Manga Paper Size/Format

[Zackarotto]

That's true... but you'd probably only be able to find that out in an interview with the mangaka, or something to that effect.

I sort of doubt that the editors at Jump stock you with a thousand sheets of A2 on your first day when they welcome you to the team, after all. It's a matter of preference.

[Duo]

Ahem...If you would read earlier in the thread, someone said that Toriyama-Sensei uses A1 or A2 size paper. I would figure he used A1 for most of the Manga, but switched down to A2 a lot for the Boo arc.

[desirecampbell]

Ahem...If you would read earlier in the thread, someone said that Toriyama-Sensei uses A1 or A2 size paper. I would figure he used A1 for most of the Manga, but switched down to A2 a lot for the Boo arc.

Uhh...

Yes they draw on a bigger piece of paper. A2 or A1 size I think. Well most that I know of do anyway.

"A2 or A1" "I think" "most" "that I know of". These are signs of ambiguity: the answer isn't clear.

And, ahem... don't get all upity

[Duo]

Don't be all upity

But you make it so much fun.

[DBZ MAN]

Ahem...If you would read earlier in the thread, someone said that Toriyama-Sensei uses A1 or A2 size paper. I would figure he used A1 for most of the Manga, but switched down to A2 a lot for the Boo arc.

Uhh...

Yes they draw on a bigger piece of paper. A2 or A1 size I think. Well most that I know of do anyway.

"A2 or A1" "I think" "most" "that I know of". These are signs of ambiguity: the answer isn't clear.

And, ahem... don't get all upity

Okay it's very hard on this forum not being able to right anything without someone giving you a lecture. Yes I grant you that my grammar needs more work and that I deserve to be corrected on that but please do not tell me to not sound superior when I’m trying to answer someones question, and if your going to correct my work, I would not use words that do not exist in the dictionary (upity is slang if you did not know ).

[desirecampbell]

Ahem...If you would read earlier in the thread, someone said that Toriyama-Sensei uses A1 or A2 size paper. I would figure he used A1 for most of the Manga, but switched down to A2 a lot for the Boo arc.

Uhh...

Yes they draw on a bigger piece of paper. A2 or A1 size I think. Well most that I know of do anyway.

"A2 or A1" "I think" "most" "that I know of". These are signs of ambiguity: the answer isn't clear.

And, ahem... don't get all upity

Okay it's very hard on this forum not being able to right anything without someone giving you a lecture. Yes I grant you that my grammar needs more work and that I deserve to be corrected on that but please do not tell me to not sound superior when I’m trying to answer someones question, and if your going to correct my work, I would not use words that do not exist in the dictionary (upity is slang if you did not know ).

Aww crap - I'm getting reamed today. I didn't mean to say you typed improperly, I just meant what you said sounded like you were unsure (and I assumed that's how you meant it).

Oh, and you "right" isn't right. Haha, Desiré strikes again!

Don't be all upity

But you make it so much fun.

Hehe


Anyway... back on topic: does anyone have any info on which size paper Toriyama uses?

[Panda]

As most manga-artists I've come across (not Mr. Toriyama, mind you) they can be inconsistant with their sizes.

Ms. Takeuchi, the author of Sailor Moon, has said that she uses different sizes of paper depending on what she is drawing. Noting that she'll use bigger paper for posters and special contributions and a smaller size for most comics.

Considering Mr. Toriyama's nature, it's safe to assume he varies with his work and more than likely isn't consistant nor feels the need to be.

(Also, I don't really understand why a question like this matters. Are you following someone's footsteps?)

[kindertuin]

(Also, I don't really understand why a question like this matters. Are you following someone's footsteps?)

Lets hope I will someday !

No, I am asking this becuase I want to draw a comic, but it has to be in the normal manga format.
This is because it has a lot of jokes where you need to turn the page. With a normal European comic, the page is too big and then i have to draw the panels a lot larger to complete those jokes!
(I hope you understand what I mean?).

It is just that it is much nicer to draw on a big paper then a small one. I can draw with much more detail then!

[Panda]

I draw comics fequently. Your idea about using bigger paper is on the right track but make sure you know what your getting yourself into.

Bigger papaer will cost more money and use more color/ink than certain sizes. If you are making a long story than I suggest something just a tad bigger than printer paper (I don't typically use the paper everyone is refering to so I'll try my best with sizes.)

For a one-shot or a contribution picture go a bit bigger, about the size of your computer screen should be big enough but if your still uncomfortable with that size then by all means go bigger/smaller. Comics (and stories in general) are made to be enjoyed but in the end it's all about the authors comfortability and passion for their work.

Good luck with your choices and I hope my advice as a fellow artist helps you on your path.

[kindertuin]

Good luck with your choices and I hope my advice as a fellow artist helps you on your path.

It will help, I am sure off it. Thanks for your advice!

[DBZ MAN]

You must also take into account that if you have a scanner large enough to transfer onto a computer, if you feel the need to edit on there too.
I myself use A4 because I like to edit my work on the computer and I don't have a large scanner that can take any bigger pieces of paper.
If you are going to draw in 'manga format' you should also draw in their style as well, like using indian ink. Hope it all works out for you!

[desirecampbell]

You must also take into account that if you have a scanner large enough to transfer onto a computer, if you feel the need to edit on there too.
I myself use A4 because I like to edit my work on the computer and I don't have a large scanner that can take any bigger pieces of paper.
If you are going to draw in 'manga format' you should also draw in their style as well, like using indian ink. Hope it all works out for you!

You could always scan your image in peices, and recompile them digitally. Assuming your scanner is a flatbed model, and not fax-like in operation

[kindertuin]

Hope it all works out for you!

Thanks, I hope it will work out too. I am going to try a few things and I will see if the final product is the thing i hoped it would be.

[Panda]

I'm such a stikler for topic-changing but I really feel the need to reply to these kinds of things. I have a passion for them.

I suggest, before starting your comic (and I say comic as a general North American gesture, regardless of where your may be I'm located in the US) to try using computrer colorng/inking and traditional coloring/inking to see which process better fits your style of art and abilities.

If the latter, then I suggest using the GIMP, I'll provide a link later, and if you can purchase a tablet.

I can safley say that if you have a Toriyama-like style than either way is safe. He used both forms rather well but the man is also an experienced artist at this point so in this perspective the traditional coloring/inking may be the better route in terms of mimicing his style.