Syuura

[Kokoro-chan]

25th of December, 2008

The Syuura staff would like to wish everybody a happy holiday and we hope that you enjoy your Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanza/Festivus/Whatever-holiday-you-celebrate.

So... I had this huge mass-release planned... but of course the universe is punishing/conspiring against me or something since stuff came up which unfortunately ruined those plans. We do however have two chapters of Kamichama Karin Chu for you guys today.


» Kamichama Karin Chu, Volume 06 Chapter 20
» Kamichama Karin Chu, Volume 06 Chapter 21 -- a version 2 has been released

I know it's only two releases (especially compared to last year's mass-release) but we still struggled to get these two chapters out... Ino-chan stayed up late the last few nights to be on stand-by to QC for me, I harassed Kerri so much by e-mailing her translation questions every two hours & then she would reply like 10 minutes later and Mikochi's editing was awesome as it always is since she went on an editing marathon and plowed stright through all the editing, lol.

Anyway, that is all. '-' See you guys at the next release~ o/

~ Kokoro-chan ~\( ^o^ )/~
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[Kokoro-chan]

1st of January, 2009

The Syuura staff would like to wish everybody all the best for the new year~ ^^

To kick off the 2009, we have several releases for you, including our new project -- Kitchen Princess! We also have two chapters of Yoki, Koto, Kiku as well... I know that it's been such a long time since our last (and first) release of Yoki, Koto, Kiku that most people probably forgot that the project even existed, but we finally got the project moving again so hopefully it won't take us as long to release the next chapter.

» Kitchen Princess, Volume 03 Chapter 11
» Kitchen Princess, Volume 03 Chapter 12
» Never Give Up!, Volume 08 Chapter 48
» Never Give Up!, Volume 08 Omake
» Never Give Up!, Volume 08 Chapter 49
» Yoki, Koto, Kiku, Volume 01 Chapter 02
» Yoki, Koto, Kiku, Volume 01 Chapter 03
» Kamichama Karin Chu, Volume 06 Chapter 21v2

There was a page missing from Kamichama Karin Chu chapter 21, thus the version 2 includes the missing page. The content on the missing page isn't particularly detrimental to the storyline so everything still makes sense without it, which is why we didn't notice it was missing until after the release ^^;; Anyway, Syuura apologises for any inconvenience caused.

We'd love to have more editors and Japanese translators, so drop by the recruitment forum if you can help us out~

I'd like to thank my staff and everybody who has supported us in 2008~ The Syuura staff and I look forward to continue bringing you more releases in 2009!

~ Kokoro-chan ~\( ^o^ )/~
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[Kokoro-chan]

26th of January, 2009

Happy Lunar New Year! May the year of the ox be full of health, happiness and prosperity!~ ^^

The lunar new year also coincides with Australia Day this year so Happy Australia Day too~ XD (Even though it's already the 27th in Australia =X)

So, in order to commemorate the occasion we're releasing our newest project -- Naki Shoujo no Tame no Pavane!

» Naki Shoujo no Tame no Pavane, Volume 01 Chapter 01

Naki Shoujo no Tame no Pavane is a mystery romance series by Koge Donbo. A summary of the plot can be found on its project page. Although chapter 1 was scanned from the Comic Blade magazine, the quality is still really good. We're currently trying to get a copy of the volume 1 tank but for some reason Kino doesn't have it... I think Wa-chan has to special order it in or something ~.~

Recruitment for Chinese to English translators is now closed, however we are still recruiting editors and Japanese to English translators! So if you want faster releases, join out staff and help us out~ More information regarding the positions can be found in our recruitment forum.

Anyway, I hope everybody enjoys the new project and their lunar new year~

~ Kokoro-chan ~\( ^o^ )/~
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[Kokoro-chan]

1st of April, 2009

Happy April Fool's everybody!
I know it's been a while but today's release is:

» Kamichama Karin Chu, Volume 06 Chapter 22

Today's release, along with most of our other releases, are also available on the xdcc bot, tashibot, in our IRC chan -- #Syuura@irc.irchighway.net. The xdcc list for tashibot is available here. Thanks to tashi for hosting the xdcc bot for us -- you are "friggin boss!" (inside joke =X).

A preview for Kamichama Karin Chu ch.23 is now available in our preview forum. You'll need to be a registered member in the forum to view it but registering only takes a minute!

Syuura will also be running a Bishie Tournament this month! Nominate and vote for your favourite bishies and see who will be crowned the hottest bishie! Check out the Bishie Tournament thread in our forum for more details~

Enjoy the April Fool's release and I hope to see you again soon~ ^^
~ Kokoro-chan ~\( ^o^ )/~
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[Kokoro-chan]

7th of April, 2009

I hope that you all liked the little "surprise" I put in the April Fool's release =X

Anyway, I have an important announcement to make today...

HAPPY 5TH ANNIVERSARY SYUURA!

To commemorate this special occasion, we'll be having several days of releases!~ Furthermore, on each release day, starting from tomorrow, there'll be a staff member co-posting the update with me~ ^^

Anniversary Release Day 1
Today's release is:

» Kamichama Karin Chu, Volume 06 Chapter 23
» Kamichama Karin Chu, Volume 06 Omake

Today's release, along with most of our other releases, are also available on the xdcc bot, tashibot, in our IRC chan -- #Syuura@irc.irchighway.net. The xdcc list for tashibot is available here. Thanks to tashi -- who doesn't believe that blue lemonade exists... which it does! Stop being so narrow-minded tashi! (Another inside joke =X) -- for hosting the xdcc bot for us.

Bishie Tournament
I'd also like to remind people that Syuura is currently running a Bishie Tournament this month! Nominations are now open so nominate and vote for your favourite bishies and see who will be crowned the hottest bishie! Check out the Bishie Tournament thread in our forum for more details~

The staff and I have been working really hard on the anniversary releases so I hope that you enjoy today's release and I'll see you tomorrow for day 2 of our anniversary release!~

~ Kokoro-chan ~\( ^o^ )/~
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[Kokoro-chan]

8th of April, 2009

And we're back again for day 2 of our anniversary release!~ My co-poster/co-updater today is one of our scanners and who has worked on Kamichama Karin, Kamichama Karin Chu and Naki Shoujo no Tame no Pavane. He has an unhealthy obsession with likes cat girls and is usually quite laid-back most of the time (though I advise you to run and hide on the rare occasions where he does get angry)...

So I'd now like to introduce you all to Santa_de_Waffle, or Wa-chan as I call him~ XD

Kokoro-chan: Wa-chan~ <3
Santa_de_Waffle: Ko-tan~

*Cue sunset background on a beach with waves crashing*

Kokoro-chan: So... want to do the update with me today? =X
Santa_de_Waffle: Ooh, sounds kinky... I mean, sure!
Kokoro-chan: -.- I don't even want to know what you're thinking >.>
Santa_de_Waffle: Nothing dirty!
Kokoro-chan: Right, sure... if you say so >.>
Santa_de_Waffle: '___'
Kokoro-chan: So Wa-chan... the Syuura population is dominated by girls with few male members.
Santa_de_Waffle: The ratio stands: 7:1 female:male ratio.
Kokoro-chan: Remember when Rad-chan declared Syuura to be his harem last time?

*Flashback*
Radient: MY harem
inn0cent_b: ur not the only man in here D:
Radient: and Angel-Tai was my harem till santa invaded ._.
Ryoko: >.> dont blamed santa-chan for ur unmanliness rad-chan >.>
*End Flashblack*

Kokoro-chan: However now that Rad-chan isn't around much these days, it seems like Syuura has become your harem... how does it feel to have your own personal harem? XD
Santa_de_Waffle: I'm growing too old for harem though. ><
Kokoro-chan: LOL. I didn't think there was an age limit? You can never be too old for a harem =X
Santa_de_Waffle: ...and polygamy isn't my...kind of..uh..thing.
Kokoro-chan: lol
Santa_de_Waffle: But of course, the more the merrier!
Kokoro-chan: -.- *steps on Wa-chan*
Santa_de_Waffle: .___.
Kokoro-chan: Anyway, onto today's releases...

Anniversary Release Day 2

Today's release is:

» Galaxy Angel, Volume 03 Chapter 15
» Galaxy Angel, Volume 03 Chapter 16

Today's release, along with most of our other releases, are also available on the xdcc bot, tashibot, in our IRC chan -- #Syuura@irc.irchighway.net. The xdcc list for tashibot is available here. Thanks to tashi, who never gets tired of making sexual innuendos, for hosting the xdcc bot for us.

Oh yes, and there's another announcement I need to make...

Moving to Syuura.net

Saa-chan managed to get the Syuura.net domain (unfortunately Syuura.com is still available T.T) so our new URL will be www.syuura.net, though Syuura.cuppy-cake.net will still continue to work.

Anyway, that's it for day 2 of our anniversary release and I'll see you tomorrow for day 3 of our anniversary release~

~ Kokoro-chan ~\( ^o^ )/~
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[Kokoro-chan]

9th of April, 2009

Okay... there's no co-updater today because well... quite frankly the majority of my staff don't particularly like Never Give Up ^^;;

That being said, we *really* need editors for Never Give Up! The staff members who worked on the project when we initially picked it up are no longer active, thus the lack of Never Give Up releases ._. Several of my staff have actually suggested that we drop the project, but bI'm somewhat OCD when it comes to finishing projects so I don't like dropping a project unless we really have to. So, if you want to see more Never Give Up releases, then *please* consider applying as staff and check out our recruitment forum.

Anniversary Release Day 3

Today's release is:

» Never Give Up!, Volume 09 Chapter 50
» Never Give Up!, Volume 09 Chapter 51
» Never Give Up!, Volume 09 Chapter 52

Today's release, along with most of our other releases, are also available on the xdcc bot, tashibot, in our IRC chan -- #Syuura@irc.irchighway.net. The xdcc list for tashibot is available here. Thanks to tashi, who got excited when somebody leeched Galaxy Angel chapters from the bot last night, for hosting the xdcc bot for us.

See you guys tomorrow for day 4 of our anniversary release~ ^^

~ Kokoro-chan ~\( ^o^ )/~
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[Kokoro-chan]

10th of April, 2009

Welcome to day 4 of our anniversary release~ ^^ I'm back today with a co-updater~ Today's co-updater is one of our translators who has worked on various projects such as Kamichama Karin, Kamichama Karin Chu and Galaxy Angel. He likes all things cute and collects Pinkys...

So I'd now like to introduce you all to ceressculd, or Aya-chan as I have nicknamed him~ ^^

Kokoro-chan: So Aya-chan... can you cook as well as Najika-chan? XD
ceressculd: Hehe... I cook once in a while '-' at least it's edible to me....
Kokoro-chan: lol, No food poisoning? =X
ceressculd: Haha, a day or two of diarrhoea is nothing
Kokoro-chan: XD
ceressculd: Well... I live very near the hospital, so it's okay I guess...
Kokoro-chan: Very convenient, lol. I always feel hungry when reading or working on Kitchen Princess =X
ceressculd: Just don't try to eat the book, books are not edible '-'
*Kokoro-chan wipes the drool stains off from her monitor* '-'
*ceressculd offers tissue* '-'
Kokoro-chan: Anyway, moving onto today's release...

Anniversary Release Day 4

Today's release is:

» Kitchen Princess, Volume 03 Chapter 13

Today's release, along with most of our other releases, are also available on the xdcc bot, tashibot, in our IRC chan -- #Syuura@irc.irchighway.net. The xdcc list for tashibot is available here. Thanks to tashi (who thinks that "KP" stands for "Kitty Power") for hosting the xdcc bot for us.

See you guys tomorrow for another day of anniversary releases~

~ Kokoro-chan ~\( ^o^ )/~
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[Kokoro-chan]

12th of April, 2009

So yeah... I missed the release yesterday since I was out all day yesterday orz Anyway, today's updater

mikokur: hey hey, it's also easter... chocolateeee, one of my favourite topics
Kokoro-chan: So, how many easter eggs have you had today? XD
mikokur: just chomping down my first one! :D a huuuuge one. have you had any yet?
Kokoro-chan: Yup, I've had a few, but they were all small ones
mikokur: hehehe. it's sad how many bad-tasting chocolate eggs are out there these days :< some taste like rubber
Kokoro-chan: Aww D: I would've thought that Finland would have nicer easter eggs, being in the same continent as Switzerland and all =X
mikokur: hahaha, guess all the good chocolate eggs were eaten before they got from Switzerland to Finland :|
*Kokoro-chan pats Mikochi*
Kokoro-chan: So are you going to binge on chocolate today?
mikokur: definitely, easter = mad amounts of chocolate, then stomachache. but it's all worth it
Kokoro-chan: XDDD I love the post-Easter sales~ <3
mikokur: me too <3 because there can never be too much chocolate
Kokoro-chan: Truer words have never been spoken. Oh Mikochi, you are wise beyond your years.
mikokur: XDD

Anniversary Release Day 5

» Yoki, Koto, Kiku, Volume 01 Chapter 04
» Yoki, Koto, Kiku, Volume 01 Chapter 05
» Yoki, Koto, Kiku, Volume 01 Chapter 06

~ Kokoro-chan ~\( ^o^ )/~
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[Kokoro-chan]

13th of April, 2009

Today brings us to the final day of our anniversary release!

The co-updater joining me today is one of our scanners and QCers who has worked on several of our projects, most notably Kamichama Karin Chu. She has seen Robert Pattinson live in person, loves sushi and often goes through three outfit changes in the morning in order to decide what to wear for the day.

Anyway, I'll now present to you... inn0cent_b, a.k.a Ino-chan.

Kokoro-chan: So I was looking Ino-chan's QCs and she's always adding random lulz comments in them... for example:

037: 3rd panel: LOL for some reason.. this panel.. Kazune looks like he got caught doing something "doing" with Karin '-' looks like he's pulling up his pants or something LOL

inn0cent_b: I think the KCK Chu porn is hilarious ;x
Kokoro-chan: XD
inn0cent_b: *flips thru her deformed kck chu volumes* OH MY KOKO DO U SEE WHAT I SEE '-' Besides from the yellow melted glue... btw, totally not my fault >>;
Kokoro-chan: lol. I guess Koge Donbo goes for the whole "innocent but suggestive" thing? =X
inn0cent_b: Geeh! Are you saying that koge donbo is suggesting |]0|2|\| to little kids?! SHAME
Kokoro-chan: Well you're the one who's like "OMG! LOOK AT WHERE KAZUNE'S HANDS ARE!"
inn0cent_b: YEAH BUT THAT'S NOT MY FAULT D; LOOK AT WHERE HIS HANDS ARE
Kokoro-chan: When I didn't even realise that before you pointed it out
inn0cent_b: << Are you calling me perverted D;
Kokoro-chan: Yes.
inn0cent_b: Koge Donbo is the perverted one D: *points*
Kokoro-chan: True. I mean... the vol.4 special edition cover... shirtless Kazune with Karin in a nurse outfit... It's so kinky >.> When I first saw it I was like -.-
inn0cent_b: '-' or, or... Jin's whole evolution of love '-' Now THAT'S an outfit I'd so walk out of my house with RIGHT lol
Kokoro-chan: lol
inn0cent_b: For god's sakes D: Give the girl some clothes D:
Kokoro-chan: Anyway... that's enough about KCK porn >.> Onto today's releases...

Anniversary Release Day 6
We're finally at the end of our anniversary releases... so what better way to end it then with an entire volume of Kamichama Karin Chu! XD

» Kamichama Karin Chu, Volume 07 Chapter 24
» Kamichama Karin Chu, Volume 07 Chapter 25
» Kamichama Karin Chu, Volume 07 Chapter 26 ~Finale~
» Kamichama Karin Chu, Volume 07 Chapter 24
» Kamichama Karin Chu, Volume 07 Chapter 24

Today's release, along with most of our other releases, are also available on the xdcc bot, tashibot, in our IRC chan -- #Syuura@irc.irchighway.net. The xdcc list for tashibot is available here. Thanks to tashi (who's relieved that the anniversary releases are now over) for hosting the xdcc bot for us.

Although the main story arc of Kamichama Karin Chu is complete, there's still the extra chapters from the special edition volumes which we'll be releasing in the future so keep an eye out for those!

Syuura needs your help! We're now recruiting editors, QCers and Japanese translators!
In order to continue bringing you releases (this applies particularly to Never Give Up!), we need more staff! If you're interested in applying for any of the above mentioned positions, please check out our recruitment forum for further details!

Moving to Syuura.net
Another reminder that Syuura's URL has changed to http://www.syuura.net, though the old URL (http://www.syuura.cuppy-cake.net) will still continue to work.

Bishie Tournament
The Bishie Tournament is currently accepting nominations! If you'd like to see your favourite bishie crowned the hottest bishie, then check out the Bishie Tournament thread in our forum for more details~

So, that's the end of our anniversary releases for this year! I'd like to take this opportunity to give a HUGE thanks to everybody that has supported us through all these 5 years -- our forum members, the lurkers in our chan, everybody who has read our releases and last, but not least, all of my wonderful staff (both current and past) for everything that they've done! When I first joined Syuura years ago, I never thought that I'd one day be posting an announcement like this on the 5th year anniversary. Even though Syuura is still a small group (which releases sporadically), I'm still proud to be part of it and the Syuura community is amazing~

Anyway, I hope that you have all enjoyed the anniversary releases!

~ Kokoro-chan ~\( ^o^ )/~
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[Kokoro-chan]

30th of October, 2009

Sorry to disappoint but unfortunately this isn't a release update. However, we're not dead yet, nor have we dropped any of our projects. The scanlation staff are still working on a couple of chapters, however we haven't released anything in months because uni has been crazy busy for me T.T But the good news is that my exams finish in mid-November so we're aiming to release something for Thanksgiving (assuming no nasty surprises occur again ._.).

If you're a staff member and haven't received an e-mail or anything from me for a while now, then please send me an e-mail to harrass me because it's likely that your previous e-mail has drowned in the depths of my inbox orz

Anyway, I hope that everybody has a Happy Halloween~

~ Kokoro-chan ~\( ^o^ )/~
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[Kokoro-chan]

26th of November, 2009

Wow, it really has been ages since our last release ^^;; Anyway, today's Thanksgiving release is:

» Dokidoki! Tama-tan, Volume 01 Chapter 01

Today's release is also available on the xdcc bot, tashibot, in our IRC chan -- #Syuura@irc.irchighway.net. The xdcc listing for tashibot is available here. Thanks to tashi (who loves sparkly big-eyed girl manga) for hosting the releases on the xdcc bot for us~

Dokidoki! Tama-tan is our newest project and we'll be jointing with Futari Wa Pretty Anon from chapter 2 onwards for it~ The project page for Dokidoki! Tama-tan isn't available on our site yet, but hopefully I'll remember to make one for it soon(-ish).

If you want faster releases, then please consider applying to join the Syuura staff! Syuura is still currently recruiting for the following positions:

» Editors
» QCers
» Japanese-to-English Translators

Please check out our recruitment forum for further details!

And lastly, a preview of chapter 2 of Naki Shoujo no Tame no Pavane has been added to the Syuura Preview Theatre in the forum.

Anyway, I hope that you enjoy our newest project!

~ Kokoro-chan ~\( ^o^ )/~
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[Kokoro-chan]

1st of January, 2010

I can't believe that 2009 is already over x.x;; Anyway, we have two releases for you to start off the new year with~

» Naki Shoujo no Tame no Pavane, Volume 01 Chapter 02
» Naki Shoujo no Tame no Pavane, Volume 01 Chapter 03

We had initially planned to have a Christmas release too, but unfortunately we were busy so that didn't end up happening orz

I'd also like to just post another reminder that we're still recruiting for the following positions:

» Editors
» QCers
» Japanese-to-English Translators

Please check out our recruitment forum for further details!

Anyway, we hope that everybody has a wonderful 2010 and we look forward to bringing you more releases in the upcoming year!

~ Kokoro-chan ~\( ^o^ )/~
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[Kokoro-chan]

1st of February, 2010

Today's release is:

» Naki Shoujo no Tame no Pavane, Volume 01 Chapter 04

A preview for Naki Shoujo no Tame no Pavane vol.2 ch.5 has been added to the Syuura Preview Forum.

I hope that you enjoy the release~

~ Kokoro-chan ~\( ^o^ )/~
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