The publisher Shueisha has released a fascinating video
where Kentaro Yabuki , famous for works such as “ To LOVE-Ru ” and
“ Black Cat ”,
shares his drawing process. The creator is also known for his manga
adaptation of “ Darling in the FranXX ” and his most recent
work, “ Ayakashi
Triangle .”
In this audiovisual material, Yabuki offers an exclusive
insight into his technique and artistic style. From the first strokes
to the final details, fans will be able to immerse themselves in the mangaka's
creative world.
In an emotional message shared on Twitter, the author
reflects on his beginnings in the manga industry. Yabuki remembers the
summer of 1997, when, at age 17, he was inspired by projects like “Princess
Mononoke” and “Neon Genesis Evangelion,” which stood out for his artistic
approach. It was then that he discovered the concept of “creativity”
and decided to test his abilities.
“ On those summer vacations, I drew and submitted my first manga, winning the Osamu Akimoto Prize. Despite the concerns of my parents and teachers, my manga began to be published in the spring of 1998 thanks to the enthusiasm of Shueisha's editor-in-chief, who personally showed up to convince my parents," Yabuki relates .
The mangaka confesses that, although he debuted young, he
faced numerous challenges in his beginnings. “ It's not always
good to debut so young ,” he reflects, describing a stage where he
had to face bosses without having leveled up.
This revealing look at Kentaro Yabuki's career is sure to
resonate with fans of his works, offering a unique perspective on his artistic
evolution and impact on the world of manga.
- " Yubiki-sensei
is definitely a genius within his genre ."
- « What? How
is it possible that Yabuki-sensei and I are the same age? ».
- « I
remember reading the manga “Yamato Gensouki” in the late 90s. I really
like his art, although his ability as a writer leaves something to be
desired .»
- « After
great works, he wrote To LOVE-Ru and Ayakashi Triangle. A person who
ended up altering the sexuality of the young people who read his
works. I remember sneaking out of school to go buy the To LOVE-Ru
books .
- « Thank
you very much for continuing your career as an artist. “Black Cat and
To LOVE-Ru are definitely treasures from my adolescence .”
- « Yamato Gensouki was very interesting in his time and was even talked about at school. A pity that it has been cancelled .
- " It's
amazing to make a manga simply as a test for yourself and have it end up
being awarded ."
Source: OfficialTwitter Account
