NEW YAOI: ANIMATE USA’s April KINDLE Releases

Considering the recent events with KINDLE's censorship of our yaoi titles, you may wonder why I'd even post about these new releases. I'm posting for two reasons. One is that it is not Libre's fault that their exclusive titles got pulled and I still want to support their efforts at bringing new titles to us straight from Japan. My hopes are that they will expand their selections to other digital outlets. Second is that many of you have already purchased these ongoing titles and I know you would like to know if new parts are available. I will not do what Amazon and KINDLE have done by choosing for you what you can and cannot read. That being said, if you are interested in buying one of these you should probably do it right away before it is removed by KINDLE.

~Jennifer LeBlanc

ANIMATE USA – NEW RELEASES IN AMAZON KINDLE STORE

TOKYO, JAPAN – May 9 – Animate U.S.A., Inc. is pleased to bring you four new titles for the Amazon Kindle Store this April!

This month sees the continuation of three popular series as well as the beginning of a brand new story by Naduki Koujima! Other releases include Youka Nitta’s “Sound of My Voice,” You Higashino’s “Hyper Loving a Maniac,” and Shiuko Kano’s “Play Boy Blues.” You can only get them on Kindle so be sure to download all four of these new releases this month! They are not to be missed!

For more information, please visit www.animate-world.com and www.libre-pub.co.jp. If you’re a fan of Youka Nitta, please drop by her website, nittayouka.com to see wallpapers, author comments, and any news. Also, Animate USA is happy to announce that there is now a Japanese version of her website. For those Ayano Yamane fans out there, check out her site, yamaneayano.com, which also has updates, wallpapers, and comments from Yamane herself! Be sure to check them out!!

April 2011:
Naduki Koujima – "Selfish Love Vol.1 Part 1”
Youka Nitta – "Sound of My Voice – Boku No Koe – Part 10" KINDLE EXCLUSIVE!!!
You Higashino – “Hyper Loving A Maniac Part 5 – Dream ?ote Version” KINDLE EXCLUSIVE!!!
Shiuko Kano – “P.B.B. Play Boy Blues – Act 6”?KINDLE EXCLUSIVE!!!

"Selfish Love Vol.1 Part 1” by Naduki Koujima

Breaking all the rules…

Ryuya was only trying to finish his University courses when he caught the eye of the wealthy and gorgeous Orito.
As President of the prestigious Honors Society, Orito has the right to hand-pick his assistant…and he's chosen Ryuya!
Campus politics aren't the only things on Orito's mind, and Ryuya is shocked to discover that his newfound suitor always gets what he wants…
The 1st episode of Selfish Love.

"Sound of My Voice – Boku No Koe – Part 10" by Youka Nitta

Voice actors Jouchi and Kazama are on the rise.
Anxious about their uncertain futures, they have been accepting every job that comes their way.
Kazama strains himself and loses his voice – the tool of his trade – so Jouchi attacks him with his uncontrollable desire.
"If you look like you're going to let out your voice, I'll restrain you from speaking…"
However, he doesn't realize the circumstances it will lead to…
Meanwhile, the love between the veteran voice actors Kurokawa and Hosaka is wavering dangerously!?
The tenth episode of Sound of My Voice – Boku No Koe –.

"Hyper Loving A Maniac Part 5 – Dream ?ote Version " by You Higashino

The "Dream ?ote"… With this wondrous notebook, whenever the OTAKU-like Morita writes down his fantasies about his lover Sakura, they will surely come true.
* If I was a teacher and Sakura was a female student receiving extra lessons…
* If I was a pirate and Sakura was the stubborn son of a nobleman…
* If I was a fox spirit and Sakura was a Shinto priest… etc.
How are Morita's fantasy scenarios with Sakura granted!?
All of the answers can be found in this comic… ???!!
A fifth episode of Hyper Loving A Maniac, Dream ?ote Version.

"P.B.B. Play Boy Blues – Act 6" by Shiuko Kano

Junsuke feels that someone is hiding in his and Shinobu's apartment.
One day, the birthday flowers sent to Shinobu are destroyed. Shinobu's trauma is gradually revealed, and it is preventing Shinobu from deeply falling in love with Junsuke.
The sixth episode of P.B.B. Play Boy Blues.

About Animate U.S.A., Inc.
From North to South, it's by far the largest anime store chain in Japan! It’s the go-to place for any anime/manga fan! Character goods from anime, manga, game, comics, art supplies… You name it! All anime/manga-related merchandise is available! Additionally, you can find original Animate goods, specials, etc. Furthermore, we have special events such as autograph sessions, panel discussions, campaigns, and more! Come to Animate filled with 'Dreams' and 'Hope'!!
See http://www.animate.co.jp/ for more information. (Japanese site)

About Libre Publishing Co., Ltd.
The biggest BL publisher in Japan. The company name "Libre Publishing Co., Ltd." is taken from the Latin base "Lib" which can mean "Book" or "Liberty." Such is the aim of our company, to be able to share this love of "books" and "freedom" by the unique contents of the works that we offer, for the enjoyment of our readers. See http://www.libre-pub.co.jp/ for more information. (in Japanese)
For further inquiries regarding this matter, please feel free to contact us at the following:
Regarding titles: rights@libre-pub.co.jp
Regarding Kindle Releases: ebookinfo@animate.co.jp

We would once again like to take this opportunity to thank you for reading our books and for your continued support.

5 Comments

Misskokamon May 8, 2011 at 11:17 PM

I need to say this, because it’s been on my mind all day.
Yes, Amazon did bookblock on the Kindle. Yes, it’s upsetting. It’s detrimental to an already struggling industry, and a niche in said industry, at that.
However, the Kindle still boasts more yaoi titles than the Nook, and that’s just searching for the term Yaoi. When you search Manga, even more yaoi pops up. I went through the entire list. I saw the offered titles. I was pleasantly surprised by them. I even bought a few!

When a person fails you, you don’t write off that person… you help them become a better person. The Amazon Kindle is the same thing. If you write it off, it won’t ever improve! But if you devote a little extra time into letting Amazon know where it has wronged, eventually it will pay off down the line.
I love yaoi. I have an entire book case stuffed with the stuff. I own duplicates of my favorite works, even! But I love my Kindle, too. It’s better than the Nook, has great customer support, and is really too small to read yaoi manga on anyway. Unless… you’re only looking at the naughty pictures… hehehe.
This is a hiccup in an otherwise decent product. We all have hiccups from time to time, right? We yaoi fans hate it when we feel discriminated against, and some of us Kindle fans hate it, too.

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Jennifer LeBlanc AKA Asami's Girl Reply:
May 8th, 2011 at 11:50 PM
If this was the first time they did this and they actually explained themselves, I wouldn’t write it off but they already had the infamous #AmazonFail of two years ago. Many of us already gave them a second chance. As I said above, it’s not for me to say what you can or cannot read. I’m going to do everything I can to show Amazon and KINDLE that those of us not happy with the second #AmazonFail are serious. I have a KINDLE myself and this doesn’t make my life any easier. As you’ve seen in my other post, I first asked people to write to KINDLE. They responded with boiler plate responses to everyone. I wrote another post for those of us not wanting to deal with it to know where else they can get their digital needs met, which is our right to do as individuals. I’m also writing another wrap-up post that is going to show just how bad the situation really is. I don’t think this is just a hiccup but that is my personal opinion. If you still want to hold out hope, you certainly can and I will fully support your right to do so. It’s every person’s choice and I will never fault any one person for what they choose. I thank you for stating your feelings on the matter and I really do hope KINDLE and Amazon get their shit together for all of our sakes. We just need to stop putting all of our eggs in one basket, fans and yaoi publishers alike. My goal is to see just as many titles on the NOOK as there are on the KINDLE so we can choose where we want to go as customers.

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Tara May 9, 2011 at 12:07 AM

Selfish Love? HAHA. I actually have the two volumes that BeBeautiful released years ago. XD;;;

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Jennifer LeBlanc AKA Asami's Girl Reply:
May 9th, 2011 at 12:13 AM
Yeah, they’re releasing a lot of oldies but goodies. Problem is, I can’t tell where the parts leave off on some of these. I have Play Boy Blues and at first I thought they were selling something I didn’t have. Ended up having to return it. I wish the descriptions were a little more clear.

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Myka May 9, 2011 at 1:41 PM

I would really like to buy Boku No Koe, but I’m really struggling with the 2.99 per chapter. With 10 parts out that’s already $30 /indecisive

The one I regret not buying is Kiss Ariki, but they already removed episode 2 It’s probably not even lendable anymore.

PS. I also got a boiler plate response when I complained to Amazon. Then they directed me to the romance section lmao

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