ANIMANGACREATORS MEMBER RECOMMENDATION EIGHT: 86: EIGHTY SIX
for this month’s amc member recommendation, we have the anime 86: eighty six, recommended by senka @masterqifrey!
the republic of san magnolia claims to wage war using unmanned machines, but the truth is far darker: these machines are piloted by the eighty-six, people stripped of their humanity and treated as disposable tools. 86: eighty six follows shin, the captain of spearhead squadron, as he leads his unit through relentless battles against the empire of giad’s legion. what begins as a bleak military conflict unfolds into a powerful story about finding hope in a world determined to deny it.
read on to see why senka recommends this angsty anime for fellow amc members to check out!
why should members check this recommendation out?
if you like angst and mecha with a good plot, pacing, lovable characters, great storytelling and animation, this one's for you! part 1 was great. part 2 was beautiful. i highly rec 86: eighty-six. actually even if you're not into mecha i'd still recommend this one lol. i'd say it's a must watch if you wanna get into mecha anime alongside gundam. it has some cgi mixed in but thats understandable for mecha anime, plus it's actually pretty good. anyway the storytelling was amazing all throughout, especially in the last episode!! it honestly blew my mind. i rewatch it once in a while and i never get tired of it.
anything else you'd like to share?
u might cry. i sure did. im still waiting for another season i need more of it. just writing this is making me wanna rewatch it again lol
gonna cry again but it’s good tears this time bc yea i’m super behind on work but my mid unit review actually went pretty well and my tutor said a lot of nice things about my work and helped me plan my next steps and also left some encouraging stuff in the actual review and man it’s just really getting to me bc i’ve never been in an academic environment where people are so invested in helping u and actually caring about you and falling behind doesn’t mean instant failure
for this month’s amc member spotlight, we’re excited to feature sin @mx-sinisters!
from learning photoshop for work to turning that experience into a creative hobby, sin’s journey into animanga creations began in 2022 with a simple thought: “why the hell not?” since then, they've made creations inspired by memorable scenes, meaningful quotes, and the stories that stick with them long after they've finished them. read on to learn more about the challenges that sparked sin's creativity, the creators who inspire them, and why creating for yourself is always enough.
along with sin's interview, we'll be reblogging some of their creations throughout the month. make sure to show them some love!
when did you start creating for animanga? what got you into it?
i started back in 2022. i had to learn how to use photoshop for my job & wanted to practice at home with some of my personal interests. i'd recently gotten into animanga & thought "why the hell not"
what type of creations do you make? what tools or programs do you use to create them?
mostly gifs & graphics on photoshop
describe your creative process from inspiration to posting. what's your favorite part? what part's the most challenging?
i think most of the catalysts for my creations just come from consuming media. either i watch an anime with a cool scene or read a manga with a quote that resonates with me or something. the idea rattles around in my head until i make time to sit & edit something. my favorite part is when i have a clear idea that i know how to execute. the most challenging part is figuring out coloring, hence why most of my creations just have gradients slapped on them lmaoooo
what's your favorite animanga creation you've made so far? why?
cheating bc this is multiple creations but everything i made for the hanami challenge. for some reason all the prompts just clicked for me & i was able to make exactly what i envisioned which never happens.
what's your favorite amc challenge so far? why?
two answers here (yes i'm gonna cheat on all of these questions). my favorite to participate in was the secret santa challenge! my favorite to plan from the staff side was the egg hunt challenge. it was fun to hide the prompts & watch challengers scramble to find them lol it made me want to do more interactive challenges in the future.
what's something that you've learned or improved since joining amc? are there any particular creators in amc that inspire you?
one thing i love about amc is how we recommend so many things to each other! i've gotten to expand my horizons & experience animanga that i probably would've never even considered through recommendations & book club so i'm really thankful for that.
@masterqifrey & @aslaanjade's gifs will always inspire me bc their coloring is so iconic you can spot them a mile away. @queenrojpag & @ruanbaijie's creations & pure creativity blow my mind fr. if i ever get my shit together & give an honest attempt at manga coloring, then i would def take inspiration from @lilium-dragomir & @taohs's colorings!
what's your favorite animanga? why?
it would have to be aria. for someone who's favorite genres are action & adventure, it's kinda wild to admit that my favorite animanga is a slice of life. whether you watch the anime or read the manga, you really can't lose. the anime has a beautiful soundtrack & the art of the manga is stunning. the characters in both are so compelling & you'll be rooting for everyone by the end.
what's an animanga that you wish was more popular or you wish more people created for?
other than aria, i'd say kino's journey. kino is probably the nonbinary character i resonate with the most that i've come across in animanga. they're very introspective & the episodic nature of the series makes everything feel fresh & new.
what advice would you give to other creators or people who want to create but have not tried it yet?
your first audience is & always will be yourself. if creating something makes you happy, then that's enough of a reason.
anything else you'd like to share?
thanks to anyone who took the time to read my rambling. i love being a part of amc & i hope i get to continue being a part of it for many years to come!
bonus question: why did you choose the character in your banner?
idk okarun's transformed design just speaks to me lol
ANIMANGA CREATORS CHALLENGE FIFTY SEVEN: COLOR PALETTE
(feat. blue period)
let's add a splash of color, shall we? in this challenge, you must make at least two animanga creations using the provided color palettes. this is a permanent challenge and can be completed at any time.
to complete the challenge and earn the badge, you must:
make at least two original animanga creations using the provided color palettes
each creation you make must use a different color palette. for example, if you use color palette one to make your first creation, you must select a different color palette for your second creation. you cannot repeat color palettes.
while you are required to use all five colors in your selected color palette, you are allowed to use additional colors (black, white, skin tones, etc)
mention @animangacreators and include “color palette” and the color palette number in the caption of your post
submit the link to your final post to the #challenge-creations channel on discord and staff will award you the badge on the members page
you will receive 3 challenger points once completed. if you make a creation for all five palettes, you will receive 6 challenger points.
if you have any questions, please check our faq page or message staff on discord. we're sure you'll complete this challenge with flying colors!
in honor of international women's day on march 8, we present the women challenge! in this challenge, you must make a creation featuring your favorite female character(s). this is a limited time challenge and must be completed by march 31 2026.
to complete the challenge and earn the badge, you must:
make an original creation featuring your favorite animanga female character(s)
mention @animangacreators and include “women” in the caption of your post
submit the link to your post to the #challenge-creations channel on discord and staff will award you the badge on the members page
you will receive 1 challenger point once completed
if you have any questions, please check our faq page or message staff on discord. happy creating!
