Mangaka Musings 08/25/2024

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

By VIZ Media August 25, 2024

Jujutsu Kaisen
Gege Akutami

Ju Jutsu Kaisen

I’m putting all meanings into the word “Chronicle.” Areeeeeeeenaaaaaaaa!!

Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi
Shoichi Usui

Mm Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi Shoichi Shirai

I bought a copy machine and sent out a scan. So convenient! I’m a caveman.

Mission: Yozakura Family
Hitsuji Gondaira

Yozakura Gondaira V2

I feel more alive by not using bug spray and getting bitten like crazy. I’m so itchy.

Akane-banashi
Yuki Suenaga

Mm Akanebanashi Suenaga

Tokyo Swindlers on Netflix was so good! ToyoEtsu’s Harrison character was the best!

One Piece
Eiichiro Oda

One Piece Eiichirooda

I love NOBROCK TV, and they’re doing a collabo with One Piece! I’m so happy! It’s only available for a limited time, so please check it out while you can!

Sakamoto Days
Yuto Suzuki

Sakamotodays Suzuki

They’ll be doing an Andrew Wyeth exhibit in Kyoto in September. His art is so cool, I highly recommend it.

Me & Roboco
Shuhei Miyazaki

Roboko Miyazaki

Nagase 9-dan has become the challenger for the Ouza title! I’m rooting for him! I want to go and watch.

Kagurabachi
Takeru Hokazono

Mm Kagurabachi Takeru Hokazono

During Obon break, I drank a beer on the Shinkansen for the first time in a while. It made me very happy.

WITCH WATCH
Kenta Shinohara

Witch Watch Shinohara

I participated in the serialization ceremony. It was only for a short time, but I got to talk to a lot of the creators. It was so fun.

Kill Blue
Tadatoshi Fujimaki

Mm Kill Blue Tadatoshi Fujimaki

Neguse.’s song is so good. Thank you so much for collaborating with us!

Hima-Ten!
Genki Ono

Mm Hima Ten Genki Ono

So many are graduating from Hinatazaka that it hurts, but I’ll be rooting for their next activities.

Nue’s Exorcist
Kota Kawae

Nues Exorcist Kawae

I visited Tokyo. I love the Seijo Ishii store, and there was one right by my hotel. I was so happy.

The Elusive Samurai
Yusei Matsui

Mm Tes Matsui

When you visit historical sites, follow the rules and drop some money on the local economy (warning in advance).

Astro Royale
Ken Wakui

Mm Negaino Astro Wakui

I like The Bachelor on Amazon Prime. I always have a favorite, and I enjoy watching the series.

Undead Unluck
Yoshifumi Tozuka

Undeadunluck Tozuka

Undead Unluck Union Arena cards are now available! Fuuko and Andy have abilities right out of the series and are so fun to play!

Super Psychic Policeman Chojo
Shun Numa

Mm Chojo Senpai Shun Numa

I replaced the AC unit for my office that broke during the Obon break, and now I have two tatami’s worth more power!

Kyokuto Necromance
Fusai Naba

Mm Kyokuto Necromance Naba

Thank you so much for the fan mail and support. They help when I’m feeling down. I’m very grateful.

Psych House
Omusuke Kobayashi

Mm Psych House Kobayashi

I take off my glasses, pick up the eye drops and open the lid, and then try to take my glasses off again. Hilarious.

Yokai Buster Murakami
Daiki Ihara

Mm Yokai Buster Daiki Ihara

I wonder if putting the author name that’s at the end of each author comment in the front will make it disappear from the end. I’ll try it out.