Saturday, August 30, 2008

D Gray-Man Episode 98 - The Power of the Generals


Lulu Bell and akumas have invaded the headquarters. Allen Walker and Bookman were fighting a lot of akumas together, unfortunately they have been outnumbered. In the mean time, some of the scientist have been transformed into the enemy forces. Bookman has fall into the akuma's ability and then Allen Walker was also captured by Lulubell.



As soon as the enemy are about to leave, the remaining scientists use the talisman to hold the akumas from moving. Suddenly Miranda and Marie appear into the scene followed by the generals, Sokaro, Tiedoll, Cross and Cloud.

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Sunday, August 24, 2008

The monopoly of AMG product in today's market

Nowadays the popularity of Anime, Manga & Games (AMG) product has growing largely in the market with a lot of products being sold worldwide. But is this just the case to meet customer’s demand or otherwise a marketing strategy to make money?

Manga Evolution

AMG product was produce in various steps from manga to anime and then anime to action figure and so on. Usually a new manga will be produced in a weekly magazine. It depends on the reader’s acceptance of the manga. If it was good enough, the publisher will take an action to publish the manga effectively.

1. Printed media

A well received manga will be compiled and then will be made into poster, wall scroll, and phone card. This is the beginning product for a new manga in the market. The production’s cost is very low even though it was produced in a large quantity. So, the price will be cheap and more customers can afford to buy it.


2. Anime & Games

A popular manga will be adapted into anime and then being transformed into video games and trading card games. The Original Sound track also being produced for additional promotion to the anime and games.

3. Action Figures and Plushies

Action figure is a replica of AMG character that is following a specific scale and similar to the original character. While Plushies are doll; it is a cute version of the AMG character that was specially designed for girls.


4. Accessories

There are a lot of AMG accessories can be found in the market such as keychain, bag, and many more.

5. Special edition and Art book

For a popular AMG, a special edition product and art book will be produced as a gift for the fans. Usually the product is limited and can be purchased in a specific time such as during anniversary etc.


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Sunday, August 17, 2008

D Gray-Man Episode 96 - Yet the hands of time move forward

In this episode, Allen Walker was put under surveillance of Inspector Horward Link and Rouvelier because they were suspicious that Allen was involved with the enemy. Meanwhile, the scientists are working to investigate the Noah Ark especially the egg plant where the Earl manufactured Akumas. But during the investigation, Lulu Bell has shown up after disguising as one of the scientist. She brought a lot of Akuma with her and she also killed Oceania Branch Head and harmed Johnny, a scientist that is a close friend to Suman and Allen Walker.



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Thursday, August 7, 2008

Zombie loan

Year : 2007
Total episodes : 11
Studio : Square Enix



Michiru possesses Shinigami Eyes, which allows her to see a ring on a person's neck, indicating their impending death. Michiru first meets Chika and Shito in the hallways of her school, accidentally tripping over Chika's hand. After she ends up finding out their secret, they initially think of killing her, but when they find out that she has Shinigami Eyes, they instead inform her that she will be using her powers to help them fight zombies, despite her protests. After various failures and meeting other members of the Z-Loan office, Michiru comes to accept her new job, largely because of the debt Shito and Chika took on to keep her from dying.

Michiru Kita



Akatsuki Chika



Tachibana Shito

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Saturday, August 2, 2008

Drawing a figure's action

Action needs impact and energy to show the character movement. Actually, a normal human's movement will not be so much energetic. But in order to give more satisfaction to the reader, the action can be overly drawn so that the character will look lively. The important element is the reader can see the effect from the action.

Normal punching action



Excessive punching action


Other example:

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