Mangaka Musings 03/03/2024

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

By VIZ Media March 03, 2024

Akane-banashi
Takamasa Moue

Mm Akanebanashi Moue

I don’t know a ton about Gundam, but lately I’ve been watching a lot of Gundam model painting videos.

Me & Roboco
Shuhei Miyazaki

Roboko Miyazaki

I’m hooked on these bath salts that make you sweat a lot, and I’m in the bath as much as Shizuka-chan lately. Fizz.

Kagurabachi
Takeru Hokazono

Mm Kagurabachi Takeru Hokazono

I’m happy how it’s slowly starting to warm up. I’ll be getting more aggressive with my walks from now on.

Kill Blue
Tadatoshi Fujimaki

Mm Kill Blue Tadatoshi Fujimaki

I was enjoying convenience store oden with beer and watching Chikawa, and I started thinking how I was completely off work.

One Piece
Eiichiro Oda

One Piece Eiichirooda

I went to Shibuya to learn the greatness of monjayaki, but sadly every place was packed. It’s that popular?!

Blue Box
Kouji Miura

Bluebox Miura

Volume 14 is now on sale in Japan! Look for the two of them and a sunset. Please check it out!

Jujutsu Kaisen
Gege Akutami

Ju Jutsu Kaisen

Since I’ve switched to digital, I’m getting a callus on the middle of my thumb, but I don’t understand how.

Super Psychic Policeman Chojo
Shun Numa

Mm Chojo Senpai Shun Numa

This is a tradition from my previous series, but while I ink, I’ve finished Legend of the Galactic Heroes OVA Honden and Gaiden, and also the TV series Die Neue These.

Sakamoto Days
Yuto Suzuki

Sakamotodays Suzuki

Thank you so much for sending me fan art for my project! Expect to see the best work soon!

Dear Anemone
Rin Matsui

Mm Dear Anemone Rin Matsui

There’s an official promotional video on YouTube, so please give it a look. It’s scary and cool!

WITCH WATCH
Kenta Shinohara

Witch Watch Shinohara

I was asked to create the cover for Nobuyuki Sakuma-san’s radio-program book. It’s now on sale in Japan!

Undead Unluck
Yoshifumi Tozuka

Undeadunluck Tozuka

I had some errors and couldn’t work, but I got through it thanks to support from the editorial department. Thank you!

Mission: Yozakura Family
Hitsuji Gondaira

Yozakura Gondaira V2

I really need to get over my dumb need to check the water faucet and stove so many times before leaving the house. It never ends.

The Elusive Samurai
Yusei Matsui

Yusei Matsui

I think I participated in two time capsules when I was a kid, but I’ve never gotten them back. Not that I need them.

Nue’s Exorcist
Kota Kawae

Nues Exorcist Kawae

I am very sorry—last week there a rather large art error. I will make sure to be more careful in the future!

Green Green Greens
Kento Terasaka

Mm Greengreengreens Kentateresaka

Welcome back, Shindo Sensei!!! We’ve all been waiting for your return!

MamaYuyu
Yoshihiko Hayashi

Mm Mama Yuyu Hayashi

The strawberry Kit Kat flavor is delicious and highly recommended. The one with the adult sweetness level.

Shadow Eliminators
Kento Amemiya

Mm Shadow Eliminators Kento Amemiya

My poor lifestyle caught up with me, and I got sick. But there was a cat special on TV, so now I feel a little better.

Two on Ice
Elck Itsumo

Mm Twoon Ice Elck Itsumo

I watched all the old Zao episodes. I love the Song one. Entertainers are amazing.

RuriDragon
Masaoki Shindo

Mm Ruridragon Shindo

I tried really hard on my first chapter in a long time, and the art is a little different. It’ll go back to normal soon. I’m overwhelmed with emotion right now.

Gokurakugai
Yuto Sano

Mm Gokurakugai Sano

Long time no see. Sorry for the wait. It would make me happy if you’d give my series a read!

Show-ha Shoten!
Takeshi Obata

Platinum End Obata

Thanks to years of drawing on paper, I can now reach into the bag and pull out the exact number of sheets I need just by touch.

World Trigger
Daisuke Ashihara

World Trigger Final

I’ll be taking next month off to work on graphic novel art and other stuff. I’m late on this, but thank you for all the New Year’s cards and gifts!

Twin Star Exorcists
Yoshiaki Sukeno

Twin Stars Sukeno

Drawing this week’s chapter made me re-realize that we’re actually heading toward the end of the story.

Seraph of the End
Takaya Kagami

Seraph Takaya

My editor is changing! Thank you for everything, Kasai-san! Welcome to the team, Okayama-san!