Dr. Mashirito's Ultimate Manga Techniques Guide

Product description

Behind the rise of Akira Toriyama of "Dragon Ball", Masakazu Katsura of "Movie Girl", and Koji Inada (art) of "Dr. Slump" as one of the key founding writers of "Shonen Jump," there was the keen eye and skill of editor Kazuhiko Torishima!

The man, also known as the model for Dr. Mashirito from "Dr. Slump," promoted media mixing across Manga, Games, and Anime, and led "Shonen Jump" as its sixth editor-in-chief. During the production of the national hit game "Dragon Quest," he proposed Akira Toriyama for character design, playing a major role in its massive success. Even after stepping down from field editing duties, he has continued to be active in the manga industry.

"Dr. Mashirito's Ultimate Manga Techniques" is an innovative new book by Kazuhiko Torishima, compiling his own manga creator training techniques—his "Torishima Method"—and gifting it to those serious about becoming manga artists! This comprehensive volume covers everything from practical methods for creating hit works and the structure of the manga industry to the behind-the-scenes stories of masterpieces like "Dragon Ball." With this book, you too can make your debut in "Shonen Jump!!" The cover features original artwork by Akira Toriyama, and includes interviews with Toriyama, Masakazu Katsura, and Koji Inada.

[Content introduction]]

Lecture 1: Declaration of the Ultimate Manga

Don't draw the manga you want to draw; draw the manga readers want to read! The secret to hits lies in "readability"!!

Lecture 2: How to Create the Ultimate Manga

Learn how to create hit works from a manga editor! From crafting the ultimate characters to building the ultimate story!!

Lecture 3: Introduction for Professional Manga Artists

This is what it means to make a living through manga! Everything about the profession of being a manga artist!!

Lecture 4: Practical Manual for Training Manga Artists

Create a one-shot and knock on the publishers' doors! Strategies for conquering editorial departments to secure long-running serializations!!

Lecture 5: All About Manga Business

You cannot become a professional without knowing the manga publishing industry! Learn the reality of Japan's manga business!!

Strongest course 6-The future strategy of MANGA

The future of manga lies in digital platforms and overseas expansion! Tomorrow's manga artists will not be today's manga artists!!

Special Lecture Bonus: Special Interview with Kazuhiko Torishima

Behind the scenes of the birth of a hit, with Kazuhiko Torishima and Akira Toriyama, Masakazu Katsura and Koji Inada talking all out!!

[Author slightly]]

Kazuhiko Torishima

After joining Shueisha in 1976, he was assigned to "Weekly Shonen Jump." He discovered and nurtured popular manga artists like Akira Toriyama. Deeply involved not only in manga but also in anime and games, he advanced the media mix expansion of "Shonen Jump," launched the game information magazine "V Jump," served as the sixth editor-in-chief of "Shonen Jump," and later became Managing Executive Officer in charge of all Shueisha magazines. He subsequently served as President and Chairman of Hakusensha. He is known as a pivotal figure in the manga industry.

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