ANNOUNCEMENT!
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Presenting Indra's Net
A hidden magical dystopia.An ancient feud between powerful dynasties.Centuries of unavowed grievances…Set in modern-day New York City, Indra’s Net is a political fantasy epic posing under the guise of an exciting mystery adventure.
Projected to finish in 10 volumes, with a total of 100 chapters and 2,000 pages, our story is an innovative endeavor to bring together the ingenious artistry of Japanese manga and the thrilling yet poignant storytelling of popular Western movies and TV shows.It is a story made by artists and writers from around the world, for readers around the world.
See what others are saying...
"...Indra’s Net gets 9.5/10 as an accessible if unpredictable mystery thriller. Even for people who have no idea what this series is trying to tribute, the characters and plot have an intelligent structure to them..." (full article)
Fracadactyl (Twitter)
"...This comic series has the potential to cause waves in the mystery genre. Indra’s Net is a title that you will want to keep on your radar."
Monitor Comics (Youtube Channel)
"I'm super impressed, the paneling is very well done... The beginning of chapter 1 was a good hook and then the rest really got me into the setting you were introducing... "
Masked Asura (Youtube Channel)
"...now that I've finally gotten around to reading it, this is amazing, blew my expectations out the water."
Reader from Manga Plus Creators
"I am not sure how to write a meaningful comment, but I’m sure Indra’s Net is going to be a series I’ll follow until the end."
Reader from WEBTOON
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Story
We begin the odyssey in a New York City we are all too familiar with – crime, drugs, greedy politicians, police corruption, wealth disparity…
Lynn and Annie are two exceptionally gifted 14-year-old girls attending an elite boarding school in Manhattan. They are bored by their regular uneventful life and dream of one day solving mysteries and crimes.
While trying to start a detectives club at school, the student council president Sherry suddenly dies. Her body is found hanged with a black web encircling her. The authorities quickly label this death as an unfortunate accident, but Lynn and Annie are not so easily convinced.
While following their suspicious PE teacher Mr. Carlos, the two girls are unexpectedly caught by the notorious criminal family, the Rojas.
Little do they know, what they are about to learn from the Rojas will change everything they once knew about this world...
Scenery
Set in New York City in the 2010s, Indra’s Net features many urban landscapes such as Manhattan skyscrapers, busy subways, and the more culturally and economically diverse neighborhoods of Brooklyn and the Bronx.Yet, there is also a twist to the realism. To better accommodate the story’s fantasy elements, Lynn and Annie’s New York City is embroidered with gothic architecture, secret underground lairs, ancient statues of centuries-old history, and Spanish-style mansions...
Visual design made by @rubidotrinh
Characters
Lynn & Annie
LYNN LAN, 14, is a curious girl who dreams of one day becoming a detective. She has all the necessary qualities to become an excellent sleuth, being naturally suspicious of people and always plotting several steps ahead in any situation. She can be a little grumpy and hotheaded, but that's mainly because she hates dishonesty and is always looking for the best in people.
ANNIE GREENFIELD, 14, is the very organized, mild-mannered, and observant companion and classmate of Lynn. Since she is quiet and doesn't enjoy the spotlight, she gets along wonderfully with Lynn, who is like her complementary opposite.
Highlights:
Seven
SEVEN, 29, initially appears as a cheeky new teacher at school by the name Monaco Carlos. It is soon revealed that he is an underground intelligence seller who has connections to countless criminals and politicians, infamous for having no allegiances.He likes to keep a mysterious façade while always sporting a mischievous grin and keeping a light-hearted attitude.
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Mission
Produced by artists and writers across the globe, Indra's Net is a long-running manga series inspired by the success of Japanese manga.It aspires to uphold industry-level quality while retaining the flair of a truly independent creation, bringing something that has never been seen before to the limited spaces of original English manga.
Creators Bio
Ariel Jiang
Creator
"Over the past few months, we have been working tirelessly to present you with a work that will inspire entertainment in every chapter. If you haven’t already, I hope you can give us a try. I’m sure you will enjoy it, as it’s an experience unlike any other."
Ariel Jiang was born in a working-class family in China. Growing up, she was always mesmerized by diverse cultures and literature from around the world.Determined to explore more, she ventured to the U.S. at the age of 13 by herself. During her 10 years in the U.S., she has lived in four states, earned a master's degree from Cornell, contributed to the success of multiple startups in fields such as A.I., enterprise software, education, and is now working as a software engineer in Silicon Valley.With years of entrepreneurship experience and meeting people from all walks of life, Ariel wants to tell a unique story that will bring readers of different languages and cultures together through the beloved artform of manga.
Octagone
Artist
"It's my pleasure to bring the story everybody on the team has worked so hard on to life. I hope the readers will have as much fun reading it as I do drawing it!"
Octagone is an Australian artist who has dedicated his entire professional career to drawing black and white comics. His signature art style is clean and crisp, which allows for distinctively bold expressions and characteristics. Additionally, he focuses on dynamic paneling as well as distinctive character design that are largely inspired by Japanese manga.He wishes to become one of the few foreign artists who can break into the Japanese manga scene, following the examples set by Boichi, Tony Valente, and a few others.
Assistants
Adora Wang
Staff Writer
"It has been an amazing experience being a part of this wonderful, talented team. We have such an exciting adventure ahead, I hope the readers are as captivated as Lynn and Annie to jump down this rabbit hole of mystery with us!"
In charge of dialogue for the manga, she is a graduate from NYU’s Tisch with a B.F.A in Film & TV and has since worked full-time as a film editor. With a passion for writing, she writes scripts and publishes art essays and film analysis for an online magazine.
Victor Leon
Staff Writer
"From the moment I got the chance to meet the world of this story, I was captivated! I really hope all the joy, enthusiasm, and care of the team can be shared with the readers through this story! Anyone who wants to uncover the truth is welcome!"
In charge of story crafting and structure with over 7 years of freelance experience working in illustration, animation, and comic drawing, he is well-versed in scriptwriting, technical storytelling, and literary analysis.
Ella Nguyen
Operator
"After working on this story for so long, I can’t believe it’s finally time for everyone to see this! I hope anyone reading Indra’s Net as well as everyone working on it will be able to enjoy this story from beginning to end. "
A graduate from U.C. Irvine, majoring in business economics and literature. With a family background in running self-established businesses, she eagerly joined to ensure a smooth production process.
Fe
Artist Assistant
Fe is a self-taught artist, practicing in Japanese comic style for the past 20 years. She also has in-depth experience with Japanese doujinshi, and her skilled artwork is adaptable to assist in adding dimension to our manga.
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Q & A
Q: What is Indra's Net update schedule?
A: We are aiming for a biweekly update schedule, so one chapter every two weeks. But there's really no guarantee at this stage since we are just starting.
Q: Which platforms do you upload your work to?
For now, we focus on Webtoon, although we did receive moderate success on Manga Plus Creators for our first 3 chapters.But overall, we don't think platforms matter much. Most of our readers discover us from our self-running ads campaigns anyways.
Q: Is it free to read?
A: Yes. Our plan is to make Indra's Net always free-to-read online.
Q: Do you have any plan for physical publishing?
A: Yes. We are currently in search of a publisher. Our goal is that you can order this book online on any major platform, as well as find it in your local bookstore.
Q: Is your team hiring?
A: You can always check our job openings at our job board.
Q: How can we support you?
Indra's Net is a project entirely funded by the creator Ariel. We pride ourselves over our pursuit for quality. But making quality content takes a lot of time and money.There are currently several ways to support us:First, if you like what we are doing, share this story with your friends or on social media, and don't forget to follow us on Instagram. We have a team that's dedicated to running this account to provide the best fan interaction.Also, we now have a Ko-Fi page. You can become our monthly donor to gain access to some of our exclusive images and help us reach our current fundraising goal.We are also planning to release merchs (both digital and physical) in the future. We want to make this the best way for readers to support us if they do decide to spend their money.
Job Openings
Background Assistant
We're seeking an exceptionally talented artist with professional-level line art and solid fundamentals to draw backgrounds for our manga. Our past and current assistants include @y_naf, @festinate and @betofuuu.This position is almost always open, since Indra's Net is always looking for exceptional talents, but we have to warn you we are very picky when it comes to arts, and the historical acceptance rate is only 1%.If you believe that you have what it takes to create stunning and detailed backgrounds, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to seeing your portfolio and welcoming you to our team.More Information | Apply Now
Social Media Operator / Brand Representative
We're seeking an experienced social media manager who's passionate about anime and manga to help promote Indra's Net. As our social media manager, you'll be responsible for managing our Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok accounts, representing our work, and networking with others in the industry.To be considered for this position, you must have prior experience managing social media accounts and demonstrate a strong understanding of the anime/manga industry. We're looking for someone who can take our social media presence to the next level and help us reach a wider audience.This is a U.S.-based position, and candidates must be located within the country.To apply, send resume to hiring@indrasnet-manga.com with a brief cover letter.
Video Editor
We're searching for a skilled video editor to help bring Indra's Net reach more audience!Qualifications:
- Previous experience creating trendy vertical videos suitable for Instagram Reels and TikTok
- Familiarity with editing anime or manga footage
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently while maintaining high quality
- Openness to feedbackAs a video editor for Indra's Net, you will play a crucial role in crafting our social media content and promoting our work to a wider audience. If you're passionate about the anime/manga industry and have the skills we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you!To apply, send resume to hiring@indrasnet-manga.com with a brief cover letter.
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