Mai-HiME Doujin: "Falling into You" by TransparentLight

Falling into You is a ShizNat doujinshi by deviantART's TransparentLight. She was kind enough to donate her doujin to ShizNat Webs for more fans to enjoy.

Please enjoy and support her deviantART page:

http://transparentlight.deviantart.com/

You can read "Falling into You" by visiting Light's dA page or by simply clicking this link: 'Falling Into You' on ShizNat Webs



~ Luu Sky Sapphire

Natsuki Kuga, Shizuru Fujino, 舞-HiME & 舞-乙HiME are copyright of SUNRISE

Mai-HIME in gaming returns! First Screens of "Heroes Fantasia" Emerge

The title was revealed in this week's Weekly Famitsu, and there are even more screens over at Famitsu.com. Additional details about the turn-based combat include the fact that each character in the party corresponds to one of the PSP's face buttons (square, triangle, circle and x), and pressing one will cause that character to attack. Pressing the d-pad will cause characters to shift position, as formation plays a big part in fights.



Heroes Fantasia is currently 60% complete, and due for a Winter release in Japan

If you ever wanted a game along the lines of the Super Robot Wars series but with a ton of your favorite anime characters taking the place of famed mecha, you're in luck. Namco Bandai's Banpresto label has announced the Heroes Fantasia RPG for PSP.



The crossover title will feature characters from a variety of anime, including s.CRY.ed, Darker than Black Ryusei no Gemini, Darker than Black Kuro no Keiyakusha, Sorcerous Stabber Orphen, Sergeant Frog, R.O.D. Read or Die, Slayers Revolution, Rune Soldier, Mai Hime and Blood+.



Phew, that's a mighty heap of anime. The manner in which all of these characters come together is still unknown, but the basic structure of the story involves our world (centered on Japan) and the world of Adroas. Heroes from the aforementioned anime come into play when Adroas is faced with a great threat.



Combat will be turn-based, using parties of four, with control of each freely switched with the d-pad during battle. The developer behind Heroes Fantasia is Witch Craft, who also developed Square Enix's Gleipnora for the Mobage social gaming network and Maho Shojo Lyrical Nanoha A'S The Battle of Aces for PSP.



According to Famitsu, Heroes Fantasia is listed for a Winter release in Japan.

"Toilet": A ShizNat doujinshi

"Toilet": A ShizNat (Shizuru x Natsuki) doujinshi



---

Toilet [Megaupload]

Toilet [Mediafire]

Translation: Midori Sugiura99
Editing: Krystal of Nol
Group translating: Mai Multiverse
---

Spanish/Español version: ShizNat doujin "Toilet"
Traducción y Edición: Krystal of Nol

"Toilet" [Mediafire]

"Toilet" [Megaupload]

Ah, bathroom sex. It brings back memories. <3 Watch as the most popular Mai-Series couple goes for a daring rendezvous in a bathroom stall. Much to Natsuki's bitchy uneasiness. ;p Enjoy!

Swimsuit [Shiznat Doujin_English]

Group Translating: Mai-Multiverse
Translation: Midori Sugiura99
Editing: Krystal of Nol

Second release of our Shizuru Fujino/Viola and Natsuki Kuga/Kruger doujinshi is Swimsuit. The perfect doujin to heat up your winters. ^_~

NOTE: Mature content!

To download the English or the Spanish version. Visit this page at Mai-Multiverse Forum:

Swimsuit [Shiznat Doujin_English]

Wink [Shiznat Doujin_English]

Group Translating: Mai-Multiverse

First release of our Shizuru Fujino/Viola and Natsuki Kuga/Kruger doujinshi is Wink, one of the cutest and shortest shiznat doujin I've ever seen. o_o;

To download the English or the Spanish version. Click below:

Wink English [Shiznat Doujin]
Wink Spanish [ShizNat Doujin]

Mai-HiME EXA: The Complete English Collection

Download
---
Mai-HiME EXA Chapter 1
Mai-HiME EXA Chapter 2
Mai-HiME EXA Chapter 3
Mai-HiME EXA Chapter 4
Mai-HiME EXA Chapter 5
Mai-HiME EXA Chapter 6
Mai-HiME EXA Chapter 7
Mai-HiME EXA Chapter 8 FINAL CHAPTER

---

You can find Mai-HiME EXA available in other languages at Mai-Multiverse Forum

Mai-Multiverse: the Revolutionary Force in Mai-Series Entertainment

Mai-HiME EXA English Chapter 4 is now available for download!

The 4th chapter of the new Mai-HiME manga has been released! You can get it at Mai-Multiverse Forum

Enjoy! If I have time, I will post a review of it. Two of my favorite HiME have a neat confrontation. ^_^ You don't wanna miss this!

Editing: Luu Sky Sapphire
Translation: Midori "Vicky" Sugiura

Celebrating Mai-HiME Birthdays: Miyu Greer!

Even though the blog time doesn't say it's the 4th yet...



HAPPY BIRTHDAY M.I.Y.U. AKA MIYU GREER!!!

Celebrating M.I.Y.U. and America's Birthday together! Now that deserves a salute! ^0^/

My review of Mai-HiME EXA Chapter 1

I recently reviewed the first chapter of Mai-HiME EXA, which you can download in English translation at Mai-Multiverse:

http://ltahime.forum-motion.net/mai-general-miscellaneous-f9/mai-hime-exa-discussion-manga-chapters-included-t177.htm

Editing: Luu Sky Sapphire
English Translation: Midori "Vicky" Sugiura

Here is my review of Mai-HIME EXA Chapter one:

After an interesting prelude, we're introduced to main heroine Mai Tokiha. Looking much better and happier than she did in the original manga. There's no boat scene this time, which is a good change from the anime (you can't capture that awesome debut battle between Mikoto and Natsuki again, it's impossible). Instead, we get Mai (and a beautiful pantsu shot) already at Fuka Academy. Natsuki makes her appearance early to talk riddles about the HiME star. Did I see Shizuru staring at our ice-princess? ^_~

Mai takes it upon herself to tour the school, and eventually bumps into Reito Kanzaki (resident bishonen and soon-to-be Obsidian Lord, no da.) We get one of those cliche "awkward" moments, with more pantsu shots for the taking. ^_^ Yum. Once Mai reaches her classroom, she makes her introduction and Midori makes her random appearance as well.

As Mai heads home from school, she bumps into Hari (Akane's Child) with Mikoto arriving at the scene...accidentally locking lips with Mai. Brief, but a much better moment than the CPR scene from the anime. Hari makes a getaway and Mikoto suddenly becomes...you guessed it...hungry. BAM! Her face lands right in-between Mai's melons. Ahh, those classic moments return. Mai and Mikoto spend some time together (the gratuitous bath scene, every Mai incarnation would be naked without them. Again, no pun intended.) The fanservice ends when Hari returns with Mikoto chasing after him again. Akane Higurashi attacks Mikoto, looking freaked out, repeating Kazuya's name. The most important person.

In the middle of the battle, Mai's powers awaken. Kagutsuchi makes the scene! Sorry Akane, looks like her horse is bigger than your horse. Sadly, my rantings of Akane being overlooked didn't reach the atmosphere, as Akane is defeated once again. Kazu...

Overall thoughts:

Mai-HiME EXA feels familiar, but that's the idea. As much as I loved Sato Kenetsu's more powerful artwork for the characters, Kouteiryuu's art is cuter and just right. It's nice to see Mikoto and Akane tangle as well. ^_~ I'll be reviewing chapter two soon, so watch for that!

Mai-HiME EXA Manga translated in English!

Chapter 1 and 2 of new Mai-HIME Manga/Comic (Mai-HiME EXA) has been translated for your reading pleasure! ^_~ Here's the trailer as a sneak peek:



You can download both chapters at:

Mai-Multiverse Forum

Credit:

Editing - Luu Sky Sapphire (me)
Translation - Midori "Vicky" Sugiura

The action in Mai Otome compared to Mai HiME

Recently I've posted a thread about the advantages Mai Otome has over it's more popular predecessor. So much to go over in time, but I will mention what I typed up:

I'll begin with the first element that makes Mai Otome better. A minor one which we boys like to pay attention to a lot: The action. The fights are a lot more epic in Otome. Faster, more destructive and drawn out (in a good way, mind you). This is all a good thing as Sunrise provided a good story to support/compliment the action. When a battle happens in anime, there has to be reason as to why it's happening. Not like in DBZ or Naruto where they're fighting for the sake of fighting. Mai Otome has reasons for their battles (jealousy, end of a friendship, turncoat taking over, etc.) and when they unfold, it's an eye opener of epic proportions. Certain fights like the Midori and Meister Shizuru's scuffle were so damn good. It also helps that Mai Otome has more "scope" than HiME, with it's castle, deserts, and vast city atmosphere. But I'll get to that with my next post. ^_^

Yeah, basically. XD I do find HiME the better of the two, but I think a majority of fans sell Mai Otome short. The drama isn't as strong and the characters didn't touch everyone on a personal level. But! Mai Otome is still a roller coaster ride of drama and action. Along with lovable new characters. Come on, Arika Yumemiya is one of the greatest animated characters that ever existed! When I consider her "Sailor Moon 2.0", I meant it. She has that lovable personality which is thrust in a uphill battle where she must prove herself worthy and eventually becomes the best there is. In her case, a great Otome. That was her dream and she achieved it! ^_^

The grand opening of the Mai Multiverse blog!

^_^ You can never branch out enough.

Hey all you Mai HiME and Mai Otome fans! I'm Luu and it's a pleasuring meeting you all. I hope you will enjoy my blog, which will focus on my thoughts on the Mai series. Including any news I happen to run into.

You can catch me on the following websites most of the time:

http://shiznat.webs.com (Shizuru Fujino and Natsuki Kuga "ShizNat" fansite)

http://ltahime.forum-motion.net (Mai HiME and Mai Otome Community Forum)

I'm also on...

deviantART: http://shiznat4ever.deviantart.com/
Twitter: http://twitter.com/MaiMultiverse

^_^ Have fun and I'll see you soon! Support Mai fandom!