Mangaka Musings 08/18/2024

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

By VIZ Media August 18, 2024

WITCH WATCH
Kenta Shinohara

Witch Watch Shinohara

I'm overwhelmed by the anime news. I look forward to enjoying the characters moving and speaking with all of you.

Akane-banashi
Takamasa Moue

Mm Akanebanashi Moue

I'm late, but congratulations to My Hero Academia! I looked up to that series so much.

Blue Box
Kouji Miura

Bluebox Miura

The series will be off next week. But there’ll be a one-shot in the Japanese magazine. Please check it out.

Kagurabachi
Takeru Hokazono

Mm Kagurabachi Takeru Hokazono

I bought an iPad and now I can work anywhere. So I was able to go to Okinawa to attend my big brother's wedding.

One Piece
Eiichiro Oda

One Piece Eiichirooda

The Mrs. Green Apple concert was so fun. The joy the three of them produce warms my heart!!

Sakamoto Days
Yuto Suzuki

Sakamotodays Suzuki

If I have the TV on, I can't help but watch the Olympics. Yoshizawa and Horikome, how dramatic can you make it?!

Me & Roboco
Shuhei Miyazaki

Roboko Miyazaki

I keep facing Roboco in Shogi Wars so many times that I've been elevated to 4-dan. That’s not what I wanted.

Mission: Yozakura Family
Hitsuji Gondaira

Yozakura Gondaira V2

I got to see a healthy Celine Dion and Kajimodo so it already feels like I won a million gold medals.

Jujutsu Kaisen
Gege Akutami

Ju Jutsu Kaisen

I put some sound effects on the Sukuna from page 4 and it turned into an ad for Sushizanmai.

Nue's Exorcist
Kota Kawae

Nues Exorcist Kawae

Sorry for being so late, but volume 5 is now on sale in Japan. Thank you!

Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi
Shoichi Usui

Mm Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi Shoichi Shirai

The Olympics are so exciting every day. A big hand of applause to all the athletes. Go Japan!

Hima-Ten!
Genki Ono

Mm Hima Ten Genki Ono

I don't have time for Splatoon lately and my aim died. Goodbye, my 52 gallon and splattershot.

Astro Royale
Ken Wakui

Mm Negaino Astro Wakui

It's summer break, so my kid is drawing pictures and running around the studio.

Undead Unluck
Yoshifumi Tozuka

Undeadunluck Tozuka

I swam in a pool for the first time in like 15 years. My feet are so heavy. Was it always this hard?

The Elusive Samurai
Yusei Matsui

Mm Tes Matsui

I've never broken or sprained a leg. I hope this continues and I can end my life never doing so.

Kill Blue
Tadatoshi Fujimaki

Mm Kill Blue Tadatoshi Fujimaki

They sent back a lot of art that they aren't using for the exhibit. Now I'm worried over whether it's actually happening or not.

Super Psychic Policeman Chojo
Shun Numa

Mm Chojo Senpai Shun Numa

I buy Calcium Parlor, one of the greatest beverages in the world, by the box.

Kyokuto Necromance
Fusai Naba

Mm Kyokuto Necromance Naba

I want to see people I haven't seen in a long time but then I remember how much weight I've gained. I need to lose weight first.

Psych House
Omusuke Kobayashi

Mm Psych House Kobayashi

Cheese slices are good all on their own! A good snack with soda.

Yokai Buster Murakami
Daiki Ihara

Mm Yokai Buster Daiki Ihara

I tossed my phone on my bed, and it bounced up and crashed onto the floor.