“I don’t even mind if all the men in the work are handsome.” We sent out the call for questions, and we chose 5 of the best, from pro and con of the team work as duo to in-depth character creation. Here...
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Penmaru
MANGAKA SPOTLIGHT Q&A: Naked Ape – 1 of 2
“…we gave the detective protagonist a special investigative skill.” We sent out the call for questions, and we chose 5 of the best, from pro and con of the team work as duo to in-depth character...
Shinan says…”The Perfect Compliment ”
Being a mangaka requires the artist to play to his or her strengths. Sometimes it’s a challenge for artists to see the difference between what they enjoy, and where their talents lay. For instance, someone who loves...
Shihan says… The Charming Protagonist
The Charming Protagonist You could dream up the most unique and fantastical world setting, but without a strong and interesting protagonist, the story will fall at the first hurdle. Ultimately, every story created is...
Shihan says…”Unsung Stories”
For a manga to stand out, it needs originality. Originality can come in different shapes and sizes, but if you don’t have readers saying, “this manga is good because it has X, whereas others don’t”, then it...
SMA15 Moments of… CRYING: Yako Gureishi
“Moments of CRYING, SMILING or LOVE” is the theme for SMA15. With endless possibilities for stories covering each of these emotions, we’ll look at the work of Zenon’s own mangakas for inspiration. Each mangaka featured...
2 WEEKS LEFT TO WOW US WITH WASAMON!
The deadline for the SILENT MANGA AUDITION® EX-3 Round is fast approaching, but you still have plenty of time to create and submit your WASAMON manga or illustration! SMAC!’s third Kumamoto Extra Round to date...
We’re off on the road to KUMAMOTO
On the southern tip of the “Land of the Rising Sun” resides the “Land of Fire”—Kumamoto Prefecture. It’s a land forged by a volcanic cauldron, the Mount Aso caldera and surrounding areas, and tempered by the people and...
A message from the Chief Editor
Hello everyone, With SMA9 just around the corner, I wish to thank everyone who has already submitted an entry. We’ve received a lot of great manga already, and with a day still to go before deadline, we hope to see many...
***SMA9 UPLOADING NEWS***
It has been brought to our attention that some of you eager manga creators are experiencing problems uploading your lovely manga for SMA9. Well, can’t have that! Luckily, our tech boffins are on the case with a quick...
