Anyone else think Fred-chan's artwork has been improving lately?
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25 Anonymous at 10 Jun 2006: 22:17
Sadly, when it comes down to it, what
>>22 said is the fundamental truth about Megatokyo's artwork. I never understood why people think this guy is a good artist. His artwork is sub-par, especially considering the fact that he supposedly had a job as an architect, which in some ways, could be considered a professional artist. And he really should learn to ink (and draw).
Having said that, what he does know how to do well, is cater to his fanbase. All of you may hate the comic, but he knows what his fanbase wants (you know, the ones that like it). Most of them are probably non-Japanese, who wished that they could go to/be in Japan (or be Japanese). His character, Piro, whether or not it's actually a projection of himself, is the archetypal "wapanese" that most of his fanbase wishes that they could be: pretty much, someone who lives in Japan, speaks Japanese(?), can draw really well (which is how he projects himself), and is admired by Japanese people. Throw in shoujo/dating sim-like situations, and he has his fanbase hooked.
26 Anonymous at 10 Jun 2006: 22:26
>>25
This post makes me angry at a world where such people depicted in said post exist.
27 Anonymous at 18 Jun 2006: 02:08
>>26
It's sad, Megatokyo fans are usually just as described. Most of them share little (if not the exact opposite) of the qualities displayed by the Piro character. Megatokyo fans aren't interested in the actual Piro character, or even relate to his experiences. Most of them find the character appealing because they fantasize about being him.
Sadly, though, his artwork is significantly better than the majority of the OEL Tokyo Pop "manga," although that's not really saying much.
28 Anonymous at 18 Jun 2006: 06:08
>>27
Megatokyo fanboys and fangirls are messed up, but at least they're better than furries... maybe.
29 Anonymous at 18 Jun 2006: 17:35
>>28
probably. the MT kids have a chance to grow out of wapanism and do something with themselves. meanwhile most furries seem to be grown men who passed the deep end of self-delusion years ago