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 Arata Kantagari and Fushigi Yûgi: Byakko Senki, along with our signature end-of-series questions.

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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 continue diving into the world of Fushigi Yûgi, then move into the eras of Ceres: Celestial Legend, Zettai Kareshi, and Sakura-Gari, exploring the stories behind these works and the moments that shaped them.

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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 Watase’s career—from her debut serialization "Shishunki Miman Okotowari" to behind-the-scenes stories of her breakout hit "Fushigi Yûgi.

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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 and high school years, and the remarkable path that led to her debut — including the astonishing moment when her very first submission instantly won her an editor.

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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—when she was already showing a deep passion for art and storytelling.

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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 Like That and Hatsukoi no Tsugi — and shares insights into the everyday moments behind her sensational stories.

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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.

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