This same argument has been levied toward creators whose work feels as provocative and enigmatic as manga.
That is until Viz Media launched the Viz Originals One-Shots program.
In June, Hisashi Sasaki, editor-at-large at Viz Media, unveiled theViz Originals One-Shots program.
Resenter by Gigi Murakami © Viz Media
Isaiah Colbert, io9: What incited the idea to launch the Viz Originals One-Shots program?
There are many talented and motivated amateurs, and only a handful of professionals.
From this pool, truly talented artists have the opportunity to hone their craft and grow into professional mangaka.
io9: How many applications has Viz received thus far?
We generally receive around a hundred submissions each month.
io9: Which countries have you received the most applications from?
io9:What kind of pattern have you noticed in the kinds of one-shot stories youve received?
Have they mostly been shonen series, or have they included submissions for other manga subgenres?
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Sasaki:First, the one-shot program team reviews all submissions.
This back-and-forth usually happens a few times.
If the team agrees its ready to move forward, it gets the green light for publication.
io9: What determines whether a Viz Originals One-Shot manga expands into a full series?
Sasaki:Its not an easy question to answer, as there are many factors involved.
Some examples areHunters Guild: Red HoodandTenmoku Cinema.
Sasaki:The truth is that Viz doesnt decide which series in Shonen Jump gets canceled.
Its purely the decision of the editorial team at Shonen Jump in Japan.
As I used to be the editor-in-chief of Shonen Jump, I am very familiar with the process myself.
Thats why I dont really have any specific advice in that regard.
If the creator doesnt enjoy what theyre making, the readers wont either.
I also dont suggest genres or character types that I feel might not suit a particular creator.
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