Mangaka Musings 10/20/2024

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

By VIZ Media October 20, 2024

Sakamoto Days
Yuto Suzuki

Sakamotodays Suzuki

I’m addicted to liver and chives lately. I think my sense of taste has changed—I even like bitter melon now.

Ichi the Witch
Shiro Usazaki

Mm Ichithe Witch Usazaki

I have never figured out the timing for changing my pen tip from the days I was drawing traditional.

Nue’s Exorcist
Kota Kawae

Nues Exorcist Kawae

That feeling of excitement over how the weather is becoming comfortable—I’m feeling that right now.

Akane-banashi
Yuki Suenaga

Mm Akanebanashi Suenaga

I watched The Queen of Villains. The wrestling scenes were amazing. Loved it!

One Piece
Eiichiro Oda

One Piece Eiichirooda

To relax after finishing the chapter, I started watching the morning drama show Omusubi. Love their catchphrase “Taberi!” It’s so cheerful!

The Elusive Samurai
Yusei Matsui

Mm Tes Matsui

I just now realized the Kinmokusei classic song “Saraba” is about walking home in the morning. Who are they singing about…?

Undead Unluck
Yoshifumi Tozuka

Undeadunluck Tozuka

I talked to the owner of the cafe about manga during closing time. It made me once again realize that manga is a wonderful thing.

Blue Box
Kouji Miura

Bluebox Miura

My physical therapist was telling me that my legs fidgeting is good for my health, so I’m pounding the ground at home.

Hakutaku
Kouki Ishikawa

Mm Hakutaku Ishikawa

They’re doing Ponpoko24 this year once again! Yay! Can’t wait! This rocks!!!!

Mission: Yozakura Family
Hitsuji Gondaira

Yozakura Gondaira V2

I got a gyroscope toy for my birthday. That’s one of the best toys in the world.

Shinobi Undercover
Ippon Takegushi

Mm Shinobi Undercover Takegushi

I’m not sure at what level of pain I’m supposed to raise my hand at the dentist. It hurt.

Hima-Ten!
Genki Ono

Mm Hima Ten Genki Ono

I’m drinking the yuzu and citrus tea at Starbucks every day. It’s perfect and kind on my tummy.

Kagurabachi
Takeru Hokazono

Mm Kagurabachi Takeru Hokazono

The Dandadan opening song is awesome! I love everything about “Otonoke,” including the cover design.

Hunter x Hunter
Yoshihiro Togashi

Mm Hx H Togashi

Sailor Moon Musical by Nogizaka, Hunter x Hunter, Romeo and Juliet, The Rose of Versailles… Theater has provided me so much energy.

Me & Roboco
Shuhei Miyazaki

Roboko Miyazaki

I created this chapter while remembering all the trials I had to overcome to submit my storyboards!

Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi
Shoichi Usui

Mm Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi Shoichi Shirai

I found a delicious karaage-bento place in my neighborhood. Lucky!!

WITCH WATCH
Kenta Shinohara

Witch Watch Shinohara

I hope the guy who always tosses an empty black coffee can in front of my house gets caught in the rain and soaked.

Astro Royale
Ken Wakui

Mm Negaino Astro Wakui

Volume 2 just came out in Japan, and I’m already hard at work on volume 3. So fast!

Kill Blue
Tadatoshi Fujimaki

Mm Kill Blue Tadatoshi Fujimaki

We’re playing Bakido on heavy rotation at the studio. Sometimes something similar gets snuck into the background art.

Super Psychic Policeman Chojo
Shun Numa

Mm Chojo Senpai Shun Numa

After finishing the chapter, I checked my temperature, and it was over 100. I need to get stronger.

Yokai Buster Murakami
Daiki Ihara

Mm Yokai Buster Daiki Ihara

Thank you for reading every week, Grandma! I love the sweets you send me from the countryside!