Passion: Raga, Without the Passion

Lightsaber June 15, 2025 12:21 pm

This artwork is completely emotionless - just a bland dialogue box with no depth.
I have no idea why the author went with this artist. There are countless others who could have done a far better job.
No sugarcoating it - the current artist is simply not cut out for something like Passion: Raga. ┐( ˘_˘)┌

Responses
    Nicholas Flemming June 15, 2025 2:09 pm

    Exactly

    Cucumber June 15, 2025 2:56 pm

    Should’ve just offered yourself as the artist. Clearly you would’ve delivered a masterpiece. It’s always the ones reading for free who’ve got the most to say... Maybe next time try contributing something other than hot air.

    im xian June 15, 2025 3:42 pm
    Should’ve just offered yourself as the artist. Clearly you would’ve delivered a masterpiece. It’s always the ones reading for free who’ve got the most to say... Maybe next time try contributing somethin... Cucumber

    Very annoying that I can't like replies to a comment

    chocobuun June 15, 2025 4:21 pm
    Should’ve just offered yourself as the artist. Clearly you would’ve delivered a masterpiece. It’s always the ones reading for free who’ve got the most to say... Maybe next time try contributing somethin... Cucumber

    +agreedddd

    untitled June 15, 2025 9:11 pm
    Should’ve just offered yourself as the artist. Clearly you would’ve delivered a masterpiece. It’s always the ones reading for free who’ve got the most to say... Maybe next time try contributing somethin... Cucumber

    well said

    Lightsaber June 15, 2025 11:31 pm
    Should’ve just offered yourself as the artist. Clearly you would’ve delivered a masterpiece. It’s always the ones reading for free who’ve got the most to say... Maybe next time try contributing somethin... Cucumber

    Right, because pointing out flaws = offering myself as the artist? Cute logic. If calling out bad work bothers you so much, maybe you're not confident in what you're defending. Try harder next time. That comeback was as weak as the art.

    Lightsaber June 15, 2025 11:41 pm
    Should’ve just offered yourself as the artist. Clearly you would’ve delivered a masterpiece. It’s always the ones reading for free who’ve got the most to say... Maybe next time try contributing somethin... Cucumber

    And calling this "hot air"? Nah, it's just uncomfortable truth you couldn’t handle. Don't worry, it stings less once you stop pretending bad art is deep.

    Lightsaber June 15, 2025 11:57 pm
    Should’ve just offered yourself as the artist. Clearly you would’ve delivered a masterpiece. It’s always the ones reading for free who’ve got the most to say... Maybe next time try contributing somethin... Cucumber

    And since you brought up the classic “you’re reading for free” bit, yeah, it’s an illegal upload. We all know that. But that still doesn’t change the fact that this is what people are seeing. If the work is out there, people will talk about it. Girl, public criticism doesn’t come with a receipt check.

    Cucumber June 16, 2025 11:59 am
    And since you brought up the classic “you’re reading for free” bit, yeah, it’s an illegal upload. We all know that. But that still doesn’t change the fact that this is what people are seeing. If the w... Lightsaber

    The only thing more dead than the “emotionless” art you’re crying about is your ability to read the room. You’re not edgy, you’re just loud and desperate for attention in a place you don’t even belong. Lmao go cry in the corner by your own poor self if you can’t even afford to support a creator on tappy FOR FREE yet stick around for their work anyway.

    Yuan June 16, 2025 7:06 pm

    The “emotionless” is apart of their characters. Gable is DESCRIBED to be an EMOTIONLESS man. Xinlu also likes to have a fake smile plastered on his face at all times so calling the art “emotionless” would most likely be a compliment since that’s what the artist is aiming for. If you don’t like the art then just drop it. You’re reading it on an illegal site so be grateful about what you’re getting. If you’re still not satisfied with it then go draw another version yourself.

    Lightsaber June 17, 2025 1:10 am
    The “emotionless” is apart of their characters. Gable is DESCRIBED to be an EMOTIONLESS man. Xinlu also likes to have a fake smile plastered on his face at all times so calling the art “emotionless” wou... Yuan

    Oh, it’s meant to look emotionless? Cool. Still looks dead. Intentional garbage is still garbage.

    And again with the “you’re reading it for free” argument? That doesn’t magically cancel out criticism. Illegal upload or not, if people are seeing the work, it’s going to be judged. The internet doesn’t pause for your moral hierarchy.

    “Draw it yourself”? I don’t need to be a chef to know the food’s burnt.

    Try again with a real point this time.

    Lightsaber June 17, 2025 1:16 am
    The only thing more dead than the “emotionless” art you’re crying about is your ability to read the room. You’re not edgy, you’re just loud and desperate for attention in a place you don’t even belo... Cucumber

    You’re not defending the art. You’re just upset that someone told the truth.

    If calling out bad work makes you this emotional, maybe you're not as sure about its quality as you pretend to be.

    Calm down. It’s just a comment not a personal attack. Unless you made the art… then yeah, it shows.

    Aster June 17, 2025 11:21 am
    You’re not defending the art. You’re just upset that someone told the truth.If calling out bad work makes you this emotional, maybe you're not as sure about its quality as you pretend to be.Calm down. It’... Lightsaber

    Are you talking about your truth or universal truth because art is evaluated based on subjective criteria where personal taste plays an important part. Also the author is not the one who decided on the artist, but the studio is based on their contract. I think people are just more used to Passion art style, but aside from whether I personally like it, both styles fit the characters' personalities. This one has more "fluid" lineart with soft colors that reminds me of water and Yuri Gable while in Passion, it gives off firm and strong impression, much like Iltae themselves

    chocobuun June 17, 2025 4:23 pm
    Are you talking about your truth or universal truth because art is evaluated based on subjective criteria where personal taste plays an important part. Also the author is not the one who decided on the artist, ... Aster

    Omg you’re so on point, I didn’t even realize that. It does make sense that each art style matches the main character and this soft art style does match yuri
    ヾ(☆▽☆)

    Cucumber June 17, 2025 5:00 pm
    Oh, it’s meant to look emotionless? Cool. Still looks dead. Intentional garbage is still garbage.And again with the “you’re reading it for free” argument? That doesn’t magically cancel out criticism. ... Lightsaber

    How dare anyone expect basic respect from someone camping out in pirated content like it’s a five-star experience. You’re right, the internet doesn’t pause for moral hierarchy... but it also doesn’t take freeloaders seriously. You’re not offering critique, you’re cosplaying as Gordon Ramsay in a Mcdonalds parking lot.

    And that “I don’t need to be a chef to know the food’s burnt” line? Cute. Except you're scarfing it down for free and then yelling at the staff like you’re the health inspector. If the work’s trash, stop reading. But we both know you won’t. Hate is free too, right? Stay mad.

    Cucumber June 17, 2025 5:01 pm
    Are you talking about your truth or universal truth because art is evaluated based on subjective criteria where personal taste plays an important part. Also the author is not the one who decided on the artist, ... Aster

    Beautifully written.

    Lightsaber June 18, 2025 1:49 am
    How dare anyone expect basic respect from someone camping out in pirated content like it’s a five-star experience. You’re right, the internet doesn’t pause for moral hierarchy... but it also doesn’t tak... Cucumber

    Bad art doesn’t become good just because it’s pirated.

    I came for the story I already read. I just wanted to see the characters in art but what I got was 'bleh'. That’s not hate. That’s disappointment!

    And if “just stop reading” is your best defense, you’re basically saying the work can’t handle opinions. That says enough.

    hakuhiko June 18, 2025 6:34 pm
    Bad art doesn’t become good just because it’s pirated.I came for the story I already read. I just wanted to see the characters in art but what I got was 'bleh'. That’s not hate. That’s disappointment!An... Lightsaber

    sybau, if it's so appaling for you to read then don't read it, easy. fuckers like you js hv to continue consuming stuff that they know aint their cup of tea, and then complain that they hate it, ARE WE DEADASS?? heh unemployed behavior dare i say. and besides for sum1 that's literally reading it without throwing any money do you rlly think you hv the right to voice out ur nothing-burger like of an opinion? well you've got sum balls with you pal, I'd give you that. also, do me a favor and go find a job so you can at least own a couple of penny and finay pay for the official tl, cz really your insight sounds so effing pathetic

    hakuhiko June 18, 2025 6:35 pm
    Bad art doesn’t become good just because it’s pirated.I came for the story I already read. I just wanted to see the characters in art but what I got was 'bleh'. That’s not hate. That’s disappointment!An... Lightsaber

    sybau, if it's so appaling for you to read then don't read it, easy. fuckers like you js hv to continue consuming stuff that they know aint their cup of tea, and then complain that they hate it, ARE WE DEADASS?? heh unemployed behavior dare i say. and besides for sum1 that's literally reading it without throwing any money do you rlly think you hv the right to voice out ur nothing-burger like of an opinion? well you've got sum balls with you pal, I'd give you that. also, do me a favor and go find a job so you can at least own a couple of penny and finay pay for the official tl, cz really your insight sounds so effing pathetic, i highkey pity you.

    Lightsaber June 19, 2025 1:59 am
    sybau, if it's so appaling for you to read then don't read it, easy. fuckers like you js hv to continue consuming stuff that they know aint their cup of tea, and then complain that they hate it, ARE WE DEADASS?... hakuhiko

    You just wrote a full tantrum because someone didn’t clap for your favorite comic. That’s not defending art that’s emotional damage.

    You talk about “unemployed behavior” while rage-commenting like it’s your full-time job. Wild.

    Also, I didn’t realize a price tag was the entry fee to have an opinion. If that’s your logic, guess no one can say water tastes bad unless they paid for it.

    Anyway, keep crying over my standards. I’ll keep watching you lose it in real time.