Mangaka Musings 11/04/2024

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

By VIZ Media November 04, 2024

The Elusive Samurai
Yusei Matsui

Mm Tes Matsui

I was surprised by how great the Elusive Samurai perfume is. This is definitely the official smell of the series!

Kagurabachi
Takeru Hokazono

Mm Kagurabachi Takeru Hokazono

When I did a little more digging, I found a good cafe and another good restaurant in my neighborhood. I plan to become a regular at both.

Shinobi Undercover
Ippon Takegushi

Mm Shinobi Undercover Takegushi

I added more air into my balance ball, but now it’s too stiff and I can’t balance as well.

Akane-banashi
Yuki Suenaga

Mm Akanebanashi Suenaga

I went to the Premium Ramen Festa. It was amazing! I hope they hold it next year too!

Sakamoto Days
Yuto Suzuki

Sakamotodays Suzuki

Recently I ate some Ie-type ramen for the first time in a while. It was super salty and delicious!

Ichi the Witch
Shiro Usazaki

Mm Ichithe Witch Usazaki

I often listen to ASMR while working. Lately I like the sound of chalk breaking.

Undead Unluck
Yoshifumi Tozuka

Undeadunluck Tozuka

Today I drew a person being cut in half for the first time in a while and thought, “Wow, this is messed up!”

Blue Box
Kouji Miura

Bluebox Miura

I had a dream where a certain mangaka was giving me advice. They were saying some good stuff.

Hima-Ten!
Genki Ono

Mm Hima Ten Genki Ono

The new episode of NOBROCK TV is so funny every week. And the sub channel is perfect for while I work.

Astro Royale
Ken Wakui

Mm Negaino Astro Wakui

My kid and I are hooked on Pokémon Frienda. I caught a Rayquaza!

Hakutaku
Kouki Ishikawa

Mm Hakutaku Ishikawa

My favorite one-shot manga of all time is “Apollo #0.” It makes me cry every time. Amazing!

Me & Roboco
Shuhei Miyazaki

Roboko Miyazaki

I’ve been sick for a while, so I haven’t been able to keep my routine and go to the public bath. Time to go!

Hunter x Hunter
Yoshihiro Togashi

Mm Hx H Togashi

I like hearing SMAP say my name, so I occasionally watch Furuhata Ninzaburo. To be accurate, I listen to it while I work.

Mission: Yozakura Family
Hitsuji Gondaira

Yozakura Gondaira V2

When you’re alone for a while, you start to even appreciate getting DMs and spam. That sucks.

Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi
Shoichi Usui

Mm Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi Shoichi Shirai

Volume 1 is now on sale in Japan! I included a bunch of extras, so please check it out!

Nue’s Exorcist
Kota Kawae

Nues Exorcist Kawae

A week before writing this comment was a wonderful day where you could smell the orange-colored olive blooms outside.

Super Psychic Policeman Chojo
Shun Numa

Mm Chojo Senpai Shun Numa

For the first time in a week, I’ll be meeting with my editor who’s been playing Danganronpa 2 and talking up Tsumiki.

Kill Blue
Tadatoshi Fujimaki

Mm Kill Blue Tadatoshi Fujimaki

Orb: On the Movements of the Earth is amazing. I was overcome by so many emotions when I finished it and couldn’t control my tears.

Yokai Buster Murakami
Daiki Ihara

Mm Yokai Buster Daiki Ihara

Drinking fruit Calpis cut with milk before bed is just about the only joy in life I have!