



[Manga Radio supported by viviON] Vol.219 Yuu Watase (Part 5) — “A Panel Layout Without Purpose Isn’t a Panel”
This special talk series features Nippon Broadcasting’s Yoshida Hisanori alongside acclaimed manga creators. Our November 2025 guest is none other than Yuu Watase, known for Fushigi Yûgi and Arata Kantagari In this final installment of the five-episode series, we dive into conversations about Arat…

[Manga Radio supported by viviON] Vol.218 Yuu Watase (Part 4): “Drafting 1,000 Name Pages While Running Two Serials”
This special talk series features in-depth conversations between Nippon Broadcasting’s announcer Yoshida Hisanori and legendary manga creators. Our guest for November 2025 is the creator of Fushigi Yûgi and Arata Kangatari, Yuu Watase! In this fourth installment of the five-episode series, we cont…

[Manga Radio supported by viviON] Vol.217 Yuu Watase (Part 3) :“It’s a Long-Term Series, So Let’s Turn Up the Density…”
This special interview series features Nippon Broadcasting’s Yoshida Hisanori in conversation with leading manga creators. Our guest for November 2025 is Yuu Watase, the creator of Fushigi Yûgi and Arata Kangatari. In this third episode of the five-part series, we dive into the early days of Watas…

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

[Manga Radio supported by viviON] Vol.215 Yuu Watase (Part 1): “A Preschooler Who Created Stories from Music”
A special talk series where Nippon Broadcasting’s Yoshida Hisanori interviews renowned manga artists. Our November 2025 guest is Yuu Watase, the creator of Fushigi Yûgi and Arata: The Legend! In this first of five episodes, Watase talks about her movie-loving parents and her precocious childhood—w…

[MANGA RADIO supported by viviON] Vol.214 – Takako Shimura (Part 4):“ Everyday Life Behind the Sensation”
In this special talk series, radio host Yoshida Hisanori from Nippon Broadcasting sits down with manga artist Takako Shimura, the creator of Aoi Hana, Wandering Son, and Awashima Hyakkei. In the final episode of this four-part series, Shimura opens up about her latest works — A Story of a Family Li…

[Manga Radio supported by viviON] Vol.213 —Takako Shimura (Part 3): “Editor said Genius!”
A special talk series where Yoshida Hisanori from Nippon Broadcasting System sits down with some of Japan’s most beloved manga artists. Our second guest in this renewed edition is Takako Shimura, the acclaimed creator of Aoi Hana (Sweet Blue Flowers), Wandering Son. In this third episode of a fou…

[Manga Radio supported by viviON] Vol.212 — Takako Shimura (Part 2): “Friendship Power at the Printing Shop”
A special talk show where Yoshida Hisanori from Nippon Broadcasting sits down with top manga creators! Our guest for the second episode after the show’s relaunch is none other than Takako Shimura, the brilliant mind behind 「Aoi Hana (Sweet Blue Flowers)」, 「Wandering Son」, and 「Awajima Hyakkei」 In …

[Manga Radio supported by viviON] Vol.211 – Takako Shimura (Part 1): “The Girl Who Fell for Abusan”
A special talk series with manga artists, hosted by Yoshida Hisanori from Nippon Broadcasting. Our second guest in the revamped series is none other than Takako Shimura, creator of "Aoi Hana", "Wandering Son", and "Awajima Hyakkei". In this first of four episodes, we dive into the origins of her …

[Manga Radio supported by viviON] Vol.210 Osamu Akimoto (Part 4) — “40 Years of Pure Fun”
A special talk show where Nippon Broadcasting’s announcer Yoshida Hisanori sits down with legendary manga creators. After an unexpected end to the program and a three-month hiatus, the show is back! For the grand comeback in September 2025, our very first guest is none other than the legend of leg…