Original Comic - Shanty
Originally published on 1 April 2019.
50 pages / K / Action, Fantasy
Read from right to left.
Synopsis:
Cyril is a young boy born in Shanty, a slum city where everyone who has given up on life ends up in. Despite his environment, Cyril has big dreams of becoming a successful knight in the capital city. He works hard to collect enough funds to be able to pursue his dreams.
Design Sheets
Artist’s Notes
Wrote this story for everyone struggling with their dreams to the point of giving up. I myself was quite traumatized when I failed to become a mangaka after giving it all I’ve got (Moving to Japan, doing my best at manga school, drawing everyday, joining contests, etc.). It was my life’s dream and I spent my entire youth working towards it, so failing destroyed all my courage and confidence that I couldn’t draw a manga for 2 years! After some self rehabilitation, I made this story about not giving up to get back on track myself. I hope it can help others, too. Let’s keep doing our best!
Trivia
- I made a set of LINE Stickers of Watari’s pet cockerel.
