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***"P.S. My daughter has become a ''RWBY'' fan :) She really likes Blake. ("neko no oneechan")"
  
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*The Manga anthologies are stated, by Kerry and Gray, to be "very much in tune with the show" and that "very minimal feedback had to be given on canon stuff". They explained the collaboration process in which as they got early versions of the stories and gave the artist feedback saying "oh this isn’t canon, do this instead" and mentions that a lot of the moments that they came up with for the books where things that they maybe could've shown if they had a little more time in the show. <ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhvCHE-nO8I&feature=youtu.be&t=26m14s Anime Expo 2018 - Viz Media Industry Panel - Kerry and Gray]</ref> Due to this, it is ambiguous as to whether the Anthologies are canon or not.
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*The Manga anthologies are stated, by Kerry and Gray, to be "very much in tune with the show" and that "very minimal feedback had to be given on canon stuff". They explained the collaboration process in which as they got early versions of the stories and gave the artist feedback saying "oh this isn’t canon, do this instead" and mentions that a lot of the moments that they came up with for the books where things that they maybe could've shown if they had a little more time in the show. <ref>'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhvCHE-nO8I&feature=youtu.be&t=26m14s Anime Expo 2018 - Viz Media Industry Panel - Kerry and Gray]'''</ref> Due to this, it is ambiguous as to whether the Anthologies are canon or not.
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**Miles Luna later describes the Manga Anthologies to be like "awesome fanfiction" that they loved and were happy to share with the fans. <ref>[https://www.viz.com/blog/posts/shonen-jump-podcast-280 Shonen Jump Podcast 2018 - Miles]</ref><ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/RWBY/wiki/wordofgod#wiki_the_rwby_manga_anthologies_are_canon.</ref>
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**Miles Luna later describes the Manga Anthologies to be like "awesome fanfiction" that they loved and were happy to share with the fans. <ref>'''[https://www.viz.com/blog/posts/shonen-jump-podcast-280 Shonen Jump Podcast 2018 - Miles]'''</ref><ref>'''[https://www.reddit.com/r/RWBY/wiki/wordofgod#wiki_the_rwby_manga_anthologies_are_canon. Anime Expo: Viz Media Panel 2018 - Day 1 - July 5]'''</ref>
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**When asked if the RWBY and JNPR Manga Anthologies were to be considered canon in any way, Homesha stated, "Maybe, maybe not.", leaving it ambiguous. <ref>https://twitter.com/RWBYMA_Homesha/status/1232705619238350850</ref>
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**When asked if the RWBY and JNPR Manga Anthologies were to be considered canon in any way, Homesha stated, "Maybe, maybe not.", leaving it ambiguous. <ref>'''[https://twitter.com/RWBYMA_Homesha/status/1232705619238350850 ''RWBY: Official Manga Anthology Twitter'']'''</ref>
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For the various other manga series, see RWBY Comics and Manga.
“ Rest easy, brother, your work continues. ”
—Neath Oum about his late brother, Monty Oum

The RWBY: Official Manga Anthology is a comic adaption of RWBY. It consists of side stories that follow the plot of the show, put together by multiple manga artists. It was released in a multi-volume format.

Introduction

Vol. 1: Red Like Roses

Main article: Vol. 1: Red Like Roses

Defeating monsters and stopping evil is a tough job, but TEAM RWBY is up for any challenge! Well, except for homework.

Ruby may be team leader, but she's got insecurities just like the rest of us. In fact, her worries run deep. These stories show how Ruby overcomes her shortcomings to be a true hero and what drives her to do it! From a team of exciting new manga artists comes the first volume in a series of short story collections showcasing Ruby, Weiss, Blake, and Yang.[1]

Vol. 2: Mirror Mirror

Main article: Vol. 2: Mirror Mirror

Defeating monsters and stopping evil is a tough job, but TEAM RWBY is up for any challenge! Well, except for homework.

This heiress to the Schnee Dust Company is not someone to underestimate just because of her privileged background. These tales show how tough Weiss is and how serious she can be. From a team of exciting new manga artists comes the second volume in a series of short story collections showcasing Ruby, Weiss, Blake, and Yang.

Vol. 3: From Shadows

Main article: Vol. 3: From Shadows

Defeating monsters and stopping evil is a tough job, but TEAM RWBY is up for any challenge! Well, except for homework.

Blake used to be a freedom fighter for her people, suppressed by humans for years. She's a hero--but she's also a teen girl who just wants to fit in with her friends. These stories highlight her awesome personality, from serious to silly. From a team of exciting new manga artists comes the third volume in a series of short story collections showcasing Ruby, Weiss, Blake, and Yang.

Vol. 4: I Burn

Main article: Vol. 4: I Burn

Defeating monsters and stopping evil is a tough job, but TEAM RWBY is up for any challenge! Well, except for homework.

These stories, ranging from silly to serious, all star Yang, Ruby's fiercely loyal big sister with a stern but sensitive personality and tough-as-nails battle skills (with attitude to match)! From a team of exciting new manga artists comes the fourth volume in a series of short story collections showcasing Ruby, Weiss, Blake, and Yang.

Characters

Trivia

  • Each volume has the same title as a musical theme of one of the main characters of Team RWBY:
    • The first volume shares the same name as Ruby's main theme, "Red Like Roses".
    • The second volume shares the same name of Weiss' main theme, "Mirror Mirror".
    • The third volume shares the same name as Blake's main theme, "From Shadows".
    • The fourth volume shares the same name as Yang's main theme, "I Burn".
  • According to Neath Oum's Twitter account on June 17th, 2017, he says he wrote a letter to his brother, but he decided to split up the letter into four parts.[2]
    • After the first volume was released, Homesha released a quote from Neath Oum to his late brother, Monty Oum.[3]
    • After the second volume was released, the second part of Neath's letter to Monty Oum.
      • "RWBY has been given a Japanese dub, adapted as a game and as a manga and has spread further worldwide."
    • After the third volume was released, the third part of Neath's letter to Monty Oum.
      • "Though you are no longer with us, your drive and vision inspired many, You will not be forgotten."
    • After the fourth was released, the fourth and final part of Neath's letter to Monty Oum.
      • "P.S. My daughter has become a RWBY fan :) She really likes Blake. ("neko no oneechan")"
  • The Manga anthologies are stated, by Kerry and Gray, to be "very much in tune with the show" and that "very minimal feedback had to be given on canon stuff". They explained the collaboration process in which as they got early versions of the stories and gave the artist feedback saying "oh this isn’t canon, do this instead" and mentions that a lot of the moments that they came up with for the books where things that they maybe could've shown if they had a little more time in the show. [4] Due to this, it is ambiguous as to whether the Anthologies are canon or not.
    • Miles Luna later describes the Manga Anthologies to be like "awesome fanfiction" that they loved and were happy to share with the fans. [5][6]
    • When asked if the RWBY and JNPR Manga Anthologies were to be considered canon in any way, Homesha stated, "Maybe, maybe not.", leaving it ambiguous. [7]
    • When asked if the RWBY Manga Anthology was considered canon to the main storyline, Homesha responded saying he had no idea. [8]

Image Gallery

Front Covers

Back Covers

Cover Images

Promotional Materials

Links

References

  1. ↑ Amazon
  2. ↑ Neath Oum's Twitter
  3. ↑ Homesha's Twitter
  4. ↑ Anime Expo 2018 - Viz Media Industry Panel - Kerry and Gray
  5. ↑ Shonen Jump Podcast 2018 - Miles
  6. ↑ Anime Expo: Viz Media Panel 2018 - Day 1 - July 5
  7. ↑ RWBY: Official Manga Anthology Twitter
  8. ↑ RWBY: Official Manga Anthology Twitter
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