KHANKA (a manga in planning)
Posted: Apr 11, 2009 12:05am
Ok, I'm new here. Hi everyone.
I have a manga idea that I've been planning for a few months, but haven't discussed with anybody yet. My primary purpose at this time is to gather opinions on what I have so far. I'll start with a summary, and release more info if people are interested.
My idea is titled KHANKA. I haven't decided on it for sure, but this is what I call it for now.
the plot/storyline: it is 2026. after a 3rd World War in 2019, the world was devastated, with a few billion dead (and dying), the environment all but destroyed, and every power of the prewar era fallen. In Eastern Europe, a small nation that escaped the worst effects of the war (by not partaking in it) now finds itself struggling in a precarious world full of conflict, radioactivity, scarcity, and death. The odds of survival are low, with many nations of similar status having collapsed shortly after the Armageddon.
But this nation, known as the state of Kalinin, has one thing the others didn't. Its leaders have under their control a few select individuals known as the "Voices," who have superhuman cognitive abilities such as seeing the future, telepathy, and remote vision.
The leaders of Kalinin, having bided their time, finally decide that rapid expansion for control of the "pure land" (regions that are rich in resources and free of radioactivity) is needed to keep Kalinin from collapsing. To complete this scheme in the most efficient manner (empathis on efficiency), the leaders enlist the help of the "Voices," who act as advisors in planning the details of the plan.
The story focuses on Nikolai, a 17-year old who is one of the Voices. The plot follows his experiences as he is thrown into a career full of extreme pragmatism, calculation, revolution, and corruption. This manga will (hopefully) deal with deep and mature themes like fear, humanity, idealism, worldviews, and various ideologies.
I think my style of drawing will be more on the realistic side, like Death Note.
Basically I'm trying to make something totally awesome, along the lines of something inbetween Monster, Death Note, Ergo proxyand Evangelion.
Your thoughts? is my idea good/bad? Anything to add/suggest? Should I post more information (like concept drawings/character/setting info)?
I have a manga idea that I've been planning for a few months, but haven't discussed with anybody yet. My primary purpose at this time is to gather opinions on what I have so far. I'll start with a summary, and release more info if people are interested.
My idea is titled KHANKA. I haven't decided on it for sure, but this is what I call it for now.
the plot/storyline: it is 2026. after a 3rd World War in 2019, the world was devastated, with a few billion dead (and dying), the environment all but destroyed, and every power of the prewar era fallen. In Eastern Europe, a small nation that escaped the worst effects of the war (by not partaking in it) now finds itself struggling in a precarious world full of conflict, radioactivity, scarcity, and death. The odds of survival are low, with many nations of similar status having collapsed shortly after the Armageddon.
But this nation, known as the state of Kalinin, has one thing the others didn't. Its leaders have under their control a few select individuals known as the "Voices," who have superhuman cognitive abilities such as seeing the future, telepathy, and remote vision.
The leaders of Kalinin, having bided their time, finally decide that rapid expansion for control of the "pure land" (regions that are rich in resources and free of radioactivity) is needed to keep Kalinin from collapsing. To complete this scheme in the most efficient manner (empathis on efficiency), the leaders enlist the help of the "Voices," who act as advisors in planning the details of the plan.
The story focuses on Nikolai, a 17-year old who is one of the Voices. The plot follows his experiences as he is thrown into a career full of extreme pragmatism, calculation, revolution, and corruption. This manga will (hopefully) deal with deep and mature themes like fear, humanity, idealism, worldviews, and various ideologies.
I think my style of drawing will be more on the realistic side, like Death Note.
Basically I'm trying to make something totally awesome, along the lines of something inbetween Monster, Death Note, Ergo proxyand Evangelion.
Your thoughts? is my idea good/bad? Anything to add/suggest? Should I post more information (like concept drawings/character/setting info)?