The Twelve Kingdoms Forum

Yeah, thats right. I see what your getting at, that if a person refuses when first asked. I still thought that Syouryuu says there is no way you can refuse the throne. I haven't watched the anime in awhile, and the its been over two years since I read the first novel with Youko in it. I guess it ...

Rokuta says, "Don't make her take the throne. Just as long as she understands the consequences." In the anime when Syouryuu tells Youku (at his palace) that she could refuse the throne and go back to her world. But her kirin would get sick and die. Then she would shortly afterward. Also, if she were ...

I tried the Barnes and Noble link and amazon.com. When typed in the Twelve Kingdoms, I got "Kingdom Come." I also tried typing in "12 Kingdoms" and got the same result.
Shanonn

Glad to see the forum back online. I have been checking every once in awhile. Thanks to whomever.
Shanonn

I just saw it today. Wow! It was really good. I liked the first two movies also. I used to read the Uncanny X-Men comic books when I was a kid. The movies are alot different but still good.
Shanonn

I visited otyaku.com today. I guess ToyokoPop is going to release the Twelve Kingdoms in english in March of 2007. Harunako is going to take down the contents of his novel translations. He doesn't know exactly when. I'll be sorry to see the site go. Here is the link if you want to read it. (http ...

Thanks nightcaser. It is interesting he was married with children(a child who didn't belong to him). I wonder if thats why he preferred hookers. Because he got burned. Just a thought.
Shanonn

I have read the novel translations for the Sea God in the East, The Vast Sea in the West on otyaku.com. But it hasn't been translated fully, it ends on chapter 3. For those who have read the full japanese version or chinese, what happens compared to the anime? In the anime its supose to be different ...

I like all different types of stuff. I watch Medium on Monday nights on ABC. Its pretty good, the actress is really good. And its well written. I also like Dr.Who. Its a little silly but watchable. I like some fantasy and a little sci fi. What shows do you watch?
Sharon

I've actually only watched up to episode 50. I've been reading the manga. After they caught up to the manga, they started doing filler episodes. (Not all the episodes were filler) Which were't as good as the manga, becasue Rumiko Takahashi(author) didn't write them. Yes, I agree she has repeated ...

I doubt Kikyo and Inu-yasha will get together. Kikyou is dead and her body made of clay. When she was bought back by the witch Urasuea(episodes 13 & 14) her soul was reincarnated in Kagome. Only a small fraction remains in Kikyou, she has to use dead maiden's souls for her body to move. (episodes 22 ...

Finally!!! I hope they actually publish it. And who know, if the novels get more international fans, maybe they will bring back new episodes of the anime. And inspire the author to write more books.
Shanonn

I've bought the first four DVDs in January. I liked the first three, but I didn't like what they did to Hiroko's character in modern time. I liked her better in ancient Japan. I didn't buy the rest. I really enjoyed the flute music in the first three DVDS.

Thanks. I have found some web sites from eugenewoodbury.com. Alot of good information. Should keep me busy for awhile.

I like anime and manga. I also am interested in different cultures. Lately, I have been reading alot of books on Japanese culture. Currently, I am reading "Order by Accident: The Origins and Consequences of Conformity in Contemporary Japan." I have read "Confucius Lives Next Door; Myths and Legends ...

I like Howl with brown hair. Since it was his natural color. I did love his little tanturm over Sofie reorganizing his potions and the orange color hair. I thought it was funny.

Yes, the anime did end awhile ago. The manga is what I was referring to as ending soon also. Especially, since there are only three shards left. I'm sure it will take another year for the manga to end. There are alot of loose ends to tie up.

I just bought the DVD and thought it was great. Has anyone else seen it?

Yeah, the music is great. I started watching the anime on Cartoon Network a four years ago. Then I bought the manga novels. The series is very close to coming to an end. All they have is the shards in Kouga's legs and the one in Kohaku's back. I am very interested in how they will destory Naraku ...

I've reading the online translations for over a year now. Its a good website. I'm not sure if anyone else has seen it. But I thought I'd share. //www.ear-tweak.com/iy_manga/index.htm

I have been reading the Juuni Kokki series on otyaku.com for some time now. It seems the site costs alot of money for him to maintain. He has come up with a way to help fund his site. Check it out. Here is the link: http://www.otyaku.com/wordpress/

Wow! Thanks for the image. It gives you at least an idea of their world compares to ours.

Nice job on the calendar. I like it. Keep up the good work.

I'm sure alot of you got the same e-mail. I got an e-mail confirming he is back to the translation business for Junni Kokki series on his web site. I guess he has been some bad colds and hasn't been feeling up to working on his site. Its great he is okay and is continuing to work on the novel ...

I received the the 12 Kingdoms Anime/illustration book yesterday. I can't read it because its in Japanese, but the photos are good. Thanks to Carmolita for the link.