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.

After an unexpected end, and three months under the radar,&nbsp;Manga Radio&nbsp;is back!
For our big comeback in September 2025, we welcome none other than the legend of legends &mdash;
&nbsp;Osamu Akimoto, the creator of&nbsp;KochiKame.
Kicking off this four-part series, Episode 1 dives into his &ldquo;real-life Ryotsu&rdquo; boyhood days and the creative sparks of his high school years.
Share your thoughts and requests with&nbsp;#MangaRadio
This English version was translated using the multilingual voice translation tool &ldquo;Lingueene!&rdquo; Please note that since all non-Japanese languages are translated by AI, some expressions
may not be fully accurate. Thank you for your understanding.

This is a podcast for Japanese Manga lovers. Every week, we welcome renowned Japanese manga artists as guests to delve into stories you won't hear anywhere else. This program is recorded in Japanese but is converted into English using AI while preserving the original voices.

This is a podcast for Japanese Manga lovers. Every week, we welcome renowned Japanese manga artists as guests to delve into stories you won't hear anywhere else. This program is recorded in Japanese but is converted into English using AI while preserving the original voices.

MANGA RADIO

様々なカルチャーを追求し、マンガ大賞の発起人にも名を連ねるアナウンサー・吉田尚記が、マンガに特化したポッドキャスト番組。

番組ホームページはこちら：https://manga-no-radio.com/

様々なカルチャーを追求し、マンガ大賞の発起人にも名を連ねるアナウンサー・吉田尚記が、マンガに特化したポッドキャスト番組。
番組ホームページはこちら：<a href="https://manga-no-radio.com/">https://manga-no-radio.com/</a>

マンガのラジオ

様々なカルチャーを追求し、マンガ大賞の発起人にも名を連ねる、東大大学院にも通うアナウンサー・吉田尚記がパーソナリティを務める、マンガに特化したポッドキャスト番組。

番組ホームページはこちら：https://manga-no-radio.com/

様々なカルチャーを追求し、マンガ大賞の発起人にも名を連ねる、東大大学院にも通うアナウンサー・吉田尚記がパーソナリティを務める、マンガに特化したポッドキャスト番組。
番組ホームページはこちら：<a href="https://manga-no-radio.com/">https://manga-no-radio.com/</a>

【Manga Radio supported by viviON 】Vol.207 Osamu Akimoto（1）「Boyhood with a Real "Ryotsu Kankichi" Vibe」

Broadcaster Hisanori Yoshida sits down for a special interview series with creators from the world of manga.

In July 2026, our guest is Shihei Rin, the manga editor behind major hits such as SPY×FAMILY, Chainsaw Man, and Dandadan.

In this fourth and final episode of the series, Rin shares his thoughts on his latest projects, the relationship between manga and AI, and answers our usual closing questions.

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

Broadcaster Hisanori Yoshida sits down for a special interview series with creators from the world of manga.
In July 2026, our guest is Shihei Rin, the manga editor behind major hits such as SPY&times;FAMILY, Chainsaw Man, and Dandadan.
In this fourth and final episode of the series, Rin shares his thoughts on his latest projects, the relationship between manga and AI, and answers our usual closing questions.
We&rsquo;d love to hear your thoughts and requests! Please post using the hashtag #MangaNoRadio.

[Manga Radio supported by viviON] Vol.253 – Shihei Rin (Part 4): “The Right Answer Is ‘I Don’t Know’”

アナウンサー・吉田尚記と漫画家さんとのSP対談番組。

2026年7月は『SPY×FAMILY』『チェンソーマン』

『ダンダダン』等多くのヒット作を手掛ける

漫画編集者の林士平さんをお迎えしています。

全4回シリーズの最終回となる今回は

林さんの新しい試みや漫画とAIについての私見、

いつもの質問等、伺っています。

番組の感想・リクエスト等は「#マンガのラジオ」を

つけてポストしてくださいね。

■提供：株式会社viviON
『マンガのラジオ』は、株式会社viviONの提供でお送りしています。 
クリエイター向けの支援サービスや会社情報についてはこちら！ 
▼公式サイト 
https://vivion.jp/

アナウンサー・吉田尚記と漫画家さんとのSP対談番組。
2026年7月は『SPY&times;FAMILY』『チェンソーマン』
『ダンダダン』等多くのヒット作を手掛ける
漫画編集者の林士平さんをお迎えしています。
全4回シリーズの最終回となる今回は
林さんの新しい試みや漫画とAIについての私見、
いつもの質問等、伺っています。
番組の感想・リクエスト等は「#マンガのラジオ」を
つけてポストしてくださいね。
■提供：株式会社viviON 『マンガのラジオ』は、株式会社viviONの提供でお送りしています。&nbsp; クリエイター向けの支援サービスや会社情報についてはこちら！&nbsp; ▼公式サイト&nbsp; <a href="https://vivion.jp/">https://vivion.jp/</a>

[マンガのラジオ supported by viviON] Vol.253 林士平さん（その4）「正解は「わかんない」」

Announcer Hisanori Yoshida sits down with manga creators and industry professionals for special in-depth conversations.

In July 2026, the guest is Shihei Rin, the manga editor behind numerous hit series, including SPY×FAMILY, Chainsaw Man, and Dandadan.

In this third installment of the four-part series, the discussion continues from the previous episode, diving even deeper into Rin’s editorial approach and philosophy.

If you have thoughts about the episode or requests for future guests, be sure to post them on social media using the hashtag #MangaNoRadio.

Announcer Hisanori Yoshida sits down with manga creators and industry professionals for special in-depth conversations.
In July 2026, the guest is Shihei Rin, the manga editor behind numerous hit series, including SPY&times;FAMILY, Chainsaw Man, and Dandadan.
In this third installment of the four-part series, the discussion continues from the previous episode, diving even deeper into Rin&rsquo;s editorial approach and philosophy.
If you have thoughts about the episode or requests for future guests, be sure to post them on social media using the hashtag #MangaNoRadio.

【Manga Radio supported by viviON 】Vol.207 Osamu Akimoto（1）「Boyhood with a Real "Ryotsu Kankichi" Vibe」

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