This special talk series pairs Nippon Broadcasting’s Yoshida Hisanori with some of Japan’s most celebrated manga creators.
Our November 2025 guest is Yuu Watase, the mastermind behind Fushigi Yûgi and Arata: The Legend.

In this second episode of our five-part series, Watase talks about her middle and high school years, and the remarkable path that led to her debut — including the astonishing moment when her very first submission instantly won her an editor.

Share your thoughts and requests with  #マンガのラジオ (#MangaRadio) on social media!

This special talk series pairs Nippon Broadcasting&rsquo;s Yoshida Hisanori with some of Japan&rsquo;s most celebrated manga creators. Our November 2025 guest is Yuu Watase, the mastermind behind Fushigi Y&ucirc;gi and Arata: The Legend.
In this second episode of our five-part series, Watase talks about her middle and high school years, and the remarkable path that led to her debut &mdash; including the astonishing moment when her very first submission instantly won her an editor.
Share your thoughts and requests with &nbsp;#マンガのラジオ (#MangaRadio) on social media!

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.

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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.216 Yuu Watase (Part 2): “A Middle Schooler Who Studied by Rereading 10 Times”

A special talk program featuring announcer Hisanori Yoshida in conversation with manga artists.
For April 2026, we welcome Ao Kojima, winner of the Manga Taisho 2026 Grand Prize for「Hon Nara Uru Hodo」

In the third episode of this four-part series, we dive into the story of how Kojima was scouted by her editor, Asai, as well as the background behind her debut work Kissako. We also explore the thoughts and ideas behind her award-winning title「Hon Nara Uru Hodo」.

Share your thoughts and requests using the hashtag #MangaRadio.

Note: For privacy protection, some audio in this series has been modified.
We appreciate your understanding if certain parts are difficult to hear.

A special talk program featuring announcer Hisanori Yoshida in conversation with manga artists. For April 2026, we welcome Ao Kojima, winner of the Manga Taisho 2026 Grand Prize for「Hon Nara Uru Hodo」
In the third episode of this four-part series, we dive into the story of how Kojima was scouted by her editor, Asai, as well as the background behind her debut work Kissako. We also explore the thoughts and ideas behind her award-winning title「Hon Nara Uru Hodo」.
Share your thoughts and requests using the hashtag #MangaRadio.
Note: For privacy protection, some audio in this series has been modified. We appreciate your understanding if certain parts are difficult to hear.

[Manga Radio supported by viviON] Vol.239 Ao Kojima (Part 3) “Contacting Customer Support”

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4月は『本なら売るほど』で「マンガ大賞2026」

大賞を受賞された児島青さんをお迎えします。

全4回シリーズの3回目となる今回は担当編集浅井さんから

スカウトされた時のお話やデビュー作『キッサコ』について

更に『本なら売るほど』についてのお話伺っています。

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。

※今シリーズはプライバシー保護のため音声に加工を施しています。

　お聴きづらい箇所もございますが、ご了承ください。

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4月は『本なら売るほど』で「マンガ大賞2026」
大賞を受賞された児島青さんをお迎えします。
全4回シリーズの3回目となる今回は担当編集浅井さんから
スカウトされた時のお話やデビュー作『キッサコ』について
更に『本なら売るほど』についてのお話伺っています。
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。
※今シリーズはプライバシー保護のため音声に加工を施しています。
　お聴きづらい箇所もございますが、ご了承ください。

[マンガのラジオ supported by viviON] Vol.239 児島青さん（その3）「カスタマーセンターに問い合わせ」

A special talk series featuring announcer Hisanori Yoshida in conversation with leading manga artists.
In April 2026, we welcome Ao Kojima, winner of the Manga Taisho 2026 Grand Prize for “Hon Nara Uru Hodo.”

In this second episode of the four-part series, we continue the conversation on reading—before diving into the surprising origin of Kojima’s manga journey, which began as a deeply personal hobby.

Share your thoughts and requests using #MangaRadio on social media.

Note: For privacy reasons, this series includes processed audio. Some sections may be slightly harder to hear—thank you for your understanding.

A special talk series featuring announcer Hisanori Yoshida in conversation with leading manga artists. In April 2026, we welcome Ao Kojima, winner of the Manga Taisho 2026 Grand Prize for &ldquo;Hon Nara Uru Hodo.&rdquo;
In this second episode of the four-part series, we continue the conversation on reading&mdash;before diving into the surprising origin of Kojima&rsquo;s manga journey, which began as a deeply personal hobby.
Share your thoughts and requests using #MangaRadio on social media.
Note: For privacy reasons, this series includes processed audio. Some sections may be slightly harder to hear&mdash;thank you for your understanding.

[Manga Radio supported by viviON] Vol.216 Yuu Watase (Part 2): “A Middle Schooler Who Studied by Rereading 10 Times”

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