Chapter 386 "Teasing Takagi-San"

"It's not easy to win you." Oda Shingo smiled and closed the webpage of the "Ranma 1/2" comic trailer.

On Earth, Rumiko Takahashi, as one of the representative gods of the comic era, created many well-known works.

"Ranma 1/2" is an old comic from the last century. It has been 35 years since 1989, but its influence is far-reaching.

Not to mention various adapted dramas, the animation has reached hundreds of episodes, and there are many theatrical versions. There have been nearly ten games alone, spanning multiple next-generation models such as MD, SFC, and PS. It can be said that it has grown up with a generation of comic fans.

In the eyes of many comic fans, "Ranma 1/2" is a masterpiece. In particular, many famous scenes in the comics are widely praised, and some of the stalks that can still be seen now, such as the tiger landing style, are also from this comic.

So it is difficult for Oda Shingo to find a comic that can completely beat it in all aspects such as humor, funny, and emotional portrayal.

So after thinking again and again, he decided to suppress it with two works respectively, from the aspects of love and funny.

Who told us to open more? High output means strong, and you can be made into a puff by charging by traffic.

"This is the story outline and the character setting part. You should understand it before you start writing." Oda Shingo typed out the setting draft in less than half an hour and handed it to Namikaze Yukaku and Mikami Yuko. "These two are the character settings of the male and female protagonists. I drew a few sketches, and you outline the characters and atmosphere."

The two women were very serious. This is considered an interview for the new comic. Only if you pass the test can you start preparing for the new comic with Oda Shingo immediately.

In order to work with him, take the test!

The pen made a rustling sound, and the vivid character image appeared on the paper.

After more than a month of training, Namikaze Yukaku's painting style has made some progress. There is no so-called perfection in painting, but she has indeed improved again in details and painting speed.

The characters are very beautiful, the smooth lines are pleasing to the eye, and the background is also layered and three-dimensional.

Oda Shingo nodded approvingly, and then looked at Mikami Yuko's

Yuko Mikami's painting skills have improved, which is very surprising.

Her original painting style was the kind of JOJO style, with hard lines and a feeling of urgent release, which was not at all like what a girl could draw.

But now her painting style is full of girlishness. The lines are clear and smooth, just like a rainbow after the rain, with a fresh and beautiful feeling.

"What's wrong with your painting style? From the roughness before to the slenderness, I almost suspect that you have changed into a different person." Oda Shingo was surprised.

"In fact, it has changed recently, but I mostly draw backgrounds, maybe you didn't notice it." Yuko Mikami explained a little embarrassedly.

She has been practicing herself, so she naturally knows the changes in herself.

Even asked her brother, Sansaburo Mikami was also surprised by the changes in her brushwork.

At that time, Sankami Saburo seemed to think about it, and then looked at her with a strange and meaningful expression: "Sister, if you can catch him, don't let others succeed."

"Brother, what are you talking about?"

"Hey? Didn't Oda Shingo make you like this?"

"Yes, Mr. Oda asked me to practice painting."

"Didn't he do something to you, and then you changed?"

"???"

Sankami Saburo was a little embarrassed, maybe he thought too much: "Ahem, forget it. It may be caused by your change of mood. In the past, there were indeed cartoonists who experienced major changes and their painting styles suddenly changed."

Yuko thought this statement was reliable.

Since she came to Oda Shingo's studio and started drawing comics under him, although she was an assistant, her works were popular and recognized by others.

Especially when she looked at Mr. Oda every day, she felt a sense of satisfaction in her heart. The previous paintings were ridiculed and laughed at by others, which became a thing of the past, and her mood also changed.    The biggest change in her lifestyle is that she likes to sneak a peek at Oda Shingo during her free time at work every day...

So her painting style has also changed dramatically, and she has learned to paint more delicate and feminine styles, instead of just the hard-line style that pursues boldness.

But the secret behind this, Mikami Yuko is naturally embarrassed to tell Oda Shingo.

Wouldn't that be equivalent to a confession? No, no, I'd be satisfied to be his apprentice.

Oda Shingo drew a few more storyboards, and after handing them over to two female assistants, the comparison results were almost the same.

Namikaze Yukaku's paintings are luxurious and beautiful, while Mikami Yuko's tends to be clear and bright.

"From this point of view, Mikami Yuko is more suitable for "Teasing Takagi-san"."

This work is about a fresh and fresh love story, with sugar as the first element, and it is not suitable for a too beautiful painting style, which is easy to overshadow the main theme.

Even when Shingo Oda was working on this comic, he had to turn off the skills of the book artist and focus on using the aura of the cartoonist to avoid the heroine being too beautiful and affecting the theme.

The heroine does not necessarily have to be super beautiful, it is more appropriate to be closer to the theme of the work.

Namikaze Yuzuru looked at Shingo Oda, although he knew that he prioritized the work, but still felt a little uncomfortable.

Can't he cooperate with him on this work?

Shingo Oda noticed her gaze, but did not respond immediately. Instead, he concentrated on drawing some drafts and asked Yuko Mikami to practice character matching.

Character matching practice is a mechanism process generated after the division of labor in comics, also known as unified coordination of painting style, painting style matching training, etc.

This is because the styles drawn by multiple artists will produce a sense of disharmony. Matching exercises are very common in animation, but less common or even ignored in comics.

Previously, when Shingo Oda and Yuko Mikami were drawing JOJO, they also conducted similar exercises, and Fujido Kaoru's continuous drawing of characters also has similar elements.

Some comics do not need to match, such as fast-paced works such as "GANTZ". But Shingo Oda's "Teasing Master Takagi-san" is very necessary. Because the work has a slow pace, when fans read it, it will be easier to have a sense of tearing when reading because of the inconsistent style of painting.

Yuko Mikami was practicing happily, and Shingo Oda walked to Yukaze Namikaze.

"For the next work, I may not let you start writing." Shingo Oda whispered.

Yukaze Namikaze, who was sitting, looked up and looked at him in surprise.

"Because we have to work on both fronts, I have also thought about the next work, and it is estimated to be released in half a month. However, there may be a stronger battle to fight after this, and I need stronger support!" Oda Shingo's eyes were full of seriousness.

"Shingo, what do you mean..." Namikaze Yukaku's eyes were shining.

Oda Shingo almost whispered in Namikaze Yukaku's ear: "You are my most powerful, most dependent, and most trusted trump card..."

Namikaze Yukaku looked up at Oda Shingo, her face quickly turned red, and her eyes were about to be drawn.

If Oda Shingo leaned forward further at this time, she would definitely close her eyes...

Time passed quickly.

The new issue of "Jump" was released.

"Ranma 1/2" was serialized for the first time, 2 episodes were published simultaneously, and it was printed in two colors! At the same time, a double-page poster was given, and there was even a panda bookmark.

All the attention in the comics industry was attracted by this new work of Kurokawa Rumiko.