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Yuri *is* hard to define and, with linguistic drift, fan delusion and generic Loser FanBoyism clogging up the meaning, I stick with the broadest possible definition - any anime or manga with lesbian themes, issues or characters.
Maka-Maka is excellent for what it is - porn for men. It's important to remember what it is only so one doesn't fall into the trap of wishing it were something completely different - a tale of two women falling in love, losing their miserable boyfriends and living happily ever after as a couple. That is exactly what it isn't. lol
I want to give props to the folks at Media Blasters for this English language edition, too. They really did an exceptional reproduction job. I considered it the best English-language Yuri manga of 2008.
So, for the audience that defines Yuri as sex between two women (regardless of meaning, intent or existence of affection) or for those who don't mind random heterosexuality in the middle of their Yuri, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this manga.
Cheers,
Erica
Hungry for Yuri? Have some Okazu!
http://okazu.blogspot.com
Even though I do feel a bit discontent with some of Kitty Media's BL titles because of the shoddy presentation of some of their mangas (Dog Style, Thunderbolt Boys Excite, etc.), I do commend them in acquiring a yuri title, Maka Maka, that women will find appealing.
But Maka Maka is really well above and beyond the call on production values-- the slipcovers, the SECOND slipcovers, the pull-out posters...it's fantastic. Of course, it's also more expensive than a standard manga, but it's also full-color, more like a tpb of Sandman or Fables, and closer to their prices.
I'm not saying it can't be also taking seriously or anything like that. I love a grate story but I can't say I don't like porn.