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Koyoharu Gotouge

Koyoharu Gotouge

WSJ 2019_10

Hokami Sensei was actually the first person to send me a fan letter. I can't believe I'd get to meet him. I was so moved.

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Koyoharu Gotouge

WSJ 2019_11

I made an oyakodon and put tons of mitsuba parsley on it. It's more like a green mitsubadon rice bowl now!

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Koyoharu Gotouge

WSJ 2019_12

Even though just doing one minute's worth is enough work to kill a person, I'd really like to create some animation.

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Koyoharu Gotouge

WSJ 2019_13

I was going to sneeze, but there was a person in front of me, so I turned around. But there was a person behind me too! Sorry!

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Koyoharu Gotouge

WSJ 2019_14

I entered a set-meal restaurant, and for some reason my hands got really stiff and I said 'One, please' with my middle finger.

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Koyoharu Gotouge

WSJ 2019_15

How is Kanahei's art so darn cute? It's like negative air ionization therapy.

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Koyoharu Gotouge

WSJ 2019_16

It's scary when you hear something fall over in your room but can't figure out what it was.

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Koyoharu Gotouge

WSJ 2019_17

When I watch foreign drama shows while eating bread and coffee, I feel like I'm in America.

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Koyoharu Gotouge

WSJ 2019_18

The anime's starting really soon! Please check it out. I'm getting anxious!

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Koyoharu Gotouge

WSJ 2019_19

Hirano Sensei drew a side story for me in the Japanese issue. I'm so happy. Please check it out.

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Koyoharu Gotouge

WSJ 2019_20

I suddenly remembered that in junior high school I'd come home wearing someone else's shoes. What a troublesome kid I was.

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Koyoharu Gotouge

WSJ 2019_21

It's delicious!' is what the osozai food shop person said as they stuffed a customer's mouth with celery.

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Koyoharu Gotouge

WSJ 2019_2223

Great job, Yoda Sensei! I look forward to your next series! I can't wait!

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Koyoharu Gotouge

WSJ 2019_24

Great job, Hokami Sensei! I look forward to being in the magazine with you again in the future!

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Koyoharu Gotouge

WSJ 2019_25

I was drinking coffee while chuckling, and it started spilling out the side of my mouth. I went into a daze, and my life flashed before my eyes.

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Koyoharu Gotouge

WSJ 2019_26

I was eating when the old guy sitting next to me suddenly started singing and bumping me with his hips.

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Koyoharu Gotouge

WSJ 2019_27

I found it so hilarious that my hiccups wouldn't stop that I laughed a ton. That stopped them.

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Koyoharu Gotouge

WSJ 2019_28

The Gezalympics are hilarious. I want everyone to watch it and see all the dogeza deep-kneel bowing techniques that exist.

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Koyoharu Gotouge

WSJ 2019_29

If you sneeze and hiccup at the same time, it's something. It's really something...

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Koyoharu Gotouge

WSJ 2019_30

I keep troubling the waiter by saying 'tortilla' when I mean to order chai tea.

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Koyoharu Gotouge

WSJ 2019_31

I'm one of those nosy people who listens in and laughs when two funny people are talking.

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Koyoharu Gotouge

WSJ 2019_32

The amount of embarrassment you feel when you energetically answer someone who isn't actually talking to you cannot be understated.

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Koyoharu Gotouge

WSJ 2019_33

I got too excited about my new shredder and cut up my half-finished storyboards. My soul left my body.

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Koyoharu Gotouge

WSJ 2019_34

I thought I got caught in an automatic door, so I did the famous pose of kabuki actor Otani Oniji III in the role of Yakko Edobei.

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Koyoharu Gotouge

WSJ 2019_35

I'm so sorry for the error in the title of the watermelon art I drew for Natsukomi 2019.

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Koyoharu Gotouge

WSJ 2019_3637

My loose shoe went flying at the speed of a serious soccer ball shot. I'm sorry.

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Koyoharu Gotouge

WSJ 2019_38

Congratulations on the one-shot, Furuta-san! Great work on the pages!

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Koyoharu Gotouge

WSJ 2019_39

The art and production quality of episode 19 of the anime were even better than usual. I was so moved that I cried! Thank you!

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Koyoharu Gotouge

WSJ 2019_40

It's hot, so please beware of heatstroke. Hydration and salt! I chipped a tooth, so I'm sad.

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Koyoharu Gotouge

WSJ 2019_41

Mistaking it for my earphones, I accidentally shoved the tip of my charging cord into my ear and drew blood.

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Koyoharu Gotouge

WSJ 2019_42

Thank you to everyone sending me gifts and letters of encouragement! It helps! I'll keep working hard!

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Koyoharu Gotouge

WSJ 2019_43

I'm so shocked at my ability to absentmindedly lose things I was just holding that I get sharp pains in my right knee.

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Koyoharu Gotouge

WSJ 2019_44

The spiciness of Wasabeef chips isn't so much spicy as it is explosive for your nasal cavity.

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Koyoharu Gotouge

WSJ 2019_45

I tensed up too much when I ate some grilled fish and hurt my ankle. Fish is tasty, but the bones are scary.

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Koyoharu Gotouge

WSJ 2019_46

The anime's quality was amazing to the very end! I'm so thankful to everyone involved!

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Koyoharu Gotouge

WSJ 2019_47

I want to create a scary story but just thinking about it is making me piss my pants. It's probably not possible for me.

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Koyoharu Gotouge

WSJ 2019_48

I heard a giant 'CRAAASH' and an 'Ahhh!' from outside my window. I hope everyone's okay.

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Koyoharu Gotouge

WSJ 2019_49

This is belated, but I just wanted to say I'm praying for everyone affected by the typhoon to be able to return to their normal lives as quickly as possible.

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Koyoharu Gotouge

WSJ 2019_50

I totally forgot about my dentist appointment! I've been immobile for an hour from the shock of realizing the trouble I caused for my dentist.

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Koyoharu Gotouge

WSJ 2019_51

I was raising the hem of my pants and was told, 'Relax, it's gonna be okay.' I blushed.

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Koyoharu Gotouge

WSJ 2019_52

I thought I put bath salts in the hot water, but when nothing happened I realized it was candy.

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Koyoharu Gotouge

WSJ 2020_01

A kid came into my changing room and gave me a high five. Then the mom got mad at the kid.

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Koyoharu Gotouge

WSJ 2020_02

The new cardigan I bought is superheavy. Heavy enough that it feels like I always have someone's arm around my shoulders.

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Koyoharu Gotouge

WSJ 2020_03

Why am I getting so many callouses on the palm of my left hand? Is this one of the seven wonders of the body...?

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Koyoharu Gotouge

WSJ 2020_0405

I messed up which side Kanao's sword is supposed to be on the volume 18 cover. I'm so sorry for always messing up. (sweat drop)

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Koyoharu Gotouge

WSJ 2020_0607

I really wish they would write it in big, flashy red letters if it's a treat meant for a dog.

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Koyoharu Gotouge

WSJ 2020_08

Happy New Year! I'm the idiot who fell off a slide on the first day of the year.

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Koyoharu Gotouge

WSJ 2020_09

Never underestimate the power of lemon juice. It can land attacks to your eyes even when they're protected by your glasses.

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Koyoharu Gotouge

WSJ 2020_10

A crow kicked me in the head. It even scared an old man and a dog who were walking towards me.

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Koyoharu Gotouge

WSJ 2020_11

Awww, I ruin or destroy everything new that I get. Aww! Idiot! Moron! Klutz!

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Koyoharu Gotouge

WSJ 2020_12

I got to hold a baby! I could stare at babies for hours.

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Koyoharu Gotouge

WSJ 2020_13

I've always been impressed with the beautiful voices and acting of voice actors. Their power of expression is so crazy good that I get goosebumps.

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Koyoharu Gotouge

WSJ 2020_14

My hair is so straight that I often stab my hand with it. My hand always shakes with fear as I pull the hair out.

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Koyoharu Gotouge

WSJ 2020_15

I dropped a pickled onion on my pages, and juice got everywhere. The first thing I did was flick my forehead at incredible speed.

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Koyoharu Gotouge

WSJ 2020_16

I was running around laughing really hard when I ran into one of my assistants. It was so embarrassing. Thank goodness I was wearing a flu mask.

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Koyoharu Gotouge

WSJ 2020_17

These citrus fruits I received tasted as good as meat. I need more! They make me happy!

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Koyoharu Gotouge

WSJ 2020_18

I'm watching some commentary on the Hyakunin Isshu , and it's so amazing how people's hearts haven't changed over the years.

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Koyoharu Gotouge

WSJ 2020_19

I pray for nothing but good fortune to the kind person who let the manga artist have the last baked yam.

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Koyoharu Gotouge

WSJ 2020_20

Thank you so much for the letters and gifts. They fill me with warmth. *cries*

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Koyoharu Gotouge

WSJ 2020_2122

It's fun using made-up words with your family and friends. And it's helpful in detecting if your family member is ever replaced by an imposter.

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Koyoharu Gotouge

WSJ 2020_23

Tanjiro is using his left hand on the last page, but please forgive me for that amazing art error.

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Koyoharu Gotouge

WSJ 2020_24

Thank you so much! I wish happiness from the bottom of my heart to everyone who has supported me.

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Koyoharu Gotouge

WSJ 2020_44

It's been a while! I've drawn Rengoku's first mission for you!

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