Manben: Behind the Scenes of Manga with Urasawa Naoki
Specials
TV documentary on NHK Educational TV. Follows acclaimed mangaka Naoki Urasawa as he strives to break new ground for manga beyond what he has already done.
Where to Watch Specials
2 Episodes
- Kawaguchi Kaiji
E1Kawaguchi KaijiWe will closely follow the scene where blockbuster works such as "Fleet of Silence" and "Apocalypse of the Sun" were born. He talks about the techniques that helped Kawaguchi, who struggled to produce hits for nearly 15 years after debuting as a manga artist, to break out. In addition, the detailed and delicate Kawaguchi-style work technique, which is different from the rugged image, is revealed. - Yamashita Kazumi
E2Yamashita KazumiKazumi Yamashita appears in the second complete version. She is a female manga artist whose unique style has been supported for a long time, producing works such as "Life of the Genius Professor Yanagisawa" and "Mysterious Boy". She was wrapped in a veil of mystery even from manga fans. She filmed Yamashita's drawing work, which was completely new to her. She delivers breathtaking footage as she struggles with all her might to produce a page. Furthermore, in this new shoot, she still continues to worry and introduces her struggle to create something new from a blank sheet of paper.