If Matsuda is correct (click my name for a link to Matsuda's Theory) then Near was a mass murderer too. Rod-ross It just showed that Light was watching Near too much, thus was blind-sided by the second. My dad is dying!". And dont be shy. Light does hate Misa, I don't think that's even debatable, to be honest. Mello wanted to prove he was the best even if he was still second to Near at Wammy's. This is the focus of the Manga called Death Note, Created by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata in 2004. Share your creations with as many people as possible. Panini-comics Death Note will begin streaming on Netflix on August 25. Submitted by Ira James (not verified) on Sat, 2008-05-31 02:19. We'd probably all be rooting for Near at this point. I've just re-read Ohba's explanation from HtR 13 and you're right. Matt No not really, Near was one of the driving forces behind Mello's ambitions. is a writer best known for the manga Death Note. Naomi-misora They just work together on catching Kira. Would he be so exalted if he hadn't died? I just wanted Mello to win, he worked hard for it and wanted it so badly. Another-note Tsugumi Ohba ( Japanese: , Hepburn: ba Tsugumi) is the pen name of a Japanese manga writer, best known for authoring the Death Note manga series with illustrator Takeshi Obata from 2003 to 2006, which has 30 million collected volumes in circulation. Mind you, if we're keeping Near in the loop, there would probably never have been a need for Matt to be there. Lucas-king-music-columnist Q: Now that Bakuman is over, how do you feel about it when you look back? Fridays release of Netflixs feature film adaptation of Death Note means that audience members who want to learn more about the man behind the story will be looking for a ghost. Ten years ago, Tsugumi Ohba's bizarre and controversial creation, Death Note, became an anime series. Takeshi Obata was born in 1969 in Niigata, Japan, and is the artist of Hikaru no Go, which won the 2003 Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize: Shinsei "New Hope" award and the 2000 Shogakukan Manga award. Death Note Forum - Come join us for Death Note information, To celebrate Bakuman, the inspirational manga about manga, SJ Alpha had the chance to interview storywriter Tsugumi Ohba and illustrator Takeshi Obata! As for Light's love for his family, true that his relationships aren't shown a lot, but I'd say amnesia!Light makes it pretty clear. honeestly, i owuld love to see a new series,me and my freinds are actually making a novel based on DN its really cool,in a few weeks ill start posting chapters here. Wow I wrote a summary of what I wanted to write I can't beleive how dum this wabsite is you erased my comment. There are so many unanswered questions I would love to ask the creators, but I know that will never happen. He said it was 'too easy', but that was fine. Anime United/USA. Death Note had become so quiet at that point. He lost to a little twit who could not even get on a plane by himself. Near Yuuko Asami (or Tsugumi Ohba) is a brilliant writer/creator. Now that Bakuman is over, Ohba Sensei, for the first time in America in an SJ Alpha exclusive, shares his thoughts about the series, his work, and about himself!Q: Tell us how you first became interested in becoming a mangaka (manga artist).Tsugumi Ohba (TO): When I was a kid, I read a lot of manga and always looked up to the creators. I understand your point about Death Note being open to interpretation, and I agree that it's one of the best things about it. You KNOW that I'd have loved to have seen Mello win too. I only really 'got' him on about the fifth or sixth reading, then delighted in him thereon. Yeah, they should make a Death Note II where Light is a shinigami. . Net Worth: Undisclosed. I hate Nearalways have and always will. Which shocked me. (not verified) on Mon, 2009-10-05 22:12. Tsugumi Ohba (Author) Discover all the facts that no one tells you about Tsugumi Ohba below . January 2016 What was the most difficult thing about it? !Q: Editor in Chief Sasaki is a character based on an existing person. February 2016 I want to run away!!. The Japanese comic book author has been alive for 22,064 days or 529,548 hours. liek ligth wasnt a good friend he killed L that bastred made me ant 2 jump in the show all kill light aka kira and kill him. Fans And Fandom Thus leaving and starting on his own. Tsugumi Ohba: Top 10 Must-Know Facts About Comic Book Author. The manga was a hit when it was first published in 2003, and became a phenomenon after the anime adaptation premiered in 2006. Mello was such an underdog. Death Note (2006 Movie) Kenichi Mikuriya The story-driven manga series truly comes to life with the help of his partner, illustrator extraordinaire Takeshi Obata. Sayu Yagami He says that Light hated Misa for being a "bad person" and killing innocent people to get to him. Tsugumi Ohba is a Screenwriter, .Nationality: Japan.Approx. Birthday: Aug 17, 1962. [9] The author described themselves as a "clean freak" and usually cleans once a day. Quillsh-wammy There's no internet version of the interview? : I didn't decide on that until the last second. As for Light's tears, I do think it's not only possible but almost definitely the case that Light had multiple thoughts running simultaneously through his head. Submitted by L Lover (not verified) on Sat, 2008-09-20 10:27. Anyone read the original and can report back? It makes no sense at all. What was his first reaction when he saw himself in Bakuman?TO: Sasaki is always smiling when I see him, so I think of him as a really nice guy. How did you become partners with him? (I didn't have a reply button to your recent comment) Tsugumi Ohba is one of the most mysterious creators in Shonen Jump history. I think he's a wonderfully sarcastic individual, and I can live with that. Madhouse but that is most likly not to happen. I also believe this is the same interview referenced in that convo you and I had, Matti, where I told you DO NOT KILL OFF AN OC TO KEEP MM IN THE SPOTLIGHT. "I lost some respect to it after reading several interviews with Tsugumi Ohba." How does a death--any death--make something less dark? Ohba shows one thing in the story, and tells us the exact opposite outside of it. in this video we will . The worlds population was 3,149,244,245 and there were an estimated year babies born throughout the world in 1962, John F. Kennedy (Democratic) was the president of the United States, and the number one song on Billboard 100 was "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do" by Neil Sedaka. I wrote the story hoping that it would be good entertainment. Based on Ohbas biggest influences, which he listed in a 2012 interview with manga publisher Viz, Ohba seems invested in just having fun. Even with no internet link, it's stlil totally valid, because the autor says the same exact things in Death Note 13: How to Read. Have you ever created storyboards for these stories like you would for a real-life manga?TO: I would make excuses to myself that as a manga within a manga, the plot and settings didnt actually need to be really awesome, so I just did my best to crank them out. By signing up, I agree to VIZ's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Submitted by Kendricka Kenyatta Walker (not verified) on Thu, 2009-03-19 20:41. it says so in the 13th volume. I would have loved to see Mello just push the sheep out of the way and shoot Light in the face.but that's just me. by the way, when misa found out that light was dead, she comitted suicide. In 2006, Obata released Blanc et noir, an artbook featuring his work. Mrs-mikami May 2015 Got this little Ryuk at Red Dragon Tattoo for their Press J to jump to the feed. I'm not smart enough to come up with own orignal concepts or even just a great entertaining story. Nori he KILLS PEOPLE! Tsugumi Ohba was born in the Year of the Tiger. It Matters Series Im constantly thinking: I cant write anymore! If you believe youre receiving this message in error, please contact Customer Service. They have strong sense of errantry, being frank and easy to win others' trust. Events September 2014 Teru Mikami If L is 5% sure that Light is Kira, then he's pretty damn sure. Tsugumis birth flower is Gladiolus and birthstone is Peridot and Sardonyx. Near's grown on me over the years. English translation by ScarredinSilence So what do you make of that? His birth sign is Leo and his life path number is 7. Even I wouldn't like your preferred ending. He's a pragmatist, and it was extremely important to his plans that Mello died. He goes by a pseudonym, and has only given a few interviews. As stated by the profile placed at the beginning of each Death Note manga volume, Ohba collects teacups and develops manga plots while holding his knees on a chair, similar to a habit of L, one of the main characters of the . Death Note (2015 TV) But I guess I could not accept him as the winner. That's what I think, and it would be interesting to see what shinigami Light looks like. tsugumi-ohba-interview-pdf 2/7 Downloaded from thesource2.metro.net on June 11, 2022 by guest Death Note: Another Note (Novel) Nisioisin 2008-02-19 There's a killer loose in Los Angeles and super-sleuth L is on the case. plz Mr. tsugumi ohba. will i have friends but they not good 1s. almost made me not wacht it anymore but. Born Don't believe it. Difficult. He fought so hard, for so long, got so far and lost it once and then just kept fighting, then was literally killed off because /the author thought he did too well/. That is precisely how Death Note should have ended. Bakuman Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 2007-10-18 10:50. On the eve of M3GAN, Blumhouses blunt critique of digital sex work is worth another look, Is Netflix lying about Kaleidoscope's random episode order? Submitted by CRITIC #746474723 (not verified) on Mon, 2008-03-24 23:10. Mello did beat Kira.but so did Near and L. They all did. Lawliet-movie And other editors also tell me hes always smiling, but that, of course, when he needs to, he can get pretty scary. Takeshi Obata ( , Obata Takeshi) is a Japanese manga artist. Plus L is hinted at being so in 'Another Note'. Why did you decide against it? This website uses cookies and tracking technologies to assist with your navigation, analyze use of our website and products and services, assist with your registration and login, and to assist with our marketing efforts. The idea in contrasting L and Light is very effective since each of them are rivals and they spark the plot for the most part. 32 Comments MelMat 26/2/2014 17:14:20 Cosplay Then he won. Jump-comics New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Netflix Given name (in kanji): . like what if Ryuk drops another death note and some other guy that was smarter than light gets it and does the same thing he does and what if he killed Near then who would serpass near? So what do you make of that? Ami-hamazaki Roger Ruvie His/Her real identity (and gender) is a closely guarded secret. Im not going to be saying all that plz con. ^_^. They have strong sense of errantry, being frank and easy to win others' trust. Related Links:Obata & Ohba Full Interview (coming soon! <3 You know my anti-death penalty sentiments are cheering you along on this line of thought. Enter the e-mail address associated with your account and we'll email you a link to reset your password. I believe we'd talked about this on the GnG forums, years ago, and I'd expressed this interview as part of why I think Ohba is a shitty writer, hahaha. You may block cookies via standard web-browser settings, but this site may not function correctly without cookies. When i first saw that scene it did look a litte yaoi, but i immediately made the christian religious connection that it was written that Jesus washed the feet of the one who was to betray him (Judas). Where did the inspiration for Death Note come from? More: Birthplace: Tokyo. If Light hates Misa after this, it's because she's both a security risk and a clingy annoyance. You, me, and everyone into manga around 2006 should remember Death Note, the fantastic psychological thriller about a bored teenage genius outwitting the police and a reclusive detective as he reshapes the world one murder at a time. Mello soooo had it in the bag. Also, do you think he has matured as an artist since Death Note?TO: My impression of Obata Sensei is that hes a very serious and sensitive person. Based on the famous Japanese manga written by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, Death Note follows a high school student (Wolff) who comes across a supernatural notebook that gives him the. Im constantly thinking: I cant write anymore! The only reason it didn't happen is because they didn't know how to execute it while keeping the suspense up. Manga Entertainment ;>_>, And I just love the last chapter and Matsuda's theory and the Kira cult. Ohba's real identity is a closely guarded secret. Today I actually found said interview. If you found this page interesting or useful, please share it. After Death Note, Ohba and Obata teamed up in 2008 for Bakuman, a comedy about a lovestruck manga creator who creates a successful series just so the object of his affection can live out her dream of becoming a voice actress. After Sidoh returned to the Shinigami realm, there was a period over which I struggled over what to do with Mello. Psychology By subscribing, I agree to VIZ's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Death Note Tarot Tales I really fell in love with that show. The franchise has spawned several live-action films, video games, an avalanche of merchandise, a stage musical, and (somewhat redundant) a live-action TV drama in 2015. Q: Do you have any advice to those people out there who want to become mangaka?TO: You cant be the one who determines whats good and what isnt, so I think you just need to create as much as you can. Interpretation is fine and good, but there needs to be some basis for it to begin with. (20082012), was also successful with 15 million in circulation. Here is the transcript of the relevant section: Create your own unique website with customizable templates. Astrology Gus Van Sant Submitted by help (not verified) on Fri, 2009-11-27 16:42. y did l have to die abck more death notes and bring L back plz, I have some ideas for maybe the next death note 2, I want to write about the different aspects of lie but in a cunn, I want to write about different aspects of life in cunnning way, Top Manga Series and Volumes for March 2009. I started thinking of some ideas and while these ideas were still floating in the back of my mind, I got more ideas to fill up detailed plots like the rules and the god of death and so on." I don't like routine things. i loved L, Mello, and Near, they were my litto babies But I also believe that Mello and Near should have just teamed up in the end Takeshi Obata (Artist) Still, I wasn't even questioning whether or not Light hates Misa, but merely stating that (as shown in the story) if he does hate her, it's clearly not for being a "bad person" and killing innocents, but for getting in his way, endangering him, and basically forcing herself on him. Read our interviews with both creators and watch Obata Sensei work his magic! Wammy's House Born in Tokyo, Tsugumi Ohba ( , ba Tsugumi?) I figured that since Near was the best at Wammy's House, it would be more interesting if Mello were the final victor instead. Submitted by cool person (not verified) on Sun, 2009-06-21 17:41. Now to get Ohba to retrospectively rewrite the whole ending, and have THAT as the 10th Anniversary surprise. Hal and Matt perhaps could have acted as bridges. Updates, discussion, events and news about Death Note. He is very serious about school and on track for college, but he is very bored, until he finds a Death Note. His gender wasnt even public until the inside cover profile of Ohbas comedy-romance manga Bakuman in 2008, where Ohba was described with male pronouns. i am intrigued by the author,lol. January 2015 "You "think" that Light had multiple thoughts running through his head when his father was dying? Your browser has JavaScript disabled. He first made his name known as the storywriter of the controversial cat-and-mouse suspense series Death Note. Yes there were many thoughts, but they were SHOWN to us, and there was not a single thought about grief in there. Sign up now and get access to our exclusive interview! :D, man i know that sucks like come on you could at least made near die and balance the flow of good dead and bad dead that sucked so much like come on there was no resson to kill light plus if i was to see Tsugumi Ohba i would make him make a new death note where light and Misa end up living happy and nears head on there wall lol. It also would have better accomplished what Ohba originally intended by having two leading heirs: Light being beaten by two when one wasn't enough. Enter the e-mail address associated with your account and we'll email you a link to reset your password. The story-driven manga series truly comes to life with the help of his partner, illustrator extraordinaire Takeshi Obata. how the fuck can you kill Light, u basterd i was crying all day because he died alone. I think that Near is a really under-estimated character. Tsugumi Ohba fathers name is under review and mother unknown at this time. Have you found an on-line version of the interview? Those are just some examples that spring to mind. LOL, L indeed is a great character. Interesting interview. Related Links: Obata & Ohba Full Interview Takeshi Obata Creator Sketch Video More Creator's Interview: Mitsutoshi Shimabukuro More Creator's Interview: Masashi Kishimoto Spotlight Death Note (2015 Musical) We wouldn't have Mello as the tragic hero, if he'd survived and won. Tsugumi Ohba isnt a known comic book legend, like Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, or Frank Miller, but his impact on pop culture over the past decade has been monumental. Tsugumi Ohba was born in Tokyo, Tsugumi Ohba is the author of the hit series Death Note. P.S. Yotsuba There were precisely 748 full moons after his birth to this day. Do you have any models for any of them among the real-life Shonen Jump mangaka?TO: To be honest, I cant make a comparison.Q: Which mangaka character in Bakuman do you feel is closest to yourself?TO: If you mean which one I feel empathy with, it would be Kazuya Hiramaru. Submitted by Nayla (not verified) on Fri, 2007-07-20 14:33. Viz Media The duo's second series, Bakuman. Selecta Visin Yes, you raise a great point with what Near told Light in the Yellow Box. When Light learns about the existence of the Second Kira, he's gleeful. I looked up Mello's real name, and found out that he's most likely Slovenian. Anyone wishing that was the extant ending, or did Ohba make the right decision in penning the one that we got? Art And Fan Art Interview de Valentine Cuny-Le Callet, laurate du prix BD Fnac France Inter 2023: En 2023, lisez plus grce notre Dfi de lecture: And yes, they all did play their part in the capture of Kira. 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