Naoki Urasawa's Manben neo

2020
Naoki Urasawa's Manben neo

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EP1 Chiba Tetsuya Oct 01, 2020

Urasawa visits legendary manga author Chiba Tetsuya, most famous for his series Tomorrow's Joe.

EP2 Iwamoto Nao Oct 08, 2020

Urasawa visits Iwamoto Nao, author of The Tengu's Daughter and The Seven Knights of the Marronnier Kingdom.

EP3 Sugimura Shin-ichi Oct 15, 2020

EP4 Hoshino Yukinobu Oct 22, 2020

This time, we go behind the scenes of manga creation with sci-fi master Hoshino Yukinobu. Marvel at the power of the pen as Hoshino works on incredible ocean scenery for his epic, Kaitei.

EP5 Morohoshi Daijiro Nov 12, 2020

EP6 Nishi Keiko Nov 19, 2020

Witness manga come to life as Nishi Keiko works on her popular manga Hatsukoi no Sekai. Join us and learn how the romance master's focus on "show, don't tell" creates epic love stories.

EP7 Soryo Fuyumi Dec 10, 2020

This time, we go behind the scenes of manga creation with Soryo Fuyumi as she takes on the historical epic Cesare. Join us as we discover the secrets of her art and "unthinkable" techniques.

EP8 Sakamoto Shin-ichi Dec 17, 2020

Get a behind-the-scenes look at how a manga is created with Sakamoto Shin-ichi, a master of realistic imagery and digital creation, and find out how much technology has advanced as the creator works on his newest serialized manga about Dracula. How does Sakamoto fuse analog and digital creation? Why does it take half a day to finish one panel? And what did he gain from turning the novel "Kokou no hito" into a manga? Learn all that and more in this episode of Urasawa Naoki's "Manben."

EP9 Yasuhiko Yoshikazu Jun 09, 2021

Known as the animator behind "Mobile Suit Gundam," Yasuhiko Yoshikazu takes on his final serialized manga, "Inui and Tatsumi." At over 70, he moves his brush across the page, effortlessly creating exciting action from different perspectives. Watch as he builds complex scenes from unexpected starting points and learn how "Space Battleship Yamato" brought back his passion for manga.

EP10 Kashiwagi Haruko Jun 16, 2021

EP11 Oshimi Shuzo Jun 23, 2021

EP12 Watanabe Wataru Mar 02, 2022

This time, Watanabe Wataru joins us with Yowamushi Pedal, the first sports manga featured on our show. How does Watanabe use black ink to create an exhilarating sense of speed? What techniques help bring races to life on the page? And why do Watanabe and Urasawa love g-pens so much? Find out all this and more in another exciting look into the secrets of a modern manga sensation.

EP13 Aoike Yasuko Mar 09, 2022

EP14 Arai Hideki Mar 16, 2022

EP15 Tezuka Osamu Feb 04, 2023

Tezuka Osamu, often called "the god of manga," was responsible for many of the twentieth century's biggest hits. His accomplishments include titles such as Black Jack, Astro Boy, and the work that many people consider to be his masterpiece, Phoenix. Rare documents and interviews with assistants reveal some of the secrets to his success. Tezuka stayed at his drawing board until his death in 1989. Join a star of the contemporary manga scene, Urasawa Naoki, as he explores the artistry of one of the medium's major figures.

EP16 Minase Ai Feb 11, 2023

Join us as we visit the workspace of manga artist Minase Ai, well-known for tales of youthful romance such as Hachimitsu ni Hatsukoi. On our visit we see her working on Seishun Heavy Rotation, which requires her to draw two preliminary drafts before the final version is ready. Her meticulous attention to detail and the technique used to produce a sparkling effect draw admiration. Along with the focus on the artist's skill, we delve into the thoughts and emotions that infuse this heartwarming love story.

EP17 Terada Katsuya Feb 18, 2023

Join us as we go behind the scenes of manga creation with world-famous artist Terada Katsuya as he works on the highly anticipated full-color entry in his Saiyuki Daienou series.

EP18 Shimamoto Kazuhiko Feb 25, 2023

EP19 Mizuki Shigeru Mar 17, 2024

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Released: 01 October 2020 Returning Series
Producted By: NHK Enterprises
Country: Japan
Budget: 0
Revenue: 0
Official Website: https://www.nhk.jp/p/manben/
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Reboot of the original Manben series from 2014-2017. Naoki Urasawa is returning to visit eight different manga authors, observe them in their daily work and discuss the creation of manga.

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