Tokyo, everyone is drawing comics, who still wants to fall in love?.

Chapter 386 "Teasing Master Takagi"

"It's not easy to defeat you." Oda Shingo smiled and closed the webpage of the "Ranma 1/2" comic preview.

On Earth, Rumiko Takahashi, as one of the representative gods of the comics era, has created many well-known works.

"Ranma 1/2" is an old manga from the last century. It has been 1989 years since 35, but its influence is far-reaching.

Not to mention the various adapted dramas, the animation has reached hundreds of episodes, there are multiple theatrical versions, and there have been nearly ten games alone, spanning multiple next-generation consoles such as MD, SFC, and PS. It can be said that it has grown up with a generation of comic fans.

In the eyes of many comic fans, Ranma 1/2 is a masterpiece. In particular, many famous scenes in the comic are widely praised, and some of the memes that can still be seen now, such as the tiger landing style, are also from this comic.

Therefore, it is difficult for Shingo Oda to find a manga that can completely beat it in terms of humor, comedy, emotional portrayal, etc.

So after thinking it over again and again, he decided to suppress it with two works, one from the aspects of love and the other from the aspects of comedy.

Who lets us open more? High output means fierceness, and even if you are charged by traffic, you will be made into a puff.

"This is the story outline and the character settings. You should understand them before you start writing." Oda Shingo finished the setting draft in less than half an hour and handed it to Namikaze Yukaku and Mikami Yuko. "These two are the character settings of the male and female protagonists. I drew a few sketches, and you sketch out the characters and the atmosphere."

Both women were very serious. This was considered an interview for a new manga. Only if they passed the interview could they immediately start preparing for the new manga with Oda Shingo.

To work with him, take the test!
The pen makes a rustling sound and vivid characters appear on the paper.

After more than a month of practice, Namikaze Yukaku's painting style has improved. There is no such thing as perfect painting, but she has improved in details and painting speed.

The characters are very beautifully drawn, with smooth lines that are pleasing to the eye, and the background is also layered and three-dimensional.

Oda Shingo nodded approvingly, then looked at Mikami Yuko.

Yuko Mikami's painting skills have improved, which is very surprising.

Her original painting style was that of JOJO, with rigid lines on the characters, and a feeling of urgent need for release, which was totally unlike something a girl could draw.

But now her painting style is full of girlishness, with clear and smooth lines, just like a rainbow after the rain, with a fresh and beautiful feeling.

"What happened to your painting style? It has changed from rough to delicate. I almost suspect that you have become a different person." Oda Shingo was surprised.

"Actually, it has been changing recently, but most of the time I was drawing the background, so you may not have noticed." Yuko Mikami explained a little embarrassedly.

She has been practicing all the time and naturally knows the changes in herself.

Even when she asked her brother, Saburo Mikami was amazed by the change in her brushwork.

At that time, San Shang Saburo seemed to think about it, and then looked at her with a strange and meaningful expression: "Sister, if you can catch him, don't let others succeed."

"Brother, what are you talking about?"

"Eh? Didn't Oda Shingo tell you to do this?"

"Yes, Mr. Oda asked me to practice painting."

"Didn't he do something to you, and then you changed?"

"???"

San Shang Saburo was a little embarrassed, maybe he was overthinking it: "Ahem, never mind. It may be caused by your change of mood. In the past, there have been cartoonists who experienced major changes and their painting styles suddenly changed."

Yuko thinks this statement is reliable.

Since coming to Shingo Oda's studio and starting to draw comics under him, although he is just an assistant, his works are popular and recognized by others.

Especially when I look at Mr. Oda every day, I feel a sense of satisfaction. The ridicule and mockery of my paintings are now a thing of the past, and my mood has changed. The biggest change in my lifestyle is that I like to sneak a peek at Mr. Oda during my free time at work every day...

As a result, my painting style changed dramatically. I learned to paint in a more delicate and feminine style, and was no longer restricted to the bold and tough style I used to pursue.

But naturally, Yuko Mikami was embarrassed to tell Oda Shingo the secret.

Wouldn't that be a confession? No, no, I'm satisfied just being his apprentice.

Oda Shingo drew a few more storyboards and handed them over to two female assistants to draw. The comparison results were almost the same.

Namikaze Yukaku's paintings are luxurious and beautiful, while Mikami Yuko's paintings tend to be clear and bright.

"From this perspective, Yuko Mikami is more suitable for "Teasing Master Takagi-san"."

This work is about a fresh and simple love story, with sweetness as the first element. It is not suitable for overly beautiful painting styles, which can easily overshadow the main theme.

Even when Shingo Oda was working on this comic, he had to turn off the skills of the book artist and focus on using the cartoonist's aura to prevent the heroine from being too beautiful and affecting the theme.

The heroine doesn’t necessarily have to be super beautiful, it’s more appropriate to be closer to the theme of the work.

Namikaze Yuzuru looked at Oda Shingo, and even though he knew that he prioritized his work, he still felt a little uncomfortable.

Can't we collaborate with him on this work too?

Oda Shingo noticed her gaze, but did not react immediately. Instead, he concentrated on drawing some drafts and let Mikami Yuko practice matching the characters.

Character matching practice is a mechanism process produced by the division of labor and cooperation in comics. It is also known as unified and coordinated style, and style matching refinement.

This is because the styles drawn by multiple artists will produce a sense of incoherence. Matching exercises are very common in animation, but are less common or even ignored in comics.

Previously, Oda Shingo and Mikami Yuko had also conducted similar exercises when they were drawing JOJO, and Fujido Kaoru's continuous drawing of characters also has similar elements.

Some comics don't need to be in line, such as fast-paced works like "GANTZ". But Oda Shingo's "Teasing Master Takagi-san" is very necessary. Because the work has a slow pace, when fans read it, it is easier to feel a sense of tearing when reading because of the inconsistent painting style.

Yuko Mikami was practicing happily, while Shingo Oda walked over to Yukaze Namikaze.

"For the next work, I may still not let you start writing." Oda Shingo said in a low voice.

The sitting Namikaze Youzuru looked up and looked at him in surprise.

"Because we have to do two things at the same time, I have also thought about the next work, and it is estimated to be released in half a month. However, there may be a tougher battle to fight after that, and I will need stronger support!" Oda Shingo's eyes were full of seriousness.

"Shingo, what you mean is..." Namikaze Youhe's eyes lit up.

Oda Shingo whispered into Namikaze Youkaku's ear: "You are my most powerful, most dependent, and most trusted trump card..."

Namikaze Youzuru looked up at Oda Shingo, her face quickly turned red and her eyes were almost tearful.

If Oda Shingo leaned forward further at this moment, she would definitely close her eyes...

The days passed quickly.

The new issue of "Jump" is on sale.

"Ranma 1/2" is serialized for the first time, 2 chapters are published simultaneously, and printed in two colors! A double-page poster is also given away, and there is even a panda bookmark.

All the attention of the comics world was attracted by this new work of Rumiko Kurokawa.

(End of this chapter)