Reverse Harem Garden

Bakumatsu Renka Karyuu Kenshiden by Kuroyurihime 2 volumes- ongoing Shizuki Rin grew up in a dojo with bishies. The couple of chapters scanlated has a historical feel on it rather than shoujo-ish. But I saw some otome review in Liajaka's page so the manga might be.

Pic taken from official site . For staff blog and episode 1 preview translations check unleashthegeek.

Harutoki 40-second trailer found here via ANN . The present from HYD I guess are the greetings from the two. More info from unleashthegee k .

Himegimi no Aikon by Natsumi Oouchi 1 Volume (Complete) Aki is the fastest girl in their track team then one day she finds a love letter. Can she chase the guy who left the letter? Only three chapters are available so far and left that question hanging. Lol.

There's a message from Inoue on the HYD homepage. On Christmas Eve they will air memorable scenes from the TV drama before the uncut version of the movie. Also watch out for the Christmas present after the movie. More info from unleashthegeek . Here's also the memorable scenes from the producers, scene 1 and scene 2 .

The February issue of Kodansha will feature the last chapter of "Shugo Chara" and the debut of "Shugo Chara! Encore!". More info from ANN .

The final anime of TV special Harutoki 3 will also be released on March 24 as 3-disc DVD with extra footages, booklet, soundtrack and multiple character endings. More info from ANN .

This banner on the amoeba page caught my eye. I think for marketing they created a story about and a girl and ikemen and candies or whatever. Use babelfish first then visit the site .

"You're Beautiful" DVD Director's Cut (and with subs) will be released in February of next year. More info from minamdvd via dramabeans .

"Harukanaru Toki no Naka de" manga ends on the January issue of Lala DX. More info from ANN .

"Haruka Naru Toki no Naka de 3: Owari Naki Unmei" TV special airs January 3, 2010. Official site here . "Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge" jdorama airs January 15, 2010. Official site here . Pic taken from d-addicts .

Crimson Empire - Circumstances to serve a noble 1 volume-ongoing by Hazuki Futuba Sheila becomes the maid/bodyguard of the second prince. It's a dark manga adaptation of another Quinrose otome. Thanks for the anonymous visitor for the tip. I actually posted the otome pic before.

These two stars have been out of the radar for too long that I felt the need to post about it. Gong You is out of the army after enlisting at the heels of Coffee Prince's success. More info from dramabeans . Meanwhile, Takeuchi Yuko of Lunch Queen invades US with the ongoing sci-fi series, 'Flashforward'. More info from Kawaii Joyuu . I was surprised when I suddenly saw her in the action/drama.

Thanks for the another 100,000 hits since March 26. :D

The Hana Yori Dango Final flick will premier this Christmas in Japan boobtube. It will also air uncut scenes, message from Mao and Jun and favorite scenes from the series. More info from unleashthegeek .

The cast of the live adaptation of the manga Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge has been announced. The drama is set to premier on January 15. Taken from wiki and Tokyograph . First read at unleashthegeek . Aya Oomasa as Sunako Kamenashi Kazuya as Kohei Uchi Hiroki as Takenaga Miyao Shuntaro as Ranmaru Tegoshi Yuya as Yukinojo