What is happening in the Twst Manga: Episode of Savanaclaw?
Q: Who is the new Yuu and how did they retcon the story to make a new protagonist make sense?
A: The new protagonist is Hirasaka Yuuka. Whereas the previous protagonist, Yuuken, was a Japanese high school student who did kendo, she is a Japanese all-girls high school student who does judo.
She chases an abandoned cat that she was trying to help into a street and wakes up in Twisted Wonderland.
(When the cat runs into the street we see a car coming, but when Yuuka goes after it, it becomes the black carriage that goes to Twisted Wonderland, insinuating that Yuuken might have been hit by a vehicle when crossing the street as well though we never saw the vehicle in question.)
Like Yuuken, Yuuka also wakes up in a coffin that leads her to the Hall of Mirrors during the opening ceremonies. Yuuka explains in narration that she was given permission to live in Ramshackle Dorm with Grim, just like Yuuken had been, and she also experienced the Heartslabyul incident and Riddle’s overblot, off screen.
Q: So what happened to Yuuken?
A: There is no mention of him having ever existed, so this seems like an alternate timeline?
Q: Is Yuuka hiding the fact that she’s female so she can be half a student with Grim in the all-boys school?
A: It’s not specified! Grim probably knows she is female, but there is never―at any point―any mention, whatsoever, of what her gender is or isn’t. Given Leona’s canonical “Women need to be properly respected” mindset from the game it is likely to factor in later on, but as of the first chapter there is no reference to anyone's gender at all :>
Also, the mangaka has changed from Kowono Sumire to Oda Suzuka (Toboso Yana explains in this tweet that she participated in the drafting and character design herself)
Q: Why did they change artists?
A: We don’t know! But this is a pattern with Twst, first with the publishing of the Art Gallery book (Twst art by various illustrators) and then the anthology books (short comics by different illustrators), so this just seems to be their thing, possibly as a compromise as it would probably be very difficult for Toboso Yana to do the entire Twst manga while also doing all of Twst ,plus her own series.
Q: So will they change mangaka with every new arc?
A: We don’t know! We will have to wait and see :>
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Im both excited and afraid for the next chapter in manga form but also excited to see how the artist for this chapter draws everything (wonder if they’re gonna do different artists for each book that wpuld be sick)
Frankly, I stopped reading the manga early on, so I really gotta catch up to it one day >_> but the Heartslabyul art is really good, and I'm glad Koono Sumire worked on it!
Savanaclaw's art looks a little more kira kira and softer. I doubt it will be too different considering that there's going to be a team that will ensure a consistency in the manga art style. Nevertheless, I'm excited about it too! Wonder how this artist will bring Savanaclaw's story to life :3 It's actually really nice that they did change artist because that way, the other artist doesn't get too burnt out. Koono Sumire especially works closely with Yana Toboso, so I'm sure they have a lot on their plate. I hope that this becomes a trend for the next chapters.
On that note, whatever they do, I kinda hope they don't get the artist who made the Octa + Cater comic in the second anthology. 🧍 Don't get me wrong, their art is nice. but I personally have my nitpicks about it. Either way, really manifesting for an artist who draws Octa boys super well that I find myself dying in a ditch every time I read one page of the manga.
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Comic Anthology (2019)
● Scanlation Link: MangaDex
● Credits: Seira, Baisen Mameta, Sorano Tsuki (artists)
● Info: This manga came with a booklet first given out at the Aniplex booth during Comiket 96. Please note there are some mistakes in our scanlation; among some typos it also mistakenly refers to Ruggie as the vice leader when he isn’t. The transcript below is a more updated version of the text 💦
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This is the prestigious mage training school of Night Raven College. Let’s take a peek into the curious, mysterious lives of the students here, who hold the souls of villains, shall we?
Introducing! Heartslabyul
Heartslabyul, the dorm founded on the severity of the Queen of Hearts. The students of this dorm live under the odd rules created by the Queen. All of the students are afraid of the dorm leader Riddle, who doles out strict punishments to rulebreakers.
Riddle: OFF WITH YOUR HEAD!
Ace: God—he blows up over the tiniest of things.
Deuce: Ace! That’s rude!
Cater: C’mon now...
Trey: The dorm leader thinks the same of all of you...
Riddle: All students, gather in the garden! Anyone who’s late will lose their heads!
Riddle: Rule #25 from the Queen of Hearts: “There must be a tea party on the fifth day of every month.” And that is why we are starting one now!
Ace: Ugh... This kind of feels really chaotic.
Introducing! Savanaclaw
Savanaclaw, the dorm founded in the indomitable spirit of the King of Beasts. This group excels in sports and martial arts. As such, many of the students here are very hotheaded.
Savanaclaw Student A: Let’s take this outside!
Savanaclaw Student B: I’ll show you who’s boss!
Jack: Fine by me! You’re on.
Ruggie: Leonaaaa, looks like they’re fighting about something down there. Shouldn’t you go break them up?
Leona: Tsk... They’re interrupting my afternoon naptime. They better be prepared...
Leona: ...Actually, that’s too much work. Go make them quiet down, Ruggie.
Ruggie: I wish you wouldn’t push all the work onto me. (I’d think about it if you were paying me, though.)
Introducing! Octavinelle
Octavinelle, the dorm founded on the mercy of the Sea Witch. The members of this dorm are very intelligent, and they also run the café “Mostro Lounge.” There are rumors that the dorm leader, Azul, can fix any problem in exchange for a small price. If any students appear in distress, a pair of twins appear of nowhere...
Jade: You there... You seem to be troubled.
Floyd: Why don’t you try asking our generous Azul for help?
Wish 1: I want to sleep in class without being found out.
Wish 2: I want to eat the deluxe minced meat sandwich from the cafeteria.
Wish 3: I want to get a rare character from the event going on in my game.
Wish 4: I want to get 100 points--
Azul: Aren’t there any... more decent requests?
Jade: Well, they are students after all...
Introducing! Scarabia
Scarabia, the dorm founded in the tactical spirit of the Sorcerer of a Desert Kingdom. Many of the students here are known for being highly resourceful. They also live by their motto, “Plan with thorough anticipation.”
Jamil: Oi, Kalim. Today’s the dorm leader meeting. Remember?
Kalim: Oh, crap! I forgot the papers I’m supposed to turn in!
Jamil: I figured, so I brought them for you.
Kalim: Hey, have you seen my magic carpet? I swear I left it around here...
Jamil: I thought that might happen too, so I stuck a GPS on it. You could build a castle with how much that thing was worth...
Kalim: Heyyyy, Jamiiiiil! Tomorrow’s the welcome party for the new students, so I called in 75 golden camels and 53 purple peacocks from home as a surprise! Aren’t parties so much fun?
Jamil: CRAP! I wasn’t expecting that! Everyone, get over here! Get some food for these camels and peacocks, ASAP! Some pens and water while you’re at it!
Introducing! Pomefiore
Pomefiore, the dorm founded on the heavy efforts of the Fairest Queen. Many students here excel in magic potions and sorcery, and each carries a unique sense of beauty. The dorm leader, Vil, is especially fixated on outer beauty...
Vil: Listen well, baby potatoes. Now that you’ve joined Pomefiore, I’ll be making sure your bodies and hearts are as sleek and shiny as a mirror.
Epel: Sleek and shiny...?
Vil: First, sleek and shiny skin. After washing your face, lather your skin with lotion and set it with milk and cream. This will give you clear, glossy skin. (Everything is organic and made by me).
Next, sleek and shiny hair. The key isn’t in any extra hair products—it’s in the shampoo and conditioner, and you’ve got three kinds to choose from based on your hair type. Don’t even think about going to bed with wet hair!
And then... next...
Vil: Don’t think it’s so easy to get it so sleek and shiny! GOT IT?!
Epel: This... This is a lot harder than my studies.
Rook: Beauty takes effort!
Introducing! Ignihyde
Ignihyde, the dorm founded on the diligence of the Lord of the Underworld. The students gathered in this dorm research the integration of magic with the latest technology. It’s said that the students here rarely ever interact with other dorms.
Ortho: I’m back! Today at school, everyone was complimenting the new body you built for me! Hey, Big Brother, you should come with me sometime!
Idia: There’d be so many people... I can’t handle being in a classroom.
Ortho: Then, how about a trip? Maybe you’ll start feeling better if you saw lots of sights!
Idia: Lots of sights, huh...
Idia: If I can develop a program that simulates landscapes around the world in VR, then... let’s see... list of popular vacation spots...
Ortho: (I only brought it up because I wanted to get him out of his room...)
Introducing! Diasomnia
Diasomnia, the dorm founded on the nobility of the Fairy of Thorns. Many of the students gathered here are those that excel in general magic. The dorm leader, Malleus, ranks as one of the top five mages in the world, but--
Lilia: Even I’ve been surprised by Malleus’ extraordinary magic powers before.
Silver: Your nasty cooking is also something extraordinary, old man.
Lilia: Did you say something, Silver? (And stop calling me “old man” at school)
Silver: No (Sorry)
Sebek: Spending this precious school life with our noble Young Master... I... want to engrave it into my heart and soul!
Malleus: Oh...? Then engrave this into your heart and soul. The sight of me, who you forgot to invite to this tea party everyone seems to be enjoying...!
Sebek: AAAAYAYAYAYA!
Lilia: Oh my. Did no one call you down again?
Silver: I thought you told him, old ma-- I mean, Lilia.
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Twst Icons Process in Order From Dorms:
(Will update this over time. Now here are the icons in process of set and number of icons they have for that set.) Just know that the N/A is me not starting on them after finishing a set, and working on other ones. Also if some have a very small number next to it, but you know the manga shows the character a lot more then the icons I have posted so far, then it means I have not gotten far to iconing those characters from those chapters yet. AKA the official heartslabyul manga one for the most part. Not the Anthology. I feel I am keeping a good up to date track on the Anthology, then the Heartslabyul manga. Now with that all set and done here is the progress of the icons:
Other:
Crowley: Set 2 in the works
Heartslabyul
Riddle: Set 3: icons 11
Tray: Done with making all icons from the Heartslabyul manga
Cater: N/A
Deuce: N/A
Ace: N/A
Savanaclaw
Leona: N/A Savanaclaw manga icons in the works
Ruggie: Set 6: icons 33 (WHY IS HE IN THE ANTHOLOGY SO MUCH!?)
Jack: Set 3: Icons 31
Octavinelle
Azul: Set 3: icons 43
Jade: N/A
Floyd: N/A
Scarabia
Kailm: N/A
Jamil: N/A
Pomefiore
Vil: N/A
Rook: N/A
Epel: Set 3: Icons 24
Diasomnia
Malleus: N/A
Lila: N/A
Silver: N/A
Sebek: Set 2: Icons 3
Ignihyde
Idia: Set one: 44 (Shown the least in the Anthology.)
Ortho: Set one: 37 (Also shown in the anthology least.)
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