Episodes

  • [Manga Radio supported by viviON] Vol.213 Takako Shimura (Part 3) — “Editor said Genius!”
    Oct 19 2025

    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.

    Join the conversation on social media with #マンガのラジオ — we’d love to hear your thoughts and requests!

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    22 mins
  • [Manga Radio supported by viviON] Vol.212 — Takako Shimura (Part 2): “Friendship Power at the Printing Shop”
    Oct 12 2025

    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!
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    23 mins
  • [Manga Radio supported by viviON] Vol.211 – Takako Shimura (Part 1): “The Girl Who Fell for Abusan”
    Oct 5 2025

    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.

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    22 mins
  • [Manga Radio supported by viviON] Vol.210 Osamu Akimoto (Part 4) — “40 Years of Pure Fun”
    Sep 28 2025

    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 legends—Osamu Akimoto, creator of KochiKame.

    In this final episode of the four-part series, we continue our deep dive into KochiKame and also explore his ongoing works Mr. Clice and TimeTuber Yukari. And of course, we round things off with our signature questions.

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

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    27 mins
  • 【Manga Radio supported by viviON 】Vol.209 Osamu Akimoto(3)「Family living in Ferrari」
    Sep 21 2025

    A special talk program featuring Nippon Broadcasting’s Yoshida Hisanori and
    legendary manga artists, Osamu Akimoto.
    After the show’s sudden end and three months of quiet, we’re finally back!

    For our comeback in September 2025, we welcome none other than the legend of legends,
    Osamu Akimoto, creator of Kochikame!

    This is the third episode in our four-part series.
    This time, we dive into Yoppi’s favorite Kochikame episodes and hear Akimoto-sensei’s unique work philosophy.

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    27 mins
  • 【Manga Radio supported by viviON 】Vol.208 Osamu Akimoto(2)「From Tatsunoko to KochiKame」
    Sep 14 2025

    A special talk program featuring manga artist and
    Nippon Broadcasting’s announcer Yoshida Hisanori.

    After an abrupt end and three months of waiting, the show is back!

    For the comeback edition in September 2025, we welcome none other than the legend of legends—Osamu Akimoto, the creator of Kochikame!

    This is the second episode of a four-part series, where we hear stories about his time as an animator at Tatsunoko Production and the early days of Kochikame.

    Share your thoughts and requests about the program by posting with the hashtag #マンガのラジオ (#MangaRadio)!

    This English version was translated using the multilingual voice translation tool “Lingueene!”
    Please note that since all non-Japanese languages are translated by AI, some expressions may not be fully accurate. Thank you for your understanding.

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    26 mins
  • 【Manga Radio supported by viviON 】Vol.207 Osamu Akimoto(1)「Boyhood with a Real "Ryotsu Kankichi" Vibe」
    Sep 7 2025

    After an unexpected end, and three months under the radar, Manga Radio is back!

    For our big comeback in September 2025, we welcome none other than the legend of legends —

    Osamu Akimoto, the creator of KochiKame.

    Kicking off this four-part series, Episode 1 dives into his “real-life Ryotsu” boyhood days and the creative sparks of his high school years.

    Share your thoughts and requests with #MangaRadio

    This English version was translated using the multilingual voice translation tool “Lingueene!”
    Please note that since all non-Japanese languages are translated by AI, some expressions

    may not be fully accurate. Thank you for your understanding.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    23 mins