It varies. Some manga artists watch the anime to see how their vision is translated and to get feedback. Others might avoid it to maintain their own creative independence and not be influenced by the adaptation.
Some do, but it depends. Some authors are really interested in seeing how their creations are brought to life on the screen, while others might be too busy with new projects to pay much attention.
It varies. Some manga writers are very interested in seeing how their work is brought to life on the screen and might watch closely. Others might not have the time or might be nervous about how it's adapted and prefer to stay away.
It usually happens when the manga gains a lot of popularity and catches the attention of anime producers. They see the potential for a successful adaptation and start the process.
Sure. Manga artists have a major impact. Their style, story concepts, and character developments guide the anime production team. Also, their popularity can attract viewers to the anime.
Often they do. Having assistants allows the artist to focus on key aspects like storyboarding and final touches while the assistants handle tasks like inking and background details.
Yes, many do. Some prefer the feel and control of traditional drawing on paper.
Not usually. Most manga artists have to struggle and work hard for a decent income. Only a few top ones become really wealthy.
Most manga artists commonly use A4 size paper. It's a standard and convenient choice for their work.
Manga artists use a mix of traditional and digital stuff. Traditional tools include various types of pens for different line widths, colored pencils for shading, and special manga paper. In the digital realm, they might use software like Photoshop or Clip Studio Paint along with a pressure-sensitive drawing tablet to create their art.
Not all do. Some anime make significant changes to the story or characters from the manga.