Are you an Otaku? If you are a passionate fan of comics like Vagabond, Evangelion, Akira, and Alita Battle Angel, then the answer is yes. Otakus are those people who are fans of mangas, the comics produced in the East.
The term otaku comes from Japanese and designates people of both sexes, of any age, who demonstrate a vast knowledge about characters and narratives of mangas. In other words, Otakus are the Geeks of the land of the rising sun.
Just like Geeks in the West, Otakus, due to their appreciation for these fantasy and science fiction stories, may become interested in the art of drawing and thus create their own stories.
Nowadays, thanks to the internet, anyone who wants a space to promote and publish their own mangas and drawings can create a blog, especially since platforms like WordPress are intuitive and full of resources.
And to give your project a professional look, it’s worth investing in a domain name and good website hosting.
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The production of mangas
Mangas, the Japanese comics, have some distinctions compared to the material produced in the West. The first detail that stands out is the features of the characters.
A typical character in a manga has a triangular face, a small nose, and large eyes. In fact, the bulging eyes are not there by chance. It is through the characters’ gaze that the artist conveys the expressiveness they present at that moment.
The Brazilian audience began to look fondly at mangas back in the 80s thanks to tokusatsus, which were those live-action series starring heroes like Jaspion and all that crew that arrived here via the now-defunct Manchete network.
In the 90s, with the popularization of works like Akira, Ghost in the Shell, and Saint Seiya, mangas gained more space among Brazilian readers.
By that time, these Japanese heroes faced off against the “all-powerful” characters from Marvel and DC. It didn’t take long for the fascination with mangas to produce Brazilian otakus.
Elements and tools for the production of mangas
When a certain artistic manifestation becomes popular, it is normal for artists interested in producing their works to emerge.
The ingredients for producing good mangas consist of a bit of talent and high amounts of dedication and study. It is necessary to practice constantly and research drawing techniques. The internet, for example, is a rich territory of tips on the subject.
And since we are talking about technologies that assist in the dissemination of this art, aspiring artists can also find some tools that allow the creation and layout of mangas. Let’s see what they are?
Medibang Paint
It is a free application compatible with both desktops and mobile devices. Medibang Paint is intuitive and brings several resources that will assist the artist in creating their own mangas.
Some of these resources include colored brushes, different fonts, and ready-made backgrounds to facilitate the conception of the scenarios.
One of the advantages of this software is the ability to control pages, as well as the possibility of working in layers.
Jump Paint
Here is an application that Otakus will love. It is also free, intuitive, and compatible with desktops, smartphones, and tablets.
Because it is intuitive, it is recommended for otakus who are still beginners in the art of drawing, but it also has advanced features that can be a dream even for more experienced artists.
Among some benefits offered by Jump Paint it is worth highlighting the number of layers and various color tones. It is available in several languages, including Japanese and Portuguese.
Another advantage of Jump Paint is that it also provides tutorials. This way, the user can practice creating sketches, finishing drawings, and coloring techniques.
MangaName
“Name” is a term in Japanese that refers to the sketches of mangas. Thus, MangaName is an application aimed at the conception of sketches.
Among the features that this application presents, the user will find various types of pens and erasers. It is intuitive and great for practicing drawings.
By using this tool, the mangaka – artist who produces manga – has the ability to manage the number of pages, define the position of characters, and set various angles of the panels.
Conclusion
Mangas have been popular worldwide for a long time, becoming works that inspire various other media. Notice the number of movies, games, and animated shows that are adaptations of mangas.
This fascination for this format obviously generated a legion of fans and artists who are eager to showcase their works.
Therefore, in light of the evolution of digital software, otakus have tools to create and promote their own mangas.
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