Daisy Cakes: Retro Shoujo Blog

New 1990s Cover Scan

2012-01-26T21:39:00.001-05:00

Akazukin Cha Cha (赤ずきんチャチャ), published in 1993 by Min Ayahana, has been added to the 1990s scans section. Check it out!

New anime in "Anime To Check Out" section!

2012-01-14T23:15:00.000-05:00

I have added Tonde Buurin, aired in 1994, to the "Anime to check out" section. Check it out!

New 1980s cover scan

2011-12-31T14:36:00.000-05:00

Asari-chan (あさりちゃん), published in 1982 by Mayumi Muroyama, has been added to the 1980s scans section. Check it out!

New 1970s cover scan

2011-12-16T19:56:00.000-05:00

Akai Hana (紅い花), published in 1970 by Chikae Ide, has been added to the 1970s scans section. Check it out!

New 1950s cover scan

2011-12-02T19:58:00.000-05:00

Ribon no Kishi (リボンの騎士), published in 1953 by Osamu Tezuka, has been added to the 1950s scans section. Check it out!

New 1980s cover scan

2011-11-11T18:05:00.003-05:00

Asari-chan (あさりちゃん), published in 1981 by Mayumi Muroyama, has been added to the 1980s scans section. Check it out!

New 1970s cover scan

2011-10-31T23:56:00.000-04:00

Obake no Isan (おばけの遺産), published in 1979 by Ako Natsume, has been added to the 1970s scans section. Check it out!

New 1990s Artbook scan

2011-10-13T16:28:00.002-04:00

Born To Be Idol!, published in 1995, has been added to the artbook section. Check it out!

Born To Be Idol (1995)

2011-10-13T15:49:00.011-04:00

Born To Be Idol! is an artbook that was released in 1995 for the manga series Hajime-chan ga Ichigan (or はじめちゃんが一番！). Hajime-chan is the story of a young girl named Hajime, whose family has been very poor since her quintuplet brothers were born. Because of the rambunctious and cute nature of her brothers, not to mention the fact that quintuplets are very rare, they are recruited by a talent scout. Soon enough they have their own idol group! Hajime must balance helping and watching over her famous brothers, while at the same time trying win over an idol from the same company. The series is by Taeko Watanabe.

Click the image for a bigger version.

Tokimeki Tonight (1982)

2011-10-13T13:10:00.001-04:00

Ranze has a unique family situation; her mother is a werewolf and her father is a vampire. Despite living in her own "Addams Family," she tries her best to be normal. Developing a crush on a boy at school is normal, but her main rival is the daughter of a yakuza boss! On top of this, her parents do not approve of the boy, and want her to date somebody from the monster world, instead. As if this is not enough stress to deal with, she soon finds that supernatural powers so prominent in her family have not passed her by: if she bites something the wrong way she takes the form of the object! So, if she bites a baseball, she will turn into a baseball. If she bites a person, she will take on their form. And, because she has to sneeze to turn back to normal, it is not always easy to do so!

This series is a comedy above all else, with exaggerated expressions and situations. Published in 1982.

Click on images for full scan.

New 1960s cover scan

2011-09-30T20:50:00.000-04:00

Hoshi no Furumachi (星のふる町), published in 1960, has been added to the 1950s/1960s scans section. Check it out!

New 1960s cover scan

2011-09-18T21:23:00.000-04:00

Hakuchou no Negai (白鳥のねがい), published in 1960, has been added to the 1950s/1960s scans section. Check it out!

What makes a retro shoujo manga girl? UPDATE

2011-09-05T19:38:00.002-04:00

I've added some new information and pictures to the "What makes a retro shoujo girl?" section. CHECK IT OUT!

New 1950s cover scan

2011-08-26T19:39:00.002-04:00

Uta no Tsubasa (歌のつばさ), published in 1956 by Hideki Hanabusa, has been added to the 1950s scans section. Check it out!

New 1970s cover scan

2011-08-07T20:09:00.000-04:00

Seishun Ichinensei (青春一年生), published in 1975 by Nobuko Hama, has been added to the 1970s scans section. Check it out!

New 1980s cover scan

2011-07-24T13:02:00.003-04:00

Hane Kunno 10 Nen Romance (羽根くんの１０年ロマンス), published in 1984 by Mayumi Nozuma, has been added to the 1980s scans section. Check it out!

New 1970s cover scan

2011-07-09T18:04:00.000-04:00

Tobe Tobe Tonkii (とべとべトンキー), published in 1977 by Nobuko Hama, has been added to the 1970s scans section. Check it out!

New 1980s cover scan

2011-06-25T19:12:00.001-04:00

Sei Inori En ni Youkoso! (聖祈苑ようこそ!), published in 1984 by Seika Nakayama, has been added to the 1980s scans section. Check it out!

New 1970s cover scan

2011-06-09T18:24:00.000-04:00

Sailor Fuku to Apron (セーラー服とエプロン), published in 1977 by Nobuko Hama, has been added to the 1970s scans section. Check it out!

New 1990s cover scan

2011-05-21T18:57:00.001-04:00

Kimi Dake no Devil (君だけのデビル), published in 1999 by Natsumi Matsumoto, has been added to the 1990s scans section. Check it out!

New 1980s cover scan

2011-05-06T18:07:00.001-04:00

Pocket Ippai no Umi (ポケットいっぱいの海), published in 1980 by Nobuko Hama, has been added to the 1980s scans section. Check it out!

New 1990s Artbook scan

2011-04-21T18:05:00.001-04:00

Mizuiro no Kisetsu - Onna no Ko no Kokoro Tokarada no Hon (みずいろの季節―女の子の心とからだの本), published in 1993, has been added to the artbook section. Check it out!

Mizuiro no Kisetsu - Onna no Ko no Kokoro Tokarada no Hon (1993)

2011-04-12T20:25:00.008-04:00

Mizuiro no Kisetsu - Onna no Ko no Kokoro Tokarada no Hon (or みずいろの季節―女の子の心とからだの本) was meant to work as a guide for girls wishing to learn about their body and puberty. A few short manga stories are scattered throughout, along with single images that visualize answers to questions, such as how feminine napkins work and how babies grow. The scans I am providing will not contain anything "naughty" so don't worry ;)

Click the image for a bigger version.

New 1970s cover scan

2011-04-07T19:47:00.001-04:00

Azusa Hikari no Naka e (あずさ光の中へ), published in 1978 by Nobuko Hama, has been added to the 1970s scans section. Check it out!

New 1970s cover scan

2011-03-29T15:38:00.001-04:00

Happy! Sock Hop (はっぴい! ソック・ホップ), published in 1979 by Nobuko Hama, has been added to the 1970s scans section. Check it out!

New 1990s cover scan

2011-03-18T19:08:00.000-04:00

Milk and Vitamin (ミルクとビタミン), published in 1997 by Yumi Ootsuka, has been added to the 1990s scans section. Check it out!

New 1990s cover scan

2011-03-05T22:33:00.002-05:00

Fushigi no Uu (不思議のウー), published in 1994 by Rurika Kasuga, has been added to the 1990s scans section. Check it out!

New 1980s cover scan

2011-02-17T15:20:00.003-05:00

Nemuri-hime no Eve (ねむり姫のイブ), published in 1985 by Megumi Mizusawa, has been added to the 1980s scans section. Check it out!

New 1990s cover scan

2011-02-03T18:19:00.001-05:00

Romanchikku Meikyuu (ろまんちっく迷宮), published in 1992 by Emiko Sugi, has been added to the 1990s scans section. Check it out!

New 1980s Artbook scan

2011-01-27T17:50:00.001-05:00

Peter Pan (ピーターパン), published in 1983 by Ako Natsume as part of the Fantasy Marchen (ファンタジーメルヘン) storybook series, has been added my new ARTBOOKS section. Check it out!

New 1990s cover scan

2011-01-15T13:22:00.002-05:00

Ribon Shinjin Mangaka Debut Saku Shuu (りぼん新人まんが家デビュー作集), published in 1993 by Koi Ikeno, has been added to the 1990s scans section. Check it out!

New 1990s cover scan

2011-01-02T18:23:00.001-05:00

Anata o Tsutsumu Umi Ni Naritai (あなたを包む海になりたい), published in 1995 by Miyuki Kobayashi, has been added to the 1990s scans section. Check it out!

Peter Pan (1983)

2011-01-01T00:02:00.012-05:00

These images are from a storybook released in 1983 entitled Peter Pan (ピーターパン), by Ako Natsume, as part of the Fantasy Marchen (ファンタジーメルヘン) series. Because it's drawn shoujo manga style, I thought everybody would want to see it.

Click the image for a bigger version.

Happy New Year, 2011!

2011-01-01T00:02:00.003-05:00

Happy new year, everybody! Even though this site is still new, I have a lot of plans for it. For instance,

*A new section dedicated specifically to artbooks.
*More 1960s manga. I realize that the 1960s was the infancy of the classic shoujo era, and it deserves more coverage.

I hope you guys continue to enjoy this site, and please, please, if you have any comments or questions, feel free to contact me.

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays!

2010-12-24T15:00:00.001-05:00

New 1990s cover scan

2010-12-18T19:12:00.002-05:00

Date Shiyouyo!! (デートしようよ!!), published in 1992 by Miyuki Kobayashi, has been added to the 1990s scans section. Check it out!

New 1980s cover scan

2010-12-06T13:41:00.002-05:00

Sora Iro no Melody (空色のメロディ), published in 1987 by Megumi Mizusawa, has been added to the 1980s scans section. Check it out!

Happy Thanksgiving!

2010-11-25T11:52:00.002-05:00

New 1990s cover scan

2010-11-20T19:00:00.000-05:00

Let's Fight!! (レッツファイト!!), published in 1993 by Jun Hasegawa, has been added to the 1990s scans section. Check it out!

New 1980s cover scan

2010-11-06T18:26:00.001-04:00

Hoshizora no Express (星空のエクスプレス), published in 1987 by Jun Togashi, has been added to the 1980s scans section. Check it out!

Happy Halloween!

2010-10-31T11:20:00.001-04:00

New 1990s cover scan

2010-10-22T20:44:00.001-04:00

Maboroshi no Emerarudo Pai (幻のエメラルドパイ), published in 1996 by Satoko Naemi, has been added to the 1990s scans section. Check it out!

New 1970s cover scan

2010-10-09T20:25:00.002-04:00

Hoshi Dorobou Koi Dorobou (星どろぼう恋どろぼう), published in 1974 by Fumiyo Yokoyama, has been added to the 1970s scans section. Check it out!

New 1960s cover scan

2010-09-19T18:18:00.000-04:00

Chako-chan's Diary (チャコちゃんの日記), published in 1960 by Yoko Imamura, has been added to the 1960s scans section. Check it out!

The art of Makoto Takahashi

2010-09-10T20:51:00.001-04:00

New section showcasing the art of Makoto Takahashi (高橋真琴) Check it out!

The 60s are here!

2010-09-01T12:28:00.003-04:00

I did promise, didn't I? Now we're really getting down to the early stuff. Our first addition to the 1960s section is:

Comet-san (コメットさん), published in 1967 by Mitsuteru Yokoyama, has been added to the 1960s scans section. Check it out!

A new layout is also coming - it could come tomorrow or next week, depending on the amount of time I have. Moving is stressful!

1950s/1960s Covers

2010-09-01T12:22:00.012-04:00

Click on pictures to see full cover scan.

New 1990s cover scan

2010-08-21T19:07:00.002-04:00

Akazukin Cha Cha (赤ずきんチャチャ), published in 1993 by Min Ayahana, has been added to the 1990s scans section. Check it out!

Macoto Takahashi

2010-08-13T20:32:00.011-04:00

Anybody who wants to be an expert in classic/retro shoujo should know about Macoto/Makoto Takahashi. Famous for his shoujo-ga (young, apple cheeked and sparkly-eyed girls illustrations) work, Makoto debuted in the late 1950s. Over the years, his artwork has appeared in magazines, stationary, and numerous other merchandise. I absolutely adore his art, as it captures early shoujo perfectly.

Below are scans from his book Macoto's Princesses (also known as Macoto no Ohimesama or MACOTOのおひめさま). Click on the images for a bigger look. This is still being printed! Get your own copy HERE!

2010-08-13T19:00:00.001-04:00

Mayme Angel (メイミー・エンジェル), published in 1979 by Yumiko Igarashi, has been added to the 1970s scans section. Check it out!

New 1970s cover scan

2010-08-04T13:29:00.002-04:00

Hoshi no Harmony (星のハーモニー), published in 1979 by Kyoko Hikawa, has been added to the 1970s scans section. Check it out!

New 1980s cover scan

2010-07-25T18:59:00.001-04:00

Shiroi Mado no Mukougawa (白い窓の向こう側), published in 1980 by Kyoko Hikawa, has been added to the 1980s scans section. Check it out!

Announcement

2010-07-21T14:49:00.003-04:00

Hey guys! I know that I promised to have shoujo manga from the 50s and 60s on this site by the end of the summer; unfortunately, unexpected personal issues have popped up. Thus, I probably won't be able to do so until at least September at the very earliest. I apologize :(

I do have a bit of a backlog on a few books, so those updates should wet your appetite, I hope. I may even add a special section that focuses on Makoto Takahashi, a retro-style artist.

Take care, and have a great rest of the summer!

New 1990s cover scan

2010-07-09T13:34:00.002-04:00

Ami! Non Stop (亜未！ノンストップ), published in 1994 by Miyuki Kitagawa, has been added to the 1990s scans section. Check it out!

New 1980s cover scan

2010-07-03T12:55:00.002-04:00

Adam to Eve no Houteishiki (♂(アダム)と♀(イブ)の方程式), published in 1989 by Emiko Sugi, has been added to the 1980s scans section. Check it out!

New 1990s cover scan

2010-06-19T19:21:00.003-04:00

Gakuen Kaitou Triangle (学園快盗トライアングル), published in 1992 by Yukako Iisaka, has been added to the 1990s scans section. Check it out!

New 1980s cover scan

2010-06-13T18:13:00.001-04:00

Hoshikuzu Fantasy (星屑ファンタジー), published in 1986 by Chieko Hara, has been added to the 1980s scans section. Check it out!

New 1980s cover scan

2010-06-05T19:39:00.002-04:00

Persian = Blue (ペルシャン＝ブルー), published in 1985 by Chieko Hara, has been added to the 1980s scans section. Check it out!

New 1980s cover scan

2010-05-31T18:00:00.001-04:00

Miserarete Paris (魅せられてパリ), published in 1980 by Chieko Hara, has been added to the 1980s scans section. Check it out!

New 1970s cover scan

2010-05-22T22:01:00.002-04:00

Mittsu no Blanko no Monogatari (三つのブランコの物語), published in 1978 by Chieko Hara, has been added to the 1970s scans section. Check it out!

New 1980s cover scan

2010-05-13T14:13:00.002-04:00

Blue Light Collection, published in 1983, has been added to the 1980s scans section. Check it out!

Column of special interest

2010-05-09T22:54:00.001-04:00

For those who might be interested, there is a column called "House of 1000 Manga" that chose to focus its first entry on The Rose of Versailles - Check it out!

New 1970s cover scan

2010-04-29T18:23:00.001-04:00

Midori no Kaze wo Hashiri Nuke, published in 1976, has been added to the 1970s scans section. Check it out!

New 1990s cover scan

2010-04-16T18:37:00.000-04:00

Akazukin Cha Cha, the second volume, has been added to the 1990s cover scans section. Check it out!

New 1970s cover scan

2010-04-07T18:03:00.001-04:00

5 Bangai no Meruhen, published in 1978, has been added to the 1970s scans section. Check it out!

New anime in "Anime to check out" section

2010-04-01T19:43:00.004-04:00

I have added Majokko Meg-chan, aired in 1974, to the "Anime to check out" section. If you truly consider yourself a shoujo fan, check this show out! Check it out!

New 1980s cover scan

2010-03-25T13:09:00.000-04:00

Sora Iro no Melody, published in 1987, has been added to the 1980s scans section. Check it out!

New 1980s cover scan

2010-03-14T18:39:00.001-04:00

Tokimeki Tonight, published in 1982, has been added to the 1980s scans section. Check it out!

New 1970s cover scan

2010-02-28T22:27:00.002-05:00

Ame ni Nurete Hot Milk, published in 1977, has been added to the 1970s scans section. Check it out!

New 1990s cover scan

2010-02-17T12:57:00.001-05:00

Daa! Daa! Daa!, published in 1998, has been added to the 1990s cover scans section. Check it out!

New 1990s cover scan

2010-02-05T18:22:00.000-05:00

Hime-chan no Ribbon, volumes three and four, have been added to the 1990s cover scans section. Check it out!

New 1990s cover scan

2010-01-22T17:40:00.001-05:00

Akazukin Cha Cha, published by Shueisha in 1993, has been added to the 1990s cover scans section. Check it out!

New year, new domain!

2010-01-15T21:45:00.003-05:00

That's right, folks! daisycakeshoujo.blogspot.com is now www.classicshoujo.com! I'm so happy and excited about all the things I have planned for this site in the year 2010. I hope you'll tag along!

The banner you see on the top is only temporary, I still have to come up with something cooler ;)

New 1970s cover scan

2010-01-08T18:34:00.000-05:00

Mayme Angel, published in 1979, has been added to the 1970s scans section. Check it out!

Happy Holidays!

2009-12-23T12:23:00.002-05:00

Here's hoping a happy holiday and great new year, everybody! I have a lot in store for 2010, so please stay tuned and continue enjoying the site.

New 1970s cover scan

2009-12-18T17:55:00.000-05:00

Koi no Yokan wa Happiness, published in 1978, has been added to the 1970s scans section. Check it out!

New 1980s cover scan

2009-12-03T16:00:00.003-05:00

Tokimeki Tonight, published in 1982, has been added to the 1980s scans section. Check it out!

New 1970s cover scan

2009-11-24T15:06:00.000-05:00

Make Raremasen Otoko Niha, published in 1977, has been added to the 1970s scans section. Check it out!

New 1980s cover scan

2009-11-12T15:02:00.001-05:00

Ossu! Miri-chan, published in 1981, has been added to the 1980s scans section. Check it out!

New 1980s Highlight, and HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

2009-10-31T13:04:00.002-04:00

And for this special occasion, I've decided to write about a manga in my collection called 1/2 Fairy, published in 1987, where a young girl named Ellen not only learns fairies ARE real, but they can enter the human realm on Halloween! CHECK IT OUT!

New 1980s cover scan and highlight

2009-10-27T15:37:00.001-04:00

Kuro no Rinbu , published in 1983, has been added to the 1980s cover scans section. Check it out!

I've also put together a highlighted piece for Kuro no Rinbu and you can find it HERE!

New 1970s cover scan & HIGHLIGHTED SERIES tag

2009-10-22T15:36:00.002-04:00

Koumori Shiro de Koishi Teminai, published in 1977, has been added to the 1970s cover scans section. Check it out!

I've also added a new "Highlighted" tag, where I will occasionally discuss a series. My very first one is about Koumori Shiro de Koishi Teminai and you can find it HERE!

Kuro no Rinbu (1983)

2009-10-18T22:59:00.009-04:00

Like murder and mystery? This is full of it! I wouldn't recommend it for those who prefer something with less death and more comedy. Published in 1983.

Ellie is admitted to a prestigious school, but it turns out to be the worst move she's ever made. The school is rooted in dark magic, sacrifices and secrets that, if discovered, mean your life. The heartbreak of the murder of her friend Karen, and her aching feelings for a fellow student, threaten to tear her apart.

Click on images for full scan.

1/2 Fairy

2009-10-12T15:05:00.007-04:00

Published in 1987. A young woman named Ellen has just moved into her great grandpa's countryside home with her mom and dad, Rasty (a well-known writer) and Ferrisa Ferguson. During her first night, she goes into the kitchen for a snack and a weird creature with green hair appears in front of her! The creature introduces herself as Faau, a spirit of the oak tree in the backyard, and tells Ellen that they are "of the same kind." Basically, Ellen is supposed to believe that she is half-fairy.

It turns out that her mom is a dunna fairy, and met her father on Halloween many years ago. Fairies can only enter the human realm on Halloween or mid-summer eve, but she got lost and couldn't find her way home - so she ended up settling down with Rasty and Ellen was born. That former home is referred to as "The Hill," and, coincidentally, is located where they have just moved! But if Faau's hunch is right, great trouble is headed for the family. Mr. Bayley, a young businessman, is frequently visiting and trying to talk Mr. Ferguson into selling, the reason being the government wants to use the house as part of a community project. But that spells trouble not just for Ellen and her parents, but all the fairies as well. Her fluttering heart when the older man comes near is also enough to make her feel even more confused and upset about the whole situation.

Also included in the manga are two extra stories. The first focuses on one of Ellen's next door neighbors, a pair of twins named Tim and Charlotte. They believe they've seen a fairy in her backyard and are determined to come into contact. Fred, their older brother (who is in love with Ellen), tells them it's a bunch of nonsense, but maybe some magic will make him see what he's always denied. In the second story, a poem entitled "The Children of Planet A" touches the lives of three individuals - the French daughter of the man who wrote it, a high school student emotionally weary from what Japanese society expects of her, and a farmer boy in Iowa who dreams of flying beyond the corn fields.

Click on images to see full scan.

New 1990s cover scan

2009-10-08T16:00:00.001-04:00

Because it's October, I thought this month I'd post things that you could associate with Halloween. This first one is about a young girl who can transform into a pig!

Tonde Buurin, published in 1994, has been added to the 1990s cover scans section. Check it out!

Koumori Shiro de Koishi Teminai (1977)

2009-10-04T15:56:00.009-04:00

Like vampires, werewolves, and Frankenstein-like mad scientists? This manga is full of them! Published in 1977, it really goes more for comedy than bloody horror, so if that sort of thing makes you squeamish you should be OK.

The story? Two girls have curious encounters with the handsome young men who live in a bat-infested castle.

Click on each to see the full page scans.

New "When Series Are Revived" section

2009-09-24T15:35:00.001-04:00

Sometimes a series that came out decades ago can be revised/revived for a new generation of readers. Check out some examples HERE!

New 1970s cover scan

2009-09-11T15:00:00.002-04:00

Aim for the Ace, published in 1972, has been added to the 1970s scans section. Check it out!

When series get revived

2009-09-06T12:05:00.047-04:00

While this doesn't happen very often, some old school shoujo manga do get redone or revised in some way for a new generation of readers. Below are three such examples.

Ribbon Knight (1953)// Sapphire: Ribbon Knight (2008)

Ribbon Knight is the story of a princess who is raised as a boy in order to prevent an evil man named Duke Duralumon from claiming the throne (as only males can be heirs). Unfortunately, this makes her life very complicated when she falls for a prince named Franz. She also occasionally fights crime under the persona Ribbon Knight.

Sapphire: Ribbon Knight involves the "grandchild of the grandchild of the grandchild" of the princess in the original story. On Sapphire's 14th birthday, she comes to find out that she is the surviving princess of a country called Silverland. If she doesn't become Ribbon Knight and protect her birthplace, the sacrifices of her family to give her a future will have been for naught.

Hime-chan no Ribbon (1990) // Hime-chan no Ribbon (2009)

The first series stars a young girl named Himeko. She may be quite the tomboy on the outside, but on the inside she yearns to be feminine and domestic, like her pretty older sister Aiko. One night, Himeko's fate changes. A strange young girl who looks just like her appears at her bedroom window. Erika, princess of the Magic World, wants her twin to test a ribbon she made that allows the wearer to take the form of any living, non-fictional person on Earth for a short period.

The second series has things slightly altered. Her crush, Hasekura, has a girlfriend from the very beginning. Himeko meets Erika at school, not in her room at home, and Erika pretty much just puts it right on Hime-chan's head, without explaining first. And Himeko doesn't transform into her sister to "test" the ribbon, but celebrity "Himeka." As the series is very new, I can't say overall how different it will be. Only time will tell! If you would like to read a sample of the first chapter, visit S-Manga!

Below are pictures of the Hime-chan revival series debut in the October, 2009 issue of Ribbon. Click them for a bigger view. My apologies that the second is blurry in the middle, it's the best I could do with my scanner.

Rose of Versailles (1972) // Haken no Oscar (2009)

This is only a sort-of revival, maybe more of a shout-out, but I thought I should mention it. This TV drama revolves around a young office worker named Katsuko who likes to escape through the fantasy world of the Rose of Versailles manga, even hearing Oscar's voice in her head inspiring her to do things. When a cost-cutting policy is implemented by the son of the company's president that puts the jobs of coworkers and herself in jeopardy, she decides to stand up in their defense, just as Oscar would.

New 1980s cover scan

2009-09-02T16:00:00.000-04:00

Donguri POP & POP, published in 1983, has been added to the 1980s scans section. Check it out!

New 1990s cover scan

2009-08-20T14:32:00.001-04:00

Cute Beat, published by Kodansha in 1997, has been added to the 1990s cover scans section. Check it out!

New 1970s cover scan and section

2009-08-08T16:02:00.000-04:00

Parsley iro no Message, published by Kodansha in 1977, has been added to the BRAND NEW 1970s scans section. Check it out!

New "eat like a retro shoujo manga girl" section

2009-08-02T17:30:00.005-04:00

Want to eat like a retro shoujo girl might? My new section talking about cute recipes and how you can create a fun meal could hold the answers for you. Check it out!

New 1990s cover scan

2009-07-24T18:06:00.000-04:00

Little March, published by Kodansha in 1991, has been added to the 1990s cover scans section. Check it out!

New "anime to check out" section

2009-07-16T20:13:00.005-04:00

Looking for some shoujo anime on the road less traveled? Something largely unknown by shoujo fans outside Japan? Check out my new section showcasing old shows that never gained a significant following, or have even been heard about. Check it out!

Well, it's not so much new as I finally finished it, but more stuff will be added on later dates.

New 1980s cover scan

2009-07-11T17:46:00.002-04:00

Ochikobore Company, published by Kodansha in 1981, has been added to the 1980s scans section. Check it out!

Eat like a shoujo manga girl

2009-07-09T12:48:00.042-04:00

If you're a seasoned shoujo manga fan and have noticed the super adorable things the heroines frequently digest, I've put together a collection of recipes and such on how you can bring that style to your own mealtime.

-Milk tea or Bubble Milk Tea
-Milk and honey
-Hot dog octopus
-Panda bread
-Rainbow gelatin cubes
-Rainbow cupcakes
-Rainbow mini lemon cheesecake
-Food molds Some of them you could probably use as mini cookie cutters. Be sure to get a bento box to put them in and show off your work at work or school! Also see Looking at Rice, a helpful guide on the right rice to use for molding and shaping.

For more cute Japanese-style recipes/ideas check out:

Cute Yummy Time
Lunch in a Box
Kanaderuru
Kaerenmama
E-Obento

New 1990s cover scan

2009-06-26T11:35:00.001-04:00

Kaitou Saint Tail, published by Kodansha in 1996, has been added to the 1990s cover scans section. Check it out!

1970s Covers

2009-06-20T18:07:00.030-04:00

Click on pictures to see full cover scan.

New 1990s cover scans

2009-06-18T14:10:00.004-04:00

Aitte Nani, published by Kodansha in 1995, has been added to the 1990s cover scans section. Check it out!