How to become a Popular Mangaka.

[@cynxmanga]

I think what is also important is to never, ever give up on developing your skills, and accept that you have to always go through all kinds of emotions during this journey. You can't always feel "in love", obsessed, excited and motivated, there will be many times when you'll feel down, tired or even scared, wanting to quit or at least take some breaks and it's all fine. As long as you keep going back on track, no matter what, you'll always make a progress.

[@JustCookieHead]

I have this obsession I think of my manga,OCS and getting an anime all the time 24/7 never off my mind

[@Mangaka_Ody]

I’m a mangaka , I’m from Greece, my manga has physical copies and is being published by Dark Horse , same publisher that’s publishing Berserk, Mob psycho etc. my manga is called Tomahawk Angel, it’s a new manga , hasn’t even been released yet ( releases on October 31st). Anyway, I started at 17 and now I’m 23. I’ve been drawing every single day for the last 6 years, 10 hours of work a day minimum. what this guy is saying about obsession is true. It can get very bad very fast if you’re not careful with your schedule. Thankfully I’m able to control my schedule, I’m producing what I need to produce every day and I’m staying fit , and I also have time to play games. I sleep at 6 am and wake up at 12 pm because I can. In other words a lot of freedom to shape my own schedule. Generally, it’s a matter of habit, if you get used to it and find a balance, it’s honesty doable.

[@kingslayerx1716]

Where can I ready it?

[@kingslayerx1716]

Subbed to you at 1k

[@milesdevine1161]

cooool

[@imhunniebee]

Awesome take DD! I could probably say I'm obsessed with my story and characters because I think about them almost all day, even when I'm not working on it. One thing I do tell myself is to have a break at least one day a week because I know me, and I could run myself ragged. To those who have the schedule to work on their craft all day every day, y’all are the real ones, but please be sure to keep your physical and mental health in mind.

[@BblusStar]

When you're a girl with a beard that joke hits so different.

[@greensaintjester6392]

Ok-.. But why don't u like fish though? 😔

[@BblusStar]

@@greensaintjester6392 I just don't like eut...

[@erebusdarkness0]

@@greensaintjester6392 [All Hail Tatsuki Fujimoto] i don't like fish too.

[@justsomegirlwithoutamustach]

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[@nnyhg]

ew…

[@DemonVizarack]

Of course I'm obsessed, everything I consume in media is related to this, I'm still early on but I've gotten alot better in my craft. Great video, always aiming upwards.

[@rochan9017]

Defo a great start, but I think Ruthless render is something you will look back on and understand why it is your first.

[@laureldreams4108]

DD Thank you. I discovered your channel this past week, and I swear I've never felt so inspired before. A week ago I was unmotivated and unsitisfied with my art, specially a small project I'm currently working on. But your videos have helped me change my perspective on so many things. Now I'm determined, determined to finish my short story, determined to study other artists and improve my skills, determined to make more oneshots, but on top of all, I'm determined to have fun while doing all of this. I feel like my own little Shonen protagonist ready to take on the world. I know my art won't be perfect, and that there will always be room for improvement, but I've never felt so motivated to travel said journey and improve. Before I saw manga as a thing I enjoyed and wanted to try and do, never sure about what I trully wanted to do in the future, but now, well I feel like this is something I really want to do! I want to share my storys with the world in manga format. And I have you to thank for that, for making me have this small realization about myself. Thank you DD, really.

[@BLANK-wh7kh]

im happy to see you reach this far DD. we all can tell you’ve put in the hours to get to this point.

[@lttrickster5643]

Your closer to having a sister than tatski fugimoto ever will

[@TheComiKen]

I'm obsessed, but I can't go down the path of a Miura, or Togashi, or Dubu, (from Solo Leveling). If you're unbalanced, the cost is too great. I'll live a great life and make great comics. Loving Ruthless Render, btw!

[@pokecorner1160]

My dude - not only do i find out You made an amazing manga i rly enjoy already. You also are a professional kpop stan. Amazing.

[@filloozh]

I definitely can’t express how your videos inspire me to work. like… thank you. a lot❤

[@overlyironic9302]

This one hit hard brother Thank you for making this

[@DrakeyMoodflare]

when you become popular thanks to this man,s MOM next decade......

[@SariahSechrist08]

Ive been watching you for a LONG time and u have really helped me improve i just looked at my art from 1 year ago and my improvement because of you is just fantastic. Thank you sm dd daddy mark

[@Triadx_]

Hey DD....Thank you man, you really made me think at the end....Why do I do what I do

[@averageandroiduser]

DD mark is my fav youtuber ngl

[@solyun2683]

Congrats dd the accolades you're getting is well deserved and hope many more come your way 💪👏 you're a true inspiration

[@Skyeleafe]

I never knew DD Mark owned a baby playhouse set. Also, this was a great video to listen to.

[@IUsedToBeGreat]

I have an obsession. it's called DD Mark. It helps me get through times where I just feel like quiting. it helps me keep going and giving up. I'm pretty sure this one is healthy

[@mattsori_films]

Amazing video and message man. Everything is so true. For anything in life, in order to be part of the very top 1% you have to be obsessed. I've been wanting to make manga (or some other type of story medium) for years now, and wanting to find success in my art as well. I think I just need to sit down and work like crazy because I love art. the editing in this video is also top notch man, you're a great youtuber next to a mangaka ! crazy inspiring!

[@gabesona]

Great video!

[@JustCookieHead]

Glad you made this I'm releasing my first ever manga chapter on the 1st and can't wait for the journey

[@A_Seablue_Moon]

I can remember the first time I watched your videos, now it has become a weekly routine 🙂 I think I've got a certain amount of "obsession", because people keep telling me how ambitious I look when it comes to art and manga? I don't feel that way tho lol. Imo I can be FAR more obsessed with it.

[@lennyduran4055]

Just read chapter four of your manga bro shit had me rolling XD. Can't wait to see more keep up the good work.

[@king_rubikson1715]

I would like to take a crack at it making manga, but I feel I should definitely get through high school first and while in it just practice my craft. Anyways another great video DD Mark thank you for the “semi” weekly inspiration and support 👍.

[@satanno2790]

DD Dedication Mark

[@fakename7964]

Great Video as always

[@Yaz-j4y]

These legends are amazing! I'm going to be just like them one day!

[@jaygracia9781]

Hey DD Mark, Man U inspire me to start drawing and to make manga, after this video I’m start picking up the pencil and paper and practice and start learning, like u said u just gotta love it . I love manga, anime and what the work you do and other manga artist do and how it make people feel. And DD Mark I really like Ruthless Render and like the characters Casteil, Isla, and Tobi are awesome characters.

[@gdygo5182]

Oh man I needed this thank you 😭😭😭😭

[@ridsy1643]

If u don’t click on that dd mark notification don’t talk to me

[@dreviticus]

can i talk to you

[@Pilebunkergamer]

Hey (with rizz)

[@giulyanoviniciussanssilva2947]

For me, just the fact that it's being published would already be an achievement, you see, it's not something so easy, plus being your first manga published in the middle of a market that even good authors are cancelled. In my opinion, becoming popular is one more bonus of getting to such a place.

[@BloodyShedProductions]

I love you DD Markk

[@xd_1492]

I understand you Lot I also have this Obsession of becoming a mangaka the fact that my parents that kind of against fulls me with rage that I turn into energy to keep grinding and keep pumping out shots my goal for this week is to finish it with 50 pages 🤪😃

[@phyynartsGGG]

im not jealous, you deserve the love. now get better! and keep it going! ....nah, i lied, im mad jealous lol

[@phyynartsGGG]

but at im happy to say I too am obsessed

[@margaritaleal7014]

LETS GOOOO NEW VIDEO 🦟🦗🦟🦗🦟🦗🦟

[@8shakbit3]

Sh*t, I just realized I typed a story in a chart, we does that. This is what happens when boredom hits your spin.

[@Hyper_Inkk]

Everybody and their grandma wanna draw like Kohei Horikoshi 💀

[@葉Zetnitsu]

Everyone gansta till ruthless render gets animated by Japan lol

[@DakiLife]

Cool video mate. Very motivating 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@bobbysmitty1628]

You also have to define success. Bill Watterson from Calvin and Hobbes retired in the 90s. He had a career that spanned maybe 10 years, without working himself to death. Watterson also retained most of the rights to his work. I think politics and mismanagement can also drive grueling hours, like with any field. If you have a boss who is a driver, then you will work like a slave. Kevin Eastman/Peter Laird, and Don Rosa also achieved success without destroying themselves.

[@carolinekoopedi3247]

Hi im a 13 year old boy whos dream is to become a popular mangaka im planning my manga/anime but im asking to talk to you for more advice

[@accountone1394]

I'm watching this video for the 7th time. I love it

[@biggiebuu]

Best believe i got that obsession thanks for making me see I'm not alone or crazy lol

[@dragfang3723]

Also your manga is like jujutsu kaisen mixed with chainsaw man and I ❤ it

[@DragonDaggerFeenix]

This is something Im already aware of. That not everyone wants things equally, and those that tend to make it big are DRIVEN far beyond most folks. While I want to become a big time manga artist, I cant live that kind of unbalanced life. I have a job, gym, and friends to consider. Im just not willing to cut those things out to the necessary degree (that mangaka daily schedule...yikes). Ive already cut out video games and movies in favour of art and am able to crank out a page a week, but thats about it. its a shame that seemingly becoming a pro artist and having a balanced healthy live seem at odds with each other. But at the end of the day you make time for the things you want to do, and I stand by my choices.

[@bobbysmitty1628]

From what I've seen, the ones who appear to work these grueling hours are the ones who have little to no rights to their work. They have to work to appease their handlers. Indie artists such as Bill Watterson (Calvin and Hobbes), Kevin Eastman/Peter Laird (TMNT), and Don Rosa (Donald Duck) seemed to have shorter careers and made an international impact while being able to live off their art. I believe it's possible.

[@Izoryprime31]

Seeing how far you've come,it inspires me all niqqas who watches your videos , I'm more of an Author but I also have an extreme desire to be the best manga artist like Tite Kubo and Murata Yusuke since they are like my idols so I can illustrate my stories. My question is what is the fastest way I can be better at drawing in order to present my stories in form of a manga or comic 👀🙂, don't get me wrong I'm not looking for a short cut but just few mechanism I can implement to be faster at drawing like you

[@najeebdipatuan1821]

Not related to the video but just in case if you don't know, there is an art PODCAST in yt called draftsman podcast, it's where two professional art teachers talk about art related topics, and their quite entertaining to listen to so i hope you also find them entertaining Edit: they also have 4 seasons now with 29 episode each

[@danielgrezda3339]

There is another secret to making great manga that most people ignore, be fine with failure. I see so many people with that love of making Manga in their eyes, but never release anything because it's shit. It's not going to get any better if you avoid the inevitable and don't release anything, but if you work on one small project and release it, you will learn so much.

[@gamerguy7546]

i just realized i would draw better if i used something other than kleki (lol) considering it has about no features to help with things that are needed for most beginners

[@xd_1492]

I think I can do it because I managed to draw 10 pages in one day I'm a quick learner and a quick drawer I'm still 16 my wish is to become a mangaka at age of 18 maybe I am crazy but it doesn't hurt to try 🙃

[@kharlostique270]

I love it.

[@ayizevenetiaan8397]

Great vid

[@thedelver4462]

Damn i must be the only one who didnt knew u had a yt channel

[@dreamalitymangacreator5891]

Hey ddmark, I have a question maybe you can make video about if you were interested or just a comment would go a long way. My question is I’m struggling with creating an art KZbin channel because I can’t think of a good idea for a first video. I know that don’t matter when you first start but what would be your advice on starting one up to gain attention on your works

[@flashachops]

Ik u didn't ask me but I would say don't overthink it just start uploading and stay consistent even if u don't see progress just keep going.

[@emcat4428]

Hey DD Markk, will you by chance be making a video on how you script/draw your ideas for your mangaka?

[@ihateithere6096]

Could you do a art style tutorial on undead unluck it's a really underrated manga .

[@DatzVi]

You forgot Hiro Mashima

[@ChinedumOkpue]

Thank u 😢😢❤

[@cheeseburger9246]

Ayy I saw sum BAKUMAN clips if you havent read or watch it you should. it is a journey of 2 teenage boys trying to make a manga reach 1st place basically really good read, or watch.

[@locus8016]

DD Mark can you do a turtorial or what do we need to practice at perspective and foreshortening

[@forgettableotaku]

Definitely not crying... heh heh... Great video.

[@dallincockrell3504]

Thanks for an awesome video and congrats on the success! I have my manga coming out in March and it wouldn’t be there if it weren’t for you! Also are you still doing the art cast podcast?

[@cronosnow6284]

Here’s a summary so as to not waste your time: 1. Get good art skills 2. Get good storytelling skills 3. Practice 4. Practice even more.

[@seydinamouhamadoucambe3071]

Hey dude, please ,some toning advice.i don't really know how to do it,especially since i don't have anonly acces to digital.

[@TaserDatToast]

Your videos are so useful! You're such a great teacher could you please help me with story design

[@azbepolsak7552]

Hey, DD Mark, are you more obsessed with Manga as a medium or with making people enjoy your craft (in that case manga)?

[@isaacmanga]

Hey Mark, I need some advice. I’m 11yrs old and love ur work, thinking to create my own little manga to sell to the weebs at my school and community, but need some character designing tips. ✌️

[@ayizevenetiaan8397]

And i haven't even seen the whole thing yet

[@coco-fj5pc]

Is it just me? Or does this man DDmark speak extremely fast

[@phyynartsGGG]

its not just you

[@YataL]

I'm a writer, how can I be a mangaka, comic writer??? Lol congraduations on your success btw

[@jonjon6874]

can you make a guide video on the right tools to use? i for example work in digital and dont really know what app what sources what i need for creating the manga... ive been using ibis paint and thats it.. i dont really know what pencils or pens or inks

[@juwonperez]

hey DD ,could you do how to draw like the Aurthor OF FIRE FORCE ATSUSHI OKUBO🙏

[@onimanga5197]

thank u

[@dragfang3723]

Hey D D Mark when is the next chapter of ruthless render ❤

[@aster_artz7080]

Please make a video on the status of metal souls

[@lostboy8715]

So your name is Diddy mark? 👀

[@8shakbit3]

Hey Mister DD mark, or should I say DARE DEVIL. I always wondered what that DD stands for not on till I met Stan Lee yesterday. Anyways DD make you are so funny like Sony. I would love to make a manga with you one day. Am also hailing from the f*cked up green white flag country of yours if you know what I mean RR bro.

[@franklinajibade4186]

What are some artists to study anatomy wise

[@bobbysmitty1628]

Happy for your success 😀💯. Another key thing I would say is to not worship another artist. I believe it can keep you from creating your own greatness, and it wastes time. Kobe Bryant (RIP) admired Michael Jordan. However, when he saw MJ, he wasn't starstruck. When he saw him he would ask him, do you have your hooping shoes? Why?....Because he wanted to challenge him, not be a starry-eyed fan all day. Mangaka are people, with an arm and a hand to draw just like you. Westerners have some of, if not the longest work hours in the world on average. Most of us are capable of putting in the work. The question is, will you? That love has to translate to work, otherwise you're just a fan. Progress is a process. Put in the time. ✊

[@brochange123]

Any one can do u know the music he used in his background 🥺 ???

[@alexsanimeart5706]

Going out by overwork is some g shit. I respect the dedication the Japanese have towards their craft, but I would like a more peaceful death

[@Greg12839]

step 1 be a freemason. yeah thats pretty much it.

[@CrispyChickcrossroad]

What was the animation at 1:50?

[@the_remarkable_gates5942]

W vid and w mangaka

[@quierrahmarshall5407]

Real quick, what animes are those clips from?

[@vrqxxsu9502]

thx

[@averageandroiduser]

First like too

[@blobbycreator-cc1wn]

Do you have a discord sever to join?

[@MysticLGD]

cool

[@goatzuku]

song in background?

[@averageandroiduser]

Lessgooo

[@averageandroiduser]

First

[@averageandroiduser]

First veiw

[@3Anixo]

It was me bro 😅 I like The video first

[@averageandroiduser]

Really

[@averageandroiduser]

Oh my bad