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.

[Manga Radio supported by viviON] Vol. 256 — Izumi Takemoto (Part 3): “Taking on ‘Love’ with ‘Weirdness’”
21:44

[マンガのラジオ supported by viviON] Vol.256 竹本泉さん(その3)「「LOVE」に対して「変」で勝負」
33:15

[Manga Radio supported by viviON] Vol. 255: Izumi Takemoto (Part 2) — “Shifting Just Half a Step Away from Reality”
23:47