Manga in Theory and Practice Quotes

“The most important part of a character is their motivation. What does your protagonist want to accomplish? If you can’t clearly communicate their motives through their actions, he or she is not a complete character.”
― Hirohiko Araki, Manga in Theory and Practice: The Craft of Creating Manga

“When creating a manga, it is incredibly important not to simply draw on a whim, but to be conscious of the four fundamental elements as you draw.”
― Hirohiko Araki, Manga in Theory and Practice: The Craft of Creating Manga

“In essence, the very life or death of your manga will depend upon that first page.”
― Hirohiko Araki, Manga in Theory and Practice: The Craft of Creating Manga