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Nov 26, 2015 7:44 PM
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Would this work? If I goot a Japanese translator to put the chapters up in japanese couldn't I technically be a mangaka and maybe if I'm doing well enough get my manga animated in Japan? They'd never know I'm not Japanese
Nov 26, 2015 7:52 PM
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I've always thought of these plans to make manga to never work, but I don't know any better, just my opinion.

These days, its hard to be hidden and ambiguous like that. Tech is too good these days.
Nov 26, 2015 8:13 PM
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Go for it homie make shounen a-i though
Nov 26, 2015 8:18 PM
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Rohypnol said:
Go for it homie make shounen a-i though
Please, I'll read it
Nov 26, 2015 8:18 PM
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Its possible, that's if you can create a good manga though ;p. I haven't read anything decent made by people on the forums this far tbh..

But you can be the first ^^
Nov 26, 2015 8:19 PM
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They could make your characters say anything they want and you'd have no idea.
Nov 26, 2015 8:24 PM
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No
Nov 26, 2015 8:24 PM
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Here's a good pen name: 大きなおっぱい
Nov 26, 2015 8:26 PM
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mayukachan said:
Here's a good pen name: 大きなおっぱい

.... Daiki na... Oppai?
Big Boobs?

According to anime and manga, it's quite competitive (in the more well known magazines, especially), and it might be difficult for you to have a chat with your editor and let him mess with your manga as he pleases.
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Nov 26, 2015 8:54 PM

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mayukachan said:
Here's a good pen name: 大きなおっぱい


no this is way better

やおい恋人
Nov 27, 2015 11:17 AM

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Rohypnol said:
Go for it homie make shounen a-i though
whats that exactly?

Jayden said:
I've always thought of these plans to make manga to never work, but I don't know any better, just my opinion.

These days, its hard to be hidden and ambiguous like that. Tech is too good these days.
There are a few in Japan currently doing it. I'll try my best to stay unknown

DJAnime254 said:
Its possible, that's if you can create a good manga though ;p. I haven't read anything decent made by people on the forums this far tbh..

But you can be the first ^^
Thanks I've actually got quite a few ideas
Nov 27, 2015 11:19 AM

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Rohypnol said:
Go for it homie make shounen a-i though
ye this is guaranteed to give you an audience even if it's complete shit
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Though I think shit-flinging should also have standards - no personal, no behind the scenes.
Nov 27, 2015 11:20 AM

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Shounen a-i is BL it's the ultimate form of bromance the epitome of male friendship and the only way to a fujoshis heart
Nov 27, 2015 11:20 AM
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mochabearkawaii said:
Rohypnol said:
Go for it homie make shounen a-i though
whats that exactly?


Anime, manga, or fanfic that depicts non-explicit relationships between two males. Usually focuses on the romantic/ loving/ emotional side of the relationship, unlike yaoi which focuses on the passionate/ lustful/ physical side. Usually no more than PG-13 rated.
Nov 27, 2015 11:21 AM

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Make a manga about CD.
Make sure to throw in some gay couples.
Nov 27, 2015 11:21 AM

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You can always tell a western manga from a legit one, even if they have the style down something always seems off.
Nov 27, 2015 11:21 AM

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Why put a japanese pen name just choose whatever name you like if it gets popular it could be sold throughout the world
Nov 27, 2015 11:29 AM

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Usagi said:
Make a manga about CD.
Make sure to throw in some gay couples.
SOL?

Rohypnol said:
mochabearkawaii said:
whats that exactly?


Anime, manga, or fanfic that depicts non-explicit relationships between two males. Usually focuses on the romantic/ loving/ emotional side of the relationship, unlike yaoi which focuses on the passionate/ lustful/ physical side. Usually no more than PG-13 rated.
Hmm I see. Could be intresting
Nov 27, 2015 12:46 PM

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Follow your dreams!
Actually, don't follow your dreams.
Make your dreams follow you.
Nov 27, 2015 5:59 PM

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Honestly, I don't think it would work but good luck though. Who knows, if the plot is really good and the art is decent it might
Nov 27, 2015 6:01 PM

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I'd try making a webtoon, become popular there, and then see if you can get get backing from publishers.
If you do, I don't mind being your editor x3
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Nov 27, 2015 6:02 PM

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stop thinking start doing

Nov 27, 2015 6:04 PM

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Usagi said:
Make a manga about CD.
Make sure to throw in some gay couples.
Traps, too
Nov 27, 2015 6:05 PM

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Often said:
Traps, too
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Nov 27, 2015 6:05 PM
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TWO
Nov 27, 2015 6:41 PM

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You're going to need two things for any publisher to be willing to take you on:
1) Fluency in the Japanese language.
2) A Japanese citizenship.

Having to hire a competent translator for each chapter and for any sort of correspondence with the publishing team would be outrageously expensive and so much of a hassle that it would simply not happen. It would also create a huge cultural gap if you do not know Japanese which would not make you an appealing author.

Japan's immigration laws are very strict when it comes to paid work and publishers would not be willing to hire a foreigner that could suddenly be sent back to their country the next day. Japanese citizenship is not impossible to obtain (5 years of residence there, a stable job, good conduct and an understanding of the language are the general requirements), but you would have to renounce your other citizenship which almost nobody is willing to do.

Let's just say there's a reason why there are no foreign mangaka.
Nov 27, 2015 6:43 PM

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Often said:
Usagi said:
Make a manga about CD.
Make sure to throw in some gay couples.
Traps, too


and gay trap couples. And fake gay couples. And a dragon's x lil gril.
Nov 27, 2015 6:47 PM

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Veronin said:

Let's just say there's a reason why there are no foreign mangaka.

http://myanimelist.net/people/4212/Yuu_Kamiya Born in Brazil
http://myanimelist.net/people/2827/Dal_Young_Im Korean that writes trash, but has really good artists. (He's not JP, doesn't write manga, but he got an anime and publishers)
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Nov 27, 2015 7:00 PM
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For your pen name I recommend Pikachu Naruto.
Nov 27, 2015 7:05 PM
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Sorry OP, but I think you're at least naive here.

A foreign author without any connections and fame has no chances whatsoever.
It doesn't matter what ideas, skills and talent you have - you're an alien anyway.
Nov 27, 2015 7:11 PM

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Start by making comic strps and post them everywhere just get your name out there first.
Nov 27, 2015 7:16 PM

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ik00n said:
Why put a japanese pen name just choose whatever name you like if it gets popular it could be sold throughout the world
It has to be something japanese can pronounce.
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Nov 27, 2015 7:23 PM

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Start with the western comic market first, it will sell like complete shit, but it's a start.
Nov 27, 2015 8:01 PM

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ichii_1 said:
Start with the western comic market first, it will sell like complete shit, but it's a start.
Maybe I'll just try to settle for making the next avatar but a step above it or something.
Nov 27, 2015 8:04 PM

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sounds like a really bad idea and I highly doubt it will work out for you. Ehh Whatever. Go for it and tell us how it goes.
Nov 27, 2015 10:14 PM
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Makoto Itou. Now go out and give us your genius.

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