2001 Updates

November 4, 2002
Translation of Chapter 4, Part 2.

October 19, 2002
Revised Profile pages:   English | Chinese   (in FAQ section)
Added Diary:   English | Chinese   (in Musings section)

The profile section is long overdue, since my reading habits and tastes have changed quite a bit in just over a year.   As for the diary, well, I think I was more excited about the bunny icons than the idea of writing. ^_^;;   Anyway, I hope you'd find it entertaining.

October 10, 2002
Archived guestbook pages.

The long-awaited Berubara Encyclopedia is finally out!   Ask your local Japanese bookstore to order it for you, or try one of the online bookstores in the Links or Products Info pages.   In case you haven't heard, the manga will also be published in French and Spanish.   Spanish fans can get a preview at the AZAKE presentation at the Salon del Manga de Barcelona (Oct. 24-28).

Sources:   Ikeda Riyoko Productions, Lara, Yahoo! en Català.

October 4, 2002
Revised FAQ section; updated publication dates and links in data and gallery sections.

Thanks for your continued support.   Things are still a bit hectic for me these days.   I will try to post translations and other updates as soon as I can.

June 17, 2002
Added "Roses of Versailles" lyrics for Takarazuka music:   English | Chinese

June 5, 2002
No earth shattering updates. ^^;; Just wanted to announce a couple of things ...

1) Tiffany's June '02 manga contest has begun!   If you read Chinese and are familiar with the Rurouni Kenshin manga, head over to Tiffany's official site.   Check out the contest and goodies sections for rules and prizes.   Why, you wonder.   Because I wrote the questions!

2) Ikeda-sensei is back in vogue these days.   The Rose of Versailles manga is now reprinted in Chinese and Italian, with the German edition scheduled for 2003 release.   Oniisama E (Brother, Dear Brother) is also coming out in bunko manga, followed by a DVD release of the anime in Aug. 2002.   To top it off, The Rose of Versailles Encyclopedia is scheduled for Oct. 2002 release.

Sources:   Ikeda Riyoko Productions, Shueisha Bunko Comics, Tongli Comics, Catheryne.

May 25, 2002
Set up archive for old guestbook entries.   Revised personal profile page.
Revised Chinese welcome page and added Chinese version of profile.

May 20, 2002
Translation of Chapter 4, Part 1.   Added more bookstores to Links.

Hi hi, I'm back!   Sorry to keep you waiting.   The past few months have been insane for me, both in work and personal lives.   Many thanks to those who dropped me a kind word here and there.   Anyway, a few things I should mention ...

1) Smaller pieces of translations will be posted from now on.   Hopefully, this would speed up the updates.

2) You're welcome to use the guestbook as a forum for anything related to manga or anime.   Lately, I've been using it more as a blog/chat room for RoV and non-RoV stuff.   (Out of laziness for making another forum, and as a way to let people know I'm alive ^^;;).   Have fun!

Feb. 20, 2002
Added more bookstores to Links.

Feb. 10, 2002
Translation of Chapter 3, Part 2.

Jan. 30, 2002
Translation of Chapter 3, Part 1.

Jan. 26, 2002
More Takarazuka lyrics.

Jan. 23, 2002
Moved some pages around in the Gallery, added scans of manga covers and collectibles.

Jan. 22, 2002
Moved Author and Music pages into separate sections, replaced About page with FAQ pages,
added RoV songs for download.

Jan. 16, 2002
Added translation of Takarazuka lyrics.
Revised links for bookstores and other fun stuff.