When we reviewed Comp Heroines vol. 6 a few days ago I came away with the hope that Megami would field a more solid offering this month by comparison, and boy did they pull through. This is the magazine’s 90th issue, and it’s a great example of why it’s had such staying power through the years against rivals such as Dengeki Animaga and now Comp H’s; the latter is going to have to get its act together if it wants to be more than a Kadokawa / Kyoani shill and really compete against Megami on its good months, like this one. The usual batch of pictures below:




























There are posters in this issue to please almost everybody, and while the Kimikiss reversible poster card and the Your Under Arrest poster are my personal favorites, the offerings from Zero no Tsukaima, Lucky Star, Seto no Hanayome, Kodomo no Jikan (the first Kojika magazine poster ever?), Onegai Teacher/Twins, School Days, Moetan, etc. etc. are also quality. In addition to a very solid poster lineup (including a reversible extra-large Nanoha poster) the issue contains an insert file on the heroines from this fall’s upcoming anime – no frills, just lots of designs and information. Quite useful for anyone tracking bishoujo trends in the fourth quarter of 2007 (aside from those already mentioned Rental Magica, Ghost Hound, and the Uno Makoto designed Dragonaut are looking great). I can’t forget to mention the POP-illustrated Moetan special, which continues in this issue and is amazingly moe as always.
All in all, this is the most solid Megami issue in awhile! I just hope they keep this up through the next few months (Genshiken and Kimikiss posters are a must). Those looking to score a copy of the mag can support HD by ordering at J-List or Amazon.co.jp.
The YUA is one of the only Megami posters I’ve liked in a long time. Eagerly awaiting the upcoming iteration.
Looking back at Megami’s older issues, I realized that I used to like the posters much more back then, but I usually find nothing of interest these days. Maybe it’s just me.
“Kodomo no Jikan (the first Kojika magazine poster ever?)”
There was one in volume 88 http://heiseidemocracy.com/2007/07/31/magazine-review-megami-september-2007/
I should probably get the last two Megami… and that Comp H’s but they all cost money
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This month’s issue really is looking pretty solid, I’m planning to make this my second Megami purchase. My only real complaint is that I’ll have to decide between the Clannad or ef~A Tale of Memories side of the second poster.
>>DJnerate
I don’t think it’s just you; I haven’t been very interested in many Megami posters from the past year or so, but occasionally a really sensational one comes along to make up for the rest.
>>wildarmsheero
Doh! I obviously have a very short memory when it comes to Kojika fanservice. =_=;; Please disregard, etc.
>>Mizumi
I know the feeling. I hate it when you’re forced to choose between two awesome posters back to back. :(
DJnerate’s right about the YUA poster. So far as I’m concerned it’s just head and shoulders over the rest. It cannot, however, overcome the concentrated sorrow of the Kodomo no Jikan poster.
Well if you really can’t decide which side you like more, just blow your cash on another copy. I remember doing that a few times before.
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I plan on doing just that this time around, due to Shana and Louise probably being on the same poster page (they’re both 3-page sizes), so I’ll need the cash soon! ^^
Dude, these pics are awesome. Can anyone link me to further archives?
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