Happy 10th anniversary to Galette magazine! Galette No. 37 (ガレットNo.37) begins their 10th year in business and is filled with exactly the kind of independent Yuri manga, stories and art that makes this magazine such a treasure.
The print issue comes with a mini clearfile for the lead story by Hakamada Mera. “Akuyaku Reijou ha Tenseishitara Yurisakka ni Natteshimashita”. This is, exactly as the title suggests, about a villainess who has been reborn into our world. When invited to a get-together for artists, she is confronted with her idol…who is the very woman who killed her in her former life. ^_^ I’m looking forward to seeing where this goes!
Inui Ayu’s story about an escort and client falling in love, “Koi ni Shitaku naina” continues to be cute. Momo is feeling her feelings for Ren very much and has no idea what to do with them.
In an important moment, Ririko has Rikako over to meet her doll, Mimi and it goes about as well as could be imagined in “Otome no Shinden”!
In “Me ga Au, Sono Saki e” a girl find that being online doesn’t mean having friends…but also making friends isn’t impossible.
Continuing series include, “Kanojo no Kuchizuke, Kansensuru Libido,” ” Torokeru Heya no Naka,” “Himistu no Recipe” and a collection of 140 character stories and essays. The final pages are filled with happy 10th anniversary cards by magazine contributors.
There is a unique joy in being able to enjoy Galette magazine. Knowing that young Yuri artists and writers will grow up with an independent, creator-owned option for Yuri, as well as the more traditional publisher-driven routes makes me incredibly happy for the future of Yuri. That this independent venture has thrived for 10 years speaks to the perseverance of the creators and management team, but also to the support of the fans who help this magazine thrive.
Once again, happy birthday to everyone at Galette!
Overall – 10
The Kickstarter for Galette Vol. 5 Special EN Edition has 4 days to go and is very close to that final stretch goal! Let’s get it over the line, shall we?
