Storyline

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.

First Aired

2020-10-01
Last Aired

2024-03-17
Creator
Genre

Documentary, Talk
Seasons

1
Episodes

19
Status

Returning Series
Language

日本語
Network

NHK Educational TV, NHK BS Premium

Keywords:

mangaka manga artist manga manga industry

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Season 1

1. Chiba Tetsuya

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

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

49mins 2020-10-01

2. Iwamoto Nao

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

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

49mins 2020-10-08

3. Sugimura Shin-ichi

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49mins 2020-10-15

4. Hoshino Yukinobu

This time, we go behind the scenes of manga creation with sci-fi master Hoshino Yukinobu. Marvel at th...More

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.Less

49mins 2020-10-22

5. Morohoshi Daijiro

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49mins 2020-11-12

6. Nishi Keiko

Witness manga come to life as Nishi Keiko works on her popular manga Hatsukoi no Sekai. Join us and le...More

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.Less

49mins 2020-11-19

7. Soryo Fuyumi

This time, we go behind the scenes of manga creation with Soryo Fuyumi as she takes on the historical ...More

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.Less

49mins 2020-12-10

8. Sakamoto Shin-ichi

Get a behind-the-scenes look at how a manga is created with Sakamoto Shin-ichi, a master of realistic ...More

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."Less

49mins 2020-12-17

9. Yasuhiko Yoshikazu

Known as the animator behind "Mobile Suit Gundam," Yasuhiko Yoshikazu takes on his final serialized ma...More

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.Less

49mins 2021-06-09

10. Kashiwagi Haruko

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49mins 2021-06-16

11. Oshimi Shuzo

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49mins 2021-06-23

12. Watanabe Wataru

This time, Watanabe Wataru joins us with Yowamushi Pedal, the first sports manga featured on our show....More

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.Less

49mins 2022-03-02

13. Aoike Yasuko

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49mins 2022-03-09

14. Arai Hideki

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49mins 2022-03-16

15. Tezuka Osamu

Tezuka Osamu, often called "the god of manga," was responsible for many of the twentieth century's big...More

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.Less

49mins 2023-02-04

16. Minase Ai

Join us as we visit the workspace of manga artist Minase Ai, well-known for tales of youthful romance ...More

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.Less

49mins 2023-02-11

17. Terada Katsuya

Join us as we go behind the scenes of manga creation with world-famous artist Terada Katsuya as he wor...More

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.Less