| This comes from an interview with Shouji Sato, who illustrated both HOTD and, currently, Triage X. The writer of the series, Daisuke Sato (no, they're not brothers), died in 2017. Here's the important parts of the interview, translated by /a/: Shouji: I started Triage X because SATOU Daisuke became sick in 2008. My editor told me to make a new HOTD but add other elements to it like cool motorcycles and a strong hero. It needed some sort of male hero and school setting. We (Artist + Editor) knew the Dragon Age readers would love that. Souji: I wanted to end it in 6 volumes, because it was supposed to be a short in-between series until my friend Daisuke got better and we could continue HOTD. Now we're at 18 even though there was a note in volume 6 that the series would wrap up soon... Interviewer: I'm a big fan of HOTD, wouldn't it be possible for you to continue it on your own? Or get a new author for it? Editor(?): The final volume of HOTD is Volume 7. The ones who would be able to write a proper continuation aren't in this world anymore. Satou Daisuke was an outstanding writer, even if one would consider the material trivial, his commitment was out of this world. He wasn't half-hearted nor did he let others interfer with his vision. So if I were to continue it now, it would be like spitting on his grave. Shouji: Overseas fans do not understand our struggles with this, they just write "Just continue HOTD alone", but that's not easy. I know that we stopped in the middle of the story and I know Daisuke would allow me to continue it on my own, but I cannot allow myself to put my hand on it without him by my side. Editor: Overseas comics seem to have various writers. One starts, one falls, another takes his place. We don't do that. No one can replace the original author for us. Interviewer: Well when will Triage X come to end when it clearly didn't happen in 6 haha? Editor: 6 was the turning point, we're at 18 now. ...About Volume 28. Souji: I'll try to end it by 21. https://www.reddit.com/r/manga/comments/a4ktrc/high_school_of_the_dead_is_officially_cancelled/ the bold part says it all |
| its about damn time |
| i guess that will officially shut up people about Shouji taking over HOTD. |
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| Damn, that's a shame. |
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| What a damn shame, I get it....but a damn shame nonetheless. |
| "Ayyy lmao" - Lil B |
| Matrix boobs will forever be remembered |
| Finally, it ends officially.They should have continued it though |
| Kinda unfortunate but understandable |
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| Wait, do western authors really do that? If you die, can another schmuck just take over without you? |
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| That is a disappointing conclusion that's the one thing i didn't want him to say to not continue it, kinda mad that we won't see anymore Saeko, hell all the character designs were pretty good. Oh well at least Shouji is still continuing his various manga that's a good thing. |
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Tonyic said: Wait, do western authors really do that? If you die, can another schmuck just take over without you? Yes. Think about all American comics, to this day the authors of Spiderman and the likes are not the same as the original authors. French comics can also replace authors, for instance the author of the Smurfs died and since then his son has been writing for the Smurfs. Many popular series have had new authors when the previous died or moved on to other projects. So basically, it is quite common for new western authors to take over a popular series. |
| A real shame. Now I'll never get to see where the series was supposed to go. I had been hopeful for four years, but now... |
| Wow, I can feel he really respected his colleague. It's kind of sweet how he talks about him. Maybe I watched bakuman. too often but his words almost made me emotional. I only learned about his death few days ago because it's been a long time since I read HotD. I really enjoyed the first 5 volumes of the Manga when I was younger though (like 9 years ago), even enough to buy them, which didn't happen often. |
| That's really too bad, RIP. |
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| That sucks. We'll never truly know where it goes. It was one of those ecchi shows I enjoyed. |
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| So one should look to Triage X (manga) if they want something more like HOTD... Guess I will do that if I get into HOTD and feel like I need to see more of the mangaka art, noneless death is death, I didnt knew the guy, but it is never a motive of happiness to see people that changed so many lifes, where struggling to work and do that they love, die before being able to finish what they had been pouring all their passion at. RIP |
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| Just finished HOTD, rip to the author, it was a fun read. |
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| Getting discontinued is bad, but I don't know how bad would it be if he told us at least what the mangaka was planning to do with the story |
| That ending from the TV series hits me really different now. The manga has been on my radar for awhile since the TV series made me want more, but now I'm just not sure if I'll be able to mentally handle a series being left unfinished once I become immersed into it. Although, I totally respect Shouji's wishes and understands why he decides to not continue it. RIP and thank you to Daisuke for this amazing series. |
Tonyic said: Wait, do western authors really do that? If you die, can another schmuck just take over without you? I think they do that what happen with RWBY & Red vs Blue |
AkatsukiUlquioraJan 15, 2021 4:13 PM
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Well at first it was but apparently it was going up again but idk after that I did stopped watching it I may return to finish it |
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JediPadawan2001 said: Why would Shouji cancel HOTD after Daisuke died is he retarded or just stupid? All was said in the original post. Shouji: Overseas fans do not understand our struggles with this, they just write "Just continue HOTD alone", but that's not easy. Editor: Overseas comics seem to have various writers. One starts, one falls, another takes his place. We don't do that. No one can replace the original author for us. Japan has a very high respect for writers , and they won't just replace him by someone else because you want the continuation. Also , in case you didn't realized , Shouji is only an Artist , all he do is drawings scenes planned by someone else. He doesn't have the skills to write a story , even a continuation of what he already did , it's a whole another job. |
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JediPadawan2001 said: I know that's bullshit because Shouji can just continue HOTD better Uff , you definitely never tried to professionally write something before. In view of what you say , it's obvious that you are a banal consumer , and not an art appreciator. I'm glad Japan doesn't listen to what people like you want , and keep respecting the Authors. |
"Genius lives only one storey above madness." – Arthur Schopenhauer. "Stupidity is a talent for misconception." – Edgar Allan Poe. "I'm tired... and hungry." – Alexioos95. |
JediPadawan2001 said: What do you mean by that? That you are basically just complaining here that you want the continuation of the story , without thinking even one instant of all the creative process there is behind , and respecting the Authors for that. |
"Genius lives only one storey above madness." – Arthur Schopenhauer. "Stupidity is a talent for misconception." – Edgar Allan Poe. "I'm tired... and hungry." – Alexioos95. |
Kllamk said: It's not like HOTD has a deep or complicated plot to beign with. I don't disagree , but a professional artist can't improvise himself professional writer just because he wants to. That's 2 different jobs. And yes , most Mangakas actually do both (writing + drawings) , but not the 2 Authors of this Manga. |
"Genius lives only one storey above madness." – Arthur Schopenhauer. "Stupidity is a talent for misconception." – Edgar Allan Poe. "I'm tired... and hungry." – Alexioos95. |
Kllamk said: Apparently, you don't know the artist of HOTD, namely Satou Shouji, has started writing a manga named Triage X In this case , it's my bad. He technically could continue the story of Highschool Of The Dead. But as he said , he won't , in respect of the original writer. |
"Genius lives only one storey above madness." – Arthur Schopenhauer. "Stupidity is a talent for misconception." – Edgar Allan Poe. "I'm tired... and hungry." – Alexioos95. |
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