seigami koga ([info]seigami) wrote,
@ 2004-08-27 00:24:00
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Regarding the Furuba Reference
Recently, perhaps since the beginning of the comic, I have been told that the story line is surprisingly similar to Fruits Basket (Furuba). I have often replied nicely to many such comments on the originality of the plot with : "Yes, this manga is based off of Fruits Basket." and "Yes, I am unoriginal." However, I think that no matter where I place the warning about the unoriginal plot line (which has been warning #2 on the list since the dawn of comic existence), someone will always fail to read it and manage to comment : "Say, have you read Fruits Basket? Your comic's plot is just like it!" or "This comic is so unoriginal!"

I used to not mind these comments very much because I understand how someone can fail to read warnings, but now they are getting tiring. My lack originality leads me to believe that everyone may be reading the story hoping it will be like Furuba. Since I myself only saw the anime for the first season once, I do not know how the manga ends nor do I remember all the jokes from it. Only recently did I read the manga and realize many of my jokes were similar. I try and try to diverge from my previous obsession with Furuba, but I guess it's not working.

In the future, please note that I understand my manga is like Fruits Basket (yes, it's not just you.). I got the manga idea from Fruits Basket, but it is not my intention to follow the plot word for word (I don't even know how Furuba ends!). I am trying so hard for a more original story and saying my comic is like Furuba does not support me very much.

My apologies for the long rant. I do not hold grudges against the people who said the comic is unoriginal and Furuba-copied because it is completely true. However, please understand I am just a little frustrated that some people do read the warnings (it's understandable, but annoying nontheless). I appreciate all those who have taken the time from their schedule to read my comic, even with the used plot. Thank you all for reading!



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[info]akai_kun
2004-08-27 07:02 am UTC (link)
*EATS those poeple*erm...its like furba? i dun get it...i don't think i even see it o.o*will go reread just to prove you are oringal.*pss just to tell you alittle secert? fruba hasn't ended, its still going in the mangas so no one knows *winks* o.o really i don't see the connection with furba and DW... i see riviling familys....which is like so not furba.(i think its Rivel familys with that whole fight thing?) ummm that pretty long hair dude @-@ i forgot his name, he likes shounen ai/yaoi mangas nope....shigure isinto porn i am pretty sure its just the porn.*think think.*you got a head of house but that is like japanese connected anyways! i don't see it! >.< *eats those poeple out of fustration.*

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[info]akai_kun
2004-08-27 07:30 am UTC (link)
dang you must have edit somethings since i read it o.o or i am very forgetful. still i don't think its like furba at all*deep breath to prove your oringality blasted your tag bored agian gomen...>.<* 1) rival familys. furba is about ONE family. 2) none of the major cast are in love wtih the only main girl. 3) as of yet they don't turn into animals. 4) who knows Shi could be some pysco killer that killed somebody when young and that made the cops come after them. or his power go out of control. to me it looks like they are elemtals liek Pryo wind water extra again furba is animals. ummm girlie guys typical manga stuff. don't worry.*eats those poeple. eat eat eat.*i don't get it i mean its Boy meets girl Boy got secert, girl is a problem. that does not equal furba. >.< sorry if i made your plot so simple. ;o;*snugs* okey will leave ya be now

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[info]seigami
2004-08-28 03:05 am UTC (link)
haha. You've sumed up my plot nicely. ^_^ Thank you! I feel much better now.

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[info]akai_kun
2004-08-27 09:25 am UTC (link)
<.< mep can could i ask a tiny requestion i wanna be an affie ;o;*snugs you*

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[info]seigami
2004-08-28 03:06 am UTC (link)
Okay. Let's be affiliates! I'll add you to my listy.

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(Anonymous)
2004-08-27 09:13 pm UTC (link)
Wow..I've never really noticed that the comic is like Furuba until now >.<;
Um..I think the only similarity is that she's going to be living with the family..
I mean..you're not going to make the turn into animals when they get hugged right? X3

Well, don't worry about it, some people just don't read the warnings cus their stupid (Ah, sorry to those people >.<; ) But really though, the warnings are there for a reason right? So it's not really your fault if you get mad..right? XD I'm not really helping am I X3

DW Reader,
Momoko (momoko_nyo@hotmail.com)

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[info]seigami
2004-08-28 03:11 am UTC (link)
Hehe, no. They do not turn into animals ^_^ Your comment means a lot to me. Thank you for making me feel better.

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[info]akai_kun
2004-08-28 04:31 am UTC (link)
go ahead and resize i suck at making banners x.x *cries*but but di-san said he will help. YAY!*snuggles di-san*

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[info]saihara
2004-08-28 11:26 am UTC (link)
Awwww.....*pats Yang* Honestly, I didn't notice the Fruba like-ness, for me, your comic is very original, and I just think that Fruba may have been a major influence for your story! I think that a lot of comic artists have their own major influences for the stories they right, and hey, they turn out to be quite refreshing and original,ne?...:3

*hugs you since you definitely need the love*


-Sakura (from Strive! XD)

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[info]seigami
2004-08-29 02:00 am UTC (link)
^_^ Thank you! That means a lot to me. (Though the comic is "a lot" like Fruits Basket that the chance of it turning out original in the eyes of the audience are slim. -_-;;)

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Hmm...
[info]rhawen
2004-08-29 10:45 pm UTC (link)
I've read Faruba... well... not to the end... but I have read it. I do admit there are some similairties, but not that many. At any rate, even if there is a massive similairitie, maybe this is just a new spin on the same idea. They say "There are no new ideas" don't they?
Anyways, I love your manga and your art. Keep it up the great work! ^-^

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Re: Hmm...
[info]rhawen
2004-08-29 10:53 pm UTC (link)
Ooo... I'm having spelling issues today.. Heh. I wanted to add that since Miinoru's parents aren't dead... Well, that's a difference (I think rather major character-wise) from Furuba. Bleh. Now I'm just babbling. Alright. Shutting up now. I'll stop bothering you (and spamming as it were).

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[info]wordless_
2004-09-13 02:57 pm UTC (link)
ive came across to DeathWish to your livejournal, and I admire people who CAN draw manga. Sometimes, plot is not the most important factor in a manga, IMO. If you can draw well, no matter what you draw, it's always niceee... I mean, plots can be thought. But drawing skills are hard to come by............ soooooooo.......... (im crapping).

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