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.
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[マンガのラジオ supported by viviON] Vol.238 児島青さん(その2)「勝手に漫画化して、そっとしまう」
29:14

Manga Radio supported by viviON Vol.237: Ao Kojima (Part 1) “When I Draw, Stories Begin to Emerge”
19:33

[マンガのラジオ supported by viviON] Vol.237 児島青さん(その1)「絵を描くと物語がついてくる」
29:54