Kona here ?(ˊ?ˋ)?
To start, I am deeply appreciate you for riding with me through Season 1 of GISEI: The Origins (′? ω ?`) ? Your support means the world to me. Writing this story has been an incredible, yet challenging journey. I'm growing so much as a writer with each chapter, and very happy to share my progress with you
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Also, I'd like to take this moment to express a difficult decision regarding the GISEI manga. As I've immersed myself in the art of storytelling and screenwriting, I've come to a realization that my current version of Volume 1 isn't living up to the standards I've set for myself or the vision I have for this story.
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To be blunt, the manga, as it stands, lacks the depth, structure, and cohesion that I believe it deserves. It's not the work I envisioned it to be, and I owe it to myself to make it right.
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I've chosen to completely redo Volume 1 from the ground up. This means removing it from all platforms and starting anew. It's a challenging task (especially financially), but one that I feel is necessary for the growth and integrity of the GISEI series.
This decision wasn't made lightly. As a creator, it's my responsibility to ensure that the work I put out into the world is the best it can possibly be. The current Volume 1 isn't meeting those expectations, and I'm committed to fixing that.
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Rebuilding Volume 1 is an opportunity for me to strengthen the narrative, develop the characters more fully, and create a manga that truly captures the essence of GISEI. There is no going back for me. I'm dedicated to this journey and will do everything it takes to achieve my ambitions.
I'm taking this time to reflect, reform, and pour my soul into my works, aiming for my message to resonate with you on a deeper level.
Support creative writers by reading their stories on Royal Road, not stolen versions.
To focus on this process, I've decided to take a month-long hiatus. I know I've still got a lot of room for improvement, but I'm putting in the work to sharpen my skills and you can expect a better Season 2 out of me!
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Your feedback plays a huge role in my growth while I'm working to refine the pacing, my writing and storytelling.
We're all works in progress, right? So please, don't hold back! I'm all ears! Drop me those spicy comments, feedbacks and reviews. Please help me grow!
GISEI: The Origin Season 2 will return on April 3rd, better and stronger than ever before.
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And now, on to some Q&A …
Q: (?? ) So what's this GISEI Series all about anyway?
A: GISEI is about what happens when love becomes possession and what it costs to survive it. At its core, it follows Kaname, a girl crafted into violence who is loved by everyone around her but in ways that slowly destroys her. The series asks whether the people who claim to protect you are any different from the people who hurt you when both decide who you should be without asking.
Q: (?o?) Any big changes in store for next season?
A: Yep! I'll be posting 1 chapter 3x per week, every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.
Q: How many seasons will the GISEI Series have?
A: There will be a total of 3 seasons, 111 chapters in total!
Q: What do the characters look like?
A: （?′?`）I post character art on my Twitter and Instagram
@konatheemenace! / @konathemenace
Q: If you could collaborate with any other manga artist, who would it be?
A: ONE (☆▽☆)
Q: Outside of the Big 3, what are your top 3 all time favorite manga?
A: Tokyo Ghoul, Yu Yu Hakusho and Lone Wolf and Cub.
Q: If you could have any superpower to help you in your creative process, what would it be?
A: HANDS DOWN THE SHADOW CLONE JUTSU (????)?
Q: How can we support you?
A: Fave the story, follow and engage with me on social media, leave reviews - it all helps a ton! (′?? ? ??`) ?
Thank you again for being the best community a creator and writer could ask for. I'm so grateful for each and every one of you.
See you in Season 2!
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