Dance of Heart

We have released Issue #023 without toning.

Issue #023 - Shut Out

This will definitely become the way we release each issue from now on to avoid any further delays because of how hard we work to make each issue perfect.

Also, Dance of Heart now has a Twitter account! @danceofheart. Dance of Heart is something we're working on in our spare time, but both KOU and I hate leaving people in the dark with radio silence. We'd really like to connect with our readers better and build some semblance of trust in this busy period in our lives. Since our current website layout doesn't lend itself well to giving updates without pushing our current issue off the page, a good way to start is to tweet progress reports on where we are with each issue as it is developed.

So please follow @danceofheart if you'd like to keep up with progress and releases in semi real-time. Also, feel free to follow me and KOU at our individual accounts @alexciel and @kouleifoh respectively. We look forward to it!

If anyone is interested, you can read the unfinished version of the next issue that is now up on the site:

Issue #022 Unfinished - "Some place to be"

It's sure to be changed once the final version is complete.

New Dance of Heart is out and a short announcement after the link.

Issue #021 - "Make You Forget"

Now that Kou is back in the swing of things, and I have fine-tuned my scripting/direction to being about as short as a typical manga page with respect to how much time sleep Kou has to sacrifice to get this to me, I think we'll be able to shoot for one issue a week again. Also, instead of gunning for a certain day to release the issue on, we'll just be trying to make it available asap during each week. This seems to be the most reasonable way to be consistent on some level.

Apologies to people who actually look forward to this. Wouldn't surprise me if loyalties have dropped. Regardless, we're still loyal to the story, and will continue on despite life being a setback. With that said, thanks to those who continue to support our efforts. I'm well aware that this story is just getting more difficult to read on an issue by issue basis.

On behalf of this project, I really apologize for a month's worth of silence. It really sucks how uncontrollable situations gets in the way of the best contrived plans...Anyway, in case you haven't checked back since the last reply here, Issue #019 has been out for a month.

Issue #019 - Showoff

And the newest issue that was just put out minutes ago...!

Issue #020 - Panties Are Nothing
Shinoru tries to lighten the tense atmosphere surrounding Miyaki despite her being repeatedly humiliated and distraught by her inexplicable feat. Let's see how that goes over...

This is what the end result of these comics should be: iPhone app.

At the end of the series, remaster every single image (sorry Kou) and every panel (sorry again) so it fits on the iPhone (sorry Steve Jobs).

Issue #017 - Tripping Up
Issue #018 - Rebound

You can tell just how top grade Miyaki's class is when two girls can find time in between finishing a big test to chat about something called KOKORO NO DANSU. Probably for the first time, Miyaki's curiosity is piqued, which causes a prank to completely backfire in a most unexpected way...!

In DoH Creators news, KOU is starting his last run of college this week. This means that there is a chance we may have to drop down to a minimum of ONE issue a week depending on how rigorous his classes are. From what I gather, it's going to be a real experience for him to handle. Since people actually read Dance of Heart, we wanted to be realistic about the possibility. Your continual support is much appreciated.

To those who are following Dance of Heart, I have been hard at work making big content updates to better accommodate visitors and readers. They are:

Hope someone benefits from this (the poor writer is so under-appreciated...;_; ) and thanks for the continued support. ^ ^

KOU and I had a great time on the Otaku Pride podcast yesterday! Thanks to the 0P Team for inviting us on and letting us gab about our very special project, Dance of Heart. I hope visitors/readers will check out the fifth installment of the Otaku Pride Podcast! Please let them (and us) know what you think! And now for today's release:

Issue #016 - Overlooked

Just when it seems like Miyaki had been bested by Yuki, she stakes her claim. At the same moment, she unintentionally grips the attention of Shinoru, dazzling him mid-criticism, a feat not easily accomplished!

To those who are following, we're surprisingly running late with our Monday issue. It's been a pretty off weekend for Kou and I in our own ways, but I'm hoping we can release the Monday issue before the end of tomorrow. For now, here's Friday's:

Issue #014 - Death Test

We reenter the story later on with Miyaki taking on the big test she's been freaking out about since the beginning of the story. Will she be able to determine Yuki's fate with her quick thinking and dynamic writing?

EDIT: Well, two days over expectations can't be helped, but Shinoru and Toshio-sensei have their own kind in mind.

Issue #015 - Usual Expectations

Thanks for your patience and support. We all have our days and this was one of them for this issue. We're aiming to release #016 next Monday, Tuesday at the latest. And sorry about the broken HTML comment. Had no idea it doesn't like code...

Hey everyone.

I know we're still in the early stages of this story, but I wanted to see if anyone had any suggestions of how to better gauge and reach out to what bit of an audience we have. I know a good portion of my friend circle read this, but those on the outside are a mystery. I don't think we're at a point where a message board would be within reason and the 0P Team have been great with plugging this, and letting me update this topic. A lot of what I need is on me with the bad layout I have, but any thoughts that don't involve me writing text where the manga is supposed to go are welcomed.

Thanks for the support.

[EXTRA]#01 - Yuriko Update
[EXTRA]#02 - Miyaki Namida (XION ver.)

With Kou's week-long vacation down south having come and gone, I decided to give our readers a bit of a treat with some Extras. We let Yuriko do a bit of talking after she gently brought Miyaki back down to reality at the end of Issue #013. And today's extra features EtherFuture's newest artistic talent to join our circle doing a beautiful fanart of Dance of Heart's leading lady.

We'll be hitting the issues again as usual this Friday! ^_^

Issue #012 - Perfect Distraction
Issue #013 - Mental

Shinoru Tomoshino seems to have already made a big impression on the entire class in a matter of minutes, while Miyaki Namida reveals just how much of a top-scoring otaku she truly is. Perhaps this is why only Yuriko Nara understands her? What does Yuki Senkou think of his unspoken rival? Keep reading to find out!

Dance of Heart continues to roll along on schedule for the most part. In the following two issues, we're introduced to two new male characters, Yuki Senkou and Shinoru Tomoshino. Having only known Miyaki and Yuriko so far, I wonder what others make of these two guys...

We have also moved into the realm of toning to give DoH more of that manga feel that we want. As with everything, we'll improve as we go in order to make each issue better than the last. Our production of each issue is still evolving, so we hope it's remains an enjoyable read despite that. To those who have been reading and putting up with us as we learn, thank you.

Issue #010: Class Rep
Issue #011: High Impression

Well, Jim is suggesting that I start posting individual issues in separate threads (at least that's what I think he means in his last post...). I think this would be a bit excessive to this community when there is still such a small following. I'd actually be more interested in directing people from the site to this community for talk about it instead of people leaving comments on the site. If you have any thoughts regarding this, I'd like to hear them.

By the way, #008 and #009 are out.

#008: Steps Ahead
#009: Too Soon

I think it's about time Dance of heart became a series of posts (unless of course you're gunning for a badge ;)

For those who have been wanting larger versions of our issues, my latest delay update has info on that:

Issues #007 & #008 Delay Update

@jim

Yes, but I don't post them because it will overflow off the layout. I tried to choose a resolution that would compensate, but there are times when the text does get too small, I know. I can make larger ones available though...

Sent a quick note to Kou about this and only Issue 06 was difficult for text. I got a bit crazy with my direction, so it's my fault that there's so much going on with little space for text. That was a fluke and won't happen again.

We're also restricted to the pre-made layout I chose at this time. I have every intention of making it a bit larger when I am able to design a custom layout of DoH.

Very sorry that size is taking away from the enjoyment. I'll be exploring solutions this weekend.

@Nina are there higher resolution versions of the comic?

Issues #005 + #006 APPU desu.

Dance of Heart - Issue #005 - Always On My Mind

Dance of Heart - Issue #006 - A Fun Day

Issue #004 is UP!

Dance of Heart - Issue #004: A Good Look

@jim - Yes, fanservice of a character I adore. I like to appeal across the board, you know? ^^;

@Nina haha fanservice :)

Issue #003 has been posted!

Dance of Heart - Issue #003: Liftoff

@maria

Nope. Don't need any particular OS. Like I said, my illustrator and I bought it legitimate at an Apple Store. It contains both Windows & Mac install disks. Linux, I'm not too sure about, but since Macs run on Unix, the Mac install disk may work on Linux..

@Nina:

Does, this mean you need an apple computer to download it, or does it word on Windows or Linux operating systems?