Mangaka Musings 1/30/2022

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

By VIZ Media January 30, 2022

The Elusive Samurai
Yusei Matsui

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Getting to the first-year anniversary is a relief no matter how many times it happens. Thank you so much for all the support!!

Dr. STONE
BOICHI

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After researching the Lagrange point, it turns out I was wrong. This isn’t the first time.

Doron Dororon
Gen Oosuka

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I got my first pair of HEATTECH tights. They are so warm that now I always wear them for both sleep and work.

Me & Roboco
Shuhei Miyazaki

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I feel like the thinner the lip of the glass I’m drinking from, the better beer tastes. Is it just my imagination?

One Piece
Eiichiro Oda

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I received your messages from all the Jump Shops and Mugiwara Stores throughout the country. Thank you! You give me strength!

Jujutsu Kaisen
Gege Akutami

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I couldn’t remember the word "sansukumi" (standoff), so I had to ask around by describing “that thing from Pokémon.”

Blue Box
Kouji Miura

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I was surprised that they have a robot delivering the food at Gusto. It’s cute how it gets lost sometimes.

High School Family: Kokosei Kazoku
Ryo Nakama

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My previous editor gave me “edible rocks” that I haven’t been able to eat because they are regular rocks.

Sakamoto Days
Yuto Suzuki

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The drop in my stamina is terrifying. I feel like there’s a huge gap in what I think I can do and what I can actually do. How depressing.

WITCH WATCH
Kenta Shinohara

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I finally got glasses during the New Year’s break. My first prescription glasses. How exciting.

Ayakashi Triangle
Kentaro Yabuki

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I’m about to turn 42 and live a lifestyle where I can’t even go in for a health checkup. I need to change things.

Ayashimon
Yuji Kaku

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Don’t Look Up was good. I want to create a one-shot like that.

Undead Unluck
Yoshifumi Tozuka

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I love the Great Battle series. My favorite song is from the Dark Brain battle in Great Battle 1.

Protect Me, Shugomaru!
Daiki Ihara

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Line I Want Said to Me #2: “Yes, Ihara just summarized things perfectly.”

Mashle
Hajime Komoto

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Yusuke Narita vs. Gal was awesome! Just like Godzilla vs. Mecha Godzilla! Let’s go to Shibuya!

Black Clover
Yūki Tabata

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My daughter was watching Curious George and called the Man in the Yellow Hat “Papa!” A person to aspire to.

Mission: Yozakura Family
Hitsuji Gondaira

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My editor bought me a green jasper stone from Izumo. I never get sick of looking at those twirly patterns.

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Mapollo 3

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I thought I jammed my middle toe, but it was all better the next day. Yay!

Magu-chan: God of Destruction
Kei Kamiki

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It feels like the final chapter, but it’s not the end yet. Please check out next week’s chapter too!