Yo guys. The forums are up… The Inuyasha manga community finally has a message board that doesn't suck or is heavily restricted like the others.
Check it out at http://forums.freelance-manga.com/
(Yes, mod positions are open and I am taking suggestions for additional boards and categories.)
Edit: Chapter 512's scanlation will be delayed by 1 day due to the 4th of July.
Inuyasha v52 ch510 "Jigoku" (Hell)
犬夜叉 第510話 「地獄」
Inuyasha v52 ch511 "Kagome no Reiryoku" (Kagome's Spiritual Power)
*HIGH RESOLUTION SCANLATION*
犬夜叉 第511話 「かごめの霊力」
Edit: The scanlation for 512 should be out next Wednesday afternoon/evening (Eastern) assuming the issue ships Tuesday morning again (lucky me). Also, it will be much better and far more uniform in quality. I had a hell of a time getting to know my scanner while doing 511. I have plenty of trial-and-error testing with scanning and cleaning to do this weekend.
(Edit: Spoilers for 510 and 511 in comments.)
Okay folks. I have a question for you. How would you like your scanlations? For the past forty or so weeks, I have been relying on an anonymous friend to provide raws. However, I've recently starting to think (believe me, it's not the first time) that "Three Group Scramble" that occurs every Tuesday really sucks. I've said it before and I'll say it again, 3 groups using the same raw and same translation is pointless. Aside from styling and joke pages, there is absolutely ZERO DIFFERENCE between what myself and the other groups offer.
You may remember in the beginning (more than a year ago), I was using HQ raws that I found on a Japanese P2P (source of raws is no longer available). Ever since those stopped, the pace of scanlating has been dictated by the demand of the community for a fast and needlessly competitive scanlation scene. Outside of the "Big 3" (Bleach, Naruto, and One Piece), the scanlation scene on the net does not operate at the pace or competitive nature that the Inuyasha community has.
Anyway, here's the deal… I currently have raws from the anonymous friend for 510 and 511. I am giving you all the choice as to whether I use those and continue the fruitless practice of the "90 minute scanlation" every Tuesday where my scanlations will be essentially no different than that of the other groups and I don't get to express my talent and dedication to quality like a scanlator should OR I wait 2 or 3 extra days for my copy of Shonen Sunday, scan the pages myself in high resolution, use the raw scans in conjunction with Patches script and create a scanlation that I can be proud of and don't necessarily have to rush through. Keep in mind, I'll still have the anonymous friend as a backup. Either way is fine, but the decision is completely up to you guys.
Yeah, the delays are getting a bit ridiculous… The whole thing is making me feel irrelevant and obsolete as a scanlator dedicated to speed. However, it's really beyond my control at this point. At any rate, short of buying an issue of Shonen Sunday (which I may do) or resorting to less than honorable means, I can't do anything. I sincerely hope this all temporary. Also, the archives are still down and I am working on fixing it. As for One-Pound Gospel, I am also working on it.
Anyway, I've had interesting weekend which included massive amounts of drinking, sleeping, and getting shot with an airsoft pistol. (Don't ask…)
One more thing… I could really use your help on finding domestic retailers (online or otherwise) of current Shonen Sunday issues. The one that I've been eyeballing, Sasuga Books, doesn't get the latest issue until around a week after it comes out in Japan. If you can track down an retailer that gets their issues any earlier, or even sells Shonen Sunday, tell me. Additionally, if you can find a retailer within the Baltimore and/or Washington D.C. metropolitan area, that would be great. If you have any info, feel free to e-mail me or leave a comment. I only ask for your help because I don't want to be 100% reliant on our Anonymous Friend, and left high and dry when there is a delay.
Thanks in advance!
Edit: Poll added…
Inuyasha v52 ch509 "Yumi no Reiryoku" (The Bow's Spiritual Power)
犬夜叉 第509話 「弓の霊力」
Better late than never. If 510 is delayed, I can guarantee you it will be with 90% less drama and overreacting…
An insane week tries my patience as well as my hardware…
Edit: Podcast up!
Second Edit: Chapter 509 is scanlated but will be released with 510 unless 510 is delayed.
Inuyasha Zusetsutaizan Ougikaiden (Inuyasha Manga Profiles)
犬夜叉 図説大全奥義皆伝
"The ultimate source for all fans of Inuyasha, the best-selling manga series from Rumiko Takahashi."
Edit: Poll added.
Second Edit: Chapter 509 and the surprise are obviously delayed…
Inuyasha v51 ch508 "Miko no Kekkai" (The Miko's Barrier)
犬夜叉 第508話 「巫女の結界」
First Edit: "Inuyasha Manga Profiles" is finally out! Support Viz and buy yourself a copy! (I recommend Amazon)
