[ SECRET POST #211 ]

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⌈ Secret Post #211 ⌋

Warning: Some secrets are NOT worksafe and may contain SPOILERS.

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Notes:

Off to the Epik High concert! Have some emopuppy if you want → ♥

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[maiteoida.livejournal.com]

Y'know, I don't really agree with the whole throwing around of the word "manga" as of recent, just because I feel like it's done haphazardly but, and you're going to have to excuse me because I will admit that I am somewhat biased here, how DO you classify art that is inspired primarily by Japanese methods of storytelling then?

I realize that manga means "comic book", I do. But that doesn't erase the biases that come with certain terms, and I think that's what makes people more inclined to use the word "manga" to describe what may be manga-inspired work...that's why you end up having clumsy phrases like "OEL manga" because "comic book", to be honest, just isn't specific enough. It sounds stupid, sure, I'll give you that, but as soon as people stop assuming that comic books aren't just Superman and the like will be the day that we can truly stop using some of these titles. But that day isn't now.

Frankly, I like using the term graphic novels but if I want to tell people that my work is very similar to manga, well, the easiest way to do that is to use the word manga. But really, this is an issue where no one wins. You use "comic book" they think of Superman, you use "manga", they think you're a Japanese poser, you use "graphic novel" they think you're pretentious. I say fuck that, use whatever you like as long as you make your point clear.

Also, fuck this idea of a "national style". Go back in time and tell Osamu Tezuka to stop ripping of Disney before you tell me that. It's called having inspiration, guys. You can't help where it comes from, and if it's from another country, who cares? The fact is, no matter what you do, if you truly believe in your art your own personal self will shine through somehow...even if its foundation is in another country.

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[yami-chan.livejournal.com]

Wait...

I thought Fantagraphics were the pretentious ones...? XD