Koyoharu Gotōge (Artist Analysis)

Been awhile since my last Artist Analysis. This time, looking Koyoharu Gotoge.
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[@Guyverman01]

From what I hear, she plans to make her next manga a sci-fi romantic comedy. Sounds like we might be in for a later-day Urusei Yatsura.

[@mcreemuffins]

Haven’t heard that but it’s they not she

[@outcastedalonzo8085]

@@mcreemuffins Gotoge goes by She/her, did she recently go by say her pronouns were they/them?

[@Lordy-Lord]

I hope she doesn't end it early this time, demon slayer ended way too quickly

[@MahiMahi-yu5jo]

The way Gotoge toggles between incredible details to silly doodles is utterly mindboggling. It makes her work unique

[@mcreemuffins]

They*

[@Eheiou]

@@mcreemuffinscorrecting someone and fucking up is crazy🤣

[@yeontanseyebrows5588]

@@Eheiouhow’d they fuck up? From my understanding Gotoge prefers being referred to with gender neutral language

[@phistoltv5196]

Kinda like Togashi

[@somefan9138]

I love Koyoharu Gotoge's artstyle, I find the Traditional Japanese aesthetic really pretty, and it just really fits with Kny and its Taisho era setting. Although sometimes I find the colors to be a little saturated (maybe bc their using copic markers) The fact that Gotoge isn't afraid to mix with patterns and different colors schemes is what gives their characters such a unique and playful charm. (like I didnt know how pink and green can look so nice together!) It inspired me a lot with my own art too and what also encouraged me to develop a more detailed and colorful artstyle.

[@jeufemforro2836]

Pink is basically a lighter shade of red and red's opposite color is green so that why it looks so good!

[@somefan9138]

@@jeufemforro2836 agreed, complimentary colors are very nice and artists should play around with it more!

[@surajkarki3511]

Her artstyle is so good it reminds me of ancint Japanese art traditional one of the best in terms of story telling

[@mcreemuffins]

Their*

[@Lordy-Lord]

She did set it during the taisho era so it makes sense

[@lowie2840]

3:23 THAT SCARED ME SO BAD but i’m not surprised 😭😂

[@kl3321]

gotoge's artwork is amazing. Fits the story of KnY so well.

[@veljaycopalmes506]

the art style is really beautiful

[@bruggergang9543]

I really enjoy your artist analysis videos, could you possibly analyze Tsutomu Nihei's art? It would be very interesting to see your take on how his art has evolved from BLAME! to APOSIMZ.

[@Namukir]

YES! He is definitely on the list of artists that I am going to talk about. I love his work. 😁

[@mcreemuffins]

@@NamukirI know this is 2 years ago but they*

[@linnedarinne]

I discovered your channel today thanks to your video about Sui Ishida, which was great by the way, and I just want to say that your content is awesome and not only entertaining, but also very helpful, espicially since I'm an aspiring artist. Thank you for these videos.

[@Namukir]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you like the content and I'm especially glad that you find it useful!

[@ka5539]

Nice work! Love these artist analysis videos

[@Namukir]

Thank you so much! More is on the way. 😁

[@ka5539]

@@Namukir Looking forward to it!!!

[@t-nl1yc]

Thankyou koyoharu u made me see that villian are all broken heros .opoend my eye sensei.

[@martinaelyse9152]

Your video and the comments I read bring me happiness I love that many people here have noticed how Demon Slayer's art style is very reminiscent of traditional Japanese art! It fits the story very well!!

[@ThePepgirl1234]

Could you analyze Hiroyuki Asada’s art next? Your analysis are very interesting.

[@user-cs7rb9pj9j]

For me the panel work and composition really amaze me, i dont find any boring page in his work

[@Stnning]

2:31 i remenber i was reading the scan and in the commentary it was written at least 10 times THATS WHAT WE LIKE BRO THATS WHAT WE LIKE

[@rocketmanart7964]

The creator of Demon Slayer is actually female

[@michaelcrabbe3722]

No it’s not they’re gender is kept anonymous by the author themselves even Koyoharu Gotoge itself is just a pen name That being said the kanji characters in Koyoharu Gotoge's name are commonly used for male names traditionally, the kanji characters 鬼 (ki) and 頭 (atama) are more commonly associated with male names in Japanese. 鬼 (ki) means "demon" or "ogre," which can connote strength or power, often traits associated with male figures in folklore and mythology. 頭 (atama) means "head," which is a neutral term but is often used in masculine contexts, such as leadership or authority Gotoge or 葛葉 don’t have a specific gender association though So while it has male implied characters it seems to also lean towards neutral associations All of this to say that it’s best not to jump the gun on wether they’re female or male especially since the author does not seem

[@tyresselittle747]

I like koyoharu gotoge artwork her drawing like old japanese style paintings like the great wave one

[@sulkingmonsters3916]

No one Knows Koyoharu Gotoge's gender...so it's better if you use 3rd person..

[@zainanis2585]

@@sulkingmonsters3916 Alot of people are stating that the art style of this manga is bad. Honestly, I don't see any problems with the art style. It looks great.

[@Sora_official_mangaka]

@@sulkingmonsters3916 no she's a girl

[@amymusa2]

@@Sora_official_mangaka where does it says it??

[@Sora_official_mangaka]

@@amymusa2 just look it up wym?

[@treasureitall]

Demon slayer is a really good manga/anime and i wish it continued

[@Lordy-Lord]

The manga art for the most part is decent, I like the stylized way she draws characters and demons, but sometimes the line work looks blotchy and the choreography is confusing, ufotable's did a really good job polishing and bringing out the true potential of the art style

[@HTMangaka]

Isn't Koyoharu a woman? I might be wrong about that, but everyone always calls her a "she". =\

[@bloodnessx]

funny thing (actually not funny), demon slayer was supposed to be way more dark (ironic), so the editor told him directly that he should change things up to make it more ''breath-able '' for the readers

[@totallyshorts4920]

I think the One Piece Anime’s NEW artstyle and animation is a Rival to the DS Anime.BUT probably not in pacing

[@AthenianOwl44]

I read the first 2 manga and ordered the box set, coming before Thanksgiving. Haven't watched the anime because I want to leave some creativity to reading the manga, I am excited!

[@MangaBear]

Could you do yoshrio togashi? Btw I subbed

[@Trex_Matcha]

i think the obanai is inspired from the guy in monju shiro kyodai

[@TheArtOfJman]

great video! keep at it bro!

[@hollowify_tensa_zangetsu]

Hehe best/popular series have one thing in common and that's Tite Kubo bleach. JJK, demon slayer,Black Clover, Assassination Classroom and more need I go on

[@user-cs7rb9pj9j]

And yet people continue to spread hates over popular manga and anime, they trying to be edgy,

[@thisrandomdude_]

What a great video! I loved the analysis. There really isn't any other video like this on KZbin at the moment. I do wish you went a little more in-depth with the art though, there's a lot of other things that could be talked about but oh well. By the way, your probably already know this but the title and thumbnail format of your videos isn't very SEO-optimized. Veritasium has made 2 really good videos about "clickbait", I recommend checking them out. I really hope that your videos get the attention they deserve! Best of luck, mate :D

[@iokhufu]

hey great analysis! would be great to see a hirohiko araki analysis though 😁

[@BloodyShedProductions]

Great video, you should do one for Gege Akutami

[@plusultrafan1174]

I feel like the track is a little loud and it hard to hear what your saying

[@neotheopocketpens3560]

It’s a she

[@archieevans5155]

No. They wish to keep their gender private

[@lowa1436]

@@archieevans5155 she wish* She isn't an object

[@relife3348]

the author of demon slayer is a women

[@sof247]

Gotouge uses they/them pronouns

[@KhayJayArt]

I didn't know they were nonbinary! Thanks for letting us know!

[@adrianamarcelabohorquezmor7061]

Gotuge is not a female author?

[@boiwhathellboi2724]

@@KhayJayArt an employee had disclosed gotouge is a woman but they (gotouge) are not comfortable with she/her he/him pronouns

[@grzyruth9205]

they/them my balls

[@SummusPrinceps]

@@KhayJayArt not strictly non-binary, they could just be doing it for privacy reasons.

[@undertaker9991]

I think the Moe art style denies the moody tone it was going for. At times they kinda look like rainbowy midgets. The scale of the characters sizes are kinda generic.

[@MikkiRinni]

This is extremely late but you got her pronouns wrong

[@user-ty4re2nm7g]

Koyoharu gotogue is trash

[@yoariku1]

Looking into the comments, I am quite surprised I am the only one who does not like it. And as someone who came from the anime was absolutely disappointed of how dull it looks.

[@annadilorenzo794]

In my opimion this manga sucks both artwise and storywise comodo you do a video about the artistic evolution for a manga that really deserves it: baki the grappler

[@T_E_G]

Do it yourself

[@Niko-wn4gn]

@@T_E_G 🤡

[@naes_n]

You know how to draw?

[@lowa1436]

Everyone can draw better then the artist from demon slayer

[@naes_n]

@@lowa1436 then why don't you show us just how good u are..........look I'm not trying to say the art is the best but ain't no way I'm going to go diss someone else's effort

[@Petz1409]

in conclusion: it looks ass and is not worth a single sale

[@Dan-The-First]

At this point Just say you hate demon slayer