Shinichi Sakamoto, manga creation in the digital era

[@ShinigamiXZEROX]

I've always had this naive concept that Manga artists (or any person good at drawing) would be able to draw anything from the top of their head. After watching this, i realised that they actually keep a ton a reference material and use it as much as possible. The dedication and amount of work that goes into each page is dumbfounding, the fact that people usually read through them in like 10 seconds it's just criminal.

[@batataComPolvo]

You should check out the berserk chapter wher ethe author talks. He has so much material around himself because he tries to get inspired by what older artists got inspired on. Going to the roots takes a ton of hard work and you need a lot of material expecially when making something that is realistic or makes sense.

[@marcvsahlal-khatwa5460]

There's a documentary somewhere on YT that covers the professional and personal life (or lack there of) of a famous manga artist(mb its even on this channel). To cut a long story short: As per tradition, in a hyper-competitive market the Japanese workers are kinda expected to hyper-achieve at the job, whatever that job may be. So, for literal decades he sacrificed any semblance of a life outside THE WORK. Demonstrating almost inhuman levels of dedication & iron-like discipline, he somehow managed to do THE WORK for as long as he did... until one day he could NO MORE. He came to hate the one thing he ever loved, and was passionate about, his artistic process, his art. Burn-Out - they call it. And as I understand it, it's not a very uncommon occurrence in the Big-Manga-Industry,. p.s. by the end of the film I was left feeling depressed and inspired at the same time, it was weird. 10/10 highly recommended p.p.s. sorry but nope. can't recall the title nor the name of the Artist, i tryed...

[@theanimelibarian7881]

I keep telling people every artist use reference and people need to get over this false notion reference is bad

[@Lydomina]

From my observations and experiences, there are 3 types of professional artists: 1. An artist who, after coming up with a composition themselves, takes their own photography(or works straight from a live model) and copies in major details from those photos into the final pieces. 2. An artist who literally only *refers* to their references to help them remember the parts or characteristics of whatever they are drawing without copying anything in directly(e.g. pulling up medical images to remember how many ribs there are for their undead skeleton warrior). 3. An artist who studies thoroughly anything they intend to draw, but almost never has reference open while drawing. There is a 4th type, but I consider them more designers than artists per se since the art is not the product for the consumption of the general public, and that is concept artists who photo bash or paint over 3D. This type of work has extremely tight deadlines, and the "art" is only meant to help the rest of the team build the real final product, i.e. video games and films.

[@AccelSternritter]

I usually take my time to aprecciate every page.

[@daftcruz]

This guy is one of the few mangakas that really know how to use the digital medium. Which is why his works are so similar to mangas completely made on paper.

[@jmcg85]

If Miura learns Sakamoto's workflow I'm sure he won't take another 20 years to finish Berserk...

[@djjimmaster8261]

was going to say this, couldn't believe it was digital at first! reference images and multiple artists working on a page at the same time too, taking full advantage of the medium

[@pearce7709]

@@jmcg85 lol yall smoking crack if you think Miura is ever gonna start doing things digital or employ assistents

[@daftcruz]

@@jmcg85 Miura is my favorite mangaka,he is brutally good,but indeed,he needs to learn how to properly work with digital software. I hope what you've said happens to him,otherwise we'll need to struggle a "little" more. :/

[@daftcruz]

@@pearce7709 Actually he supposedly appears to be drawing in digital mediums since chapter 342,according to some people (from skullknight forum). Although he needs more time to adapt with it. He is also working with his "Studio Gaga",though I don't know for sure how many people work him.

[@krisnicoletamayo2320]

Still sad that he's not that famous for his works he needs recognition

[@genesistaday9571]

Name of manga in the Thumbnail?

[@birdseeds200]

@@genesistaday9571 innocent

[@iliveinsideyourhouse3943]

I hope the climber got more recognition. It's a mind f*kery masterpiece

[@8chickenrollsstackedontopo150]

His works are more of a cult-hit type of manga, its not mainstream but its definitely well-known

[@jesseware4682]

Innocent is an extremely popular manga.

[@Cafeston]

I love Japanese artists' take on western history. It's always extravagant, over the top, free from the constraints of history. From Software does that too with their worlds. Fascinating.

[@thusspakevespasian5587]

Having read Innocent and being a history student, I can tell you the 18th century French were every bit as extravagant as portrayed in the manga. The Rococo period period in art and design is famous for it's ludicrous levels of embellishment on all manner of items, to the point where modern westerners often find the stuff ugly.

[@noxian3006]

The way some manga and anime exaggerates there scenes are just simply fun to watch

[@botero01]

100%

[@iliveinsideyourhouse1367]

I remember reading history manga about mongolia where they used giant humans as a weapons and how it affected the human history. Weird shit.

[@419chris419]

If you think about it, any bi-cultural adaption has been great. Western take on asian culture/history and vise versa.

[@sungahymn]

I like how, while Sakamoto-sensei was discussing on his avoidance of onomatopoeia, the shots in the video soundlessly showcased the cafe's barista tinkering with cups and canisters and pouring water through a paper filter, emphasizing what he was saying in the moment and the power of human imagination in concert with visual stimulation. An excellent toco toco production, as always.

[@aus-li]

Ya, that really inspired me not to use text for sounds, lol. I'll keep it in mind for the future :)

[@isma2879]

Good eye for details

[@returneefromthemoon]

for short, leave it to the readers' imagination. similar to when writing novel, you don't write *crash* *bazinga* or some sort, don't tell but show what happen to maximize the immersive experience to the utmost limit.

[@mayuhmetal]

@@returneefromthemoon I SNORTED LFMDMA CRASH BAZINGA

[@KamuiJJang]

The part where he went to a shrine to pray for the dead because his work deals with the lives of others completely stuns me. I never even thought about that, offering prayers to fictional characters - but I guess that's how he honors humanity. Other than the impressiveness of his work, which I found mindblowing, I was so touched by his work ethics, his consciousness about himself, and the care that he puts in interacting with others including characters of his mangas. Thank you for such a beautiful short docu. Great video work, great interview, editing, and scores.

[@ArchipelDocumentaries]

Thanks for the kind word!

[@ultimamage3]

If anyone tried that, they'd be ridiculed for "taking fiction so seriously" because "the characters are 2D, not real".

[@emanuelmaldoileacont8253]

@@ultimamage3 it s pretty stupid tho

[@Liz-with-a-smile]

Pretty sure he was talking about the real people who inspired his works, not the fictional characters.

[@MP-zx8ig]

Most of the characters and main events in the story were based on real things and people

[@apooooooon97]

イノサン見た時、まさかこんな美しい漫画があるなんて、と衝撃を受けました　さらに週刊連載という衝撃、笑　敬意を込めて、友達に勧める時は、''週刊絵画''と伝えてました

[@faith9505]

More Than a Miracle The queen of Sheba will also stand up against this generation on judgment day and condemn it, for she came from a distant land to hear the wisdom of Solomon. Now someone greater than Solomon is here-but you refuse to listen. -Matthew 12:42- Have you ever thought that if you could do a miracle, then your non-Christian friends would believe? If that is what it would take, then God would do it. The religious leaders asked Jesus for a miraculous sign, but He told them, “Only an evil, adulterous generation would demand a miraculous sign; but the only sign I will give them is the sign of the prophet Jonah. For as Jonah was in the belly of the great fish for three days and three nights, so will the Son of Man be in the heart of the earth for three days and three nights” Matthew 12:39-40) At the same time Jesus refused a sign, He promised a sign. He refused the sign they wanted, which would have had no effect on them. But He promised the only sign that could truly impact and change them. Jesus was telling them, “Someone greater than Jonah is here. And I’m offering forgiveness.” While Jonah came preaching God’s judgment, Jesus came preaching God’s mercy and grace. Jonah was disobedient, but Jesus was obedient. Jonah preached to one city, but Jesus came for the entire world. Then Jesus continued, “The queen of Sheba will also stand up against this generation on judgment day and condemn it, for she came from a distant land to hear the wisdom of Solomon. Now someone greater than Solomon is here-but you refuse to listen” (verse 42) The queen of Sheba was not Jewish, but she came to Jerusalem seeking the wisdom of the great King Solomon. She made a grueling 1,200-mile journey to hear what he had to say, because she desperately wanted to hear truth. In essence Jesus was saying, “You should know better than to ask for a sign. You should know what is true and what is right.” We can’t help but draw a parallel to our own nation. We should know better. Our country was built on biblical precepts. The first book in our public school system was the Bible. Our laws were based on biblical principles. But today we can’t even post the Ten Commandments in a classroom. As we see anarchy in the streets and violence spreading across our society, people are crying out for a return to family values. But we need more than family values; we need the morality those values are based on. And then we need the spirituality that morality is based on. We can’t have morality without spirituality, because who determines what is moral and immoral? We must have a set of standards, and we find them in the pages of Scripture. Jesus was saying to the religious leaders, “So you want a sign? Here it is. I’m going to die on the cross and rise from the dead. That is your sign.” The sign our unbelieving friends and family need to know about is that Jesus died on the cross for them and rose from the dead. This is what we need to proclaim. It’s the greatest sign of all

[@hoshiuno7530]

okay so after watching I started reading innocent, I was really hooked with the story for many days until I stopped. Not because I don't like the manga anymore but it's honestly so, I don't know how to call it but it really sucks you in. I didn't realize that I was starting to talk with my friends about chopping people's heads off and many execution methods until my friend pointed me out in this new obsession. The manga is beautiful but at the same time terrifying, I was obsessed to read it to the point that I would neglect doing my assignments. So I stopped reading it, i realize that for my age the amount of violence is not for me but damn the art is just too good.

[@ArchipelDocumentaries]

This made us smile :) Hope you read the manga until the end though! (Including Innocent Rouge)

[@frendocanda9928]

The Climber, his other work about mountain climbing is not that brutal but inspiring and becoming a masterpiece in my heart.

[@ruealexandriasullivan3084]

Where did you buy the manga in English

[@laoyue5924]

@@ruealexandriasullivan3084 i don't think it's licensed in english

[@tokyopp]

humans are no made for excesses, pornography, violence, extreme gore in excess can desensitize you to the point where you no longer see it as something extreme or radical, you get used to it, but it can affect your mental health, affect your relationship with other people or even yourself, it can affect how you see other people and reality. i am like you i don't pursue things in excess or extremes, everything that goes into your mind stays there forever, the mind is like a pc, you need to be selfish and careful about what you put in.

[@ArchipelDocumentaries]

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[@jap9539]

Please do Takayuki Takeya!. He's one of famous sculptor in Japan, His works are amazing!

[@nikosorf4250]

Keep up the great work!

[@SebastienFruity]

Merci

[@OtroRandomPasando]

Spanish?

[@selenearts4933]

Thanks for the subtitles in Brazilian Portuguese.

[@Hiruma_]

I've never read anything by Sakamoto-sensei, but I think I'll give Innocent a read. The art is so amazingly beautiful and the way he communicates the beauty of reality is so unique. It's like watching a movie on paper. Especially that dismembering scene with the violin strings.. wow. Thank you for your work, Archipel!

[@sloaneday78]

I've been reading Innocent since 2016, and I can truly say that it's one of those series that just sticks itself in your mind and doesn't let go. The way he portrays the tearful cruelty and beauty of humans is just indescribable 💜

[@jeffli6053]

read kokou no hito first, it's more thrilling and less historical based. Same author but the tone and style is very different.

[@carol.q]

please read! not just the art is amazing but the story is also very good!

[@ArchipelDocumentaries]

Thank you and we definitely invite you to read Innocent and Sakamoto's other works as well!

[@RebelianAngie]

i started reading innocent in 2016 as well and the amount of gruesome scenes and fucked up shit portrayed there made my stomach turn and gave me nausea so i stopped reading it thinking 'i wonder what kinda fucked up person wrote this manga' now years later im here like yeah.... indeed fucked up but i can see the artistry and his vision n wheres he's coming from. but the series is definitely not for faint of heart, not my cup of tea tho i do respect his work. i think i might try kokou no hito as the other person here suggested.

[@bloodyidit4506]

I think the lack of onomatopoeia in his work is an excellent choice for such an elegant, light style, it really suits him and his team and allows his and their art to be on full display. When I look at their manga, it feels like a haze of pleasant snow.

[@pc-9826]

Japanese mangas are better than American comics

[@887frodo]

@@pc-9826lmao… boy… Alan Moore did the “no onomatopoeia” thing with V for Vendetta back when doing it was considered a cardinal sin. I’m not gonna tell you comics are better than mangas because I’m a grown adult that has consumed enough media to avoid falling into hyperbole… but feel free to draw your own conclusions

[@sudekantanr5455]

I've always had a dream about making my own manga when I was a 16 year old high-school girl. And suddenly before I even start, I gave up. Cause I instantly realized that I wasn't enough. I mean not "good" enough. I was just not enough by myself. I had no cultural experience, drawing experience, any anatomy knowledge or any ability to keep the story moving on. So, I'm now 20 year old college girl and I still want to create that manga that I've dreamt of. Still, I struggle with all the thing I've said before. But now, I'm starting to figure out how to solve them. Basically, by walking right through them. If I can't draw faces from different angles, then I need references. If I can't design a room for my main character, then I need references. Always use references, If you need then copy it! It's always for your improvement. From my eyes and the people from the comment section's eyes, he seems like a person who is fullfilled with everything. He can draw, he can use his imagination and he uses his creativity for his storylines. But he always seeks inspiration and always uses references, maybe less than before. But he still uses them. My Art teacher in college passed away 3 months ago. He was that kind of person who was loved by everyone. Who was respected and his lessons were saving our lives. He always said us to "COPY! DON'T BE ASHAMED OF, COPY UNTIL YOU LEARN IT! IF YOU NEED THOUSAND TIMES TO LEARN IT THEN JUST DO IT FOR THOUSAND TIMES! COPY TILL YOU DON'T NEED." It was his perspective about references. Sakamoto-sensei reminded me of him. I really miss you Faruk Atalayer. You will always be loved and never be forgotten.

[@ArchipelDocumentaries]

Thanks for sharing your story, wishing you all the best.

[@lbn6486]

I will say this to anyone aspiring to write something, be it a manga or a novel, READ READ READ. If you want to create a serious, no bullshit story like AoT, Berserk, Monster, history helps a lot. Read what you want to write about, analyze characters of famous works, expose yourself to other cultures through books or songs or even KZbin. Knowledge is key when it comes to good writing and obviously you'll need to grow your own creative skills as well.

[@BudderChezMC]

If you need help with story telling- i suggest watching videos by abbie emmons! She breaks up the science of storytelling really really well! I've recently started a webtoon and I'm close to your age so don't give up!

[@Scrub_Lord-en7cq]

@@lbn6486 I like how you called AoT bs

[@chiefpurrfect8389]

As an aspiring comic artist around that age, I feel that. I too gave up before I even started for years because of those same insecurities. I'd mask them with the delusion that drawing is really just a hobby to me, just a way to kill time every now then. That's why I don't have to try, that's why it shouldn't hurt when the things I make don't measure up to my standards. At some point I had to realize that there's nothing that scares me more than art, because there's nothing I love more than art. I put it away during some of the worst times of my life and I only ever got out of them once I picked up my pencils and brushes again. I dropped out of college last year to pursue my art (in whichever ways it manifests) and while I wouldn't recommend it for everyone, I don't regret it for a second. I'm no longer worried for my art itself so much, I've still got long ways to go but ever since I took it seriously and found my learning style, I'm confident in my ability to improve. The one lingering insecurity is that of lacking life experience for which I feel like there's only so much I can do so quickly. But to keep this short and sweet, I've concluded that no matter how grand and intricate some of the stories I want to tell are, it's best to start off small and focused in order to do them justice. For example, there are two of my projects that I can see myself realistically starting off with; one is a little comic with short chapters intimately focused on two characters and their psychology/interactions. My hope is that it will familiarize me with the creative process in a beginner-friendly, easily-manageable small scale; writing characters- keeping track of their motivations and dynamics- and the technical aspects of it- its visual direction, panel layout etc. Once I start with that and feel a little more confident in myself, I plan to write a short series, hoping it will be thematically simple, yet effective. I have very limited experience in pretty much everything, so in order to write something with emotional honesty behind it I decided to begin by writing about something that concerns me personally. I've been thinking a lot about being an adult and growing up and while I don't have all the answers yet, I'd like to explore that through a surrealistic coming of age story with otherworldly visuals. And move from there to telling increasingly more complex and ambitious stories in terms of character, plot, themes etc. Point is, hold onto that manga you want to create but probably work your way up to it one step at the time. It's the one thing I can come up with to combat my fear that I will irrevocably screw over my stories with poor execution due to my lack of experience, even though I think they are great in concept. I'm a firm believer that there's no any one correct way of creating though, so this is just a suggestion should you find any value in it. Best of luck!

[@Ryanin2D]

Kokou no Hito was a manga I kept to myself. It captured the adventure I felt from my own solitude. I needed that story at that time in my life. I am forever grateful for it

[@iliveinsideyourhouse3943]

Yea it kinda likes welcome to nhk but more darker, realistic and climbing mountains.

[@jackripper3429]

Okay

[@FelipeGonzalez-le5jv]

@@iliveinsideyourhouse3943 bro, I think I saw you somewhere else on KZbin. But I'm not sure hehe

[@kingaskeladd5052]

I think I deeply resonate with that manga cause it contains K2, which is in my country

[@elmatafansdepeluchinentert1676]

Ñ

[@alyssagaines5538]

This video is amazing, I've been a fan of his for a while. It's an absolute crime that his manga hasn't been officially published in English because he is a master of the craft. His process with his team is so incredibly efficient

[@ArchipelDocumentaries]

Thank you!

[@zariswesterfield4743]

Mangakalot has it in English if you want to read it.

[@toddshenanigans]

It is available on amazon now

[@sheatatopotato774]

@Leider Tears there was also one in spanish and another in german but no english

[@Numbll]

@@toddshenanigans there's other language except english 😭

[@musashi876]

Archipel, one of the few youtube channels with 100% quality content.

[@leungamy]

Agree!

[@ArchipelDocumentaries]

Thank you, it means a lot.

[@julianbarazzutti7960]

Is my first video, that I’ve watched from this channel, thank you very much. Quality content indeed!!.

[@PiyokoSuper]

I LOVE Innocent, especially Innocent Rouge. Marie is amazing, her bravery and defiance of the old ways and choosing her own path really inspire me

[@Pentefix]

He created a masterpiece that is just as memorable as Berserk. I love this mans style

[@wideeyeddreaming]

His art blew my mind. I'm glad go be reminded of him, Innocent is probably one of the most breathtaking manga I've read

[@sbytheway3957]

イノサン大好きです！！ 漫画ではなく、何か芸術作品を魅せられているような感覚になる素晴らしい作品…

[@ArchipelDocumentaries]

コメントありがとうございます。 日本人がもっといればいいですね！

[@なは-t1p3y]

まじで魅せるですよねw

[@Lilas.Duveteux]

I love Sakamoto's art style. There is something full about it.

[@kjymymi9326]

あんなお洒落なカフェであんなお洒落な漫画描いてるとかやばい イノサンしか読んだことないけどこの人天才ですね、天職ってこういうことなんだなって思う

[@rebelcat9956]

He's one of my favorite mangakas currently. His art is just perfect and so fancy

[@psithkou]

i love how true and genuine his works are. He runs, he visits a shrine, he takes photos to maintain a precise drawing like all he does for his manga is not taken for granted.. love his attitude! love the art 💗💗😍😍😍🤝

[@taki.375]

こんなに普通に真っ当な爽やかな方が、イノサンのようなグロくて美しい作品を描いてしまうのですね。 人間って不思議。（褒めています。）

[@kamisekotoriphy8334]

Could feel the true passion from his talk. No wonder his manga is so real.

[@pau2727]

I rewatch this documentary every now and then. It's so beautiful, Sakamoto sensei is truly an amazing artist. I consider The Climber to be one of the most stunning works of manga to ever be created. It's been years since I read it but the feelings it brought up in me are still fresh. Truly, truly stunning. Thank you Archipel for giving us this glimpse into a great artist's life!

[@andurilguitar]

Cada viñeta en "Innocent" es una obra de arte en sí misma, no he tenido oportunidad de leer sus demás trabajos, pero sin duda alguna Shinichi Sakamoto es un genio.

[@shama211]

Concuerdo contigo

[@deisyupegui2496]

La adaptación al anime sería hermosa

[@sejasdeasotador]

Koukou no hito es una delicia, a mí me encantó. De hecho no sabía que esté artista lo hacía, nunca he leído innocent.

[@luquin945]

@@deisyupegui2496innocent adaptado al anime seria una genialidad tesoro

[@j.v.r3535]

@@deisyupegui2496 dependería mucho del estudio de animación, si fuera de Kyoto Animation, creo que estaría a la par del manga, no sería una copia exacta pero si la más cercana.

[@KremIsis]

I adore him. It's rare, for someone as old as I am, to fall in love completely with an artists's work. I felt in love with イノサン. It's art in its purest form. I would like to add, as a person with a degree in history, I still managed to learn some details I ignored (I belong to a more contemporary field). That hit me. History is an endless well of surprises, most of them horrific. To know certain things might be a source of pain, but it's a form of respect we pay to those who dies so we could live. In this sense, I feel a deep gratitude toward this man. His work really is something.

[@absurd3dworld640]

After a brief hiatus, you are back! Happy to see you mate, you fill my heart with happiness. Just so you know, this is my favorite channel in all of youtube.

[@ArchipelDocumentaries]

We took a short break for holidays, but we are back indeed! Thanks for your comment!

[@zizz46]

漫画との馴れ初めから現在に至るまで、感動しました。 日本を誇る漫画家に感化されて、努力を重ねられて、今の漫画界を引っ張る素晴らしい担い手が生まれたのですね。 画力も圧巻でしたのに、そんな想いも込められているのだと、このチャンネルで知れたのがとても嬉しいです。 どうかこれからも、ご自身のスタンスを崩さないで、求める作品を書き続けて欲しいです。

[@ArchipelDocumentaries]

素敵なコメントありがとうございます。 この素晴らしいアーティストを知るきっかけを与えられ、ちょっと貢献できた気分で嬉しいです。

[@びみ-m5n]

イノサン…めっちゃ絵綺麗すこすぎる

[@ArchipelDocumentaries]

同感です！

[@StarryNel]

Innocent and Innocent Rouge are sooo good. The plot and story’s very interesting and keeps you hooked the whole time. Thank you so much for putting so much work and dedication into this amazing work!!! I enjoyed it every moment!!☺️💙

[@samsmith3343]

One of my absolute favorites! There are few interviews with Sakamoto Shinichi, and none that have given so much insight into his process for 'Innocent'. This was a treat! I would love to see an episode with Haruko Ichikawa of 'Houseki no Kuni' in the future

[@ArchipelDocumentaries]

Glad you liked it! We're not too familiar in the works of Haruko Ichikawa to be honest, but we look at all the suggestions we receive.

[@ortezac.5339]

I've always been a huge fan of Houseki of Kuni, but with the current hiatus going on...well, let's just wait for 10,000 years.

[@awsomesmasher23]

These videos on Mangaka are always some of my personal favorites. I love getting insight on the artists views on manga, inspirations, hobbies, and the works they're making or have done. Shinichi Sakamoto is a wonderful Mangaka and I really enjoyed watching this. Keep up the fantastic work you guys; this is some great content.

[@ArchipelDocumentaries]

Thank you, we're glad you liked it!

[@jelalejanaabubakar7860]

I know that referencing is important when I first learned the basic "rules" in drawing, but till this day I'm scared to copy because I feel bad that I can't make something originally and when I see an Art of somebody else (and knowing where the reference that came from), I thought "that's cheating..." I'm so insecure deep inside that I can't be like them who can just copy stuff and learn from it. I can't. That's why I'm thankful to you because you're the only one who made me feel at ease about using references. I've seen Hirohiko Araki and Miura Kentaro do this and yet I still feel conflicted about copying something and making it on your own. It never felt right for me... so thank you very much, you've eased my soul about "copying". I guess i'm really slow to adapt and needs an emotional impact to get it through my anxiety. You've changed me, I'll go back to drawing and this time- to improve, like really move forward in art. Thank you for sharing your story about being a mangaka ( ◜‿◝ )♡ I finally broke the chains that's holding me down... my anxiety lessened a whole lot after knowing you ^^

[@NyanDaKora-OriginalNovels]

ずっと素晴らしい作画やスタッフ陣、作業場風景が気になっていたので、今回知ることが出来てうれしいです。ダミアンの話から始まり強烈ないのちのインパクトのなかにも、作者様からのキャラクターへの敬愛や、命への敬意を感じ取っていたので、動画を観れてよかったです。限りなく無垢は、作者様の心だったのですね。

[@saf7876]

im literally hooked on this manga. the artwork, story and the characters are just insane. its definetely not for everyone,, but to me this is like crack. i started it yesterday and im already on chapter 70 so im taking it slow in order to not finish it up too quickly. its one of my all time favorites already

[@РыжийАп-н1д]

Потрясающе. Невероятно, что спустя 5 лет, я смогла вернуться к этому видео, включить нейро-переводчик и понять все. Когда-то я наткнулась на это видео, что побудило меня пойти и прочитать мангу. Теперь, когда она часть моей жизни, мне еще приятнее вернуться к этому видео, что бы посмотреть на работу людей, чье произведение я так люблю. Спасибо!

[@metitfour131]

Everything he draws, even the way he draws is just so _delicate..._

[@dhopkins855]

Thanks!

[@koschke3909]

One of the most intense manga drawing styles I know, JUST AMAZING! Fell in love the first time I saw that perfection of art ❤️

[@Killua4100]

This is definitely the best art I've seen in manga. His manga are worth just for the art. I will surely read his works.

[@iliveinsideyourhouse3943]

One of the greatest mangaka in terms of artworks, as well as storytelling. Both innocent and the climber are amazing piece of art. Thank you, sakamoto for creating this 2 brilliant arts.

[@むぎ-l6p]

最近イノサン知ったけど凄い面白い

[@user-j.jd2]

ま？見てみようかな

[@moonshelter3448]

Honestly I'm in awe. This artist and the way he thinks are divine! How he talked about not drowing sounds feels so right I can't be more agree. And I love how serious he is and how responsible he is drawing manga. He picks such a grandiose themes! But the thing that made me cry was his attitude toward the lives he creates and takes back. I feel so thankful to him for being such a beautiful human. Anyway I wish all kinds of art creators once would make more cheerful stuff because we know that we're all gonna die and life on this planet becomes more tough each year so it's not necessary to always remind the humanity about its mortality... we just need more happy memories.

[@nataliachristiani3630]

I just love dark gothic style artwork like Ayami Kojima and Sakamoto-sensei. I'm so glad I found Innocent manga.

[@とぅわ-l9h]

イノサン大好きです。絵が美しすぎます😍

[@aketsuuu]

I rarely ever see a manga through to the end, but Sakamoto's words at the end had me wondering which stories I've remembered... which truly stayed with me even after they were finished, or perhaps I remembered the events of previous chapters for ongoing weekly series. And I notice that is narrow. But there's something about manga with outlandishly beautiful art that draws me in... stories like I Am A Hero and One Punch Man keep my face glued to the page, allowing me to appreciate the art and feel chills with every page turn. I may have to check out Sakamoto's works now, his philosophy on his manga sounds like my style. Beautiful video.

[@leonez2146]

WOOOW! Already one of my favorite episodes by far!! Sakamoto-sensei is an AMAZING mangaka and you can really feel his passion and devotion toward his work, which makes me admire him even more. His linework is so flawless and precise, as well as his approach on his pieces. The way he carefully thinks about the development of the history and his respect for it is so mind blowing. Thank you so much for this, Archipel - as always delivering such great content, beatifully filmed. Definitely one of the best channels on youtube, in my opinion. Greeting from Brazil ^^

[@ArchipelDocumentaries]

Thanks a lot for the kind word - we're happy to see that our community from Brazil is growing!

[@BrandonGiordano]

His art is insane. It's unfair the talent this man has

[@arbetor12]

I love how he shows everyone on his team has added their skills as artist into his manga and gives it that insane detail and gorgeousness

[@mattcoutinho]

kokou no hito and innocent series are one of the best mangas ever made, i'm really thankful for sakamoto's work, a genius! one of the best

[@nullmoon3058]

HOLY SHIT I've been an admirer of this man for years. His art has been a massive influence on my own ever since I found Innocent and Kokou no Hito/ the latter in particular is a top 5 manga for me and a really powerful human story. Thank you for this.

[@ArchipelDocumentaries]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed!

[@timtapp5931]

How Sakamoto create his manga, and works with his assistants is like a film director. There's a deep interactivity that really brings a level of immersion that is really felt by the reader.

[@Hamza_7777]

You made masterpieces .. the greatest mangaka ever

[@dontusethesamenicknameonthenet]

i have so much gratitude towards shinichi sakamoto and his team for creating such a piece of art, a literal masterpiece. i found out about "the innocent" from my friend, and i decided to check out the manga because it was inspired by french history. even tho it's not completely historical accurate manga i have still learned something about french. i wish all the best to them and everyone who has read the manga as well ♡♡♡

[@kruido]

I am totally in love with this channel, the elegance and personal touch of the recording and the valuable information about the artists we admire. Thank you so much to both the artists and the creators of the video.

[@vespa4891]

週刊連載とは思えない絵の密度。圧倒的な画力。

[@ArchipelDocumentaries]

厳密にいうとイノサンRougeからは隔週になっていますが、おっしゃる通りです！

[@arthur4116]

दई दिहिन के

[@strawhatgintoki1594]

@@arthur4116 kya bol raha hai bhai

[@haw4ii96]

Innocent is one of my favourite manga the art style is so beautiful

[@hola979]

This man is a brilliant visionary. Kokou no hito is legendary

[@annelisemucoolname9225]

This manga is really so close to my heart. I appreciate the mangaka so much for this.

[@pth0047]

Mr. Sakamoto, I don’t know if you’ll ever see this or if you understand English, but I have to say im completely enamored but your style. Your work is just stunning and I am inspired by it. Especially how you bring in your spirituality to the manga writing process. I hope you know the service you’ve done for me and many others that have watched this video. Thanks.

[@ownerofkingcrimsonscourt6509]

Just finished Kokou no Hito and at the moment it is the best Manga I have ever read. Thank you for writing that beautiful piece of work 🙏🏽

[@joaomiguelxs]

Thank you for this episode. Manga seem so trivial, but here's an artist dwelling on death and beauty, I think, with great depth and integrity. This is beautiful stuff and I hope it helps other people reflect on their creative efforts as well. Cheers to Sakamoto!

[@ArchipelDocumentaries]

Thank you!

[@potterheadarmy2794]

I was blown away with his work especially Inocent. the art were soooo beautiful, I take my time to enjoy the detail in every page

[@alankarmisra]

Can’t thank you enough for posting these videos. Watching artists talk about their craft with so much honesty and passion is meditation for me.

[@ArchipelDocumentaries]

Thanks for watching!

[@Carurosu]

What amaze me more is the hability this team has to work like a swiss watch. I had some creative ideas in the past, but to work with friends was almost impossible for me, so many different ways of seeing things.

[@DocGeraud]

Tellement inspirant. Merci pour ce boulot de documentation incroyable.

[@panoramix8923]

Tu est PARTOUT

[@ArchipelDocumentaries]

Merci Doc!

[@MrTDM09]

This is some hyper detail drawings for manga. Realistic manga is a rare breed of it's own. I thrive for this

[@juanmanikings]

There are many realistic manga like this for example berserk vinland saga vagabond lone wolf and cub it's just that they are not adapted into anime because they are not as popular as shonen manga

[@vishnu2407]

@@juanmanikings both Vinland and Berserk have been made into anime, and Lone Wolf and Cub has had multiple film adaptations. Great ones at that

[@An-is2dd]

イノサンはマリー様にほんと憧れる、何度読んでも飽きないし画集も何時間でも見てられる

[@laoyue5924]

I still remember reading kokou no hito’s earlier chapters and seeing how much his art has evolved it’s amazing 🤤

[@yvesgomes]

The art style and level of detail are astounding!

[@vcholerae25]

I love his works so much!! I've read innocent and rouge and always admired his style. So detailed. It's so unique

[@IWannaBeAnArtistToo]

I think what stands out to me is the level of respect he obviously has for his staff. He’s emphasizing how they are drawing together, creating the work as a team- rather than just my employees who do this work for me

[@alabadoseanamjoon9661]

Yo vivo para poder apreciar el arte de Shinichi Sakamoto sensei, simplemente es extraordinario, él dejó una marca en mi corazón con su arte, le doy mil gracias por crear algo que le dé sentido a mi vida💗

[@fooglez]

This is the best youtube channel. I've been OBSESSED with Shinichi Sakamoto's work, the first few pages of Innocent blew me away. "This type of artwork is possible in mangas?" The amount of feeling and emotion he can put into the characters and setting with his art was amazing. Thank you so much for your beautiful interviews. Bless this channel's creators and everyone behind the scenes.

[@ArchipelDocumentaries]

Thank you for the kind word, it means a lot to us!

[@fooglez]

@@ArchipelDocumentaries No thank you! Your videos are beautifully edited and made, full of artistic insight and emotion. Thank you!

[@Davies46]

Just finished reading Innocent and I was so thoroughly impressed with the characterisation and art. Absolutely stunning work. Looking forward to jumping into Innocent Rouge. I really hope for an english release soon so I can have it on my shelf!

[@innerguardianXIII]

I like to see it as Alternate World History of France. Also, Innocent Rouge is in English translation on "MangaSee". A fair warning, it can be a little bit more graphic and surreal than Innocent, but it's Amazing none the less.

[@sushigoose_]

I've never heard of this mangaka, nor his manga but the illustration on the thumbail was just so stunning that I had to click on this video

[@suhoat307obsessionmv7]

I'm sure the person who left that manga at the park never imagined the impact that simple action would leave ❤️

[@infragmentos]

The best manga In my life by Now, amazing line art, perfect rhythm and contrast on the trama, I’m just reading the volume 12 but for sure I’ll keep on it , thanks to all this artist that makes gore a piece of beauty admiration

[@KevinCha98]

Along with Berserk, Innocent is among my all-time favorite manga. Absolutely beautiful.

[@denglong7180]

Kokou no hjto is better tbh imo

[@Rama-jc4nj]

This video gave me a huge boost of motivation to seriously start writing and drawing my story. Thank you very much

[@neijlawhytch773]

Please please do more of these! It’s a shame Innocence and Innocence Rouge have not been published in English! Been reading it for a few years and the art and story is so beautiful. Right up there with Trinity Blood.

[@ArchipelDocumentaries]

We sure intend to!

[@nelsama0881]

Traditional and digital are both awesome drawing medias and both are difficult to use. Great respect to Sakamoto and his crew!

[@elr8691]

Kokou no Hito is one of the best stories I've read. It's interesting that he took over the writing after volume 3 was released, and if you compare the manga before the previous writer left, there's a huge difference in quality. I think he's likely the best mangaka in terms of art AND storytelling.

[@lifeofjeffrey2447]

The Climber is such a masterpiece. The art style and the vibes it comes with is so beautiful. Mori was such an amazingly written character. I loved everything about the story. I’m very much into hiking and mountains so this story spoke to my soul. Can’t wait to read his other work “Innocent”

[@ellechi7337]

I came because the amazing arts on the thumbnail. Kudos to the video creator to introduce to us lots of amazing artist!

[@ArchipelDocumentaries]

Thank you!

[@jied_bass]

GOAT mangaka right here ! Kokou No Hito is life changing for me

[@arslanmalik151]

His artwork is really good same level as vagabond and Berserk

[@dontaecrowder7952]

I just finished Innocent a week ago and am now so extremely happy to have found this video. Thank you so much for the hard work that went into producing this. I enjoyed every single second of it.

[@Bunny-rl1rg]

I love this man and his team for creating the masterpiece that is innocent

[@oskartheloner9252]

The climber literally changed my life and my standards for mangas. I now find imposdible to read any other manga after being exposed to such a luxurious beauty and deepness such as the climber and real. Those two mangas keep circulating in my mind for both their stories, art but mostly cause of their deepness. From now on will be impossible enjoying other mangas, after have read those it will really be impossible appreciate others manga like I used to do before, now they don't seem "enough" to me anymore.. The climber and real really bewitched me. The climber made me realize how strong is my desire to create such powerful illustrations that can suck up the viewers the same way those in that manga sucked me up several times during my reading. Thank you for have created such a wonderful philosophical work of art, really really thank you.

[@Mighty.Matcha.]

I’ve always admired his work, I love his passion and his art style, it’s relatively similar to mine, because I too love realism and western renaissance/rococo/ Victorian styles of clothings, many times I used his shading styles for reference, it was really tough, because his style is very delicate, in order to achieve that delicate effect you have to work on the piece for hours and sometimes perhaps a few days just to complete a page.He is one of my most respected mangakas, truly a master.

[@docmarion8902]

The Climber is one of my favorite manga of all time Outstanding art and story, and it made me like climbing

[@SOHBlue]

You know, seeing this insanely talented artist work digitally and with a team and even use a stamp for placing a hairstyle... I feel a bit more forgiving towards myself when my own art isn't meeting those standards. I need to keep in mind that even the greats need help, a team, references, it's all about time and dedication. This video was very refreshing, thank you. 💙

[@ArchipelDocumentaries]

Thanks for the kind word!

[@emoticonfeliz2129]

Innocent was my first manga, before it I would only watch anime and couldn't find the amusement in reading manga, but since innocent, I've been reading tons of manga, it was that kind of manga that made me unable to take my eyes off, eventhough some scenes were rough, I just couldn't help but keep turning pages, hours and hours without even noticing the time lapse, his mangas are truly masterpieces

[@fleetingflash2515]

OMG YOU GUYS FINALLY INTERVIEWD HIM AAAAAH THANKS FOR THISSSS I've been in l o v e with their work ever since I started reading Innocent💕💕💕

[@ArchipelDocumentaries]

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed!

[@alexmcmillin2835]

This man's dedication to his work is so inspiring.

[@bisakor]

I love his style! The details is just wow

[@animalfinatic9366]

Art is such a beautiful thing, simply because it only expresses what goes on through our heads, so it is a personal way of understanding what someone is truly thinking and what someone can feel. I feel so blessed and honored to have been able to watch this intimate evaluation of an incredible Manga artist, as most interviews only scratch what's on the surface instead of observing the grand symphony behind it. I'm an artist myself, and eachday I find my heart to be more in love with what this world has to offer than yesterday. It's these mysterious complexities, and contrasting interpretations that make our existence one of a kind. Thank you for sharing his story, so that common people like me can see, how extraordinary our time here on Earth is. And these tender gifts are what transcends many lifetimes unimaginable.