If I were to draw from a real model, it would have bad balance since
human eyes aren't that big, so I change all the sizes and draw.
But then I start thinking sometimes, "Is this face right?" (laughs).
And if I have to redraw, that would be very troublesome (laughs).
I think I work hardest on the nose or mouth. If the eyes aren't
"lively" I don't like it, but if I drew the eyes normally as they are,
it becomes repetitive for the girl's face so I try to define a character
with the hair-style and the shape of the face.
Who is your favourite character?
Ami from "DNA-" is one I put a lot of thought into. Her double-eyelidded
eyes that aren't that special, but that's what I like about it. Kind of
ill-fortuned (?) (laughs). So I was happy when Ami was done cutely in the
anime version. In "Video Girl" it's probably Ai-san... There's nothing
special visually, but her place in the story and her relation with the
other characters, is probably why it's Ai-san. Then it's probably Zetman.
You have many anime-versions, but what do you think of changing media?
In regard to character design, I'm not that strict. But if it's not
similar I might ask them to change, sometimes.
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In the Original Video Animation "I.R.I.A" you designed the character,
but how was that compared to actual comics work?
It was really fun, and unlike comics, I wasn't in charge of the whole thing
(laughs). It wasn't too much trouble, because I was able to draw as I liked.
I feel that I was successful regarding Iria's face. I think I was able to
bring out the character's personality well with the way her hair on the
left side was slightly aggressive, and the way her right part's roll brought
out her femininity. If I get another chance, I'd like to do this sort of
work again.
Many of your friends are illustrators and model creators, do you influence
each other?
Yes, I do get influenced by some. But Takayuki Taketani and Terada-kun,
film director Amamiya, and Yasushi Nirazawa are serious creators and drawers,
my drawings of girls are like water and oil¬so my work probably doesn't
influence them. (laughs) Even my cartoonist friend Toriyama-san (Dragon Ball
series) doesn't understand my love comics (laughs). Well, "love" is his weakest
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point, as one can see. I feel that compared to other people, I still haven't
fully matured. One day, I hope to be able to draw "proper" comics.
What does the "4C" title of this art book mean?
4C means the 4 types of Colors for the manuscripts. In color printing, by
mixing the four colors of black, red, blue, and yellow, you can show all
colors...4 COLORS, so 4C. The illustrations in this book come mostly from
Jump's 4 Color pages, so that's how I came up with the title. But to be
honest, in this book we used 1 more special color so it became 5 color
printing (laughs). Because it's my first illustration collection, I was
happy, but also embarrassed. (laughs) Looking back at what I've done, I'm
shocked. I didn't mind the fact that the pictures looked different in
those days, but there were so many I thought I'd put so much effort in
to and I when I saw them I went "What's THIS?!" (laughs).
Are there any favorite pictures?
Hmm, not really. Regarding pictures, I feel that I've just made it to
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my starting point. It's just that when I see a work of an illustrator
or a designer which makes me go "wow!", I think I've got to work harder.
I only illustrate in color only once in a while, I just can't beat people
who do it all the time. I can't compete with professional color painters,
but I still want to illustrate in color. I think I should stick to being
a cartoonist. That's my dilemma.
What kind of comic would you like to work on in the future?
Definately a hero story. I think I'd like to draw "Zetman" once more.
I want to draw a Zetman that everyone would feel for.
Would you like to give a message to the readers?
I am really grateful to all the readers. Even though there are some
pictures that I now think aren't very good, if you find something good
in them, I'll be happy. I'll try my best with everyone's support and
encouragement.
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Андрей Илюхин
--- http://photohobbist.da.ru
* Origin: Kanpai! http://tulanime.tulainfo.ru (2:5022/40.15)
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От: Andy Ilyuhin [2:5022/40.15]
Кому: Создатель [2:5022/40]
Тема: Разыскивается
Дата: 10.01.2001 0:16:51
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A Small Light
From 4C Lovers Side Page 74
Translated by Sachi Coxon
Brought to you by the Masakazu Katsura Shrine and Jim Zubkavich
Page 1
Narration: In a certain small circus house lived a girl and a clown.
She was a trapeze artist.
Both were not very popular.
Page 2
Clown: What's the matter?
Clown: Oh no worries! It's a matter of time till we'll be popular,
just a matter of time, I promise.
Girl: You're right. We'll be fine if we try our hardest, right?
Narration: She becomes fine/happy when she is encouraged by the clown
It didn't matter to the clown if they weren't popular, as
long as she was happy.
Page 3
Narration: After a while, just as the clown had said, little by little
she became popular.
Clown: Good on you. You've been getting popular lately.
Girl: Yes, but you haven't yet...
Page 4
Clown: It doesn't matter to me, this.
Clown: I'll give you something good.
Clown: Voi--
Clown: --la!
Clown: Here.
Girl: Wow!
Clown: That's right. I much prefer your smiling face than a worried look.
Page 5
Narration: Now, she is the talk of the town. She is a popular circus star.
And as well, she has a fiance.
Clown: Eh? You have a date, don't ya?
Clown: You'd better go to his place, quickly.
Girl: Oh, Mr. Clown.
Clown: You're fine without me, now.
Narration: However...
Page 6
Narration: What went wrong, how did this happen
Her popularity vanished
No one is around her.
Her fiance, nor that clown
Page 7
Narration: She quit the circus---
Man: Ohh, aren't you trapezing today?
Man: I was just thinking of going to see it.
Girl: You always watched me...
Narration: Sad as she was, she was drawn to his kind eyes
And...
Page 8
Narration: She is content. Everything is going well.
And today is their Wedding Anniversary.
Girl: Ah..how come it's dark..aren't you home?
Page 9
Narration: Oh no, the doll that was given by the Clown,
the doll that was kept so dearly!
It can't be!
Being happy, she had forgotten about that day everyone disappeared
---Like that day, he disappears...
Girl: Oh, you!
Husband: What's the matter, making the room dark and all?
Girl: I thought you...
Girl: No, don't worry...
Page 10
Husband: -Don't be silly. I went out to buy your present.
Husband: I'll give it to you right away, in memory of today.
Girl: Oh my...
Husband: I won't go anywhere.
Girl: Oh, you...
Narration: In their house, a small, warm light was lit.
Андрей Илюхин
--- http://photohobbist.da.ru
* Origin: Kanpai! http://tulanime.tulainfo.ru (2:5022/40.15)
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Конференция: ----- (tula.ranma)
От: Andy Ilyuhin [2:5022/40.15]
Кому: Создатель [2:5022/40]
Тема: Разыскивается
Дата: 10.01.2001 0:16:51
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4C Book 3- Shadow Lady
Translated by Kenji Kendo
Editted by Jim Zubkavich
Brought to you by the Masakazu Katsura Shrine and Jim Zubkavich
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Shadow Lady PART ONE
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She was raised by her Grandfather... 2 years ago he passed away.
The quiet girl, named Aimi enjoys reading and playing the cello.
It may seem like she has nothing to worry about, but something is keeping
her awake at night. The house where she grew up with her Grandfather and
the forest nearby is about to be destroyed.
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forest.
She hasn't gone to the forest for a long time because she's afraid of the
memories of her Grandfather that haunt her.
But, now she's decided to confront her past and return to the house.
Aimi: Wow!
Narration: Inside were animals of all kinds. But, the house was still clean and
unchanged from the way it used to be.
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Aimi: Huh?!
down there before.
She went down the stairs into the darkness.
There she found some of her childhood toys.
Aimi: Oh, I remember this basket. I used to carry it everywhere.
Narration: And, inside the basket was a compact...
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The compact was enchanted and she had to try it.