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Gilles Rolland
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Nov. 25, 2024 at 2:28 p.m.
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EdelRuvaalmost 26 years old, left Paris to follow her dream and become a manga artist. A dream that she was able to make come true within the walls of theEIMA has Toulousethe international school of manga and animation, one of the great (and only) institutions of its kind in France. The artist whose work has just been praised by the prestigious Grand Prix Webtoons 2024.
“This award made me feel understood”
Joined by Toulouse NewsEdelRuva does not hide her joy after receiving the Webtoons Grand Prix: “I have confidence in my work and I love what I do, but for a long time I had the impression that editors didn’t really understand my vision in terms of storyline. I am very touched to have received this award because for me, it means that my work has been understood. »
Rouge of the Opera
Rouge of the Opera, the webtoon for which EdelRuva was awarded, centers around Rouge, a mysterious opera star whose existence changes the day she meets a certain thief… A story that the designer/screenwriter entirely shaped alone, inspired by several sources, as she explains: “I am inspired by everything around me, even if the work of Jun Mochizuki, the author of Pandora Hearts and The Memoirs of Vanitas really struck me. »
“I wanted to tell a different fantasy romance,” explains EdelRuva, who explains that she has always been attracted to costume fiction that takes place in another era. Rouge of the Opera which is also only the beginning of a rich story inscribed in a universe that the designer does not rule out developing in the future.
EIMA in Toulouse, a breeding ground for tomorrow’s manga talents
EdelRuva heard about the inauguration of EIMA when she obtained her Baccalaureate. “I wanted to work in manga but no school offered credible training,” she remembers. When EIMA opened, I decided to find out more and went to the selection courses. As soon as I arrived, I felt in my element. I saw this as an opportunity to make my dream come true. »
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What is webtoon?
Originating in South Korea, the webtoon is a new form of manga that continues to gain fans. Intended for smartphones and other tablets, it is read by vertical scrolling and therefore remains exclusively digital.
“I wanted to learn everything related to storytelling,” continues EdelRuva. At EIMA, I was able to benefit from the experience of a teacher native to Japan. We are also in constant contact with publishers. We can show them our work and move in the right direction. » It was even before having finished her course, during her defense, that the young author was noticed by a publisher who immediately offered her a contract. »
At EIMA where EdelRuva will return in February 2025 to host a masterclass for students.
The first episodes of Rouge of the Opera are already available on Webtoons.
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