Many of us take great joy in the stories that unfold in anime, some even inspiring us to take that first step of putting pen to paper ourselves as we embark on journeys to craft our own adventures. These voyages aren’t exclusive to real world observers though; an increasing number of anime follow the development of a creator’s craft, covering an array of mediums like novels, manga, and even video games. So alongside inspiring us through their characters and stories, some of our favorite anime may even hold useful tips for the budding writers in the audience!
The writer’s life is oft described as a lonely one, yet the first important lesson anime teaches us is to surround yourself with like-minded people. This is the premise of currently airing anime Comic Girls, which sees struggling manga artist Kaoruko “Kaos” Moeta move into a dormitory to live alongside other teenage mangaka. While each specializes in a different genre – Kaos does 4-koma strips, Tsubasa shonen, and Ruki erotica – spending time with comrades-in-literary-arms can inspire not just directly with things like equipment recommendations, but also indirectly with day-to-day interactions that can prompt ideas for characters, scenarios, or even just give reference points for more realistic dialogue, which is the exact reason Kaos joined the dorm!
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