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Well folks, as they say, all good things must come to an end. The story might be done but that doesn't mean the world Yu Aida created is dead and gone. It only means it is now unbound from pesky canon and free to be expanded upon in limitless ways. I never thought I would become a scanlator and this project started as a sudden and unexpected experiment for me, but I thank you kindly for being patient as I worked my way up from flailing my arms while I translated a language I had pretty much no grasp of to where I'm at now. Where is that? Well I'm not entirely sure but I learned a whole hell of a lot and had a surprising amount of fun along the way. I also have to mention all those that donated to me so I could bring it to you all every month, so it wouldn't be painfully orphaned for years as it was at one time. So thanks, and I hope that you enjoy the last chapter as much as I liked translating it. It's a doozy, to say the least.
At one time I entertained the idea of doing re-translations of earlier chapters and setting them on the newer, better scans from the volumes. Instead, I will let Seven Seas take it from here, so to speak. I encourage everyone to support the publisher that brought Gunslinger Girl back into circulation in most of the west. The first 5 omnibus volumes (Volumes 1-12) by Seven Seas are now out, with the final omnibus collection due to be released next year.
Thank you so much for this chapters :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for picking this manga up and seeing it through to the end.
ReplyDeleteThis story has been part of my life for ~9 years and it's hard to believe that it's over. Although I grew progressively more frustrated with its storytelling mechanics as the manga progressed, it was always worth it because of its great characters, charm, depth and insight.
This wasn't a story that I expected to like. I dismissed it initially with a glance at the cover, "Ewww. Creepy loli high-concept weirdness. No thanks." But a friend convinced me that there was something special to it, and it sure was.
I look forward to Aida-sensei's next creation.
Thanks again.
Thank you very much!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for scanlating the end of this manga all along!!
ReplyDeleteFinally we have reached the end of the story. But like you said, this is not the end of this world and it will expand into its unique. For about the past 8 or 9 years I have had this series in my mind deeply, and I had never expected I could be a member of the translation group bringing this manga into my first language until about a year ago when I saw the raw episode you provided here in your blog. Now I just feel Gunslinger Girl has already become a part of mine soul. All these great feelings and experiences cannot come to me without your work, Entropy. I thank you so much for all your time, spend and effort, and the most important, for your spreading of such a masterpiece. Best regards!
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ReplyDeleteThank you for your work. I really enjoyed reading it all!
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