Hey AHR fans <3

It's crazy that last time I posted a journal here was 2015, 3 years ago :')
I miss deviantart and I wish I could come back, but I'm a senior college student now with responsibilities that make it hard for me to stay active here, so I hope you guys can forgive me for abandoning this group.

I don't want to have to delete the group with all the AWESOME fan art and memories!
So if someone wants to volunteer to become the new admin, that would be awesome!

Just send me a note and I'll change your role to Group Founder :)

Thank you! <3

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Hey guys! A few days ago, Sakisaka san's Illustration Book released. It features illustrations from her most popular mangas Ao Haru Ride and Strobe Edge.



Grab your own copy from here. Also included was this bonus manga. It's short and sweet. Read it here: Chapter 49.1
I'm still rooting for an extra chapter in which Kou and Futaba finally go to the Summer Festival!

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Volume 13 of AHR is also available now.



Buy the original even if you can't read it. Support Sakisaka san and AHR and you'll increase the likelihood of it getting licensed and reading it in your own language.

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Sakisaka fans, keep your eyes peeled for the new manga that's going to hit the shelves in Bessatsu Margaret magazine on June 13. Only three days to go! Also, a little correction: In a previous blog entry, I mentioned that the new manga is called Pure x Real (source ANN) but the title's actually Omoi, Omoware, Furi, Furare  . The error's regretted.



Ao Haru Ride FC will keep you updated on future news that's AHR and Sakisaka san related.  Till then, Ciao!

xoxo
La-cruciatus

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Hellooo lovely people! It's been a while since Ao Haru Ride manga ended, and we've all been craving some of Sakisaka san's shoujo goodness. Well, I bring fair tidings in that respect! Sakisaka san's new manga Pure x Real will begin serializing in Bessatsu Margaret magazine from June 13!!!





This is what the ANN article has to say about the new manga:

Pure x Real will focus on 4 characters pursuing their own views of love. One of the series’ taglines reads, “Which is the love you will chase?” The story will focus on two girls whose stances on love are polar opposites. Yuna (light-hair) wants a love that’s like a dream. Akari (dark-haired) thinks she can become better at love and is very realistic in her approach. The two heroines’ stories will unfold beside two male main characters. Kazuomi (dark-hair) doesn’t understand love. He asks, “What’s that, something tasty?” On the other hand, Rio (with light hair) won’t reject anyone who comes his way, as long as that person is cute.

Interesting, right? Sakisaka san seems to be deviating from the usual formula of the sole male and female protagonist to explore the various kinds of love that adolescents idealise and encounter. I'm waiting to see what's Sakisaka san's take, if she thinks a particular approach to love is better than the others; whether innocence and purity is over-rated or rationality goes out the window when you're in love.

xoxo
La-cruciatus

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After a long, emotional, roller-coaster of a ride, Ao Haru Ride finally comes to its conclusion.



Read the final chapter here: mangafox.me/manga/ao_haru_ride…

While this beloved manga of ours has come to an end, the Sakisaka ship is sailing strong. There're a lot of exciting stuff planned for the future:

:bulletpink: Sakisaka san's new shoujo manga will start serializing in June 2015.
:bulletpink: Her previous work, Strobe Edge is being made into a live action movie which hits the theatres on March 14. A special epilogue chapter will also be published in Margaret magazine's March edition.
:bulletpink: An illustration collection of Sakisaka san's art from Strobe Edge and Ao Haru Ride comes out on May 25.



Currently, there's no news of extra side stories for AHR but we'll keep you guys updated!

So what are your thoughts on the final chapter?
I'll miss this manga. I admire Sakisaka san's calibre as a shoujo mangaka, have been a big fan of her art and really look forward to her next work. I really liked Strobe Edge and thought Ao Haru Ride displayed her maturity in plotting realistic characters and relationships but I think she started faltering towards the end and to be honest, the final chapter disappointed me in some ways. The forceful pairing of Aya and Shuuko, Kou reverting back to his paternal surname, a new character in the final chapter, the sidelining of Tanaka sensei... well, every manga has its high points and its low points, I'm sad that after such a promising start and engaging exposition, the conclusion wasn't all that refined. But that's just my two cents. ;)

xoxo
La-cruciatus
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Word from the FC Founder (NoranFikri):

First, I would like to thank La-cruciatus for managing this group for a whole year, when I haven't been able to. Thank you, dear! :heart:
I'm just going to be emotional about this without pointing out any flaws in the plot, final chapters and whatnot. It's been a great journey with Futaba, Kou and the others. Following this manga for 3 years, makes it impossible for me to just forget about it and continue with my life normally. The word "Missing" would not do it justice. I feel so empty right now, it'll take me some time to let this sink in. I'm so attached to the characters I find it hard to let go of them. It's rough. But everything has an ending (something I don't really fancy about reality) and this was a good one. Also, we will still have more Sakisaka work in the future, so at least that's something to look forward to!! It's been fun! :)


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It's better to be late than never. Chapter 48 of AHR is finally out guys. And it's time for Valentines Day! Kominato's love for Shuuko takes centre-stage in this chapter as he decides to bare his heart to her. But what will Shuuko say? And has Kou made an important decision regarding his future? Go and read to find out! mangafox.me/manga/ao_haru_ride…

On a sad note, Chapter 49 i.e. the next chapter which comes out on February 13 will be the final chapter of AHR. Yes folks, we knew the end was drawing nearer and this day had to come. Lets not be down in the dumps and hope for extras and side stories with all our might.

Also, take a look at the cover for the DVD/Blu-ray Volume 6 of AHR anime.



Show your love and support for Kou, Futaba, the mangaka and the animators by buying it!

xoxo
La-cruciatus

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