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Here is our work for #SMA24. Even though we didn't get nominated, we're still happy with our creation. We're looking to improve even more and move forward for our next project. GGs GGs
smacmag.net/v/sma24/reminder…
Yama Fuji retweeted
Panel transitions are the building blocks of sequential storytelling.✍🏻
They control how time and space shift between frames, which creates the framework for the readers’ mind to fill in the gaps (aka the "gutter"). (Pt.1)
Yama Fuji retweeted
The wait is over!
𝗞𝗔𝗗𝗢𝗞𝗔𝗪𝗔 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗔 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 is NOW OPEN for entries! 🎉
We’re so excited to announce that submissions for the 2nd WORLD MANGA CONTEST are officially open! ✨
Got a manga you’ve been dreaming of sharing with the world?
Now’s your chance! 🌎📚
Entry Period: Sep 7, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027 * in your time zone
Eligible Languages: 日本語, English, español, français, 繁体中文
Categories: Manga Category / Wordless Manga Category
Yama Fuji retweeted
In Japanese manga, Chapter 1 usually follows a proven rule:
Page 1 sets the scene, while Pages 2 & 3 deliver a powerful double-page spread to hook the reader and establish the story's direction.
Creators pour everything into these first 3 pages. In today's world of entertainment overload, reader attention spans are brutally short—if they can't grasp the story's hook within 3 pages, they move on.
Take "Spica and Voice of Books" as an example:
• Page 1: Introduces the protagonist and her love for books.
• Pages 2–3: A breathtaking spread signaling a world of extraordinarily detailed artwork.
