Mangaka Musings 03/12/23

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

By VIZ Media March 12, 2023

Blue Box
Kouji Miura

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It’s the second anniversary! I could never thank my readers enough. I would appreciate your continued support!

Sakamoto Days
Yuto Suzuki

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I can’t wait to ride on the new roller coaster at Fuji-Q. Someday I hope to go to amusement parks all around the world.

Mission: Yozakura Family
Hitsuji Gondaira

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I’m late to the party, but I’ve been moving around my house while doing Aurora’s penguin dance. So fun.

Me & Roboco
Shuhei Miyazaki

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While I reminisce about last year’s fishing season, the new season is about to begin! It’s stream-fishing time!

One Piece
Eiichiro Oda

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I got friendly again with all the musicians who contributed to the movie. What wonderful people!

WITCH WATCH
Kenta Shinohara

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Seriously drawing a random chapter that takes place in the middle of a manga you don’t know is a lot of fun. I recommend it.

Jujutsu Kaisen
Gege Akutami

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I think I was writing the word curse incorrectly, but I’m gonna pretend I didn’t notice anything.

Akane-banashi
Takamasa Moue

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I pulled the Tom and Jerry #1 at a raffle at my convenience store and won a large plushie!

The Ichinose Family’s Deadly Sins
Taizan5

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It’s March! Are we done with cold days? Please enjoy chapter 16!

Undead Unluck
Yoshifumi Tozuka

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A small body with a big gun and a far-off dream. But I loved Tetsuro, who was always nearby. Rest in peace.

The Elusive Samurai
Yusei Matsui

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Figuring out the actual ages is really hard in this era, especially since there's often no information about whether a child is by birth or adoption.

Mashle: Magic and Muscles
Hajime Komoto

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It’s been a year since the attack on Ukraine started. I pray for a peaceful world.

Fabricant 100
Daisuke Enoshima

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Considering the theme of this series, I made the highly confusing mistake of drawing the boss with six toes in chapter 10.

Ichigoki’s Under Control
Seiji Hayashi

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My friend invited me to participate in a Spartan race, so I started eating and drinking a ton. I just wanted a reason to say no!

Cipher Academy
Yuji Iwasaki

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I can’t believe I get to draw the murder-mystery game I saw on Pizza Radio and one of my favorite things, a darkroom.

Tokyo Demon Bride Story
Tadaichi Nakama

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My recent top foreign name that I want to say out loud is Murmagomedov. Second place is Giga Chikadze.

Ginka & Glüna
Shinpei Watanabe

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So many people who helped me out have one-shots in the bonus issue in Japan. Please check them out!