"The Scarecrow of Oz" Chapter 3

I was planning to do a double release of chapters 3 and 4, but there was too much dialog and cuteness packed into this chapter that I got "Scarecrow of Oz" burn out.  Therefore, chapter 4 has been moved back to August and will be a low priority release, meaning that I'll finish it if I have time after all the other releases.

This chapter introduces the foulest witch of all, the Power Witch.  She's not nice but her beast familiar is adorable.  I also like the Power Witch's clothing.  It's very stylish.  There's not much to say about this chapter other than it's cute and the typesetting was a pain in the behind to do.  Halfway through, my mouse hand started to twitch on it own from exhaustion.  There were too many font styles used and lots of dialog outside of text bubbles...ugh... Now on to the links!

Links to the "The scarecrow of Oz" chapter 3:  (Zip) (PDF)

Next up is the "Ouran High School Host Club" special chapter from Lala 9 2011 followed by "Seigi no Mikata".

"Kemono Kingdom: Zoo" Chp 4

Here is the next installment of the cute animal civil war! In this chapter of "Kemono Kingdom: Zoo" we meet Prince Panda, King Panda's son.  He, of course, is adorable.  A new character "Red Wolf" is also introduced.  Like the other characters in this series, Red Wolf has some peculiarities.

Links to "Kemono Kingdom: Zoo" chapter 4:  (Zip) (PDF -- Tablet and Mobile)

My Thoughts on this chapter:
As usual, I was laughing hysterically at some of the gags.  The polar bear gag tickled my inner 6-year old the most.  The treatment of Prince Panda reminds me of the Guinea Pig invasion on "South Park" *wink*  What could be cuter than cute animal cosplay?

Next up is our big Spring one-shot "Nanairo no Mukou" ("Beyond the Rainbow").  It a long one, so it'll take a week or so to complete for release.  It a very family friendly one-shot that I'm sure kids and adults who are still kids at heart will like.  Look forward to it!

Kemono Kingdom: Zoo Chp 3

Lion and Eagle ...what's this I feel?  Could it be a touch of moe?

It's another wacky chapter of the cute animal civil war story!  It's hard to say who my favorite character is because I like all the characters so much for their individual quirks.  In terms of a pair, though, Lion and Eagle are easily my favorite.

Links to "Kemono Kingdom: Zoo" Chapter 3:  (Zip) (PDF)

This chapter ends the opening arc of the story. Next in the story, I can honestly say I haven't got a clue, but I'm sure it will adorably side-splitting.  I hope Mochi gets a cover or does a color image soon.  These cute furries deserve some special treatment.  Also, the story needs a speaking reptile of some sort...hmm...but what kind would be good?

The California Condor!

(Image courtesy of Wikipedia)

In this chapter a new character "Condor" is introduced.  The California Condor is near and dear to the hearts of some of us San Diegans who were bombarded in the 80's by the news of the California Condor's near extinction.  In 1987 the 22 known remaining California Condors were captured and put into a captive breeding program at the San Diego Wild Animal Park (now called "The Safari Park") and the LA Zoo.  It was rough going for them.  They were released back into the wild in 1991 and now there are around 400 known birds.

If you would like to know a little more about the California Condor, here's a nice web page from the San Diego Zoo about them. (Link) If you want to know more than a little something, follow the links within that web page.  The story of how the species was revived is quite interesting.  Oh, and here's a link to them on Wikipedia too. (Link)  The birds aren't much to look at close up, but they are, as Mochi-sensei points out, "The Rulers of the Sky" (They are HUGE birds and they can soar forever).

(Image courtesy of Wikipedia)

Next up is the second "The Scarecrow of Oz" one-shot to prepare us for the short 3-chapter long short series that will we present in April.

Kemono Kingdom: Zoo Chp 2

Here is more furry fun from Mochi-sensei!  In this chapter we are introduced to more animal friends, all of which are adorable.

Links to "Kemono Kingdom: Zoo" Chapter 2: (Zip) (PDF)

I has been confirmed that "Zoo" is a bi-monthly series, so the next chapter will not come out until the end of January.  Unfortunately, because of jury duty, chapter 3 probably won't be out until March :(.

Next up is "Kimi ni XOXO" chapter 4.  The series is finally coming off of hiatus.  Some twists happen in the new chapter and Fujita is drawn to look his age.  I look forward to getting this chapter out to you.  This chapter has a lot of cleaning and redrawing challenges, so it may take longer than usual to get this chapter out.