others, I hope this paves the way for Fakku to take over Yamatogawa's works (especially his upcoming work). Unfortunately DMI has been fraught with mismanagement and cut corners. If not, I look forward to all I can get through Comic Koh!
You beat me to it GODs! Range's work is half the reason I subscribe, and I was about to unsubscribe, but the addition of Anime was enough for me to hold off. Nice to see this, and hope we get the rest!
His last Futuregraph mentioned a book, so I'm hoping! I'll be getting it the moment I'm able, and hoping Fakku can import it translated. I have every book he's released thus far, and I have a decade's worth of his art I'm missing. Sadly can't afford to invest into his Comiket collection due to import/scalpers pricing.
I would absolutely buy any artbook of Range Murata's - these posts are half the reason I'm subscribed to Fakku! I haven't seen an official collection of his in over a decade - the closest is his little "Comikets" released every now and then (I believe he's on C91). Unfortunately with no US release, it's up to catching whatever people have lying around, and spending $30-50 each for tiny collections would mean setting yourself back at least a couple grand. I'm hoping Fakku can get past this and release some works state side - though I'm not holding my breath sadly. His Robot project got shot down only 5 volumes in... and it took two publishers to even get that far.
Please try Jacob! Even if all you can get is the Futuregraph works through Wani, I'd still love you forever for it. <3
It's pretty interesting that Murata is using the comments on the Futuregraphs like a journal. I like getting a bit of the slice of life from my favorite artist.