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白鳴琴 (White Harp) (Part 4)
The final four comics, and the afterword! The part covers pages 73 – 106 名古屋の似合うころ (When I was Suitable for Nagoya) By Naoko Motegi (もてぎなおこ) Notes Next is an illustration by Crystal Miyabi (クリスタル雅) Followed by ads for two more books, by 死の翼 (Wings of Death) and KKSM+K. Just a Gigolo By: Merumo Akashiya (明石家めるも)…
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白鳴琴 (White Harp) (Part 3)
Some more comics, and a word from the book’s organizer, Akio Kobayashi. The part covers pages 45 – 72 怪傑がるマン(The Magnificent Gar-man) By Miya Kasuga (春日美弥) Notes 平和な生活 (Peaceful Life) By Akio Kobayashi (小林昭夫) Notes As a general note, the characters do actually use the term “GF” in the text. I had no idea that…
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白鳴琴 (White Harp) (Part 2)
Continuing on with more gag comics! This part covers pages 26 – 44 高慢な王女 (The Proud Princess) By GOMA H 神聖なるものく晴れ> (The Sacred One (A Clear Day)) By Kimie Takashi (峰君枝) Notes Remarkably, my copy of this doujinshi actually came with what I think is the aforementioned Glasshouse pamphlet, or at least one from the…
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白鳴琴 (White Harp) (Part 1)
[Originally posted January 24, 2023] Something a bit more lighthearted. The anthology 白鳴琴 (White Harp) was released by the circle 薔薇色曲馬団 (Rose Tinted Circus Troupe) in 1983. Like TIME, it features a whole bunch of artists, and a couple of neat extras among the 100 or so pages. Title: 白鳴琴 (White Harp, or more literally…
