Mangaka Musings 09/16/2024

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

By VIZ Media September 16, 2024

Shinobi Undercover
Ippon Takegushi

Mm Shinobi Undercover Takegushi

I’ll do my very best to make a fun series! Thanks for the support!

Santa Mitarashi

Mm Shinobi Undercover Mitarashi

The days of including lots of “!” to get the exact right word count have begun!!!!!

Ichi the Witch
Osamu Nishi

Mm Ichithe Witch Osamu

I love Princess Mononoke. And Totoro too. I just love big trees.

The Elusive Samurai
Yusei Matsui

Mm Tes Matsui

I’m having Nitta Yoshisada say things that I always wondered about as a kid. Whatever the truth, skepticism is important.

WITCH WATCH
Kenta Shinohara

Witch Watch Shinohara

The bonus stickers in volume 18 are supercute, so I asked for a bunch. What a joy!

Jujutsu Kaisen
Gege Akutami

Ju Jutsu Kaisen

I’ve never created a final chapter, so even though it’s the end, it feels fresh.

One Piece
Eiichiro Oda

One Piece Eiichirooda

I was all depressed cuz I couldn’t get delivery anymore from this delicious tonkatsu place, but then I found one that’s just as good!

Hima-Ten!
Genki Ono

Mm Hima Ten Genki Ono

The Hiroyuki Higashi Detabi show is over. I’ve lost one of my enjoyments of the week.

Me & Roboco
Shuhei Miyazaki

Roboko Miyazaki

I changed my glasses for the first time in like ten years, and now I can see super well!

Kagurabachi
Takeru Hokazono

Mm Kagurabachi Takeru Hokazono

I love the time spent at rest stops during trips. That’s the time when I’m not thinking about anything. I need to go on a trip!

Blue Box
Kouji Miura

Bluebox Miura

With my cat, some days I say “You’re so big.” And some days I say “You’re so long.” What a cutie.

Sakamoto Days
Yuto Suzuki

Sakamotodays Suzuki

The typhoon knocked my assistant’s computer out. Who knew about this downside to the digital process?

Akane-banashi
Takamasa Moue

Mm Akanebanashi Moue

I went to a Nogizaka46 concert! I was overwhelmed by the power of the fans and idol singers.

Mission: Yozakura Family
Hitsuji Gondaira

Yozakura Gondaira V2

The newly redesigned currency bills are looking good. I like all the security features. Saburo Shiba is my fave. His mustache is cute.

Astro Royale
Ken Wakui

Mm Negaino Astro Wakui

I cut off the hair that was reaching my shoulders. Now I’m much cooler, and my hair is easier to wash!

Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi
Shoichi Usui

Mm Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi Shoichi Shirai

My friend made a Kiyoshi bobblehead doll and sent it to me. I was so happy!

Nue’s Exorcist
Kota Kawae

Nues Exorcist Kawae

I am overwhelmed that I was able to talk with my idol Fujimaki Sensei and the fact that he spoke well of my work.

Super Psychic Policeman Chojo
Shun Numa

Mm Chojo Senpai Shun Numa

I’m a little late, but I want to thank everyone who voted for me for the Tsugi ni Kuru manga award.

Kill Blue
Tadatoshi Fujimaki

Mm Kill Blue Tadatoshi Fujimaki

Someone I knew from an old job said hi to me, but I didn’t remember them. I remembered later. I’m so sorry.

Undead Unluck
Yoshifumi Tozuka

Undeadunluck Tozuka

I made a Union Arena deck and played against my editor! Red Andy and Fuuko style is fun! Shen is so strong!

Yokai Buster Murakami
Daiki Ihara

Mm Yokai Buster Daiki Ihara

Change names in RPGs to Kanezuru (sugar daddy), and everyone will seem terrible. Give it a try.