Mangaka Musings 07/12/2020

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

By Jeric Llanes July 12, 2020

Haikyu!!
Haruichi Furudate

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I hope a time comes soon when tournaments like the Olympics will be able to take place again!

Me & Roboco
Shuhei Miyazaki
 

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My dream of having my own character use eye beams and energy blasts has come true.

Dr. STONE
Riichiro Inagaki
 

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With the two science sides now, the science consultant is having to do double duty. I’m always so grateful!

Moriking
Tomohiro Hasegawa
 

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A color page! So happy! Thank you very much! I’ll do my best!

Jujutsu Kaisen
Gege Akutami
 

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I drew some art for the new Memumemu-chan volume. I regret not drawing a girl!

Mashle: Magic and Muscles
Hajime Komoto
 

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Six months until the new year! I’ll do my best to make the rest of the year as good as possible!

Chainsaw Man
Tatsuki Fujimoto
 

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If only I could get parfaits and crepes delivered. Nothing would be better!

Magu-chan: God of Destruction
Kei Kamiki
 

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I’ve kind of always aspired to be able to say, “I don’t have anything to write for the author comments.” But now I’m already there.

Hard-Boiled Cop and Dolphin
Ryuhei Tamura
 

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Thank you, Kirarazaka! We were working on the storyboards at the same time, so it’s great having both series in the magazine together!

Mission: Yozakura Family
Hitsuji Gondaira
 

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I want some Nick merchandise, but this old guy doesn’t have the courage to go to Kiddy Land alone.

Undead Unluck
Yoshifumi Tozuka
 

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I had watermelon with my assistants. It sure is nice eating things in season together.

ACT-AGE
Shiro Usazaki
 

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I like seeing photos of stuffed animals being washed. It brings me happiness.

Ayakashi Triangle
Kentaro Yabuki
 

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For this series, I plan to introduce various types of relationship triangles that go beyond just romance.

We Never Learn
Taishi Tsutsui
 

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The often-discussed Zoom drinking party can actually be relaxing and fun. But beware of drinking too much!

Black Clover
Yuki Tabata
 

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My senpai Matsumoto has a new series on Jump+. What kind of manga is Kaiju 8?! Check it out!

Time Paradox Ghostwriter
Tsunehiro Date
 

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I can’t play mahjong, but I got excited watching the M League. Congrats to the Pirates! I’ll be rooting for Raiden again next year.

Agravity Boys
Atsushi Nakamura
 

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We’re working on a T-shirt giveaway project! I’ll work hard to create the lamest design ever!

Bone Collection
Jun Kirarazaka
 

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I received carbonated water from a reader! Thank you so much! I’m gulping it down!

Mitama Security: Spirit Busters
Tsurun Hatomune
 

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My hair right now is basically the same as Whoopi Goldberg’s from Sister Act.