Manga

I'm not only a language learner but also a passionate manga artist. So I thought I could combine these two passions. :D If you are interested in my art, feel free to follow me on Twitter.  Euleweis is my artist account (German).




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  1. Oscar ShinozukaJan 24, 2021, 12:59:00 AM

    I didn't realize that you are trying to be a manga artist! That is so cool and your drawings/layouts are so good! 頑張ってね！

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