hey thank you! I'd say my biggest influences are everything by Mike Mignola, Atlantis: The Lost Empire, Vision of Escaflowne, a lot of those 90s to early 00's anime classics (Trigun, Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust, Jin-Roh... So many to list honestly). Also I must apologize for my lack of major updates recently, just been busy working on my comic anytime I get some interrupted time at my PC.

and of course those other rare examples of peak western animation; Treasure Planet, Secret of NIMH, Prince of Egypt to name a few. Also the artist Matt Rhodes (BioWare art director). Seeing his art and Tracy Butler's when I was 16 convinced me to start drawing. He's now working on an incredible solo project called 'DEAD gODS' on Youtube.

no worries, best to keep that creativity pace before something comes up. wish you luck on your journey, definitely buying it whenever it comes out

I actually wrote a review for Shimeji on another old website of mine, but I never ended up transferring it to literaturegirl. I might summarise it and move it over someday, as it was very long. If I recall correctly, the angle was about finding beauty in the mundane.

I've been very busy with my degree and with travelling lately, but I'm planning on reading and writing a lot more during the summer whilst I have the time. If you have any similar manga recommendations for then, I'd love to receive them. :]

been reading one called Usuzumi no Hate, its still ongoing, probly similar to Girls last tour minus the cute girls stuff. would love to hear your thoughts on them. ill probly write my own review as well

I'll check that manga out. Thanks for the recommendation!