MANGA RADIO

This special interview program features announcer Hisanori Yoshida in conversation with manga artists.

For October 2026, we’ll be bringing you highlights from a live recording event featuring Kappy, the creator of Hidarikiki no Ellen (Ellen of the Left-Handed) and Otona Taisen.

In this first episode of the four-part series, Kappy talks about his childhood as a movie-loving boy, including stories from his elementary school days—such as his impressively detailed impressions and imitations of people.

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An exclusive conversation series featuring announcer Hisanorii Yoshida and manga artists.

For September 2026, we’re joined by Jun Mayuzuki, the creator of Kowloon Generic Romance and After the Rain.

In this fourth and final episode of the series, Mayuzuki talks about Kowloon Generic Romance, how she develops and shapes her characters, and answers some of the show’s regular questions.

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An interview program featuring special conversations between announcer Hisanori Yoshida and manga artists.

For September 2026, we’re joined by Jun Mayuzuki, the creator of Kowloon Generic Romance and After the Rain.

In the third installment of this four-part series, we talk about After the Rain, as well as the themes behind Mayuzuki’s creative work and what makes an older man truly appealing.

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This special interview program features announcer Hisanori Yoshida in conversation with manga artists.

For September 2026, we welcome Jun Mayuzuki, the creator of Kowloon Generic Romance and After the Rain.

In the second episode of this four-part series, Mayuzuki talks about her connection with manga artist Shiriagari Kotobuki, her debut work Sayonara Daisy, which was published after she submitted her very first work, the struggles she faced afterward, and her unexpected encounter with a charismatic manga editor.

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An exclusive interview series featuring announcer Hisanori Yoshida in conversation with manga artists.

For September 2026, we welcome Jun Mayuzuki, the creator of "Kowloon Generic Romance" and "After the Rain".

In the first episode of this four-part series, Mayuzuki talks about her childhood, growing up surrounded by her manga-loving parents’ extensive collection, and how she decided to become a manga artist while still in kindergarten. She also shares her thoughts on what drives her to create.

We’d love to hear what you think about the show!
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The second part of the Director’s Cut of the special program, [Manga Radio: Space Brothers Special supported by viviON].

Our guest is Chuya Koyama, the creator of Space Brothers, who has just wrapped up its incredible 18-year run!

In this second Director’s Cut, we hear about Koyama’s journey toward becoming a manga artist and the path that eventually led him to create Space Brothers. He also shares stories from the series’ serialization, as well as his thoughts on what lies ahead for him as a manga artist.

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An SP interview program featuring announcer Hisanori Yoshida in special conversations with manga artists.

For August 2026, we welcome Izumi Takemoto, the creator of Aoi-chan Panic! and Nekome～Waku, as well as the character designer for the TV anime Apocalypse Hotel.

In this final episode of the five-part series, we hear Takemoto’s thoughts on AI, from the perspective of someone deeply knowledgeable about science fiction. We also talk about Apocalypse Hotel and, as always, ask some of our regular questions.

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This is a special interview program featuring announcer Hisanori Yoshida and manga artists.

This is the Director’s Cut of the first half of the special program “Manga Radio: Space Brothers Special supported by viviON,” which aired on Nippon Broadcasting System on Sunday, August 16, 2026.

The guest is Chuya Koyama, creator of Space Brothers, who has just wrapped up the manga’s remarkable 18-year run!

In Part 1 of the Director’s Cut, Koyama talks about his feelings immediately after completing the series, his experiences with manga as a child, and the journey that eventually led him to pursue a career as a manga artist.

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Announcer Hisanori Yoshida sits down for a special series of conversations with manga creators.

For August 2026, we’re joined by Izumi Takemoto, creator of Aoi-chan Panic! and Nekome～Waku, as well as the character designer for the TV anime Apocalypse Hotel.

In the fourth installment of this five-part series, we dive into the long-running Nekome～Waku, Yumimi Mix—the work that first introduced Takemoto’s manga to Yoshida—and the world of digital drawing.

And what exactly is a “braided-hair brush”?
(Here, “brush” refers to the digital brush tools used in software such as Photoshop.)

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This special interview series features announcer Hisanori Yoshida in conversation with manga artists.

For August 2026, we welcome Izumi Takemoto, the manga artist behind Aoi-chan Panic!, Nekome~Waku, and the original character designs for the TV anime Apocalypse Hotel.

In this third installment of the five-part series, we take a deeper look at Takemoto’s career around the time of her debut, as well as exploring some of the unique elements of the “Takemoto world.”

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