Mangaka Musings 09/22/2024

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

By VIZ Media September 22, 2024

Hakutaku
Kouki Ishikawa

Mm Hakutaku Ishikawa

I’m aware I’ve betrayed the god of manga three times already and will act as if I won’t get another chance. So happy for the serialization!

Shinobi Undercover
Ippon Takegushi

Mm Shinobi Undercover Takegushi

Because my name is Ippon (one point), it’s like I always get one point no matter how weird my comments are here.

Me & Roboco
Shuhei Miyazaki

Roboko Miyazaki

Fly-fishing season is ending! I need to sneak past my editor and get some fishing in!

Mission: Yozakura Family
Hitsuji Gondaira

Yozakura Gondaira V2

Salonpas must be coping under pressure since everyone thinks they work on everything. But I still always use them.

Sakamoto Days
Yuto Suzuki

Sakamotodays Suzuki

I want to figure out how to go to full digital production. I know it’ll be faster once I get used to it, but I can’t get the timing figured out.

One Piece
Eiichiro Oda

One Piece Eiichirooda

I saw the play Love in Action starring Jun Matsumoto and Naoto Takenaka. So that’s what it’s all about! It was amazing!

Blue Box
Kouji Miura

Bluebox Miura

I went to the anime premiere. Amazing! Amazing! Amaaaaazing! Thank you to everyone who worked on it.

Jujutsu Kaisen
Gege Akutami

Ju Jutsu Kaisen

Regarding conflict of interest, apparently you have to check out the conditional clause of article 57 of the Basic Rules on the Duties of Practicing Attorneys.

Ichi the Witch
Shiro Usazaki

Mm Ichithe Witch Usazaki

I’m doing this project fully digitally. I even got a standing desk. I’m ready!

The Elusive Samurai
Yusei Matsui

Mm Tes Matsui

At my home in Animal Crossing, I’m always playing the song “K.K. Cruisin’.” Iyash!!

Kagurabachi
Takeru Hokazono

Mm Kagurabachi Takeru Hokazono

The black sugar version of Takenoko no Sato candy is supergood, and episode 9 of The Elusive Samurai anime was amazing.

Hima-Ten!
Genki Ono

Mm Hima Ten Genki Ono

I like that Shonen Jump doesn’t have bikini-girl sections in it, but I also like bikini-girl sections.

WITCH WATCH
Kenta Shinohara

Witch Watch Shinohara

My daughter is hooked on Dozle videos and watches them every day. Seems like she really likes Qnly-san.

Akane-banashi
Yuki Suenaga

Mm Akanebanashi Suenaga

I went to Sunset Live. Music! Ocean! Beer! Talk about summer!

Astro Royale
Ken Wakui

Mm Negaino Astro Wakui

Last One Standing 3 was great again. I laughed so hard at the “getting pissed but still complimenting” bit.

Nue’s Exorcist
Kota Kawae

Nues Exorcist Kawae

I was planning to draw the characters in swimsuits if I got a color page in the summer, but it never happened…

Kill Blue
Tadatoshi Fujimaki

Mm Kill Blue Tadatoshi Fujimaki

I had to get rid of the copy machine I had for years. Thank you so much. I’ll never forget you. I can’t remember the make and model though…

Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi
Shoichi Usui

Mm Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi Shoichi Shirai

I enjoy playing some old music videos I like during work and then discussing them with my staff.

Super Psychic Policeman Chojo
Shun Numa

Mm Chojo Senpai Shun Numa

Turns out that gorillas don’t actually eat many bananas. Donkey Kong has really done a number on us.

Undead Unluck
Yoshifumi Tozuka

Undeadunluck Tozuka

The earphones I always use fell out of the case, and I lost one. Please turn up!

Yokai Buster Murakami
Daiki Ihara

Mm Yokai Buster Daiki Ihara

The chocolate monaka I bought was the exact same size as my smartphone. Is it a coincidence? I loved it.