Rejection of Manga AI images

[Kerstin34031524d114]

Hello, a question about AI images on the subject of "Manga / Anime". I had a complete series of about 50 images rejected, not a single one was accepted. It can't be the number of fingers etc. Now an acquaintance said that Adobe has stipulated that manga AI images are generally not accepted due to legal problems. Is that true? Because I can find manga images in the image pool. However, they are not explicitly described with the word manga. So before I start looking for quality problems, I'll ask whether I can save myself the trouble in general. Thank you very much.

[Abambo · Accepted solution]

If they were refused for IP reason, that could be true. If it was quality there is a quality issue (may be the fingers … may be the legs, maybe a different flaw).

[George_F]

I agree with @Abambo , it depends on what the rejection reason that Adobe gave you was.  Feel free to post a few of the images for a peer review if you'd like a fresh perspective 🙂

[Kerstin34031524d114]

ah, thanks. the rejection said "quality problem" (which can be anything). Then it probably won't be a legal problem and I can save the pictures. Thanks for now. I will upload pictures for further questions.

[Abambo]

Quality issues is not IP violation. Post one or two at the size and quality as submitted, and we will have a look into that.

[Fatima_636]

agreed

[Fatima_636]

Yes, I think Adobe might be stricter when the word ‘manga’ is used, because of copyright risks. But anime-style art that isn’t tied to a specific series seems fine.

[Fatima_636]

One thing I’ve found useful in InDesign is setting the document binding direction to right-to-left when working on panel-based layouts. It keeps page turns and text flow consistent, especially if you’re designing for digital export. Using master pages also helps maintain panel alignment and spacing across multiple pages.

As an example, Japanese comics often rely on this flow — some series even switch between simple gag panels and full action spreads on the turn of a page. I actually put together a short manga panel layouts guide and how the same principles can be applied in design projects.

Do you think panel storytelling loses some impact when layouts are flipped for Western readers?