Mangaka Musings 07/28/2024

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

By VIZ Media July 28, 2024

My Hero Academia
Kohei Horikoshi

My Hero Horikoshi

It’s the tenth anniversary of My Hero, thanks to all of you! There’s only a little more left, so please stick around till the end!!

Astro Royale
Ken Wakui

Mm Negaino Astro Wakui

To all my readers, thank you so much for the mail and presents. They give me a huge boost! ^^

Akane-banashi
Takamasa Moue

Mm Akanebanashi Moue

The summer is all about dinosaurs! That’s the type of kid I was. Right now, the summer is all about dinosaurs! That’s the type of adult I am.

Sakamoto Days
Yuto Suzuki

Sakamotodays Suzuki

The volume coming out in August in Japan has Haruma on the cover. Please look for it in your local bookstore!

Kagurabachi
Takeru Hokazono

Mm Kagurabachi Takeru Hokazono

The camerawork in Arcane was so fun, and I can’t wait till season 2. I want to watch The Boys soon too.

Blue Box
Kouji Miura

Bluebox Miura

I was able to order some limited-edition cookies online and can’t wait until they arrive. The most exciting thing during a serialization is eating food.

Hima-Ten!
Genki Ono

Mm Hima Ten Genki Ono

I’m bad at author comments. If I could, I wouldn’t talk at all.

Jujutsu Kaisen
Gege Akutami

Ju Jutsu Kaisen

I can’t find the Dementus sticker I got during a research trip. Sadness.

Nue’s Exorcist
Kota Kawae

Nues Exorcist Kawae

They’re selling the Tomita tsukemen noodles at 7-Eleven, and summer is officially here.

Me & Roboco
Shuhei Miyazaki

Roboko Miyazaki

I played Roboco on Shogi Wars! I kicked her butt and got her! You all should beat her too!

Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi
Shoichi Usui

Mm Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi Shoichi Shirai

Lately I’ve been filling the bathtub when I wash myself after I complete each chapter. So relaxing.

WITCH WATCH
Kenta Shinohara

Witch Watch Shinohara

I know being a watch collector is bad news, so I’ve avoided watches my whole life, but I’m starting to become interested. Uh-oh.

Mission: Yozakura Family
Hitsuji Gondaira

Yozakura Gondaira V2

I’ve been playing Nausicaa by pretending Ume mints are Chico nuts. I’ve learned there’s a good variety of flavors.

Kill Blue
Tadatoshi Fujimaki

Mm Kill Blue Tadatoshi Fujimaki

On a really windy day, a drone beetle got caught in a whirlwind on my balcony and was spinning in circles.

Super Psychic Policeman Chojo
Shun Numa

Mm Chojo Senpai Shun Numa

I was looking into a song that went like “I became a caaaaaat,” and the name of the song was “Cat.”

The Elusive Samurai
Yusei Matsui

Mm Tes Matsui

There’s a site called Sanbyo Keigo (Polite Language in Three Seconds), and putting Akiie’s dialogue in there is a lot of fun. It comes out so neat and polite.

Undead Unluck
Yoshifumi Tozuka

Undeadunluck Tozuka

I’ve been sleeping on a mat called AIR ever since the series started. My back is in great shape. Amazing!

Kyokuto Necromance
Fusai Naba

Mm Kyokuto Necromance Naba

Some people assume I’m middle-aged and are surprised when they meet me, but I’m young and hip.

Psych House
Omusuke Kobayashi

Mm Psych House Kobayashi

The two mouth infections I got at once have finally healed, and I can really enjoy food again. I’m so happy.

Yokai Buster Murakami
Daiki Ihara

Mm Yokai Buster Daiki Ihara

I don’t like you, AC, but I can’t live without you. What can I do about this relationship…? Sigh