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XSp
Joined: 23 May 2014
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Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2017 10:56 am
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Oh no man... one of my favorite unique style manga authors.... :/
May he have comtemplative walks exploring the wonders of wherever he went...
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Keichitsu0305
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Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2017 10:58 am
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What a phenomenal manga artist! Jiro's detailed and realistic ink drawings were absolutely masterful and to hear this sad news is heartbreaking!
My two favorites of his work are Summit of the Gods and A Zoo in Winter both are published in English under Fanfare. Rest in peace, sensei.
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Olaole
Joined: 06 Sep 2014
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Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2017 11:15 am
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He truly was one of the best mangaka in modern Japan, gone way too soon...
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Blackiris_
Joined: 06 Sep 2013
Posts: 535
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Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2017 12:04 pm
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What a terrible loss! I've just discovered Taniguchi last year with A Distant Neighborhood. That work resonated with me in more than one way. I fell in love instantly and was moved to tears multiple times, and I decided to read the entirety (translated) works.
He was truly a master of the mundane. His stories were equally nostalgic and relatable, his portrayal of different periods (especially the 60s) always intruguing. Even though he hasn't produced many works in the last couple of years I didn't expected him to pass way so soon.
I encourage anyone who is interested in mature and mundane drama stories to check out his works; they are truly exceptional and unique.
May he rest in peace. He will not be forgotten.
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Thorfinn
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Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2017 12:19 pm
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RIP
I truly enjoyed his amazing manga series! Especially A Distant Neighborhood, what a shame! His art style was great and his stories were very good.
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Dop.L
Joined: 23 Mar 2007
Posts: 715
Location: London
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Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2017 12:47 pm
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RIP.
The first thing I read of his was "The Walking Man", and since then I've liked everything of his which I've read, and only wish more of it was available in English!
The most was "Guardians of the Louvre" which - while essentially promotion for the Louvre, was still a really good read and taught me a few things I'd not been aware of.
Really liked his style which stood out from most other manga.
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ZenAmako
Joined: 10 Jan 2011
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Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2017 1:19 pm
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Taniguchi was an exceptionally talented artist. My first exposure to his work was Viz's English language version of Hotel Harbour View in the '80s. He will be missed.
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bsus1412
Joined: 26 Jan 2011
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Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2017 2:41 pm
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I've read all of his translated works, and can honestly say that Taniguchi Jiro is my favorite manga-ka. Every one of his stories imbibe a sense of realism that I have rarely felt in any other author's manga. I hope that his work will continue to inspire new artists as they create new works that match the subtle touches that this author gave us.
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KH91
Joined: 17 May 2013
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Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2017 2:48 pm
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Unfortunate for this to happen. I hope his family and friends can get through this. Thank you for having an impact on our child/adulthood.
RIP
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Gina Szanboti
Joined: 03 Aug 2008
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Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2017 2:56 pm
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Quote: | shading without ink |
How does that work? oO
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Lactobacillus yogurti
Joined: 17 Aug 2011
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Location: Latin America
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Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2017 3:07 pm
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I loved the way he drew dogs and cats in Inu wo Kau. Rest in peace.
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Keichitsu0305
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Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2017 3:25 pm
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Gina Szanboti wrote: |
Quote: | shading without ink |
How does that work? oO |
I think they refering to screentones (correct me if I'm wrong) but, the wording is odd. Since most manga is drawn in black/white, artists will use ink for crosshatching, screentones, washes, opaque paint, or digital software to depict shading and sources of light.
Jiro's style had a more restaint/practical use of screentones since most of his work are grounded in reality while his clean linework on foliage, clothing and simplifed faces benefitted from this method. He and Naoki Urasawa are great comparisons in this approach but, their storytelling is still different enough to not confuse them with each other IMO
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Gina Szanboti
Joined: 03 Aug 2008
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Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2017 3:47 pm
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Yeah, I looked up some screenshots of his work to see if I could figure out what that meant, and it looked to me like he was shading with ink. But yes, his lines are very clean, and I agree with your comparison to Urasawa. Really nice work. It's a shame to lose him.
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ShaolinWolf
Joined: 02 Oct 2005
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Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2017 7:55 pm
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One of the all time great mangaka. His work will never be forgotten.
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Mr. Oshawott
Joined: 12 Mar 2012
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Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2017 9:19 pm
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Rest in peace, Mr. Taniguchi-san. Your magnificent works shall not be forgotten.
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