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MANGA RADIO
This is a podcast for Japanese Manga lovers. Every week, we welcome renowned Japanese manga artists as guests to delve into stories you won't hear anywhere else. This program is recorded in Japanese but is converted into English using AI while preserving the original voices.
Episodes
MANGA RADIO[Manga no Radio supported by viviON] Vol. 257 — Izumi Takemoto, Part 4: “A Braided-Hair Brush?”
Announcer Hisanori Yoshida sits down for a special series of conversations with manga creators. For August 2026, we’re joined by Izumi Takemoto, creator…
MANGA RADIO[Manga Radio supported by viviON] Vol. 256 — Izumi Takemoto (Part 3): “Taking on ‘Love’ with ‘Weirdness’”
This special interview series features announcer Hisanori Yoshida in conversation with manga artists. For August 2026, we welcome Izumi Takemoto, the manga…
MANGA RADIO[Manga Radio supported by viviON] Vol. 255: Izumi Takemoto (Part 2) — “Shifting Just Half a Step Away from Reality”
An exclusive interview series featuring announcer Hisanori Yoshida in conversation with manga artists. For August 2026, we welcome Izumi Takemoto, creator of…
MANGA RADIO[Manga Radio supported by viviON] Vol. 254: Izumi Takemoto (Part 1) — “The World of Shōjo Manga Is Vast”
An exclusive interview program featuring announcer Hisanori Yoshida in conversation with manga artists. In August 2026, we welcome Izumi Takemoto, creator of…
MANGA RADIO[Manga Radio supported by viviON] Vol.253 – Shihei Rin (Part 4): “The Right Answer Is ‘I Don’t Know’”
Broadcaster Hisanori Yoshida sits down for a special interview series with creators from the world of manga. In July 2026, our guest is Shihei Rin, the manga…
MANGA RADIO[Manga Radio supported by viviON] Vol.252 – Shihei Rin (Part 3): “The Density That Only Print Media Can Achieve”
Announcer Hisanori Yoshida sits down with manga creators and industry professionals for special in-depth conversations. In July 2026, the guest is Shihei Rin…
MANGA RADIOManga Radio supported by viviON – Vol. 251: Shihei Rin (Part 2) “The Job of Passing On the Legacy We’ve Inherited”
Announcer Hisanori Yoshida sits down with manga creators and industry professionals for special in-depth conversations. In July 2026, the guest is Shihei Rin…
MANGA RADIO[Manga Radio supported by viviON] Vol.250: Shihei Rin (Part 1) – “What Made You Choose Your First Job?”
A special interview series featuring announcer Hisanori Yoshida and creators from the world of manga. In July 2026, we welcome Shihei Rin, the manga editor…
MANGA RADIO[Manga Radio supported by viviON] Vol.249 – Mitsuharu Yanamoto (Part 4): “My Next Work Will Be ‘A Manga That Can’t Be Explained’”
A special talk program featuring announcer Yoshida Hisanori and manga creators. In June 2026, our guest is Mitsuharu Yanamoto, the creator of Hibiki…
MANGA RADIO[Manga Radio supported by viviON] Vol.248 — Mitsuharu Yanamoto (Part 3) “Why Was I So Confident?”
A special interview program featuring announcer Hisanorii Yoshida sits down with acclaimed manga creator Mitsuharu Yanamoto for an in-depth conversation. In…
MANGA RADIO[Manga Radio supported by viviON] Vol.247 Mitsuharu Yanamoto (Part 2) — “The Moment I Connected to the Place I Admired”
A special interview program featuring announcer Hisanori Yoshida in conversation with manga creators. In June 2026, we welcome Mitsuharu Yanamoto, the creator…
MANGA RADIO[Manga Radio supported by viviON] Vol.246 – Mitsuharu Yanamoto (Part 1) “The Biggest Slip of the Tongue in the Show’s History?”
A special talk series featuring announcer Hisanori Yoshida and manga creators. For June 2026, we welcome Mitsuharu Yanamoto, creator of the Manga Taisho 2017…
MANGA RADIO[Manga no Radio supported by viviON] Vol.245 Hiromasa Okujima (Part 5) “Payoff to a 20-Year Setup?”
A special talk program featuring announcer Yoshida Hisanori and manga creators. For May 2026, we welcome Hiromasa Okujima, creator of the hit series Baban…
MANGA RADIO[The Manga Radio supported by viviON] Vol.244 — Hiromasa Okujima (Part 4) “Hold up… is this actually BL?”
A special talk series featuring announcer Yoshida Hisanori and renowned manga creators.For May 2026, we welcome Hiromasa Okujima, creator of the hit series…
MANGA RADIO[Manga no Radio supported by viviON] Vol.243 – Hiromasa Okujima (Part 3)"From 'I'm going to make a name for myself!' to 'Please, nobody look at me!'"
A special interview series hosted by announcer Yoshida Hisanori, featuring conversations with manga artists.This May 2026, we welcome Hiromasa Okujima, creator…
MANGA RADIO[The Manga Radio supported by viviON] Vol.242 Guest: Hiromasa Okujima (Part 2) “If Kon-san Thinks You’ve Got It, You’re Good to Go.”
Announcer Hisanori Yoshida sits down with manga creators for special in-depth conversations. In May 2026, we welcome Hiromasa Okujima, creator of the hit…
MANGA RADIO[Manga Radio supported by viviON] Vol.241 Hiromasa Okujima (Part 1): “A Friend from Kobe”
This is a special talk program featuring announcer Hisanori Yoshida and manga artists. For May 2026, we welcome Hiromasa Okujima, known for the hit series…
MANGA RADIOManga Radio supported by viviON Vol.240: Ao Kojima (Part 4) “The Moment It Becomes a Manga”
A special talk program featuring announcer Hisanori Yoshida in conversation with manga artists.For April 2026, we welcome Ao Kojima, winner of the Manga Taisho…
MANGA RADIO[Manga Radio supported by viviON] Vol.239 Ao Kojima (Part 3) “Contacting Customer Support”
A special talk program featuring announcer Hisanori Yoshida in conversation with manga artists.For April 2026, we welcome Ao Kojima, winner of the Manga Taisho…
MANGA RADIO[Manga Radio supported by viviON] Vol.238 Ao Kojima (Part 2): “Turning Moments into Manga… Then Quietly Tucking Them Away”
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…
MANGA RADIOManga Radio supported by viviON Vol.237: Ao Kojima (Part 1) “When I Draw, Stories Begin to Emerge”
A special talk program featuring announcer Hisanori Yoshida in conversation with manga artists.In April 2026, we welcome Ao Kojima, winner of the Manga Taisho…
MANGA RADIO[Manga Radio supported by viviON] Vol.236 Hiroyuki Yasuda (Part 5) “No Goals, No Purpose”
A special talk program featuring Nippon Broadcasting’s announcer Yoshida Hisanori in conversation with manga artists.For March 2026, we welcome Hiroyuki…
MANGA RADIO[Manga Radio supported by viviON] Vol.235 Hiroyuki Yasuda (Part 4): “Making It Look Delicious”
A special talk program featuring Nippon Broadcasting announcer Yoshida Hisanori in conversation with manga artists.For March 2026, we welcome Hiroyuki Yasuda…
MANGA RADIO[Manga no Radio supported by viviON] Vol.234 Hiroyuki Yasuda (Part 3) “What Made You Notice This?”
A special talk program featuring Nippon Broadcasting System announcer Yoshida Hisanori and leading manga artists. In March 2026, we welcome Hiroyuki Yasuda…
MANGA RADIO[Manga Radio supported by viviON] Vol.233 Hiroyuki Yasuda (Part 2) – “The Great Tetsuya Chiba Who Discovered Shomuni”
A special talk series featuring manga artists, hosted by Nippon Broadcasting announcer Yoshida Hisanori. In March 2026, we welcome Hiroyuki Yasuda, the creator…
MANGA RADIO[Manga no Radio supported by viviON] Vol.232 Hiroyuki Yasuda (Part 1) “What’s Boredom?”
A special talk program on Nippon Broadcasting System, where announcer Yoshida Hisanori sits down with leading manga artists. Our March 2026 guest is Hiroyuki…
MANGA RADIOManga no Radio supported by viviON] Vol.231 Shuzo Oshimi (Part 4) “Remembering Memories That Didn’t Exist”
A special talk program featuring Nippon Broadcasting announcer Yoshida Hisanori in conversation with leading manga artists. In February 2026, we welcome Shuzo…
MANGA RADIO[Manga no Radio supported by viviON] Vol.230 Shuzo Oshimi (Part 3) “Serves You Right.”
A special talk program on Nippon Broadcasting System featuring announcer Yoshida Hisanori in conversation with manga artists. For February 2026, we welcome…
MANGA RADIO[Manga no Radio supported by viviON] Vol.229 Shuzo Oshimi (Part 2) “Youth in the Gutter”
A special talk program featuring Nippon Broadcasting System announcer Yoshida Hisanori and renowned manga artists. In February 2026, we welcome Shuzo Oshimi…
MANGA RADIO[Manga no Radio supported by viviON] Vol.228 Shuzo Oshimi (Part 1) “Awakening to ‘Something’ in the Third Grade”
A special talk program featuring Nippon Broadcasting announcer Yoshida Hisanori and a manga artist. In February 2026, we welcome Shuzo Oshimi, the creator of…
MANGA RADIO[Manga no Radio supported by viviON] Vol.227 Yoichi Takahashi (Part 4): “If I can keep drawing until I’m 200, I’d love to.”
A special talk program featuring Nippon Broadcasting announcer Yoshida Hisanori and manga artist. In January 2026, we welcome Yoichi Takahashi, the creator of…
MANGA RADIO[Manga no Radio supported by viviON] Vol.226 Yoichi Takahashi (Part 3): “Three Tsubasa’s”
A special talk program featuring Nippon Broadcasting announcer Yoshida Hisanori and celebrated manga artists. For January 2026, we welcome Yoichi Takahashi…
MANGA RADIO[Manga no Radio supported by viviON] Vol.225 Yoichi Takahashi (Part 2): “Soccer Is Easier to Draw Than Baseball？”
A special talk program featuring Nippon Broadcasting announcer Yoshida Hisanori and manga creators.In January 2026, we welcome Yoichi Takahashi, the creator of…
MANGA RADIO[Manga no Radio supported by viviON] Vol.224 Yoichi Takahashi (Part 1): “Drawing with Love for Sports”
A special talk series on Nippon Broadcasting,featuring announcer Yoshida Hisanori in conversation with manga artists. For January 2026, we welcome Yoichi…
MANGA RADIO[Manga no Radio supported by viviON] Vol.223 Misato Konari (Part 4) :“I’ve Been Thinking About "OJISAN" All Along”
A special in-depth talk show featuring Nippon Broadcasting’s announcer Yoshida Hisanori and celebrated manga artists. Our guest for December 2025 is…
MANGA RADIO[Manga no Radio supported by viviON] Vol.222 Misato Konari (Part 3) :“Tokimeki Triangle”
A special talk program featuring Nippon Broadcasting announcer Yoshida and manga artists. Our guest for December 2025 is Misato Konari, creator of Nagi’s…
MANGA RADIOManga Radio supported by viviON] Vol.221 Misato Konari (Part 2): “An Unexpected Path to Debut in Koenji”
A special conversation program featuring Nippon Broadcasting’s Yoshida Hisanori and some of today’s most captivating manga creators.Our December…
MANGA RADIO[Manga Radio supported by viviON] Vol.220 Misato Konari (Part 1): “Candied Sweet Potatoes, Gal and Ide Rakkyo”
A special conversation series between Nippon Broadcasting System’s announcer Yoshida Hisanori and manga artists.Our guest for December 2025 is Misato…
MANGA RADIO[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…
MANGA RADIO[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…
MANGA RADIO[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…
MANGA RADIO[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…
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[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…
MANGA RADIO[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…
MANGA RADIO[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…
MANGA RADIO[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…
MANGA RADIO[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…
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[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…
MANGA RADIO【Manga Radio supported by viviON 】Vol.209 Osamu Akimoto（3）「Family living in Ferrari」
A special talk program featuring Nippon Broadcasting’s Yoshida Hisanori and legendary manga artists, Osamu Akimoto.After the show’s sudden end and…
MANGA RADIO【Manga Radio supported by viviON 】Vol.208 Osamu Akimoto（2）「From Tatsunoko to KochiKame」
A special talk program featuring manga artist and Nippon Broadcasting’s announcer Yoshida Hisanori. After an abrupt end and three months of waiting, the…
MANGA RADIO【Manga Radio supported by viviON 】Vol.207 Osamu Akimoto（1）「Boyhood with a Real "Ryotsu Kankichi" Vibe」
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…