Mangaka Musings 11/08/2026

Usui Sensei gets a birthday surprise!

By VIZ Media November 08, 2026

Akane-banashi
Yuki Suenaga

Mm Akanebanashi Suenaga

Had my first barium test during my medical exam. I can’t believe I spun around so much... It was rough.

Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi
Shoichi Usui

Mm Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi Shoichi Shirai

My staff surprised me with a birthday present! That’s what’s great about working together in person! Thank you!

Me & Roboco
Shuhei Miyazaki

Mm Roboko Miyazaki

Wearing shorts is starting to get tough. I’m sealing them away until next year!!

Sakamoto Days
Yuto Suzuki

Mm Sakamotodays Suzuki

I don’t have the money to buy the Grafted Blade Greatsword from the Northeast legendary merchant on Day 2 -> I’ll jump off the cliff to regain my runes! -> The result...

One Piece
Eiichiro Oda

Mm One Piece Eiichirooda

I decided I’d be happy! I decided I’ll have a big bowl of rice with my grilled meat!

Someone Hertz
Ei Yamano

Mm Someone Hertz Yamano

The collab music video with Naimononedari is out now! Beautiful music and visuals together.

Ichi the Witch
Osamu Nishi

Mm Ichithe Witch Osamu

It’s suddenly gotten chilly, but my heart is nice and toasty from watching Project Hail Mary and The Mandalorian.

Roku’s House of Oddities
Atsushi Nakamura

Agravityboys Nakamura

When I was a student, I lived for Geography and PE (soccer). I want to stare at maps forever.

Shinobi Undercover
Ippon Takegushi

Mm Shinobi Undercover Takegushi

I kept losing my ear buds while running, so I changed to the over-ear type, and it’s been great!

The Ura Files
Shun Numa

Mm The Ura Files Numa

Maybe it’s because I’m creating a series about Oni, but the lyrics to MWAM’s “Issen” really stir my heart.

WITCH WATCH
Kenta Shinohara

Mm Witch Watch Shinohara

I swore while creating Part 3 that it wouldn’t last more than a year. It was exactly a year.

Graykeith: Translator Daemonica
Natsuki Hokami

Mm Graykeith Hokami

I got super excited about winning the chestnut manju prize from Chiikawa. I can’t wait until they arrive.

Nue’s Exorcist
Kota Kawae

Mm Nues Exorcist Kawae

The deliciousness of these apples delivered from the blessed land is like communing with the apple goddess herself.

Under Doctor
Kyo Tanimoto

Mm Under Doctor Tanimoto

I bought a shakti mat. It hurts, but you get used to it. Now I’m addicted.

Animal Signal
Taishi Tsutsui

Mm Animal Signal Tsutsui

To my friend I-san, congratulations on your wedding! Let’s grab a drink again!

Class 2-B Hero Destroyerz
Hideaki Sorachi

Mm Hero Destroyers Sorachi

My parents and I both loved Notari Matsutaro. Rest in peace, Chiba Sensei.

Hal Formula
Kento Terasaka

Mm Hal Formula Terasaka

Lately I can really feel the effects of health supplements, and I smile while thinking, “So this is aging.”

Kagurabachi
Takeru Hokazono

Mm Kagurabachi Takeru Hokazono

In chapter 31, Kyora says, “The enemy attacked 18 years ago,” but that’s a mistake. It should say that the war ended 18 years ago. The map in chapter 136 had errors too.

Cannon Master
Reiya Machida

Mm Cannon Master Machida

The Cannon Master graphic novel is now available in Japan! It’s green under the cover. Please check it out!

Seraph of the End
Yamato Yamamoto

Seraph Yamamoto

The next chapter is the final one. Thank you for all of your support over the years.

Phantom Busters
Neoshoco

Mm Phantom Busters Neoshoco

I’m obsessed with the world of Backrooms. I want to wander through liminal spaces and dreamcore forever.

Gokurakugai
Yuto Sano

Mm Gokurakugai Sano

I picked up Bobobo for the first time, and I was immediately sucker punched with overwhelming laughter and got so worn out I couldn’t complete the first volume.

Blue Exorcist
Kazue Kato

MM_Blue Exorcist_Kato

Black Cap bug killer really works. Last year I saw bugs three days in a row, but I haven’t seen a single one this year.

World Trigger
Daisuke Ashihara

MM_World Trigger_Daisuke

Sorry for taking last month off! Volume 30 is now on sale in Japan! Thank you to everyone who bought a copy.