Well, I guess it is inevitable that everyone is going to have to wade through a ton of moe crap just to get to the stuff they like these days. And to help that marketing sinkhole continue in a downward direction, Ikaros Shobo has put out a new magazine by the name of MC(star)Axis. The magazine is a bishoujo moe magazine, by their naming not mine, and the first issue's cover goes ahead and proves that no one knows what they are talking about by featuring a character that looks closer to tsundere, or femdom even, than she does to moe. She's too sassy and half-naked. But hey, whatever gets your dick up, I guess. Be sure not to buy any copies, as it will only encourage them. But then, they might have some nice centerfolds, so maybe just pick up one copy.
Since I am combining things here, I wanted to link to Shingo's bit about the whole maid cafe thing, as he does a good job of capturing my sentiments. As always, thanks for your well-spoken sentiments on the subject, as it saves everyone else a ton of time in writing out what they think. Now we can all just link to you.
June 21st, 2006 at 7:33 pm
You're contradicting your statement of 'that no one knows what they are talking about' by calling that girl 'closer to tsundere'.
June 21st, 2006 at 7:46 pm
Well, it's hard to tell without her talking, or doing anything. My main point is her clothing isn't exactly shouting innocent, and in need of protection and saying she's closer to the other end of the spectrum with regards to moe. Unless, of course, you take the liberal definition of moe and just make it anything you are hot for. You know, "ankles MOEEEEEEE" and all that.
June 21st, 2006 at 10:50 pm
Ooh, it looks like that I'll have to pick up this magazine for no other reason then they have one of my favourite artists producing the art of the cover.
June 21st, 2006 at 11:26 pm
As much as I bitch, I'm sure I'll end up grabbing a copy too. It better be thick for 1,200 yen though. I'm not made of money, damnit!
June 22nd, 2006 at 12:39 am
!!! I didn't notice the price :( My wallet isn't going to be very happy with me. I don't suppose there would be another good place to get this besides Yahoo! Japan Auctions :(
Silly me, I forgot to give the link for the artist in case anyone wanted to know http://www.ne.jp/asahi/humikane/e-wacs/
June 22nd, 2006 at 1:17 am
Hey, thanks for the artist link!
Amazon.co.jp has it, and they ship books and magazines internationally, I believe. Here's a link to the item listing.
http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/4871498220/250-7905334-8109035
June 23rd, 2006 at 10:24 pm
Oh, thank you. I didnt realize that Amazon.co.jp even sold magazines.