Dragon Sword and Wind Child cosplay

Here’s a treat for you today — Dragon Sword and Wind Child cosplay featuring Saya, Chihaya, and Torihiko. Look at those gorgeous handmade costumes! And I wonder where they got the Dragon Sword! Cure is a Japanese cosplay community. You’ll need to register in order to view the photos fullsize. Fortunately, registration is free and …

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DSWC review and Hakuchou Iden news

Another review from 2007, dated but still relevant and compelling, by Lesley Smith: “Everyone has books that they grew up reading, titles which have as much power over them as adults as they did when seven years old. I’d love to say that Dragon Sword and Wind Child (空色勾玉 or Sora Iro Magatama) was one …

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Dragon Sword and Wind Child gets an A from PopCultureShock

This is a comparatively older review, but nonetheless wonderful. Reviewed by Katherine Dacey: “It’s a testament to Ogiwara’s skill as a writer (and Cathy Hirano’s skill as a translator) that casual readers will still enjoy Dragon Sword without any knowledge of Japanese history or religion. Ogiwara spins an engaging yarn that evokes the spirit of …

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Sora no Iro

I feel as though my birthday has come early: chucklingowl sent me the elusive album, Sora no Iro! I am utterly grateful. And now, the Sorairo Magatama Musical page is more or less complete! Enjoy the music here. Saya’s actress has such a lovely clear voice, and ZABADAK’s melodies are extremely compelling. It’s a variety …

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