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.

We’d love to hear your thoughts and requests!
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