MANGA RADIO

A special interview series hosted by announcer Hisanori Yoshida, featuring some of Japan’s most fascinating manga creators. For November 2026, we’re joined by Reiji Yamada, the acclaimed manga artist behind B Virgin and The Cure for Despair, and the host of the popular online show Reiji Yamada’s Young Sunday. In this second installment of our four-part series, Yamada takes us back to his sixth-grade years, when he first encountered Osamu Tezuka’s How to Draw Manga—a book that would profoundly shape his future. He also looks back on his journey toward becoming a manga artist, including his experiences preparing for art school entrance exams. From the roots of his creative journey to the evolution of manga culture, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. Share your thoughts and requests on social media using the hashtag #MangaRadio ! Presented by viviON Inc. Manga Radio is proudly supported by viviON Inc., offering creative support services and more. Official Website: https://vivion.jp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Manga Radio is a special interview series hosted by announcer Hisanori Yoshida, featuring in-depth conversations with manga artists. For November 2026, we welcome Reiji Yamada, the acclaimed manga artist behind B Virgin and Zetsubō ni Kiku Kusuri (A Remedy for Despair), as well as the main host of the online show Reiji Yamada’s Young Sunday. In this first installment of a four-part series, Yoshida and Yamada kick things off with a casual conversation about their childhoods spent in Tokyo’s Ginza and Nihonbashi districts. Yamada then shares fascinating stories from his early years, including surviving creative works he made before he had even learned to read and write, the moment he decided to become a manga artist while still in elementary school, and a life-changing encounter with a book that helped shape his future. Tune in for an engaging conversation about childhood creativity, the dreams that shape our lives, and the encounters that can change everything. We’d love to hear your thoughts and suggestions! Share your comments on social media using the hashtag #MangaRadio !See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted by announcer Hisanori Yoshida, Manga Radio is a special interview series featuring manga artists. Throughout October 2026, we’re bringing you highlights from a live recording event featuring Kappy, the creator of Hidarikiki no Eren (Eren the Southpaw) and Otona Taisen (Adult War). In this final installment of the four-part series, Kappy talks about Oshako Sommelier Oshako!—possibly the world’s first and only interior design gag manga—as well as what inspired him to create Hidarikiki no Eren. We’ll also hear Kappy answer questions from the audience at the live recording event! We’d love to hear your thoughts on the show and your requests! Share your posts with the hashtag #MangaRadio ! ■ Presented by viviON Co., Ltd. Manga Radio is brought to you by viviON Co., Ltd. For more information about the company and its creator support services, visit: ▼ Official Websitehttps://vivion.jp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This special interview program features announcer Hisanori Yoshida in conversation with manga artists. Throughout October 2026, we’re bringing you recordings from a live audience event featuring Kappy, the manga artist behind Eren the Southpaw and Otona Taisen. In this third installment of the four-part series, Kappy talks about his early days learning the ropes after joining an advertising agency, as well as how he found the opportunity to start drawing manga at his next workplace. Share your thoughts on the show or send us your requests by posting with the hashtag #MangaRadio !See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted by announcer Hisanori Yoshida, Manga Radio is a special interview series featuring some of Japan’s most exciting manga creators. For October 2026, we’re bringing you highlights from a live recording event featuring Kappy, creator of Hidarikiki no Eren (Left-Handed Eren) and Otona Taisen (Adult Wars). In Part 2 of this four-part series, Kappy takes us back to his high school years—where an unexpected surprise after entering high school ultimately helped him discover the path that would lead to where he is today. He also opens up about his university years, when he was fully focused on landing a job at a major advertising agency and building the career he had envisioned for himself. What twists and turns shaped the creator Kappy would eventually become? We’d love to hear what you think!Share your thoughts and requests on social media with #MangaRadioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.