'DR.STONE' Manga Artist Boichi shared his thoughts on readers who say they cannot afford manga, discussing the financial struggles of both fans and creators while highlighting issues of access and pricing
"Most Japanese readers do not have much money either. Most Japanese mangaka do not have much money. Most aspiring manga artists do not have much money."
"Many readers carefully save a small allowance to buy a single tankōbon volume."
"They do it because they want to support creators. They do it because they want manga to continue existing. They do it because if nobody pays, manga cannot continue to be made."
"Manga did not become successful because Japan was rich. Manga grew during the 1950s, when Japan was still a very poor country."
"It grew because people chose to buy manga. Because they valued it. Because they believed it was worth supporting."
"Of course, there are exceptions. There are always exceptions. Some people genuinely face circumstances far more difficult than most of us can imagine. I do not want to dismiss those realities."
"I began my career as a poor mangaka in a country that was still poor. I care deeply about people who struggle financially. I am on their side."
"Many creators sacrificed comforts in order to draw manga."
"The real problem is not whether people have money to buy manga. The real problem is that many people have no practical way to buy it."
"Officially licensed foreign editions are often far too expensive for readers around the world. I believe that is a genuine problem."
"10 years of marriage and it’s come to this... remaking eighties music videos. Thanks for always keeping it fun and interesting, Danneel. I’ll forever be your bodyguard..."
Danneel and Jensen Ackles, 2020 #Throwback#SundayVibes
NEW: Actor Eric Dane, who passed away following a battle with ALS, records one final message for his teenage daughters.
Dane recorded the interview with Netflix in secret, knowing it would be released after his passing.
"Billie and Georgia, these words are for you. I tried. I stumbled sometimes, but I tried. Overall, we had a blast, didn't we?"
"I remember all the times we spent at the beach, the two of you, me, and mom..."
"I want to tell you four things I've learned from this disease, and I hope you won't just listen to me. I hope you'll hear me."
"Live now, right now, in the present. It's hard, but I learned to do that for years."
"I would wander off mentally lost in my head for long chunks of time, wallowing in worry and self-pity, shame and doubt, and replay decisions. Second-guess myself. 'I should have done this. I never should have done that.' No more."
RIP.
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Filipino Policeman Reunites With His Korean Mom After 31 Years Of Searching 😭😭😭😭
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Manalo was just 6 years old when he was handed over to his father in the Philippines. He was told it would only be a two-week trip to America.
Instead, he was taken to the Philippines and never returned to South Korea. He recalled wanting to give his mother one last hug before leaving, a moment he never got.
For over three decades, he held onto that memory while searching for her. His long-awaited reunion became possible through TV Chosun, a network that airs Mom’s Spring Day - a show hosted by a spine doctor who helps mothers and listens to their life stories.
Filipino police officer Julius Manalo’s 31-year search for his Korean mother finally came to a joyful and emotional end with a heartfelt reunion!
His journey has moved countless netizens, serving as a powerful reminder to treasure every moment with loved ones.