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!
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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

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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.

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

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

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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.

Please share your thoughts and requests about the program by posting with the hashtag #MangaRadio

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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.

Please share your thoughts and requests about the program by posting with #MangaRadio

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