MANGA RADIO

A special interview series hosted by announcer Hisanori Yoshida, featuring some of Japan’s most fascinating manga creators.

For November 2026, we’re joined by Reiji Yamada, the acclaimed manga artist behind B Virgin and The Cure for Despair, and the host of the popular online show Reiji Yamada’s Young Sunday.

In this second installment of our four-part series, Yamada takes us back to his sixth-grade years, when he first encountered Osamu Tezuka’s How to Draw Manga—a book that would profoundly shape his future. He also looks back on his journey toward becoming a manga artist, including his experiences preparing for art school entrance exams.

From the roots of his creative journey to the evolution of manga culture, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

Share your thoughts and requests on social media using the hashtag #MangaRadio !

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Manga Radio is proudly supported by viviON Inc., offering creative support services and more.

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Manga Radio is a special interview series hosted by announcer Hisanori Yoshida, featuring in-depth conversations with manga artists.

For November 2026, we welcome Reiji Yamada, the acclaimed manga artist behind B Virgin and Zetsubō ni Kiku Kusuri (A Remedy for Despair), as well as the main host of the online show Reiji Yamada’s Young Sunday.

In this first installment of a four-part series, Yoshida and Yamada kick things off with a casual conversation about their childhoods spent in Tokyo’s Ginza and Nihonbashi districts.

Yamada then shares fascinating stories from his early years, including surviving creative works he made before he had even learned to read and write, the moment he decided to become a manga artist while still in elementary school, and a life-changing encounter with a book that helped shape his future.

Tune in for an engaging conversation about childhood creativity, the dreams that shape our lives, and the encounters that can change everything.

We’d love to hear your thoughts and suggestions! Share your comments on social media using the hashtag #MangaRadio !

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Hosted by announcer Hisanori Yoshida, Manga Radio is a special interview series featuring manga artists.

Throughout October 2026, we’re bringing you highlights from a live recording event featuring Kappy, the creator of Hidarikiki no Eren (Eren the Southpaw) and Otona Taisen (Adult War).

In this final installment of the four-part series, Kappy talks about Oshako Sommelier Oshako!—possibly the world’s first and only interior design gag manga—as well as what inspired him to create Hidarikiki no Eren.

We’ll also hear Kappy answer questions from the audience at the live recording event!

We’d love to hear your thoughts on the show and your requests! Share your posts with the hashtag #MangaRadio !

■ Presented by viviON Co., Ltd.

Manga Radio is brought to you by viviON Co., Ltd.

For more information about the company and its creator support services, visit:

▼ Official Website
https://vivion.jp/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Throughout October 2026, we’re bringing you recordings from a live audience event featuring Kappy, the manga artist behind Eren the Southpaw and Otona Taisen.

In this third installment of the four-part series, Kappy talks about his early days learning the ropes after joining an advertising agency, as well as how he found the opportunity to start drawing manga at his next workplace.

Share your thoughts on the show or send us your requests by posting with the hashtag #MangaRadio !

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted by announcer Hisanori Yoshida, Manga Radio is a special interview series featuring some of Japan’s most exciting manga creators.

For October 2026, we’re bringing you highlights from a live recording event featuring Kappy, creator of Hidarikiki no Eren (Left-Handed Eren) and Otona Taisen (Adult Wars).

In Part 2 of this four-part series, Kappy takes us back to his high school years—where an unexpected surprise after entering high school ultimately helped him discover the path that would lead to where he is today.

He also opens up about his university years, when he was fully focused on landing a job at a major advertising agency and building the career he had envisioned for himself.

What twists and turns shaped the creator Kappy would eventually become?

We’d love to hear what you think!
Share your thoughts and requests on social media with #MangaRadio

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

We’d love to hear your thoughts and requests! Please post using the hashtag #MangaRadio

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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.

If you have any thoughts or requests about the program, please post them with the hashtag #MangaRadio

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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.

Please share your thoughts and requests for the show by posting with the hashtag #MangaRadio

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

We’d love to hear your thoughts on the program and your requests for future episodes!
Please post using the hashtag #MangaRadio

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!
Please post your comments and requests with the hashtag #MangaRadio

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.