MANGA RADIO

A special talk series where Nippon Broadcasting’s Yoshida Hisanori interviews renowned manga artists.
Our November 2025 guest is Yuu Watase, the creator of Fushigi Yûgi and Arata: The Legend!

In this first of five episodes, Watase talks about her movie-loving parents and her precocious childhood—when she was already showing a deep passion for art and storytelling.

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In this special talk series, radio host Yoshida Hisanori from Nippon Broadcasting sits down with manga artist Takako Shimura, the creator of Aoi Hana, Wandering Son, and Awashima Hyakkei.
In the final episode of this four-part series, Shimura opens up about her latest works — A Story of a Family Like That and Hatsukoi no Tsugi — and shares insights into the everyday moments behind her sensational stories.

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A special talk series where Yoshida Hisanori from Nippon Broadcasting System sits down with some of Japan’s most beloved manga artists.

Our second guest in this renewed edition is Takako Shimura, the acclaimed creator of Aoi Hana (Sweet Blue Flowers), Wandering Son.

In this third episode of a four-part series, Shimura shares stories behind her iconic works and opens up about her creative process and approach to storytelling.

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A special talk show where Yoshida Hisanori from Nippon Broadcasting sits down with top manga creators!
Our guest for the second episode after the show’s relaunch is none other than Takako Shimura,
the brilliant mind behind 「Aoi Hana (Sweet Blue Flowers)」, 「Wandering Son」, and 「Awajima Hyakkei」

In this second part of our four-episode series,
Shimura talks about her early creative journey — from original indie works
to the challenges of her debut days and how her breakout hit 「The Residents of the Threshold 」came to be.

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A special talk series with manga artists, hosted by Yoshida Hisanori from Nippon Broadcasting.

Our second guest in the revamped series is none other than Takako Shimura, creator of "Aoi Hana", "Wandering Son", and "Awajima Hyakkei".

In this first of four episodes, we dive into the origins of her love for manga, her unexpected inspirations growing up, and the beginnings of her creative journey.

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A special talk show where Nippon Broadcasting’s announcer Yoshida Hisanori sits down with legendary manga creators.
After an unexpected end to the program and a three-month hiatus, the show is back!

For the grand comeback in September 2025, our very first guest is none other than the legend of legends—Osamu Akimoto, creator of KochiKame.

In this final episode of the four-part series, we continue our deep dive into KochiKame and also explore his ongoing works Mr. Clice and TimeTuber Yukari. And of course, we round things off with our signature questions.

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A special talk program featuring Nippon Broadcasting’s Yoshida Hisanori and 
legendary manga artists, Osamu Akimoto.
After the show’s sudden end and three months of quiet, we’re finally back!

For our comeback in September 2025, we welcome none other than the legend of legends,
Osamu Akimoto, creator of Kochikame!

This is the third episode in our four-part series.
This time, we dive into Yoppi’s favorite Kochikame episodes and hear Akimoto-sensei’s unique work philosophy.

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A special talk program featuring manga artist and 
Nippon Broadcasting’s announcer Yoshida Hisanori.

After an abrupt end and three months of waiting, the show is back!

For the comeback edition in September 2025, we welcome none other than the legend of legends—Osamu Akimoto, the creator of Kochikame!

This is the second episode of a four-part series, where we hear stories about his time as an animator at Tatsunoko Production and the early days of Kochikame.

Share your thoughts and requests about the program by posting with the hashtag #マンガのラジオ (#MangaRadio)!

This English version was translated using the multilingual voice translation tool “Lingueene!”
Please note that since all non-Japanese languages are translated by AI, some expressions may not be fully accurate. Thank you for your understanding.

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After an unexpected end, and three months under the radar, Manga Radio is back!

For our big comeback in September 2025, we welcome none other than the legend of legends —

 Osamu Akimoto, the creator of KochiKame.

Kicking off this four-part series, Episode 1 dives into his “real-life Ryotsu” boyhood days and the creative sparks of his high school years.

Share your thoughts and requests with #MangaRadio

This English version was translated using the multilingual voice translation tool “Lingueene!”
Please note that since all non-Japanese languages are translated by AI, some expressions

may not be fully accurate. Thank you for your understanding.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.