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🌸Linnea K. 🌸

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A manga cover featuring a blonde female character with wide eyes, wearing a black dress with a character print. The title reads: "This Foreigner Is Too Otaku To Make Her Dreams Come True" in English and Japanese.
Manga panels showing a character drawing on a tablet, a calendar, and a character working at a computer. Text mentions "epic battles" and "A story about how I started over my life in a new world."
Manga panels depicting a blonde female character looking surprised, with text "...IN THE REAL WORLD, THERE ARE NO CHEAT CODES." Other panels show two male characters discussing work and the female character looking flustered.
Manga panels showing a phone screen with a message in Japanese and English asking for cut numbers. Two male characters are shown, one saying "THANK YOU!" and the other saying "WELL THEN, WE'RE COUNTING ON YOU." The female character looks upset, saying "UGH, I DID IT AGAIN..."
Manga panels showing two female characters in an office. One with dark hair asks the blonde character, Suzuka, why she doesn't speak Japanese more often at work, suggesting it would help others talk to her.
Manga panels showing the two female characters in a cafe. Suzuka explains she tries but sometimes panics, mumbles, or speaks softly. The other character suggests it might be due to her being a foreigner or others being awkward.
Manga panels showing Suzuka presenting a manga concept, looking determined, with text "I'M COUNTING ON YOU TODAY TOO!". The dark-haired character asks how she came up with the concept, and Suzuka smiles, saying "WELL YOU SEE, THE OTHER DAY..."
Manga panels illustrating Suzuka's inspiration: seeing a zombie anime ad in Akihabara. This leads to a vision of two maid characters battling zombies to save otaku culture, titled "THE GREAT ZOMBIE AKIBA MAID WARS!!"
Manga panels showing the dark-haired character giving feedback on Suzuka's manga concept. She likes the character designs but calls the story "a bit niche" and reminds Suzuka that publishers say "SUPER-OTAKU STORIES DON'T REALLY SELL."
Manga panels continuing the discussion, with the dark-haired character reminding Suzuka that editors found her work "too niche." Suzuka looks sad and thoughtful, wondering if she has what it takes after moving to Japan for her dreams.
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I got published in Japan with this manga!!

Here's my debut manga with Kodansha "This Foreigner Is Too Otaku To Make Her Dreams Come True"!! The original was in Japanese but I got permission to post the English version 💖 Now that I've debuted I'll be working hard to get a serialization too, so I hope you'll cheer me on! ☺️✨ #manga #mangaka #mangaart #anime #animeart

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... Read moreIt's still surreal to see my manga, 'This Foreigner Is Too Otaku To Make Her Dreams Come True,' out there, published in Japan! Many of you might wonder what it's truly like to pursue a mangaka dream in a foreign country, especially when your story is about an 'otaku foreigner.' Well, let me tell you, it's a rollercoaster of passion, perseverance, and more than a few 'panic!' moments. The premise itself, as the title suggests, revolves around the unique struggles and hilarious adventures of someone deeply passionate about otaku culture, trying to navigate the Japanese manga industry. From the initial concept – inspired by personal experiences like seeing an ad for a 'zombie anime on the screen' in Akihabara, blending 'maid wars' and the idea of saving 'otaku culture' – to countless revisions with editors, every step was a profound learning curve. It’s definitely not a tale like you'd see in anime and manga with epic journeys to an isekai; this is about the real world, where 'there are no cheat codes.' One of the biggest hurdles, as you might guess, was the language barrier. Learning Japanese isn't just about speaking; it's about understanding cultural nuances, collaborating effectively with editors, and truly conveying your vision. There were moments, like those hinted at in the comic with a character named Suzuka struggling to speak Japanese normally in the office, where I felt like I was constantly fumbling, trying to express complex ideas. It's not always as easy as using a tool like 'DeepT' might suggest! You really do have to put in the effort, and I remember thinking, 'I'm trying!! I really am!' Editors, bless their hearts, are absolutely crucial. They push you to refine your work. I recall getting feedback like, 'This story's too niche,' or questioning if 'super-otaku stories don't really sell, right?' (as some of the panels show). It makes you question everything, wondering if after moving all the way to Japan to follow big dreams, you 'really have what it takes.' But that critical feedback is what helps you find that delicate balance between your unique voice and what truly resonates with a broader audience. While my character designs often got praise, the story itself always needed to evolve. So, what's next after this incredible debut with Kodansha? The dream of serialization! It's a whole new mountain to climb, but with the support I've received and the invaluable lessons learned from creating 'This Foreigner Is Too Otaku To Make Her Dreams Come True,' I'm more determined than ever. This journey has shown me that even when you feel 'too otaku,' your passion can indeed make your dreams come true. I hope this glimpse into the journey and the themes of the manga encourages anyone out there chasing their own big dreams!