Mangaka Musings 05/24/2020

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

By Jeric Llanes May 24, 2020

Jujutsu Kaisen
Gege Akutami

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I said Kanegon when I meant to say Booska! And people actually saw me do it! Anyway, I’ll still work really hard in year three of this series!

Time Paradox Ghostwriter
Kenji Ichima

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I’m so grateful that Jump is generous enough to let a series like this run!!

Yugen’s All-Ghouls Classroom
Yuto Tsukuda

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I’m spending my time slowly doing the prep work for a new series. I’m thrilled to be back in Jump!

Shun Saeki

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This is my first work using Clip Studio and a new pen. I’m excited to see how it prints.

Black Clover
Yūki Tabata

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Congratulations to Gotouge Sensei!! Once things have calmed down, please come over to play with my daughter and my dog.

One Piece
Eiichiro Oda

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The Line Creators Collaboration! I’ve really been looking forward to this! Enjoy!

The Promised Neverland
Kaiu Shirai

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The Taiga Drama Kirin ga Kuru is really great. I just really want them to overcome all their difficulties! I love it.

Mashle: Magic and Muscles
Hajime Komoto

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Natto, okra, tororo and okra! Okra, natto, tororo and okra! Okra okra okra!

Haikyu!!
Haruichi Furudate

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It feels weird to think that I was in Brazil a year ago. I hope everyone’s staying healthy!

Bone Collection
Jun Kirarazaka

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I drink tons of carbonated water every day. It wakes me up when I’m feeling sleepy.

My Hero Academia
Kohei Horikoshi

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I’ve switched to doing the final touches digitally since page 19 of the last chapter. I’ll work hard to get used to it soon.

Dr. STONE
Boichi

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Sometimes I think it can’t be real that I’m in Jump. Maybe I’m dreaming?

Mission: Yozakura Family
Hitsuji Gondaira

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The way Mike’s mouth moves when he sings “My Way” in Sing seems so real that I get emotional.

Moriking
Tomohiro Hasegawa

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I was building a super sento public bath on my island, and then my week off was suddenly over. What a terrifying game.

Chainsaw Man
Tatsuki Fujimoto

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I’m really looking forward to part 2 of To Your Eternity. The new volume of Hashikko Ensemble was great too.

We Never Learn
Taishi Tsutsui

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For some reason I’ve recently gotten into the habit of trading videos and doing muscle competitions with my brother. It’s pretty fun.

Undead Unluck
Yoshifumi Tozuka

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I was having a Zoom meeting with my editor when I noticed my terrible facial hair. I shaved right after.

ACT-AGE
Tatsuya Matsuki

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I just need a bicycle I can socially distance on and all my hobby needs will be met.

Mitama Security: Spirit Busters
Tsurun Hatomune

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I just want to play sports with a ball. Even a kendama is fine! Okay, I’ll do kendama.

Agravity Boys
Atsushi Nakamura

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I’m a bit late to the party, but I’m addicted to tapioca drinks. The Okinawan kokuto black sugar drink is delicious!

Guardian of the Witch
Asahi Sakano

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To my assistants, you guys are so talented and hardworking that I’m thankful every day! Thanks so much!