Witch Hat Atelier: Visual Storytelling through manga panelling

[@linesinmotion]

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[@Dracobyte]

You did an amazing video!

[@Secret_Doves]

the artist tweeted this video it rules atelier rules it deserves an anime but no one could draw it

[@linesinmotion]

See for me, because of how detailed and stylised her art is, in combination with the unique panelling, I don't know just how well it could be translated into motion/animation without losing a lot of the magic from the manga? It'd definitely be a difficult task for the animation team that would be behind the project, that's for sure!

[@Secret_Doves]

@@linesinmotion just have yoh yoshinari do the entire key frames himself itd only take like 10 years hed do it too

[@QuestionQuestionMark]

They would have to capture mood and atmosphere, Mushoku Tensei is a style of anime this could benefit from.

[@aderemiporsche]

I feel KyoAni could do a good job but it would be far too stressful and time-consuming.

[@NeostormXLMAX]

@@linesinmotion really hope its not mappa if it ever does, mappa is such a garbage studio they think overworking staff and throwing large sums of money around is gonna overcome the lack of skill and creativity, they literally never even attempt to mimic the art style of the original manga, imagine if mob psycho was done by mappa....

[@QuestionQuestionMark]

Her manga is very unique, it feels European and takes inspiration from all over yet. It’s built into it, it’s simply lovely.

[@NeostormXLMAX]

It doesnt feel like reading a manga for some reason, reminds me of the old western comics like tin tin, but done in alice in wonderlands style, i rmemeber reading a narnia comic like this

[@Dtoszi]

@@NeostormXLMAX probably because she has experience working with Marvel if I remember right

[@popcandy3812]

​@@Dtoszi I'm pretty sure she was just a graphic designer for the magazines and won an award (an award for Witch Hat tho)

[@TonyToed]

it takes inspiration from art noveau

[@shimi_ek]

This video is what is commonly referred to as "good shit"

[@aderemiporsche]

I second this comment wholeheartedly.

[@cavemann_]

Yeah, good shit. The type that when it comes out, it makes you feel relieved, and brings up your overall mood for the rest of the day. The kind of good shit you don't even have to wipe for, because it's so good. I've been stalling on reading this manga for many years now, and I think this video broke the last straw. I will cave in and read it the first chance I get.

[@ThePreciseClimber]

This video really makes me wish manga like this were included in the school curriculum. But it was just text, text, text. And yeah, sure, classic novels are classics for a reason but I think visual storytelling is inherently more compelling to humans than plain text because humans are visual creatures. The oldest examples of storytelling were cave paintings depicting hunting. In terms of visual media, we got some theatre, some paintings and statues and a tiny bit of cinema. We didn't even get to talk about Maus. Maus! The only comic to win the Pulitzer Award. And it wasn't even mentioned during the Holocaust classes.

[@linesinmotion]

It is a shame that, for mediums so popular in this day and age, that comics and manga are not talked about enough (or at all) within educational systems. A lot of comics artists/mangakas are self taught, and it's a shame that they're not even touched up on during school.

[@williampan29]

Because current academia around most corners of the world has become an elitist circle which is slow to adapt to the real world: College graduates do work that is unrelated to their major; economists theory unable to alleviate developing countries from poverty; politicians equip with honors from well known school are indecisive with coronavirus pandemic. Another explanation is that as humanity's quantity of knowledge increase, so is the complexity of each field of knowledge(e.g. Chemistry, Physics). To utilize requires you to be very specialize, and that narrows your understanding of other fields unrelated to your study, so it becomes harder for one academic major to have a comprehensive view of knowledge that includes the newest discovery. Therefore, English literature, which has been taught for centuries, will be slow to adapt to comic and manga art, which have only become more sophisticated in the past 40 years.

[@theclockworksolution8521]

I got to read comic books as curriculum in public middle school (Maus, American Born Chinese, Foiled), but it stopped in high school. I guess it depends on the school. I definitely remember those book more because they were visual, I wish it’d continued.

[@Dastankbeets9486]

@@williampan29 exactly! The status quo works to maintain itself

[@sandymanilla1400]

I agree with you! Manga's a beautiful art that should be shown in more "academic" areas

[@psychemxcv]

Shirahama kamome-sensei shared this video ! I think every page of her manga is worth exhibiting. XD Her art is really Godly.

[@linesinmotion]

I noticed and I'm still in awe/shock! 😭 I would totally visit an art exhibition of hers, I'm hoping one day she releases an Art Book too, as her style is just so mesmerising!

[@BeyondGhibli]

What a wonderful video! Witch Hat Atelier is such a lovely manga and you've done it such justice here. I loved the animated manga - I know how long it takes to craft such short animations, but your patience paid off!

[@linesinmotion]

Wow, of anyone to watch my videos, this is the biggest and loveliest surprise! Your Beserk video was major inspiration for the making of this video, I'd agree animating manga pages/panels is time consuming, but the results make the video seem more engaging (at least to me anyways hah!) Thank you very much, I'm glad you enjoyed the video 😊

[@odinstemple1832]

I was not expecting this... hello Beyond Ghibli!

[@pogz1]

such a bummer. my art sucks so bad.😣, i wish someone would share their art knowledge and critique my art video. feels like my art will never improve even how hard i try.

[@hhgnggnjngnmnnh5291]

@@pogz1 which art video do you want critiqued? i have some experience from art classes and i’ve been drawing for a while, so i’m sure i could help somehow :)

[@ggoodd32503]

Would either of you do a video on how animes often handles the topics of self-acceptance, social anxieties, and reality distortion? I love both your channels and I'm not particularly good at editing, but I think it'd be a cool topic and there's a lot of shows where characters pull themselves out of reality to do their best to cope with it.

[@meanderingaround6481]

Back here in celebration of the trailer coming out i am so happy rn

[@--j7852]

Same!!

[@aaronbeardsell4964]

Thought you might like to know, I used this video of yours as a learning tool for a graphic novel unit I'm currently teaching. The students really liked it. Thanks for your hard work and dedication! It paid off :)

[@linesinmotion]

Oh, wow! I'm honoured, thank you very much for letting me know, I hope the video was able to help your students in any way! :)

[@nikheeliyer9674]

@@linesinmotion Man, I wish I was one of Aaron's students to learn about comic studying, but in 2017-18, I was a Prason student of Bill Kartalopoulos. His course is Reading Graphic Novels but, he only lectured that most US comics were about understanding and learning where and how they came in art history, cultural issues, and contemporary society including Maus by Art Spiegelman, Fun Home by Alison Bechdel, Daniel Clowes & Chris Ware, and excluding international comics like French and Japanese manga, and TinTin by Herge, Mœbius, Osamu Tezuka, Akira Toriyama, Katsuhiro Otomo, Naoki Urasawa and more!

[@Matsuma_]

After watching this video, it really becomes apparent how 99% of manga artists don't even come close to Shirahama Kamome's art & panelling. Manga I've read and think the panelling is pretty good would probably be 3 AM Dangerzone by Nemu Youko, and maybe Ultra Heaven by Keiichi Koike, perhaps check them out some time?

[@linesinmotion]

Her art I can't speak for, as everyone has their own tastes for an art style (though her art personally for me is one of my favourites) but panelling? Yeah, she's definitely up there as one of the best, if not the best, artists there is out there creating pages like this. And I haven't heard of either of those two stories, so I'll definitely check them out - thanks for watching and the recommendations!

[@Matsuma_]

@David Einhorn yea it's fucking mad the visuals that go on in that manga

[@trance1215]

@@linesinmotion Ultra Heaven obliterated everything i thought i understood about manga panelling. i hope you like it.

[@benkosmaurygonzalez2584]

Ultra Heaven is out of this world visuals

[@Annmjpg]

This video has just made me want to pay attention to paneling even more closely. I've only noticed it a couple of times in Manga like in berserk and dragon ball but berserk had the issue of more detail in one part of the page but makes other panels feel insignificant, and dragon ball just used the paneling media as a way to comprehend how a fight flows. When I have time I will definitely check out Witch Hat Atelier and share it with friends.

[@ginogatash4030]

Dragonball definitely has some of the best paneling in the industry, it's not as uniquely creative as witch hat atelier, but it is really well readable, which is important especially for things like fight scenes, the visual hierarchy and composition of the pages is just godlike, reading is really seamless in part because Toriyama doesn't put focus on the borders on the panels with decorations and such, witch hat atelier nails the balance with stunning visuals and clarity, but that does come with some slight confusion, it's nothing major but compared to DragonBall or Onepiece's less decorative panels, witch hat atelier did feel a little more busy than I'd like when reading, but it's very minor since I can still read it fine and get a nicer illustration too, I just find that, for me keeping the borders clean makes reading more smooth, but I'm definitely not against experimental stuff that can only be achieved in comic book/manga format, especially when done so well.

[@mementomori1796]

Chainsaw man really drew ma attention to panelling and seeing a beautifully crafted video like this really made ma day. Good job, hope u keep making more stuff like this

[@linesinmotion]

Fujimoto surprises me with his panelling, especially because he's on a short weekly deadline and yet still manages to come up with some interesting pages - but thank you, and I plan to make more videos like this!

[@ievanpolkka1738]

That demonic finger flicking Aki blade out of manga panel is a nice touch

[@nabkill0134]

Fujimoto panelining is really good. His other work fire punch has a lot of good panelining combine with such a beautiful artwork

[@davepatois297]

Was about to comment that, Fujimoto has consistently the best paneling i've ever had the opportunity to see. It comes as no surprise, he's a huge fan of cinema. And it shows, because his paneling is so effective at conveying tension and timing, it actually feels like a movie story board or something similar. I just absolutely love his paneling

[@NeostormXLMAX]

@@linesinmotion i really still think dorohedoro does panelling the best out of any manga ive read which is very important with the grimmy hard to follow artstyle, compare this with blame! Which has werid panneling which makes it harder to follow with the grimmy style

[@tasogarerubica]

Oh my... Otoyome and Blue Period as examples, in a video essay on Witch Hat Atelier... I'm already awestruck and you have captured the bliss of Witch Hat Atelier with a flawless execution. As someone who is infatuated with the golden age of Illustration, Shirahama Kamome has captured that with in her work in Witch Hat Atelier. She has managed a style that I have been seeking after as an artist for a while now. It leaves me slightly envious as an artist, but more than those emotions, her art shows me that it is something achievable. I often regard her work to be timeless compared to her peers because she took inspiration from the recent masters in illustration, recent as in within a century give or take.

[@carlymichelle8075]

as any great artist : "TIME TO STEAL" but really this was a great video, i dont tend to read manga a lot cause its nots a normal thing to buy here and even despite that as student i find it hard to get time where i can have for myself as a creative, so i love videos like this talking abou the art of certain works or story telling that helps me improved more

[@LoneLionLeo]

Normal is overrated. You should give manga a chance!

[@azurclerx951]

Witch Hat Atelier is so pretty, I seriously feels relaxed when seeing the drawings

[@nauangarcia2251]

I just found your channel randomly while searching for Witch Hat Atelier, and I don't believe that it's possible to fully express in words how impressed I am by this video. The theme alone already was enough, panelling is something that I really like but it's criminally overlooked by manga readers, but you didn't stop there and made an amazing use of editing to explain your points visually, keeping it simple but polished to a point that we could see the hard work and effort you've put on it, and to make it even better, your use of examples was amazing. There's no better way to demonstrate how panelling is important than destroying it and putting side by side with the original, right? This video really shows how passionate you are towards what you do, and it's outrageous that such a high quality channel is so small.

[@linesinmotion]

Thank you so much, truly! This comment made me smile all morning, I'm glad you enjoyed it and the slight demonstration in the video 😊

[@crocopo2730]

The amount of joy that this video has given me is unparalleled. You mentioned that you could make an entire video talking about the illustrations and the series in general; is that coming at any point? Your vids are so cool and you really, really bring so much beauty to the things you talk abt

[@linesinmotion]

Aw, thank you so much! 😊 And it's definitely a video I have planned, not quite sure when I'll cover them as there's some other manga I'd also love to talk about haha, but it'll happen at some point!

[@crocopo2730]

@@linesinmotion YESSSS I'm excited to see what you have in store! Will definitely keep supporting your other endeavors as well :))))

[@camillemerkt7134]

Learn the rules so you may magnificently break the rules.

[@JohnSmith62253]

This reminds me of the panelling in a short manhua i read awhile back called a "a story concerning sweets". It's only 9 chapters but its absolutely stunning and made me cry. I feel it's very under rated and overlooked because it's a manhua (Chinese) and not Manga or even Manhwa (Korean). It's panelling in the first chapter emphasises so well how the black owl is an outsider to everyone else as by making them look into the story from outside the panels. Its full coloured since it's a manhua and i find it amazing how well all the colours compliment each other and go together, the main two colours use is a very dark blue hue and orange which are just amazing to look at. The way the dark and light colours often contrast to tell the story is also absolutely amazing. One of my favourite things they did is at the start of chapter 4 when xiao xiao was telling the black owl a story and it shows the two of them sitting on the word bubble which is a really creative way of showing the characters also viewing the story like us readers. I can go own and ramble about how much I love this story and how well the panels flow but I really hope more people will give it a read. Not enough people give manhua a chance and I really feel like there are some amazing one's. "Nanhao and Shangfeng" for example is one of the best comedies I've read as the art improves a lot more in later chapters. A story concerning sweets is only 9 chapters and its a really short but amazing story so please, anyone, give it more of a chance cause I love it so much.

[@nicolejosephine9163]

Shirahama panelling is simply genius, i've read many manga but there is really very little mangaka that can make the panelling very creative like that

[@tobukobuta]

Kamome's use of paneling reminds me so much to CLAMP's. I adore both of them. Such artists.

[@linesinmotion]

I've yet to read anything by CLAMP but with the amount of people saying comments similar to yours, i really need to get on that!

[@tobukobuta]

@@linesinmotion Oh please do! The amazing thing about them is that they have multiple ways of presenting their manga according to the mood of the work

[@miguelthedrawtist]

The Witch Hat artist sounds like an artist I need to check out

[@CineShinya]

Witch hat Atelier is one of the manga with the most engaging fantasy-children themed art for me, along with Aventura. Truly enchanting and inspiring. Great analysis once again!

[@linesinmotion]

100% agree! In an interview Shirahama said that she intentionally wrote this manga for younger girls and I think you can really tell in terms of the storytelling, she does a wonderful job with the characters, even before the art too! Thanks for commenting!

[@CineShinya]

@@linesinmotion Indeed! It has an old fairytail aura, which what the video mentions as her inspirations explains so well! Also, I must say, the editing of the video is such as amazing as the panelling theme! I am so glad I found this channel!

[@watercat1302]

I’m enamored with her techniques and her magic system. It’s so intricate, so meticulously drawn, you just know she’s pouring her everything to this manga…

[@Podckast]

I always felt those borders she drew have so much whimsical feeling. Like I'm in a fairytale. I love it!

[@thelastcube.]

i usually read manga in ebook format, but the creativity in the panelling alone makes me want to buy a physical copy! you bringing examples of one creative panelling after another after _yet another_ was just mesmerising the watch

[@TinyShoken]

As an aspiring Manga artist, I have to comment and let you know what an exceptional job you did with this video. It's genuinely one of the best videos I've seen regarding panelling and inspired me on a whole new level to get creative! I've saved this video so that I can always come back to it and pick up the many things you've explained in the hopes of pushing my own art, so again, amazing work! :D

[@lumihortensia]

Got here thanks to Shirahama's tweet and five minutes in subscribed to the channel. What a lovely video! I'm the kind of person who reads Witch Hat Atelier just to bask in its gorgeous art and lovely characters, so this video helped me to gain even more appreciation for Shirahama's work. Thank you! Really enjoyed the calm narration and the wonderful editing, it definitely helped to make your points clear and easy to follow.

[@linesinmotion]

Thank you! And don't get me wrong, her art and characters are definitely enough for me to read her manga, even before appreciating her other skills haha! But I'm super glad you liked the video, thank you much much for the kind words :)

[@marka8817]

@@linesinmotion have you read LAND OF THE LUSTROUS?

[@swageyamatobiyolo8068]

this video is a masterpiece, holy shit; looks like ive got a new manga to read also, the haikyuu shoutout at the start, thank you 🥰😭

[@linesinmotion]

Thank you so much omg 😭😭😭 I love how much people are liking the haikyuu part at the beginning too, lot a good taste around here . Thanks for watching!

[@kappapride6332]

WHA is the first manga that I have a physical copy of (and one of the first manga that I've read) and I immediately fell in love with it. Thank you so much for this video now I can see what exactly made me fall in love with it.

[@SkalaSaa]

I was first introduced to Witch Hat Atelier three years ago via this video and it's been my favorite Manga ever since ✨

[@RDawn]

Honestly, I can't praise your videos enough. They're so smooth, so pleasing to see and to listen to. Not sure if it's new to this video or if it was in every video, but I just noticed your mentioning of sources in the top left of the video, and I got to say I really, really like that. Thank you and keep up the amazing work!

[@linesinmotion]

My first two videos didn't really use references but I put in a fair few for my The Owl House video which people seemed to really like, so trued using and showing them even more in this video! I'm glad you like those additions, I'll definitely be applying them in future videos 😊 Thank you for the lovely comment!

[@RDawn]

@@linesinmotion You're welcome! I'm looking forward to being along for the ride.🙌

[@circusten]

Wow this video is two years old and I can't believe I'm just finding it. What a massive inspiration to an aspiring comic-maker- I was blown away by some of these pages, and now find myself extremely pumped to work on that minicomic I've had on the backburner for the past week. Wonderful analysis and impeccable attention to detail as far as the panel animations; it really made the video so much more immersive and interesting to watch! I've always struggled with creative comic paneling really, and I've been trying harder as of late to study effective visual storytelling through panels to really up my game and make my work stand out more. This video was a huge help and a big motivator, so thank you 🥰❤

[@beatrizscatolin5201]

I just watched your video and I confess that yes, I was breathless. It's like my chest is going to erupt. my feelings pass into the physical; I do not even know what to say. An electric current runs through me. thank you for that. Your channel is one of the best things I've ever found. Now I can't stop thinking for a minute about what I just saw.

[@linesinmotion]

This is one of the kindest comments I've had on my channel, thank you so much 🥺

[@beatrizscatolin5201]

@@linesinmotion I'm so happy to read your reply! ⭐💫🌟 I'm looking forward to watching more of your videos... and that's exactly what I intend to do! ♡

[@RamaSamaVEVO]

What a wonderful video! Nobody talks about paneling even when is super important in the craft of a comic. I think every comic writer should watch this video to understand that there is more than just drawing well. Thanks so much!

[@ryekun1212]

I'm here right after the anime announcement!!!

[@merchantarthurn]

Some of my favourite pages are 1) the page in Ch15 where Qifrey is swiping the predrawn magic on the ground to create a protective barrier and despite the panels all showing a different angle/zoom of the action, the motion carries across the panels in a seemless arc - it shows you him grabbing the page, pulling it across the ground, and finally completing the arc in front of him whilst maintaining the momentum of the action. it's truly fantastic 2) in later chapters which have come out since this video (i think?) where Coco and Tartar hide behind a wall listening to Coustas and Dagda talk - and the panels themselves are what they're hiding behind. it's gorgeous!!

[@ZincFrog]

During this video, I gathered one volume of every series I own manga from and was looking over them as I watched(which was very enjoyable). YuYu Hakusho and Card Captor Sakura were the two that stood out to me the most as having standout paneling. I also recommend Hakumei and Mikochi for being one of the most wonderfully illustrated manga I've seen.

[@linesinmotion]

Nice!! I actually need to check out the YuYu Hakusho manga, i've only watched the anime. But despite the hate Togashi gets (especially within his last few volumes of hunter x hunter, which are not his fault at all) I think he demonstrates a great understanding of composition - looking forward to seeing what he accomplished for yuyu hakusho. And 100% agree with Hakumei and Mikochi, the background art is so beautiful and ghibli-like

[@ZincFrog]

I have volume 4 only of YuYu Hakusho in iffy condition. It's the first printing(2004) from a library sale but the art and pages still look great. I've only watched the new Hunter x Hunter anime. Being an mangaka in WSJ is no joke - I think Eiichiro Oda may secretly be a cyborg who has a never-ending ability to make chapters.

[@aracelismith3282]

Your voice is so warming especially now in this colder weather, I love to hear your videos and feel cozy and calm while I draw💕

[@linesinmotion]

Wow this is such a nice compliment! I tend to watch videos whilst I edit/work myself so I completely get where you're coming from - thank you!

[@kaffka4753]

I just cant express how happy and grateful I m to found a fellow weebs that appreciate the meticulous details that the author and the artist put in their craft Love it

[@luissama5084]

this is why i love KZbin. for this kind of content. people doing what they love for nothing more than satisfying their own creative needs. i literally cried when i saw Shirahama Sensei tweeting your video. that means creative work like yours transcends language. you conveyed your message through speech and visuals. i wish you nothing but the best. with this i finally finished watching all your videos. keep it up

[@dianasbooknook]

I am new to the manga world but this video motivated me to read Witch Hat Atelier and I feel I'm already loving it!

[@superduper5831]

this gave me a bigger appreciation for wha and panelling in general. this video is peak

[@jakirachan]

The ones on the category other are like 4th wall break through panels It's really amazing how the artist was able to add things on the panel making things look aesthetic and interesting Really love your observation and I love how you edited the video it's very fun to watch and look at it

[@AdeMortify]

OMG I’m so impressed both by unbelievable Shirahama’s work and your attention to the details. I guess Shirahama herself would be glad to know that someone appreciate these small aspects she’ve put in her manga so much! Tysm for this video, it inspires me to improve the way I tell the story in my own work!

[@FantasyReader321]

I've never seen someone talk about Witch Hat Atelier, but it's one of my favorite manga ever! Thank you!

[@hieuduong2213]

Idk why but when you showcase Shirahama amazing artwork, my heart felt abit "doki doki", amazing video, I'd love to see more.

[@linesinmotion]

Haha, I can't take any of that credit, Shirahama's work is just that magical! But thank you very much, I'll definitely be doing more like this in the future!

[@maloeamn3792]

Her way of using panelling and art in general really looked like don rosa's to me

[@imnogood5016]

I'd be lying if I didn't say that I'm legit jealous of Kamome Shirahama's work. I've had similar designs and concepts with the same influences lying around for ages and I just discovered that my work would feel like a bad rip-off at best. Regardless, amazing video !! Your videos are so well thought out and very instructive for artists like me, thanks !

[@linesinmotion]

I think it's fine to be that influenced! The trickiest bit is utilizing that influence and turning it into your own style, but that's something that comes with time as you develop as a creative annoyingly haha. Thank you very much though, I'm glad you enjoyed the vid!

[@imnogood5016]

@@linesinmotion Yes I agree, we'll see what will come out if my mind then x). And no problem, I'm looking forward to your next video !

[@elaenim]

Loved every second of this!! Such a wonderful video essay, made me learn a lot and put words on the admiration I feel towards this author and series!

[@Ciuin_Sam]

This one wonderful video gave me three things: An introduction to Witch Hat Atelier's inspiring artistry; The inspiration to jump back into my own comic work; and an amazing new channel for me to follow! I loved your visual presentation, narration, and calm style. I can see it took a great effort. This is my first time on your channel and I would absolutely love to see more 'breakdowns' and 'dissections' like this one, as you are so articulate, entertaining, and I learned so much from just this one video. Thank you and I look forward to watching all of your work! :)

[@sighless1429]

This is the video that introduced me to Witch Hat Atelier last month and I decided to buy the first volume. It was so beautiful that the next time I bought books a week or two later, I bought the next four volumes. Witch hat atelier is such a beautiful story, in writing and art. Anyone thinking about getting it, absolutely do! It's so worth it.

[@linesinmotion]

omg that makes me so happy to hear, I'm glad you enjoyed it so much!!

[@jacobandgeckos]

I watched this video of yours a while ago, and you convinced me this series was worth a read. Not only are all the things you point out about the paneling is spot on, and Witch Hat Atelier is great in lots of other ways too. Coming back to this video again, I notice your editing/motion manga segments are also great. Looks like you took what you learned from the paneling of the manga and translated it perfectly into video format, nice!

[@xbeavers7555]

I LOVE THIS VIDEO SO MUCCHHHH ive always struggled to verbalize why i like the layout of witch hat atelier sm but you hit the nail on the head

[@linesinmotion]

Thank you!!!! 😭😭 And it is pretty hard to explain, I struggled with the script a bit on this one. Hard to make ppl appreciate the art by not just saying "look at it!!!!!! LOOK!!!" haha

[@orangejuice782]

considering the current ongoing arc, this applies more than ever now!

[@candiigurl7893]

What an unexpected video to show up on my feed. I love animation and comics/manga (since childhood), but animation is the one that stuck with me the most. While I’m sure that will never change, this video certainly opened my eyes to a new perspective on the art of manga/comics- the art form itself and the art each each illustrator puts into it.

[@tsubakitarra37]

This manga has one of the most beautiful panelling I've seen and i've seen a lot.

[@cmikhail7289]

I loved Kamome Shirahama since Endevi (localized by Seven Seas Entertainment as Eniale & Dewiela) and it really was startling to see Witch Hat Atelier having all the movie like comic book paneling.

[@reganv.8309]

I started reading the mamga because of you, now its one of my favorites!! Thanks!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@RenaudBAI]

I really like this series and I didn't understood how much this has sense ! Just thought it was original and pretty, but this is soooo damn good thinking.

[@yoobzie]

Finally watched this since the anime news yesterday and its been in my watch later for so long and aaaaa just seeing Shirahama's art gives me chills this video is great and put into words why i love everything she makes. Manga and anime are 2 completely different forms of art so im not expecting it to be a one on one recreation but something unique in itself.. i should reread the manga

[@Johnny-nl7cv]

just started reading Witch Hat Atelier and your vid made me appreciate Shirahama's work even more

[@heh5863]

whenever i see your video, i rewatch this again and again. if it weren't for this, i would've never discovered WHA

[@Enzo_is_Tired]

Your video is incredible, your script is so easy to understand and how you flow from one point to another is as smooth as butter. Your editing and transitions are so clean that it beautifully compliments your writing but more importantly conveys what you're talking about in a way that entranced me. I was so engrossed from the first second all the way to the end also due to your atmospheric music and stellar narration. This is easily one of the best videos I've ever seen not only for all the things I mention but because you can tell how passionate you are about the technical elements of manga but mainly Witch Hat Atelier. It's very apparent it means a lot to you and you did a great job in sucking me into the video the same way that manga sucked you into it's world. It's criminal that you don't have more subs and views. Now my gushing aside, I also love this video because I almost never see anyone talk about panel layouts when it comes to manga! It's my favorite element because it's the one thing that makes it unique so I'm always looking for ones that use it in interesting ways. It's one of the reason a lot of manga doesn't keep my attention because not many use the language of it's medium to the fullest. I honestly think when a mangaka understands this what they make can't be matched no matter how good of an adaptation it gets but that's just me. Great ones can used the same tiny elements in completely different ways that can have big effects on the readers enjoyment as well as give it personality outside of just the art. Kinda in the same way a director a for a film can uses different lenses, shots, movements, etc to convey elements of the story. Witch hat Atelier looks amazing and I will definitely be checking it out. A manga I think has great if not unique layouts is "Kawai Complex" by Ruri Miyahara. It's a romance story so it's all dialogue and how she uses speech bubbles to guide you through the page is my favorite thing. She'll layout the bubbles in unconventional ways where you'll end up reading the page in pretty weird ways outside of the usual "right to left" way your used to. I always liked to say that it makes you feel like you reading manga wrong because of how she leads you through it. There are even pages that when I asked my bud who loves manga to read it, we read them in completely differently ways but still understood everything that happened and got to the same conclusion. It also works thematically since the characters in the story are all very unconventional and are kinda a mess. The other thing she does really well is how she uses the space of the page and to layout the panels to make so many moments feel very immediate of each other. It feels like a single moment with many nuances is happening rather than individual parts to make one big one. I can be here all day talking about this stuff (I already do to the dismay of my friends...) but I'm gonna end my gushing. I'm really happy searched up Manga Panels on YT cause I would have never found your channel. I can't wait to see all the stuff you talk about in the future. Also sorry for the massive comment your vid was so stellar I couldn't shut up.

[@Jijikjkj]

my favourite manga panelled series(doesnt include how well drawn the drawings are) - witch hat atelier (obviously) - akira (very good movement) - dragon ball (flows seamlessly) - one piece ( time and flow works very well) - chainsaw man, fire punch, look back, good bye eri (all by tatsuki fujimoto, all very uniquely panelled) - jojo, expetialy part 7 and 8 ( directs your eyes)

[@ScythXIII]

I don't think I ever make KZbin comments but just wanted to let you know the editing of this video was phenomenal and incredibly impressive!

[@linesinmotion]

Thank you so much, means a lot! ☺️

[@Millicomics]

The witch hat atelier is one of my favorite manga, especially for its beautiful compositions!

[@valasafantastic1055]

Well… I need this manga now to study from, and enjoy! I really feel inspired by what a master can do with the medium and this is clearly another one to study from. I just got Berserk more recently and now I’ll look into Witch hat Atelier. I’ll have to at least get some of them…. This video was also incredibly well put together, animated and explained. I’ll be saving it for a rewatch and proper note taking later. This is great stuff for people like me researching how to craft our own graphic novels. Thanks!

[@NovaDraconis]

As a manga artist studying at a manga school right now this is what I needed. I always wanted my panels to have a personality and to describe my characters throughout the story. Thanks to this video you made now I know to who take inspiration from. This is truly a real inspiration and my time to start reading Witch hat Atelier and learn from Shirahama-san. Thank you! :)

[@ZowiChan]

Amazing video. Shirahama Kamome is one of the best manga artists I know. Witch Hat Atelier is such a wonderful manga. Thank you for praising Shirahama's work and analyzing it ! It was very interesting to watch !

[@linesinmotion]

She really is! It's such a shame she's never mentioned as much when people talk about mangaka with great artstyles, because she should really be up there with the best! But no need to thank me at all, it was a pleasure to talk about her work, it gave me an excuse to admire and talk about her work for 20 minutes 😊 Thanks for watching!

[@aleseaux]

This video had me immersed the entire time. Thank you for your time sharing this

[@nickdutton6218]

I learned so much in twenty minutes. Thank you so much, I'm going to buy Witch Hat Atelier #1 now!

[@linesinmotion]

Thank YOU! I hope you enjoy the manga :')

[@newdivide9882]

Before watching this video, Witch Hat Atelier was just a manga I really wanted to read because of the pretty art. Now, I’ve realized this manga is an experience. Never once thought about paneling before, but as someone who wants to tell stories via graphic novel, I truly thank God the YT algorithm sent this my way. I never even knew a story could be enhanced this way. Amazing manga and an amazing analysis of it. Just off this, I’m subbing

[@Foodonwalls]

Oo, definitely will be watching this later!

[@saintsaltine3909]

God. Her art and composition is just so magical and inspiring and just makes me so much more excited to continue studying sequential art

[@hireathecho4]

This video is amazing! I’m working on a graphic novel right now, so I’ve come to realize how important paneling is, and it’s awesome that you’re bringing light to it, since many people overlook its importance. Also your voice is beautiful and I love how you credit everything in the video, as many youtubers don’t. Thank you for the awesome video (and introducing me to a manga that I now have to check out)!

[@Dastankbeets9486]

Amazing how, even unintentionally, you perfectly portray the… not exactly laid back, but homely feel of the manga through the voice and use of images, and the amazing editing of the panels too

[@men_del12]

Your finely executed animations, asmr voice, & great insights have my attention with two ears to listening in awe.

[@graceanterae.luzano1141]

You made me fall in love with Witch Hat Atelier all over again, thank you. While reading this manga I have never realized how much effort and thought that was put in it. The manga is beautiful, but now I know it could be more.

[@gyza3450]

This is truly beautiful! I fell in love with this manga after seeing ONE panel on twitter, can you believe it? A truly remarkable art by Shirahama Kamome can just hook me on to buying the manga. Her art work is truly one of a kind, As I read more I realize the art needs to be savored rather pacing it through quickly. This video describes her storytelling of life very well, with Beautiful editing by the way.

[@linesinmotion]

Her artwork really is stunning! It worth the re-read just for the illustrations alone. Thank you for stopping by and watching :')

[@gyza3450]

@@linesinmotion With that thumbnail it was already a sign to watch this video can’t wait to see more! :DD

[@jasonpoon3345]

I've watched this video far too many times to count, each time I've learned/rediscovered/inspired by/ re-inspired by/understood more about something new. Like classical music; each next listening is never quite the same. As a fashion/menswear designer heavily impacted by visual storytelling (because I don't really understand fashion, ironically), your (this) video continues to inspire me to take courage in being fantastical/whimsical/daring in telling my work's story-- beyond just clothing, model posing, a fancy background, and perfect lighting. Theres so much I want to say, but to best sum it up is that your video create this creative excitement that must come out. Thank you for this video!

[@superdivinidad8869]

Really, thanks! I love Witch Hat Atelier and you have taught me so many wonderful things about it and its art.

[@Sammy_47]

Wow, those illustrations are really wonderful; I love the idea of unconventional panels, allowing scenes and characters to interact with the reader. Remarkable 🙂

[@ohyee7783]

The video is so smooth and relaxing, I already read the manga and loved it but now I got fascinated just again!

[@linesinmotion]

Haha, I'm glad you think so! That's the thing with this manga, it draws you in through so many different ways 😊

[@koii4907]

please im just fangirling because witch hat atelier is honestly one of my favorite mangas and im glad people are talking about it! and i also want to study panelling properly because i dream of being a mangaka one day. honestly this video is so wonderful thank you for giving me another thing to be thankful for towards mangakas ლ( ͒ ́ඉ .̫ ඉ ̀ ͒ლ)

[@Ephix04]

I enjoyed the video! I love Fujimotos paneling in Chainsaw Man, and Witch Hat’s paneling seems so unique and on another level, it has me really intrigued now

[@linesinmotion]

Fujimoto really impresses me, especially given he is on a very short deadline weekly and yet he's still able to pull out some lovely usage of panelling. I'd agree Shirahama's work is incredibly unique, I've yet to see anything like it!

[@SanaTT]

you encouraged me to go back and finish it

[@Huntressfan]

Great video!! I really enjoy Witch Hat Atelier and I really appreciated your very informative breakdown of the art of the manga! Thanks for your hard work!

[@linesinmotion]

I'm glad you enjoyed it, lovely to see more WHA readers! And no need to thanks me at all, it was a pleasure to work on it 😊

[@heterotardigrada]

A year ago, I remember discussing with my sister about how Witch's Hat Atelier just... breathes and feels alive. (As in, you can almost smell the breeze, smell the environments, and feel the movement of the characters.) I always knew that the art of Shirahama-sensei was special, but it just has an organic, flowy quality that I could never quite describe myself. @lines in motion explained everything beautifully.

[@bubblegumlie4918]

I love witch hat :3 I bought it coincidentally at a “Banca”, and fell in love :3 The drawing is so beatiful TcT

[@marymori8959]

I hadn’t heard of this manga before this video. Now I’m so obsessed. I don’t read manga much but I plan on collecting the whole series

[@aisorymizy1580]

Wow now I love it even more. I want to translate it one day but KZbin’s new rules.. yikes. At least I have new arguments to make people eat this masterpiece

[@nauangarcia2251]

same, the first thing that passed through my mind was that I had to translate it, but I didn't know that youtube removed that functionality

[@lilttle_mack6008]

I've been on a binge of your videos and I want to say it's brilliantly edited. It's so visually appealing and not insanely in our faces with movement or colors. It's so calming and relaxing to experience your content with your voice over as well! I've learned a lot too!

[@linesinmotion]

I just saw your comment on my other video, too! (and I would also get distracted by a golden kamuy mention 😂) but thank you so much, truly. I'm glad you've been enjoying the videos. Comments like this always make my day!!

[@ihazskinpv]

that editing tho

[@StorytellingHeadshots]

Truly! ❤️

[@fancho123]

13:20 that is so genius. im in love with this artist

[@hypomanix]

I recommend Shimanami Tasogare! The symbolism within the art its absolutely amazing, and there are a ton of standout pages with gorgeous panelling. Also I just wanted to say this video was incredible! Your editing was so smooth and flawless, and your voice was easy to listen to. Definitely subscribing

[@chillmister7328]

I was also going to mention shimanami! Yuhki Kamatani has some really standout paneling among most of their series that really blows me away

[@linesinmotion]

I'm glad somebody mentioned Yuhko Kamatani's work!! I absolutely love their stories (still waiting on Shonen Note to get picked up with an English distributor) but Our Dreams At Dusk is simply stunning, and I'll definitely be covering them on the channel at some point :) But thank you very much, I'm glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for the support!

[@kakussubrado8966]

Thank you for Introducing me to "Our Dreams at Dusk" as a Bi Person, the story was really touching and insightful. Once I read your comment, I quickly decided to read it, before I knew it, it already left an impact on my mind and heart. And the artstyle?? to die for!! I hope you can still recommend some mangas that have the same depth and theme as "Our Dreams at Dusk". Anyways, Godbless :> again, thank youuuu :>

[@hypomanix]

@@kakussubrado8966 check out Wandering Son!

[@kakussubrado8966]

@@hypomanix ohhhhh will do!! thanks for another recommendation hahaha!

[@gqnts]

Awesome vid ♥️ was so happy when you showed your favorite panel bc it's mine as well! You articulated perfectly what made this manga so magical and i hope the anime can do it justice 🙏

[@DeathAlchemist]

God I still need to read this beautiful manga. You did a great job explaining the technical aspects and you have quite the eclectic taste when it comes to manga (like Jagaaaan and that one aquarium manga that looks really cool). While not a manga, Alan Moore's Miracleman does have some great paneling in it and so does the webcomic Ava's Demon. BTW what was the name of the author you said before Otomo?

[@linesinmotion]

Thank you very much! Ah yes, I've heard of that comic, and Ava's Demon too - I'll need to check that webcomic out. And her name is Moto Hagio 😊

[@DeathAlchemist]

@@linesinmotion Thank you, lines.

[@DeathAlchemist]

@@linesinmotion If you don't mind me asking what Hagio manga would you recommend?

[@lordofgraphite]

cheeky rewatch of this masterpiece. ive since started collecting WHA and its just as beautiful, if not more, than this video made me believe

[@Mrcoffeestuff]

Amazing analysis, editing and narration! I hope you continue to create more analysis of comic paneling and layout in other manga/western comic series. I guess it depends on how successful this turns out to be and if you think another series warrants a vid like this. Nevertheless, keep up the great work! I'll definitely be lurking around. Also, how long have you been editing? Judging from your first vid you probably had at least 5 years of editing experience and maybe like 2-3 years of Adobe experience.

[@linesinmotion]

I'll definitely be making more videos that are about manga/western comic books (I really want to do a video about Paper Girls actually!) I can't say they'll be able panelling exactly, but maybe a different element to the design perhaps? And I've been doing graphic design for around 5 years, but video editing only 2-ish years, still a lot to improve 👍