“This is what I live for, hearing y’all talk about this [Resenter].” – Gigi Murakami
She has been featured in publications such as Buzzfeed, Black Girl Nerd and Gritty Vibes to name a few. She hails from the Bronx NY, loves and is influenced by horror and science fiction media, has her own Manga called the Mixed Tape Reel.
On this episode Gigi Murakami comes back to talk about part 2 of her incredible self-published manga Resenter. Gigi builds on how the story is developing and what’s to come regarding the tale of Jackie and her quest for revenge.
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We discuss the following things:
First part – General laughs and catching up with Gigi
Second Part 50mins onwards – discussing Resenter with Spoilers
Gigi’s items mentioned on the podcast.
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Mangaka and Illustrator
Gigi Murakami, also known as Koyuki Panda is an American freelance illustrator and manga (comic) creator. She specializes in traditional mixed media ink and color illustrations, and manga art.
Influenced by horror & science fiction media, mainstream and cult films, Pulp art and vintage imagery, Japanese manga art masters, such as Katsuhiro Otomo and Junji Ito, and her own experiences as a Black woman in America--her aim is to combine her tastes and beliefs to produce provocative, yet relatable illustrations and manga that speak to the experiences of Black women and femme presenting people in an alternative way.
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