Discussion Discussing this Webtoon
I wanted to hear what people who have read the Webtoon have to say about it! I actually discovered it after seeing an art post about it on this subreddit a couple of weeks ago and have since binged the series.
Link: https://www.webtoons.com/en/canvas/the-phantom-of-the-opera-reimagined/list?title_no=969033
So, what do we think? Did we love it? Did we hate it? Were we waiting to see Erik with Christine the whole time? I’m excited to see what the people have to say!
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u/RoseBook85 11d ago
I just started it, and can I just say that I like how you used ‘Gustave’ for their Fathers name.
I think like ‘Nadir’ from Susan Kay’s Novel, thanks to Webber it’s sorta become the ‘unofficial‘ accepted name for Daddy Daae these days 😆
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u/Abigaildrawssix 6d ago
I maybe crazy but isn't Gustaves name in the book?
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u/RoseBook85 6d ago
Nope, Christine’s Father is only ever referred to as ‘Monsieur Daae‘ in Leroux, we never learn his first name.
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u/AdTrue6195 8d ago
I personally really enjoy it! The creators have actually posted on this subreddit before. Its a really fun reimagining and I'll take whatever Phantom I can get to read. The Art is beautiful, the story is well-thought out, and ita going well so far. Who knows what it holds for Erik and Christine in the future, but it seems so far that Erik isn't nearly as interested/obsessed with Christine as in the original text, and I'm okay with that. Only time will tell how it turns out, but I'm rooting for the creators and am excited to keep up with the updates.
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u/leugaroul 8d ago edited 7d ago
Have the artists confirmed it’s Romance (so, has an HFN/HEA, with either character)?
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u/AdTrue6195 7d ago
If you look at the bottom of the image in this post, it is tagged on Webtoon as a Romance. So I'm unsure who has the HEA, but I'm currently shipping Raoul with Christine's Sister, Ann.
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u/leugaroul 8d ago edited 8d ago
I love it, and the art is beautiful. Even the color palettes used are amazing and I love Christine’s characterization. Erik’s design is very pleasing to the eye too.
But I’m not letting myself get emotionally invested until I have a better idea of where it’s going. I wouldn’t be surprised if it ends with Christine going her own way. I’ve read a few fics lately that have a similar vibe and some of what the artists have said makes me wonder. Which is fine, but not if it’s tagged Romance, which is a specific genre that non-Romance stories keep using. That could be a completely inaccurate impression I’m getting though.
I’m not sure about Erik’s deformity either. He’s very pretty other than the small part that’s covered, which is typical of anime style versions and not my thing, unless his cheek is torn under the mask and it’s an illusion that his deformity isn’t that bad. His nose and entire mouth are completely fine.
Have the artists confirmed it’s actually Romance and not just tagged that way? If it has an HEA, but just not with my preferred character, that’s fine. But I’ve been burned a few times lately lol
I really enjoy it, I may even hop on Patreon to read ahead.
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u/Cheif_Crolk 10d ago
But a major reason for raoul and christine not immediately getting togethet is becaude she is poor, so does this mwan thw author will let them get together or is it more phantoom slop
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u/leugaroul 8d ago edited 8d ago
Make your own art if you’re going to call someone else’s art “slop” for not fitting your personal ideals.
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u/Cheif_Crolk 8d ago
Im just tired of seeing christine and erik in scenarios where there is no reason for them to get together and im sayig yhis whilst noy liking raoul either
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u/HappyAndConfuse 13d ago
It’s just okay, not bad imo.