How I MADE this 16-PAGE MANGA in 14 HOURS in JAPAN

HOW I MADE this 16-PAGE MANGA in 14 HOURS in TOKYO, JAPAN | STORYBOARDING THOUGHTS
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Not a typical vlog, but in this video I share some of my manga storyboarding experiences and learnings. Also, I have a PATREON PAGE now! Check it out if you want to support me!
Want to learn how to make a manga oneshot? I partnered with Learn to Draw Manga and they're launching an online Oneshot Manga Drawing Program this January 2024.
You can check out their official announcement here:
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[@Ra3_ar1adnE]

I'm currently doing my best to publish my manga in Japan so your series has been extremely resourceful for me, please keep it up.

[@Jovis.999]

Good luck

[@gordonramsay7543]

That's cool

[@Hadri_ART]

Good luck buddy, i hope that too for myself in some years 👌🏼

[@itsfort]

Good luck man

[@kusanagi420]

Good luck to you!! And thanks for watching!

[@SSJ9K1]

Excellent video. 16 pages in 14hrs. Inspiring

[@sw4ncuh]

fr

[@hawshimagical]

piccolo you have no sauce

[@selfmade426]

Can I get you to draw me a tatt lol

[@rasvallen]

It’s the guy that turned Goku into an *actual MONK-*

[@RainIIsun]

Mr. Kusanagi as japanese the problem I see about non-jp manga is that they inspire themselves entirely on manga. Mangakas are known to have interest outside of manga. It feels like most non japanese just see shonen jump and try to emulate it ideally you should insert stuff from other media and genres into your work otherwise it gets stale. Thanks you

[@kusanagi420]

Yeah, I totally agree. Actually after being in Japan for so long, I also see many Japanese mangaka make the mistake of overusing Japanese manga/anime tropes. The top mangaka of are really good of course, but there are hundreds of manga and light novels that are unoriginal and boring because even a majority of Japanese mangaka, light novelists, and anime studios just want to make some fast money. There’s a reason I don’t really like the whole isekai genre nowadays. Thanks for the honest comment and observation! 😊

[@MidosujiSen]

Japanese mangaka do this all the time, if anything probably way more often. Every year loads of series are cancelled from Jump for this reason.

[@zeanova7832]

​@kusanagi420 Isekai has become way too overused but at least it gave us Truck-kun

[@thenew4559]

Even skipping all the storyboarding and stuff, I can't imagine being able to draw and ink a full page within an hour.

[@animerealm22]

The way you deliver the story is just outstanding.

[@kusanagi420]

Thank you!! Glad you like the videos!

[@GodofWar5371]

​@@kusanagi420Hi. How much will I need to pay you to draw a online manga for me!? Thank you🙏.

[@heldersimoes1124]

Currently producing my first Mwanga (manga from Angola, an African country) and this video gave me back the excitement to keep going. Thank you

[@davidconde1521]

I’m interested!! That’s something different!!! 😁👌🏼

[@Amelia_PC]

Answer: no backgrounds.

[@christianmanongdojr.]

Lol

[@rivmations]

Lmao but still pretty hard to do

[@Amelia_PC]

@@rivmations With experience, you can do something between 8 to 10 cartoonish/manga-ish pages a day without backgrounds :) (I'm a comic book artist - almost 20 years in this, US industry. If I can reach this, anyone in the industry can, definitely.). If not, it doesn't matter. Don't let a publisher make you a slave. That's more important. From one artist to another: big high 5 :D

[@BUCKikwi]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@Amelia_PCAwesome to see you doing this for that long. Would you recommend some of your published work? I am interested in reading it.

[@Amelia_PC]

​@@BUCKikwi I (AmeliaWoo) only worked as an artist for the publishers (US only, there's an old and outdated list on ComicVine. I had to write like that because it's the third time YT deleted my answer). Now, for creator-owned projects, after seeing what's out there, I'm leaning towards Kickstarter for my project. 8-10% gross revenue from a publisher just doesn't seem worth it, especially considering poor sales figures.

[@Hollowed2wiz]

16 pages in 14 hours is insane! I would be very interested by your drawing process, how you can be so fast while still make high quality drawings. Could you make a video showing how you draw a manga page please?

[@Hadri_ART]

The dawn of the next KZbin big artist. These video are scientifically designed for success, well done my guy 💯😎💪🏼

[@kusanagi420]

Thank you!

[@wesleygamertv]

This kusanagi guy has talent I hope his manga becomes famous You have Brazil rooting for you

[@descontinuo-pedrosaopaulo1452]

True 🇧🇷

[@foolishmangaka1864]

MY god you been pumping out these high quality video like its nothing Your video has been such a great motivator, every time you talk more about manga it lit a fire under me to get off my bed and actually work toward my manga so keep it up man 👍

[@kusanagi420]

Thanks!!! I’m glad you are liking the videos!

[@congaking100]

The fact that I didn’t automatically unsubscribe after realizing he has was a kylo ren fan is a testament to the quality of this channel keep up the great work.

[@kusanagi420]

Haha, thanks 😂 I like the aesthetic of Kylo Ren, but I think the writing of the latest trilogy didn’t do him (or any of the characters for that matter) justice. He had so much potential as a character. But I think his visual design looks pretty cool

[@congaking100]

@@kusanagi420 I agree his visual design is quite phemonal but like most sequel trilogy characters he didn't have depth or plausible motivation. I especially mourn Finn's character a ex stormtrooper with mediclorian counts off the charts(in the original plans at least) the stories would've written themselves😭😭😭

[@TonyTylerDraws]

Top quality comment right here

[@papateachme]

Dude I love your energy

[@Lyy0n]

Man bro, you've inspired me to go ahead and start my channel, I plan to be releasing some analysis of video game anime music. The first (non-short) video actually comes out today! Seeing people like you who start with good quality off the bat is good motivation for me.

[@kusanagi420]

Aww, thanks! And good luck with your own journey!

[@silvastone1691]

Ya know, I kinda like the simplistic designs (mostly) and how the rounded shapes were used. It has a nostalgic aura to it, that's the best way I can describe it.

[@RoseKB22]

This was so insightful and encouraging! Thank you for making this video!

[@juliansegall8861]

Your dedication is an awesome motivator to keep me focus on my goals! Keep it going, we're never gonna stop supporting ya.

[@kusanagi420]

Thanks a bunch!

[@aspen.mangaka]

Thank you for this video I've trying to make a manga since I was 9 and this was rly helpfull

[@magw0lf72]

Watching your videos convinced me to give writing a more serious attempt. I'm not much of an artist, but hopefully I can create a story I'm proud of soon. Looking forward to the next video!

[@kusanagi420]

Thanks! Good luck with your own journey and thanks for being a Squire!

[@sisyphus_strives5463]

Just wanted to say that you're amazing for pursuing your dream wholeheartedly, I hope you find what you are looking for.

[@joepereiragarcia9856]

I've never subscribed to a channel that fast. Dude has talent, is interesting, informative, funny and professional. Kusanagi, I loved every single second of the video. Keep up with your work, I can't wait to see your future projects, manga and videos!

[@Johnny_purain]

Wow this video was really interesting!

[@kusanagi420]

Thank you!

[@il_jarrado7203]

Great video dude! Left me super inspired to get drawing today ^^

[@geeeex]

Week 3 Here's what I think. I enjoyed it. I don't have much to say but that and one more thing. I also enjoyed how you were talking about what to do and what not to do as a starting or already mangaka (for STORYBOARDING). It inspires me to become a mangaka. I do need to learn a lot more and how to actually draw. And as soon as I now a lot and I can/want to make mangas I will maybe even become a mangaka. But who knows if that's my approach in the future. Maybe I will at least make one. Anyways I enjoyed it and I say this was a 10/10 week.

[@kusanagi420]

Thanks!!!

[@Ash-ep1nz]

loved that Chainsaw man refrence in the beginning between. I would love to hear your thoughts on CSM manga someday

[@kusanagi420]

Maybe some day :D

[@livsis]

your videos always inspire me so much!! just finished watching and im waiting for the next one already

[@kusanagi420]

Aww, thank you so much!

[@dacce9102]

Man you make some great videos and your art is dope, good luck on your journey !!!

[@umrkhayam]

Also, love the concept for this channel. Keep posting man

[@martinz3392]

Yeah, execution is one of the majors parts when it comes to publishing, also I'm still gonna beat you in the next SMA

[@kusanagi420]

Haha, it doesn’t work like that 😂. 100 people can win the grand prix if they all deserve it. Good luck!

[@llllllllIIIIIIIIIII]

Him waking up: " ONNNEE MILLION SUUUBBSSS!!!!!!!! "

[@hunberyt4988]

Love the Vids working on my own and your dedication inspires me

[@kusanagi420]

Thank you!

[@dawnandduskofficial]

love your content bro!

[@tobiasamaral5859]

Hey, man! Great video! Bring more advices and things you've learnt with it too, I think it would be a great addition to the video.

[@PopHnter]

Keep rising kusanagi!!, Been waiting 11 day for a new video finally

[@kusanagi420]

Sorry to keep you waiting and thanks for watching!

[@Henry_pa]

What great videos, you inspired me a lot to make my own manga, i hope you continue making more manga and more videos, God bless you, greetings from Guatemala, blessings, keep it up frien, good luck in everything you do.

[@kinn11]

Bro ngl this channel is so freaking awesome, so entertaining to hear your stuff. definitely deserves to blow up soon frfr

[@kusanagi420]

Cheers!!

[@CraZyAlex22]

What a great and entertaining video!! DAYUM!! I NEED MORE!

[@kusanagi420]

Thanks!!!

[@callthem4378]

please be big in the manga industry

[@kusanagi420]

Thanks! That’s the plan! :D

[@MishTalemBeats]

you are a great. interesting and funny story teller!

[@NoblQT]

Dude out of the hours of KZbin I consume everyday your videos are top notch. I see your youtube growth as well deserved and personally your content is the quality of a channel with one million subscribers. Please keep up the good work I love your content.

[@kusanagi420]

Thank you so much for the feedback! I try my best to create good stuff!

[@user-ll7re8xo1j]

Bro this is a gold mine, invaluable jnsight. Thank you so much!!!

[@TherapistTheo]

One of the coolest yt channels i've ever discovered :)

[@jennytwigs]

Another SMA19 contestant! Heck yea! Currently submitting my first manga to that contest and I'm nervous but eager to start my journey.

[@roza1655]

The Outro! That was fun!!

[@kusanagi420]

Haha, thanks!

[@RomanceDusk]

Great video! Awesome to see how a manga is made! 🔥

[@itsKtime77]

I love your videos so much! I'd love to see more art related content!

[@kusanagi420]

Glad you like them!

[@johnysclip4182]

Here to support, you through your journey 😁😁😁 , super inspirational for people like me who also want to have they’re manga published in Japan 🇯🇵

[@maeryum]

With the great editing and how entertaining your video is, it was very much worth the wait! Thanks for the upload and I hope your feeling better!

[@kusanagi420]

Thank you so much! And thank you for being a Squire!

[@maeryum]

@@kusanagi420 np! 😁

[@SergioQuijada]

This channel was an amazing discovery! Thank you for sharing your story. I also moved to Tokyo to “study japanese”, but actually is was because chasing the dream to be published in Japan. I already have some comics published in USA and my country, but being able to work on art here is a dream that I hope to fulfill someday. For now, the language classes are not letting me enough free time to work on my stuff, and I am already too old to keep waiting, so I really need to find a good plan about how to balance my life and keep my student visa alive (for now). Good luck on your adventure and keep us updated.

[@Whatthetrash]

I love your stuff, mate! I wish you the best! Let's go!! :)

[@igormaciaszek3258]

Oh and forgot to mentione your art style is insane IT looks better than most of shounen manga

[@kusanagi420]

Thanks!!

[@tomydintrans]

Loved the vid! Great work man

[@kusanagi420]

Thank you!

[@HAXWARE]

I am working on self publishing our first manga soon & I wish I would have seen this video before I started! Very inspiring stuff!

[@leafyalif9425]

thanks to your first video i decided to do an entry in SMA as well(its hard to do even a single page with just mouse and keyboard)

[@kusanagi420]

Oh that’s really tough!! Good luck!!

[@zerzer4716]

dude you are so underrated, its so inspiring seeing you work!

[@kusanagi420]

Thank you!

[@bluemanblue2316]

Common Kusanagi W. Best video so far.

[@kusanagi420]

Thanks!!

[@chvlk]

Really nice art man. Keep it up. I subscribed.

[@oat_bilk]

great content, really informative thank you!!!☺️✨🩷

[@gizmogimp4419]

Those dance moves were fire!!! Thank you for the insight!

[@3da283]

Jeez 16pgs in 14 hours that's like a page an hour I can only do one page a day maybe 2 if I'm ready! Truly inspiring mate

[@kusanagi420]

There were some sacrifices made so I don’t think that’s a healthy pace for making manga. But thanks for watching the video!

[@johnaquino7619]

@@kusanagi420 Agreed. Having participated in a couple of marathon comic book sessions (each producing 24 pages in 24 hours) there are definitely some shortcuts taken to hit the target deadline. However, I rather like how high of quality the finish and render your sixteen pages demonstrated. It shows me more of what can be possible, with sufficient skill, enthusiasm, focus . . . and coffee. LOT's of coffee. XD

[@kuroblakka]

I saw the video 17 minutes after it's released but I'm at Uni rn :(

[@kusanagi420]

No worries! Watch in anytime, and thanks!

[@lalitchauhan2920]

This video is amazing love this man! You are doing great

[@kusanagi420]

Thank you!!

[@erlanospanov7141]

Damn your editing getting more insane

[@kusanagi420]

Thank you so much!

[@qlord909]

Dude your art is amazing, I hope we get a lot of cool art styled vids

[@kusanagi420]

Thanks for watching!

[@COGFORETERNITY]

Outstanding video, criminally underrated. Keep going dude!!!

[@GADGETSANDGUY]

Keep it up bro🔥 I just happy that KZbin recommended you 🥳

[@kusanagi420]

Geez, thanks!!!

[@StripedJacket]

I love that Z pattern in American Comics it’s very similar and yes you need to basically write & then composite each panel in a way that flows for the audiences eyes. You also need to do increments of small time jumps that make sense from panel to panel since unlike an animation you can’t show every action take place frame by frame. It’s something to keep in my mind constantly when outlining & scripting. I’m working on a webcomic where you gotta do that for someone who’s scrolling and it’s a completely different beast since the artist doesn’t have as much space like a full page (instead it’s basically portrait mode vs landscape 😂)

[@kusanagi420]

Yeah, I imagine webcomic creation would be a totally different beast. Thanks for the insight!

[@deshaunfrancis1255]

Such an inspiring video , I need to try my best too

[@mahmood481]

First: Great video 👌. Second: OMG the amount of talent in these competitions is insane, you really MUST BE the BEST to have a chance at winning

[@biolics]

great video 👍 your art looks so crispy, I could read a seinen manga with that art and it would easily be in my top 3. keep up the good work 👍

[@kusanagi420]

Geez, thanks!!

[@furiouschicken1]

My GF was 10th place in the SMA contest. (22' Halo) She also won 2 other SMAs in the past. Her name is Rori Fondevilla. I'm proud of her lololol

[@cavityfairy]

verrrrrryyyy weeeelll doooonee Kusanagi! Even I'M proud of this video haha

[@kusanagi420]

Haha, thanks!!

[@jshxlot]

SICK INTRO WTF THOUGHT IT WAS A TRAILER OF A MOVIE! SUBSCRIBED!!

[@Ash-ep1nz]

I don't have goals to become a mangaka because i am lazy ( something i am trying to be less of ) but i do have long term plans to someday work on short comics/manga. I do read a lot of manga both old and new, i am not an artist but still i wanna tell a story someday in this medium of manga or western comics whichever. So watching your videos is educational to some extent and your videos are fun.

[@kusanagi420]

Thanks!

[@PopHnter]

ROAD TO 1000 WARRIOR BABEY!!

[@kusanagi420]

10,000 warriors incoming!

[@sernia9220]

you are really helping me out with my manga creation process. Your content is very informative, and I am getting tons of inspiration to work on my manga. I hope that we both grow and are successful! 😁 Edit: Just finished the vid, and I loved your dance at the end!😂 You are very entertaining!

[@godsaver_8]

Good video, keep going 🔥

[@kusanagi420]

Thank you!

[@psych000.]

CONGRATS ON 10K MAN!!!!!!!!

[@illusionofartYT]

Dude your information you been giving us all these past few videos have been amazing and your really already one of my favorites new KZbinrs I came across in 2023✨❤️✨❤️ Your growth is nothing but amazing I would love to hopefully colab with you one day ❤️✨🔥🌈

[@poorboi8093]

Can we get a tutorial on your effect skills, cause they look crazy good.

[@_gesho]

You earned yourself a sub!

[@chickenoodle3397]

Now do that for 40 more years

[@williamdelacruz5948]

nice one my bro 😉👍💯 this is so informative, specially for the beginners or someone who is thinking of making manga and being a mangaka, i love the way that it's easy to understand and the video editing skill is so insane 😊 and for my suggestion for a future video, maybe make a 3 page manga with a mangaka friend and make the people vote which they like more, maybe it can become a whole manga in the future...😉 keep it up and God bless you...

[@kusanagi420]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@joseseda6044]

Wow I came across your channel because a friend of mine watches and learns from your channel so as an artist I decided to check you out and first off your intro was Awesome and your never too young or old to learn from someone who can show you something new or old but I subscribe to your channel because I want to learn about drawing more manga myself so thank you for being Awesome plus your poster of my Hero Academia and reference to Dragonball got me hooked. Thank you for being an inspiration to everyone. Mr Jose Seda

[@lakra4k]

Incredible my friend!

[@skrimmer9069]

Once again, I appreciate your videos and the showcase of your art and manga tips!! Keep entertaining bro. 🫡👊

[@kusanagi420]

Thank you!!

[@foggyforest2625]

Bro, I'm just excited for your future

[@kusanagi420]

Aww geez, thanks!!!

[@millenniumexile]

Well done mate!

[@kusanagi420]

Thanks, mate!

[@finchzer0]

@@kusanagi420 Hahaha - look at that, your'e practically an australian now :P

[@monkeydgoofy8074]

broo congrats on yer success and btw you're almost about to reach a 10k milestone , it's crazy how fast you're growing !! keep the great job up

[@kusanagi420]

Thank you! Honestly one concern I have is that it’s getting harder to read all the comments and show appreciation to everyone but at least for today I can reply to comments like this!

[@monkeydgoofy8074]

@@kusanagi420 Ohh man , yess I can understand that , besides from here on out you'll start to get thousands of comments ik it's hard to respond at all given you're not only a part time youtuber but a Mangaka ! You'll always have our support brother , wish you luck with everything you do 🙌🏼🙌🏼💓💓

[@tatsukajapan1647]

Its so good to see so many talented people !!!!

[@luisB_OG]

Hype! Clean, skill!!!

[@kusanagi420]

Thanks!

[@eroane]

Aaaahhhhh!!! Thank you, Kusunagi-San for your videos❤❤❤❤ I have a huge idea inside of me as for trying to begin my own manga myself…it started after graduating high school years ago as I started writing each story…since 2005 I started a huge story idea which from my own life ntrigued me to create a one shot manga…for me a couple of years ago I finally started getting my ideas down into notebook paper before drawing the storyboards…Anyways…Thank you so much for your videos…Oh! PS: My all time favorite mangaka has and always been Adachi Mitsuru❤❤❤❤

[@trimethylglycine]

First time watching your channel but i subbed because of the intro 🔥

[@Jovis.999]

Congrats on 9k my boy 🎉

[@kusanagi420]

Thank you so much!!!

[@baaluggaaaa]

sooo inspiring man

[@kusanagi420]

Thanks!!!!

[@umatveg]

related to the introduction, a good story and message are forever, they are not secondary, in fact they are the primary source from where you are getting your inspiration. I agree though, the delivery is key to spread widely

[@michaelchen2900]

beautiful inking

[@manman22576]

Your work is kinda good tbh.. The simplistic panel with no background was a really good solution for your concept, because it fit perfectly. If you work just by yourself, i think u don't have to make the full storyboard (especially if you work on that story immediately). But i suggest that you still make the smaller thumbnail storyboard. The focus here is to make sure that the flow is handled before we actually draw. And also we can tweak some panel's compositions to be more dynamic. It will help us to see the whole manga from a bigger perspective to make our game plan

[@komikberakofficial5931]

Good speak. Love it.

[@bunnyman6442]

Pro presentation,chill music,and clear idea properties of a rising star "but" with great power comes great responsibility (don't forget to remember your first viewers)

[@kusanagi420]

Yes, thanks!