As much as I love Otoyomegatari, I think it represents one of the real problems of a monthly manga. I enjoy the new characters Mori Kaoru continues to introduce to this story, and Laila and Leyli are certainly a hoot. But when we get to see these characters so rarely, […] Read more
“Whispered Words” Whoa – now things are definitely heating up. I don’t know if you can technically call Hourou Musuko a “slice-of-life” – and no, I don’t want to open that can of worms – but one of the most magical things about Shimura Takako’s writing is the ability to […] Read more
“Mind Game” The long-awaited reunion finally happens, at the karaoke bar – Nitorin, Makoto, Chiba, Takatsuki, Sasa, Anna, and – seemingly the odd sock – Momo. I felt a little bad for her being stuck there with a “bunch of freaks” when Chi-chan bails with a cold – but at […] Read more
“Mii-tan’s Father – 2” I’m not at all sure how I feel about a new character being introduced at this stage of the game. We’re well over 100 chapters in, and seem nowhere close to wrapping up the arcs of any of the major characters. Many in the cast don’t […] Read more
I never would have expected this. No word yet on what “brief run” and “reboot” mean, but can we possibly hope that this, at long last, will push us towards the Holy Grail of adaptations, the Jinchu Arc? As surprising as this news is, it’s easy to forget Watsuki-sensei is […] Read more
“Mii-tan’s Father” This was a much anticipated chapter for me, based on that long overdue question new girl Minamoto asked Nitorin last time – “Do you like men?” While I think I know the answer, it still seemed as if things were finally getting to the heart of the matter […] Read more
“Half Knowledge” All in all, a fascinating chapter of Hourou Musuko this time, with a heavy focus on Nitorin and the double-life he’s still trying to lead. Once a month just isn’t enough for this manga. I’m always dying to know what’s going to happen next, and having to wait. […] Read more
“The Calm Before the Storm” A pretty quiet chapter, as befits the title – but there are implications of deeper consequences to come. While there’s a brief visit with Anna at the beginning of the chapter, the bulk of the attention is on Shu and his waiter/waitress job at the […] Read more
For some reason, after reading this chapter of Otoyomegatari I have a hankerin’ for some Doublemint gum… The story returns to the saga of Henry Smith this time, he having parted ways with the lovely young widow and her Mother-in-Law to continue his journey to Ankara with his guide. There’s […] Read more
I did a short blog post on Otoyomegatari (A Bride’s Story) a while back, giving a little background on why I love this series so much. While I’m going to blog the current chapters – with all the attendant spoilers that implies, so beware – I heartily encourage you all […] Read more