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Nyantype Vol. 1: My Impressions
21 May2009
On the same week I picked my goodies from Kino, I managed to laid eyes upon a new magazine sitting on the shelf. As I was in a hurry despite being late for work, I never got a chance to take a sneak peek inside. After doing a bit of self research, I found out it was a new anime and game bishōjo character magazine by Kadokawa Shoten which is a spinoff of the original Newtype magazine. Here’s the source for more details.
After going back to Kino last week and see if it was worth a buy or not, I’ve decided to give it a go and grab my 1st edition as I was pleased in what I saw with the vareity of posters bundled inside.
Based on my analysis, the contents inside Nyantype editions are similar to what you will get in Megami editions. It has the usual pin-up posters, anime articles from current and past seasons, merchandise advertising for eg. figures, bags, clocks, pillow covers and sheets etc. and a special extra provided in the magazine. The only differences I can point out compared to Megami editions is that they have a lot more merchandise advertising but this could just be their normal standards. Other than that, you can easily judge this magazine as a Megami V2 or 2.0.
The real difference here is the different posters you will get. Despite the usual variety similar to Megami, Nyantype showcase of pin-up posters are from past favourites to current airing series but I’m only basing this on first impressions considering they can change that in the next issue.
Here’s the low down for the posters provided.
This edition extra is a Nanoha Weirs Schwarz card. More info can be found here.
Readers who’s interested in any of the posters, the scan pack can be found here.
Overall, I’m quite pleased with the first edition despite the lack of extras to being with. It will be interesting to see what they can deliver next month because from what I can see, they are now rivals with the current best-selling magazine, Megami. As a loyal Megami buyer, don’t always expect monthly reviews on Nyantype because funding on 2 monthly magazines out of my own pocket is a “no go” zone. As I’m not getting every issue, I will occasionally grab one if it tickles my fancy.
Interested readers in wanting a copy can try their luck at Hobby Search and Akadot Retail before it’s sold out.
For more of my other reviews, check out my Magazine Reviews archive page.
18 Responses to Nyantype Vol. 1: My Impressions
meronpan
Twitter: nomihoudai
May 21st, 2009 at 11:45 am
uwaaaaa eroooi! ^^;
i don’t remember subaru being so busty… and that’s quite a yoko service shot ^^;
img 0591 is kissxsis? thought i saw something ad on the manga about an animated something but never figured out what it was…
and is that not pantsu text for real? i’m not sure i get it… i mean… it’s pantsu witches, c’mon :P i guess the sarcasm is lost on me ^^;;;
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lightningsabre
Twitter: lightningsabre
May 21st, 2009 at 12:00 pm
OH EM GEE!!! I have to get that magazine now!! Those posters are damn worth it!
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sonic_ver2
May 21st, 2009 at 12:05 pm
Hoho, Teana Lanster only in lingerie is always a turn on! XD
And wow! Valkyria Chronicles illustration, complete with Alicia, Marina, Edy, and Isara. That’s just too cool!
kodomut
May 21st, 2009 at 4:32 pm
The posters are really awesome!
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Snark
May 21st, 2009 at 4:54 pm
I do wonder if they make magazines like this, but for girls?
Also, whilst a pretty cool collection of pictures, I am angered that non of them showed Subaru busting out a Hell and Heaven or Goldion Crusher.
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Matteas
Twitter: Matteasu
May 21st, 2009 at 5:06 pm
Looks quite nice, but I will stick to my beloved Megami Magazine. This month they have reassured me they provide what I want.
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Chappy
May 21st, 2009 at 6:39 pm
I bought a copy to check out what’s in there too. Very similar to Megami like you said, so i will just stick to it. XD
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zenical
May 21st, 2009 at 8:07 pm
YOU BEAT ME TO IT. LOL.
I haven’t opened the magazine myself o.O I’m so lazy.. LOL..
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Blowfish
May 21st, 2009 at 9:22 pm
Oh Man! That Yoko poster is…Lets say that i revise my opinion that the Megami Akikan Posters are the most fanservicey that exist up to date.
What the hell?Dont wanna kn ow what shes doing next with her gun
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M12
May 21st, 2009 at 9:47 pm
Well, the artworks look very similiar to the ones from Megami. Oh well, more doesn’t hurt for you guys, right XP?
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Otaku Dan
May 22nd, 2009 at 3:19 pm
I think I may buy 2 issues of that magazine just for the posters, they are hot
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ELTboy
May 22nd, 2009 at 10:46 pm
The posters … O_O …
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RyoBase
May 23rd, 2009 at 10:20 am
Oh yeah! i’m gonna subscribe that magazine, only if i can.
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Optic
Twitter: mroptic
May 23rd, 2009 at 5:36 pm
@meronpan
Given the fact it’s another bishōjo magazine, they can pretty much make any character busty. For instance, look at Kanu. DAM!!!! are those for real or not!?
Yup, kissxsis alright, I’m waiting for subs as I already know there are some great incest action. :P
@lightningsabre
Something I had to get when I laid eyes on the poster pack.
@sonic_ver2
I’m been dying for a VC poster. Something I couldn’t pass up. ^^
@kodomut
Welcome kodomut. Hope u stick around. ^^
Yup, they are.
@Snark
If they do, u know I’m not reviewing it as I’m targeting the wrong audience but hey we will see. :P
Yeah, I get ur Subaru drift. lol
@Matteas
With one of the best volumes this month, I doubt they even have a competition up their hands but we will see in the coming months.
@Chappy
haha, nice one. Glad ur happy with it. xD
@zenical
Open it for the nanoha card. xD
oh, don’t be lazy. xD
@Blowfish
It’s the sex appeal matey and I’m liking it. xD
I don’t know, Megami still has the goods in being the most fanservicey mag out there.
@M12
That’s true mate, More goodness for ur eyes. xD
Admit it, u like it. :P
@Otaku Dan
Wow, 2 issues. Ur more hardcore than me. lol
@ELTboy
Yup, eye-catching indeed. xD
@RyoBase
I would suggest to buy a few more before subscribing as u might not like the rest of the editions.
Smithy
Twitter: BlueWaveSmithy
May 23rd, 2009 at 6:20 pm
Wonder if the local online store here will carry these….
I actually never get magazines like that due to the high cost compared to the little use I have for them, all that interests me are the posters anyway.
So at most I’ll get an older copy of one when stores sell them with large price cuts. ^^;;
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Q
May 23rd, 2009 at 7:21 pm
Whoa, and I thought Megami’s pictures can be quite crazy already… So many suggestive pictures with suggestive poses and settings o_O;;
No wonder the magazine claims itself to be “the strongest/most powerful bishoujo magazine has born!” ^^;;;;;
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phossil
Twitter: phossil
May 26th, 2009 at 11:36 am
Yeah, its really similar with Megami. Now we have more anime mags choices..
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Optic
Twitter: mroptic
May 27th, 2009 at 11:19 pm
@Smithy
Sadly Kino don’t have price cut’s on magazines despite how old they are. Like when they can’t sell them or have leftovers, I think they send them back.
@Q
“the strongest/most powerful bishoujo magazine has born!”
Hahaha. Well, let see if it’s true by putting where it’s mouth is to the consumers.
@phossil
I’m still gonna stick with Megami as it has been my one and only choice when it comes to bishoujo mags.