The Sad Truth of Being A Manga Artist

The process of creating manga from start to finish doesn't get enough attention, considering just how laborious and intensive job it is. Today I'm talking about the challenges of being a manga author/creator/artist or 'mangaka' - from writing manga, health issues, lack of sleep, EVERYTHING. Let's check it out!
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[@AnimeCultureCorner]

to be clear, I KNOW that the pic of Oda I used isn’t even Oda lmaoo. when u look up ‘eiichiro oda’ on google that’s like the second pic that comes up for some reason, MY BAD

[@oniking7460]

because he want to stay faceless. even in the interviews he is so strict

[@sanjilshrestha1409]

@@oniking7460 every content creator puts Zelda creator as oda ahahaha I like a meme now

[@link-kun5974]

How can you look up to someone and not recognized his face?

[@zukiechi]

@@link-kun5974 because his identity is anonymous? How tf are you gonna recognize someone that conceal their own self? Anyone would assume the first pic that comes with Google results is him, anyone.

[@link-kun5974]

@@zukiechi I was about to delete my comment because yeah, I forgot Oda don't appear to much in any media. But now that you reply, I just need to own it I guess. Now that I think back about it, there's only one good image of Oda on the Internet as far as I know lmao. So yeah, my bad to the poster. It's not anyone fault. 👌🏻

[@Jampolo_OG]

What's disturbing is that they see this as natural

[@user-dz6zi5wk1v]

Mhm..

[@luckychloe2914]

It's part of Japan culture. We see many things very differently in the West, not this aspect only.

[@Jampolo_OG]

Pros and cons

[@luckychloe2914]

@Just Some Guy Without a Mustang I never said it's good. I said it's a different culture. And YES, it actually IS a matter of culture, otherwise, how come people know it WILL affect their health in the long run, yet still keep working that way? And that doesn't concern only mangaka, it's a problem that affects MANY layers of the Japanese society. They know it's not good, they still do it. It's their culture, whether you accept it or not.

[@pikaman_]

@@luckychloe2914 As someone with similar aspects and insights on the same topic, what you say is definitely true, though I suppose it's their own type of "kindness" when it comes to working to extreme levels and at the same time advising others not to do so be it directly or indirectly, I can't exactly put into words but even though I respect them a lot, I still wish that they'd take care of themselves more.

[@jojobear327]

Kentaro Miura died before completing his story which means he died having created a perfect series rather than rushing. Let’s be thankful he left a big impact on artist and games. Without him there would be no dark fantasy.

[@jovif.spemudaindonesia1841]

Rest In Peace Kentaro Miura. Berserk are absolute Masterpiece. The best manga i ever read.

[@tachi8978]

I respect him for creating Berserk but it's a bit too much to say that there would be no Dark Fantasy.

[@Yukon_83]

😪😪😪😪😪

[@yarororororor6417]

Rest in Peace Miura

[@williampan29]

I disagree. It should serve as warning or lesson for artist not sacrifice too much for minor things. This is no different than American corporate culture that encourages crunching. Life is more than burning yourself.

[@mitchellmillimaki01]

It’s crazy how a lot of people hate on artist, and get mad when they take breaks. There’s always going to be people out there who just hate for no reason.

[@dzciple4931]

Hxh 7 yr break is enough bro

[@genevahendersom3593]

I don’t see the reason for manga artists to feel the need to rush. I for one, don’t get irritated if they’re on hiatus it’s fine with me because I’ll start a new anime. Until they get off of hiatus.

[@nodeloliver6201]

Damned if you do... damned if you don't.

[@well__heck__7211]

@@dzciple4931 peak x peak is back

[@daddyelvis7692]

nagatoro author took one week week off and everyone goes bonkers and when a chapter finally comes out everyone is like “2 weeks only a few pages” like bro ? be grateful that the art is detailed and clean looking, i’d like to see them make a chapter in 2 weeks, they couldn’t.

[@GarredHATES]

Togashi is like “fuck that ima rest!” I’ll never complain about HxH hiatus. That wonderful man can take his time

[@Whatismusic123]

there's a difference between not writing for 3 years and taking longer breaks and slowing release schedules

[@sagar1992]

@@Whatismusic123 he was sick

[@Whatismusic123]

@@sagar1992 he was sick, yet he had 3 years to find someone else to draw his manga. He had no major problems writing the story, only drawing.

[@kuma8030]

@@Whatismusic123 it is also common knowledge that he went into hiatus to play dragon quest. (a good amount of his hiatus coincides with the release date of several dragon quest games) sure health is a problem but as obsesive as they get with drawing they get with other things

[@Whatismusic123]

@@kuma8030 yeah that's what I'm saying

[@benhlomuka3218]

And that is why I respect all mangakas, even the crappy ones.

[@adindanurul9321]

Yeah even if the manga is not the best but I always think about how much work that a mangaka does to make them

[@benhlomuka3218]

Yeah, they spend day and night away from their family to produce us entertainment.

[@timtapp5931]

Real talk! The game is firece

[@reihanalfansa7519]

Even the hentai one.

[@timtapp5931]

@@reihanalfansa7519 especially the hentai ones

[@tachibana6288]

I just love how he used so much footage from Isayama and yet he didn't even mention him lol

[@AnimeCultureCorner]

lmaoo

[@user-zc2lt8ir1r]

Dang and a lot of people mad with Isayama now especially🤙

[@sarangerel3326]

Ewwww

[@imcursed444]

@Himanshu Vaghela they said a lot of people are mad at him not you 😹

[@heyitsania1683]

@Himanshu Vaghela he didn't deserve to be blamed and ending is bad but not in that way

[@scrubbernut8888]

This is very true, I’m only 18 and I started drawing my own manga about 3 months ago and I’m only on the 11th page, what’s even more insane is that I started actually planning my story 4 years ago, and I still haven’t even finished the first chapter…let that sink in.

[@sikiraistroj9677]

here to back this up, i am making my own manga aswell, i have somewhat the full story in mind already i have written 3 chapters but have yet to start drawing, i have done sketches of 10 panels for first chapter, and i have drawn 5 character arts with the help of 3d modelling and posing, it has been more than a few months since i started drawing and i’m yet to even start working on drawing the chapters, i feel it hard to motivate myself to pick up the pen and paper, it’s just sitting on my table as my sister asks why don’t i clean it up cause i don’t use it as often, i do use it, it’s just extremely hard to draw anything other than sketches, all in all let’s keep working and hope that the manga makers experience better times

[@spacegirl8130]

@@sikiraistroj9677 u guys are amazing atleast u are trying to do something here I'm crying buz of things i don't have instead of drawing i will also start writing the story i also have in my mind for a long time .

[@calypsoartworks9362]

Same I started working on the story about 8 years ago and I’m still not finished with that sh!t

[@dark_nightwing_xl2797]

Don’t rush man

[@dark_nightwing_xl2797]

@@calypsoartworks9362 keep it up

[@cynxmanga]

This is why making a chapter per month should be a standard, I prefer such mangas like AoT or Hanako-kun where I know I always get a high quality of both art and storytelling each month without feeling sorry for the creators possibly overworking themselves to death.

[@Nierez]

Honestly, for a well crafted manga montly it's ok.

[@jovif.spemudaindonesia1841]

'3 hours of sleep everyday' Fucking Hell Mate

[@MrWeebs-gc2jj]

Schools: huh?

[@user-gr3pm9fv7s]

@@MrWeebs-gc2jj if you live in America you get plenty time to sleep, you just waste it on something stupid.

[@karp652]

@@user-gr3pm9fv7s What a generalization

[@angiegabriela]

@Zai Sumairu awe omg ! at least make her nice stuff or give her massages. she needs a break, probably.

[@raheemcamal998]

They need a reform in the industry.

[@nelykodei3270]

that's why it would be good to buy physical or digital manga, instead of reading it from illegal sites.I know that a lot of readers can't afford it, but if you do, please support the manga artists

[@tearlach47]

On that topic, manga is generally much cheaper buying inside Japan compared to international physical releases. $20 a volume for me can be under $5 a volume for someone inside Japan

[@Jampolo_OG]

Most of that probably goes to import tariffs

[@krispyfriedchildrenisfinge7625]

Now I feel happy buying manga

[@jovif.spemudaindonesia1841]

Yeah read legal manga are really important for them

[@lazybuddah9639]

When i grow up i will

[@darthcaliginous2066]

Hajime Isayama started writing his story in the mid 2000s, didn’t get published til 2010 and just finished the last chapter 2021, doing it all by himself. He deserves all the success he has. Such a beautiful story with so many themes and great world building, I honestly doubt ill ever see another story like it in my lifetime. I always heard Japan had a huge overwork culture but never knew it was this bad.

[@dark_nightwing_xl2797]

+ he didn’t get accepted by shonen jump

[@dark_nightwing_xl2797]

And look how popular his work got

[@Randy4thQuarter]

watch one piece :)

[@meliorbutterfly]

@@Randy4thQuarter what's that have to do with this?

[@craigbrock847]

I just started playing attack on titan 2 final battle

[@fynnegan_crypt]

Im a young artist, gonna be 19 soon. I once was so passionate about my comic, i drew 60 full color fully shaded pages in just over 2 weeks, while also being an art student and keeping up with my other art assignments. I got a repetitive strain injury, and if i draw for too long, it comes back. There were days when I couldn’t open my hand, even hold a pen without being met with a stinging pain that went all the way up my arm. I wear a brace and take pain killers as soon as it comes up. That was self inflicted. I did that too myself. Even then, i was already a famous over worker amongst my peers, and the way that it was applauded. My passion that has lead to a maybe permanent injury is admired. And thats sick, that kind of culture amongst artists should be discouraged, artists are people, not a content pipeline

[@zakiyasarwar-8592]

I am so sorry for what you have to go through 😔

[@nelsama0881]

Stranger from the internet, I feel for you man. You are still soo young so don't pressure yourself so early. You don't deserve that. Hope for your wrist pain to heal over time properly.

[@Ant_Stark]

Skill issue

[@S-bl1df]

This is a late response, but I'm a professional comic artist, and I had severe tendonitis in my wrist from the same issue as you at your age. Changing my materials as well as the usual stretches made it so I actually don't suffer from any pain or numbness anymore. I felt for sure my overwork injury was permanent but it went away entirely. So there's some hope 👍

[@mikasauchiha6785]

I feel you kid. It's such a challenge especially if other family member is ask8ng you to slice some ingredients for the meals amd yet I'm still working on my other mangas.And sure my hands are so tired by that time. If I excuse myself, they will say that I'm not helpful, respectful etc. But they don't my work. I hope, my hands will stay healthy even not 100%. I really depend on my hands. I'm not so good on other things like maths, science etc. Amd when it comes on writting my scripts for my graphic novel, my mom will edit it first.

[@RapGodMinYoongi93]

i think we as readers need to encourage mangkas take more breaks. i don’t mind waiting for the next chapter their physical and mental health is more important.

[@rinaurishappy]

agreed!

[@eternalblader6046]

Same, health is way more important. I wouldn't mind waiting.

[@danglyballs.]

Yeah sure we wouldn't mind waiting, but their company will, and thats the problem.

[@Crystalsandchrome]

This, 100%

[@scythe5966]

I completely agree

[@azzamfs]

Moral of the story: read manga legally. appreciate these guys' hard work.

[@emaanalamraz9700]

Problem is that that they don't sell manga in many countries (mine including)

[@baizhusimp1016]

I can't even buy it legally so no, as much as I hate it I'm forced to pirate :(

[@Mio-tw7zs]

Sad to say i dont have money to buy mangas nor can i go outside to buy one so i have to read on webs

[@madmouse4400]

How do I do if manga aren't sold in my country?

[@mrnobody3880]

I'm broke I can't bruh

[@BuckHunter103]

A pretty popular series called spy family on jump has a bi-weekly schedule (2 weeks per chapter) so I feel if can be more common, things can get better as artists can have more time

[@s-gamer2238]

My thoughts exactly. Why must it always be a chapter every week? I wouldn't mind waiting 2 weeks for a chapter. Nevertheless, I don't see the point in working so hard every day and completely neglecting one's health.

[@Provixity]

leading to more quality and possibly more panels, which could potentially boost shounen jump's economy

[@turtleanton6539]

Fully agreed 😊

[@turtleanton6539]

​@@Provixity😊

[@Naziba.Rahman]

Le bsd fandom: getting one chapter every month 💀 I don't complain through because it gives the reader a chance to imagine about the story.

[@ntavares540]

I hope that Isayama is rich for life. Every single character in his saga is like a universe. Not a single one is shallow. We somehow know that, even with the ones that appear in the story fleetingly, if we were allowed into their story, a LOT would be revealed. And yet he had to deal with people whining and even disrespecting him because he saw his vision to the end instead or writing their fanfic end.

[@anime4lyf554]

Yea bro aot is not a Disney movie to have a duet and 'they lived happily ever after' Ending, instead it just slaps you in the face and wakes you up to reality. I loved the ending tho. I mean the same guy worked for more than 10 years and we loved his story. And all of a sudden, some people are sending death threats. Sorry if I bored you 😂

[@AK-vj9uu]

@@anime4lyf554 I could have never imagined such shallow people exist. They are just as bad as Gross (The Character)

[@anime4lyf554]

@@AK-vj9uu 😂 nice one

[@naganut9718]

@@anime4lyf554 no one wants it to be happily ever after. Problem people have is throwing Eren's character development off the building and turning him to a simp. His death is also meaningless because people are still againts the paradise. War still happens, everything is pointless. Tho while I agree send him death threats and harassment is too far, disliking and criticise his work really isnt

[@anime4lyf554]

@@naganut9718 I agree bro, i think I got carried away bcoz it's my fav one

[@joacososa]

"Using a pen is anoying, using a pencil is anoying, making a manga is anoying, living is anoying,... I want to become a cheese burger!"

[@temin2776]

I know that! Gintama!

[@nusrataysha8500]

Sorachi Hideaki

[@yousramahdy550]

Gintama ! 😂

[@meme-kl8sr]

After that I will eat you 🍔

[@stycars]

And once you become a cheese burger I want to eat you

[@shrift7557]

I feel bad for manga artists

[@izdroj]

Sameeee

[@zoki2017]

Same

[@mymagicisntgivingup5908]

Well, the only way to make their work happy. Is purchasing.

[@shrift7557]

@@mymagicisntgivingup5908 yeah

[@jovif.spemudaindonesia1841]

@@mymagicisntgivingup5908 Yep

[@SoldierOfFate]

Kazuki Takahashi (the writer for YuGiOh) was so dedicated to his creation that he was actually working from his hospital bed to finish the original arc that covered the origins of the Pharaoh himself. He actually later admitted that the arc felt rushed and it could've been better.

[@anadventfollower1181]

A trooper of immesurable proportions.

[@akita_inu-il6em]

@anaadventfollower1181 what do you mean?

[@akita_inu-il6em]

Yeah and unfortunately he had to cut the Seto x Kisara relationship as well due he had to finish the manga. Too sad! Yuugiou is such an amazing masterpiece!

[@TheDayd111returns]

@@akita_inu-il6emI honestly wish he could have used the Forbidden Memories characters and story for the last arc. I really like Darknite/Nitemare and Heishin.

[@nelsama0881]

May Mr. Takahashi rest in peace🕊

[@visperiagacha]

Mangakas truly needs respect. Oda was hospitalized because of his overworked, and his very good friend kishimoto went to visit him, but instead of Oda resting, he was still working under such circumstances. I'm also glad Kishimoto and Oda helped each other out to finish Dressrosa Arc.

[@saxanith6117]

That is why AOT fans should be grateful for the ending they got. It's his story and he should be able to end whatever way he sees fit. He worked hard all this years only to receive severe backlash in the end.

[@mirus6190]

Yeah that happens when the reader doesnt like how you end it... like the readers get on for the ride, the journey the characters go through but they got no control over it. So they should be happy there's a conclusion when there are mangas out there that have yet to reach a conclusion and you've been waiting for a portion of your life for the ending or even a continuation.

[@shitpop2991]

I never read AOT. But, I know for a fact; someone like Kishimoto deserves all of the backlash he gets.

[@De_Vark]

I don’t understand I actually liked the ending ( Manga Spoilers ahead) I think Eren died a very heroic death. One of ma fav protagonists

[@girijaprasanna4753]

@@De_Vark*spoiler alert * Yeah. I thought him as a villain first. But at the end, I thought he did the right thing. And I miss him

[@lakshmithesussybaka]

@@shitpop2991 why

[@FlemingoFilmProductions]

The fact that attack on titan was just a story in a man's head is incredible to me. Appreciate you for writing it down Isayama.

[@guts_on_edge4859]

attack on Titan is one of the most overrated trash 🤣🖕🏻

[@guts_on_edge4859]

berserk, vagabond,claymore the list goes on so stfu . attack on Titan is a disgrace for both manga and anime industry 🖕🏻🤣🤣

[@wackedkids281]

@@guts_on_edge4859 And you're a disgrace to humanity

[@guts_on_edge4859]

@@wackedkids281 Aot fans are disgrace to humanity 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🖕🏻🖕🏻🖕🏻🖕🏻🖕🏻🖕🏻

[@guts_on_edge4859]

@@wackedkids281 How old are you kid? 14 ?15?maybe 16 🤣 lmao you know what disgrace means?How about go and ask your mommy 🤣

[@lockreed4432]

This is a main reason why I hate people who hate on a manga ..you might not like it but somebody is literally suffering to bring those out. RESPECT THEM

[@pandapanpan2538]

I mean it’s their opinion they just might not like the storyline and you can’t control their opinion even if the author worked hard.But they should be appreciate the hard working authors.

[@jakeystarsuper]

you don't have to like the product but that doesn't mean people have to be rude

[@Killua_Zoldyck3407]

My point exactly...💔

[@kasrkin100]

Same to us to accept those hater. And view them as trash.

[@mikasauchiha6785]

Amd most of manga haters give more importance on numbers, money, board exams, good grades etc. They don't care about arts. Just like here in our society. I won on a graphic novel contest but only few are happy about it. But whrn they heard taht you passed on a board exam, they are even happier than you even it's not your passion.

[@hakimhayashi]

As Japanese who used to work in manga (not as mangaka) and audiovisual industry. It’s 80% true. Once I worked around 500 hours month without getting any additional salary. I loved working in what I love tho, I literally almost died by work. I immigrated to France, I feel more human my life became BUT my annual salary got 4 time less than Japan. However I’ve also seen lots of non Japaneses who work more than us. I think it’s safe to say every creative industry requires some sort of “dedication to work” as there are not only 0 or 1 answer for it.

[@RexoarmWithGarlic]

Hello i only read 2 mangas in my life (the 2 mangas were Naruto and Demon Slayer) but i appreciate your hard work towards your manga, i'm glad you imigrated to France i hope you can rest way more now and that over-working didn't cause you any much serious health issues (you said that you almost overworked yourself to death so pretty sure you begun having some health issues too) keep working hard but don't work too much remember to take breaks and do what humans do eat sleep and try to do your hobbies you will feel much relaxed and take walks it helps the brains and eyes thank you again for your hard work and good luck in life thank you and bye

[@hakimhayashi]

@@RexoarmWithGarlic thanks first of all. When you work over 15h by day for weeks, there is no difference between health issue and mental issue. Your mentality takes over your physical limit if not you can dye by mental collapse. It’s like once you put yourself outside of work (see your friend for ex.), people around you notice “hey you all right?” cuz your behavior becomes totally out of social standard like ADHD or depressive person. The problem in Japan is there is still this mentality “working harder is better as human if you take some rest you are lazy and inferior as human”. So everybody’s afraid of not working if not the society or your family accuse you for being a bad person. In France there is other problems lol As Asian male, I get discriminated like every day and my friends aside, I’m single with no family so really alone all by myself. But everything in life is the consequences of your own decision except your parents :) I chose to work in that industry and I chose to immigrate in France. It’s all on me :) Hope you lean from my life and get better one!

[@tfroyal8143]

完全に労働基準法違反なのになんで訴えないんだろう

[@anngo4140]

How is 500 hours per month possible my God!

[@joetheartbro2859]

This video isn’t going to stop my dreams of becoming a manga artist and writer working for shonen jump I’m just to damn stubborn. I’d rather work myself into an early grave then give up on my dreams.

[@stargirl3455]

Wishing you all the luck man! Believing is the first step of achieving your goals!

[@crimsondusk5339]

What will be the name of your manga .... I'll keep checking it in the future.

[@iluvarts2248]

haha I feel the same. Can't wait to publish my work too since I have also been overworking myself just in order to make longer chapters. I wish you the best luck!

[@The-qw3iz]

@@iluvarts2248 so how can you get into manga publishing magazines as a foreign artist??? And do I have to go to Japan spending my own money or they will take care of flight or anything??? Just asking

[@cyonejohnson21]

Hope you make it!

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

This is why I have a whole different level of respect for the authors and mangaka artists that bust their asses with very little sleep and breaks, just to get the chapters done.

[@user-xf7gl7wg7c]

1st

[@mohammadg6527]

Why do I see you everywhere

[@isaacwatanabe9599]

He strikes again

[@dgavinin]

i didnt expect you here but i know that you are everywhere and i also see your point in this comment. i have never wondered how much effort mangakas spend until i saw this video

[@Eagle_shortz]

Sup boss man

[@karlos1155]

Rest in peace Akira Toriyama :c

[@xyloticks3662]

as an artist i understand how draining it is to make a comic so it enrages me when people put even more pressure on already overworked, likely exhausted artists. not every comic has to look like a masterpiece, the people making it are only human.

[@tachi8978]

And still people on Twitter send death threats, and harass Mangakas every week. As an Asian, it's disappointing to see how many people illegally consume Manga yet have the audacity to complain and nitpick. Usually in Physical Volumes, correction in Art and dialogues is done but I see every week people just bashing and comparing Mangakas' art and insulting them. People need to understand that every Mangaka is different. Not everyone draws like Inoue Sensei, not every story I same yet they insult creators by comparing them. I am happy that some Mangakas don't use Social media much, it's disheartening to see people harassing you when you were simply putting your hard work out there for people to enjoy.

[@gyuzamot5927]

i totally agree with you

[@tachi8978]

@@chilltfdown5832 There is no denying that people who cannot afford Manga will read it illegally and I know some Mangas like Kingdom do not have official Translation also so people go for scanlations. My issue is with those self-proclaimed Twitter Critics who harass Mangaka and nitpick every single thing.

[@angelwithashotgun2230]

@@tachi8978 I hate them bastards. They act like they're some sort of critique or something. "I CaN gIvE My OpInIon, My RiGhT" . They are nothing more than biased morons who put other mangakas' work down to make their favourite manga seem better.

[@naito637]

Sometimes whenever I see those negative commenta on Twitter, it really makes me want to say to them that they don’t really care about the authors of their favorite manga. I mean like come on dude! Take a look at Masashi Kishimoto! He worked so hard to finish Naruto for everyone! Even Koyoharu Gotouge worked very hard to make that happy ending in Demon Slayer! It really makes me feel upset to see people making those negative comments to these hard working MANGAKAS! 🤬🤬🤬😔😔😔

[@charlottesmom]

Maybe those jackwagons should try and create their own manga, bet none of them can even draw!!

[@izukumidoriya1424]

Me , Someone who wants to become a Mangaka : “Shit”

[@teddy4716]

Who did you murder to get your username?

[@teddy4716]

@Kartik Poojari what😀

[@iceyyy9505]

Same

[@nothing-jl2dz]

I've made some short amateur digital comics and it was damn hard work even on that.. respect to mangakas.😩

[@QuackQuacks]

Bruh tell me about it- I didn’t think my future dream job could kill me-

[@ashhabimran239]

I hate it when a manga artist's hard work is often not recognised because you have idiotic fans being toxic, overly-demanding, or just trashing it. No matter how much you think something is 'mID' or 'tRaSH' or whatever, there's always people who put effort into drawing it or animating it into an anime (although that's not the main focus of the video)

[@wolfbrigade8042]

After the gigantic shitstorm AoT received for its ending, imagine if One Piece actually gets an ending that most fans consider to be terrible as well... man the world would break apart. I honestly think we should all calm down and even if we dislike an ending to a story, we shouldn't take it that seriously and move on as best as we can. I think the mangaka who have put so much effort into their stories deserve that much atleast.

[@terronova]

That's really sick, and unnecessary. The magazines could take in more authors, pay them a bit better and then half that schedule so we get 1 chapter every 2 weeks.

[@Jesper889ify]

I think in Jump + Authors are allowed to have one or two weeks off every month and release 2-3 chapters every month

[@chrynight8544]

See that’s the thing... its not the “quantity” that matters, but the quality. Watch Bakuman. It’s an Anime that shows two young students aiming to be mangaka, showing the processes and struggles you need to go through to become one. No matter how many authors Shounen Jump has, only a few works submitted to the publisher actually gets included in the magazine. Since the works that rank low are yeeted out of existance.

[@karp652]

@@Jesper889ify even though they get that time off I’ve heard that they have much more to come back to

[@CFlandre]

@@chrynight8544 Bakuman is very romanticized, and it's extremely easy to miss that Mashiro, the artist of the MC duo, almost died due to overwork. And he was one of the published authors, chomping at the bit to have his chance in Shonen Jump... because they wanted to be popular. In reality, a lot of these artists will likely have chronic conditions that may affect them for life.

[@otakio.9735]

This is what i was thinking

[@Alya-hs6yn]

And toxic fandom still saying "this manga / anime is trash"

[@anastasiapuppy8910]

That make me mad, mangakas spend so much time to draw every details for people to watch or read. Its sad to see people arent grateful or thankful.

[@VillainArc09]

I know right and for me, Redo of healer was a masterpiece lmao.

[@rinaurishappy]

fr. people would bash the hxh art style yet at the end of the day there still reading it so they should be proud that there getting something instead of being disappointed at a art style that isn’t to their liking.

[@kkk2764]

Some are bad, despite the effort the magaka put into It.

[@anastasiapuppy8910]

@@VillainArc09 what's so funny? 😐

[@kn1ighttt]

Manga is more than just a form of entertainment. It is a true art form that captures the imagination and inspires creativity. The intricate details of the characters, the vivid landscapes, and the emotions conveyed in each panel are a testament to the skill and talent of the artists who create them. The combination of storytelling, illustration, and design in manga is truly unparalleled. The artists are able to transport readers to new worlds and bring characters to life in a way that is both powerful and captivating. Manga has the ability to evoke strong emotions and leave a lasting impact on its readers. It has the power to inspire and influence generations of artists and storytellers. In short, manga is not just a book, it is a masterpiece of art that deserves to be appreciated and celebrated. It is a testament to the power of creativity and imagination, and an inspiration to all who seek to express themselves through art.

[@shawnboahene5231]

Not really.

[@xenvid]

Around the time she was creating the Swordsmith Village arc, Demon Slayer's mangaka had family issues come up, but wasn't given a break. She ended up ending the series early. Thankfully, we have the databooks, but everytime I hear someone say Demon Slayer's writing is trash / it sucks / etc, I remember the little note she put at the beginning of the very first volume, about how excited she was that her work had gotten published.

[@KrishSingh-wd2yn]

That's emotional ngl.

[@HiBuddyyyyyy]

I feel bad for manga artists and that people harass them after all the work they put into it. I’m also scared because I want to be manga artist.

[@sayantanihaldar5362]

All The Best 😃

[@isaacling6560]

Personally I would suggest that you look to do webtoons/webcomics.

[@muhammadziyahudamatari5132]

Webcomics fans are the most sane and kind of people

[@jennwwwy]

@@isaacling6560 is making a webtoon less stressful? I honestly don't know if there's much difference or not. I wish to become a mangaka but I think I wouldn't be able to work this hard, even with school stress I wanted to take a long rest...

[@707kuma3]

@@jennwwwy if you are dedicated to your work, you might become a mangaka. But are you sure that you want to have similar lifestyle like this? Being a mangaka were one of my dream when I was young, but I don't think I could do it because of this kind of work doesn't suit my vision of the lifestyle I want.

[@dipeshpeerlessalchemist3803]

i think mangaks should open a donation page or something so every foreign fan can donate to them

[@meganjenkins7093]

This is actually a really good idea. Like independent go-fund accounts for them. Tipping* Because..taxes are a bitch.

[@korraisawsome]

Yes 🙌

[@Moodboard39]

@@meganjenkins7093 yea

[@nateniles791]

That does sounds pretty cool, but unfortunately the artist would probably get in trouble with their parent company since establishments in Japan look down on any kind of tipping.

[@dipeshpeerlessalchemist3803]

@@nateniles791 ohh i didn't knew about that thing.

[@floydbelljr.2119]

After seeing all this, I think that the manga schedule should be changed. They all deserve 8 hours of sleep, higher payment, vacations and all of support. We must never take advantage of these Japan manga artists, creators & authors for granted, because they all deserve a break & they're all human like us. So let's all do what we can to give these people the respect they deserve. After all, when we read all about manga, we remember the people who drew them & deserve nothing less.

[@LordYeager_55]

I knew there was a lot of pressure but I didn't think it was this bad. after hearing this I have a new level of respect for manga artists. hearing all of this just makes me appreciate all the hard work that Isayama put into attack on titan. he doesn't deserve all the hate he gets because of chapter 139. I'm grateful for the amazing story he gave us.

[@johncarter4956]

And this is exactly why ending a manga is one of the most challenging and stressful task. On one hand, these mangaka would finally get a free break where they could get a full sleep, party, or returm to family. On the other hand, you also have to end the story in the most satisfying way possible for fans. To do that, you would need to brainstorming and draw your part as best as you could. Which mean even more stress, more lack of sleep and more malnutrition.

[@juztadice8000]

then some fans would be bashing why the ending sometimes doesn't meet their expectations

[@karakurie]

Well, I think that's a common misunderstanding about writing. You need to have a well structured plot and very high level writing skills in order to write a good story. It has nothing to do with your health. People sacrifice it to write better stories, but it has no correlation to whether or not your story is good its just hussle culture. It feels like the story it better because I suffered for it.

[@margarete5920]

Nad don't forget ending your story might means ending your contract which means no money, or your editor rushed you to make another series/story once it ends

[@kaizu8326]

@@karakurie that's actually true. I'm not a writer, but I'm an artist, and there's this saying that I learned. "Learn how to choose your battles". The thing is, you don't have to risk your health to craft a good story, or to make a good artwork. I know that's easy for me to say, but there are many shortcuts that can be done. You don't have to fight every battle presented at you, you can just choose the ones that will work the best and work on it, so like in art, put detail and more effort on that the viewers can see the most, like areas of light, or the face, and just leave things that aren't gonna be seen empty. Or in writing, just write the characters you wanna write, and flesh out parts of the plot that are important. You don't have to worry too much about the backstory of a character that wouldn't even make any impact

[@q.8965]

​@@karakurie That's a vast oversimplification of writing a large form comic as a mangaka though. It's true that anyone can write a great story with years / decades of free time to think, create, edit edit edit, etc. But these authors don't have time to write / draw out the entire decades long story before they release it (usually just a huge overview of the plot), as you can't predict if it will even get approved or canceled before the 1st chapter. From there, things inevitably change over the course of the story and shift in ways not even the best author can predict (unless it's a really basic, easy story). There's also expectations of how much satisfying plot each week to give readers, and they complain if a chapter is too short or boring (even though as a whole in the story, it's fine), or if one little mistake slipped past you, and it snowballs from there. You then have to adjust each week. And as each week goes on, over the years, you get a little more tired every day. And that's not even the drawing of it. That's all to say, it's not hustle culture. Most of it is meeting the very rough demands of the audience who consume manga. And if you say, "Just don't give in to their demands," then they'll just read a different story and your story gets cancelled in 3 weeks.

[@calisthetics]

I can't imagine going through all that, just to get bashed by consumers who didn't enjoy it.

[@der_saftmon]

It pains me to see that happen and it gives me slight headache

[@jayjalloh3631]

Thats why you focus on the ones who likes it and the ones who give mature feedback to improve it.

[@gth882]

I'd be passing out free choke slams & stunners& say I was sleep walking

[@soonersciencenerd383]

i applaude ALL storywriters, editors, proofreaders, cleaners, translators, assistants, artists, for their hard work, ability to do this! i had no idea of this! keep bringing these videos! (how about videos of seiyuus??)

[@bakedbreadguy]

Give these people credit. They give us Manga and Anime every day by working and pushing themselves as hard as they can. Respect.

[@docilelikewintercatfish9897]

Some toxic AOT fans: I am gonna pretend I didn't watch this.

[@Kenshin_2]

I used to think aot was one of the most overhated fandoms out there. This all went below 0 after april 8th 2021. When i realised aot fandom is easily the 3rd worst fandom i have seen in my life. Just under naruto and dragon ball which i personally think will never be topped.

[@docilelikewintercatfish9897]

@@Kenshin_2 aot fandom was very good until 3. Season 3 part-2 made the fandom really bad. Now it is toxic. Everyone is mad at levi, mikasa and they think they are better than everyone. I think AOT is even more crazy than MHA. I used to hate jojo fandom too. But recently after watching jojo i realised that, thay may make ridiculous amount of memes ( most of the meme are actually good) and spamming about jojo reference. They are not wild or toxic like AOT or other anime. I only like fandom with less members. More people means more toxic people.

[@peeper2070]

@@docilelikewintercatfish9897 MHA fandom is bad because it is just plain weird. AoT fandom is bad because it is obsessive.

[@docilelikewintercatfish9897]

@@peeper2070 nah. I have been following every single anime fandom if I like that anime. And AOT truly deserves it's spot.

[@alexalaguna628]

Fr tho they're everywhere and it makes me sad that they think like that :'(

[@shinobix7826]

The day Oda puts his pen down by finishing one piece he will be looking at a master piece of his creation

[@KON853]

oh dont worry about him putting the pen down for too long from what I hear oda's gonna make a whole new manga about cards after one piece is finnished

[@travis2950]

@@KON853 Nah he putting the Pen down he’s a one and done.

[@wwe12153]

@@travis2950 I think he will take a break then begins a new manga ,

[@ish8322]

@@wwe12153 Hes truly a madman if he actually does this

[@wwe12153]

@@ish8322 drawing manga or writing is life , and is what makes him enjoy , of he tool 4 or 5 years break , it is good

[@FroggyGameplays223]

This makes me appreciate the art of anime and manga even more tremendously

[@bueasink7650]

I have a comic i started last year and usually ill do one page a day. Mind u this was solo work plus i had to attend law school as well. making comics or manga is a ALOT of work but seeing these guys through such a hellish journey makes me feel like i haven't been doing enough even though i feel exhausted.

[@ehsome]

nah take it easy bro u got this. everything has it's pace. compare yourself only with your own potential, never with others. because there is no common factor. you doin your own thing and they their own. just make sure that you're progressing constantly. and gl with creating

[@DeeLeePI]

I always get irritated when someone says that a mangaka doesn’t deserve their current wealth and attention, despite them working their asses off to make something their passionate about and to simply entertain people for a tiny fraction of the time they work.

[@ansuz5903]

I've got new respect for anime and manga now.

[@adyan4010]

Just because they work hard doesn't mean the story is any better. It's common sense for fuck's sake

[@ansuz5903]

@@adyan4010 Be grateful you get a story at all.

[@adyan4010]

@@ansuz5903 be grateful you got a pie, even if it's sprinkled with shit. Be grateful you even got a pie

[@ansuz5903]

@@adyan4010 Buddy a pie with potentially diseased shit and a bad story are two different things. One can possibly give you diseases and the other seems to annoy you to an unreasonable point. You don't have to like a story to appreciate it.

[@andyzhang7890]

Damn. I knew it was bad, but this is worse than I even expected. I'm currently trying to decide between becoming an animator or a manga artist, so it looks like I'm really just choosing whether my death is gonna be in black in white or in color.

[@Noone-gv4jm]

Damn I thought I will become manga artist but I'm lazy asf and after seeing this video i-

[@thehattedhedgehog]

😂

[@tertitu]

Im on my way on being an animator, see u in the other side mate'

[@andyzhang7890]

@@tertitu wishing both of us the best of luck 🙏

[@luckyupnext]

I’m not sure I wanna become an animator but I would like to become a manga artist

[@weichiang89]

People label Togashi as lazy, I did too. Seeing how cluttered and dirty his room is in that one famous picture painted him in a bad light. When they state health issues the hiatus makes it a bit iffy cause he's been on break for years. But when you think about it mental stress and other psych issues are also very real. Its sad tho that Muira died before he could finish berserk. I don't think I'll ever read his final chapter.

[@librahoshino6752]

This is one reason why I collect physical copies of my favorite manga titles. The intense dedication to their craft should be treasured.

[@basalticlife1861]

I spend 5 minutes reading each page of a manga because I know it takes way more than 5 minutes to draw that from scratch and there's a lot that goes into making each page that it is unfair to read in seconds. Manga artists have my respect and I bow down to them for their intensive efforts

[@juuliaarajarvi1702]

Me too and i look the art for sometimes even 15 minutes and come back to prewies pages to look again

[@Rguhbuh]

Another way to support them is to buy the physical copy

[@ggundercover3681]

as someone woh wanted to be an artist, I tend to try and take my time (maybe not 5 mins), but really look carefully so I see all the details. because even the simplest shit had a process.

[@der_saftmon]

@@Rguhbuh I am planning to get all the physical versions of my favourite Manga one day in my life. Even if that goes on until the day of my death.

[@madmouse4400]

I finish a chapter first , then I spend 10 minutes on each page for to admire the artwork and how the panels are tuned.

[@SelfishFew]

Wow, most of the comments are into shaming readers instead of of shaming the institution for imposing sadism on the artists. I see no reason why, especially with digital distribution, why publication couldn't be bi-weekly or even monthly. The Japanese comics industry needs to grow a soul and both pay the artists for what they're really worth as well as give them ample time off.

[@makokx7063]

Companies create what people purchase. The people buying it every week are just as guilty as the companies issuing it every week. The sad fact of supply and demand. If Shonen Jump dropped to biweekly another company would just fill in the void, servicing people's itch to read.

[@pedro6720]

I just not that easy. Like in any other work, once someone made possible the impossible, everyone else NEEDS to reach to that level. I believe that if a mangaka appear doing a chapter in half the time and pushing magazines to publish it faster, magazines would start being published two times a week and it would be a must to everyone who wants to publish their comics.

[@thehattedhedgehog]

Youwon't get paid enough to survive, if you release bi-weekly. I guess tht's the main reason

[@paulinerocha9153]

"Selfish few" is right. The japanese comic industry needs to grow a soul. Readers will always buy their favorite comic even if it comes biweekly... hell even just monthly. The readers will see the comic worth buying even if fhe chapters come out fewer times. For example, book series are this way. Readers of popular novel series sometimes wait a whole year for the next book to get published.

[@paulinerocha9153]

Add to my previous comment..... publishing manga more doesnt make the manga great. If the mangaka publish more and the content is not good then there is no point in buying it. Its better to take time to make it good (but not too much time) then it is worth buying. As manga reader, i would rather spend money on comics with good stories that publish biweekly or more. Than a comic with bad stories that publish 2x a week

[@vansserafim]

Thank you for making this video, I've learned a lot and feel much more appreciative

[@hajiiftikhar68112]

i was always fascinated by anime and wanted to make one i even planned a story based from my experience but its seriously heartbreaking seeing artists struggling also i dont have any talents except of drawing manga and my dream is crushed but my life is saved tysm for telling the truth i hope we can help the artists and the animators and i also hope that their studio give them credit or increase their income cause this is unfair for them

[@SeggyCute]

More like the reality of being an adult. I'd rather spend 10 years of my life creating a story (and dying for it), than 40 years enslaved to a grocery store (and dying there).

[@karakurie]

Bro same.

[@krunkle5136]

That's probably the crux of it. It's the chance to get paid for doing what you love.

[@daisorralight5366]

Same here

[@Supremepikachu]

In Japan, yeah. Other than that, nah.

[@NapalMDeatH1605]

youre comparing 2 uncomparable things....at store you work 9 to 5, what happens throughout the day passes, you clock out and youre out, enjoying things you like... mangakas dont have the same freedom cause their jobs are 24/7 based.... he couldnt take a week off and take his wife to the fucking honemoon ffs... yea nah, grocery store all the way baby

[@alexiboris6937]

People seem to think that Japan is this progressive, rich country with some of the best living standards in the world. This video highlights only ONE profession in Japan where overworking is normal. Japan in general has numerous social issues. The low birth rate, the overworking rates, the suicide rates, and yes there is corruption.

[@rubyy.7374]

Don’t forget the justice system. Dear god the justice system.

[@frafilipo9829]

Every country has their own sets of problems...Russia has twice as much the suicide rate than Japan. Check it!!!

[@Telindra]

@@frafilipo9829 so because one place is shittier it makes it all a none issue? Nah man. That line of thinking is highly detrimental to progression of society - which ultimately means that the little man, the one doing all the hard work, will never get away from ending up with the short end of the stick. Modern slavery isn't something we should be supporting in the 21st century. Decent pay. Decent workhours. Paid vacation. Stuff like that isn't outrageous to demand. I'll lead to higher quality of work too.

[@gaburierusan8179]

@@rubyy.7374 oh no you are offending Japan? The angry web's who will never live to japan are coming 🤣

[@gabsy_ferreira]

THANK YOU

[@suruxcv]

4:37 Yikes, Lumbar Compression Fractures are common in women with Osteoporosis. Those CLAMP members were too young to be getting those fractures unless malnutrition was involved.

[@seronity]

Watching a manga serie, or movie, you can tell by every second it plays, every detail however little, has been created with such a mastery of attention, one cannot describe it.. That is why anime is so incredible, beautiful, full of emotion and deep meaning. I am very, very grateful that there are such artists, whom are creating this for us al to enjoy, laugh and cry with. I only pray for those men and woman that they respect their own life as they respect their Art, too. But if you really love something, it becomes very easy to give it all of your attention, so I understand what they go trough, and why they 'suffer themselves'. They love it, yet a little bit more money for those artists would serve them right! They deserve

[@LoveAndSnapple]

When I was in high school my classmates and I used to pass around manga to read throughout the day. They would always give it to me last because they knew I took a long time appreciating the artwork and scenes. The way people just rapidly absorb manga without really LOOKING at the story slash bothers me because the artists work SO hard to bring their visions to life.

[@24vior]

YES THIS. i always analyze and make sure i know whats happening, i can see everything thats happening, and i can catch anything. people who skim through a manga like theyre in a hurry bewilders me

[@Azh_Tiel]

I'm an artist and I appreciate intricate details too but sometimes I'm one of those who just reads too fast, I'm sorry :(

[@killemwifkindness]

True. When it comes to reading manga, it took me far longer to finish it than reading a book. I always flip back and forth or absorb in the details of a page slowly because there's just so many things to appreciate in one page! The layout of the panels, the arrangement of a story goes within a page, the art, the details, the sfx, the emotion drawn within a page... I can rant a lot about it x'D There's so many infos within a single page and people usually tend to overlook it. Mangakas truly deserve appreciation even if their artstyle isn't popular or seemingly beautiful, there's a lot of philosophy behind creating a manga tbh

[@Nierez]

When rading something long I usually resort to page turning. At some point I'm just jumping from text bubble to text bubble. Specially during fights. Unless it is a very sick splash page.

[@eulalawrence1222]

Same! I hate people who fast read manga's, at least appreciate the art.

[@spyral00]

I hope Japan realizes how much of a cultural treasure they have in their hands. Anime and Manga did so much for their country. I've read they tend to look down on Manga and anime, which if true would be kind of sad.

[@justaguy5726]

fr tho. Without anime and manga people would likely look at japan as a meh/mid country, due to the crimes and law and etc. Aside from that their aesthetics did play a huge role on making the country look nice

[@ukiitukii7425]

@@justaguy5726 what do you mean.. Crimes in Japan is pretty low in fact the lowest out of most countries

[@justaguy5726]

@@ukiitukii7425 You missed my point but I guess you're half right since Japan is pretty safe but there's still a lot groping and pedos in Japan, on top of that the justice system ain't the best

[@MADS.1965]

事実じゃないです

[@knxfesck]

@@justaguy5726 yeah Japan is pretty aware of that and a lot of times anime and manga are written to purposely highlight and downplay different aspects of Japan's history and culture. Not always sinister but its interesting to be aware of.

[@NullNoxproduction]

Thank you for the information and I appreciate the insight because I had a feeling a lot of work went into this craft

[@sapphirezx315]

This video, has given me more of a reason to support manga creators As a fan of Manga, who collects and reads them in French because I'm from a french speaking localization, thank you for making this video, it made me feel more empathetic for those who put time and dedication into making manga :')

[@eccedentesiast2328]

I'm not a manga artist but there was this one time in my English class, we had a project on creative writing that requires making a short comic. So being me, I was excited to try drawing a manga. The deadline was in three weeks time. The first week I spent the first three days procrastinating then the next four creating a plot and choosing between two of which the best I've thought of. The second week was spent making sketches for each scene (no matter how much you love drawing, this is straining piece of work) and the first three days of week 2, I only made 2 pages (and I had to *resketch because it got blown by the wind and was stepped on and torn by my dogs* because I work outside), the next two days I made five and I wasn't even halfway through. So on the first week I had a weekend break but since the third week is nearing and so is the deadline, I fucked it and sketched all way from morning til 4:00 am and would wake up at 6am to continue on week 2. I still had to finish sketching few more pages so I decided to tell myself I need to finish the sketches on day one of week three. So I did. And when I thought it was over. . . it wasn't. I had to ink all 14 pages with *every single detail* and it took me six days, (the last few chapters became sloppy) and I wasn't even done with making a cover art for it, I was planning on using water colour but since I haven't yet started on my other modules, I decided to make the cover tomorrow (i.e day 7 of week 3). . . Day 7 of week 3 came, it was 5:00 am, the sun was already rising but I wasn't halfway through 13 subjects. So I worked and worked on them. Nightfall came and since I haven't slept a night and had no proper sleep days prior, I decided to sleep since I was really drained and set my alarm to 3:00 am so I can begin with the cover art. I did not wake up. . . 8:00 am, Monday, the supposed deadline of the project. I was being shaken up by my mother awake asking where my modules were so she could go and submit them. I swear every single blood cells in my body stopped circulating and froze cold. The project wasn't even bound together yet. . . I bolted u from the bed and rushed towards my workspace in my room and frantically reordered them into chronological order and stapled them, I thought fuck cover art, I'mma just put a paper and write "Creative writing project Gr.8 : Comic Strip" and that's what I did. My mother took then and went to the school. The next week later, results of the three week modules were returned and it included my project. I earned half the full marks, that would've been alright since I did become sloppy due to rushing it and didn't make a cover but the thing is, my teacher added a note that said, *"I said comic strip not a book. Great plotline btw."* I'm not really mad but. . . yeah. Appreciate the effort people. It's offending.

[@juuliaarajarvi1702]

Now i want to read it. How many pages did it have?

[@BoomBoom-bq9xj]

I feel so bad for you :C

[@eccedentesiast2328]

@@juuliaarajarvi1702 It was only 14 pages bit it was a lot of work. . .

[@motociin]

@@eccedentesiast2328 _Can we read it?_

[@eccedentesiast2328]

@@motociin It's on paper and I don't really post anything on the internet (^_^;) I can tell what it's about though? The theme given was : ‘Compassion towards one who is on the verge of life and death’ Astra was a fae princess who ran away from home (and the decision of having her marry a fae prince from another kingdom for support) to become a spy against the enemy (w/c are witches) so she could return home and lead the army herself. She disguised herself as a witch and was accepted in a coven. Then she meets the coven heir, Fennel. Fennel is apathetic and like every witch hated the existance of fae creatures. Not knowing that Astra was a fae, she becomes a close friend. One day, one of Fennel's close warriors become suspicious of Astra and finds out that Astra is indeed a fae, Astra ends up killing the witch in self defense, where the rest of the coven could scent Astra as a ‘witch-killer’ and find out her true identity. So now, out of cruelty, the coven leader (Fennel's brother) decided to have Fennel accept the right of passage for the high ranking witches by which it was killing a coven killer as revenge for the dead fellow coven. On the day of her execution though, Fennel couldn't do it. She can't kill Astra (*compassion towards someone in a life and death situation*). So she ended up giving Astra her witch's-cloak to hide her scent when she escapes (mind you Astra was whipped and was presented to the coven naked for execution, which was also the reason Fennel gave her the cloak). Fennel ends up becoming a coven-traitor at that moment as she let Venatrix (her dragon) take Astra and escape. Fennel distracted her brother by confronting him into a fight. . . Fennel dies in her place. -end The rest is to be continued (never😅) (the next part is actually the second plotline I was considering illustrating) Okay bye.

[@KershalJC]

Yet, there are still people who are reading for free online and complain about the author /comic. Its ridiculous really. Edit: I think its fine to read for free online, but if you do, stop complaining and shitting on the author just drop it if you dont like it.

[@utubeagnesia]

Don't forget the countless death threats most artists recieve just because it didn't go in the way "fans" wanted it to.

[@zeeshanhazari]

@@utubeagnesia that's why I don't even have a fuckin twitter account, there are alot of idiots out there

[@yez9475]

I dont really read the manga...

[@Kelly-pr8lz]

Almost every on illegal sites are Karens like saying how ugly the art is or saying the author should stop

[@utubeagnesia]

@Joshua Rodriguez BNHA fans be like:

[@Ciara1594]

I greatly appreciate the work and talent these artists put into their work. I didn't know that they did it by themselves. I just assumed it was a group effort. I won't ever complain again on how long it takes for my favorite Manga to get to my bookstore. 💞

[@TT-fe7jw]

Thank you for making this video. This is so true in term of the brutality of work load and less pay in concept art, comic, and animation industry not only in Japan and America as well. I was inspired to be an artist in animation and video game industry. I did make it but eventually I was so burn out and depressed by the nature of the work and the industry itself. I eventually quit and I was lucky enough to have found other role in my job career. I’ve been drawing since I was a little kid. Now those inspiration has gone I didn’t even want to draw anymore. And I feel very lucky to be able to not have to deal with crazy workload and deadline anymore.

[@SURGE367]

I actually wanna become a manga artist myself and after seeing this I'm not gonna let this slow me down and I'm not gonna let anybody control my story I just hope it terns out well

[@Crystalsandchrome]

Wishing you the best!

[@arolemaprarath3248]

You can. But just be careful. I'm worried about you...

[@arolemaprarath3248]

@imanamericanredneckhillbyinbreed! You're Irish

[@crystalbrownie908]

Ik same I’ve spent a year working on a story and perfecting the characters and my art. I’m only a kid too, so even if I’ve finished everything, that doesn’t mean I can exactly go move to Japan and get it published so…

[@flowz8673]

@trunks art06 Same man eversince I was young I've always loved naruto and wanted to meet the creator and in fact inspired me to create a manga now watching this doesn't really bother me just do what you love

[@bored-bt4nn]

*"I can create the story but i can't control my story"* _some artists guy_

[@introvert-14]

Anyone hear after Attack on titan came to an end?? On my end Isayama is the real deal. He did some incredible work👏. Guys talent and passion it something precious.

[@aethergasm]

I can barely imagine what they go through. I watched my younger brother and another friend of mine have literally no time for anything when they were completing Illustration in College. I tried live drawing portraits at an anime convention a couple times and the last time I did, I drew around 100 portraits in 2 days. From that single event, I wrecked my wrist so badly I had to start wearing a carpal brace, eventually it got so bad years later that I couldn't even feed myself properly because I couldn't hold anything. Eventually I needed surgery to the point that it wasn't even my choice anymore. My father was a graphic artist and painter, his hands were wrecked too. My mother was a drafting road designer, her hands are also a mess and has been in physio for her hands for years, and because she drew and plotted for so many years by hand and digitally, her back is wrecked despite the government providing ergonomic aid for her to keep working. My parents had breaks and health days and they still ended up physically wrecked. For mangaka to have a schedule that dire it blows my mind at how much worse it probably is in comparison. @_@ 😭 They are all absolute heroes!

[@Mrhostil95]

Shonen Jump is known to exploit their artists, that's why other magazines that publish monthly are a much more feasible task to accomplish and healthier for the artists. Fans need to know that creators are human beings too and deserve to have a life outside of drawing. Adding to the fact that Japan has often a sick work ethic, it's not going to change.

[@HystericalDark]

Spot on, I wouldn't mind if more manga magazines adopted monthly chapters, if thats actually significantly better for the artists. And monthly manga sometimes has more detailed art too, like Kuroshitsuji, for example.

[@wakeupamerica8738]

why human love to torture themselves

[@anthonyrocco5612]

It’s “sick” for your standards, but manga writes who became millionaires do it because they love what they write and create. Nobody forced or told them to do so. If they don’t want to, they wouldn’t, and that’s fine, because there are literally MILLIONS out there who are more than willing to take their place. This soft shit needs to end lol.

[@theunbearables]

​@@anthonyrocco5612 Millionaires? Tell it to the author of Death Note who said they'd start starving in 5 years if he didn't keep working. 30 million copies sold * ~$5 per copy is $150 MILLION, split that in half since they're a duo and they should have $75 million each, enough to retire for life. Author of Gintama claims they hardly get shit for anime and merch sales, mainly just a flat license fee. > Nobody forced or told them to do so. If they don’t want to, they wouldn’t, and that’s fine, because there are literally MILLIONS out there who are more than willing to take their place. Bro, you are pretty much forced, if you don't maintain ratings and sales, you get axed, therefore you can't take breaks EVEN if you wanted to with the exception of One Piece and HxH. Toriyama of DBZ was FORCED to continue his series when he wanted to end it earlier, at one point he mentioned sleeping 30 minutes over the span of 5 days. > "This soft shit needs to end lol" WOAHHHH LMAO, watch out everyone! We got a wanna be supaa tough badass hardass over here. You so stronk bb

[@enterurnamehere27]

@@anthonyrocco5612 bruh, it's actually IS sickening, like Japan are among the countries with the highest rates of depression and large part of it is due to the brutal work culture, and it leads to a high rates of suicide there. So yes it IS sickening, like Germany have good work ethics bcuz they love them some hard works BUT they didn't go over the top to point of being depressed lmao. You can work hard but also you must know the limit of it. Like hard work doesn't necessarily equal good work all the time

[@DumboRumbo]

Despite the dark side of the industry, there’s still more passionate authors debuting almost every year, even though they know the stress it causes they’re still willing to keep writing just off of passion alone, and I respect that. And regarding the statement of manga authors not having control over when the series ends, that was mainly an issue for extremely popular series in Weekly Shonen magazines, like Fairy Tail, Naruto. Recently they’ve been more willing to end series on the authors accord, good example is Kimetsu no Yaiba, it ended with only 4 year run but is now one of Jump’s most popular series in years, and My Hero Academia, a series that you would usually expect to go on forever like Naruto, is in it’s final arc, even Jujutsu Kaisen and Tokyo Revengers, series that’re blowing up at the moment, are ending pretty soon (Jujutsu Kaisen was stated to end in another year or 2, and Tokyo Revengers is currently in it’s final arc as well.) And when it comes to to scheduling, you have an alternative to Weekly Jump, Jump Plus, which manga artist has a more flexible work schedule, being able to work at their own pace. So when it comes to the current state of the manga industry, I feel that it’s slowly becoming less as stressful as it was back then. But anyways good video! Sorry for the wall of text lol.

[@johncarter4956]

I think most of these mangaka learn their lesson from their predecessor. If your series are popular, end it as quickly as you can or it would drag on forever. Especially if that series got commercial and sponsors company supporting them. One of the most curious case of this is Aoyama Gosho's Detective Conan. That anime are dubbed "National Anime" and got all sorts of sponsors like TMS Entertainment who aired the animated series, the Japanese government whom support it since a large-scale manga support program from the 90s, and a lots of toys and game company who sold merchandise off it. As a result, he can't end the manga series and the anime are dragging on for 25 years now and the anime reach its 1000th episode just this January.

[@CFlandre]

I respect their passion for the subject, but I don't respect their desire to overwork themselves at all. These people trying to make it big are dysfunctional and desperate, and this lifestyle shouldn't be supported. It's the remnants of post-WWII Japan's industrial boom, and there are new avenues for artists to take their work and make their lives more livable while still producing quality works.

[@CFlandre]

@Ghani Ziyad Sagiansyah Very nuanced take! Perhaps you want to explain more?

[@mirus6190]

That's good to know!!! Coz dragging the story when for the creator it's already done feels like it's turned to hell.

[@danvexwx6926]

As expected from Zero, wise words, man!

[@universewithinart2838]

This was very educational as well as an important video to make thank you for doing so 👍. It also reminds me of an episode of the anime Golden Boy in its last episode of how the Japanese animation industry was and this was made in the 90s, animators not well feed, falling asleep at desks, having sleeping bags at work, massive pressure to meet tight deadlines and so forth. The most hilarious anime I’ve ever seen as well heartwarming too👍❤️.

[@mrao3124]

Absolute respect for their work and dedication, they are ready to go that far to make their dream a reality

[@Mike-qz7ze]

Rest in piece Kentaro Mura, lots of respects. man literally details every pixel in a giant panel, spent 38 years dedicating his life to one of the best mangas in history.

[@Olafemi96]

Same thing applies to Webtoon artists like me.

[@HiHowAreYa]

*What is the name of your webcomic* 🌚

[@Olafemi96]

@@HiHowAreYa Journey to Elysium. It’s on Webtoon Canvas.

[@HiHowAreYa]

@@Olafemi96 Alright, I'll give it a read (◍•ᴗ•◍)

[@debleb166]

@Nibir Barman That's true, but you need to have a somewhat consistent schedule to really be successful. Unless you've already got a big fanbase, people aren't going to wait months between chapters.

[@debleb166]

@Nibir Barman Yeah, you can at least choose a schedule that lets you have sleep and free time

[@anaseshmela8512]

What an insane effort of work! I should learn from those people. This gives me huge motivation that i can also work hard! Thank you so much for this amazing culture and for ur hard work I LOVE IT!

[@emenystrike]

One of my life goals is to release an own story, especially an own manga. Well, you've explained the negative aspects very good. The life is hard. If you want to become successful, you have to suffer, learning from your mistakes, working hard, being dedicated and believing in the own dreams and goals. And the most important thing is that you shouldn't give up. Keep going until you've reached what you desire.

[@mazdamiataUSDMspec]

It's pretty sad that these people do so much sacrifices just for us to enjoy, they deserve more respect.

[@annaayers1621]

Facts they deserve lots and lots of money

[@gth882]

And some vacation

[@theking-kl6fz]

Honestly, I do wanna be a Manga / Comic creator when I get a little older, and this video has given me the idea to make a schedule now before I decide to create my stories. I don't want to kill myself just so I can draw a page or two. I also have another profession that I want to make time for too. This video was Bit of an eye opener, hopefully I can enjoy making manga while still being able to have a life and not do any harm to myself 😁!!

[@chhoi]

goodluck for the journey!!(also if you have written any,drop it i wanna read hehe)

[@theking-kl6fz]

@@chhoi thanks, I'll try to make one soon

[@chelseathackston6830]

same!

[@shudleyprinsloo1648]

Bro you're inspiring me

[@theking-kl6fz]

@@shudleyprinsloo1648 :) I'm glad you are, we need an Inspired world.

[@DarkTider]

As an artist myself, I feel this, and I'm not on a weekly schedule for my series :( But once you have to also have a family to spend time on, weekly release just seems excessive without a team to help ease your load.

[@filipmikulski9140]

Beautiful video man 👌

[@KimberlyPinkney]

Why does it seem like things that come from Japan and South Korea like Manga/Manhwa and Kpop, are cool but come with this horrible dark side?! Is there any commodity that's cool from these countries that doesn't have a tinge of a horrible cloud hovering just behind it?! Japan has a name for folks who work themselves to death, like come on!

[@_jp_0966]

It seems to be the cost of genuinely good content, they do it out of passion, instead of the greed we see in the west. It is a sad trade off though

[@danielasarmiento3101]

To be fair i think that's the way for any form of entertainment, even the U.S has some horrible thing in the entertainment industry even though compared to Asian countries it give more benefits

[@jenesaissubliminals1159]

I think that's one reason dedicated fans get so upset when someone talks shit abt a kpop star, manga series etc. Bc they know they work their asses off to express themselves and give us some entertainment and seeing some tear them down is said bc they put their all into it.

[@aarohansharma4551]

Yeah man, Japan has a history of overworking to the point of death

[@JCDentonman]

@@_jp_0966 naaah stop romanticizing overwork culture. Its clearly out of pure greed. In fact, i believe this terrible evil culture is also responsible for the decline of quality in many mangas in recent years due to the publisher companies favoring greed and money over quality. Its not something to be proud of or somewhat "acceptable". passion won't shine completely when you have major deppression and chronic disease.

[@Michael_black777]

those people are dying to give life to fictional characters😔.

[@b0cket380]

Five hours of work, and it still giving life for those who done write, not just will die, the video says that it's a way of life, we sufer with this kind of life

[@b0cket380]

Collectivism is based of work as well

[@christiansoto6396]

this video is a nice reality check and homage to these artists’ hard work

[@nitewrite]

When manga fans realize that you can criticize a piece of media with or without acknowledging the work that the author put in, the world will be at peace.

[@RatchelRach]

I will admit I am guilty of reading manga online free because I can't afford it, but I try to support the author in other ways like watching the show on subscription streaming services and buying official merch when I can. I know that doesn't fully make up for it but it's the best I can do.

[@davidddhoi5569]

Get a shounen jump subscription, it's cost $2 per month and you get pretty much all of their stuff and I think it's really Worth it

[@fuckbitch7332]

@@davidddhoi5569 where u have to subscribe??

[@mangasystem7011]

You do more to support than 90% of the People here who can afford it.

[@emeliabrain613]

@@mangasystem7011 definitely agree

[@Anton-vy5xq]

You are ruining the quality of the manga you enjoy. Its not a human right to enjoy manga. So pay up and don’t pirate

[@dawnybreed9551]

Drawing as it is, already demands your attention. If you want your drawings to look clean and smooth then you have to focus on it all day. And that's just drawing, now there's inking, drawing back grounds, inking backgrounds and finally coloring it if you're a mad man.... That is the pinnacle definition of DEDICATION.... Sheeesh.

[@dawnybreed9551]

@Player Zero Exactly! When I'm starting to draw the pose of a character I feel like I just want to stop drawing already lol. Keeping your mind focused on one thing is so hard to do if you're not dedicated..

[@reihanalfansa7519]

True bro.

[@debleb166]

@Player Zero Yeah. This is why I feel like comics are one of the most challenging forms of art for a person to make. A novelist only needs to know how to make a story, and an illustrator only needs to know how to draw, but a comic artist has to do both. Even just for hobbyists like me, I think there's a real passion and dedication that has to go into making comics and manga.

[@kaizu8326]

and the fact that you need to focus the entire time so it doesn't look like shit makes it even more hardcore. I can never imagine myself drawing!/painting while being deprived of sleep and still get the same result that I can get when I have full rest. It's just impossible

[@dawnybreed9551]

@@kaizu8326 Imagine if you were sick and forced to do a chapter.... I'll retire right there and there😂

[@mathiportfolioo]

Thank you so much for making this video! It was really eye-opening to see how manga is created in the real world, and it gave me a whole new appreciation for my favorite anime. The amount of hard work that goes into making these stories come to life is truly amazing and it gave me goosebumps just thinking about it. Personally, I love read manga myself as much has a i love to watch anime both are just amazing 😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@isauldron4337]

Apreciate the mangaka's work I've always believed in this

[@BiloGadget]

fun fact: that 30 minute sleep every four hours is a real thing That only the busy can acomplish. its typically called the Davinci schedule since he supposedly used it. its facinating how little we can truly live on.

[@devss4982]

That’s 3 hours of sleep and barely even that because it’s not good sleep if it’s not consecutive

[@OatmealTheCrazy]

Übermann, but also there's been no actual studies that confirm polyphasic sleep schedules have any benefit. You'll still be sleep deprived.

[@BiloGadget]

to the two replies, im not saying its better, just saying its possible to live on and that people have slipped into this sleep cycle either on purpose or by complete accident. btw thanks for reminding me the actual name of the sleep schedule instead of just calling it the Da Vinci.

[@vaderetro264]

@@BiloGadget We are all different, some feel ok sleeping 5 or 6 hours per night, others usually need 8 hours and will need to compensate for any lack of sleep during an especially busy period.

[@BiloGadget]

@@vaderetro264 i dont disagree with this, im not saying anyone should do the ubermann or any other sleep rhythm besides what your body is used to unless you have done your research and you want to go through with it. Im just saying that in history, it seems quite a few of successful scholars and philosopher's either slipped into a rhythm with divided sleep or forced themselves into it for either their job or for efficiency. There are probably tons of people who tried and failed because of how exhausting forcing your circadian rhythm to change is.

[@jocelynsanchez1186]

This is why we should appreciate the work the Manga Authors put out for us each week, take The Promise Neverland as an example many people disliked how the show ended

[@ei5550]

I have heard that the director has made the anime bad to increase the sales for manga so tpn fans were very angry

[@jocelynsanchez1186]

@@ei5550 thank you for letting me know!

[@natex7651]

@@ei5550 😭😭😭💀

[@ei5550]

@@jocelynsanchez1186 no problem :)

[@ei5550]

@@natex7651 I know 💀 I have bought some manga and I can agree that the tpn IS way better

[@EdArtMoment]

Thank you for this great video

[@user-qp6kt2vb7p]

Thanks you for all author to give us amazing Stories 😢

[@ryloken6790]

This is why I read my manga physically. Me having their hard work in my hand is just more respect to the author

[@sarahm390]

thats awesome.

[@alienbiscuits4981]

It’s super expensive so I subscribe to a viz media I wish I could get the manga I read in my hand tho

[@davidddhoi5569]

@@alienbiscuits4981 it's atleast better than pirating

[@yoyovlogs5229]

@@davidddhoi5569 I read manga online once I feel guilty.

[@davidddhoi5569]

@@yoyovlogs5229I mean as long as your support the industry now I think It's all good

[@MACKS1313]

The standing desk was a big step forward for these guys I bet

[@Bxii]

I've always thought of this as being one of the hardest and most draining jobs