/ic/ - Artwork/Critique

>>6529423
I've been watching Naoki Urusawa's Manben and I also read this book on manga, which could basically be titled "How to Make a Hit Manga" by the creator of Jojo's Bizarre adventure, Hirohiko Araki.

I think for all the breadth and freedom manga has in approach to genre there is actually a fairly rigid structure to what becomes successful in Japan. If you read Araki's book and watch some Manben episode you'll see that mangas that on the surface are world's apart in subject matter end up falling into the same tropes of pacing, characterization, character types, story tropes etc. I'm sure most weebs are familiar with these formulas, and to many they may even be preferable and comfortable, but there are certain conventions and expectations you just have to contend with to be successful in that industry. Of course their industry is a million times more healthy and produces better results than Marvel/DC, which is why Viz and Kodansha outsell American comics on their own turf by a country mile. >>6529425 is correct that you are beholden to publishers and editors to some extent, unless you're a superstar. There are artists who get away with ignoring their editors but they better have the sales to back up their decision or they're out.

If you haven't checked it out, I think Manben is pretty much essential viewing if you're an artist, even if you aren't interested in manga or comics. I think I learned more from watching this than any guide, tutorial or book. https://www.naokiurasawa.com/

Should I get this?