Mangaka Comments: Hideo Shinkai

Hideo Shinkai

WSJ 2022_12

My name is Hideo Shinkai, and I'll work superhard to create a manga that will give you a smile.

Earthchild

WSJ 2022_13

Please check out my other works SOUL CATCHER(S), LIGHT WING, and Shunkan Tantei Hayao Hirameki .

Earthchild

WSJ 2022_14

I'm listening to the Chrono Cross soundtrack right now. I enjoyed playing 'Scars of Time' with my recorder flute.

Earthchild

WSJ 2022_15

I learned about a super-interesting musical instrument called a hurdy-gurdy. I'm fascinated by its construction.

Earthchild

WSJ 2022_16

I want to thank from the bottom of my heart the person who figured out you could ease nasal congestion by putting pressure in the area under your armpit.

Earthchild

WSJ 2022_17

My current obsession is listening to Emerald and Lucky Kilimanjaro. So emotional.

Earthchild

WSJ 2022_18

A band I listen to a lot is doing a big tie-in! Aidora (I Don't Like Mondays)! So happy!

Earthchild

WSJ 2022_19

In my youth, Evangelion provided me with both joy and sadness. But it saved me in the end. Thank you!

Earthchild

WSJ 2022_20

The Coten Radio and Yurugengogaku Radio podcasts are my recent must-haves while I work. They're so accessible!

Earthchild

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I like video game playthroughs, but I don't want to watch if it's a game I want to play. Tough decision.

Earthchild

WSJ 2022_23

I've started not caring about what other people think and just liking what I like. It feels really good.

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WSJ 2022_24

I got a color page thanks to all your support! Thank you so much!

Earthchild

WSJ 2022_25

I suddenly thought about Jungle Smile and searched for their music in my subscription services, and it was there. I love this system.

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WSJ 2022_26

What worlds will be added to Kingdom Hearts IV ? I can't sleep until I find out.

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WSJ 2022_27

I want to play Elden Ring , but I must defeat Genichiro Ashina. And I want to see Cloud.

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WSJ 2022_28

I was watching Ikizuki-san ni Tsuitetta , and I was shocked to hear they like Earthchild . Thank

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WSJ 2022_29

I'm not good with horror movies, but I like It Comes . The characters are cool, and I like the original novel too.

Earthchild

WSJ 2022_30

I've been writing the complicated 'disclosure' kanji for the chapter titles every week by hand, and now I can write it without looking.

Earthchild

WSJ 2022_31

Mr. Taguchi, who joined Jump after being a big fan of mine, has transferred. Well done. Congrats and thank you!

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WSJ 2022_32

I like this short anime called The Trial of Donald Duck , but I'm crying because they stopped making the DVD.

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WSJ 2022_33

During these difficult times, I draw my manga every day as if it's a song of encouragement to everyone who's trying their best.

Earthchild

WSJ 2022_34

I made many friends through Yu-Gi-Oh! throughout my childhood. Rest in peace.

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Volume 2 comes out in Japan on 8/4! Try binging the chapters all at once. I'd love for you to see the goodness of this series.

Earthchild

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I'm where I am today thanks to ten years of encouragement from the Flower Companyz song 'Shinya Kousoku.' I hope I can go to Hibiya Open Air Concert Hall.

Earthchild

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The Mandalorian is so good I can't work. Obi-Wan is so good I can't do anything—etc., etc., etc.

Earthchild

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The voice comics for Earthchild chapters 1–3 can be viewed all together. They're really well-made, so please check them out.

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WSJ 2022_40

And a happy ending! I'm blessed that I was able to complete another wonderful series. Volume 3 will be released in October in Japan. See you next time.

Earthchild