So Mochi doing is remasters now

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I don't understand you people seeing the old style as more expressive/dynamic than the current one. It's the complete opposite for me.

The old style was quite unique and bold / expressive, in an exaggerated/simple way that highlighted expressions etc I feel. Though on the surface at first glance you could just say it was 'bad' or childish, like say Karaagetarou's Touhou stuff - but I think that would be a mistake.

The new style while similar, is cleaner but has less expression or life - partly because it is obviously drawn in an art package now, not by hand - and you can tell. The more realistic style waters down the strengths to me - and is just more generic.

But like I said, it does have the same overall basic style which I still like, I just think it now stands out less - and I don't like when you can 'see' the computer / art package in manga art - (using tools for drawing perfect curves/lines etc).

last edited at Dec 5, 2018 2:58PM

I'd say the new style of eyes are less dead.

^Yup I agree there- though tbh I got used to it. I thought it was very weird at first though

When you give people what they ask for, and then, they complain lol. I’ve haven’t read much Mochi in a while, so I didn’t notice the art change until I read the original version (which I had read before). However, I remember people saying they didn’t like the simplicity of their art style, which is still somewhat simple in a few aspects. I like both, but the new one is more interesting to me. It shows progression.

Much better artstyle here! Can definitely see just how much more refined and expressive it is. Good to know that this artist is still chilling. By the way, Mochi's art is far from generic. They're the only mangaka that draw like this.

Kanaaaaaaaa

Kana is our spirit animal lol

It was amusing the first time and I am amused once again.

Karaagetarou's Touhou work is pastiche though, it's intentionally mimicking western children's books. The earlier video rental one was from inexperience.

It's just a prank, sis.

I'm not sure video store lady knows what a joke isssss

The old style was quite unique and bold / expressive, in an exaggerated/simple way that highlighted expressions etc I feel. Though on the surface at first glance you could just say it was 'bad' or childish, like say Karaagetarou's Touhou stuff - but I think that would be a mistake.

The new style while similar, is cleaner but has less expression or life - partly because it is obviously drawn in an art package now, not by hand - and you can tell. The more realistic style waters down the strengths to me - and is just more generic.

I think you really hit the nail on the head for how I feel about this. One of the many reasons I became a Mochi au Lait fan was because of the art. It felt fresh, unique, and very different, along side some great little stories.

To each their own, however. I won't begrudge anyone who enjoys the new style. I'll just mourn the loss in my corner.

Dear Customer,

You desperate desperate woman you.

Sincerely,

Everyone.

I can't tell if this is progress or not

When I read this one, I just imagined this series going on forever with every single chapter being this same format. Girl badgers clerk, clerk fucks with her, girl takes it seriously, clerk disabuses her, the end.

And you know what, that wouldn't be so bad.

When I read this one, I just imagined this series going on forever with every single chapter being this same format. Girl badgers clerk, clerk fucks with her, girl takes it seriously, clerk disabuses her, the end.

And you know what, that wouldn't be so bad.

Looks like my love life

Yo that is sexual harassment. Stop it, get some help

LOL - It's funny but unless it's just a short series of these jokes then obviously Mochi needs to develop it beyond that.

If it's just gonna be half a dozen joke doujins, the last one should end with a panel of them both in bed, naked shoulders, the rental lady looking smug and customer-san worn out, and say 'It wasn't a joke'.

last edited at Dec 12, 2018 7:13AM

I can't tell if this is progress or not

Nope, no progress. I she at least knew her name now, but it was just written on the tag.
She is closer to going to jail, though. Not sure if that counts.

last edited at Dec 12, 2018 8:04AM

Oh come on customer, roast them with a lighter? This time is so obviously a joke!
Damn, even video stores have security buttons? Oh wait... joke!
But what if the jokes go deeper. Like checkout girl is joking about joking.

I don't understand you people seeing the old style as more expressive/dynamic than the current one. It's the complete opposite for me.

The old style was quite unique and bold / expressive, in an exaggerated/simple way that highlighted expressions etc I feel. Though on the surface at first glance you could just say it was 'bad' or childish, like say Karaagetarou's Touhou stuff - but I think that would be a mistake.

The new style while similar, is cleaner but has less expression or life - partly because it is obviously drawn in an art package now, not by hand - and you can tell. The more realistic style waters down the strengths to me - and is just more generic.

But like I said, it does have the same overall basic style which I still like, I just think it now stands out less - and I don't like when you can 'see' the computer / art package in manga art - (using tools for drawing perfect curves/lines etc).

I don't understand what you mean by this one being done in an art package and the others being done by hand. Mochi's works have always been digital. And in reference to them using tools to draw straight/curved lines, have they not always been doing that as well? I looked back at their older works from last year and the only real difference is that the lines are thicker and the eyes are solid black. If that's your complaint, the fine, but don't try to pass off aesthetic changes as the artist being "lazy", especially changes that allow them to add more detail, which takes more work.

Personally, I really like the new eyes and thinner lines. Eyes are an important part of character expression, and considering the limited range of expressions seen in most of Mochi's works, I'm excited to see what these changes bring.

last edited at Dec 12, 2018 9:38AM

I can't tell if this is progress or not

Nope, no progress. I she at least knew her name now, but it was just written on the tag.
She is closer to going to jail, though. Not sure if that counts.

Lots of yuri happens in jail.

I know because I watch a lot of porn.

Lady just.... just stop.