🎉 AICU Magazine Vol.12 is Out Now!
Feature: “AI Manga Revolution!”
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📰 What's Inside
Since ChatGPT added image generation in March 2025, manga creators have begun exploring more advanced creative workflows. This issue dives into how AI is revolutionizing manga production—from tools and techniques to creator mindset.
We also cover the AICU April 2025 contest “Win Your Serialized Manga!” and showcase all 13 finalists, plus the grand prize winner.
Special article by Karabii, author of the serial manga YOUKAI, offering insights into how pro manga artists are adapting to the age of AI.
🌟 More AI Features
- Behind the scenes of the AI anime “Twins HinaHima”
- Character spotlight: BetaMeena from BlendAI
- New LoRA models for FLUX.1 and AnimagineXL4
- Introduction of “Creative AI Gestures v.2025” by AICU
🎨 Cover Art by @kara_beee
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📚 Serialized Manga: YOUKAI
Chapter 5: “Deepfake”
New to the series? Start from Chapter 1 here.
🔁 Stay Updated
Read our report on a special lecture by top editor Shihei Lin (of SPY×FAMILY and Dandadan)!
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Originally published June 24, 2025
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