Manga artist Inoue reveals surprising struggles with his evolving style.
Why a manga genius abandoned his masterpiece
Artist and writer Takehiko Inoue, best known for his Vagabond, Slam Dunk and Real series, has a surprising secret. He expressed dissatisfaction with his own art style. Mangaka's works have worldwide readers for his unique brushstrokes and details.
Still, he sees a flaw he can't fix. His statement in a 2007 interview gives an insight into his mind. It goes to show that sometimes artists can be their own harshest critics. His honesty in this regard is both surprising and relatable.
In the exclusive interview interpreted by VIZ Media via Mangasplaining Extra, Inoue says that maintaining the same artistic style for an extended period would be creatively stifling. Instead, he embraces change and uses his boredom to improve himself more. His approach has resulted in a progression in his art from his previous works.
