This is one reason I want to hurry up and learn Japanese. I'm sure the raws are out there somewhere, but I can't read enough yet to know what's going on. But I agree with you, this mangaka is so amazing!
Conflict of topics in your sentence, "Hurry up and learn Japanese." I have been self studying Japanese for years and "Hurry up" and "learn Japanese" is humanly impossible! LOL It is such a beautifully nuanced language, with so many intricate characters. To hurry through it would ruin the joy of learning it. Take your time and enjoy every second, it is sooo worth it. That advice doesn't mean I don't feel your pain though. I'd love to be able to translate or just read the raws out there. It's the whole reason I started learning too!
I am working steadily toward certification. I have a goal to pass the N4 at the testing in December. I don't know if I'll make it, but I'm certainly going to try.
I am working on my linguistics degree to be able to teach in Japan. That goal is four years from now (when my youngest graduates high school). I'll be finishing up my degree a bit before then and will have time to get better at Japanese. My third goal is to be able to pass the N1 before I go over there.
Holy wow! You go girl! You're amazing. I am so very jealous! You're actually living my dream! I sincerely wish you the very best in your endeavors. When you go, enjoy every bit of your experience a little bit more for my share too.
Thanks! I've been working on my goals for a LONG time It's taken me a lot longer than I would have liked but considering where my kids are (two grown, one almost), I believe it's worked out for the best this way.
I thought it was just a dream for a Long. Arse. Time. And then I decided to find a way to make it happen. I recognize not everyone can, so I feel fortunate that I have the ability to do it.
I'll definitely do everything I can to enjoy every minute of being over there. :)
This mangaka has so few translated manga on this site. Their writing is superb, their art is fresh and stunning and their characters feel like you might actually know them in real life. So, WHY does this mangaka not have more works available?! Keeping this kind of talent from the world is a sin if it's not already a crime. I'd gladly buy every scrap of doodle paper this mangaka threw away as well as their manga. They are really just amazing.