Dive into Alphaverse – Creating Tales of the Twin Blades with Som

In this episode of Otaku and Friends, DK and Som take a deep dive into the world of Alphaverse, highlighting Som's journey of creating the light novel Alphaverse Universe, Tales of the Twin Blade. They explore the challenges, inspirations, and creative processes behind the characters, world-building, and artwork that took 11 years to materialize. From character development to the tension between magic and technology, this episode provides a comprehensive look at what it takes to bring a light novel to life. Don't miss out on this fascinating discussion and get an insight into Volume 1 and what to expect in Volume 2. Available now on Amazon and Manga Pointer.

00:00 Introduction and Casual Banter
00:19 Anime and Fanservice Discussion
00:55 Light Novel Journey: Alphaverse Universe
03:34 Rediscovering the Manuscript
05:04 Challenges in Writing Alphaverse
07:12 Character Development and Inspirations
09:13 Synopsis of Alphaverse Volume 1
11:33 Life at Kishio Academy
16:29 Royal Family Pressures and Conflicts
21:00 World Building: Magic and Technology
23:29 The Magic of Matches
23:54 Character Development of Kaitou
25:17 Selecting the Art Style
26:38 Challenges of Finding the Right Artist
30:52 Blending Technology and Magic
32:55 High Stakes for Kaitou
34:30 Teasing Volume 2
35:54 Creating Multidimensional Characters
41:49 Where to Find Alphaverse
45:59 Final Thoughts and Advice for Creators

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