The secret story of manga production told by Akiko Higashimura, who has sold over 17 million copies, such as “Tokyo Talareba Musume” and “Kaigetsuhime”
CLASS 101's new content “MANGA101” conveys Japanese manga culture to the world. Manga artist Akiko Higashimura was welcomed as our memorable first guest.
The world of manga is said to be “no one has the same way of making it.” Akiko Higashimura says, “The characters start moving,” and “I don't even know if my work is going to be gag or serious.” This is the content I visited at that workplace and asked about the inside of my head where such a vibrant story can be made!
Why don't we take a peek into the mind of Akiko Higashimura, who is active in a wide range of creative fields, not limited to manga?
Effects you can expect after taking the course
- Learn the secrets to being active without being bound by a frame
- Get to know the other side of a free and vibrant story
- You can catch a glimpse of a manga production site
Recommended classes for people like this
- Those who like manga, those who want to make manga
- Those who want to know the other side of Akiko Higashimura's story
- Those who want an opportunity to take on new challenges
3 reasons why this class is so special
①Do you know Akiko Higashimura's way of thinking outside the box
Akiko Higashimura talks about “talking to juniors to resolve hardened thoughts” and “the work reflects voices spoken to in the city by readers.” Let's get closer to the source of that free thought.
②Get to know the other side of the production process
Higashimura Akiko creates digitally with an iPad, including an assistant. I heard stories about the production process and “when I'm drawing a picture,” which he talks about what he likes the most.
③Know the driving force behind continuing new challenges
Start your own entertainment production. I'm going to try webtoons.
You will be exposed to the energy of actively challenging new fields.
Curriculum
Creator
Akiko Higashimura
Born in 1975 in Miyazaki. Cartoonist.
She made a break with “Mama wa Tenparist” (Shueisha), which was serialized from 2007 to 2011, and won the 2010 Kodansha Manga Award in the girls' category for “Princess Jellyfish” (Kodansha).
“Omo ni Naitemasu” “Meropon Dashi!” There are many popular works such as (both by Kodansha) and “Blank Canvas: My So-Called Artist's Journey” (Shueisha). “Tokyo Tarareba Girls” (Kodansha) and “Bishoku Tantei Akechi Gorō” (Shueisha) were also made into dramas and became a hot topic.
“Watashi no Koto o Oboeteimasu ka?” which was simultaneously serialized in Japan and Korea, has been decided to be made into a drama in Korea.
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