Ryuhei Tamura

Ryuhei Tamura

WSJ 2020_30

Long time no see! My dream is to create manga at a relaxed pace while living on a southern island. I'll do my best!

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Ryuhei Tamura

WSJ 2020_31

Thank you, Tabata! And congratulations on your first child. Feels great to finally be able to say it here.

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Ryuhei Tamura

WSJ 2020_32

Thank you, Kirarazaka! We were working on the storyboards at the same time, so it's great having both series in the magazine together!

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Ryuhei Tamura

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I'm doing everything remotely and my pages fly from Hokkaido in the north to Kagoshima in the south. Feels weird.

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Ryuhei Tamura

WSJ 2020_35

I'm excited to get to read a Matsumoto series again. Check out Kaiju No. 8 ! It's awesome!

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Ryuhei Tamura

WSJ 2020_3637

Thank you to everyone who's sent me letters. When I'm tired, I reread them to recharge!

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Ryuhei Tamura

WSJ 2020_38

Welcome home, Kubo Sensei! I've always wanted to read the continuation!

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Ryuhei Tamura

WSJ 2020_39

I'm torn over the differences between a liquid crystal display and paper. I wish the screen was a bit better.

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Ryuhei Tamura

WSJ 2020_40

I've just realized the plastic bags that I've accumulated can be used as reusable bags.

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Ryuhei Tamura

WSJ 2020_41

Yikes. August is already over… But summer continues on in the series!

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Ryuhei Tamura

WSJ 2020_42

The marlin being the fastest isn't definitive, but it sounds cool!

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Ryuhei Tamura

WSJ 2020_43

I was listening to the radio, and they started talking about me. I started sweating bullets. Thank you, Skyrocket Company. I love you!

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Ryuhei Tamura

WSJ 2020_44

Once I finish this week's pages, I'm gonna go see Tenet . That's what I've told myself every week…

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Ryuhei Tamura

WSJ 2020_45

I need a name for the phenomenon where you drop your phone, but as you try to grab it in midair you end up slamming it to the ground harder.

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Ryuhei Tamura

WSJ 2020_46

Lately my Roomba whacks me awake while cleaning. Are you my mom?!

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Ryuhei Tamura

WSJ 2020_47

I got so excited when I heard they are doing e-sports competitions for Virtua Fighter . Maybe a new one will come out…

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Ryuhei Tamura

WSJ 2020_48

I'm so grateful I can listen to books I wanted to read on Audible. Thank you to the people who voice the books!

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Ryuhei Tamura

WSJ 2020_49

Sorry, my nose is so runny I can't not mention it. This is the nasal inflammation to end all nasal inflammation.

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Ryuhei Tamura

WSJ 2020_50

Volume 1 is out in Japan! Please take a look! And here I was wasting time on jokes.

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Ryuhei Tamura

WSJ 2020_51

My hands are so dry that my fingerprints can't be read. And my face can't be recognized because of the mask. Checkmate.

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Ryuhei Tamura

WSJ 2020_52

I said I wanted an awesome mansion, and they did it! I'm so grateful to my staff!

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Ryuhei Tamura

WSJ 2021_01

I opened my door and saw two tanuki. I thought I lived in a pretty urban area… I was more worried than surprised.

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Ryuhei Tamura

WSJ 2021_02

My editor T gave me some Baton chocolates from Kumamoto! So delicious!

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Ryuhei Tamura

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My youngest assistant Inui has a one-shot in GIGA . Exciting!

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Ryuhei Tamura

WSJ 2021_0506

Congratulations to One Piece for 1,000 chapters! I can't wait for more Tashigi action!

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Ryuhei Tamura

WSJ 2021_07

Happy New Year! I hope it'll be a great year for everyone.

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Ryuhei Tamura

WSJ 2021_08

Welcome back, Matsui Sensei! I'm excited to see how you will surprise me this time!!

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Ryuhei Tamura

WSJ 2021_09

I think volume two is coming out soon in Japan. It goes up to the cult part of the story. You can still catch up, so please take a look!

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Ryuhei Tamura

WSJ 2021_10

I remember receiving an email from you when Sket ended that you would be back. Yay!!

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Ryuhei Tamura

WSJ 2021_11

Every time I order from my friend's restaurant, they cheer me on. Thank you for everything, Hisaya.

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Ryuhei Tamura

WSJ 2021_12

I received some delicious chocolate. It's great with coffee while I work on the storyboards! Sugar!

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Ryuhei Tamura

WSJ 2021_13

They are letting me be a judge in the monthly manga contest. This old man is being continuously overwhelmed by the new generation.

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Ryuhei Tamura

WSJ 2021_14

The landlord of an apartment I used to live in still sends me delicious tomatoes. I'm so grateful.

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Ryuhei Tamura

WSJ 2021_15

The boxed lunch I usually ordered included nanohana, and it made me feel like spring had arrived. I can't stop myself from turning into an old man.

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Ryuhei Tamura

WSJ 2021_16

I'm late to say this, but I received Valentine's Day chocolates! And some passionate letters that just about made me cry!

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Ryuhei Tamura

WSJ 2021_17

Volume 3 should be releasing in Japan soon. It's the start of the Sunken Ruins arc. Check it out if you're interested!

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Ryuhei Tamura

WSJ 2021_18

I had a dream where I had crayfish flailing from my armpits. What the heck? I want this dream analyzed.

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Ryuhei Tamura

WSJ 2021_19

I got a new mug, and I'm working better. Sorry, Baby Beel mug. See you again someday!

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Ryuhei Tamura

WSJ 2021_20

The voice comic is great! I want to get on my knees and thank everyone who helped to create it.

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Ryuhei Tamura

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Spring is so nice that I can't help but go on walks. It might be my favorite season of the year.

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Ryuhei Tamura

WSJ 2021_23

I received a letter explaining what my crayfish dream meant. Basically, I'm in big trouble. Thanks!

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Ryuhei Tamura

WSJ 2021_24

My stomach suddenly started hurting. I was thinking I was getting mentally weak, but it turned out I ate week-old yogurt.

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Ryuhei Tamura

WSJ 2021_25

I drew Haebaru's right hand in chapter 39. I'm sorry. I will fix it in the graphic novels.

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Ryuhei Tamura

WSJ 2021_26

I have more fun drawing analog, but I've ended up going back to fully digital. It's faster.

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Ryuhei Tamura

WSJ 2021_27

I'm working on the graphic novel version and there's so many things to fix that I want to sock my past self.

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Ryuhei Tamura

WSJ 2021_28

So Virtua Fighter is finally out on the PS4. Can't wait to play it after finishing this week's chapter!

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Ryuhei Tamura

WSJ 2021_29

I came up short. Thank you so much to everyone who supported me till the very end.

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