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The Anime Fanlistings Network => Questions for the Senior Staff => Topic started by: Moonbrat on October 11, 2006, 04:44:08 AM

Title: Ginger Blossom
Post by: Moonbrat on October 11, 2006, 04:44:08 AM

Hi guys,

I have a question...but I wasn't sure what to do...post it here or via the contact forms...so I chose here.

I've been reading a title line by Harlequin Romance Books; it's called: Harlequin Pink: Ginger Blossom. And I'm already a fan!
Now, why am I posting here and not the TFL? Well, if you follow this link: Harlequin Pink (http://\"http://store.eharlequin.com/t10_view_series.jhtml?CATID=80195&PRIM_MONTH=-1\"), you'll see why...

Or if you don't have time to check it out...well here's a quick run down...

Basically the romance publishers have gotten together romance authors and manga artists to create the new line. They're like a complete "sweet" romance put into a manga...at the moment five different titles in the line are available in stores...

So what's my question?

If I wanted to make a FL for this line of "mangas" where do I apply for it? There's no real place, as it's a manga line not one particular manga series by the same author e.g. BSSM;...General? Fanstuff? Companies?

Atm, I'm just thinking about it...but I thought to ask before I give it serious thought....

Title: Ginger Blossom
Post by: Danielle on October 11, 2006, 12:53:16 PM

I'm not sure we'd approva a "line" of mangas -- individual "series"/works would be my guess. I'll get Kel in here for additional input. :flower:

Title: Ginger Blossom
Post by: Kel on October 11, 2006, 06:47:09 PM

Well, there are two issues I see with this one, the first being that I don't think it's Japanese from what I can tell. They do use some Japanese artists, but the graphic novels are created and published elsewhere, in many cases they are written by other, non-Japanese authors. In my opinion, since we decline Korean manwha, I see a parallel here ... unless you can correct me and show me that they are released in Japan?

As far as the lines of manga, I agree with Danielle. CLAMP is another example of a "line" that we have not approved; you can apply for the individual series and/or one shot works, but not the line as a whole.

If you have further questions or want to discuss more, please contact me, I'd be glad to talk it over :flower: