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Authors often find themself overcome with exhaustion because of the constant work they have to do, Akira Toriyama being no exception to the same. In his many decades as a mangaka, whether withDr. SlumporDragon Ball,he always gave his best with each chapter that came out. From epic storytelling to carefully crafted character sketches, there was nothing the mangaka didn’t put his heart into.
In the midst of it all, there is a possibility to be consumed by one’s work. Either by obsession or obligation, it becomes less of an option and more of an illusion of choice. Despite it all, every artist tries to put in their best to give the audience what they most want.
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While some make use of the disadvantages present before them, it is not unusual to succumb to them either.
Akira Toriyama Just Goes to Sleep
In an interview alongsideInu Yashamangaka Rumiko Takahashi (viaRumic World),Akira Toriyamawas asked about ever suffering from writer’s block. It is not uncommon for authors to suffer from writer’s block, perhaps with the exception of Jeffrey Archer. Either by exhaustion or the lack of ideas, they can often find themselves at a stopping point.
“I sometimes run out of ideas. In that case I make up my mind and go to bed.”He stated, “If I get some good ideas with sleepy feelings, I think I’m lucky, but after that I often fall asleep. In that case I feel as if I have missed out on something.”
He explained that sometimes running out of ideas becomes inevitable, in which case he then simply goes back to sleep. However, in that state of sleep, he could find himself coming up with some rather interesting ideas.
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Unfortunately, due to fatigue and thus a state of half-consciousness, those ideas; no matter how good or bad they may seem, get lost by the time he wakes up.
Eiichiro Oda Stands in Stark Contrast
Mangakas opening up about how overwhelming their jobs can be and how much toll it can take on their daily lives, including their health, is a rising concern. However,Eiichiro Odais not one to take a hit because of it. While many mangakas would find themselves in dire and well-deserved need of rest,Oda takes it as an opportunityto instead come up with the best ideas.
“The only way that I can think of a new idea is to think about it a lot without sleeping or eating. That’s the only way that I know, because humans can only come up with truly new ideas when they reach their limit. So every time I am done with my manuscript, I am completely exhausted.”
In an interview withViz Media, theOne Piecewriter revealed that all of his most creative work comes when he is either extremely hungry or sleep-deprived. He uses the opportunity to overwork himself, stimulating his brain to come up with the best.
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While this can be considered masochistic to some extent, there is no denying that some of his best arcs may have been the product of great fatigue.
Adya Godboley
Anime Content Manager
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Adya Godboley is the Anime Content Lead at FandomWire with over 1800 published articles. She is a Rotten Tomatoes-certified critic with a background in literature. From The Case Study of Vanitas to Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint, her anime knowledge is one she’s gathered with years of experience. She also enjoys Marvel, DC and Superhero media with her works having been recognized by prominent figures such as Dwayne Johnson, Abby Trott and the Blood of Zeus creators.
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