Career as a Manga Artist in India: Aparna Talks Passion, Pressure & Pay on The Backstories Podcast

New Podcast is Released by Animation Vibes: “Career as a Manga Artist in India” Featuring Aparna Chaurasia

Animation Vibes is thrilled to announce the release of a brand-new episode on The Backstories Podcast, now live on YouTube! In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Aparna Chaurasia, one of India’s rising manga artists, as she opens up about her journey, challenges, and triumphs in the world of manga creation.

Titled “TBP EP03 | Indian Manga Artist REVEALS the TRUTH About Manga Careers & MONEY in India! Ft. Aparna”, this episode dives deep into:

• Aparna’s early love for anime from the days of Cartoon Network and Animax
• Her turning point in 11th grade when she discovered animation as a career
• Competing in Japan’s Silent Manga auditions—twice!
• Creating The Soul Contract, a historic Indian manga
• Struggles of being an artist from a small town like Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh
• How she earned a 100% scholarship at Amity University through sheer academic dedication
• Her views on AI in art, traditional comics in India, and the dream of reaching Japan

This episode is more than just a conversation—it’s a story of following passion against the odds, the power of consistent effort, and how India is slowly carving its space in the global manga scene.

🎧 Watch now on Animation Vibes’ YouTube channel.
Don’t miss this raw, heartfelt, and incredibly motivational discussion.

Let Aparna’s journey inspire yours.