Since the third English language Galette magazine kickstarter has successfully launched and is working it’s way toward the 4th(!) stretch goal, I thought it a good idea to sit down with the very lovely Galette Magazine 02, Special English Edition.
To begin with, both the slipcover and the cover on the magazine are two of my favorite pieces by pen, whose art I find to be absolutely my aesthetic. Adult, atmospheric and intimate work on this cover art.
The book is, well, book-ended, by collected art works from the principle creators, illustrating their stories.
“Fluffy Fuzzy Dreamy” by Mera Hakamada is a school romance centered on a first year being noticed by her crush, and flailing cutely.
We get a full three chapters of “That Woman In The Infirmary,” Miyuki Yorita. I’d like to note this splendid translation in this story, from the title to “Drabzawa,” which probably no teen would actually say, but I think it a perfect choice.
Chapters of “Liberty” by Izumi Kitta x Moto Momono really get into how Maki is besotted and not at all really capable of coping with Liz’s personality. You gotta love Maki’s friend, hysterical at poor Maki, being played by a sexy singer. Boo fucking hoo. ^_^
Two chapters of “[Sky blue melancholic]” by Ringo Hamano, in which Bun turns out to be a very relatable character, Ichinose is clueless and annoying and the “annoying” Kiko-sempai turns out to be a decent person.
A majority of stories here are from the perspective of the less-cool, less-popular, less-powerful character, as they are swept up by the cool/popular character. I’d love to see the story from the other side, but I bet it seems super creepy. ^_^ Thinking about that, I guess that is exactly why I like aneido’s “Oh My God! Yes, I Am Your God.” so much. It is a perspective flip and, as the protagonist is not a child, but a grifter, we allow them to be a seducer with ill intent.
One chapter each from Nekohariko 22 and Haru Yatosaki, moving their stories forward a step.
The final pages, in classic manga magazine colored pages (a touch that is sure to delight anyone who reads shoujo manga magazines) Milk Morinaga presents a “GIRL FRIENDS” animal-ear alt universe story.
These seven artists kept Galette going through COVID, and they are still at it, pushing Galette forward into transational fandom. I am so very glad that you all have a chance to enjoy Galette as I have been and to help make it successful!
Ratings:
Overall – 9
Issue 3 Kickstarter is on now, and has blown past the third stretch goal with a bit more than a week to go!
