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Kadmos1
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Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2015 11:04 pm
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They license a one-shot manga 7 years ago and still haven't released it yet? I would think the license has expired by now. If you ask them about it, they likely would give the standard BS answer that they can't comment on it yet.
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championferret
Joined: 15 Jan 2004
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Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2015 11:10 pm
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Anyone read this? I noticed a while ago it was free on jp amazon kindle and nearly downloaded it, but got sidetracked and never got around to it.
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Ali07
Joined: 01 Jun 2014
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Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2015 2:04 am
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Eh, that description doesn't sound like something I'd enjoy. I mean, why not a butler? Surely that'd be where I'd assume something like this would head, and can only assume that there must be something comedic attached to the fact that he is a maid instead.
And, looking at comments online, seems like those that have read the series say it is shounen-ai.
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wohdin
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Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2015 4:29 am
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Ali07 wrote: |
STOP LIKING THINGS I DON'T LIKE!!!!!11 |
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Hameyadea
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Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2015 5:54 am
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Ali07 wrote: | I mean, why not a butler? |
I wonder the same thing. It makes me think of crossdressing.
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Ali07
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Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2015 6:43 am
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wohdin wrote: |
Ali07 wrote: |
STOP LIKING THINGS I DON'T LIKE!!!!!11 |
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Wow, didn't know my comment come off like that at all.
Oh well, eye of the beholder etc.
I did question why a male isn't made a butler instead of a maid, but I guess that delving into why that choice was made is difficult. Much easier to go your route.
It was something that bothered me about Mayo Chiki, when I first heard about it. I mean, why would a woman be a butler? Then I found out, and enjoyed the series immensely. So much so that the manga adaption sits on my bookshelf.
I also collect So Cute It Hurts!, but...I clearly do have a problem with cross dressing. Must not be a fan of the troupe at all. Carry on.
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Mr. Oshawott
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Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2015 8:01 am
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A boy dressed up as a maid...This could make for some interesting reactions from the guests.
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Animechic420
Joined: 25 Sep 2012
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Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2015 8:10 am
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Hmm. This is a case of "Strange Uncle". Why would the man suggests a maid outfit and why would Chihiro go with it???
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Alan45
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Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2015 8:41 am
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@Ali07
Your post didn't come off like that. wohdin seems to be responding to something you didn't say.
@animechic420
I would assume he went with it because he was out of options. The uncle demanding it sounds more like a silly plot device than a perversion. We will have to wait and see.
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Rederoin
Joined: 29 May 2013
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Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2015 8:42 am
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Mr. Oshawott wrote: | A boy dressed up as a maid...This could make for some interesting reactions from the guests. |
Well, Japan does have cross-dressing maid cafes.
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Alan45
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Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2015 8:45 am
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Going by the illustration with the article, it doesn't even involve cross dressing. He is wearing an apron and cap over his normal shorts outfit with tie.
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zztop
Joined: 28 Aug 2014
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Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2015 11:46 am
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Alan45 wrote: | Going by the illustration with the article, it doesn't even involve cross dressing. He is wearing an apron and cap over his normal shorts outfit with tie. |
I read some of the source manga before, and I can clarify there is nothing sexual or skeevy at all in it. It's a sweet, shoujo, slice-of-life comedy themed series.
IIRC the boy doesn't cross dress, not as far as I read. Unless you count a frilly apron and maid cap as girl's clothes.
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CrownKlown
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Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2015 2:50 pm
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Did you guys miss the part where it says an ELEMENTARY school kid is FORCED to dress up as a MAID for his UNCLE?
And not one comment that this is completely F'd up.
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Rederoin
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Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2015 4:16 pm
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CrownKlown wrote: | Did you guys miss the part where it says an ELEMENTARY school kid is FORCED to dress up as a MAID for his UNCLE?
And not one comment that this is completely F'd up. |
The part where he is not forced to do it, going by what manga readers claimed?
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Suena
Joined: 27 May 2012
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Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2015 5:24 pm
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I remember reading a bit of this a long time ago. It was cute.
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