Mangaka Musings 10/31/2021

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

By VIZ Media October 31, 2021

Sakamoto Days
Yuto Suzuki

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There’s a radio tower in Nagoya called the Nagoya TV Tower. When I was a kid, I loved walking up the stairs to the top.

Undead Unluck
Yoshifumi Tozuka

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I saw it in a theater too, but right now I’ve been watching Gundam: Hathaway on heavy repeat on Netflix. I love the dialogue so much.

WITCH WATCH
Kenta Shinohara

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I drew something in analog format for the first time in a while, and I realized how bad my eyesight has gotten.

My Hero Academia
Kohei Horikoshi

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I got scared because I got carsick and it lasted for five days. It ended up having nothing to do with cars.

One Piece
Eiichiro Oda

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B’z, Mr. Children, and Glay did a concert together! What a dream come true! It was so cool!

Dr. STONE
Riichiro Inagaki

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I’m working on two serializations right now, but I’m somehow able to keep the worlds separated. The brain is a mystery.

Blue Box
Kouji Miura

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It’s summer in the series but winter in reality… It feels weird to draw characters in short sleeves.

The Elusive Samurai
Yusei Matsui

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In the end, it was decided that the best Baby Star noodle snack flavor is chicken. The most traditional flavor.

Black Clover
Yūki Tabata

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We got a lot of birthday presents for Luck again this year. He is so loved. Thank you!

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Mapollo 3

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I once again was reminded of the seaweed we ate in kindergarten by the smell of the kinmokusei fragrant olive tree.

Magu-chan: God of Destruction
Kei Kamiki

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I’ve been too busy to play, but Animal Crossing has turned into an incredible game.

Mission: Yozakura Family
Hitsuji Gondaira

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I now have my down bedding, winter coat, warm blanket, and fuzzy slippers ready on standby.

High School Family: Kokosei Kazoku
Ryo Nakama

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Hashimoto, it was fun discussing things with you over the last year. New editor Mitsumori, welcome to the team!

Ayakashi Triangle
Kentaro Yabuki

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The ToLoveRu exhibit opens this week. Enjoy the analog art goodness!

Me & Roboco
Shuhei Miyazaki

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When I search “Roboco” on Twitter, I get so many warm comments. Thank you!

The Hunters Guild: Red Hood
Yuki Kawaguchi

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I was cleaning my room, and I found five Country Ma’am cookies, as if they were hidden coins.

Neru: Way of the Martial Artist
Minya Hiraga

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I filled my bathtub up for the first time in a while, and a ton of water spilled over. I want to move to a house where the tub fills up automatically.