Webtoon And AMV
What good are action scenes if not compiled together and placed atop a badass song like “Believers” from The Imagine Dragons. Such belief is the root cause that lead to the birth of AMVs and also the reason behind its thrive. This Anime Music Video culture has kept on brimming with each passing year, starting from the early 1990s.
But in very recent time, with the popularity surge in the Manga, Manhwa/Webtoons area, fans have begun using this medium as well to fulfill their geeky needs. So today, in this article, let’s take a dive down AMV culture, the reason behind its popularity and how the recent surge In Webtoon has affected this fan-driven niche.
What is AMV: It’s Significance
You’re probably familiar with the abbreviation AMV, Anime Music Video. But do you know from where this trend began? Well, in the early 1990s, a Western creator named Jim Kaposztas developed the first fan-edit by taking action scenes from the Anime “Star Blazers” and mixing it with the Beatles’ “All You Need Is Love”. This practice grew rapidly, particularly by the grace of Anime fans, and a name AMV was granted in 1992.
Now adays, The Art Of AMV has grown to an all time high, with Channels like Anime MV Sensei and Light Raider leading with back to back massive hits. Honestly, if you haven’t seen “Shivers” from the former, then you’re missing out big time.
AMV But With Webtoon
Now, the main event, why Webtoon is gaining such popularity amongst the AMV community. Simply said, TikTok.
Unlike the traditional medium used in these videos, i.e Anime clips, Webtoon, and other such stills lack the fluidity that makes for a cool vibe. However, this disadvantage is overcome, to an extent, by tools that allow creators to impart a small level of flow to the still panels. Aside from this, impressive frame movement and different filters help express the series’ true vibe. These tools, though helpful, take a considerable amount of time, being one of the drawbacks.
So fans have adapted mostly to TikTok and YouTube Shorts, making smaller and more fast consumable content. This overcomes the need to make 3-4 minute videos and gets creators the recognition they deserve. Creators like RURU, and Yoruneii are a definite must to check out. Webtoon itself, through such animations and edits, has made use of this medium to promote its upcoming and popular series.
One promising name in the Webtoon AMV field is RURU. With stunning music and even more stunning frame movement, the creator has released some heavy-hitting AMVs. You can easily support RURU by checking out his channel here.
in/habitants too has adapted to this trend. You can listen to “I Want To – Helen (AMV)” on their Main Website or YouTube Channel. Using their own Webtoon, in/habitants, their goal is to promote the Webtoon AMV niche, to encourage other creators and fans alike in paying tribute to their favorite Webtoons.
Conclusion
The integration of Webtoon into the art of AMV is quite inevitable at this point. One can’t deny the surge in popularity of these edits and the feel that they impart to the fan community. So if you’re a diehard fan of a series and want to express your love to others, making an AMV would seem like an excellent way to start!
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