Animelab Scan

Chapter 71 - And greetings

2010-05-29T00:06:00.008+02:00

EDIT: Telepathy XD
guibin and me wrote the post in the same moment :O See below.
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Yeah, that's it. The last chapter made by us.
Please don't cry! Oh, well... I know nobody reads this blog by now.
However, I just want to write some lines about this fantastic experience with this group. First of all thanks to guibin, our great translator. He was the pillar of this project and I can't thank him enough for what he did.
Thanks to Argetlam too, THE editor, the person I like the most working with scans. And MacaRoot, a great translator and checker, he improved a lot the quality of our scans. And Red-Baron, the one who improved the english in Umisho. And the proofer, avatarbriman. And the other checker, the last one arrived, tadzio. And everyone worked with us. Thanks a lot ^^
Thanks to Vexed too, 'cause thanks to him we can read Umisho regularly. Yeah, I want to read it too XD I'm a big fan of this series.
So go to http://vexedscans.blogspot.com and support him if you want to read the end of this manga ;) He's doing a great job, today released chapter 76!

Time for links:
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Disbanded...

2010-05-29T00:00:00.002+02:00

This is abrupt but unfortunately, due to lack of staff, Animelab scans has disbanded. Seriously, all our members disappeared except for the editor and me. The editor has been getting busier, and I would try to reorganize the group but my life is just hell right now.

So what about Umisho? Vexed scans seemed to be doing a pretty good job of releasing, though I'm not understanding how as the credit page suggests only one person is working on the entire thing. Maybe he/she/they are just that good.

I'm going to try and join some other group for now but when the time comes for Animelab to reform, I'll come back.

Chapter 71? I have no idea. Watashiwa7 had it last so it's up to him if he wants to release it as a last gung-ho. I tried my hand at editing but the best I can do is typeset the texts in the bubbles, and I don't seem to have the patience for looking through the long list of fonts to match the original Japanese text. I was doing it on MS Paint by the way.

So good-bye faithful readers! If you like my translations, I'm going to try and join a group doing the following the series...

Kaichou wa Maid-sama
Akagami Shirayukihime
Dance in the Vampire Bund (have to check if it's seinen)
Faster Than a Kiss
Nagasarete Airantou
Cage of Eden (have to check it's seinen)

Again, good bye all! For now...

-guibin

P.S. As for this website....it'll just lay dormant for now....

Chapter 71 - News

2010-05-10T00:13:00.010+02:00

71's almost ready ^^

Chapter 70

2010-04-18T04:36:00.003+02:00

Our 20th release! ^^

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Chapter 70 - News

2010-04-12T06:50:00.002+02:00

Almost ready~

April Foools

2010-04-03T04:57:00.004+02:00

Now that April fool’s Day is over, onto some explanations.

First of all…the date... This blogspot account was created by watashiwa7 and he lives in Italy, meaning it is one day ahead of us Americans. That’s right; I made a post in the future. I’m freakin’ Nakamura Hiro bi*ch. This post will probably be a day ahead too. The rest of the world lives a day in the future ahead of us American folks! We’re all behind!

The post was approved by the mango.

However, not everyone thought it was funny. Momoko came to me ten minutes after the post was made. This was what she looked like.

BUT…everything is fine. After an hour of throttling and wrestling, and finally decapitating the snakes in her hair, therefore releasing the spirit of Medusa that possessed her, Momoko returned to normal and we had fierce make-up sex and she forgave me for my little joke. Yeah I’m immune to Medusa’s glare!
-guibin

P.S. watashiwa7 has aced his exam and will get to editing in full. I don't know how long the editing process takes so I can't say for sure how long before the real chapter 70. But it will be soon.

Disclaimer: I found the image of the mango on google and the picture of Momoko on photobucket. They are not mine. I claim fair use!

Chapter 70

2010-04-02T00:55:00.005+02:00

Here it is, Chapter 70. Must be a new record for us. It's not watashiwa7 right now, who is usually the one to make these posts. This is guibin, your translator.

Situations like the one above are actually not that uncommon in real life. Enjoy your mango.

-guibin

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Wallpapers!

2010-03-24T04:18:00.008+01:00

Cookie_Theif said...
Thanks for the release, love this manga :D
I've been thinking this for a while now, but I really love the ever-changing site background. Is there any chance the source picks could be made available for DL? ^^

Keep up the good work, you guys are awesome!

Your wish is my command ;) Here you are:

Download Wallpapers

P.S. Isn't Maaya cute when she's quiet?

Chapter 69

2010-03-23T20:18:00.005+01:00

Yeah, no joking XD Chapter 69 is finally released!
You know, we are 6 people working on this project. This time two of us had a lot (A LOT) of problems with exams, RL and stuff, that's why we needed so much time for releasing a single chapter. We want to do a lot of things, but sometimes we can't do all of them.
However, we like this manga very very much and we'll do everything we can to continue this project ^^ So please, continue to support us (yeah, our speed is a pain in the ass -___- you're totally right), we'll try our best to release faster and better =)

Who cares. Where's the chapter?

Here XD Enjoy it!

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Chapter 69 - News

2010-03-13T03:57:00.004+01:00

It's the best number of the world...
It's the chapter you waited so long...
It's...
Kenko Zenrakei Suieibu Umisho chapter 69!

Coming soon ;) Finally! XD

P.S. Sorry, we'll the release the surprise with ch. 70. It's not ready yet.

Chapter 68

2010-02-20T20:07:00.010+01:00

68's out ^^

Fixed some minor mistakes:
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Poll Results

2010-02-16T20:58:00.002+01:00

The poll results are in; it was close initially but "translate them" won by a landslide. So I'll be translating the 3rd person phrases into first person when necessary, like when someone used the name of the person they're talking instead of "you" or use their own names instead of "I".

However, I will be keeping the 3rd person phrases for Maaya. The reason being is that she's already a very self-centered character and it just fits. It may be cute to refer to oneself in 3rd person (as someone in the comments said), for Maaya it seemed to have a hint (more than a hint) of conceitedness behind it.

-guibin

P.S. Chapter 68 is in its final stages of checks and last minute editing, it should be out in days.

Chapter 68 - News

2010-02-15T02:23:00.003+01:00

Chapter 68 is about to be released ^^
And this time there are 2 (two) surprises for you!

Stay tuned! ^___-

Chapter 67

2010-01-30T19:58:00.007+01:00

Sorry to have kept you waiting! Finally the chapter is ready ^___-
Ah, don't forget to read the post below! Your vote is important.
Here you are ^^

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News about chapter 67 & Poll

2010-01-25T10:01:00.003+01:00

Chapter 67's almost finished ^^
And here's a question from our translator:

As the translator of Umisho, I would like to say thank you to the fans out there of this series. However, there's something I like to ask everyone. It concerns how certain things are translated from Japanese to English.

In Umisho, there are often times where the characters will refer to themselves in 3rd person. For example Makio, she would say something like "Makio will try her best". Now as far as English speakers go, referring to one self in 3rd person may seem odd and a bit arrogant. I am not exactly sure if this is considered arrogant in Japanese but I have heard people do that when I was in Japan two years ago and no one really minded. However, when I'm translating lines where the character refers to themselves in 3rd person, I am often stuck on whether I should translated it as is (meaning in 3rd person) or change to first person with "I" or "me".

Which brings me to another thing. Okiura does this quite a lot when talking to Shizuoka. Even though it's only the two of them talking, Okiura will say something like "Will Shizuoka also go?" instead of saying "you". This I can explain actually. The Japanese words for "you" are not used that often when speaking and when it does, it's usually to someone close. There are three main forms of "you" in Japanese, "anata", "omae", and "kimi". Omae and kimi are used amongst close friends and usually not very polite and I guess Okiura doesn't feel like he's that close with Shizuoka. While "anata" on the other hand, is more polite, but it has a double meaning where it can mean "dear" or "honey" between couples. Okiura's relationship with Shizuoka is pretty awkward most of the time so out of politeness, he will say her name instead of "you" when talking to talking to her.

Here's what I like to ask the readers. Should I translated it as it is? Meaning leave the names even if they're referring to themselves in 3rd person?
OR
Translate them to "you", "I", "me", whenever it's appropriate?

Poll on the side.

guibin

Chapter 66

2010-01-15T18:50:00.002+01:00

We're a bit late, gomen ;)
Okiura, time to find out what happened that day. Go for it! ^^

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Chapter 66 - News

2010-01-07T05:55:00.000+01:00

Hope you spent your Christmas holidays well ;)
Chapter 66 is almost ready!

Chapter 65

2009-12-19T05:09:00.003+01:00

Funny chapter XD

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Chapter 65 - News

2009-12-14T05:16:00.006+01:00

A ~ l ~ m ~ o ~ s ~ t ~ R ~ e ~ a ~ d ~ y ~.
Sorry for the wait ;P

POLL RESULTS!
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If Umisho was published in english, would you buy it?
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Yes: 45 (83%)
No: 9 (16%)

I'm one of those 45 ;D

Chapter 64

2009-11-28T03:21:00.002+01:00

«Yee-haw!!! Another fantastic chapter of this marvelous manga!»

Too enthusiastic? XD Let's try again:

«It's ready, download it if you want... I'm sleepy, don't bother me.»

Choose the one you want ^___- Then choose your favorite ddl:

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Chapter 64 - News

2009-11-23T05:33:00.011+01:00

Delay caused by exams and stuff, don't worry ^__-
Chapter 64 is coming soon, editing just finished.
Now it's time for checks and then it'll be ready ^^

POLL RESULTS!
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Is Ikamasa really crazy?
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Yeah, without any doubt: 43 (86%)
Nah, just pretends to be: 7 (14%)

I agree XD

Chapter 63

2009-11-09T05:40:00.002+01:00

After all is said and done... we can release a new chapter! ^^

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Chapter 63 - News

2009-11-06T03:43:00.008+01:00

What? Chapter 63?
Almost ready =) Totally translated and edited, check in progress ^__-
And now it's time for
POLL RESULTS!
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Umisho scans: do you prefer quality or speed?
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Quality: 40 (66%)
Speed: 20 (33%)

Hmm, so quality won... Sorry, you'll have both of them XD
At least we'll try to =) But if we have to sacrifice something, I guess we choose speed (I'm glad most of you voted this way).
And that's because Umisho is imo some piece of art, translating dialogues without choosing the right font (Hattori-sensei uses a lot of different fonts in his mangas. This is an example) or redrawing backgrounds isn't enough. Sometimes it's very difficult, but Umisho deserves it.
Ah, and thanks for your comments! We appreciate your words of support ^^

Chapter 62

2009-10-29T02:01:00.003+01:00

All you need is love ♫
It's time for our heroes to express their true feelings ^__-
Finally the first part of this arc =) Enjoy it!

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Chapter 62 - News

2009-10-23T02:48:00.006+02:00

Chapter 62 almost ℜeady.
Please wait just a little more ♥

Toh, we have new
POLL RESULTS!
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Did you watch the anime series of Umisho?
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Sure, I love it: 58 (65%)
Nope: 18 (20%)
Sure, nothing special: 12 (13%)
I dropped it: 1 (1%)
Sure, but I hate it: 0 (0%)

Wow, a lot of you didn't watch it. Too bad =P I think it's a good anime, give it a try! ^^

Chapter 61

2009-10-10T12:36:00.004+02:00

Hoeee~! New chapter!

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Next one (and the rest of this tankobon) is just... don't miss it ^___- Trust me.

Chapter 61 - News

2009-10-06T01:45:00.004+02:00

It's almost ready (quality check and proof-reading in progress). Sorry if it's taking awhile, but most of us have (had) exams at university.
Thanks for your patience ^^

Chapter 60

2009-09-26T21:45:00.007+02:00

This is our 10th release! Yatta! XD

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Poll results ~
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Who's your favorite character?
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Amuro: 18 (43%)
Shizuoka: 10 (24%)
Momoko-senpai: 8 (19%)
Captain Ikamasa: 4 (9%)
Makio: 1 (2%)
Kaname: 0 (0%)
Maaya: 0 (0%)
Kise: 0 (0%)
Takeda: 0 (0%)

Who voted for Makio? XD
Golden and silver medal are won by Amuro and Shizuoka. Well, according to your tastes (and mine too) you will love the next arc. Do you remember the image of the kiss when the anime ends? Well, the story starts with chapter 62. Finally some romance ^^

See you next week ^__-

Chapter 60 - News

2009-09-21T15:07:00.005+02:00

Don't worry, we're working for you ^___-
The chapter is almost ready, just wait another few days.
We translated and edited it, now it's time for final qc.

Chapter 59

2009-09-14T02:02:00.004+02:00

Yeah! Another release, the first one on this blog! ;9

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Don't forget to leave a comment~

Chapters 51-58

2009-09-11T14:08:00.011+02:00

We lost all our mirrors on MangaHelpers, so I made other DDLs:

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Farewell, MH ç___ç

2009-09-10T00:01:00.000+02:00

Well, I guess we can't use MH anymore, so this is our new home XD
What happened? Kodansha asked MH to remove all their series, and who's the publisher of Umisho? Kodansha =P
Chapter 59 will be released (here) this week, so...

Stay tuned ^__-