Hello there everyone

Just a quick note. ^_^ I plan to write a long journal soon (as it's certainly been a while....) but for now I'd like to take a moment to try and promote an official sequel to one of my favorite series of all time, Ms. Saki Hiwatari's "Please Save My Earth! ^___^

Currently, I'm revisiting this old love, which I've been rather enjoying, I must say!! I've begun to re-read the original 21 volume manga, I've been watching the 6 part OAVs lately (in addition to its two specials) and I've even had the incredible music playing in the background as I work! But in the past few years, its come to my attention that a sequel to the original manga has been underway in Japan!

I suppose I'm also writing this journal to increase the awareness of this new manga series, for those who may not know of its existance, or perhaps are even unaware of the original series; which I must say was ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE! But getting back to the sequel, its title roughly translates as "The Moonlight That Surrounds Me."

For more information visit the following liks:

[link] (a brief overview of the series, showing the cover to the latest volume, book #7)

[link] (more information can be found here, though it is a bit outdated now....)

[link] (The first volume of the manga series has been translated here!! But sadly the translators have ceased their efforts for over two years now. In addition, NO other translation site has picked up the series since.... >< )

In regards to the efforts to campaign for its translation, I originally considered the possibility of an online petition, however I have heard that such things are looked down upon these days, or at the very least are ineffective. I thought that instead, letters/emails could be written to Viz directly to make this request! Maybe it'll make a difference!

So if anyone is interested in this series and would like to join me in trying to help getting it licensed, please help spread the word!!! In addition, if anyone has any ideas on how to help further promote it, I'm definitely open to suggestions!

In terms of writing Viz, below is the contact information that I was able to find on Viz's websites.

Mailing Address:

VIZ Media, LLC
P.O. BOX 77010
San Francisco, CA 94107

[link] (Viz has a survey where you can mention titles you want translated)

[link] (a contact form for suggestions and other such feedback)

Also, be on the look out on youtube perhaps as me and my best friend will be making a short video with images from the Please Save My Earth Sequel to help promote its release!

Anyways, I appreciate everyone taking the time to read this journal, and even considering to help with this cause! "Please Save My Earth" was one of my first anime loves, dating back to the mid-90s even! And it means the world to me that the creator has decided to continue with the story! Now if it can only be brought to America, I'll be positively thrilled! Thanks again everyone and take care! ^_____^

Love,
yamigirl21

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