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How can I start and animate my own anime?

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Start by researching the proper tools. A graphic tablet and animation program such as Adobe Flash would be a good place to begin.

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How do I create a good and original anime story?

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Use your imagination, and think of good characters and their traits, and follow the steps in this article.

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How do I get my anime published?

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Send it to several anime publishers and, hopefully, if your work is good enough, they will publish it!

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Do I need to draw storyboards to do an anime?

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No, although it is helpful to lay out the plot physically in an organized fashion.

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Do I have to draw quickly in order to be a professional manga artist?

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No, drawing manga takes time and rushing will only make it worse. You should take your time and draw and plan out everything.

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Do we need to make up a song, too?

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No.

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If the character's background is from another culture or religion, can be included or not?

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It's up to you, is the religion important?

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Is there a certain age I have to be to create an anime?

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Nope! You can start creating your anime at any age.

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What can I do if I have good character and plot ideas but I am not good at drawing?

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You can ask someone else to draw for you, just make sure you give them credit. You can also learn how to draw or use a computer program like Paint.net.

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Is Shirobako anime a fair representation of the anime industry?

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Yes! Shirobako is actually a good anime to start watching if you decide to make an anime of your own.

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What kind of animating software can I use to create an anime story?

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I use Clip Studio Paint Pro. You can use Krita if you want a free option, or you can use an even better software like Adobe Animate if you want professional quality.

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How do I make anime on a computer?

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You are going to have to buy a drawing tablet. After that, you have to find an animation program to start animating on, and then you're all good.

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I know how to draw but i have thousands of story lines. How can I choose the right one?

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Just go with the one you like best and if you get sick of it, then switch over to an old one.

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How can I publish my anime story?

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Post it on the internet or ask a manga store manager that you want to publish the story for you. You could also look into vanity publishing.

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Can I make an amine series by one episode a week?

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Doing this might cause the quality to drop. Almost all of the animes that are made till the day of today are made in studios. There you have many people with each having their own roll; some make the draft, others color them in, and after that the computer animation needs to be made, etc. But if you don't put the standard too high, you can most certainly make a episode every week.

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What does the word “nature” mean in this sentence: What is the nature of the character’s relationships with other characters?

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This means how the character reacts to other characters. What sort of relationship do they have? For example, does the character have a hateful abusive step mother, and therefore the nature of their relationship is tense and abrasive?

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Can I publish my anime series without writing the manga?

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Yes. An anime does not have to have a manga.

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