STRAYARTIST Scenario Notes
I used to create a rough, amateurish manga called STRAYARTIST, but I’ve recently started thinking about making it properly (the reason behind this is quite complicated).
I still don’t really know how to go about it, but I’ve begun making small adjustments here and there.
First, I need to practice drawing. I also plan to start by creating rough storyboards for the content.
I have already written out the script in a rough form—covering all 14 episodes plus some extras—but it’s still too weak as a complete screenplay. So, I intend to study storytelling techniques and revise it extensively.
Today’s Note
I heard from someone I deeply respect that “sticking to classic storytelling is important.”
So, I want to jot down some parts of my script where I have consciously incorporated that principle.
I also drew an illustration of the protagonist’s wing imagery (as an eye-catching visual), so this note is related to that.
This jumps straight into Episode 12 (which is essentially the final boss battle).
This is purely a personal note, not meant to entertain anyone else.
How should I write this…? I’m figuring it out as I go.
Characters
- Protagonist: Nozomu (Right-Hand Device)
- Partner: Harmoni (Support AI)
- Allied Forces Commander: Sylvette (Name might change)
Scene
The Allied Forces and the Enemy Forces are clashing.
Protagonist
- Weak from exhaustion and told to stay back.
- Proposes integrating his AI partner into a machine.
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Partner - Smirks nervously while saying, “You thought this through… but it’s reckless.”
- Since it’s a program, it can enter the machine’s system.
↓ - From inside, it calls out, “I’ve initialized the Dirac equation!”
- Protagonist: (Good, my partner gets it.)
(Dirac equation describes quantum spectra.)
- Using the device’s computational power, they manipulate the quantum spin network, causing an expanding mesh-like pattern.
- This erupts into the protagonist’s wings—”The Wings of Technology.”
↓ - Enemy forces hesitate.
- “Shoot him down!”
- The protagonist, who had been somewhat of a burden, suddenly becomes a powerful frontline attacker, boosting the morale of the Allied Forces.
- Commander: “All soldiers, cover him!”
Callback to Episode 4
In the training arc, the protagonist had a scene where he “created (drew) a space-faring ship” in front of his instructor, launching it through the ceiling.
The narration at that time said:
“Unlimited imagination can even soar through the skies!”
This scene serves as the payoff for that foreshadowing.
Additional Notes (1/20 Update)
- The protagonist is a physics major specialized in astrophysics.
- His battle strategies incorporate that knowledge.
- To make it more understandable, I included references to NASA, KAGRA, etc.
(For example: “If you don’t get it, go learn from NASA. That’s your field of expertise, right?”)
Visual Concept
- Since the AI partner is depicted as a fairy-like entity, the idea of “absorbing” it into himself creates the “becoming wings” visual effect.
Classic Storytelling Elements
- Final boss battle: The protagonist merges with their partner.
- The protagonist’s mecha (or device) gains wings (limit break).
- The struggling Allied Forces rally behind the protagonist’s awakening.
I’ve packed in quite a lot of classic tropes.
Now that I think about it, the entire climax feels very by-the-book.
Or rather, the whole script itself might be a collection of classic storytelling beats.
Whether it’s actually interesting—I wouldn’t know until I show it to readers.
Closing Thoughts
This ended up sounding like a presentation, but there’s no particular conclusion to this note.
I just wanted to remind myself:
“Classic, tried-and-true story structures are important.”