I am getting used to the art style but I still struggle with seeing mc as a character that...

OctoberRain October 27, 2025 6:43 pm

I am getting used to the art style but I still struggle with seeing mc as a character that are supposed to be super handsome.
If good art can save a bad story then a good story can also save bad art (art not bad im just bitchy about mcs design and only his)

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    m3k October 27, 2025 7:18 pm

    i'm just gratfeul they improved on his old design lol

    Rei October 27, 2025 10:57 pm

    I hear ya.

    I feel like I'm way more critical about art when it comes to showbiz type webcomics. The whole point is the visuals and being able to depict expressions and emotions in a way that's impactful. But so many of them barely try (which is so weird.) I find it hard to suspend my belief enough to be immersed in the story.

    Like, they're telling me this scene MC just did was an award-winning moment, but I swear if they 1:1 that in a drama irl, I'd just crack up laughing.

    I don't have that problem with this comic as the MC and story thus far has been really enjoyable.

    Though, I can't say the same like, for example, Monstrous Actor. I read the novel and loved it, but man, the art for the adaptation does not hold up at all. I find myself constantly cringing. Which sucks, because the OG Author had some interesting descriptions, and that could have been a very visually entertaining story if done right.

    Rei October 27, 2025 10:58 pm

    Sorry for the essay clearly this has been on my mind for a good bit

    OctoberRain October 27, 2025 11:46 pm
    I hear ya. I feel like I'm way more critical about art when it comes to showbiz type webcomics. The whole point is the visuals and being able to depict expressions and emotions in a way that's impactful. But so... Rei

    Do you have a link for the novel for monstrous actor? I like it and if the novel is even better then I gotta read it.

    Also don't apologise, I agree wirh you even if my own biggest problem is his looks, but you are right. It is so important for this style of comic to have an good artist who can draw them act because it is the whole point is the emotions and visuals

    Rei October 28, 2025 1:36 am
    Do you have a link for the novel for monstrous actor? I like it and if the novel is even better then I gotta read it.Also don't apologise, I agree wirh you even if my own biggest problem is his looks, but you a... OctoberRain

    Sure, one minute I will be back with a link.

    Yeah, I side-tracked a bit LOL. But I was agreeing with the looks part. It's the one thing idol-comics get so right. They tend to draw their idols so pretty and handsome that I totally believe the narrative when it says that the MC is like the group visual or whatever else.

    Rei October 28, 2025 1:41 am
    Do you have a link for the novel for monstrous actor? I like it and if the novel is even better then I gotta read it.Also don't apologise, I agree wirh you even if my own biggest problem is his looks, but you a... OctoberRain

    Here's the novelupdates link:
    https://www.novelupdates.com/series/i-was-mistaken-as-a-monstrous-genius-actor/

    It's been completed and completely translated.

    If you don't already have an account- to access the links in the chapter list, all you need to do is sign up. It's free and easy. (:

    Here's a direct link to chapter 1:
    https://woopread.com/series/i-was-mistaken-as-a-monstrous-genius-actor/chapter-1

    It's a great read. I just recommend reading it in chunks, as it can feel a bit repetitive if you binge it all in one go.

    OctoberRain October 28, 2025 10:46 am
    Here's the novelupdates link: https://www.novelupdates.com/series/i-was-mistaken-as-a-monstrous-genius-actor/It's been completed and completely translated. If you don't already have an account- to access the l... Rei

    Thank yooou

    Nizze October 28, 2025 11:57 pm

    I agree so much with this... it pisses me off cuz most of time they don't even look as good as expected. Mainly... why do they look uglier than rofan side characters? I'm not even talking about how they use it being modern setting to skimp on drawing the clothes more detailed (compared with the elaborate clothes of rofan) but even the faces and body proportions... they draw it super generic and try to pass it as good looking... like sure, there's normal looking actors... but if you tell me they are hansome I expect them to be handsome... not normal.. so yeah.. I agree and it's a valid rant... and it happens to a LOT od showbiz comics...
    About monstrous actor... I have that same complaint. Like, mc is good looking enough... but... only when he is serious and not acting... that druggie role was such a let down cuz in the novel he is depicted as super charismatic... and in the comic... even the tattoos they gave him look like children's doodle... I do appreciate the use of memes... but they downgrade the art too much for the comedy kicks... and to me it would be funnier if the overall art was super well made and on the comedic scenes (and only on them) it gor weird and wonky... the contrast would make it even funnier. The art doesn't match the seriousness and monstruosness of mc's acting...