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The Manga of Takako Shimura, author of "Even Though We're Adults", by Erica Friedman

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Even Though We're Adults Volume 4 (manga review)

A review of the manga "Even Though We're Adults" volume 4 by Takako Shimura published by Seven Seas.

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Apr 23, 2022 • Subscribe

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Even Though We're Adults vol. 7 (manga review)

Review of "Even Though We're Adults" volume 7 (vol. 7) by Takako Shimura published by Seven Seas

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Mar 30, 2024 • Subscribe

Even Though We're Adults volume 5 (Manga Review)

Review of the manga, Even though We're Adults volume 5, by Takako Shimura

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Jan 2, 2023 • Subscribe

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Ep. 86 – Even Though We’re Adults Volume 2, by Takako Shimura

This week the Mangasplaining gang returns to 'Even Though We're Adults' by Takako Shimura with Volume 2. But what will Chip Zdarsky think of the change in tone?

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Jan 31, 2023 • Subscribe

S4E05 - Eniale and Dewiala, Even Though We're Adults

In this episode of ScreenTone Club, Elliot and Andy get all Theological with an angel and a devil and then all emotional, even though they are supposed to…

ScreenTone Club

Mar 2, 2021 • Subscribe

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PODCAST: Ep. 86 - Even Though We're Adults vol. 2

In this Chip-hosted episode, we revisit the woman-meets-woman-who's-already-married drama in the second volume of Even Though We're Adults by Takako Shimura.

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Feb 1, 2023 • Subscribe

Ep. 17: Even Though We’re Adults

Mangasplainer Chip Zdarsky wanted to read something aimed at a grown-up audience this week, after a few weeks of reading about teens and their problems. So this episode…

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Jun 8, 2021 • Subscribe

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Even Though We’re Adults, Volume 1

Takako Shimura’s Even Though We’re Adults, Volume 1 is a very strong opening to a series I still have no idea in what direction it is going. Ayano,…

Okazu

Feb 4, 2021 • Subscribe

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Even Though We’re Adults, Volume 3

Akari and Ayano met in Volume 1, but their relationship was instantly complicated by the fact that Ayano…is married. In Volume 2, Akari moves to give herself a…

Okazu

Oct 12, 2021 • Subscribe

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Even Though We’re Adults, Volume 2

Yesterday I said we were playing a “choose your own adventure” in reading works by creators you already had opinions about. Yesterday, we walked down Path #1 with…

Okazu

Aug 6, 2021 • Subscribe

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Even Though We’re Adults, Volume 4

Probably the most remarkable plot of Shimura Takako’s Even Though We’re Adults, Volume 4 is the poignant story about the three elementary school girls. It’s so stark and…

Okazu

Jun 24, 2022 • Subscribe

100 Years of Yuri 2020 Project, by Erica Friedman

Welcome to the final post of the 100 Years of Yuri 2020 Project! With this post, the first centennial anniversary of the Yuri genre is complete. We can…

Okazu

Jan 1, 2020 • Subscribe

100 Years of Yuri 2020 Project, by Erica Friedman

Welcome to the final post of the 100 Years of Yuri 2020 Project! With this post, the first centennial anniversary of the Yuri genre is complete. We can…

Okazu

Jan 5, 2020 • Subscribe

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Even Though We’re Adults Vol. 1 Review

It’s a classic story. Woman meets other woman. Woman falls in love. Other woman shows up a few days later at woman’s restaurant with a husband in tow.

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Feb 22, 2021 • Subscribe

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Thoughts on Even Though We’re Adults Volume 3

Akari decides a fresh start is what she needs in the third volume of Takako Shimura’s Even Though We’re Adults, but naturally things can’t go that simply. After…

Rory Muses

Oct 28, 2021 • Subscribe

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Thoughts on Even Though We’re Adults Volume 4

Ayano gives some serious thought about her future in the fourth volume of Takako Shimura’s Even Though We’re Adults manga. This volume contains chapters sixteen to twenty.

Rory Muses

Jul 16, 2022 • Subscribe

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Thoughts on Even Though We’re Adults Volume 5

Ayano can no longer avoid a certain topic when talking to her parents, so she finally reveals the truth to them in the fifth volume of Takako Shimura’s…

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Jan 14, 2023 • Subscribe

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Thoughts on Even Though We’re Adults Volume 1

Even Though We’re Adults is a yuri manga written and illustrated by Takako Shimura. It is about two adult women who fall in love, only for one to…

Rory Muses

Jun 24, 2021 • Subscribe

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Thoughts on Even Though We’re Adults Volume 8

Ayano and Akari move in with together in the eighth volume of Takako Shimura’s Even Though We’re Adults manga. This volume contains chapters thirty-six to forty.

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Nov 14, 2024 • Subscribe

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Thoughts on Even Though We’re Adults Volume 7

Akari and Ayano are off on a trip together in the seventh volume of Takako Shimura’s Even Though We’re Adults manga. This volume contains chapters thirty-one to thirty-five.

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May 13, 2024 • Subscribe

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Journey Through the First 100 Years of Yuri Manga with Erica Friedman By Your Side

It’s official! I and Journey Press are pleased to announce By Your Side: The First 100 Years of Yuri Manga & Anime. The term “Yuri” began life as…

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Feb 18, 2021 • Subscribe

BL Fans LOVE My Brother?! and Even Though We’re Adults

The White Sox do not seem to be a very good offensive baseball team, and it is...

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Jun 4, 2022 • Subscribe

BL Fans LOVE My Brother?! and Even Though We’re Adults

The White Sox do not seem to be a very good offensive baseball team, and it is...

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American Manga Awards, Event Report by Sean Gaffney and Erica Friedman on Anime Herald

I promised you a really exciting look at AnimeNYC and today I can share that Sean Gaffney and I were absolutely honored to cover the first-ever American Manga…

Okazu

Sep 13, 2024 • Subscribe

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EVEN THOUGH WE’RE ADULTS — IN FAVOR OF MUDDY TRAILS OVER THE WORN DOWN PATH

*slams down the door and barges into your room* What’s up! I hope everyone is fairly okay and is ready to wind down once the weekend comes. I’m mentally…

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Aug 26, 2021 • Subscribe

New Lesbian Manga ‘Even Though We’re Adults’ from Acclaimed LGBTQ Creator Released in English

The first volume of Yuri manga series Even Though We’re Adults (Otona ni Natte mo) was released Tuesday in English by Seven Seas Entertainment. This is the latest…

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Feb 10, 2021 • Subscribe

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Josei Yuri Romance ‘Even Though We’re Adults’ Vol. 2 Released in English

On Tuesday, Seven Seas Entertainment released the second volume in Takako Shimura’s Josie Yuri manga Even Though We’re Adults (Otona ni Natte mo) in English digitally and in paperback.…

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Yuri Expert Erica Friedman Dives Into LGBTQ Anime & Manga History in New Book ‘By Your...

Yuri Expert Erica Friedman Dives Into LGBTQ Anime & Manga History in New Book ‘By Your Side’ – June 2022In February, Yuri researcher and trend-setter Erica Friedman announced…

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Mar 3, 2021 • Subscribe

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INTERVIEW: Erica Victoria Espejo – Author of The Fangirl Diaries

Sailor Moon, Utena, and idols—oh my! Yatta-Tachi spoke with author Erica Victoria Espejo about conventions, cosplay and Y2K anime fandom.

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378 – Twiple Dip 3 – Dai Dark, Even Though We’re Adults, The Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service

We’ve got a special Seamus selection Twiple Dip this week! We’re reading the second volumes of Dai Dark, Even Though We’re Adults, and The Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service!…

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#111 - Pride Month Special! A Conversation with Erica Friedman (Yuri Scholar & Manga Editor)

Happy Pride Month, everyone! For our 2021 Pride podcast, Tori and Sully have a chat with yuri researcher and Yuricon founder Erica Friedman! Erica goes into the development…

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Jun 25, 2021 • Subscribe

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351 – Triple Dip 51 – Boys Run the Riot, Even Though We’re Adults, I Think Our Son Is Gay

For our second week of Pride Month Spectacular, we’re doing a LGBTQ+ themed Triple Dip! We’ll be looking at the first volumes of Boys Run the Riot, Even…

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Pride Month Special! Episode # 111 – A Conversation with Yuri Scholar, Erica Friedman!

Happy Pride Month, everyone! For our 2021 Pride podcast, Tori and Sully have a chat with yuri researcher and Yuricon founder Erica Friedman! Erica goes into the development…

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Translation Chat 17 – Erica Friedman chats about Whisper Me a Love Song

Erica Friedman chats about the English translation of the manga Whisper Me a Love Song and why character voice is so important.

J-En Translations

Nov 27, 2022 • Subscribe

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Translation Chat 17 – Erica Friedman chats about Whisper Me a Love Song

Erica Friedman chats about the English translation of the manga Whisper Me a Love Song and why character voice is so important.

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Anime World Order Show # 173 – 100 Years of Yuri with Most Dangerous Erica Friedman, Yuri Bodhisattva

Two episodes ago we told you to go check out Erica Friedman and her blog Okazu, but much like a rogue outlaw space idol singer this Most Dangerous…

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Some 2s, even though 3s are coming out.

LIttle do they know … On to episode 2s, starting with Lycoris Recoil, with about as good a second episode as the first. The girls get an assignment,…

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12 Days of Aniblogging 2020, Day 12 It’s easily been Floating Catacombs’ most successful year, with far more posts that I’m proud of than previous times. With that, I’d…

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I like Unnamed Memory even though it feels rushed

Ayako Doctrine invoked.

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The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 144: The Fangirl Diaries with Author Erica Victoria Espejo

Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode!Treat yourself or a loved one! TokyoTreat makes the…

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Bocchi the Rock! is excellent even though there's basically no ROCK yet

I don't want to know what the boxes in my head contain.

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Erica Out of Office Tonight!

Sorry, no review today, I’m busy reading Watashi no Oshi ha Akuyaku Reijou., Volume 4 (私の推しは悪役令嬢。) in Japanese on Kindle. Bur keep your eyes peeled because in a…

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Mar 3, 2021 • Subscribe

I'm less enthusiastic about The Apothecary Diaries now even though it's still good

Not every episode is about poison. Sometimes there's one about dicks.

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Koikimo is better than Higehiro even though both are missing the same thing

You can't have cakesex without cake.

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Apr 20, 2021 • Subscribe

Higehiro: After Being Rejected, I Shaved and Took in a High School Runaway, High School Girls, Koikimo

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Manga Review | Even if There’s No Rainbow Tomorrow by Noriko Kihara

Chitose is a performer. By day, they appear to be an average gay man, but by night, they get all dolled up in women's clothing. Then, they either…

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12 Anime About Adults Burnt Out By Overwork

Do you happen to be an adult who enjoys anime? Are you also being ground up in the meat grinder of late stage capitalism that takes all your…

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Aug 18, 2023 • Subscribe

ReLIFE, Life Lessons with Uramichi Oniisan, Aggressive Retsuko, Black Lagoon, Recovery of an MMO Junkie

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Series update: Things I still like about Joshikousei even though the fanservice has stopped.

If you haven’t watched the show, this list will probably mean nothing to you, but Joshikousei has turned out to be a rather good Slice of Life show…

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Jul 9, 2006 • Subscribe

High School Girls

I'm committed to watching Railgun Tango even though I'll probably hate a lot of it

Relax, she's not trying to get rid of a body. She's trying to drag these schmucks out of danger.

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Jan 21, 2020 • Subscribe

I’m probably going to drop Giji Harem even though I like Hayamin

Maybe the anime will keep me watching by unlocking more characters each episode.

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Jul 16, 2024 • Subscribe

Pseudo Harem

New Manga Collection by ‘Bloom Into You’ Author Nakatani Nio Released

On June 29 Yen Pressed released manga shorts and illustration collection Farewell to My Alter in English digitally and in print. The manga collects one-shots written by Nakatani…

The Holy Mother of Yuri

Jun 30, 2021 • Subscribe

Bloom Into You