Dramacon

[Riri_chan]

i really like that one when is it comeing out????

[Countess Cain]

Dramacon's awesome. <3

I'm not really sure about the release date, but from what I've heard, it might take a little while longer... Since only the script's done, I think.

[Gibby Gibson]

Well, I cannot tell if you are refuring to the overall series or just the next book, but I have already obtained the first volume. I found the story to my liking, and based on the information of the second one, I shall be enjoying that one as well.

((sorry if I missunderstood your assumptions))

[Mabu-chan]

O.O Riri_chan! :D I know you.

Anyhoo.. sorries about that.

^^ The first one is already out.

I read somewhere that the second one is going to be out sometime in the fall of this year.

^^;; I'm not exactly sure.

[Riri_chan]

My bad...I ment the 2nd one..SORRY ^^;;
HEY Mabu_chan nice to see u too

[EgotisticalAsian]

:eek: The second won't be out till this fall!?! jaw drops How will I live?!?!? I think Matt is sooooo Hwat and he is soo Cool:cool: XD!!!!!!!!!!!! I've drawn him like three or four times allready XD wanna see! http://www.fanart-central.net/user.php?aid=egotistic_riceplant I know I'm showing off but I love Dramacon sooo much!!!:D

[FlyingBunny]

omg dramacon is so awwwwsome!!!

[Rhyana]

DRAMACON! My friend got me hooked on that! That manga is wickedly awesome! I wish the 2nd one would just come out already!

[Riri_chan]

:eek: The second won't be out till this fall!?! jaw drops How will I live?!?!? I think Matt is sooooo Hwat and he is soo Cool:cool: XD!!!!!!!!!!!! I've drawn him like three or four times allready XD wanna see! http://www.fanart-central.net/user.php?aid=egotistic_riceplant I know I'm showing off but I love Dramacon sooo much!!!:D
Ur pics r real cute!Hehe yha who doesnt Luv Matt:D and his sis is freakin kool i have a friend like her lol

[Countess Cain]

:eek: The second won't be out till this fall!?! jaw drops How will I live?!?!? I think Matt is sooooo Hwat and he is soo Cool:cool: XD!!!!!!!!!!!! I've drawn him like three or four times allready XD wanna see! http://www.fanart-central.net/user.php?aid=egotistic_riceplant I know I'm showing off but I love Dramacon sooo much!!!:D

Those fanarts are really great. My favorite is the 'Complete Stranger' one.

I wish I could draw. I'd do fanart too then. D:

[sara_miko]

I LOVE Dramacon! Yes, Matt is hot..and yes, the second one should be out sometime in the fall.

[dreamchaser]

Dramacon is just great. I'm anxious for the 2nd volume. I'm hoping we learn more about Matt and what happened to him in the next volume.

I love Matt's sister, Sandra. She's great!

And the little angel and devil Christies. Gotta love 'em.

[Vicious]

I'm not really a fan of Ameri-Manga but this one is actually pretty good.

Now in a way it reminds me of Comic Party but in a woman's perspective and I kind of thought it was interesting.

I'm really looking forward to the next Vol. that's coming out and planning to buy it as well.

[Ch*yeuk]

WOW.. lol, what's all this about..? the manga

[Vicious]

*reading sypnosis*

Christie, a junior in high school, attends an anime convention with her boyfriend, Derek, to sell copies of a manga they've have collaborated on. However, Derek seems to be having trouble controlling himself when pretty cosplaying girls stop by their table, and upset Christie runs off and meets another cosplayer, Matt. When it comes to Matt, Christie begins to second guess herself when it comes to matters of love, and she begins to see her boyfriend for who he really is. As the weekend passes, Christie finds herself more and more drawn to the mysterious cosplayer.

Here's a link (http://www.sunshinedixieland.com/sylviarose/dramacon/indexx.html) if you want to check it out.

...well it doesn't really help to explain what Dramacon is about but uh... it's a nice fanlisting. ^_^;;

[Academy185]

Dramacon seems to be a well written real life manga. A rarity in this day of manga, eh?

[fragileflower]

I LOVE Dramacon!!! It's soooo cute!!! I can't wait till the second one comes out. Matt is sooo hot. Too bad he's a cartoon. I wonder if there's a Matt like him in the world. Or anybody like him. Dramacon is funny, cute, and romantic. I LOVE IT!!!!:D

[YamPuff]

Dramacon rocks!! If anyone knows when its coming out, post it ASAP!!! There'll be three volumes, right?

[StarborneDrifterMerl]

I'm not really a fan of Ameri-Manga but this one is actually pretty good.

Now in a way it reminds me of Comic Party but in a woman's perspective and I kind of thought it was interesting.

I'm really looking forward to the next Vol. that's coming out and planning to buy it as well.
lol you sound kinda like I used to be. I used to be all "eh? It's not done by Japanese creators? I think I'll pass..." But as I started reading/seeing previews and story summaries and was like "Hey... that's a good story it sounds like!" I started to warm up to them more and now judge a manga based on story and art (story first, always! lol) and not on WHO did it... (though of course I've got my fave artists/authors!) Think of it this way... read Webcomics at all? It's pretty much the same thing. ^_^ (specially since there are growing numbers of webcomics starting to get published... *waits anxiously for Earthsong (http://www.earthsongsaga.com) and Inverloch (http://www.seraph-inn.com) later this year*)

Back ON topic... I love Dramacon! I really wanna see how the story continues... but of course, I hafta wait with the rest of the hordes of fans... hehe but, I'm used to waiting. *sits 'patiently'*

[darkestangel530]

that book is the coolest (next to fruits basket of course! and princess ai!) i can't wait for the second volume:p

[Ch*yeuk]

*reading sypnosis*

Christie, a junior in high school, attends an anime convention with her boyfriend, Derek, to sell copies of a manga they've have collaborated on. However, Derek seems to be having trouble controlling himself when pretty cosplaying girls stop by their table, and upset Christie runs off and meets another cosplayer, Matt. When it comes to Matt, Christie begins to second guess herself when it comes to matters of love, and she begins to see her boyfriend for who he really is. As the weekend passes, Christie finds herself more and more drawn to the mysterious cosplayer.

Here's a link (http://www.sunshinedixieland.com/sylviarose/dramacon/indexx.html) if you want to check it out.

...well it doesn't really help to explain what Dramacon is about but uh... it's a nice fanlisting. ^_^;;
Wow interesting x _ X never heard of such a plot heheh, I'll check around for it

[darkestangel530]

lol you sound kinda like I used to be. I used to be all "eh? It's not done by Japanese creators? I think I'll pass..." But as I started reading/seeing previews and story summaries and was like "Hey... that's a good story it sounds like!" I started to warm up to them more and now judge a manga based on story and art (story first, always! lol) and not on WHO did it... (though of course I've got my fave artists/authors!) Think of it this way... read Webcomics at all? It's pretty much the same thing. ^_^ (specially since there are growing numbers of webcomics starting to get published... *waits anxiously for Earthsong (http://www.earthsongsaga.com) and Inverloch (http://www.seraph-inn.com) later this year*)

Back ON topic... I love Dramacon! I really wanna see how the story continues... but of course, I hafta wait with the rest of the hordes of fans... hehe but, I'm used to waiting. *sits 'patiently'* i will wait with you *sits next to u "patiently"*

[danbeck]

I picked up a copy of Dramacon last night. Only had time to read the first few chapters, but it was great. Good pacing, the artwork was pretty decent and the author had a good grasp of Japanese style facial expressions and gag work.

This was my first OEL title and I have to say, I'm impressed. I'd consider more of these if they weren't all about being in a fracking band or some other boring premise. :p

[magidrago]

i've only read #1...but it was really good!

and i've met svetlana chmakova...by the way! :D

[manga_is_cool]

i luv dramacon!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[kiniko]

i would have to say that i also love dramacon! ive only read the 1st one but i like the art work and how it matches with the story really nicely. I just have to find the second one!!!! the book stores around my house dont have it yet.....so sad

[Sukeny]

I think dramacon is so funny! I want to buy the series, I've read most of the first book off of the website. The second book is comming out soon right?

[Mabu-chan]

^-^

There are rumors of it coming out sometime Fall 2006.

[Manadevil]

Dramacon's awesome. <3

I'm not really sure about the release date, but from what I've heard, it might take a little while longer... Since only the script's done, I think.
That sucks. I was waiting for it.

[Riri_chan]

Yha thats what ppl r telling me.Wow it cool to see all these ppl who enjoy Dramacon ^_^

[Sukeny]

I feel in love with it when I had finished reading that first chaper on the site ^^;

[drizzt]

Yay a Drama Con ummm...thingy anyways I loved this manga it was like my favorite and did somebody say the 2nd was coming out sometime this fall?And I was pissed I accidentily read the 1st and last chapter of it so I knew the ending >.<

[AnimeDudde]

***REVIVING THREAD 6 MONTHS LATER SO I CON POST ABOUT DRAMACON! DONT MISTAKE FOR NEW THREAD xD

AHH! So I finally read Dramacon. My first OEL. AMAZING! Love the art, the story, the characters, everything. Certainly MUCH better than some Japanese manga I have read. Dramacon has now become one of my favorites and I can't wait until volume 2. Tokyopop Sneaks gave me an entirely different view of OEL, however Dramacon has changed that. Im glad I couldnt find MeruPuri at Chapters and got this instead :P Really awesome!

BTW, is the creater on these forums? Would like her to know that she has a new.. big... fan xD

I bet if this was released in Japan it would get its own short anime series or something... :P

[Verdekurama]

I really enjoyed reading Dramacon, when I first got it, I couldn't put it down, until I was finnished.

[D3v1LBl00d]

I love Dramacon. I read the sampler on my verizon cell phone and I wanted to know what happend so I finished reading the volume.:p

[CrazyCat]

There are several threads on Dramacon... http://messageboard.tokyopop.com/forums/showthread.php?t=789&highlight=Dramacon That is the one that Svetlana responded to, which is awesome.Not so sure if she still hangs around though.

But yes, Dramacon is one of my favorites. It caught my attention right when I read an excerpt from it in the tokyopop magazine thingy (I could never pronounce the name, let alone spell it). I got my friends to love it too. Can't wait until the second volume comes out!

[YamPuff]

Wow! I never knew she even a part of this board. But she only has 6 posts to her name. :( Its such a shame because she seems so nice. Dramacon is a superb bit of work.

[AnimeDudde]

I want her autograph xD I mean seriously, if Inu Yasha is bringing such an uproar, imagine if Dramacon got its own series *insert starry eyes of hope here*

[SweetNymph]

She spends more time (when she has time) on the Pseudome forums (by the guys who do Van Von Hunter).

She even posted some teaser pages from Volume 2, and it looks SO FREAKING AWESOME! I think the art may have gotten better, if that's possible. Apparently, it's going to be less light, which is fine by me.

But then, anything by Svet is fine by me. (#1 Svet Fangirl)

I want her autograph xD I mean seriously, if Inu Yasha is bringing such an uproar, imagine if Dramacon got its own series *insert starry eyes of hope here*

Dude, I'm already planning my AMVs for when that happens (since there's no reason it shouldn't happen, unless the series goes WAY off from the manga, which would be BAD).

It'd be SOOOOO awesome if Svet got to work on the Anime (which there should totally be), since she has a degree in animation anyway.

[YamPuff]

It would make a rocking anime; it has all the potential; the goofy characters, the crowded con. And it seems to be one of the more popular OEL's.

[Jacku]

Er...
Stupid Question:
Does anyone know how to pronounce the creator's name?
:confused:

[SweetNymph]

Um.. nope. ^^

It's Russian. 30% less vowels than other names.

Meanwhile, did the release date get pushed back or something? B&N said my pre-ordered copy wouldn't arrive until the 19.

[Vicious]

Meanwhile, did the release date get pushed back or something? B&N said my pre-ordered copy wouldn't arrive until the 19.
Erm. I checked out a few sites and all of them mention it's coming out on the 10th. So hopefully by then ^_^

O_O ...yikes alot of stuff is coming out on the 10th. *gulps* Hopefully my wallet will manage it, but Dramacon is one manga I'm definitely getting on the 10th. :D

[TonightMidnight]

Ok guys! I couldn't find the volumes of Hana-kimi or Othello that I wanted so I decided to get Dramacon. I'm gonna read it and post back to say what I thought of it later. I did flip through the book though...looks good.

[PeterAhlstrom]

Her name is pronounced exactly how it's spelled. :)

[TonightMidnight]

Her name is pronounced exactly how it's spelled. :)

Yeah. I did notice that yesterday.

Well I finished reading the first volume of Dramacon...and I must say it was excellent. I think this is the first manga I've read that has lived up to all the hype. I'm definately now a fan and hope to get the second volume soon.

[roxas87]

dramacon vol.2 is coming out tomorrow. i will need to ask for a ride to go buy it as soon as possible.

[Vicious]

The latest Dramacon Vol. 2 is out. Be sure to pick it up. (I already did) Yosh!

[Livre]

Kyaaaa! I just got my copy of Dramacon Volune Two! I can't wait for the next one now. I've been a huge fan since volume one came out.

Thank you Ms. Chmakova! Please get some sleep though ;_;

Speaking of which, I really wanted to send her some fail mail, but I don't know where I should send it. Does anyone know?

[sara_miko]

Yes, Svet - get some sleep! I already have my Dramacon vol. 2 and I LOVE it!!! Excellent!

[SweetNymph]

I got my copy on the 9th.

Preorder rawks. ^^

[mei-chan]

I just got my copy of dramacon 2 on friday the 13th......

I loved it!

[OniQueen]

I felt so cheated at the end, I don't want to spoil so I'm jsut saying that.

*weep*

[takethebackseat]

Just bought Dramacon 2 today. Such a quick but awesome read! I wants me more O___O

[TonightMidnight]

Read the first issue and loved it...just bought the second issue, read it, and love it even more!

[rosepetal]

Volume two was even better than volume one! I love this series and can't wait for the next volume!! There was so much more detail about the little things that happen at cons, like the getting lost part, that I can confess to doing myself..... in my case, having to use a cell phone to be rescued (Come find me! Help!!)

[ceana]

I read the first one and I really liked it. I wasn't sure at first if I'd like it, but after reading the frist few pages I started to fall in love with it! ^-^

Must...get...second...book...:p

[harper]

I just read the first volume last week and enjoyed it. I picked it up because of all the people that recommended it. I'll pick up volume 2 eventually, though I have a lot of other books to read already.

[YamPuff]

I love Dramacon because none of the jokes fell flat, I laugh at loud on almost every page and I identify with the main character. Chriss isn't some kick-ass girl the author devised as a role model for girls. The author isn't preaching to us some moral about something like other series I can mention *coughsteadybeatcough*. And I love each and every character. Its so rare for me to find I series or something I love to death--as you may have noticed--but Dramacon is one of them.

[roxas87]

i got really into volume 2 of dramacon and so many things made sense to me about what is manga.

[TonightMidnight]

I love Dramacon because none of the jokes fell flat, I laugh at loud on almost every page and I identify with the main character. Chriss isn't some kick-ass girl the author devised as a role model for girls. The author isn't preaching to us some moral about something like other series I can mention *coughsteadybeatcough*. And I love each and every character. Its so rare for me to find I series or something I love to death--as you may have noticed--but Dramacon is one of them.

I agree with you.

Oh. And there's a black girl in it as a steady character so I'm like "Cheah! Represent!" (Or at least that's how I felt...)

[Dreamcomicmaker]

I love Dramacon because none of the jokes fell flat, I laugh at loud on almost every page and I identify with the main character. Chriss isn't some kick-ass girl the author devised as a role model for girls. The author isn't preaching to us some moral about something like other series I can mention *coughsteadybeatcough*. And I love each and every character. Its so rare for me to find I series or something I love to death--as you may have noticed--but Dramacon is one of them.
Very true the main Character does not preach.

[harper]

I finally got a chance to read volume 2 and I liked it a lot. Volume 3 should be a lot of fun, but too bad that's the end of the series. Maybe there will be a followup series that doesn't take place at a con. Or maybe the series will be so popular that Tokyopop will continue it past volume 3.

[TonightMidnight]

I finally got a chance to read volume 2 and I liked it a lot. Volume 3 should be a lot of fun, but too bad that's the end of the series. Maybe there will be a followup series that doesn't take place at a con. Or maybe the series will be so popular that Tokyopop will continue it past volume 3.

Why is there only going to be 3 volumes? That's a bit...short. What's Svetlana gonna do after that?

[harper]

Why is there only going to be 3 volumes? That's a bit...short. What's Svetlana gonna do after that?

I think that's all Tokyopop contracted for. I think they only sign their OEL books for 3 volumes so they can judge the sales. Svetlana said in an interview that it could go to a fourth volume, maybe, if sales were really good. As it stand right now, I'd love to either see the series continued or see Svetlana do a followup series.

[RKambereyes]

You should hear my story about how I found out about Dramacon. I went to the bookstore to get Saiyuki but instead I saw this guy reading it (a guy reading a shojo) . I read this really funny part and loved it! I bought vol. 1 & 2. Now I can't wait till 3. If you look in the releases section then you'll be able to find out when the next one comes out. I really recommend this one!

[OperaGhost]

When does the next volume come out?

[jupiter23]

As far as I know, a release date has not been announced yet. I don't even know if it's been finished yet.

[YamPuff]

I should hope the sale have been good; Dramacon has by far the largest fan following of any OEL I know of. Fansites, fanart, etc. I mean, what other OEL has multiple threads on this board, nevermind one?

[harper]

I wouldn't expect volume 3 before next fall. I think it takes Svetlana a long time to complete each volume. I think 10 months to a year after the last volume would be about right.

[RKambereyes]

I wouldn't expect volume 3 before next fall. I think it takes Svetlana a long time to complete each volume. I think 10 months to a year after the last volume would be about right.

10 months!!!!!:eek: :eek: :eek: !!!! I remember when i got her first vol. It was August. Now It's Dec. Usually manga comes out within 2-3 months. But then again those were already made and only had to be translated. I guess i'll have to wait.:o If anyone really wants to know all you have to do is look through the release schedule.

[harper]

10 months!!!!!:eek: :eek: :eek: !!!! I remember when i got her first vol. It was August. Now It's Dec. Usually manga comes out within 2-3 months. But then again those were already made and only had to be translated. I guess i'll have to wait.:o If anyone really wants to know all you have to do is look through the release schedule.

Dramacon 1 had a street date of 10/11/2005
Dramacon 2 had a street date of 10/10/2006

10/9/2007 seems about right for Dramacon volume 3.

Not only has the regular manga already seen print in Japan, but some of those mangaka have studios with assistants to help them produce the manga quicker than an individual could do.

[RKambereyes]

Oh. But if you look through the release dates on this site for Dramacon it doesn't say anything about it coming up. I really hope it comes out soon cuz it's really addicting. I really want to knoe what happens next.

[CrazyCat]

Volume 2 was fun but it didn't seem as...entertaining as volume 1. It felt kind of rushed...well, not so much as rushed but it just ended quicker than I thought it would. I was mad at Christie and Matt for not staying in contact and being faithful to each other. Oh well. I'm looking forward to the next volume though.

[TonightMidnight]

I think that's all Tokyopop contracted for. I think they only sign their OEL books for 3 volumes so they can judge the sales. Svetlana said in an interview that it could go to a fourth volume, maybe, if sales were really good. As it stand right now, I'd love to either see the series continued or see Svetlana do a followup series.

Well the sales for Dramacon vol. 1 and 2 have been great! So have the reviews and the awards it's won! Surely a fourth book can be expected, right? It's done very, very well! And it would seem weird and rushed if everything was over and done with in the third volume.

[harper]

Well the sales for Dramacon vol. 1 and 2 have been great! So have the reviews and the awards it's won! Surely a fourth book can be expected, right? It's done very, very well! And it would seem weird and rushed if everything was over and done with in the third volume.

We can certainly hope that a fourth volume (or more) will be published, but I don't think there has been any announcement yet. Maybe when the street date for volume 3 is announced there will be something. I think the street date will likely be announced during the spring, perhaps in April or May since that is usually when book publishers send out their fall catalogs. Viz has aligned their solicitations with Simon and Schuster's schedule so I imagine Tokyopop has a similar arrangement with Harpercollins.

[RKambereyes]

Of Course Dramacon will come out with volume 4!! They can't just leave the story hanging like that! Matt and Christie have so many problems that still need to be dealt with and not all of them can be solved with just one volume. And what about her friend Beth? Will her mom ever allow her to take on the job of an artist? There definetley has to be a fourth volume.