Artists Village SMA MasterClass Tati’s (DS Studio) Japanese Manga Debut!!
Exciting News! Our talented MasterClass member from Indonesia, Tati (DS Studio) has made SMA history! 🇮🇩 She is the very first MasterClass member to launch a series in Japan. Her manga, Fetal Parasite, or Himekuimushi in Japanese, is released under the Japanese pen name Moritaka Neko. This is Tati’s passion project that she’s been working on here in the Artists Village, so be sure to check it out!
Proceed with caution and enjoy her horror manga with beautifully drawn, but truly terrifying insectoid monsters. Fetal Parasite can be read biweekly on the official on the official Comic ZENON Website!
You can also enjoy the first 3 chapters in English, published exclusively for SMA readers to enjoy:
Take your first step towards your own manga debut by joining SMA! The deadline to join SMA22 is February 2nd, 2025. Enter for a chance to develop your potential as a manga creator with us in Japan!
HELLO SMA21 AWARD WINNER, 瓜喵(Miao)!
PROFILE Pen Name / Name:瓜喵 (Miao) Your social media profiles (optional): FB: @shadowclamp Country: Taiwan Age: 35 Favorite manga: Delicious in Dungeon, Shoulder-a-Coffin Kuro Favorite movie: Inception, Amélie
“Find your own way to attract the reader’s attention. Make sure to exaggerate the emotions of your characters. You can do it!”
About SMA
How does it feel to receive a SILENT MANGA AUDITION® award? Unbelievable! I’m actually not a full-time manga creator. Before receiving this award, I didn’t think that my work could compare to that of the professionals who also submit entries. This award is very encouraging for me. What was the inspiration behind your awarded work? Although I don’t have experience raising frogs or tadpoles, I have a little fish tank at home. I love animals, and once I even created a manga about a friendship between a bear and a duck. Animals always inspire me. What challenges did you face while making your manga? How did you overcome them? It’s difficult to draw frogs’ bodies. I tried different ways to simplify their anatomy, while also making sure they didn’t look too weird in the manga. Also, I wanted the little kids to be cute. Therefore, I had to search for many pictures and illustrations as references.
How and when did you start making manga? What do you wish you knew as a beginner? What advice would you give to someone who wants to start drawing manga? I started making manga when I was a teenager. I drew manga with a pen, and I mostly drew by stippling at the time. I wish I had practiced more (i.e., by sketching) before starting. Creators spend a lot of time making their works, but it’s also important to communicate with the outside world. Don’t be afraid to share your ideas or your script. Keep an open mind! That’s my advice to creators.
Do you draw your manga digitally or by hand? What are your go-to digital or analogue tools? I draw digitally with Clip Studio Paint.
What was the first manga you picked up? Is it easy to access manga where you live? In Taiwan, there used to be some book rental shops (kind of like Blockbuster, but for books) near schools. When I was a teenager, I always ran into the book rental shops and rented a lot of manga after a big test. If I found a good manga, I would buy it. I forget what the first manga I bought was, but it was probably one of Clamp’s works. I was really addicted to Clamp’s stories at the time. Sadly, book rental shops almost completely disappeared after that due to the recession. Now, I’m used to buying manga online or at bookstores. Sometimes, I buy e-books, since I own an iPad now.
Which manga changed your life? It’s difficult to say which singular manga changed my life. I think manga by Clamp had a big influence on me when I was young. Clamp do not create traditional Shojo manga. Their manga covers different themes, and they switch up their styles, too. What I learned from Clamp was to keep an open mind and to try creating manga with a variety of different themes.
Which manga character do you most identify with? Why? Kirua in HUNTERxHUNTER. He always puts his best friend Gon first and stays by Gon’s side. When they faced the Cat-woman for the first time, Kirua knocked Gon aside, away from the battlefield, even though he knew Gon would hate him afterward. When he was told that he would only hold his friend back in the future, after hesitating briefly, he decided to leave. He looks like he doesn’t care about anything, but in fact he is sensitive and thoughtful. I really like his personality.
What kind of manga do you want to make next? I really have no idea. I hope my next manga will touch somebody’s heart. I want to keep improving my work, to make it more delicate and unique. In Taiwan, it’s hard to be a full-time manga creator. The pay is quite low and it’s difficult to attain a good work-life balance. Sometimes, it’s easier to be a fan art creator. However, I like to create original short stories. That’s why I’m still an amateur.
About You
What do you do when you’re not making manga? How do you relax? I read manga, of course! I also enjoy playing video games.
What industry do you work in (if manga making isn’t your primary job)? I have worked as a graphic designer at a printing house for 7 years.
Where do you see your manga career in 5 years time? I want to try thinking up longer stories. I’d also like the opportunity to adapt stories by other authors.
What manga making advice would you give to your younger self if you could? Brainstorm as much as you can before making your manga. Write down every single idea you have at each moment of the day.
What advice would you give to people entering the SILENT MANGA AUDITION®? I have learned a lot from the award-winning SMA works. The creators are very talented. Without dialogue, the way you present a scene in your manga is very important. Find your own way to attract the reader’s attention. Make sure to exaggerate the emotions of your characters. You can do it!
Thank you, 瓜喵(Miao)! We’re eagerly awaiting your next manga masterpiece!
PROFILE Pen Name / Name: monami Your social media profiles (optional):IG: @monadrawzthings Country: India Favorite manga: Ajin: Demi-Human, Attack on Titan, One-Punch Man, Bakuman, etc. Favorite movie: Any movie that keeps me hooked till the end. Favorite quote: “The reason why you want it so badly is because your future self already has it.”
“It’s really about expressing your own thoughts, beliefs and enjoying what YOU love to draw.”
About SMA
How does it feel to receive a SILENT MANGA AUDITION® award? Winning feels incredibly rewarding. This story came from a very personal place, and to have it recognized means a lot to me. I’m grateful for the opportunity to share my work, and I hope it resonates with others the way it did with me. What was the inspiration behind your awarded work? My inspiration for this story stems from the profound emotion of grief and its transformative power. I wanted to explore the intersection of poor children, who I see everyday on the streets, and who are deprived of childhood, care, and love, and a mother grieving the loss of her own child. Ultimately, the characters channel sorrow into something meaningful, transforming pain into a source of hope.
What challenges did you face while making your manga? How did you overcome them?Balancing my job, my studies, and working on this project was a challenge. I overcame it by quitting my job… just kidding! I had to cut back on some sleep.
How and when did you start making manga? What do you wish you knew as a beginner? What advice would you give to someone who wants to start drawing manga? I’ve always had a love for drawing anime characters, but it truly blossomed in fourth grade when I watched an anime called UFO Baby. Seeing a character in it who was a mangaka inspired me to draw my own stories. From that moment, my passion for manga became a significant part of my life .
As a beginner, I wish I had realized that drawing manga is not just about creating something that others admire. It’s really about expressing your own thoughts, beliefs and enjoying what YOU love to draw.
My advice to new manga creators would be to immerse themselves in a wide variety of manga to gain insights into storytelling, character development and artistic techniques.
Do you draw your manga digitally or by hand? What are your go-to digital or analogue tools? I started out drawing manually, but for the past few years, I’ve completely transitioned to digital art. I use Clip Studio Paint and an iPad. What was the first manga you picked up? Is it easy to access manga where you live? My first ever manga was The Wallflower by Tomoko Hayakawa, which I found in an old book store near my school. It used to be quite rare to find manga back in the day, but now popular titles are easily accessible in larger stores, and almost every manga is available online.
Which manga changed your life? While I can’t point to a specific manga, I can say that manga, as a whole, has profoundly changed and influenced my life.
Which manga character do you most identify with? Why? Seishu Handa from Barakamon. I resonate with his journey of personal growth and creativity. I also have a lively little nephew like Naru, who brings a lot of joy and energy into my life. What kind of manga do you want to make next? I would like to make manga in the josei genre targeting psychological themes. The challenges a manga creator may face in my country are cultural differences, a limited audience and a lack of job opportunities.
About You
What do you do when you’re not making manga? How do you relax? Currently, I study Japanese and am preparing for the JLPT when not making manga. To relax, I listen to music while having a cup of coffee
What industry do you work in (if manga making isn’t your primary job)? Making manga IS my primary job^^
Where do you see your manga career in 5 years time? In 5 years, I hope to keep drawing manga and have published my own titles in Japan!
What manga making advice would you give to your younger self if you could? I would actually like to thank my younger self for always drawing and never giving up. (And also advise her to read more manga!)
What advice would you give to people entering the SILENT MANGA AUDITION®? Always consider the emotion you want your audience to feel after they read your work.
Thank you, monami! We’re eagerly awaiting your next manga masterpiece!
PROFILE Pen Name / Name: Hariv / Vũ Hồng Hải Your social media profiles (optional): X: @Hariv_19 Instagam: @haithao.9805 Country: Vietnam Favorite manga: Ajin, Dandadan, Look Back Favorite movie: Interstellar, Everything Everywhere All at Once,… And the show I always listen to while drawing is High Kick! Favorite quote: “No pain, no gain.”
“Continuously learn new things and observe everything around you; great ideas will come.”
About SMA
How does it feel to receive a SILENT MANGA AUDITION® award? It’s an indescribable thrill and a surprise. My heart pounded when I saw my comic panel appear on the award banner. What was the inspiration behind your awarded work? It was the short videos about creepy pasta creatures that kept appearing on my TikTok feed. They kept popping up, so I decided to write a story about them. I changed my ideas and storytelling methods many times, and I finally completed my story after two months.
What challenges did you face while making your manga? How did you overcome them? Different ideas kept popping up, and I wanted to include them all in the story. However, due to the page limit, I had to decide which ones to keep and which ones to leave out. It was a pretty tough decision.
Storytelling is also a big challenge for me. I often worry that readers won’t understand my intentions, so I changed my storytelling style quite a bit to make it both concise and easy to understand. However, it didn’t seem very successful, because after letting my friends read the story, they all said the ending was a bit confusing.
How and when did you start making manga? What do you wish you knew as a beginner? What advice would you give to someone who wants to start drawing manga? During the COVID-19 lockdown, I happened to watch a segment of an anime. I had plenty of free time, so I started practicing drawing. I’m entirely self-taught, which was really challenging. I wish I had received formal and professional training. My advice is: keep drawing! Continuously learn new things and observe everything around you; great ideas will come. Do you draw your manga digitally or by hand? What are your go-to digital or analogue tools? I draw digitally, using a computer, a drawing tablet, and Clip Studio Paint.
What was the first manga you picked up? Is it easy to access manga where you live? When I was in elementary school, the convenience stores at the school gate rented out Doraemon comics. Because of that, I got to read them and dreamed of becoming a manga artist from a young age. Which manga changed your life? Attack on Titan is the manga that introduced me to the wonderful world of comics. I happened to watch a segment of the anime while staying at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, I turned to the manga to find out what would happen next. From there, I became interested in manga and determined to pursue my childhood dream.
Which manga character do you most identify with? Why? Maybe Erwin Smith from Attack on Titan. This character is willing to give up everything to achieve their goal, just like how I gave up on university to draw manga. What kind of manga do you want to make next? A slice-of-life manga with a touch of the supernatural sounds fascinating!
In my country, the comic industry hasn’t developed much. Many people still view comics as something for children only, and artists don’t always get the recognition they deserve. It’s believed that making a living through art isn’t sustainable, and people usually prefer reading foreign comics.
That’s why I want to develop the Vietnamese comic industry, to change the perception that, ‘Comics are only for children. Vietnamese comics are low-quality and cannot compare to Japanese manga and American comics.’ I want my country to have more high-quality comic series.
About You
What do you do when you’re not making manga? How do you relax? I work as an electrical engineer at a tech company.
What industry do you work in (if manga making isn’t your primary job)? Industrial automation and robotics.
Where do you see your manga career in 5 years time? I will probably continue writing and drawing the stories that exist in my mind on paper.
What manga making advice would you give to your younger self if you could? Keep reading and drawing a lot.
What advice would you give to people entering the SILENT MANGA AUDITION®? If you have an idea, draw it immediately. If you don’t have an idea, read books, watch movies, observe everything around you, and you might come up with something new.
Thank you, Hariv! We’re eagerly awaiting your next manga masterpiece!
Winner of the SMA19 Grand Prix, ryancomicpress, Releases a Brand New One-shot!
Masterclass member ryancomicpress, who won the SMA19 Grand Prix with his work, “The Unexpected Dinner Guest”, has received another award for his newest one-shot, “New Days”! The award was announced in the July Edition of Monthly Comic Zenon.
In “New Days”, Butcher, an assassin, is assigned to protect Margot Valington, the teenage daughter of a mafia boss. Even Butcher, a stoic and emotionless assassin, is moved by Margot’s bubbly personality, and the two strike up an unlikely friendship. However, how will the two react when their new bond is tested?
“New Days” received an Excellence Award in the 11th Kyushu International Manga Award, and is now available to read in English! To celebrate the English release of “New Days”, we are releasing a special Q&A with ryancomicpress! Read on to find out more about his process and the inspiration for this one-shot.
How do you feel about winning this award?
It feels good and I’m very grateful. However, I still want to try for a better award next time. It’s a hopeful indicator that I’m on the right path to becoming a professional mangaka, but I’m still not satisfied yet. After I get a better award, I want to aim for a piece that can be serialized and make my Japanese debut. I’d like to move to Japan and live in the Artists Village, too.
How did you think of the idea for this piece?
I wanted to draw a friendship between a prim and proper ojou-sama type character and a scary, “evil” character. Although this piece changed many, many times, the main idea always stayed the same.
What do you think is the best part of this piece?
Without trying to sound like I’m boasting, I think my art is the best thing about the piece. Even though the deadline was right around the corner, I’m happy to say that the art I drew was up to my standards, and I didn’t compromise on the quality.
What did you struggle with when creating this piece?
I feel like I struggled with almost everything – anything related to writing, really. I’m still new to writing stories in general. Keeping the dialogue to the absolute minimum was a huge challenge for me in the beginning. Trying to cram everything into a short and concise 39 pages was incredibly difficult. Even after writing draft after draft, it still did not go the way I originally envisioned. I often wondered if there was a “correct” way to make the story and which paths would lead me to that correct way. The deadline was rough, and as much as I tried to maintain a healthy relationship with making this manga, it still almost wrecked me in the end.
Was there anything you tried to keep in mind while creating these characters?
I tried to always remember that my protagonists are supposed to contrast. To me, the more they contrast, the more unique and alive they feel.
What are your favorite manga?
I love gyaru romance manga. My favorite right now would have to be Otaku ni Yasahii Gyaru wa Inai!?, or Gal Can’t be Kind to Otaku!?. It’s probably because pretty popular girls never took an interest in my anti-social nerdy self, while I always wanted to date a pretty popular girl.
What kind of manga do you want to draw next?
Something stupid and fun. Something with crime. Something with superheroes. Most important of all, I really want to draw a sexy curvy lady.
What is your latest obsession?
Fortnite. I love Fortnite. I just want to play Fortnite all day. If I wasn’t trying to be a mangaka, I would try to become a Fortnite pro and win the Fortnite world championship. I’m also forever obsessed with Yu-Gi-Oh!
Do you have any final comments for the readers?
These questions make it seem like I got here by myself. In reality, my editors played a huge role every step of the way in helping me make this piece a reality. If you are aspiring to win SMA, then be prepared to work with your editors. Also, as an aside, I used photographic references for nearly every character in every panel of the manga. Every morning for around a month I would wake up, spend around an hour taking pictures of myself posing in a high school girl outfit, and then draw it. The process was difficult, frustrating, and extremely stressful, but it was fun. You have to be willing to do anything to make your piece successful, which can be really difficult. That’s why I still sometimes wonder if I’m cut out to be a professional mangaka.
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Manga Prodigy Plushelisa Wins the Top Prize in the 11th Kyushu International Manga Award!
We are excited to announce that Plushelisa has won the top prize in the 11th Kyushu International Manga Award! Her award-winning manga, “MY FRIEND TOMA”, was published in the August edition of Monthly Comic ZENON, and is now available in English on the SMAC website. Don’t forget to check it out!
“MY FRIEND TOMA” is the story of Mari, a shut-in who decides to cut herself off from the rest of the world. However, after living in isolation for a year, Mari realizes that even she, a self-declared misanthrope, can get lonely. Thus, Mari embarks on a journey to create her ideal friend: an AI program called “Toma”. Will Toma lead Mari even further into isolation, or will he encourage her to rejoin society?
Plushelisa received the following comments from the ZENON Editorial Department about her new work:
Incredible… It really frightened me… Plushelisa shows the characters’ emotions so well, and can draw really beautifully. I have high expectations for her.
The story was really interesting! I can’t believe the author is only 18 years old! I wanted to know why the main character became a shut-in.
Plushelisa is a promising young creator who previously won the top prize in the 20th round of the SMA with her work, “You Have My Heart”. Now, at the age of 18, she has also received the top prize for the Kyushu International Manga Award! We interviewed the manga prodigy to learn more about her process when creating this piece. Read on to find out more!
How do you feel about winning this award?
I didn’t expect it at all. During the creation of my one-shot, I had a lot of self-doubt. There were a lot of voices in my head telling me it wasn’t good enough. I even had nightmares about it (haha!). Given the quality of my previous award-winning work, I didn’t think my one-shot could win an award, so when my editors told me the news, I was in shock. I’m very grateful and it motivates me to work even harder on my next project!
Even though I knew I wanted to enter the competition, I had no idea what kind of story I was going to create. So, I did a lot of research to find inspiration. I watched films and spent a lot of time racking my brain. Then, one day, I listened to a podcast about a girl who had pretended to be someone else on the internet. This was the starting point for the rest of the story.
What do you think is the best part of this piece?
I love the moment when Toma seems to materialize in the real world, even though it’s just Mari’s hallucination. I really enjoyed drawing that page.
What did you struggle with when creating this piece?
I took the time to make this one-shot very dynamic. Mari is in her room in front of her computer for the first 20 pages, and I was worried that would be boring and monotonous. So, I tried to vary the angles and stage the panels differently to make it more dynamic.
Was there anything you tried to keep in mind while creating these characters?
When I originally designed the characters, Mari had much shorter hair. However, with short hair, it was much more difficult to give her that disheveled, tired look. So, I decided to give her long hair, and I think that made it easier to communicate her mental state to the readers.
What are your favorite manga?
Recently, I read Fire Punch by Tatsuki Fujimoto. I loved the originality of the story and the characters. I’m also currently reading Bakuman. I’m learning a lot about the underbelly of the manga world, and it’s very interesting!
What kind of manga do you want to draw next?
I’d like to create a tragic story that readers will remember for a long time.
What is your latest obsession?
I’ve been learning Japanese for a few months now. It’s a very hard language, and my level is still really low!
Do you have any final comments for the readers?
I hope you find my story entertaining! Happy reading!
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Prize-winning One-shot by Finnish MasterClass Member Don Now Available in English!
MasterClass member Don from Finland was awarded the Excellence Runner-Up award in the 10th round of the “Kyushu International Manga Award” and was featured in the March 2024 issue of Monthly Comic ZENON! Don’s 39-page entry for COAMIX’s 10th Kyushu International Manga Award, “The Runaway Clown”, marks their first award in a Comic ZENON manga contest. Don received this award along with American MasterClass member PoodPoopsie who won the top prize in the same round!
The following is a comment from the special judge of COAMIX’s 10th Kyushu International Manga Award, Kei Koga-sensei (“Trace: Recollections of a Forensic Researcher”) about Don’s entry:
“I liked the setting in which the clown had special skills he could utilize both as a clown and as someone who wants to make people laugh. However, I was a little concerned that the theme of the work was a bit difficult to understand, perhaps because it did not mesh well with the mode of expression.”
“The Runaway Clown” tells the story of a talented circus clown named Miro. However, Miro disappeared just before his grand debut in the circus ring. As a runaway, he used his agility to balance on the thin line between right and wrong. One day, fate suddenly brings Miro back to his estranged brother, Mido. Finding his way back on wobbly feet, Miro begins to realize that the things we run away from typically stay with us the most, no matter how fast or how far we run…will Miro finally find his place, or will he go back to his old habit of running away?
Don joins an ever-growing group of SMA MasterClass members whose works have won awards in Monthly Comic ZENON’s manga contests! With the support of the SMA Editorial Department, the MasterClass members show their potential to Japanese readers each year!
The SMA Editorial Department Participates in Anime Expo 2024!
This year, members of the SMA Editorial Department visited Los Angeles, California to participate in Anime Expo 2024! Anime Expo began in 1991 and is the largest anime and manga related event in North America, with approximately 392,000 participants in 2023! This year, as well, we were impressed by the sheer number of participants, as well as the number of events and panels offered.
People flooded the halls of the Los Angeles Convention Center this year, which was decorated with posters and banners advertising new and upcoming anime. Many visitors made the effort to come in cosplay, and the Editorial Department was impressed with the thought and effort everyone put in!
The Editorial Department was also amazed by the skill displayed in the Artist Alley, where artists from all over North America sold fan art, as well as original creations.
Japanese Manga Editors Industry Roundtable (July 6th)
On the third day of the Expo, the CEO of Kumamoto COAMIX Inc. and the Chief Editor of the SILENT MANGA AUDITION® Committee, Shuichi “Mocchi” Mochida, and Editorial Department member Eve participated in a Roundtable discussion about current trends in the manga industry.
The panelists discussed the growing markets in Korea, Taiwan, and North America, but emphasized that Japan is still by far the largest market for manga. However, the panel noted that there are growing opportunities for overseas creators, especially after the advent of digital manga. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the vast majority of manga consumption in Japan now takes place digitally. With more spaces open on digital platforms, and a great variety of genres being published online, overseas creators have more opportunities than ever before to get their works published in Japan!
After the roundtable discussion, there was time for individual questions from audience members, which included past SMA participants! Aspiring manga artists from all four corners of the continent came to ask questions, and the SMA team gave impromptu critiques of their works! Here were some of the questions and takeaways:
Is it possible for my work to be published in a manga magazine in Japan one day?
Yes! Many manga magazines now employ overseas creators, so you could have your work serialized in Japan one day! However, if you want to live in Japan and work for a manga magazine, it’s important to be able to speak and understand Japanese at a high level.
Is it possible to get published in Japan while still living in my country?
Yes, this is also possible! Before, you had to live in Japan to be published there, but now that video conferencing technology is widely available, it’s becoming more common for people to be published while working remotely!
What is more important when coming up with ideas for manga, the world or the characters?
The characters are 100% more important. Interesting characters are the lifeblood of manga!
What is the most important thing when designing manga characters?
The eyes! The eyes are the windows to the soul. It’s important to be able to draw a variety of different eyes that can express many different emotions.
It was inspiring to meet so many talented and passionate creators. We’d like to give a big thank you to everyone who came to the roundtable discussion, as well as to everyone who came to Anime Expo 2024! We hope to see you (and your works) again soon!
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Announcing the Debut of Sideburn004’s Original One-Shot in the June Edition of Monthly Comic ZENON!
Hello, everyone! We are thrilled to announce that Sideburn004, a manga artist from Russia, has debuted her original one-shot in the June edition of Monthly Comic ZENON! In celebration of her new work, “DOCTORCIST -SEIMEI-”, please enjoy this special interview!
▼Sideburn004’s Profile Sideburn004 is one of the ten creators who is currently living and working at the Artists Village Aso 096k in Kumamoto, a place created exclusively for promising new talents in the manga world. After winning the Grand Prix in the 8th round of the SMA, she worked with professional editors to create her next work, which received an honorable mention in the 6th Itten Toppa Manga Award. Following these achievements, she was chosen to create the art for “Midnight Shadow”, a piece written by Matsuri Midou-sensei (Black Terror).
Hello everyone! I’m Sideburn and my passion is drawing manga!
2. What is your favorite part of “DOCTORCIST -SEIMEI-”?
When I was working on this story, the most interesting thing was drawing the hyoma (demons) and the action scenes. I wish there were more scenes like this in my manga.
3. What is the best thing about the main character, Abe-no-Seimei?
He is handsome! Also, I wanted to create a character that is more than meets the eye. People don’t take him seriously when they first meet him, but he’s actually a professional. His biggest problem is that he’s pretty helpless in everything besides his work. Maybe that’s why he’s always broke?
4. What was difficult about drawing this work?
Now, I can’t say anything about creating manga is easy. Each stage requires a lot of work and time. However, the most difficult things were perhaps creating the concept, writing the plot, and drawing the storyboard. We discussed every detail and made many corrections to create the best possible one-shot, which took months. On the other hand, creating the manuscript itself was fascinating and went by very quickly.
5. What kind of works do you plan to draw in the future?
I would like to continue drawing action stories in the fantasy or sci-fi genre. I enjoy creating new worlds.
6.Lastly, please give a message to our readers!
Manga is part of the entertainment industry, so I hope you will find my work entertaining!
▼Published in Monthly Comic ZENON
Sideburn004 is getting ready to draw her first-ever series, so stay tuned for more! You can read Sideburn004’s one-shot from the link below.
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Introducing the One-Shot Debuts of Three Artists Village MasterClass Members!
We’re proud to announce that three Artists Village creators have made their one-shot debuts in Monthly Comic ZENON! Sideburn004, Enewald, and monotone_ink each have published one-shots, which are all available in English on the SMAC website and on MangaHot! You can also read all three one-shots in Japanese on the ZENON Editorial Department’s website!
Sideburn004’s piece, “DOCTORCIST -SEIMEI-”, is about Abe no Seimei, a doctor who specializes in exorcizing the demons that live in people’s hearts and feed off their negative emotions. When Mai’s grandfather undergoes an unexpected transformation, she goes to Dr. Abe for help. Find out what happens next through the link below!
Enewald’s piece, “Records of April 3, 2037” details a post-apocalyptic world in which humans are hunted for food by aliens, but a misunderstanding causes an alien and a human to strike up an unlikely camaraderie. Read Enewald’s one-shot below!
Finally, monotone_ink’s new one-shot “WANMI 13” can be read through the link below. Ryuji, an extremely strong man with little luck in love, gets a sudden proposal from an otherworldly beauty! Read on to find out what happens next!
