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 four-part series, Shimura shares stories behind her iconic works and opens up about her creative process and approach to storytelling.

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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 this second part of our four-episode series,
Shimura talks about her early creative journey — from original indie works
to the challenges of her debut days and how her breakout hit 「The Residents of the Threshold 」came to be.

We’d love to hear your thoughts and requests!
Share them on social media with #マンガのラジオ (#MangaRadio)

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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 love for manga, her unexpected inspirations growing up, and the beginnings of her creative journey.

Share your thoughts and requests on social media with #マンガのラジオ.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.