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MANGA RADIO

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Show overview

MANGA RADIO launched in 2025 and has put out 40 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 15 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.

Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 18 min and 27 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a JA-language Leisure show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed yesterday, with 23 episodes already out so far this year. Published by ニッポン放送.

Episodes
40
Running
2025–2026 · 1y
Median length
23 min
Cadence
Weekly

From the publisher

This is a podcast for Japanese Manga lovers. Every week, we welcome renowned Japanese manga artists as guests to delve into stories you won't hear anywhere else. This program is recorded in Japanese but is converted into English using AI while preserving the original voices.

Latest Episodes

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[Manga Radio supported by viviON] Vol.246 – Mitsuharu Yanamoto (Part 1) “The Biggest Slip of the Tongue in the Show’s History?”

Jun 7, 202626 min

[Manga no Radio supported by viviON] Vol.245 Hiromasa Okujima (Part 5) “Payoff to a 20-Year Setup?”

May 31, 202616 min

[The Manga Radio supported by viviON] Vol.244 — Hiromasa Okujima (Part 4) “Hold up… is this actually BL?”

May 24, 202617 min

[Manga no Radio supported by viviON] Vol.243 – Hiromasa Okujima (Part 3)

May 17, 202616 min

[The Manga Radio supported by viviON] Vol.242 Guest: Hiromasa Okujima (Part 2) “If Kon-san Thinks You’ve Got It, You’re Good to Go.”

May 10, 202616 min

[Manga Radio supported by viviON] Vol.241 Hiromasa Okujima (Part 1): “A Friend from Kobe”

May 3, 202617 min

Manga Radio supported by viviON Vol.240: Ao Kojima (Part 4) “The Moment It Becomes a Manga”

Apr 26, 202617 min

[Manga Radio supported by viviON] Vol.239 Ao Kojima (Part 3) “Contacting Customer Support”

Apr 19, 202617 min

[Manga Radio supported by viviON] Vol.238 Ao Kojima (Part 2): “Turning Moments into Manga… Then Quietly Tucking Them Away”

A special talk series featuring announcer Hisanori Yoshida in conversation with leading manga artists.In April 2026, we welcome Ao Kojima, winner of the Manga Taisho 2026 Grand Prize for “Hon Nara Uru Hodo.” In this second episode of the four-part series, we continue the conversation on reading—before diving into the surprising origin of Kojima’s manga journey, which began as a deeply personal hobby. Share your thoughts and requests using #MangaRadio on social media. Note: For privacy reasons, this series includes processed audio. Some sections may be slightly harder to hear—thank you for your understanding.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 12, 202617 min

Manga Radio supported by viviON Vol.237: Ao Kojima (Part 1) “When I Draw, Stories Begin to Emerge”

A special talk program featuring announcer Hisanori Yoshida in conversation with manga artists.In April 2026, we welcome Ao Kojima, winner of the Manga Taisho 2026 Grand Prize for “Hon Nara Uru Hodo.” In this first episode of a four-part series, we look back on the day after the award ceremony, exploring Kojima’s reflections on the win, as well as the early reading experiences that shaped her creative journey. Share your thoughts and requests using the hashtag #MangaNoRadio on social media! *For privacy protection, this series includes processed audio. Some portions may be slightly difficult to hear—thank you for your understanding.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 5, 202619 min

[Manga Radio supported by viviON] Vol.236 Hiroyuki Yasuda (Part 5) “No Goals, No Purpose”

A special talk program featuring Nippon Broadcasting’s announcer Yoshida Hisanori in conversation with manga artists.For March 2026, we welcome Hiroyuki Yasuda, known for “Shomuni” and “Chihiro-san.” In this final episode of our five-part series, we continue our conversation about “Chihiro,”and also dive into the Netflix adaptation of “Chihiro,” along with some of our usual questions. Share your thoughts and requests by posting with the hashtag #MangaNoRadio on social media!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 29, 202614 min

[Manga Radio supported by viviON] Vol.235 Hiroyuki Yasuda (Part 4): “Making It Look Delicious”

A special talk program featuring Nippon Broadcasting announcer Yoshida Hisanori in conversation with manga artists.For March 2026, we welcome Hiroyuki Yasuda, known for “Shomuni” and “Chihiro-san.” In the fourth episode of this five-part series, we continue our discussion on “Chihiro,”diving into Yasuda-sensei’s unique creative process behind his distinctive artwork,as well as the joy he finds in creating. We’d love to hear your thoughts and requests!Join the conversation by posting with the hashtag #MangaNoRadio on social media!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 22, 202617 min

[Manga no Radio supported by viviON] Vol.234 Hiroyuki Yasuda (Part 3) “What Made You Notice This?”

A special talk program featuring Nippon Broadcasting System announcer Yoshida Hisanori and leading manga artists. In March 2026, we welcome Hiroyuki Yasuda, the creator of Shomuni and Chihiro-san. In the third episode of this five-part series, Yasuda shares stories about the astonishing production system behind the serialization of Shomuni, as well as behind-the-scenes insights into the TV drama adaptation of Shomuni, which became a social phenomenon. If you enjoyed the episode, please post your thoughts or song requests on social media with the hashtag #マンガのラジオ.#MangaNoRadio on social media!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 15, 202618 min

[Manga Radio supported by viviON] Vol.233 Hiroyuki Yasuda (Part 2) – “The Great Tetsuya Chiba Who Discovered Shomuni”

A special talk series featuring manga artists, hosted by Nippon Broadcasting announcer Yoshida Hisanori. In March 2026, we welcome Hiroyuki Yasuda, the creator of Shomuni and Chihiro-san. In the second episode of this five-part series, Yasuda reflects on his days growing up in Niigata through his university years, and then takes us all the way to the story behind the birth of Shomuni. Share your thoughts and requests about the show by posting with the hashtag #マンガのラジオ.#MangaNoRadio on social media!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 8, 202619 min

[Manga no Radio supported by viviON] Vol.232 Hiroyuki Yasuda (Part 1) “What’s Boredom?”

A special talk program on Nippon Broadcasting System, where announcer Yoshida Hisanori sits down with leading manga artists. Our March 2026 guest is Hiroyuki Yasuda, best known for Shomuni and Chihiro-san. In this first episode of a five-part series, we explore Yasuda-sensei’s memories of late-night radio, his childhood belief that he has “never felt bored,” and his recent interest in indigenous cultures and the meaning of happiness. Join us for a thoughtful and quietly profound conversation. We’d love to hear your thoughts and requests—post with the hashtag #マンガのラジオ! #MangaNoRadio on social media!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 1, 202619 min

Manga no Radio supported by viviON] Vol.231 Shuzo Oshimi (Part 4) “Remembering Memories That Didn’t Exist”

A special talk program featuring Nippon Broadcasting announcer Yoshida Hisanori in conversation with leading manga artists. In February 2026, we welcome Shuzo Oshimi, known for The Flowers of Evil (Aku no Hana), Blood on the Tracks (Chi no Wadachi), and currently serializing The Sound of Blinking (Mabataki no Oto). In this final episode of our four-part series, we look back on his journey from his debut work Avant-Garde Yumeko to his latest series The Sound of Blinking, along with our usual signature questions. Please share your thoughts and requests using the hashtag #MangaNoRadio on social media!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 22, 202626 min

[Manga no Radio supported by viviON] Vol.230 Shuzo Oshimi (Part 3) “Serves You Right.”

A special talk program on Nippon Broadcasting System featuring announcer Yoshida Hisanori in conversation with manga artists. For February 2026, we welcome Shuzo Oshimi, known for The Flowers of Evil, Blood on the Tracks, and currently serializing The Sound of Blinking. In the third installment of this four-part series, Oshimi talks about his high school days—what he himself calls his time “in the gutter”—his university life, and the surprising story of how his work made its way into commercial publication through his own efforts, leading to his debut. Please share your thoughts and requests about the program by posting with the hashtag #マンガのラジオ!(#MangaRadio) Please note: this episode touches on sensitive topics, so listener discretion is advised.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 15, 202627 min

[Manga no Radio supported by viviON] Vol.229 Shuzo Oshimi (Part 2) “Youth in the Gutter”

A special talk program featuring Nippon Broadcasting System announcer Yoshida Hisanori and renowned manga artists. In February 2026, we welcome Shuzo Oshimi, creator of The Flowers of Evil, Blood on the Tracks, and currently serializing The Sound of a Moment. This is the second episode of a four-part series.In this episode, Oshimi talks about his junior high and high school years as a “subculture-obsessed elite teenager,” and shares insights into that particular word that appears in both The Sound of a Moment and Blood on the Tracks. Please share your thoughts on the program and song requests by posting with the hashtag #マンガのラジオ.(#MangaRadio)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 8, 202626 min

[Manga no Radio supported by viviON] Vol.228 Shuzo Oshimi (Part 1) “Awakening to ‘Something’ in the Third Grade”

A special talk program featuring Nippon Broadcasting announcer Yoshida Hisanori and a manga artist. In February 2026, we welcome Shuzo Oshimi, the creator of The Flowers of Evil, Blood on the Tracks, and currently serializing The Sound of a Blink. In this first episode of a four-part series, we delve into his childhood, shaped by the cultural education he received from his father, and explore the “something” he says he awakened to in the third grade. Please share your thoughts and song requests by posting with #マンガのラジオ.(#MangaRadio)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 1, 202627 min

[Manga no Radio supported by viviON] Vol.227 Yoichi Takahashi (Part 4): “If I can keep drawing until I’m 200, I’d love to.”

A special talk program featuring Nippon Broadcasting announcer Yoshida Hisanori and manga artist. In January 2026, we welcome Yoichi Takahashi, the creator of the globally beloved series Captain Tsubasa, often called a universal language around the world.This episode brings you highlights from a public recording event held in December 2025. In this final installment of the four-part series, we dive into how the characters of Captain Tsubasa are born, along with a Q&A session featuring questions from the audience. We’d love to hear your thoughts and song requestsplease share them on social media using #マンガのラジオ.(#MangaRadio)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 25, 202623 min