Mangaka Musings 04/09/2023

Thoughts from the mangaka about their manga, lives, and other random things.

By VIZ Media April 09, 2023

Tenmaku Cinema
Yuto Tsukuda

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We got another series! Please enjoy this journey with Shinichi and Tenmaku!

Shun Saeki

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I can't believe we were able to return to this battlefield. I’ll do my best to make the art as good as it can be!

Blue Box
Kouji Miura

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I lent my umbrella to a family, but when they opened it, some scissors fell out. Why? I’m so sorry...

WITCH WATCH
Kenta Shinohara

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LA PERFECT’s impressions are the best! I can’t believe they can even copy Mister.

Undead Unluck
Yoshifumi Tozuka

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I love the music from Gundam F91: Formula Report 0122. The Act 1 battle theme is my favorite.

One Piece
Eiichiro Oda

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It’s the first time in three years that I had a strawberry-picking barbeque! And I got a Galarian Zapdos through a lucky trade! What a happy day.

Mashle: Magic and Muscles
Hajime Komoto

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I love tracksuits! And I love sandals! I'm happy that it’s sandals season.

Jujutsu Kaisen
Gege Akutami

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A perfect sphere can be made with the ellipse tool by pressing shift while dragging the shape out.

Akane-banashi
Takamasa Moue

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I'm expecting great things from FC Tokyo's Bangnagande, who was selected for the Japanese national team!

Sakamoto Days
Yuto Suzuki

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I bought AirPods. The noise canceling is amazing but wearing them constantly makes me tired.

The Elusive Samurai
Yusei Matsui

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I'm trying to create a Takauji Ashikaga who is the coolest, creepiest, and closest to the real thing.

Me & Roboco
Shuhei Miyazaki

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I love Daiji Morohoshi Sensei’s “Shiori and Shimiko” series! I’m nowhere near close, but please read this chapter.

Cipher Academy
Yuji Iwasaki

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I enjoy poker in manga and on TV, but whether I'm watching it or drawing it, I can’t follow. (LOL)

The Ichinose Family's Deadly Sins
Taizan5

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Lately there are hot days and cold days. Please enjoy chapter 20.

Mission: Yozakura Family
Hitsuji Gondaira

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Both Japan and other countries were so amazing for the world championship! This year’s MVP was Kévin Aymoz at the kiss and cry!!

Ichigoki's Under Control
Seiji Hayashi

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There was a night I decided that I would chew omasum like gum. I wish I had chosen marucho (small intestine) instead.

Fabricant 100
Daisuke Enoshima

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When I’m on the phone with my editor, my cat gets surprised that their owner can actually talk and starts to meow.

Ginka & Glüna
Shinpei Watanabe

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To those who supported me, those who sent me letters, and those you read my manga, thank you!!

Gokurakugai
Yuto Sano

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I got hospitalized out of the blue and I caused so much trouble for everyone. I’m terribly sorry... But I’m good now! Volume 2 is coming out in Japan! Please check it out!

Seraph of the End
Takaya Kagami

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Pollen is intense. I can’t dry my futon very often.

World Trigger
Daisuke Ashihara

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I’m taking a break next issue to work on the Japanese tanko. Thank you for participating in the Twitter special event and for the Valentine’s gifts.

Twin Star Exorcist
Yoshiaki Sukeno

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Gabura had the most chapters and fighting scenes in this series. It makes me emotional.

Blue Exorcist
Kazue Kato

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Because of all the backgrounds, I needed two months off. I nearly didn’t make it even with two extra months.

Show-ha Shoten!
Takeshi Obata

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I’m so happy there’s a new sweet potato dessert store that opened nearby.