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Hot Water & Milk
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I'm a fan of manga, anime, and related media. I primarily share scans and meta content focused on shoujo manga and anime from the '90s and 2000s, available on Tumblr. She/they ♿🏳️‍🌈 beacons.ai/hotwaterandmilk
Genuinely struggling to comprehend just how bad the National Theatre Live version of Dr Strangelove was. I mean the actors did their best and I liked the sets, but Iannucci and Foley's adaptation was dreadful.
November 20, 2025 at 12:14 PM
It has been another hell week but I’m overjoyed to finally have a WLW weekend. Well, that and hopefully I can see Predator Badlands tomorrow.
November 15, 2025 at 1:18 AM
The only way I’m holding things together today.
October 29, 2025 at 12:27 AM
My precious child.
October 21, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Finally got my hands on a physical copy of Now No One Lurks Beneath the Snow by Aneido from Red String Translations. Not easy to do from Down Under but worth it for such an exquisitely told story.
October 17, 2025 at 10:47 AM
OK here's my full zine haul from today. The weather was wonderful, the artists were engaging, and I've ended up spending way more than I should have but it was worth it!
October 4, 2025 at 11:36 AM
My soul left my body at this point.

I understand the desire to update texts for current audiences but Cat's Eye is one of those series, to me, that feels intrinsically of its original release decade. I love that about it too. I guess at least we have the omnibus manga volumes coming out in English.
September 26, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Two out of my three physical copies have now arrived. I just really love my girls, OK?
September 15, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Can't stop thinking about Azami. She's so pretty. "Adeyaka ni Azami" as a series is a fairly straightforward melodrama, but I've got to say now that I'm past the first volume I'm pretty into it. The fact Azami is cute helps, but I like the way the drama ebbs and flows around the street action too.
September 11, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Genuinely think I have a new favourite '80s shoujo heroine design in Azami from "Adeyaka ni Azami" by Nishi Naomi. This smoking, drinking disco queen attracts nothing but drama and always looks stunning. 😍
September 7, 2025 at 1:25 PM
I've been struggling with increased brain fog these last few weeks so haven't been able to do a whole lot. However, I have been able to slowly read "The Despicable Duke Settles His Affairs" by Kayamoto Miori as released in English by J-Novel Club's Knight label.
September 6, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Finally got a copy of the fifth Cutey Honey Flash LD. It's so, so pretty in person. Gorgeous Shimogasa Miho art. Such a great series, it's one I can rewatch at any time and always enjoy.
August 31, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Received the Planet Ladder image CD and completion commemorative doujinshi, both featuring artwork by original mangaka Narushima Yuri. Really pretty little goodies that are nice to have, though not essential to enjoying the original manga.
August 29, 2025 at 7:56 AM
I wrote a little bit about why I like Chou Shin Uchuu Yori Ai o Komete (Big Love from Ultra Deep Space) by Ashidaka Woz and why you might like it too tinyurl.com/2shjb9nv
August 25, 2025 at 1:33 PM
I've been watching Department Q while I've been sick in bed. Akram is everything.
August 22, 2025 at 2:07 AM
If you're not reading this series, definitely pick it up. It gives you the classic alien girlfriend trope with a lesbian twist. Unique, expressive art and endearing cast. Lots of fun & highly recommended! The first two Japanese chapters free to read here: tinyurl.com/57673esv
August 18, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Bad News: I received an email telling me my preorder of the first "Chou Shin-Uchuu Yori Ai wo Komete" manga volume from Manga Oh won't arrive for about two months. 🥲

Good News: My book is delayed because I WON AN AUTOGRAPHED COPY. 🥳
August 18, 2025 at 6:23 AM
It has been another rough week, but at least I managed to pick up a couple of new English language manga volumes for the collection this afternoon.
August 15, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Green yuri in Kinokuniya. A nice kid offered to take my photo with it. Yuri unites!
August 9, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Happy international cat day, here is my perfect little cinnamon scroll.
August 8, 2025 at 12:15 AM
I received my copy of "Ou no Kemono" 18 limited edition in the mail today. I wasn't expecting it to arrive so quickly after release 🤩. Beautiful packaging and a vibrant, 32-page B5 art collection make this one a worthwhile investment for fans of the series (or even just Toma Rei's art).
July 31, 2025 at 12:17 PM
And now Melon Books drops this stand with the first "Akuyaku Reijou no Oyome-sama" volume! My GL acrylic stand shelf is going to be overflowing soon.
July 30, 2025 at 9:25 AM
I'd already planned to preorder the first "Chou Shinuchuu yori Ai o Komete" volume, but had been waiting to see about store bonuses. Let me tell you, when I saw the Manga Oh bonus I ordered at the speed of light.
July 28, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Anyway, in some more positive news, I finally received the merch I preordered way back when the Cutie & Honey artbook/pop up happened last year. While I love all the acrylic stands, I'm probably most chuffed with the big stand featuring artwork Araizumi Rui. It's so dynamic & colourful!
July 27, 2025 at 11:21 AM
I was only well enough to visit at the end of the day for a short period, but I did manage to attend Disability Pride again this year. Here are a few cute things I bought myself. I am now back in bed.
July 26, 2025 at 9:33 AM