On the 8th Itten Toppa (a.k.a Break through with your strengh) , Indonesian Masterclass veteran, MAGE, delivered an entry worthy of the contests’ namesake. Run by Monthly Comic Zenon, Itten Toppa is where those...
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SMA Editorial Dept.
SMA MC SCORES HIGH IN JAPANESE MANGA CONTEST!
Brazilian manga artist and SMA Masterclass veteran, Ichirou wowed the judges, including guest judge Jinsei Kataoka in the domestic manga competition Itten Toppa with his apocalyptic manga entry! Ichirou made SMA history...
MANGAKA SPOTLIGHT Q&A: AZYCHIKA
“I do love Marvel, by the way.” We sent out the call for questions and you didn’t disappoint! We chose 5 of the best, from how to draw epic battle scenes to work in a team of creative. So without...
Shihan says….THE “X-FACTOR”
Being a successful manga artist isn’t just about how good your technique is, it’s the ability to leave a lasting impression on your readers! To stand out from the competition, you need to ensure your work, from story...
Shinan says … An eternal formula
Record of Ragnarok was born from a single question… “What if humanity battled the gods?” In an effort to give humanity a fighting chance against their ordained destruction, our protagonist, the Valkyrie Brunhild...
Shihan says “Reinventing and Originality”
Creating 100% original content is a difficult, nigh on impossible task. You may have thought up a concept you’re convinced has never been done before. You’re brimming with excitement, but just in case, you give your...
SMA MASTERCLASS MANGA ENTERED INTO POPULAR VOTE CONTEST!
SMA MasterClass member Yoonmi has been selected to participate in IPPEN GrandPrix, a new and exclusive competition set up by the Zenon Editorial Department. The U.S. artist’s award winning Itten Toppa manga “Subtle...
Shihan says “Mob characters are there for a reason”
“Mob characters are there for a reason” Have you ever thought about what would be like to read a sports manga without the spectators/mob characters? The main characters will be screaming something like:...
Shihan says “Not all Climax of a story need an enemy or dragon to be defeated”
“Not all Climax of a story needs an enemy or dragon to be defeated” A journey through a fantasy land to find magical balls that grants wishes, a powerful notebook, winning the baseball league or just...
Shihan says “A story has a relatable emotion at its core”
“A story has a relatable emotion at its core” Some might think that a manga survives because of incredible worlds, supernatural powers or amazing visuals. That is partly true as visuals are the first...
