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 Post subject: The first chapter of a manga
PostPosted: Wed Jul 07, 2010 8:45 am 
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In some ways, the very first chapter of a manga is the most important part of the entire thing.

In my opinion, a good opening chapter does not drag on too long, grabs the reader's attention and introduces the story without basically being tedious or simply being your story notes with pictures on.

What do you think is needed for a good start?

Can you think of any examples of a good first chapter?

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 Post subject: Re: The first chapter of a manga
PostPosted: Wed Jul 07, 2010 5:36 pm 
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Hmm well like you said, you should start out with something that grabs the readers attention, but without making it too long and dull *cough*Fairy Tale*cough*. Here are some examples of good(IMO) first manga chapters, which also happen to be my top 5 mangas. :P Maybe you can use some of 'em for inspiration.

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 Post subject: Re: The first chapter of a manga
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FMA and HxH have horrible opening chapters ... Well, at least FMA does. If it was the opening chapter alone, you couldnt get me to read it. The same thing goes or BLEACH

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 Post subject: Re: The first chapter of a manga
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FMA and HxH have horrible opening chapters ... Well, at least FMA does. If it was the opening chapter alone, you couldnt get me to read it. The same thing goes or BLEACH

I dont really agree with you there hunter hunter not only engages but clearly defines the theme of the series, i guess its not that strong, but BLEACH has one of the strongest ones, especially with the iconic ending frame of Ichigo as a soul reaper


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 Post subject: Re: The first chapter of a manga
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Didnt like either of them what can I say. Its just my taste

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gonna have to agree with bacon for the most part....... i beleive that YYH has a great opener, dragon ball and one piece too


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 Post subject: Re: The first chapter of a manga
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Tenjho Tenge has one of the best first first volumes ever, 'nuff said.....next to Gantz too I mean, who doesn't love flying heads, splattered bodies and tension?

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