A translation of the Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger short story “One Day's Swan” (ワンデイズ・スワン), written by Dekaranger main writer Naruhisa Arakawa and originally published in the Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger Complete Book (特捜戦隊デカレンジャー コンプリート・ブック) on May 11, 2005. You can buy the original book here. "Good morning, Murphy. Well, then, goodnight."It was a strange way to put it, but it was a relatively common
Feb 14, 2023 • Subscribe
More like this
Mahou Sentai Magiranger short story “The Morning Another Adventure Began”
A translation of the Mahou Sentai Magiranger short story “The Morning Another Adventure Began” (旅立ちの朝、もう一度), written by Magiranger episode writer Michiko Yokote and originally published in the Mahou…
The Story of Two Swans – Midnight Swan
As precursor note this blog post of mine is not only a review of the film, the first part of this blog, but a discussion of the more…
Final Thoughts: Number One Sentai Gozyuger (& Super Sentai)
This is the first time that I've been to a birthday party that turned into a funeral halfway through.
Clover Day’s Plus
Clover Day’s is a visual novel where all the heroines have long known the protagonist, Yuuto. He has two younger step-sisters, the twins Anzu and Anri, that are…
First Look: Number One Sentai Gozyuger
It’s the fiftieth anniversary of the Super Sentai series and they’re going to celebrate the only way they know how – by blowing up even more stuff than…
Swan Song
For those who have been following my ramblings about Jago and Litefoot, a series that has a distinct feel of the Great Detective, I feel the urge to…
Kaiju Knocking — A Short Story
More than Tokyo. Focused on Japanese pop culture, Japanese collectible culture, anime, science fiction, and other interesting things.
Three Yuri Short Story Collections
These three Yuri Short Story collections have been taking up space in my house for a year or more. I moved slowly through each of them and thought…
HARM - A Mecha Short Story
HARM This is a work of fiction. All the characters and events portrayed in this book are fictional, and any resemblance to real people...
First Book—The Short Story Collective
The Short Story Collective is a thirteen-part journey through contemporary Japan taking in themes as disparate as mental illness, Buddhism, the human drive for validation, workplace harassment, cults,…
First Book—The Short Story Collective
The Short Story Collective is a thirteen-part journey through contemporary Japan taking in themes as disparate as mental illness, Buddhism, the human drive for validation, workplace harassment, cults,…
Telework Yotabanashi | A short story worth reading.
I love me a good story, "Telework Yotabanashi" written by Kintetsu Yamada just so happens to be a short story with a great story. As time goes on,…
Walking Down the Shore (A Short Story)
Much of my life feels like strolling down sunset-lit beach all by myself. In the horizon, I can see crowds of people tending and minding their own businesses;…
Spy Classroom Short Story Collection: Honeymoon Raker
By Takemachi and Tomari. Released in Japan as “Spy Kyoushitsu” by Fujimi Fantasia Bunko. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Nathaniel Hiroshi Thrasher. I’ve mentioned…
Spy Classroom Short Story Collection: Bridal Royale
By Takemachi and Tomari. Released in Japan as “Spy Kyoushitsu” by Fujimi Fantasia Bunko. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Nathaniel Thrasher. When I reviewed…
Girl from Phantasia, Spy Classroom, The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess and the Genius Young Lady
Spy Classroom Short Story Collection: Honeymoon Raker
By Takemachi and Tomari. Released in Japan as “Spy Kyoushitsu” by Fujimi Fantasia Bunko. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Nathaniel Hiroshi Thrasher. I’ve mentioned…
Short Story: The Monk in the Arena
Some fascinating news for you, my dear readers! I’ve written a short story. It’s the first one which I have published in twelve years. Some people on X…
Juno, Queen of the Cave | Short Story
Happy 1st Adoption Anniversary, Juno! ♥ Here's to many more years of cozy cuddles and cat caves...
School Day’s Sekai Saionji: Buyer’s Remorse
I honestly thought I was done with my look at School Days after my last post, but I figured that I couldn’t call it a wrap on this…
That Time I Wrote an Isekai Short Story
Hello, folks! I’m back with another blog post. This time, it’s not about a light novel I read – it’s about something I wrote myself! I wrote what…
Yoshiki feat. Hyde - Red Swan
Oh wow. Somebody had the gall to leave troll reviews on several of my fan fics, accusing me of faking being autistic. I wasnt going to lose any…
This Manga Makes One Piece Seem Short
Detective Conan just built different. Heaven aint hard to find. Edited by @TeeHallumsYT SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/totallynotmark FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/totallynotmark FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@totallynotmark
The Super Sentai Deconstruction? Sentai Daishikkaku (anime review)
I am not afraid of bandwagoning a series, if the premise is interesting enough. I had heard some whisperings of Sentai Daishikkaku, or in English Go! Go! Loser…
School Day’s Makoto Itou: Also a Victim
I’ll go to my grave defending School Days, and I’m not talking about the ending. I mean the entire show. In all these years running the blog, I…
TPN Novel 4 Short Story (5): Don and Gilda
[2050]Gilda nostalgically recalled her 10-year-old self. From the day she learned the truth at the House until today, she has been desperately running through it all.She knew that…
Bloganuary: Write a short story or poem about rain
A short narrative poem on rain
TPN Novel 4 Short Story (3): Ray and Conny
[2050] "Speaking of which, Ray...." While looking at Emma with her eyes squinted, Gilda suddenly turned at Ray, as if she'd just remembere...
Kushami / Sneeze : A Short Story Collection by Urasawa Naoki
My wife was at a Friends of the Library board meeting last night, so I had some time to kick around and see what was new in the…
Farewell to My Alter, Nio Nakatani Short Story Collection
Farewell to My Alter, Nio Nakatani Short Story Collection, from Yen Press works equally well as a Yuri collection, a science fiction/fantasy collection, or a collection of Nakatani-sensei’s…
Print in Time - A Reverse Time Travel Short Story
Print in Time is an urban fantasy story about the destiny of a ukiyo-e artist that finds himself out of his time . The story introduces uki...
Junjo Sentai Virginias
A comedy manga about the powerful Pure Heart Sentai Squad Virginias who will lose their powers if they lose their virginity. The new Pink ranger is interested in…
The Promised Neverland short story from Blu-ray DVD boxset
The Chess Proverb “Checkmate!”Hearing Norman, a struggling Emma exclaimed.“Wah! No way!”Looking at the knight that had decided that checkmate from an unexpected position, Emma let out her voice. Norman…
Fire Emblem Genealogy of the Holy War Short Story – Vampire
Vampire吸血鬼 Written by: Ginichiro Suzuki (鈴木銀一郎)Illustration by: Rika Suzuki (鈴木理華) Story 6 in Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War – The Forested Land of the Lakeフファイアーエムブレム聖戦の系譜: 森と湖の国ISBN…
Card Captor Sakura – Clear Card arc – Special Short Story 5
© CLAMP・Shigatsu Tsuitachi CO.,LTD. / 講談社 This chapter is available for free at CLAMP-FANS.com. DISCLAIMER: If you enjoyed reading this story, please support CLAMP by purchasing the original…
Card Captor Sakura – Clear Card arc – Special Short Story 3
© CLAMP・Shigatsu Tsuitachi CO.,LTD. / 講談社 This chapter is available for free at CLAMP-FANS.com. DISCLAIMER: If you enjoyed reading this story, please support CLAMP by purchasing the original…
Card Captor Sakura – Clear Card arc – Special Short Story 4
© CLAMP・Shigatsu Tsuitachi CO.,LTD. / 講談社 This chapter is available for free at CLAMP-FANS.com. DISCLAIMER: If you enjoyed reading this story, please support CLAMP by purchasing the original…
You Need To Check Out This Monogatari-inspired Short Story!
My good friend, “Sad Scientist,” is an awesome writer and two years ago he wrote a short story called Scorpion Grass. It was a supernatural mystery set in…
Tune of the Week: School Day’s Innocent Blue
Like with Doki Doki Literature Club before it, School Days pulls you in with a false sense of warmth and security, before pulling down the stick on the…
Coping With White Day’s Emotional Toll in Japan
A purely commercial holiday that started in the 1970s, White Day in Japan isn't always what it's advertised.
School Day’s Kotonoha Katsura: The Ticking Time Bomb
We still have a bit of School Days left to talk about folks! We’ve discussed the series as a whole, given some bite sized opinions, and even talked…
Spiraken manga Review Ep 426: Super Sentai Himitsu Sentai Gorenger
In this episode, Xan reviews the manga adaptation of the first Super Sentai Show. So grab your morpher and enjoy as he reviews Himitsu Sentai Gorenger by Shotaro Ishinomori. As…
Dennou Sentai Voogie’s Angel
When an invading alien force has driven us humans to a corner, how do we fight back? Create a super intelligent and highly capable and hi-tech mecha? Nope.…
Sentai Joins AMC’s Team
Sentai has needed a jolt to remain a major player in the field. Well, the jolt has come: AMC Networks is buying Sentai Holdings.
SUPER HXEROS: Hentai Sentai
It’s really surprising that the Super Sentai genre, the show that gave the west Power Rangers, hasn’t really transferred over into anime. While there are some splashes like…
Super Deformed Swan Song: ARTMIC’s Scramble Wars
While not the last ARTMIC OVA, it feels like the end of an era.
The Beauty of Swan Song at Dawn
Hey, so I've decided to start this new type of article called "The Beauty of-", where I break down something in anime that I found to be impactful…
Super Deformed Swan Song: ARTMIC’s Scramble Wars
While not the last ARTMIC OVA, it feels like the end of an era.
The story of the Site, part one
Despite everything, it worked out Hey there! I’m the Firsty Duelist, also known as Crazo17, crazo2008, and [REDACTED FOR PRIVACY REASONS]. I’m also the creator of a new…
Birdie Wing: Golf Girls’ Story (Season One)
Eve is a hotshot golfer who only plays for money. However, she comes up against Aoi, a girl who truly excites her with her golf. In Eve’s efforts…