How To Make A Compelling Anti-Hero Protagonist In Your Manga Story
Summary
TLDRThe video script discusses the creation of compelling anti-hero characters in comic, manga, or webtoon projects. An anti-hero is a complex character type that lacks traditional heroic qualities, often exhibiting selfishness, paranoia, and relentlessness. Popular examples include Light Yagami from Death Note and Lelouch Vi Britannia from Code Geass. The video emphasizes the importance of internal conflict, moral ambiguity, and the character's journey towards redemption. It outlines different types of anti-heroes, such as the classic anti-hero, the knight in sour armor, the pragmatic anti-hero, the unscrupulous anti-hero, and the hero in name only. The script provides tips for writing anti-heroes, including creating a complex character with internal struggles, distinguishing them from antagonists, using foil characters to highlight their flaws, and establishing a clear moral compass. The video also promotes Skillshare as a platform for learning and creativity, featuring a class on creating manga with Clip Studio Paint.
Takeaways
- 🎨 Creating an anti-hero character involves inverting the traits of a traditional hero and adding complexity, such as cynicism and internal conflict.
- 🌟 Anti-heroes often lack the moral purity of traditional heroes but still strive towards goals similar to those of a hero, despite their flaws.
- 🧐 Anti-heroes can be more relatable to readers because they embody the idea that no one is perfect and everyone has redeeming qualities.
- 📚 There are different types of anti-heroes, including the classic anti-hero, the knight in sour armor, the pragmatic anti-hero, the unscrupulous anti-hero, and the hero in name only.
- 🚫 Anti-heroes should not be confused with antagonists; they may have questionable methods but are not as evil as the main villain.
- 💭 Developing an anti-hero's backstory is crucial to understanding their motivations and internal struggles, which should be revealed gradually.
- 🤔 Anti-heroes should have a clear moral compass, with a set of values and lines they won't cross, leading them to do what is right most of the time.
- 💡 Foil characters and supporting characters can be used to highlight the vulnerabilities and flaws of an anti-hero, allowing readers to empathize with them despite their actions.
- 🌈 Skillshare is recommended for learning new skills, including those related to creating comics and manga, with classes taught by professionals like Now Mosa Matsuda.
- 🌟 Skillshare's classes are ad-free and offer a variety of subjects, from creative arts to career-focused courses, with subtitles available in multiple languages.
- 📈 Skillshare can be a valuable resource for aspiring comic artists, manga artists, or webtoon artists to improve their artwork and storytelling abilities.
Q & A
What is an anti-hero character typically defined by?
-An anti-hero character is typically defined by their lack of traditional heroic qualities, such as being selfish, paranoid, and relentless, often embodying behaviors expected from a villain.
What are some examples of popular anti-hero characters from anime?
-Examples of popular anti-hero characters from anime include Light Yagami from Death Note, Eren Jaeger from Attack on Titan, and Lelouch vi Britannia from Code Geass.
How does Skillshare support the creation of comics and manga?
-Skillshare provides online classes focused on creating comics and manga, offering resources for improving artwork and storytelling abilities, such as the class 'Draw a Manga with Clip Studio Paint Settings, inking, and essential techniques' by professional Japanese manga artist Masahisa Matsuda.
What are the two main types of anti-heroes?
-The two main types of anti-heroes are those who do the right thing but not for the right reasons, and those who do the wrong thing but have sympathetic motives.
Why are anti-heroes considered more realistic than traditional heroes?
-Anti-heroes are considered more realistic because they embody the idea that no one is perfect, which resonates with readers who can relate to their moral ambiguity and character flaws.
What are the four types of anti-heroes mentioned in the script?
-The four types of anti-heroes mentioned are the classic anti-hero, the knight in sour armor, the pragmatic anti-hero, and the unscrupulous anti-hero.
How can internal conflict be used to develop an anti-hero character?
-Internal conflict can be used to develop an anti-hero character by creating an eternal struggle that drives their actions, revealing their backstory, and showing how they became the person they are today.
Why is it important to establish a clear moral compass for an anti-hero?
-Establishing a clear moral compass for an anti-hero is important because it helps to distinguish them from the main antagonist and shows that they can tell the difference between right and wrong, leading them to do what is right most of the time.
How can foil characters and supporting characters be used to highlight the anti-hero's flaws?
-Foil characters and supporting characters can be used to highlight the anti-hero's flaws by showing different sides of the anti-hero, allowing the reader to sympathize with them despite their questionable actions, and emphasizing their redeeming qualities.
What is the first tip for writing an anti-hero character?
-The first tip for writing an anti-hero character is to create a complex main character by giving them the exact opposite characteristics of a traditional hero, making them slightly mysterious, and revealing their character bit by bit as the story progresses.
What is the role of an anti-hero in a story?
-The role of an anti-hero in a story is to help make the world a better place, despite their flaws and villainous traits, showing that they still possess redeeming qualities and can be a type of hero in their own story.
Outlines
🎨 Introduction to Anti-Hero Characters
This paragraph introduces the concept of an anti-hero in comic, manga, and webtoon projects. An anti-hero is characterized by a lack of traditional heroic qualities, often embodying villain-like traits such as selfishness and paranoia. Popular examples include Light Yagami from Death Note, Aaron Jaeger from Attack on Titan, and Lelouch Vi Britannia from Code Geass. The video is sponsored by Skillshare, an online learning platform with classes on various subjects, including comic and manga creation. The speaker recommends a specific Skillshare class by professional Japanese manga artist Masahisa Matsuda, which focuses on using Clip Studio Paint for manga creation. The paragraph concludes by emphasizing the relatability of anti-heroes due to their moral ambiguity and the exploration of human flaws through their stories.
🏰 Types and Characteristics of Anti-Heroes
The second paragraph delves into the different types of anti-heroes and their characteristics. It distinguishes between anti-heroes who do the right thing for the wrong reasons and those who do the wrong thing but with sympathetic motives. The paragraph outlines five types of anti-heroes: the classic anti-hero, who overcomes personal weaknesses; the knight in sour armor, who is morally good but cynical; the pragmatic anti-hero, who is darker and willing to do morally bad things for their goals; the unscrupulous anti-hero, driven by cynicism and vengeance; and the hero by name only, whose motives and values are not inherently good. Each type is exemplified by popular characters from various media. The paragraph also provides tips for writing an anti-hero character, including creating a complex main character with internal conflict, differentiating them from the antagonist, using foil characters to highlight their flaws, and establishing a clear moral compass.
🎉 Conclusion and Engagement Invitation
In the final paragraph, the speaker concludes the video by encouraging viewers to like, subscribe, and comment with their favorite anti-hero character. They also invite viewers to follow their social media accounts for updates on their creative work. The paragraph ends with a sign-off, indicating the next video will be the next opportunity to engage with the content creator.
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Keywords
💡Anti-hero
💡Skillshare
💡Manga
💡Character Development
💡Moral Ambiguity
💡Internal Conflict
💡Foil Characters
💡Pragmatic Anti-Hero
💡Unscrupulous Anti-Hero
💡Hero by Name Only
💡Moral Compass
Highlights
An anti-hero is a character who lacks the qualities found in a traditional hero and may embody behaviors expected from a villain.
Examples of popular anti-hero characters include Light Yagami from Death Note, Eren Jäeger from Attack on Titan, and Lelouch vi Britannia from Code Geass.
Skillshare is an online learning community offering thousands of classes for creative individuals.
Skillshare has classes focused on creating comics and manga, with resources for improving artwork and storytelling abilities.
The class 'Draw a Manga with Clip Studio Paint Settings, Inking, and Essential Techniques' by Masao Matsuda is recommended for aspiring manga artists.
Anti-heroes are morally gray and are seen as more realistic than traditional heroes because they reflect the imperfections found in real people.
Anti-heroes are often used to explore societal issues, mental health, and the darker aspects of humanity.
There are two main types of anti-heroes: those who do the right thing for the wrong reasons, and those who do the wrong thing but with sympathetic motives.
The point of view of the story determines whether a character is an anti-hero or an anti-villain.
The classic anti-hero is the opposite of a standard hero in traits such as confidence, bravery, and physical capabilities.
The Knight and sour armor type of anti-hero is morally good but cynical and feels they cannot make a significant difference in the world.
Pragmatic anti-heroes are darker, willing to do morally bad things to achieve their goals.
Unscrupulous anti-heroes are cynical and driven by past trauma or a thirst for vengeance.
The hero in name only type of anti-hero fights on the good side but has questionable motives and values.
When writing an anti-hero, create a complex main character with the opposite characteristics of a traditional hero.
Create internal conflict for the anti-hero that drives their actions and reveals their backstory.
Ensure the anti-hero is not as evil as the main antagonist and can justify their actions with good intentions.
Use foil characters and supporting characters to show different aspects of the anti-hero and highlight their redeeming qualities.
Establish a clear moral compass for the anti-hero, with values and lines they won't cross.
The anti-hero should help make the world a better place, even if their methods are unconventional.
Transcripts
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I'm going to show you how to create a
compelling anti-hero character in your
comic manga or webtoon project an
anti-hero is a character who lacks the
qualities found in a traditional hero
for example an anti-hero may have
malicious intentions or lack courage
anti-heroes often embody behaviors you
would expect to see in a villain
character what I mean by this is instead
of being empathetic kind-hearted and
brave an anti-hero may be selfish
paranoid and Relentless examples of
popular anti-hero characters include
layogamy from Death Note Aaron Jaeger
from Attack on Titan and Lelouch V
Britannia from kogias outside of anime
influential anti-hero characters include
Jack Sparrow from the Pirates of the
Caribbean Han Solo from Star Wars and
Deadpool from Marvel Comics before we
really dive into the complexities of
creating a well-written anti-hero let's
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video a Nancy hero is not a villain
character they are characters who lack
all the qualities needed to be a hero
despite sharing similar characteristics
with villains anti-heroes ultimately
given to the goals and desires of a hero
anti-heroes typically have flaws and
disadvantages that make it difficult for
them to succeed but they persevere
through their intelligence and
determination they often lack bravery
nobility and virtue instead they are
usually defined by their aggression
cynicism and other character
imperfections there are so many
protagonist characters who always do the
right thing for the right reasons think
of characters like izaku midoriya from
my hero Academia Naruto Uzumaki from
Naruto and tanjiro kamada from Demon
Slayer an anti-hero is morally gray
meaning they sometimes do the right
thing and do it only sometimes for the
right reasons anti-heroes are seen as
more realistic than other types of
heroes this is because in real life
nobody is perfect readers sometimes find
it easier to relate with anti-heroes
because they embody this idea that no
one is perfect characters who are too
pure-hearted or heroic can come off as
unrealistic and unable to exist in real
life in literature anti-heroes are often
used to explore ideas of what it means
to be human popular themes and anti-hero
stories include societal issues mental
health issues and the darkest inside of
all humans anti-heroes are a popular
literary device that highlight how all
humans have flaws their character arcs
and character development show readers
that you don't need to be perfect to be
a hero in your own story and that
everyone has redeeming qualities there
are two kinds of anti-heroes the first
is anti-heroes who do the right thing
but not for the right reasons these
types of anti-heroes often lack the
characteristics we would expect to find
than a traditional hero think of
characters like scar from Fullmetal
Alchemist Frieza from Dragon Ball super
an accelerator From a Certain Magical
Index the second type is anti-heroes who
do the wrong thing but their motives are
often sympathetic these types of
anti-heroes often lack characteristics
we would expect to find in bad guys
think of characters like Spike Spiegel
from Cowboy Bebop Sasuke Uchiha from
Naruto and stain from my hero Academia
it is important to think about whose
point of view your story is told from if
the character with these traits is the
protagonist in your story then they are
considered an anti-hero if this type of
character with these Trace plays the
role of an antagonist then they are
called an anti-villain for example in
the Dark Knight Batman is a protagonist
while the Joker is the antagonist
however in the movie Joker The Joker Is
the anti-hero because the story is told
through his eyes the first type of
anti-hero is called the classic
anti-hero a standard hero character can
be defined by their confidence bravery
good looks intelligence and fighting
capabilities the classic anti-hero is
the opposite of all of these traits this
type of anti-hero could be self-doubting
fearful anxious and weak stories
featuring this type of anti-hero revolve
around them overcoming this weakness to
resolve the main conflict an example of
a classic anti-hero is Bilbo Baggins
from The Hobbit he is a 50 year old man
who hates adventures during his journey
he discovers his inner courage allowing
him to become more self-assured the
second type of anti-hero is the Knight
and sour armor this type of anti-hero
tends to be morally good they are able
to tell right from wrong but are often
cynical and don't feel that they can
make a real difference in the world the
Knight and sour armor is also known as
the reluctant hero they usually don't
feel any urgency to join the fight
against the villain instead they would
rather continue doing their own thing
these types of characters will
eventually join the fight but only when
they feel like they have something to
gain by helping out an example of a
knight and sour armor is Han Solo from
Star Wars he is a bounty hunter who is
only motivated by his greed the only
reason he agrees to help free Princess
Leia is because Luke Skywalker promises
him a big reward when Han Solo felt that
the Rebel Alliance was doomed he refused
to stay in help in the fight against the
Death Star he eventually has a change of
heart and returns just in time to change
the side of the battle the third type of
anti-hero is the pragmatic anti-hero
this type of anti-hero is darker than
the Knight and sour armor a pragmatic
fancy hero is more ready to spring into
action if they observe any wrongdoings
however they are also more willing to do
morally bad things in order to achieve
their goals an example of a pragmatic
anti-hero is accelerator From a Certain
Magical Index accelerator believes that
people will get what they deserve he can
be unsympathetic and unwilling to show
Mercy while accelerator behaves
selfishly and betrays the main
characters he ultimately steps up to
help defeat the main antagonist towards
the end of the story the next type of
anti-hero is the unscrupulous anti-hero
this type of character is often
extremely cynical their drive to do good
is often skewed by past trauma in their
thirst for vengeance they generally end
up taking down a Despicable villain who
the reader agrees had it coming instead
of bringing his villain to Justice with
his little blood on their hands as
possible the unscrupulous anti-hero can
become vicious and show no mercy
sometimes these characters even enjoy
the acts of violence they commit an
example of an unscrupulous anti-hero is
Sasuke Uchiha from Naruto Sasuke
receives a path of Vengeance in order to
kill his older brother who is
responsible for the murder of his entire
Clan Sasuke is willing to betray his
friends and murder anyone who stands in
his way when Sasuke learns that Danza
played a part in the Uchiha Clan's
Massacre he takes a upon himself to take
him out to the reader Danza was already
portrayed as an antagonist the character
that needed to be handled however many
people probably didn't expect Sasuke to
be the one to do it Sasuke infiltrated
the kage summit was prepared to kill any
national leader who stood in his way
towards the end of the series Sasuke
finally has a change of heart and
returns to the side of good he even
hopes the main characters defeat the
final villain the final type of
anti-hero is the hero and name only this
type of anti-hero fights him a good side
but their motives and values are
definitely not good they might be
emotionless or Sinister but they are
often not as bad as the main villain
anti-heroes like this could be
considered the villain of the story if
it was not told from their perspective
an example of a hero and name only is
Walter White from Breaking Bad for most
of the series Walter tells himself that
his criminal activities are only to
provide for his family the bigger
motivation behind Walter's actions this
is need to rebel against his own
mortality with death looming his moral
boundaries shatter if Breaking Bad have
been told from the Viewpoint of Hank or
Skyler you could easily see Walter as
the antagonist in the series the first
tip for writing an anti-hero character
is to create a complex main character
think about how you would write a
traditional hero and then give your
auntie hero the exact opposite
characteristics if a hero is an idealist
then your anti-hero should be a cynic
make your anti-hero slightly mysterious
and more of their characters revealed
bit by bit as the story progresses a
great anti-hero has flaws just like a
real person despite this you should
highlight a few other redeeming
qualities just because an anti-hero has
villainous traits at the end of the day
they still are a type of hero tip number
two is to create internal conflict your
anti-hero should have an eternal
struggle that drives their actions think
about what events or experiences are the
source of their outlook on life there
has to be a reason your anti-hero turned
out the way that they did as you write
slowly Reveal Your anti-heroes backstory
to show your reader how they became the
person that they are today tip number
three don't confuse your anti-hero with
the antagonist for anti-heroes with
misguided morals the ends justify the
means anti-hero should be able to
explain away the bad things that they do
as the result is ultimately good when
creating an anti-hero it is important to
remember that they are never as evil as
the main antagonist in your story tip
number four is going to be showing
different size of your anti-hero by
using foil characters and supporting
characters you can highlight the
vulnerabilities and flaws of your
anti-hero you need to let your reader
sympathize with the anti-hero fight
their questionable actions it is very
important to highlight these redeeming
qualities tip number five establish a
clear moral compass the best anti-heroes
are those who could tell the difference
between right and wrong and anti-hero
should have a clear set of values and
lines that they won't cross for example
Batman is an iconic anti-hero who saves
the day with unconventional methods in
some instances he will work with the
police or other superheroes other times
he will take matters into his own hands
unlike the traditional superhero Batman
has a rough demeanor and comes from a
wealthy background despite his many
character flaws he lives by a moral code
he never kills people the anti-hero in
your story should have a moral compass
that leads them to do what is right
about 90 of the time remember at the end
of the day it's an anti-hero's job to
help make the world a better place well
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