Mangaka Musings 06/09/2024

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

By VIZ Media June 09, 2024

Jujutsu Kaisen
Gege Akutami

Ju Jutsu Kaisen

I got sick and have been having weird symptoms. Sorry for all the trouble I’ve been causing.

Astro Royale
Ken Wakui

Mm Negaino Astro Wakui

Thank you for sending me all your thoughts! I’ll use what I’ve learned for corrections in the graphic novel release.

Me & Roboco
Shuhei Miyazaki

Roboko Miyazaki

I wanted to use the fishing arc as an excuse to go fishing for research purposes, but I didn’t have any time.

Mission: Yozakura Family
Hitsuji Gondaira

Yozakura Gondaira V2

I went for my health checkup. I’m mostly healthy, but my bone density is below average for my age. I don’t get enough sun. I need to take more walks.

Sakamoto Days
Yuto Suzuki

Sakamotodays Suzuki

I figured out why my faces are always off when I draw them facing the front. It’s because of strabismus. What can I do?

Blue Box
Kouji Miura

Bluebox Miura

I recommend doing 20 planks every time you go to the bathroom. Make sure you don’t hurt your back though…

My Hero Academia
Kohei Horikoshi

My Hero Kohei Horikoshi V2

I bought a whole watermelon, split it in three, and had watermelon for each meal of the day. Being an adult rocks!

WITCH WATCH
Kenta Shinohara

Witch Watch Shinohara

Congratulations to sumo wrestler Nabatame for advancing to the juryo rank. I’ll keep rooting for you!

Psych House
Omusuke Kobayashi

Mm Psych House Kobayashi

I pretty much just always wear the same clothes, so coming up with a bunch of different outfits was a challenge.

Nue's Exorcist
Kota Kawae

Nues Exorcist Kawae

I’m wondering if I’ll have been able to get a cup of the Misokin limited-run ramen by the time this comment runs.

Super Psychic Policeman Chojo
Shun Numa

Mm Chojo Senpai Shun Numa

I’m so honored to have received a recommendation and drawing from Akutami Sensei for vol. 1’s bellyband. Thank you!

Akane-banashi
Yuki Suenaga

Mm Akanebanashi Suenaga

I keep rewatching Unnatural on Netflix. It’s so good. I’m looking forward to Last Mile.

Kyokuto Necromance
Fusai Naba

Mm Kyokuto Necromance Naba

Before serialization started, I had my NG++ character in Elden Ring ready for the DLC release, but…

Undead Unluck
Yoshifumi Tozuka

Undeadunluck Tozuka

I received a prebuilt hunter deck for Union Arena! I’m having fun collecting some extra cards!

Kill Blue
Tadatoshi Fujimaki

Mm Kill Blue Tadatoshi Fujimaki

Continuing from last week, I’m gonna work out and go on a diet. I want to focus on getting more muscle while losing at least 5 kg..

Kagurabachi
Takeru Hokazono

Mm Kagurabachi Takeru Hokazono

I finally got to see John Wick 4. Everything about Donnie Yen is cool.

The Elusive Samurai
Yusei Matsui

Yusei Matsui

When I get really drunk, I have a habit of wanting to use my spices. I like to mix them with sausages and make namerō.

Dear Anemone
Rin Matsui

Mm Dear Anemone Rin Matsui

I painfully realized that serialization is not something you can accomplish alone. I’m so thankful to all my assistants!

Green Green Greens
Kento Terasaka

Mm Greengreengreens Kentateresaka

Golf is a great sport that anyone can enjoy. I hope I got that across even if just a little bit. See you again.