Kenta Shinohara

Kenta Shinohara

WSJ 2021_10

I'm back again. Pleased to meet everyone new, and hello again to everyone I haven't seen in a while!

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WSJ 2021_11

Thanks to all the sensei who had comments for me. Let's do our best together.

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WSJ 2021_12

A commercial for this series is on the air now. There's a special drawing of those three, and their voice actors have joined in too!

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WSJ 2021_13

The logo's in roman letters, but please consider the title in katakana!

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WSJ 2021_14

The voice actor for Bossun, Hiroyuki Yoshino, has an album that's on sale. And you have to check out The Sketchbook back together again for a music video!

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WSJ 2021_15

The perfect thing to watch while working is something I've already seen that can be enjoyed just from the dialogue. JoJo's is the best!

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WSJ 2021_16

I put a Batman statue on my bookshelf, and it's perfect because it's like he's looking down and protecting the studio space.

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WSJ 2021_17

The My Little Pony anime my daughter is watching is so fashionable and cute.

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WSJ 2021_18

The wooden pen grip I had specially made for me feels great. And it looks cool with rosewood.

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WSJ 2021_19

I can't go see it yet. Please wait until I'm free, Shin Evangelion !

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WSJ 2021_20

I started crying while watching Wolf Children . You sure see things differently as you get older.

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WSJ 2021_2122

If only a week was eight days! I always think that, but I realize that if that was the case I'd probably want a week to be nine days.

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WSJ 2021_23

I switched editors. Thank you so much to Murokoshi, who helped me at the end of Astra Lost in Space and the beginning of this series.

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WSJ 2021_24

I tripped on nothing and hurt my elbow on the asphalt. I may be reaching my limit.

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WSJ 2021_25

Thank you for all the fan mail. Sorry I cannot reply, but I do read them!

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WSJ 2021_26

There's a bunch of stores near my house with delicious bento meals, and they're saving me a lot lately.

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WSJ 2021_27

Witch Watch volume 1 is now on sale in Japan. I drew a bunch of extras, so please check it out.

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Kenta Shinohara

WSJ 2021_28

Drawing the characters takes five days no matter what I do. And the storyboards take two and a half days. The math doesn't add up.

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WSJ 2021_29

I laughed and I cried. I looked forward to reading it every week. Great work on the series, Tamura Sensei.

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WSJ 2021_30

I love Komeda's Coffee. I order a huge coffee and some ogura an sweet bean toast.

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WSJ 2021_31

I tried doing the hair-washing regimen that doesn't use shampoo. I even rinsed with vinegar but I couldn't handle it and soon gave up.

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WSJ 2021_32

I've been rewatching How Do You Like Wednesday ? lately. I love when they go to the Yukon.

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WSJ 2021_3334

We've been trying to get ivy to grow on a wooden wall on our house since last year, but it refuses to attach.

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WSJ 2021_35

I can't ride or play, but I enjoy watching motorcycle- and guitar-related videos.

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WSJ 2021_3637

It sure is fun while the Olympics are going on. I'm cheering on the athletes while I work.

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WSJ 2021_38

Sometimes my butt hurts and I wonder if I should see a specialist. Sit on your butt all day and you become the butt of a joke!

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WSJ 2021_39

I was able to get my vaccine, but I sprained my foot on the way home, and now my left shoulder, left leg, and butt hurt.

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WSJ 2021_40

Cookie-san's video of continuously putting tacks into Kotouge-san's leather jacket was really funny.

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WSJ 2021_41

My kids were drawing on the back of copies of my manga pages and then said, 'Your manga's really good, Papa.'

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WSJ 2021_42

I haven't worn most of the T-shirts I bought last year and summer is already over?

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WSJ 2021_43

I suddenly wanted a Super Cub motorcycle, but I gave up after realizing there's nowhere to go and I don't have the time.

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WSJ 2021_44

I had my yearly physical exam. I get the feeling that there will be new discoveries this year! ☆

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WSJ 2021_45

The Sket Dance anime will be available on streaming services in October. Even if you've never read it, please check it out.

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WSJ 2021_46

I'm starting to want to read Uron Mirage myself to see what kind of manga it is.

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WSJ 2021_47

Every time I move my pillows, a ton of origami frogs the kids made fall out, and it freaks me out.

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WSJ 2021_48

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

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Kenta Shinohara

WSJ 2021_49

Volume 3, which includes the chapters with Otto-man, fixing a letter, Kan & Nico's Channel, and sleepy Nemu, and also has the Dogs and Raindrops arc, is now out in Japan!

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WSJ 2021_50

Tomohiro Hasegawa Sensei's Digital Art Battle Diary manga on Jump+ is funny, sad, and awesome!

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WSJ 2021_51

I loved Galileo Galilei, but I also like BBHF and listen to them a lot.

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WSJ 2021_52

I like Mala spicy peanuts with Sichuan peppercorns, so I bought a bunch. My tongue is burning every day.

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Kenta Shinohara

WSJ 2022_01

If they ever did a morning TV drama series of Manga Michi, I would want to be involved. That's how much I love the stories of Tokiwa-so.

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WSJ 2022_02

I was on Hisanori Yoshida's podcast Manga Radio . It'll be out on 12/5.

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WSJ 2022_0304

The Sket Dance anime Blu-ray set goes on sale this month on the 24th in Japan. It's got all the episodes plus extras!

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WSJ 2022_0506

Happy New Year! I'll try to overwork my body with extra care this year.

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WSJ 2022_07

The picture book my friend made called Momosuke Archive is really cute, and the kids love it.

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WSJ 2022_08

Shoko Yamai, who I've followed since Geinindosei , has a new team called Elegant Jinsei that is just hilarious.

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WSJ 2022_09

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

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WSJ 2022_10

While doing this week's pages, I kept muttering, 'Well, I don't know…'

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WSJ 2022_11

Volume 4 is on sale in Japan and features a werewolf roommate, romance, tea ceremonies, a fan artist, and New Horizon English textbooks!

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WSJ 2022_12

My six-year-old daughter gave me 1,000 yen and said, 'Now you don't have to work so hard.'

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WSJ 2022_13

For a left-hand controller, I recommend STUDIOMATE Ω 2 designed by Mr. Aotan.

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WSJ 2022_14

Dr. STONE inspired so many kids! So with the greatest respect, I say 'Congratulations!'

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WSJ 2022_15

I had to miss a day because the side effects of the vaccine were so rough. And after I had worked so hard to get back on schedule.

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Kenta Shinohara

WSJ 2022_16

After volume 4 came out in February in Japan, volume 5 will hit in April and volume 6 in June. The serialization cycle is too fast!

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WSJ 2022_17

I didn't really look into Ouroboros that much, so could someone work out the rules for me?

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WSJ 2022_18

The Sket Dance anime comes to Netflix this month. I'm so blessed!

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WSJ 2022_19

The seven air bubbles on my screen protector for my tablet won't go away. Just like the seven stars of the Big Dipper.

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WSJ 2022_20

First Twitter, and now I've joined TikTok. Please follow!

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WSJ 2022_2122

I'm where I am today thanks to reading Mangamichi . Fujiko A. Fujio, may you rest in peace.

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WSJ 2022_23

I think I'm gonna survive a rough April thanks to the extra work I did during New Year's break. Stocking up is important.

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WSJ 2022_24

I did the Unchokochokopi skit for my kids, and they laughed like crazy and started doing it too.

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WSJ 2022_25

My PC speakers broke, so I replaced them with Bose ones, and the sound is great!

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WSJ 2022_26

Am I the only one who can't remember if I've used conditioner after shampooing each day?

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Kenta Shinohara

WSJ 2022_27

Miharu moving in, Minecraft , otaku, UroMira , umbrellas, denim, school festivals, stand-up comedy. In other words, volume 6 is on sale in Japan!

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WSJ 2022_28

I did a special diet for a week and saw no change. I need to exercise too.

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WSJ 2022_29

This week's Japanese issue has a one-shot from my assistant Jinki Amakawa. I'm so glad to be in the issue together!

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WSJ 2022_30

There's like 50 restaurants in my neighborhood that I'd like to check out, but I don't have the time.

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WSJ 2022_31

I went running for the first time in a million years and realized I can't run anymore, so I got scared and quit running.

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WSJ 2022_32

I started keeping track of my meals, and now I'm overly concerned with carbs and fats.

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WSJ 2022_33

I'm always stuck in the house, so the temperature is perfect, but not being able to experience the heat makes me feel like I'm missing out.

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WSJ 2022_34

I was lost for words at the sudden news. Kazuki Takahashi Sensei, rest in peace.

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WSJ 2022_35

There's a Witch Watch exhibition in the lobby of the Shueisha building. Come by and take some photos if you're in the area.

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WSJ 2022_3637

I watch a lot of Time Machine #3's YouTube videos. The way he speaks is incredible.

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WSJ 2022_38

I think there's something wrong with the rule in hide-and-seek where you shout, 'I'm ready!'

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WSJ 2022_39

I'm taking a week off to feel better. I'm sorry. I'll get my body right!

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WSJ 2022_41

I never see people wearing denim in town. What the heck am I drawing?

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WSJ 2022_42

Two of the four members of my family have COVID, so my life has been quite thrilling lately. It won't catch me!

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WSJ 2022_43

My kids have finally started watching the Sket Dance anime. I'm so happy that it seems like they're enjoying it.

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WSJ 2022_44

My toenail is going sideways and bending down. I'm constantly in a race to cut it before it becomes ingrown.

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WSJ 2022_45

I've never drawn a dojinshi, but it looks fun. I might have to try it once this series is done.

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WSJ 2022_46

I'm still going at my own pace for my third series, but it makes me happy when the reprints come in little by little.

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WSJ 2022_47

The band Galileo Galilei is reuniting. Now, along with BBHF, I have more new songs I can't wait to listen to.

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WSJ 2022_48

For some reason I'm into polishing my nails. I become mesmerized seeing them so shiny. Am I mentally exhausted?

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WSJ 2022_49

Shiki, marbles, Enlongen, offline meeting, fighting game, magic advancement, Jekyll, birthday party, and more in volume 8, now on sale in Japan!

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WSJ 2022_50

I went into the Shueisha office for a meeting and ran into a bunch of editors I hadn't seen in a long time.

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WSJ 2022_51

I wanted this chapter to appear before the lunar eclipse, but I did too many comedy ones…

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WSJ 2022_52

I was told about a reprint order but was surprised it was for Astra . I'm so happy!

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WSJ 2023_01

I kept fall going a long time in Sket Dance too. Who wouldn't want the fun days to continue…?

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WSJ 2023_02

I'm suffering from a mysterious rash on my hand. It's so itchy! But I don't know what caused it.

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WSJ 2023_03

When I make the art mistake of forgetting to have the student council president's right hand touching his hat, I feel a weird sense of defeat.

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WSJ 2023_0405

I survived another year again. I'll do my best next year too. I wish everyone a great New Year!

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WSJ 2023_0607

Happy New Year! I'd like to change up the crazy schedule of this job this year.

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WSJ 2023_08

I watched the drama show Quartet for the first time in a while, and it’s so good. I don’t usually watch these shows, but I like this one.

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WSJ 2023_09

The First Slam Dunk was amazing. I cried the entire second half. I need to see it again!

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WSJ 2023_10

Apparently it’s super freezing outside, but I didn’t even notice. This is how I’m spending the year once again.

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WSJ 2023_11

For last week’s comment, I had the dates confused and wrote about pointless stuff even though it was the two-year anniversary…

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WSJ 2023_12

We’ve started a poll in Japan where you can vote for your favorite character each day. Please check it out!

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WSJ 2023_13

Thank you for the Valentine’s Day chocolates! I ate them with my staff.

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WSJ 2023_14

I love the BBC show Sherlock and rewatch it from time to time. Wish they’d make new episodes.

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WSJ 2023_15

Seriously drawing a random chapter that takes place in the middle of a manga you don’t know is a lot of fun. I recommend it.

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WSJ 2023_16

The evolution of AI art is amazing. I’d like to try it out, but I’m too busy, so I have it on ignore.

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WSJ 2023_17

I have no free time, so putting something interesting here is really difficult. I’ve been thinking that for 15 years now.

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WSJ 2023_18

Congrats on winning the WBC!! The World Cup and Fujii getting his sixth title. You couldn’t get this much drama even in a manga.

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WSJ 2023_19

LA PERFECT’s impressions are the best! I can’t believe they can even copy Mister.

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WSJ 2023_20

I was able to go on a 30-minute walk with my kid. We got a strange doll in a gacha machine and some ice cream for the way back. It was so fun.

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WSJ 2023_2122

Not that I was looking at the screen the whole time, but I watched all of the Taiga Drama episodes. Kirin ga Kuru was good.

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WSJ 2023_23

The Nausicaä figure I bought to put on an armored horse claw was totally the wrong size.

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WSJ 2023_24

The banksia roses in my yard didn’t bloom again this year. Not enough sun?

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WSJ 2023_25

As expected, I wasn’t able to take any time off for Golden Week, but I was happy that I got to spend a few hours with some friends from college.

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WSJ 2023_26

It’s scary how if you turn a Rubik’s Cube just like the manual tells you, you’ll get all sides to match pretty quickly.

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WSJ 2023_27

It might feel like there’s a bunch of chapters lately that revolve around seeing underwear, but it’s just by chance.

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WSJ 2023_28

Volume 11 is now on sale in Japan! I’m saying that constantly! Weekly serialization is so fast!

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WSJ 2023_29

I found out that the itchiness I sometimes get on my hands is from hives. I’m screwed if it’s caused by stress though.

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WSJ 2023_30

My kids recently started reading Witch Watch , and they’ll suddenly give me their opinions. It’s a little embarrassing.

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WSJ 2023_31

I switched to two 4K monitors and needed to make some changes around my desk area.

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WSJ 2023_32

My editor and wife both got corona. Don’t let your guard down yet. Take care of yourselves, everyone.

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WSJ 2023_33

Congratulations on 55 years of Jump ! I’m proud to be sitting in a small corner of history.

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WSJ 2023_34

On Nobuyuki Sakuma’s radio show, he talked about my manga and a video game I was on the development team for years ago.

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WSJ 2023_35

I saw The Boy and the Heron on day 1. Seeing a movie with zero spoilers was a great experience.

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WSJ 2023_3637

Thank you to the Bourbon company, who gave me permission and even sent a bunch of free samples!

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WSJ 2023_38

Jackie vs. Benny Urquidez in Wheels on Meals is an awesome fight that I have to watch often.

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WSJ 2023_39

I went to the serialization celebration party for the first time in forever. It was so fun to talk to all my fellow manga artists.

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WSJ 2023_40

Two family members and three staff members came down with something and are battling fevers. I’m scared that I’m next.

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WSJ 2023_41

I got a lot of use out of my French sailor pants this summer. Cool and comfortable!

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WSJ 2023_42

While working, I watched the first Rocky movie to the final one, and now I talk like Rocky.

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WSJ 2023_43

There’s a pop-up show at Tower Records in Shibuya. Go check out all the limited-edition merch!

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WSJ 2023_44

My daughter in second grade has started creating manga with her friend. She says she’s on art duty and that the storyboards are really hard.

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WSJ 2023_45

I’ve now released 50 volumes’ worth of manga. It’s impressive, but I don’t feel like I’ve had my fill yet.

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WSJ 2023_46

I had to miss my high school reunion I was so looking forward to. Sad. I wonder if they’ll have another one in ten years.

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WSJ 2023_47

I’ve been playing the Watermelon Game in the little free time that I get. I should definitely be sleeping instead.

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WSJ 2023_48

Thank you to everyone who came to the Shibuya pop-up shop! The next one is in Osaka!

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WSJ 2023_50

I went for my yearly health checkup. I get some weird C grades here and there, but I’m mostly healthy.

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WSJ 2023_51

I had Nope playing while I worked, with no prior knowledge of the movie. I was surprised by how scary and awesome it was!

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WSJ 2023_52

I wonder if there is a Fender-made semiacoustic guitar with a humbucker on the front side and a single coil on the rear side.

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WSJ 2024_01

I have a center color page for the first time in a while. I’m barely able to make my deadlines with just normal pages, so I haven’t been able to do much color. Sorry.

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WSJ 2024_02

The documentary on the creation of the QuizKnock video was great.

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WSJ 2024_03

I will always love you. May you rest in peace, Yusuke Chiba.

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WSJ 2024_0405

This year has flown by. I hope next year can be just as good. Best wishes to everyone.

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WSJ 2024_0607

Thank you for giving me permission, Aladdin X! We play it on a projector at our house.

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WSJ 2024_08

Thoughts and prayers to everyone hit by the Nota Peninsula earthquake.

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