@Boichi_Bo1 You’re going to make me cry boichi! Your words always hit a deep part in me that can not be expressed. I appreciate all your hard work that you do and I hope you keep doing what you like!! <3
From 1997 to the early 2000s, I was a young mangaka, between the ages of 24 and 27.
During that time, I created a manga about the dreams and purity of people who draw and love manga, and at the same time, about the pain that comes from the outside world.
The title of that work was 'TOON', and the name ‘Boichi be TOON,’ which I now use publicly, was taken from that work and given to me by a friend who remembered it
It is truly, truly an incomplete manga.
But within it remain records of who I was at the time, of the artists and aspiring creators who were suffering, and of the world we lived in.
Over the past few days, I came to feel that I should show at least a part of this record to all of you.
Because these are painful memories, opening this work again is a difficult and distressing act for me.
Even so, I believe it may be needed—just a little—in the world we live in now.
After discussing it with my friend in Canada, we will translate and share a few scenes.
I sincerely apologize that it will be shown only in English.
Once everything is ready, I will release a portion of it on Instagram.
I am also planning to give this work as a gift to my friend.
Because that friend has treasured this work even more than I have.
When we meet, I will hand over the original manuscripts.
I truly hope that they will remain in my friend’s care.
From now on, I will begin sharing small parts of what I have with the people I love.
Because I love them.
If you love someone, you must give and share something.
However no matter how it is justified—whether as the public good or the will of the majority—taking something by force is not love.
You know... love is the most fundamental good that comes from our heart and soul.
Everyone knows that!
@Boichi_Bo1 If you are having a hard time to pose your art here. There is a lot of places you can post your art to that is for free and for others to watch. If you want, I can make a list. But please get the help you need boichi! Your art is amazing and has really inspired me and my life! <3
@Boichi_Bo1 I completely understand the feelings, but it’s best to do the human needs. The best thing anyone that is struggling with anything’s right now, is to push through and find those people who CAN help you through those times. It can be hard but you can get help 1/2
I PERSONALLY BELIEVE IF I FIND SOMETHING WEIRD AND/OR GROSS, THAT DOESN'T MEAN NOBODY ELSE CAN LIKE IT.
I AM NOT THE MAIN CHARACTER OF THE WORLD AND WHAT PEOPLE ENJOY HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH ME AND DOES NOT AFFECT ME IN ANY WAY.
LIKE WHATEVER YOU LIKE.