
UPDATE: 5/25/2019
Hey everyone! Sorry for the long wait! School has been busy, but my goal this summer is to get some more content out there for ATEP. I hope you guys enjoy this new update!
The Animal Town Exchange Program
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Hi everyone!
It's been awhile, huh? I haven't been back on the forums in a long time. I'm patiently waiting for that AC Switch release...
Today I'm excited to announce that my Animal Crossing webcomic titled, "The Animal Town Exchange Program," or "ATEP" for short, is finally releasing today!
This project became a lot bigger (and better) than what I was initially planning back in middle school when the idea first came to me haha. Here is the synopsis of the story:
Ever since geologists discovered the weird phenomenon of "Animal Towns," thousands have been participating in the United Nations' research project called, "The Animal Town Exchange Program". Swift is a girl who has recently moved to an Animal Town. There she tries to make a living as a normal girl, however she's trying to hide a big secret...she kills anything she touches.
Read the story here:
This whole process has taught me so much about making comics/manga and wow I have soooo much respect for those who create manga for a living! It's a lot of hard work! I remember making a post here back in 2014 initially asking for some help with the project, and those people who have stuck around, I am so immensely grateful towards them!
Although it has primarily been a side project that I've been (not really proactively lolrip) working on, I took a year break from all things art related when I was studying abroad last year. When I came back home, I had almost forgotten how much I love drawing and began the project again with the determination to release it during my winter break. From here on out, there's still a lot of work that needs to be done for this story, but it's finally in the place where I can start releasing pages.
I want to thank those who have helped me with this project!! From the beginning, they have helped me with writing, coloring, backgrounds, typesetting, story planning, advice, you name it! We're all super busy this day and age, but they volunteered and were able to help me so much!
Writing and Story Planning: Ayesha and Ami
Coloring: Peisinoe and Ami
Coloring: Peisinoe and Ami
Backgrounds: Rosetti and Nikki
Since I am a full-time student, I will do my best to release a little bit every month. If you have any questions for me, please feel free to ask! I hope you enjoy Villager Swift and Mayor Mint's adventures!
Thank you!
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