The amount of work and effort that goes into becoming a serialized mangaka is astounding, with a lot of talented artists failing to turn their art into a means to sustain a livelihood. Aspiring mangaka must create something that impresses editors of reputed publications before they are afforded a contract that lets them develop their stories into something magical, and this is just the start of their journey. A manga that requires regular updates implores the artist to spend hours upon hours perfecting their craft and meeting deadlines, which is no joke.