CATDOLL: One Piece author: Comics shouldn't use too many lines to explain

A large number of comics are published in Japan every year, and many comics are cut short during serialization. Only a few of them are successful, but the comic "One Piece" created by Eiichiro Oda is definitely one of the best. Of course, the author is definitely responsible for the success of "One Piece". Many of Eiichiro Oda's insights and experiences will become a good guide for many cartoonists. Recently, Oda once again expressed his opinion in a conversation: comics should not use too many lines to explain .

Oda: When we draw comics, we don't use dialogue to explain, but instead let the acting of the surrounding characters reveal a character's inner self. This is very important.

Tanaka: This approach requires a lot of acting skills. A good writer will not use lines to explain. After all, these lines cannot penetrate into the hearts of the guests.

Oda: The same is true for boys' comics. The characters have to prove their ideas through actions. If you explain with lines, it will be difficult for children to understand, and it will become like reading a novel, so you have to use pictures and character actions to fully express it.

Tanaka: It's just like if you just write "I burst into tears", it's hard to make people feel sad. It's hard to put emotion into it if you use words to explain it.

Oda: Even as a writer, I am reluctant to explain. It will seem long-winded, and they also know that it doesn't look good. However, if you don't tell the readers what you mean, it will be meaningless. Even if you abandon the writer's persistence, there will be a lot of plots that need to be conveyed.

As Oda said, the reason why comics are widely accepted is largely because of the intuitive feeling they bring to us. Too many lines will only drag down the pictures to express various contents. It seems that the master is the master. He outlined the essence of comics in just a few words.

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