My Biggest Art School FLEX

[@Marikyuun]

Life Makeover here: yslzm-seareal.onelink.me/wcP9/9h92fryd (sanrio collab goes from march 20th to april 9th) Get my webtoon for free here: ko-fi.com/s/2042cfb26b

[@ViolinArtistry]

I love the part when the monster couldn't understand why she didn't want to become a magical girl!! Thanks Mari!!

[@El3nour_lovesstuff]

@@ViolinArtistry SAME LOLLL

[@Stichslays2024]

What app do U use for v tuber?

[@anacarvalho5930]

Getting to sneak in personal projects into serious school work is always the best

[@YellowTheSus]

fr

[@alexkh6914]

Ye

[@RayDrawzDragonz]

ikr

[@h2o_yum]

Im currently doing a project with oc stuff that I made soon before the project was assigned

[@mouthwaterin]

I'm thinking about writing my thesis about pokemon like what would essentially be the most optimal team in terms of battling and maybe even day to day companionship

[@V4mpi4nn]

IVE ALWAYS WANTED TO MAKE A COMIC/MANGA 😭😭😭😭 but uhh I get a lil too carried away in stories

[@Nikiloverz]

Same 😭🙏

[@joshuawizard2027]

I feel that. Too manny ideas. You need to learn to scale things back to essentials. 🤣 but you don't wanna.

[@corereal111]

YOU SHOULD DO IT PSLPSLSPSPSL ILL READ IT ALL AND MAKE FANART I SWEAR PLS I

[@V4mpi4nn]

@@corereal111 OOP

[@stitchgor3]

Ikr😭 I can’t decide which au I’d want to complete

[@willowtimeline0316]

8:41 With the name "CMYQ" it's almost like a missed opportunity to create characters in the CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, black [printing colors]) palette. Jokes aside, the designs were so cute >v

[@Vintage-hj2eh]

That was too cute for words! 😂 ❤

[@kiteacup]

my thoughts exactly, i wonder if it was intentional 😭 because cmyk is not only a staple in art printing but graphic design too, and since this project was pretty much uniting the two it makes a lot of sense

[@cartooncrazy007]

I feel like it's supposed to be something like CMYQueen, because I notice there's an ~n at the back of CMYQ. I know Mari said herself she doesn't really know what it means but it's probably supposed to be a combination of CMYK and Queen.

[@SaplingofSpunk]

You just opened up a whole new life avenue for me! I never considered majoring or minoring in graphic design, but the more I look at it, the more it makes sense for me and the art that I create. Thank you!

[@Studioyee]

making comics/manga? would love to, but would def get distracted and lazy and procrastination is my middle name. But seriously, Mari how tf are you so amazing? You're a big inspiration to all of us!

[@Marikyuun]

I relate, that's why I made it a life-changing school project

[@Vintage-hj2eh]

​@@MarikyuunYour animations are so cute! You inspired me to draw!

[@El3nour_lovesstuff]

love how in the webtoon the girl just does everything in her power to refuse being a magical girl

[@DustedMoth]

My head instantly going to glitter force LMAO It reignites the passion I had for that show :3

[@zuhaibali7573]

If I work on a magical girl project, I know what the characters and everything will be like: -There’s the protagonist and her friends becoming magical girls, but not all the girls in the team are Japanese, some are from American, and I bet one’s English (as in British) & one’s French -There’s the protagonist’s crush to boyfriend turns out to be a wise dashing handsome vigilante (or two boyfriends that the protagonist is in a live triangle, but she can go dibs on both of them) -There’s the companion who’s an autistic boy or something for example -There’re no monsters to stand in their way, only monstrous bosses who serves the main antagonist and their minions, just like those bosses and those foot soldiers from Power Rangers -They got batons or wands that can become sceptres to staffs which shoot magical beams, not weapons like in Puella Magi Madoka Magica -They’ve been bestowed with enchanted superhuman abilities and fighting skills just like in Pretty Cure -Unlike most magical girl stories, when it comes to transformations, the outfits never the only thing, their hair can change too, just like in Pretty Cure -It can be a high fantasy, but inspiring, heartwarming, peaceful, happy, fun and loveable -Just like on Sailor Moon and Pretty Cure, they will befriend with newcomers in their team and backups to take part into fighting evil So like, what da ya think, huh?

[@DominikaHare]

You will probably need to tighten everything down If you wanna pitch it. Be more specific, focus more on your inspirations rather than your comparisons. Unless you are actively trying to compete for the same target demographic. If it is a show. You should probably think of the overall plot If it is an overarching story. If it is episodic, you should have a structure and present an example episode. Remember. We all have ideas, but not all off them are good, and not everyone is able to pull trough until they are crystallized. Not to begin talking about deadlines, budgets, crew, self publishing costs and advertisement. But as I said, anyone has ideas, and some are anble to make them come true. Right now your "pitch" is to loose to be able to attract attention. But everything starts somewhere. If it is a manga or comic, it would be easier to get it off the ground. But If you aren't a professional writer or artist I doubt the publishing house will let your pitch through. Damn, writing on mobile is a nightmare. I miss having wifi and a computer. Anyways, maybe try something simple like a black and white fanzine with a limited run to test the waters, and see where your creative journey leads you from there :D

[@HoshiNoAxo]

Mari dancing in the bg at 3:17 was kinda funny lmao

[@kakyoinshikito466]

SPLOON FAN SPOTTED!!!

[@alvvaysforever]

3:16 the little mari dancing in the corner 😭 Edit: 5:12 no because why do I love her :’)

[@L_edrops]

Pilot was soo good! The details and quality is literally amazing, so excited for the rest of the manga if ever it continues~

[@ViolinArtistry]

LOVE YOUR ART SM!! I'D LOVE TO READ YOUR MANGA/COMIC!!!!

[@sourlilylilja]

I love the little tiny versions of you!!

[@blockeontheleafeon]

Same. Chibi versions of characters are always cute.

[@LeafuuLee]

I love the pipsqueak model im gonna go cry myself to sleep

[@PaigeDent]

The designs look amazing!! I'm a huge fan of Mahou Shojo anime, and you nailed it! (Fujiko is my fave BTW)

[@NathanGaming395ngGamer]

Honestly being able to get lucky with putting a OC magical girl comic in a graphical design is insane

[@MissSun23]

I'd love to see you redesign them! Even as sketches or something, itd be so cute yo see how you'd approach their diversity, which i agree is very important!

[@hannaalt]

Nice to see our queen upload again ✨ Edit: not Mari dancing in the corner at 3:15 🤣

[@gabrip7]

This is so so amazing And for the designs, I wouldn't think it's bad to make designs like this because now you do have the realization of the importance in representation, this is also part of your growth and something you should be proud. Your character were great and I'm sure that you can do better now, but they were what you could do at the time and they already have some representation. And "No one wants to hear about the research you are all are here for the drawings" LIES I want to hear the explanations of everything, specially the collors and if they are indeed the colors if they are the inspiration of just Tokyo mew mew or other things. Also I love typography.... But yeah, congrats on your work, it's amazing to see your evolution over time.

[@aiko_art-]

10:15 “The MariVerse” Or, better yet… ✨The Kyuuniverse✨

[@BigLord]

This feels like the perfect epilogue to your master's thesis, imo! Or at least a very good reflection of what you did and achieved with it. NGL I would love to see you continue working on webcomics because they look amazing... Buuuut I also know they're a whole lotta work, and it's just way more feasible to focus your efforts on what you're doing right now. Which is fine! I'm kinda expecting to see CMYQ fanart to pop-up here and there 😊

[@fraise-ob7it]

Yay. I really needed this. You're probably the best art youtuber✨️

[@rilaraa8623]

3:49 GOOD WEBTOON TASTES

[@ILoveChicken2021]

YEAHH IKR

[@cringetea7702]

FRR

[@RemiLaux]

what r the titles 🥲

[@NOLEEIN]

​@RemiLaux I know one of them, which is the one on the right, it's called Seasons of Blossom (I recommend reading it, it's my favourite webtoon of all time, and I've read lots!)

[@mollipop_art]

Oh my gosh, that sounds like such a fun school project!! 💖💖 I want to read your dissertation now lol 😂

[@Marikyuun]

Unfortunately it's fully in portuguese, so most people won't understand it :(

[@Lil_aanimee]

2:50 Smug Mari face

[@Bluuze]

I made a manga in grade 4 and i think i sold it to one of my friends for 6$💀💀💀IT WAS NOT GOOD BRO THERE WAS LIKE A GOOD 14 PAGES AT MOST😭😭😭

[@Veeni_S]

Love loving art stories sososososo much;3

[@pra0223]

As soon as I finished the video I straight up downloaded it, as I'm really curious about your work and am in the process of making a mahou shoujo story myself! I'll read it right away, thanks a lot for putting it out there for free!

[@-2starx-__]

I red the webtoon, and its amazing !! I look forward to if there's gonna be a next episode, not pushing you to do it though... But if you really want to, give it a try !

[@jozyyu]

REMARRIED EMPRESS AND THAT KNIGHT WEBTOON MENTIONED!!! 😻😻🔥

[@ceciliainsaurralde9926]

I've had a story of my own for years that I created first based on the magical girl genre 'cause I was obsessed! This year I'm trying to go back to those roots to further develop that project, so this video certainly helped me see that I definitely need to do more research on the subject. Also, awesome that you could turn something you love into your thesis!

[@Chennyixuann]

On the topic of representation, even before you mentioned it, seeing Mei Ying and Xiao Gou as characters with chinese names is already such a heartwarming sight to see for me, since I don't see much Chinese characters in media that isn't based around chinese culture

[@MissSun23]

It's such a good point you're bringing up! Isn't Mei Ying outfit (with the round cut out in the chest area) inspired by chinese fashion too?

[@ori747]

now i want to read the theory!! it sounds interesting

[@Soapstand]

OML ITS LITERALLY GLITTER FORCE I LOVE ITTT 9:17 ❤❤❤❤

[@schmingette]

I just realised the little Mari doing the California girl dance lol

[@ArtistNoodlePuff]

How can Marikyuun be so freaking cool, the designs, lite, you inspired me to draw so much that my art style is based off yours. I spent a long time studying artists I liked so I can enprove my art, and you were the person I studied most ❤️

[@mediaskipstone3096]

3:21 the lil dancin mari 🥹

[@str3berry]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE IDEA OF THE PROTAGONIST AS A GIRL WHO HATE CLICHE

[@veethebeaniest]

0:27 WARIKYUUN REPRESENTATION :D

[@Soflower_102]

Yay the secret comic you said about in the live 🤭🤭

[@lemonywolf]

3:49 OMGG SEASONS OF BLOSSOM!! THAT WAS THE FIRST WEBTOON I READ AND MY FAVOURITEE

[@STAROCiDE]

Good video! Love the usage of Ace Attorney and Omega Strikers music!

[@cobeyluong842]

3:32 I would love to see some Touhou art in your new style ❤❤❤

[@espresso5990]

The character designs are so cute please!!

[@Jimmy--Little]

4:15 character on the right looks like if the Touhou characters Ringo + Byakuren Hijiri had a child. Nice design!

[@gaminggoof1542]

Wow cool story. I like how you were able to draw anime and such for your art grades.

[@purplemismagius28]

Winx was the show that turned me onto the magical girl genre🥰

[@Raylongleg]

I didn’t know that you made your own Magical Girl comic Mari and it’s fantastic about what you can as an illustrator and I really enjoyed this video and I can’t wait to see more long form content.

[@BeanCavender]

I love your comic the characters are so cute!And CMYQN is a hilarious name I love it!

[@Tanuki_Berry]

AAAA IM SO HAPPY THAT WE BOTH LIKE THE WAY THE KNIGHT LIVES AS A LADY AND LIKE WIND ON A DRY BRANCH

[@sitelenco]

this whole video gave me lots of inspo and motivation to continue a book i'm writing, you're epic as heck Mari!! kudos from Brazil ^^ 💛💛

[@bit0494]

Is "CMYQ'n" a reference to "CMYK", the acronym for "Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Key (Black)"? Anyway, I loved the story and character designs of your comic!! Great job :D

[@KM-xp1nt]

A video where you redesign your characters would be so nice I think!! I think they're very cute but you're right that they lack diversity, so I'd be really interested in seeing how you'd redesign them now in 2024 ♥

[@galaxyjam3742]

YOU LITERALLY DID WHAT I DID IN MY HIGHSCHOOL ART STUDIES BUT WITH JUNJI ITO!!! (And mine was smaller scale and wasn't a comic, just heavily inspired)

[@Diorstarzz]

I honestly want to do graphic designing, or something that has to do with art. It's a scary thing to think about honestly becausewhat if I don't make it? What if I mess something up? I know I'll have to get over these kinds of fears at some point, but I'll try doing my best and do what I can do, you are honestly an inspiration to me and I just want to thank you.

[@Marikyuun]

I think failing can happen in any sort of field, and while art is definitely more volatile, a strong portfolio and ability to stick to deadlines is all that matters imo! Best of luck 🤞🍀

[@Diorstarzz]

Thank you so much, this will help out a ton! I'll start trying to get school work done by due date just to make it a habit for when I deal with deadlines in the future

[@Diorstarzz]

@@Marikyuun again, thank you.

[@OurpleChan]

I WANT TO MAKE A COMIC TOO happy that you are working on yours!!! :DDD

[@TheBorb...]

9:43 I love how the uwu was used 😂

[@defokochu]

2:07 OMOCAT? I love omoriiii

[@samuelyoung3911]

3:15 HELP WITH THE DANCING MARIKYUUN

[@DefeatedPwolf55]

Yeah. Soooo Can have that A+ for MY Digital art class?

[@DaikiPT]

I too get the uncontrollable urge to California Girls when talking about graphical and editorial design

[@pearl_hanni]

Your art inspires me!

[@Nightmare_707]

I love from a knight to lady and lalins curse !!!

[@Cocoroisme]

omg Mari I love your work (also 9:17 palette town as in Pokémon ???) ❤❤❤

[@siayiqin643]

3:15 Why is there a tiny Mari in the corner dancing 💀💀💀

[@kuroyuu츠즈린]

3:48 A Knight to a Lady mentioned 😭💚

[@joshuawizard2027]

Im actually starting work on a magical girl comic myself. 🤣

[@yongbokbae]

I remember i use to make a comic when i was 8 and the comic was a puss in Boots theme and i brought it to school showing it to my friends 😭😭

[@krabkrab_]

Please please redesign the characters!!! i would loveeee to see how you’d create them now!

[@Sakura_Bloom16]

My biggest Flex is getting straight A's all year without paying attention and just drawing 👍

[@Sweetest.Pian0]

7:49 i would pay 10M just to see a show abt her

[@ThecherryblossomXxspace-cg1qf]

3:15 little marikyuun dancing

[@ThecherryblossomXxspace-cg1qf]

And 10:15 is lamooo silly

[@therainbowrose5]

PLEASE REDESIGN THEM!! I WANT TO SEE YOUR IMPROVED VERSIONS OF THESE CHARACTERS!! 💓💓

[@kaiyaverda]

3:15 mini Marikyuun dancing??!!!

[@MariyaD-e7b]

Love how Mari was talking about sanrio but just randomly switched to a sponser :D

[@MariyaD-e7b]

Why is there a little Mari dancing in the corner?

[@aimeebintang]

i actually would like to hear Mari rambling about the magical girl genre

[@3DNJI]

ai meu deus 😭 entrei neste canal por curiosidade e descobri que já te vi na games week e que comprei stickers teus HAHDHAH eu não fazia a mínima ideia que tinhas um canal ou algo do tipo. Provavelmente não te lembras de mim mas foi um enorme prazer falar contigo! A tua arte está cada vez melhor!

[@Marikyuun]

O meu canal foi criado depois dessa Games Week, por acaso! Obrigada pelo apoio 💖

[@Bluesleepypenguin]

I need to see a video about redesining this girlies

[@vajavajush]

i wanna make something big and cool like this someday!! youre such an inspiration :)

[@worthlesslump]

oh! you're like my sister ! she's a also a graphic designer! she's also a fashion designer! ^_^

[@amyagnes87gaming]

9:32 Yep ur right ever magic girl anime is like that 💀

[@celeste_isnotastar]

OMOCAT MENTIONED?! OMORI REFERENCE?! MY IDOL MENTIONED?! (me and omocat have the same birthday rehehehehe) 3:31 is the 2015 art piece IB? From the horror game of the same name????

[@Murderoustranscat]

The town in it is called pallete town

[@TheRealLilyOfTheValley]

BATTLE IRIS THEME IN THE BG. Fixation unlocked

[@FemmeRose]

A big flex is going to normal school and art school!

[@FeatherDustrr]

The comics start sounds so much like glitter force or glitter force doki doki, I forgot which one is the one where the pink haired girl is the princess😭

[@M1K0tO_K1r4_DuLl]

My sense in anything else: My sense in colour theory: “COLOUR CLASH?!?!?! NO PROBLEM!!!!!!! ADD WHITE OR YELLOW 😇😇😇😇😇😇”

[@100dragonssGenshin]

When you showed the part of you drawing Bennett I somehow knew just from the face that it was him😂😂😂

[@jualmaenriquerodriguezalon9666]

Your alter ego as a chemist is basically Penny from Warioware, "She's got her hair tied up in braids, And glasses perched up on her face"

[@nicholasmanibusan1380]

Parts of your comic series lore might kinda remind me of Kirby 64 and Right back at ya

[@themothster]

THE GREAT ACE ATTORNEY MUSIC CAUGHT ME OFF GUARD IN THE BEST WAY AAA!!!

[@Vembie]

Lalin's Curse... I loved that webtoon but it's so sad it never got a season 2 :(

[@WohaoG]

warning for 2:44 I can't tell if that picture specifically is but Adobe stock is like 70% AI "art" (more like imagery) nowadays so probably don't use anything from them. That aside, I love the concept of it. Like Magical Girl FF7.

[@clairehoefer5809]

I wonder what ROTTMNT Donatello would look like in your art style.

[@artchip-_-]

i read the comic! its so cute:)

[@Plowkhie]

downloaded it its good im almost done reading

[@namman45]

YOU MUST COMPLETE IT OR I WILL....... CRY!!!!!

[@N1kodelic]

Heeeeey, like last year i asked this question on a stream and she showed us this comic, i had forgotten

[@iltifonehaiyan3823]

I got rejected from art school...