How To Get Published In Shonen Jump With Elena’s Vitagliano | Ep. 231
‘I failed many times to get published in Shonen” - Elena Vitagliano
Summary
Elina Vitayano, the first European woman to win the Grand Prix Award for the Silent Manga Awards, shares her journey as a Mangeka and artist. Elenadiscusses her journey of entering the Shonen Jump Plus competition and the challenges she faced in getting her manga, Miriam of the Skulls, published. She emphasizes the importance of characters in a manga and the need for feedback from both editors and readers.
Discussion Points
- Introduction and Accomplishments
- The Journey of a Mangeka
- The Power of Storytelling in Manga
- The Importance of Mentors and Learning
- Participating in Competitions and Setting Goals
- Exploring the World of Silent Manga
- Conclusion and Reflections
- Exploring the Manga School Experience in Japan
- Valuable Advice from Famous Manga Artists
- The Journey of Getting Published in Shonen Jump Plus
- The Importance of Characters in a Manga
- The Need for Feedback in the Manga Creation Process
- Discussion Elena’s Manga Miriam Of The Skulls
- What is Elena’s Favourite Anime and Manga
- Resilience in the Manga Industry
- Can AI Be Used To Create Manga
Elena’s Socials
- Elena Vitagliano Website
- X - https://x.com/EvitaglianoArt
- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/elena_vitagliano_artist/?hl=en
Elena’s Vitagliano Original Mangas
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Elena Vitagliano
Mangaka (art and story)
[Manga Artist | First European woman to publish a manga on Shonen Jump + | First European woman to win Magic Monaco and Silent Manga Audition | Master Class Coamix | Scriptwriter| Manga Editor | Art Director | Portrait Artist | Manga teacher at CG Master Academy (USA) | Worked and lived in Tokyo ]
Italian manga artist based in London who has a unique flair for capturing human emotions through her manga. She was drawn to the art form early on, nourished by a love for Japanese animation. This passion propelled her to pursue East Asian Studies and spend a year absorbing culture and honing skills in Tokyo.
Her artistic journey has been marked by standout moments:
She’s clinched top honors in prestigious manga competitions, such as Manga Jiman (UK) and Comix4Equality. Notably, she was the first European woman to win at Japan's Silent Manga Audition in 2018 with her entry "The Cruelest Rule."
Her one-shot 'Miriam of the Skulls' secured the first prize at the Magic Monaco in 2023. This achievement earned her a publication spot with Shueisha, a titan in the manga publishing world, on platforms like Shonen Jump+ and the Manga+ app.
Her creative spark also shines in:
Her manga volume collection "Silent Smiles”;
Her webcomic 'A Stranger I Loved', available for free on Webtoon;
A special series of 100 illustrations for the Science Museum in London, celebrating the unsung heroes of technology;
The design of the cover for Disney’s manga rendition of "Beauty and the Beast";
Stories for the English ad…
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