Frequently Asked Questions *updated July 2003
This is just a compilation of the most frequently asked questions that I receive over e-mail or on the guestbook. My mailbox is usually swamped with random ads and school info as well as things for my other sites hosted on the main network, so it would help a whole lot if y'all could check this FAQ list before you e-mail me. Thanks. ^^;;;
Is DNAngel a manga or an anime?
Both. The manga has been going on for a few years now (9 volumes out currently and still going), and the anime aired April 2003. OFFRAMP is a site dedicated to the MANGA version and the drama CDs only, so you won't find any information on the DNAngel anime here - save one or two mentions here and there - simply because the sitemaster herself doesn't like the anime. At all.
Is Sugisaki Yukiru a male or a female?
Do not be fooled by the spinky little self-portrait images - Sugisaki is a woman. XD
How many books are out?
9, as of July 2003.
Where can I buy them?
Check the marketplace section.
Can I access the translations and/or restricted fics?
Sure, just signed up for the mailing list - which is more or less absolutely inactive except for the occasional heads-up from yours truly. The instructions are on the translations page.
Which language do you buy your books in?
Japanese, but I also collect the Korean editions just to see how good/bad the translations are. So far the publishing company has done an excellent job (I won't go into the details, but yeah), so I'm happy. As for translations, I usually just do them straight off the Japanese. I don't have a problem reading the Japanese tanks, so... yeah. ^^;
Teach me how to translate!
... Did I mention that possibly the most annoying part of translating something is making sure the English doesn't sound awkward? But yeah. Uhm, I recommend that you learn Japanese enough to be able to read with ease? -_-a
What's with the CDs?
Oh, the drama CDs. Those are 'radio plays' with scripts that are loosely based off the original manga. I'm usually found listening to them just for Seki Toshihiko, aka Niwa Kosuke. H_H No, they're not anime soundtracks, if you were wondering.
Please be my affiliate, Suu!
... First off, this is the Sakura half of the neutralRED network running the site... *sweats* Anyhow, thanks for the offer, but I'd like OFFRAMP to be as affiliations-free as possible. (The only exceptions here would apply when the webmasters are my personal close friends, like Mahamari, webmaster of Heavensent...)
I suppose that's about it for now?