#and this will be my introduction to the manga

[asnowperson]

Tanbi to Heroine - Literary classics adapted into shoujo manga

I want to talk about the book of my dreams: Mangaka! Sekai Bungaku - Tanbi to Heroine (マンガ化! 世界文学 耽美とヒロイン). It's a compilation of shoujo manga from the 1970s and 1980s which are adaptations of classics from world literature. Each manga has a little introduction about its artist, and the work it was adapted from. Thank you, our Tosho no Ie overlords.

It came out in 2022, and I'm so happy to own this book. After watching Aoi Bungaku and falling in love with what they did with Kokoro there, I've always wanted to see more anime/manga adaptations of literature. Seeing how authors/directors give the works their own interpretations while still staying faithful to the original work, and not trying to do a 1:1 adaptation can be great, as long as they don't jump the shark. Speaking of which, I even liked Gankutsuou despite the bizarre 3D space mecha fights because Edmond Dantès was still there. I can't get mad at it when the director gets the core of the work right.

Anyway, I want to present this awesome book and the manga collected in this volume!

Hagio Moto – Shiroi Tori ni Natta Shoujo (白い鳥になった少女)

Adapted from Andersen's The Girl Who Trod on A Loaf, and first published in Bessatsu Shoujo Comic 1972/12.

Hagio tells the story from the point of view of the girl who becomes a bird at the end of the tale, which is a very nice touch.

2. Mizuno Hideko – Cendrillon (サンドリヨン)

Adapted from Grimm Brothers' Cinderella, and first published in LaLa 1977/9 & 11.

With Mizuno's exquisite art, this Cinderella adaptation is the perfect fairy tale. On the first and last pages Hideko-tan breaks the fourth wall to give us information about the original work, and going "bruh, these are supposed to be tales for kids but some brutal stuff goes on in them. What's with all the mutilations and eye-gouging?!" It's adorable!

3. Maki Miyako – Hanakagerou (花陽炎)

Adapted from Murasaki Shikibu's The Tale of Genji, and first published in Big Comic for Lady 1987/2.

This excerpt is taken from vol. 2 of Maki's Genji Monogatari adaptation, and depicts a scene that doesn't exist in the original work: Hikaru meeting Lady Fujitsubo for the first time. I must say that all that Genji Monogatari Japanese went over my head ;_;

4. Miuchi Suzue – Takekurabe (たけくらべ)

Adapted From Higuchi Ichiyou's Takekurabe, and first published in Hana to Yume 1977/1 & 2. This story is actually part of Miuchi's Glass Mask. In the manga, it was acted in the third act, “Kaze no Naka wo Iku.” Compiled in vol.s 3-4 Hana to Yume comics version, vol.s 2-3 of Hakusensha Bunko, and vol.s 3-4 of the digital ebook.

Conveying the subtleties of the character through the way Ayumi and Maya acts is quite ingenious. We get adaptation-ception with this one, and I loved it. It really made me want to read the book to get to know Midori better.

5. Sakata Keiko – Okisaki to Nemuri Hime (お妃と眠り姫)

Adapted from Charles Perrault's Sleeping Beauty, and first published in Comic Tom 1989/1.

I haven't read Sakata's works, but she always strikes me as being the odd one in the shoujo scene. And this manga just strengthened my conviction. Her adaptation of Sleeping Beauty focuses on the ogre mother of the Prince, and her loneliness. Which is another ingenious way of going about adapting a fairy tale from a completely point of view. Her funny-looking art and humor adds to it.

6. Fumizuki Kyouko – Shiroki Mori no Chi ni (白き森の地に)

You get this color image I found online, because scanning this gorgeous double spread was impossible. And it's in grayscale in the book.

Adapted from Louis Hémon's Maria Chapdelaine, and first published in Bessatsu Shoujo Friend 1977/3.

I had no idea about this story, but wow, Hémon sure lived a life... This story that takes place in Canada feels really comforting. I'm surprised this didn't get an anime adaptation. Sure, it's not long enough for one, but it'd make a perfect comfort shoujo. "Comfort shoujo" as in people dying and the protagonist growing up after being hit by misery and having to make life-altering choices. I can see why this was popular in Japan.

7. Yamagishi Ryouko – Rapunzel Rapunzel (ラプンツェル・ラプンツェル)

Feast your eyes on this color Rapunzel illustration from the Yamagishi artbook I have.

Adapted from Grimm Brothers's Rapunzel, and first published in Bessatsu Shoujo Friend 1974/6.

Queen Yamagishi does not disappoint: We go full psychological and read about how parents ruin childrens' lives by projecting their shortcomings in life onto them, and their twisted sense of "love" can be worse than a sorceress's curse. Prince charming therapy time, baby!

8. Sato Shio – Bijo to Yajuu (美女と野獣)

Adapted from Madame de Beumont's Beauty and the Beast, and first published in Papermoon Shoujo Manga Fantasy Shoujo Manga – 1001 Nights (5.11.1980).

This short yet poignant adaptation really brings out the love in the story. She distilled the tale, and left what touches your heart the most in these 8 pages.

This work was also originally published in full color, and it's so gorgeous that I bought the book it was first published in. I hope to have it within the month.

So yeah, if you need to gift something to your old-shoujo loving friend, you now know what to get :)

[auburnitzy]

What would you recommend if I want to start a comic?

I'm not exactly well-versed in this...

Having the arcs + ending in mind would be good! Like when you have a story, it's important to make the conclusion right after the introduction! I already have those, so my problem is just illustrating and writing.

My problem is also dialogue and pacing, so def give some practice on that aspect.

There's also this unique manga that often goes against normal manga illustration rules, which I love to take reference from.

I also look at other comics, and if I don't read them, I look at the panels through Pinterest and take notes!

I think format stylization is important too! I switch from normal comic format to Webtoon-format depending on how I want it to look.

Me personally, I just think comics are just artworks with text added, so I focus more on the illustration aspect than the dialogue, but that's my point of view though.

Another important thing - reusable assets will help you. 3D (like backgrounds or stock photos), or 2D (Details and icons and stuff) reusable assets will save you A LOT of time.

RED Color: Pretty disturbing stuff

Story-wise? Go wild. I take inspiration from multiple media! Here, I'll even give the stuff I'm taking note of; (Evangelion (TW flash and disturbing stuff, this scene was crazy!), Elden Ring Miquella, Another Evangelion media, Sailor Cosmos from Sailor Moon, etc.)

[averker]

WHAT do you MEAN Vlad Țepeș is in the berserk prototype manga?? I'm definitely reading it now.

[peocokruu]

Oscar François De Jarjayes

[da-janela-lateral]

I'll never forget the time I asked my little sister what was her favorite Mob Psycho 100 character after watching the entire anime and she just pulled her phone and showed me a folder with 60+ pics of Teruki.

[vitamimesea]

Trimax livio has one of the best redemption arc in all stories i’ve ever consumed

[gaybuttyogurt]

alright i HAVE to read dungeon meshi now, having a certified mithrun head following me. i have just been enjoying him on my dash so far. his sopping wet, listless rotting swag… he captivates me

he's sopping wet in every other panel, you are in for the time of your fucking life i promise you.

he is an absolutely drenched man, his sog is ridiculous.

[youngpettyqueen]

caught up on the new Ranma 1/2 which I wasn't going to watch but caved to the nostalgia and god. I missed my ridiculous kids. so happy to see that they've kept true to the characters and that Akane is the most badass teenager to ever live and Ranma is a little bitch

[daily-haley]

This is so embarrassing, but I guess it's not too late (I'm a month late) to formally introduce myself to Writblr/Tumblr.

Hello to my fellow followers (and other who may come across this post) I'm Haley, I go dailyhaley. I'm an 03 baby, so I'll be 21 this year (Leo, if you even care) I've been writing since the age of 9, I started writing (fanfiction) in the notes app on my mini iPad thanks to the lack of romance in the anime series Naruto. Then I graduated to google docs where I posted first on fanfic.net, then wattpad, and finally A03.

I'm no longer active as an anime fanfic writer and deleted all of my stories (and account) that gained some popularity during the pandemic. (I'm not the person I once was anymore)

Currently, I have 1 screenplay written (unproduced) and I'm working on my first novel called Baby On Board. My daily self-affirmation is that I'm a best-selling author because I believe in my capabilities to become one.

What else? Um, I used to write/read romance as a child growing up but my writing and reading preference are now thriller/psychological/mystery/drama

I'm a music lover so here's a link to the playlist I created just to write my book (I actually listen to this on the daily because I'm always in thought)

I'm a sims lover since the age of 5 (grew up with sims 2 and 3) so now I abuse the game when I'm not abusing my brain to write.

I had a kpop phase (still do) and briefly anime (that's also a lie, WATCH ONE PIECE)

I work a front desk job but I'd rather be on the beach writing something or on set (timing)

That's all for now, or at least, what I can remember to type.

[destiniibond]

Drawing Jojo characters until I burn out 2/?

Melone

[manga-and-stuff]

Next up: The Boy Who Collects The Stars (Oneshot)

by Natsu

[kitagal]

Hey every1!! (๑>؂•̀๑)

New intro alert because I didnt like my old one lol!!!

Name: elle, but you can totally just refer to me by my handle too if you wanna! idc!

Pronouns: she/they/any, really! i kinda just go with the flow and you can refer to me however you'd like!

Fandoms/Likes: My Dress Up Darling, Nekopara, Onimai, Oshiete! Galko-Chan, Sword Art Online, Re:Zero, MLP, Sanrio, PreCure, Aggretsuko, Nintendo, Fall Out Boy, Bring Me The Horizon, Super Sonico, and more that I'm probably forgetting!

Age: 20! Bday is Sept 8th! :3

DISCLAIMERRR!! I AM an adult, so there WILL BE NSFW CONTENT HERE!! MDNI!! THIS IS YOUR WARNING!! THX!!

This is mostly like, repost central for me, but I post my own content here on occasion!

Kinda stuff I repost/post: art, gal/gyaru content, nail inspiration, outfit inspiration, lifestyle guidance, my own personal takes on stuff, anime related postings, nsfw content (real and animated/drawn), kink content, animals, nature/scenery, etc! I dont normally post political things or negative stuff like that. I want this to be a fun blog! ദ്ദി ˉ͈̀꒳ˉ͈́ )✧

Anyways, thats all! Thx for reading! I look forward to being mutuals with lots of you guys! Have a good stay! (ㅅ´ ˘ `) 🎀

[star1ez]

hiiiieeee my names star1ez and i like to draw!!! Ill mainly just post some art on here or silly stuff, and I’m lowkey a TikTok refugee😖💔

You may know me from this ancient video😭🙏

some things I like are

cats, anime, music, art, guitar, quackity, mcyt (non problematic ones), fine shytt

some of my other platforms;

IF TikTok’s not banned

instagram

https://www.instagram.com/staar1ez?igsh=MW1lYWdscW1yeDEyaA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

YouTube:

I will upload all my stuff sometime tommorow lolol, but I’m begging and praying TikTok isn’t banned😞🙏

Anyways goodnight sigmas!!1!1!1!

[literallymomoayase]

HAI! this is a side blog from @anincurabledisease, where i'll be mainly posting about dandadan or, straight out gushing over/talking about okarun and this'll be a quick but messy introduction

you may refer to me as either natalie, or momo

i'm a minor, so please keep that in mind

I'm NOT a roleplay account!! (unfortunately)

and my 'in character' posts will probably be crack/unserious, so don't expect much

i do block freely, and if you're being hella weird to me or my audience, I will block you, delete your asks or comments

i don't mind it if roleplay accounts interact with me though, I'll try my very best to reply ^3^

if you'd like to be moots, please send a message/ask about it to this blog or my main!! everyone's welcome :-3

[rainyyy-dayysss]

How can you skip this intro hooowwwwww ?????

[soup-mother]

An Easy Introduction to Feminising Hormone Replacement Therapy (To Pass the Exam!)