I can't help but see a subtle yet clear distinction between Chinese/Korean and Japanese mangakas. Truth be told, I may be biased because I started out reading J. mangas. But it's the way J. mangakas manage to capture my heart from an ordinary plot scenario and progressively stir me up on a deep emotional level, leaving me insatiable. For instance, this manga. They make it realistic while staying true to the ideals that surround yaoi/shounen ai. I can't help but grow attached and most of these works end up etched on my memory for good. I guess I don't like it served straight on the platter. Having said that, Chinese/Korean mangakas tend to focus on keeping it fresh and entertaining rather than leaving you emotionally wrecked(not considering the psychological-themed ones). I genuinely feel that they embrace trends and incorporate a lot, and I mean a tremendous amount of dramas in their plots along with the crazy cliffhangers that drives one nuts. It works wonders and leaves me craving for more. But ask me which mangas I thought were amazing reads, it's all the ones created by J. mangakas including this one. Nonetheless, Chinese and Korean webtoons are equally enjoyable and memorable. In fact, I have few that has touched my soul and are creeping up on my list of great reads!
I can't help but see a subtle yet clear distinction between Chinese/Korean and Japanese mangakas. Truth be told, I may be biased because I started out reading J. mangas. But it's the way J. mangakas manage to capture my heart from an ordinary plot scenario and progressively stir me up on a deep emotional level, leaving me insatiable. For instance, this manga. They make it realistic while staying true to the ideals that surround yaoi/shounen ai. I can't help but grow attached and most of these works end up etched on my memory for good. I guess I don't like it served straight on the platter. Having said that, Chinese/Korean mangakas tend to focus on keeping it fresh and entertaining rather than leaving you emotionally wrecked(not considering the psychological-themed ones). I genuinely feel that they embrace trends and incorporate a lot, and I mean a tremendous amount of dramas in their plots along with the crazy cliffhangers that drives one nuts. It works wonders and leaves me craving for more. But ask me which mangas I thought were amazing reads, it's all the ones created by J. mangakas including this one. Nonetheless, Chinese and Korean webtoons are equally enjoyable and memorable. In fact, I have few that has touched my soul and are creeping up on my list of great reads!