5th extras, dumping the bit.

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>>280220868
Now it's just backpages and credits from TLers.

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>>280220845
Cute.

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>>280220934
Dump end.

>>280220967
Thanks for the dump

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>>280220868
Do we think she could disguise herself as someone else? or she can specifically change clothes because it's just extra water?
I'm sure there's more combat applications too.

>>280222418
probably, though she seems the type to not remember other people's faces too well

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>>280220845
she carries this manga

>>280220772
That's rough, why didn't she move in with them?

>>280220826
Crazy how Crima and Titi won each other over. Are they still competing for Julian?

Shit series

>>280220967
Thank you brother

>>280224104
Titi said no

>>280220967
Thank you for sharing.

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>>280220868
'Crima in the volume

>>280220680 (OP)
>stormy night (assume early morning)
>sunrise
>sunset
>heavy rain evening
>starry night sky

>>280226772
shit's about to go down

>>280226772
>starry night sky
ruh-roh

>>280220681
I think I'll use this pic as a basis for a character chart. I wanted to do one but didn't want to start from scratch, and this is a nice foundation.

>>280220680 (OP)
that's not canonically correct Lacrima's dress

>>280226856
those are literally the same skintones used on her face.

>We have Chainsaw Man at home

>the schizo is here

>>280226901
>>>/v/

Our retarded princess is so regal.

>no Kenturia this week

>>280226901
How come all of Fujimbo's former assistants make better manga than him?

>>280227696
All in his head?

>>280227696
He walked so they could run. Truly the best master one could ask for.

>>280227696
Because they were carrying his manga

>>280227630
>no Kenturia this week
what the fuck do you mean

>>280220680 (OP)
>orange hair
Ruined. Lacrima should've been blonde/white-haired.

>>280227749
>trying your hardest vs slacking because Pochita merch alone pays the bills

If I was Fujimoto I'd be just as lazy ngl

>>280227756
>no Kenturia this week

>>280227756
Break next week. New chapter in two weeks.

>>280228569
brainlet, no chapter this sunday, new chapter next sunday

>>280228600
>brainlet
Hey, be nice to Lacrima, ok? She's a smrt princess.

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>>280220680 (OP)
LET'S GHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

>>280229139
OST

>>280229161
fix

Helen on cover 6

>>280220868
>Et tu, Luka?

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>>280220868
Cute and canon.

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>>280220845
So... Her underwear is also made of water?

>>280231578
'Crima is nopan

>>280231578
can she impregnate herself if she gets julian's cum somehow.

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>>280224538
If 'Crima rapes Julian, then Titi just needs to rape 'Crima so both of them are still Titi's property.
Then Lacrima could stay with them as part of Titi-harem.

>>280230233
cute

A live Q&A session with the manga's author Tohru Kuramori, he is currently in France attending the Japan Expo, and is drawing an illustration while answering questions: https://www.twitch.tv/mademoiselle_soso

>>280238537
Aaaaand it ended.

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>>280239210
fuck

>>280239850
The stream recording is still available: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2503567676
The interview is in French though, but I'm sure someone on Twitter or somewhere has already translated the important parts.
Have this other new official art from the expo too, since it hasn't been posted here yet.

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>>280240700
what did he answer?

>>280240700
post version not ruined by a shitty upscale

>>280242958
Some of the things I managed to pick up:
>There is a Centuria oneshot he made prior the serialization
>His favorite character to draw is Julian
>Hardest characters to draw are Titi and Elstri
>He makes Julian suffer as much as possible because it gives the plot more quality and envokes a strong feeling to see him overcome the said suffering
>He mentioned being influenced at least by Berserk, Vinland Saga and The Witcher
>He seemed to be a little surprised but grateful that Centuria has received so much attention outside Japan
>If he himself had the life force of 100 people, he would draw the manga endlessly without need to rest
>He has some kind of long-term direction already planned for Centuria's story
>>280243054
You are out of luck this time, that's the only version I have saved right now.

>>280243630
>If he himself had the life force of 100 people, he would draw the manga endlessly without need to rest
The ultimate dream of artists

>>280243630
>Hardest characters to draw are Titi and Elstri

>>280242958
part1

Q:Did your first Centuria manuscript get a lot of editorial revisions?
A:No, it got very little revision

Q: What are your inspirations for your graphic style?
A: Mangas I read, especially containing violent scenes (Vinland Saga, Berserk)

Q: Among The Odyssey, Lovecraft novels and Jules Verne novels, which had the most influence and how did you learn of these universes
A: Lovecraft, it inspired me for deep see deities

Q: your manga borders between shounen and seinen, who do you believe is your audience ?
A: It is not one of our (Kuramori and editor Lin) concerns, I draw for those that want to read my work (Lin says Jump+ does not concern itself about that as they offer a wide variety of works)

Q: Your manga starts with a definition of slavery, as mangaka and artist, how important do you think it is to address this historic issue in modern society?
A: I am not sure how to answer that as I have not thought of that until now
I can only say I like telling stories with characters starting in the worst conditions and fighting against adversity to create their path
Follow up Q: so slavery was the greatest fight he would face?
A: I wanted to show someone at their lowest and fight to create himself a family, slavery seemed the right condition to illustrate this idea

Q: Julian becomes in charge of a child life even though he only just leaned the feeling of being loved himself, what does this represent in his quest for freedom?
A: Julian is more defined by his loneliness than a quest for freedom, Diana represents the end of this loneliness

Q: What is the inspiration for their parent-child bond that is more a strength for Julian than a burden?
A: I wanted to tell a story about a family that is not united by blood, I have a fascination for people who create strong bonds by choice instead of obligation
Q: sounds like Leon (the movie)
A: you're right. I am influenced by Japanese stories where an adult gets trusted with a child they don't know.

>>280243963
the shittiest questions possible

>>280243963
Q: the idea of a 100 lives countdown is very interesting, does it help you structure the story and its conclusion?
A: Yes, it's an important concept for the story. I hope to keep it relevant until the end

Q: the story starts with a 100 people being killed then Julian inheriting their strength and turning his situation around. Is this a denunciation of people alienated to the point of being incapable of rebellion or do you believe an individual of extraordinary will is necessary for rebellion?
A: Maybe in the sense that I wanted to show that people with little power could achieve something grand when united

Q: the sea represents mysticism and hosts many monsters like in many myths, what do you like about these popular tales?
A: I feel ambivalent towards the sea, its beauty and the fear it inspires. I wanted to show both of these aspects

Q: Many people experience thalassophobia and this has fueled many stories in human history. Do you think the fear of the unknown associated with the sea is a strong inspirational power?
A: Yes, sea and space both hold the power to make us feel conflicted towards them, fear of the unknown is a strong inspiration for me

Q: suffering is an important part of Julian's story. How important is that aspect for the impact and message of your story?
A: I use a Oni's heart to make Julian suffer as much as possible because it makes the reader want him to overcome his problems and, personally, I think it's very important to want to see how Julian can solve these situations which is is why I must force myself to be cruel to him. I truly give all I have to hurt him as much as I can.

Q: Why did you choose a dark fantasy medieval setting for the story?
A: It's not a particularly conscious choice but I realised from my trials and drafts that dark fantasy worked the best for me so I researched that genre
Q: any strong inspirations during your research?
A: Berserk and The Witcher

>>280244267
one of the interviewer is a philosofag

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>>280244527
>maybe ask something about the characters and the story
>no, 90% of questions are what do you think about ____
worthless frogs

>>280220680 (OP)
Do you have the previous volumes?

>>280244527
Q: Belief and power are integral themes of your story, why?
A: Belief is important as a motivating source for the characters and power is what they need to overcome their problems
Q: You cited Vinland Saga as an inspiration so it is strange you find power to be so essential to resolve issues when Torfin was (relatively) powerless
A: I think the hero needs something special to advance in their world, even if Vinland Saga is a world without special powers, its hero still has particular strength to overcome his problems and in Centuria's world, Julian needs them as they are part of that world

Q: The way you draw bodies is sublime, especially working ones with worn out hands and feet and strong frames. Did you consider working in manual labor had you not become mangaka?
A: I wanted to do many things in life but have always admired craftsmanship and working with your hands

Q: How long do you spend on each page? do you have assistants?
A: I need more time per page than readers image. the longest a spread has taken me is three days, the tome 1 spread of the sea god coming out of water took me two days. Lin often tells me my condition takes priority
I currently have four assistants who mostly do the backgrounds and effects (speed lines, impacts and such), I still do the inking and finishing touches for those. the very first chapter was entirely me and took six months.

Q: favorite character? the one you have most trouble with?
A: favorite is Julian, I have the most affinity with him. Titi and Estri are the most troubling one because it's hard to draw them

Q: favorite horror works?
A: the Alien movies and Omen

Q: How is a typical day of work?
A: When in graphical production, I usually wake up at 9AM and draw until 1AM taking small lunch breaks

>>280244897
it looked like a very commercial event so no spoils beyond tome one were allowed
all questions were pre-approved by "Japan" (I'm guessing the editor)

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>Q: You cited Vinland Saga as an inspiration so it is strange you find power to be so essential to resolve issues when Torfin was (relatively) powerless
A: I think the hero needs something special to advance in their world, even if Vinland Saga is a world without special powers, its hero still has particular strength to overcome his problems and in Centuria's world, Julian needs them as they are part of that world
Based, talk no jitsu will not always save you in dark fantasy world

>>280245225
>the very first chapter was entirely me and took six months
kino

>>280245225
Q: what would you do with the power of 100 people?
A: draw manga without having to take a break

Q: what will you have taken from your time in France?
A: cheese

Q: how do you plan the rest of your story?
A: I already have a long term plan in mind but I will make small adjustments if I want to draw certain things or change my mind. I know well in advance where I wan the story to go
Q: how many volumes do you expect the story to take?
No answer, Lin intervened

Q: What did you like in France?
A: I found the (Paris) architecture very interesting and what I saw in the Louvres

end, sorry for the esl translation bits
Titibros...

>>280220681
Weird that Lukas isn't in this

>>280244527
>I truly give all I have to hurt him as much as I can.

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>>280246474
He TANKED that btw

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>>280246474
kek