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MMC: Wanted – Matsuri Hino

Posted by Cozza on July 24, 2011 @ 1:05 am

Wanted! - Matsuri Hino

Title: Wanted
Mangaka: Matsuri Hino
Demographic: shoujo
Genre: adventure, historical
Publisher: Chuang Yi (distributed by Madman)
First published by Hakusensha in 2005
Review based on volume 1 of 1

Summary: Late 17th Century, on the Mediterranean Sea – Armeria lives a lonely life as a singer with a traveling musical troupe. Among the haughty nobles she entertains, only one stands out as a shining beacon of justice and compassion – the charming Luce Lanceman. But just as she falls for the young noble, Luce is kidnapped by the pirate captain Scar! Eight years later, a determined Armeria disguises herself as a boy and boards Scar’s ship in an attempt to find her first love. But on a ship full of bawdy seadogs, how long can she keep up her pretense?!
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Just a minute.. (May ’11)

Posted by Cozza on May 25, 2011 @ 5:18 pm

Wow! It’s been a while hasn’t it, WordPress? I’m glad you got off your high horse and finally came around to recognising my account as the admin’s (admittedly, it was a fault on my part and an incorrectly labelled table). Anyway, as much as I’ve missed you, I’ve actually enjoyed blogging elsewhere. Oh well. In any case, hello to all of my millions of readers (ehe)! How are you guys? Can you believe we’re almost half way through 2011 already!? Crazy, right? On with the meme!

Listening…

I never thought I’d see the day where I, Cozmosis, find myself completely fangirling over kpop, no, no to be specific: SHINee. Their music videos (and Hello Baby) can be held accountable for my sudden sparked interest. You see, for me, I’ve never been a music-reliant person, or someone with an intense desire for said art (hence my reluctance to seek new musicians out). In fact, I’ve always envied those with an avid passion for their favourite musicians, you know, the fans that practically live through their idols, emotionally attached. I would always wonder, “Why can’t I grow that in love with something real?” (’cause trust me, I easily fall in love with manga fictional works, haha). I wouldn’t say I’m that far along in my new found obsession with SHINee.. yet. But damn, I do love them! I’ve been replaying all their songs like crazy, thanks to my mum who purchased their second album whilst in Sydney (Sydney, why do you have so many cool things!?) which may I say, is so pretty. And don’t ask who my bias is, because it’s a tie between Taemin, Key and Jonghyun — I just can’t choose! Also, it was the boys’ three year anniversary yesterday! /swoon ♥ (more…)