Thoughts from the mangaka about their manga, lives and other random things.
Mitama Security: Spirit Busters
Tsurun Hatomune
If asked whether I’m a creator or a reader, I’d say creator. I’m Tsurun Hatomune. Nice to meet you.
One Piece
Eiichiro Oda
I learned how to make a cake roll from Koyama-san, the top chocolatier in the world. I also ate his roll, and it tasted like happiness!
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Koyoharu Gotouge
It’s hot, so please beware of heatstroke. Hydration and salt! I chipped a tooth, so I’m sad.
Black Clover
Yūki Tabata
Tsutsui Sensei, thank you so much for your kind words! I had so much fun meeting your family at the awards ceremony!
ACT-AGE
Shiro Usazaki
I had planned to use the week off to turn my studio into a relaxing space, but not much changed.
Dr. STONE
Riichiro Inagaki
A fidget spinner made properly by a bearing manufacturer will keep spinning for dozens of minutes.
Haikyu!!
Haruichi Furudate
I went to the Takeshi Obata Exhibit! I got too close to the art and got yelled at by the staff. Sorry!
Mission: Yozakura Family
Hitsuji Gondaira
I got my brother to draw the background on the chapter title page. He’s superfast at drawing forests and trees. Give me those skills!
The Promised Neverland
Kaiu Shirai
Tsutsui Sensei’s daughter is supercute! Her energy was infectious. Thank you for the boost!
Chainsaw Man
Tatsuki Fujimoto
I’m drinking that saltwater stuff they sell at the supermarket. It’s salty and delicious.
My Hero Academia
Kohei Horikoshi
The star just above the front leg of Canis Major is now named Endeavor.
We Never Learn
Taishi Tsutsui
I’ve started collecting GameCenter CX DVDs. The show’s perfect for when I’m working.
Jujutsu Kaisen
Gege Akutami
I’m not consciously trying to be self-deprecating, but I sometimes make people feel awkward by being overly critical of myself.
Samurai 8: The Tale of Hachimaru
Masashi Kishimoto
I finally saw Alita. The image quality was so high, and I loved it!
Yui Kamio Lets Loose
Hiroshi Shiibashi
When I ride the Shinkansen I have so many options, but I always end up ordering the bamboo leaf sushi.
Double Taisei
Kentaro Fukuda
I drew this week’s chapter in analog form for the first time in a while. It’s so fun drawing lines with a G pen.
Tokyo Shinobi Squad
Kento Matsuura
My parents’ home doesn’t have air-conditioning. I’ve been fine in the past, but this summer is hot!
Beast Children
Kento Terasaka
I’m really happy about Little Nightmares 2. Can’t wait till next year!
Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign
Yamato Yamamoto
Volume 19 is now on sale in Japan! We’ve got a lot of projects going on and I’d love it if you enjoyed them all!
World Trigger
Daisuke Ashihara
I’ve been playing Super Mario Maker 2 during my time off. I even get my staff to play the stages I create. It’s so fun and brings back memories from when I was young!
Blue Exorcist
Kazue Kato
I’m addicted to mikan this summer. I’m getting them straight from the growers.
Platinum End
Tsugumi Ohba
The Takeshi Obata Exhibition was wonderful. It’s going to be in Niigata starting on 9/14. Question: Will the merchandise get more expensive in October? Answer: Sales tax is going up so the price will rise.
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