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Favourite Mangaka

Journal Entry: Sat Apr 5, 2008, 4:37 AM
This is a list of mangaka whom I admire. In no particular order:

Takehiko Inoue (Vagabond, Real, Slam Dunk)

When I first bought Vagabond, it was actually a mistake. I'd wanted to get Blade of the Immortal, which I'd read and heard about, and I picked up Vagabond thinking it was the former (it didn't help that the titles were in Chinese, and the copy was shrink-wrapped). Nevertheless, I found the art to be superb and of a realistic style. Of all the mangaka, Inoue is probably the one that had the most influence on me.

Hiroaki Samura (Blade of the Immortal, Emerald)

Blade was unique in every way when it first came out. On first glance, the art seemed sloppy, but the raw pencilled look greatly appealed to me. Action is nicely rendered; sometimes it feels as though you're looking at a sequence of movie stills. A pure work of art, and worth every cent.

I recently discovered a HK manhua (C.A.T, by Fung Chin Pang) that managed to imitate his style perfectly.

Nobuhiro Watsuki (Rurouni Kenshin)

Kenshin counts as the first series that I bought, and it was on account of the anime (then showing on AXN). The experience of reading the manga didn't quite match up to the experience of watching the anime, so on that point I was sorely disappointed (the manga also contained some bits that I found distasteful).

What I did like about the manga were the special 1-page commentaries inserted in-between chapters that detailed Watsuki's conceptualization of the characters. His influences were pretty broad (including from Marvel Comics, which I could relate to).

The convention of naming sword/striking techniques is strongly reminiscent of the wuxia genre, and I sometimes wonder if there is an awareness/influence of wuxia in Japanese pop culture. Anyway, for a length of time (this was before I discovered Inoue), I copied Watsuki and drew all my characters with pointy chins.

Tsukasa Hojo (Angel Heart, Family Compo)
Masashi Kishimoto (Naruto)
Tohru Fujisawa (Great Teacher Onizuka, Tokko, Rose Hip Zero)
Tsutomu Nihei (Blame! Academy, NOiSE, Digimortal, Biomega)
Usumaru Furuya (Jisatsu Circle)
Jiro Matsumoto (Freesia, Keep On Vibrating, Uncivilised Planet)
Tsutomu Takahashi (Jiraishin)
Hiroya Oku (Gantz, Zero One)
Shimizu Yozo (Wonder School Boy)
Chan Mou (The Ravages of Time)
Youn In-wan/Yung Kyung-il (Shin Angyo Onshi)
Andy Seto (King of Fighters Zillion)

  • Mood: Zeal

Devious Information

  • Current Age: >21
  • Current Residence: Singapore
  • Favourite band or musician: Fountains of Wayne
  • Favourite genre of music: Pop/rock
  • Favourite poet or writer: Philip K. Dick
  • Favourite style or digital art: Amateur
  • Favourite game: Romance of the Three Kingdoms VII
  • Favourite gaming platform: PC
  • Favourite cartoon character: Freakazoid
  • Personal Quote: Screw the cheerleader, screw the world!

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~Matt9:iconMatt9: May 2, 2008, 10:31:18 PM
Thank you for the Fave :)
~naadir:iconnaadir: Apr 17, 2008, 11:19:28 AM
:) Your dwarf portraits were very well-done.
~naadir:iconnaadir: Apr 12, 2008, 10:12:27 PM
You're welcome. I think your style is very professional =)
*staino:iconstaino: Apr 9, 2008, 8:50:09 PM
:wave: Thanks for adding me to your friends list and for the fav! :nod:
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~Stink-Bug:iconStink-Bug: Jan 2, 2008, 1:09:51 PM
Jamie from art class at George's, hello :psychotic:

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*BellicoseButterfly:iconBellicoseButterfly: Dec 29, 2007, 10:08:58 PM
much love for the watch :blowkiss:

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~zephyrofgod:iconzephyrofgod: Dec 2, 2007, 12:50:25 PM
Thanks for the favourite on luna moth.

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~Catboymeowian:iconCatboymeowian: Sep 5, 2007, 11:38:50 PM
thanks for the fave!
~dummk0pf:icondummk0pf: Jul 26, 2007, 2:23:50 AM
peace

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=NalshayKuDu:iconNalshayKuDu: Jun 27, 2007, 3:53:52 AM
thanks for the watch sweetie!

lurv your avvie :)

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~dekarogue:icondekarogue: Apr 22, 2007, 11:58:48 PM
thanks ^^

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~naadir:iconnaadir: Apr 22, 2007, 6:18:37 PM
no problem. i like Rogue too. and your art is pretty uh, eye-opening. ; )
~dekarogue:icondekarogue: Apr 22, 2007, 3:11:06 PM
thanks for the watch :boogie:

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~angelobelmont:iconangelobelmont: Apr 18, 2007, 6:32:39 PM
Thanks a ton for the ton of faves man!

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~angelobelmont:iconangelobelmont: Apr 7, 2007, 2:38:58 PM
Anybody home?

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*Vampirella87:iconVampirella87: Mar 25, 2007, 2:14:16 AM
Hey there :wave:

How are you? :)
~Akarui-Siren:iconAkarui-Siren: Oct 20, 2006, 10:32:08 AM
the sky is up? XD A little hi to aih felle countryman! to serve the country with.. erm... yar. XP

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~naadir:iconnaadir: Oct 20, 2006, 10:20:58 AM
hello sweetheart, wassup?
~Akarui-Siren:iconAkarui-Siren: Oct 19, 2006, 10:49:35 PM
halo~!

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~Rongkai:iconRongkai: Jun 9, 2006, 12:24:30 AM
Thanks for stopping by my gallery :ahoy:

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