Male Mangaka Writing an Ending

Female Mangaka writing an ending: And then they got married and lived a happy, full life with their friends and family. Male Mangaka writing an ending: And then he lost contact with all his childhood friends, peaked in highschool and ended up working 9-5 everyday alone. - Lost his Alchemy - No longer in the military - Has a wife and kids No one is doing it like Edward Elric

The meme contrasts female and male manga authors’ typical endings. The female mangaka gives the characters marriage, family, and a happy life, while the male mangaka’s ending is framed as lonely and bittersweet; the Fullmetal Alchemist image humorously undercuts that claim by showing Edward Elric surrounded by friends and family. It is used as a reaction to jokes about male authors writing bleak endings or to celebrate Edward’s satisfying conclusion. EN: The meme contrasts female and male manga authors’ typical endings. The female mangaka gives the characters marriage, family, and a happy life, while the male mangaka’s ending is framed as lonely and bittersweet; the Fullmetal Alchemist image humorously undercuts that claim by showing Edward Elric surrounded by friends and family. It is used as a reaction to jokes about male authors writing bleak endings or to celebrate Edward’s satisfying conclusion.

• @eternalclassic / 55306 2024-08-05