Hong Kong Island Comic Master

Chapter 163 I Want To Try
Arale means rice crackers or rice cakes in neon language. Well, it fits the characteristics of Toriyama’s name.

Toriyama has always been a character who can be lazy if he can.

Why are there more rural and outdoor scenes in Dragon Ball than cities?It’s because cities are difficult to draw, while rural areas are completely blank!
This is why Vegeta and Nappa came to Earth and first destroyed the city where they landed, because Toriyama didn't want to draw it!

When it comes to naming, Toriyama's lazy naming method is even more lazy and regular.

Taking "Dragon Ball" as an example, it can be roughly divided into food, underwear and others.

For example, Vegeta's name is taken from the first half of the English word "vegetable". In addition, Kakarot is carrot, Ginyu is milk, and Frieza is refrigerator. Asian people are actually formed by pronouncing vegetables (wild vegetables) upside down.

In addition to food, there is also underwear nomenclature, which is mainly aimed at the Bulma family. For example, Bulma is women's shorts, his father Dr. Briev is men's underwear, his son Trunks is men's boxer shorts, etc...

The old pervert belongs to yes!
As for the rest, Piccolo's subordinates are all musical instruments. For example, Simbalu is a cymbal and Doram is a drum. As for Piccolo, think about it, why are some Chinese versions translated as Piccolo Piccolo?
However, although Toriyama's naming is very random, the plot and achievements of the comic are not random at all.

As Toriyama's famous work, "Arale" caused an uproar in Neon, with readers from all walks of life. The animated version even created a 36.9% ratings in Neon.

Li Wannian once thought about copying "Arale", but considering that many of the plots are inseparable from neon culture, and there are too many adult elements, he was worried that it would not pass the review, so he gave up.

At this time, what Li Wannian got was this short comic, and the story was different from what Li Wannian thought.

The protagonist is not Arale, but the middle-aged doctor uncle who created Arale. The whole story revolves around him, and he and the villagers perform various ridiculous stories.

Looking at the whole story, it's very Toriyama's usual funny style, and the story is also very mature. It seems that the rejections in the past two years have really transformed Toriyama.

"how is it going?"

Seeing Li Wannian put down the comic, Toriyama approached excitedly and asked.

"It's not bad, the plot is quite smooth, and the laughs are dense!"

"Really? Then do you think I can submit this comic and pass it this time?"

Toriyama asked again.

"It should be okay! However, there is a small problem. If you can solve it, there will definitely be no problem in serialization!"

"what is the problem?"

Toriyama asked doubtfully.

"Not the protagonist! Which comic book reader would like an ugly, sloppy uncle?"

"This……"

Toriyama scratched his head and felt that what Li Wannian said made sense, but he also had his own ideas.

In his opinion, funny cartoons should be similar to comedies. The protagonist should not be too good-looking, otherwise it will be difficult for readers to laugh.

"Then what do you think the protagonist should look like? A handsome uncle?"

"Why an uncle? Isn't the little robot girl you drew pretty good?"

Li Wannian pointed at a little girl in the drawing and said.

"Using a little girl as the protagonist?"

Nowadays, most of Neon's comics feature little boys or high school students as the protagonists, and little girls are rarely used as the protagonists.

This is because the audience for comics is mainly boys, so choosing a male protagonist generally gives a more immersive experience.

"It's better than that middle-aged uncle of yours, right?"

"I think about it, I think about it!"

Toriyama was lost in thought.

"Come on, let's eat first!"

At this time, Toriyama's mother came out of the kitchen carrying rice.Since this is a rural area with neon lights, you can imagine how "luxurious" the dinner will be.

In addition to the three main dishes of eel rice, tempura, and miso soup, there are also various side dishes such as pickles, boiled beans, and stir-fried vegetables.

Overall, it was quite sumptuous, at least more sumptuous than a dinner in a certain kimchi "big country".

Naturally, Li Wannian didn't care about this. After all, Toriyama hadn't made any money at this time, and the family's main expenses still relied on Toriyama's parents to farm the land, so they were not wealthy.

The host and guest enjoyed the dinner, and everything seemed harmonious, except for Toriyama, who was absent-minded throughout the dinner.

It seems that the body is here, but the soul has flown to nowhere.

Five days later, a cafe near the Shueisha building.

Toriyama Kazuhiko is looking at Toriyama Na's new work, and Toriyama Na is sitting opposite Toriyama Kazuhiko nervously rubbing his hands.

He no longer knew how many times he had submitted articles to Torishima Heyan. He usually mailed them, after all, the travel expenses were too expensive.

But this time, because of Li Wannian's previous words, Toriyama Ming had a premonition and felt that he needed to come over anyway this time.

"Nice drawing!"

At this time, Torishima Heyan put down the comic in his hand, with a rare smile on his face.

"really?"

Looking at Toriyama Hehiko's appearance, Toriyama Na looked at him in disbelief.

"Of course! The painting is really good!"

"Yes!"

Toriyama, who had always been heartless, rarely shouted excitedly, attracting the attention of the surrounding customers.

Although he is always optimistic, no one will feel good if his manuscript is rejected thousands of times.

What's more, he is already 24 years old, but he still has to be supported by his family. The key is that his family is not rich yet, and no one knows how much pressure he is under!
After noticing the gazes around him, Toriyama quickly shrank back and pretended to be nonchalant.

"Then when can it be serialized?"

"Cannot be serialized!"

"It can't be serialized? But you just said..." When he heard that it couldn't be serialized, Toriyama became anxious.

This time is different from the previous rejections. After all, the most tormenting thing is not despair, but hope!

"There is a small problem. The protagonist is not good. No one will like a middle-aged ugly uncle. Replace him with..."

"Instead of that little robot girl?"

Although Toriyama interrupted Toriyama Kazuhiko's words, Toriyama, instead of being angry, looked at Toriyama with interest.

Unexpectedly, not only did this enlighten me, but I also answered the question!
"Yes, do you know why you still draw it like this?"

Toriyama didn't say anything, but took out another stack of manuscript paper from his bag and placed it in front of Toriyama Hehiko.

"Because I want to try it!"

I didn't expect that after working hard for so long, I still couldn't compare to Li Wannian's words.

It was only now that Toriyama really discovered why Li Wannian could easily serialize comics, but his manuscript was rejected.

"Is this the difference between me and a genius?"

(End of this chapter)