The anime version of "My Little Monster" will be broadcast this year in 2024, but do you know the original author of this work, Noho? Noho is not yet a well-known manga artist, so there are probably many fans who did not know about him until watching this work, but because of that, I'm sure there are many people who became interested in Noho, a manga artist who they learned about for the first time through this work. When enjoying a manga work, the manga artist who created the work is a very important element, and I think that by learning not only about the manga work but also about the people involved in the manga work, you can enjoy the manga work even more deeply. So, this time I would like to briefly summarize and introduce some information about Noho, the author of this work, "My Little Monster". Although he is still a relatively unknown manga artist, he is someone who seems to continue to create very attractive works, so be sure to check him out.
The original author is Noho
As mentioned at the beginning, the author of this work is Noho. He is not a media personality, so his appearance is unknown, but Noho portrays himself as a cat wearing green glasses. Cat characters appear mainly in this work, so there is no doubt that he is very fond of cats.
Activities on X and pixiv
Noho is a manga artist who basically publishes manga and illustration works on X and pixiv. Rather than serializing in weekly magazines, he actively publishes his works through social media, which is very typical of a modern manga artist. I'm sure many of you have come across Noho's work through social media.
Illustrator too
Noho is not only passionate about publishing manga works, but also illustration works, and it seems that he has received many illustration-related jobs. The characteristic of Noho's manga works is the characters with a warm touch, so it is likely that he is attracting attention from the perspective of illustration as well.
Many details are a mystery
Though Noho is very active on social media, the reality is that there is not much information about his personal profile. Although he is a manga artist who is gaining attention due to the anime adaptation of this work, he has not yet attracted much attention in magazines, etc., so it can be said that he is a manga artist who will be revealed through various interviews and other events in the future.
Characteristics of noho's work
Although there is not much information about noho personally, we can get a sense of what kind of work noho is good at through his representative work, "My Neighbor is a Yokai-san." From here, I would like to briefly introduce noho's style through his current representative work, "My Neighbor is a Yokai-san."
Warm illustrations
Noho's works focus on human interaction and are characterized by their warm depictions and illustrations. The stories unfold with warm illustrations that can be enjoyed easily by both men and women, and seem to be accepted by a wide range of readers regardless of gender or age.
The story itself is easy to understand
The story itself is also very easy to empathize with, does not use difficult terminology, and has a simple structure, so it can be said to be very easy to understand. Fans of all ages can understand what Noho is trying to convey, and the content is moving, which is a characteristic of Noho's style.
Detailed Settings
However, on the other hand, if you look closely at each depiction, you can see that noho's unique detailed settings are hidden in the work. If you look at it with knowledge of Japanese culture, you will find that there are many settings that are quite interesting, so it can be said that the depth of noho's works, which allows core fans of this genre to enjoy them at the same time, is a characteristic of noho's works.
This work was serialized in X
One of noho's masterpieces is "My Little Monster," which has been decided to be broadcast as an anime this year. This work was drawn by noho, who is mainly active on social media, so it was published on social media rather than in a magazine. When it comes to manga works, it is generally common for them to be published in weekly magazines and gain popularity, so it is rare for them to attract attention on social media.
An instant hit
This work gained many fans on social media and quickly became popular. In recent years, many manga works have become huge hits by gaining popularity on social media, and just like these works, this work can be said to greatly reflect new trends in the manga industry that have never been seen before.
Serialized in "Mato Grosso"
The work was originally serialized on X, but is now also being serialized in Mato Grosso, an online manga magazine. Since it is generally difficult to keep up with a work on SNS, there is a tendency for there to be many short works. Therefore, in order to continue to attract the attention of many fans as a long-term serialization, it is essential to win serialization in online magazines, etc.
Finally Animeized
In this way, this work has been accepted by many fans through various media, and in 2024, it will be made into an anime, which is a long-awaited wish. In recent years, it has become common for manga works that first appeared on social media to be made into anime, but the number of manga works serialized on social media is enormous compared to weekly magazines, etc. This makes it a very difficult genre to survive in, so just the fact that it has made it to the point of being made into an anime out of the many popular works is a huge achievement.
Many SNS serializations these days
Anyway, there is no doubt that SNS serializations like this one have been increasing in recent years. From here, I would like to give a brief introduction to the current manga and anime industry, which is the heyday of SNS serializations like this one. There are some aspects that are very different from the manga industry in the heyday of weekly magazines, so be sure to check it out.
"Grandpa and Grandma Rejuvenate" etc.
There are many manga works that are the first to be broadcast on social media in 2024, just like this work. The most popular one is probably "Grandpa and Grandma Rejuvenate", which was also serialized on X, just like this work. This work also attracted attention on social media and has been made into an anime. Many other manga works originating from social media are scheduled to be made into anime, which is a trend in the anime world this year, 2024.
The era of amateurs making a breakthrough not only in light novels but also in manga works
In fact, this kind of change was already occurring in the light novel industry. Light novels tend to be easier to write than manga works, so it was easier for amateurs to get involved through sites such as "Let's Become a Novelist." With the recent development of social media, it can be said that this trend is also occurring in manga works.
Jump and others are following suit with digitalization
These digitalization waves also seem to be affecting existing weekly magazines. Weekly Shonen Jump, which is the king of weekly magazines, has also started serializing manga works online through the app Jump+. Jump is a magazine that is in a position like the king of manga works, so it can be said that the fact that Jump has decided to serialize manga online is a very big change.
Advantages and disadvantages of serializing works on social media
The trend of serializing works on social media has accelerated in recent years in the manga industry, but what is the reason for this increase in serialization on social media? From here, I would like to introduce the advantages and disadvantages of manga works that are serialized online, such as this work. The advent of social media has caused major changes in the manga industry, so be sure to check it out.
Regional disparities have been eliminated
One of the benefits of being able to publish manga works through SNS is that it eliminates regional disparities among manga artists. Until now, manga artists had to have their manga works seen by publishers in urban areas. This meant that manga artists in rural areas had to live in urban areas, but with SNS, there is no need to contact editorial departments, so manga works can now be serialized no matter where you live.
Easier to reflect the opinions of many fans
Another feature is that fans' opinions can reach manga artists more easily on social media than through weekly magazines. Since social media is originally a tool for mutual interaction, it also provides an environment where manga artists can easily interact with their readers. Since you can directly understand how to draw your work in a way that will appeal to readers, SNS is a very useful tool.
Works that can be carefully nurtured are not born
Serialization on SNS has many advantages, but on the other hand, it can also be said that it is an environment where you cannot carefully nurture a single manga work like in traditional weekly magazines. "Dragon Ball" is a typical example, but there are many works that were not very popular in weekly magazines at the beginning, and the editorial department and manga artist gradually revised the work and turned it into a great work. Because the hurdle to serialization is very low on SNS, there is a tendency to switch to another work immediately if it is not well received by readers. This means that there is less opportunity to carefully nurture a single work.
Find works on SNS! !
As you can see, serialization on SNS has various advantages and disadvantages, but it can be said that the advantages generally outweigh the disadvantages. There are many anime fans among you who dislike serialization on SNS, but because there are a large number of SNS serialization works, there is a high probability of finding the ideal work for you through SNS serialization works, so please take this opportunity to try out SNS serialization works.
A new gem in the rough...?
One of the best parts of enjoying serialized works through SNS is that you can discover new popular works in the rough with your own hands. There are many serialized works on SNS, from those that are already popular to those that will become popular in the future. Therefore, you can enjoy the process of identifying good works with your own eyes and the process of them gaining popularity.
Enjoy anywhere
And above all, serialized works on SNS can be read on your smartphone, so you can enjoy them easily at any time. You can enjoy them while commuting on the train or during your break at work or school, and since there are many short works, you can enjoy them even in a small gap of time.
Feel free to send a reaction! !
Above all, one of the features of SNS is that it allows fans to interact with each other and with the original author. Many people may be reluctant to post on SNS, but one of the attractions is being able to interact with various anime fans through your own opinions, so please feel free to send us your thoughts on the work.
Summary
What did you think? In this article, we have introduced the original author of this work, "Tonari no Yokai-san," noho, as well as the style and characteristics of this work. This work has recently become a trending SNS serialized work, and it can be said that it is a work that greatly reflects the current trends in the manga world. I think that the anime adaptation of this work will attract even more attention to the original author, noho, and I think that noho will continue to draw new serialized works from now on, so if you are a fan who has become interested in the original author, noho, through this article, please be sure to follow noho on social media.
