Considered one of the greatest manga ever made, Goodnight Punpun ran from 2007 to 2013 in Shogakukan’s Big Comic Spirits magazine. The series is celebrated by both critics and readers for its powerful and realistic depiction of trauma and mental health. Its unique and detailed art style also helps it stand out. While Inio Asano has created many fantastic stories, Goodnight Punpun is his most well-known work. He previously gained recognition for Solanin, a short manga series that won awards and was published before Goodnight Punpun.
In addition to his well-known works like A Girl on the Shore, Dead Dead Demons Dededede Destruction, and Nijigahara Holograph, Asano has become one of the most highly regarded manga artists ever. He began a new series, Mujina into the Deep, in Big Comics Superior magazine in 2023. His fans eagerly await each new project, whether it’s a full series or a short story. Recently, however, he surprised many by hinting at retirement on X, expressing concerns about the growing use of AI in both professional work and on social media.
Goodnight Punpun’s Creator Might Want to Retire Sooner Than Expected Due to AI
On January 14th, manga artist Inio Asano posted on X (formerly Twitter) about his thoughts on AI. He said that the more he learns about it, the more he finds it both fascinating and uninspiring, and he questioned whether he’d still be creating art a year from now.
The author’s recent post worried some fans, who responded with lots of support. When a fan asked if it was hard for AI to copy his art style, Asano explained that AI does a better job with high-quality drawings. He added that his own artwork has unique, unusual features, making it difficult for AI to create perfect copies.
I’ve been following this closely, and it’s not like Asano-sensei is officially retiring, thankfully! He just seems a little worried about all the AI art popping up and how it might impact things. Someone asked him if he was going to stop creating, and he was really sweet about it – he thanked them for their concern and said he’d do his best to keep going. It’s good to know he’s not giving up, even if he’s a bit troubled by the current situation.
Creating manga is a lot of work, often taking days or even weeks per chapter, even with digital tools. It’s not surprising that people are upset when others try to shortcut the process, especially using AI to copy an artist’s unique style. Artists understandably worry about their work being used without permission or effort.
Although anime creators are embracing new technologies, the industry generally views using AI with suspicion. This skepticism isn’t limited to animation; many in all art forms are wary of AI’s role, as the field traditionally values individual skill, original stories, and distinctive artistic styles.
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