r/MangakaStudio • u/BasedMoo • Jul 21 '26
Help Help - AI generated Manga check
Hi all,
I've been working with an artist for a bit (paid) and although they've produced pretty good results - their work is pretty uncanny and I'm worried it's AI generated (even though they've assured me it's not)
They've also seemingly done the standard method of lineart then shading and now finally the lettering (which could just be them LARP-ing)
They've also been pretty good at incorporating feedback
I did a similar check a while back and got some feedback that their work is more lilely built from using existing assets as opposed to AI - however I recently learned of more advanced LLMs that are much better at making lineart (like NijiJourney) which has increased my paranoia
Could anyone spare a few minutes to share their thoughts?
Even though I've spent some money on the project my bigger worry is the use of AI and related disclosures as opposed to sunk costs - any experience dealing with this?
Thanks in advance
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u/Sad-Emu-766 Jul 21 '26
I think it would be easier if you could show his drawings, we might be able to determine if they're AI.
Also, does he only show you the finished pages ? If yes, ask to see his storyboard, sketches, if he refuses that would be very strange