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I guess that if I was a normal cartoonist who did things…

“I guess that if I was a normal cartoonist who did things properly, I'd think up the background information first and then come up with the story. Saying that, you'd think that I don't really think through anything.” quote by Akira Toriyama
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“I guess that if I was a normal cartoonist who did things properly, I'd think up the background information first and then come up with the story. Saying that, you'd think that I don't really think through anything.”

Akira Toriyama

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

He believes a normal cartoonist plans background before story, implying he may seem unstructured.

In simple terms: He thinks his process is less planned.

Key Takeaway

Plan your story first.

Themes

creativity process planning

Mood

thoughtful analytical

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • comic creation
  • storyboarding
  • creative workshops

Key Concepts

narrative structure artistic spontaneity

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you prefer planning or improvisation?
  • How does structure affect creativity?
A Different Perspective

Spontaneity can lead to incoherent narratives.

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