George Morikawa shared on his Twitter account on March 14, 2024, his plans for a new project following the conclusion of the Hajime No Ippo manga, which involves creating a manga focused on chipmunks.
In his tweet, Morikawa expressed surprise at his deteriorated skills in drawing chipmunks, a subject he had not tackled in quite some time. He revealed that despite dedicating ample time to practice in anticipation of creating a chipmunk themed manga following the conclusion of Hajime no Ippo, his efforts were met with disappointment when he presented the concept to his editor.
Reflecting on his past experiences with chipmunks, particularly his pets Joeichiro and Rumi, Morikawa expressed a sense of nostalgia and longing for their presence.
“After drawing a chipmunk for the first time in a while, I was surprised at how bad I had become. I practiced a lot because I wanted to draw a chipmunk manga once...
In his tweet, Morikawa expressed surprise at his deteriorated skills in drawing chipmunks, a subject he had not tackled in quite some time. He revealed that despite dedicating ample time to practice in anticipation of creating a chipmunk themed manga following the conclusion of Hajime no Ippo, his efforts were met with disappointment when he presented the concept to his editor.
Reflecting on his past experiences with chipmunks, particularly his pets Joeichiro and Rumi, Morikawa expressed a sense of nostalgia and longing for their presence.
“After drawing a chipmunk for the first time in a while, I was surprised at how bad I had become. I practiced a lot because I wanted to draw a chipmunk manga once...
- 3/14/2024
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
Manga publisher Kodansha has revealed plans to publish the iconic boxing manga Ashita no Joe in English for the very first time. The manga, penned by Asao Takamori and illustrated by Tetsuya Chiba, will be released under the title “Ashita no Joe: Fighting for Tomorrow“.
The English translation will be released physically in eight oversized hardcover volumes and digitally, and is scheduled to be published starting December 2024, with an Msrp of $59.95.
Toshihiro Tsuchiya, Publisher at Kodansha, emphasized the timeliness and importance of bringing Ashita no Joe to English-speaking audiences, stating, “Kodansha believes that the manga market is maturing, as well as looking for past manga classics that have never been translated into English. This work is a true masterpiece that Japan is proud of. This year marks the 50th anniversary since its completion in 1973. Because of this, we think that now is the best time to bring Ashita no Joe:...
The English translation will be released physically in eight oversized hardcover volumes and digitally, and is scheduled to be published starting December 2024, with an Msrp of $59.95.
Toshihiro Tsuchiya, Publisher at Kodansha, emphasized the timeliness and importance of bringing Ashita no Joe to English-speaking audiences, stating, “Kodansha believes that the manga market is maturing, as well as looking for past manga classics that have never been translated into English. This work is a true masterpiece that Japan is proud of. This year marks the 50th anniversary since its completion in 1973. Because of this, we think that now is the best time to bring Ashita no Joe:...
- 2/23/2024
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
Another Stories: Unmei no Bunkiten (“Another Stories: The Crossroads of Destiny”), a Japanese documentary series that broadcasts on the Nhk network, is publishing an episode dedicated to the life of manga author Fujio Akatsuka entitled “Kore de ii no da! Tensai Bakabon Tanjou” (“This is Great! The Birth of Genius Bakabon”). The episode will broadcast on the Nhk network on Friday, February 2, 2024 at 10:00pm Jst. Manga author Fujio Akatsuka Related: It's a Dog's Life in Matsuinu TV Anime Trailer The documentary looks back at the creation of The Genius Bakabon , a popular gag manga by Akatsuka which began serialization in Kodansha's Weekly Shonen Magazine in 1967. The program includes interviews with: Takao Igarashi, the former editor-in-chief of Kodansha's Weekly Shonen Magazine and Akatsuka's editor on The Genius Bakabon ; Rieko Akatsuka, Akatsuka's daughter; Ashita no Joe author Tetsuya Chiba, who like Akatsuka grew up in Manchuria and who also published his...
- 1/30/2024
- by Paul Chapman
- Crunchyroll
The end of WWII for Japan, and particularly the fact that some of its soldiers refused or did not received the order to surrender has been one of the most dramatic episodes in the country’s history, with Kazuo Hara’s “The Emperor’s Naked Army Marches On” being one of the most impactful presentations of the concept in cinema. Arthur Harari moves in the same path, choosing to base his movie on the life of Hiroo Onoda, an Imperial Japanese Army intelligence officer who did not surrender at the war’s end in August 1945, but spent 29 years hiding in the Philippines until his former commander traveled from Japan to formally relieve him from duty by order of Emperor Showa in 1974. “Onoda” opened Cannes’ “Un Certain Regard” section in July 2021.
on Terracotta
The story unfolds in two intermingling time frames, as it starts with Onoda’s arrival in Lubang,...
on Terracotta
The story unfolds in two intermingling time frames, as it starts with Onoda’s arrival in Lubang,...
- 4/5/2022
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
Last week, a second teaser and new full trailer were added to the official website for Fumihiko Sori’s upcoming live-action adaptation of Tetsuya Chiba and Asao Takamori classic boxing manga Ashita no Joe (Tomorrow’s Joe). The original manga was serialized from 1968-1973 and was later adapted to an anime series and movie.
25-year-old Tomohisa Yamashita of News stars as a troubled youth who is trained in the art of boxing by a man named Dampei Tange (Teruyuki Kagawa). During a temporary stint in prison, he meets a former boxing prodigy named Toru Rikiishi (Yusuke Iseya) and a fierce, but respectful rivalry develops between the two men. In the manga, their battles eventually inspired several other inmates to try their hands at boxing, leading to various match-ups of boxers with vastly different skills and weaknesses which required shifts in fight strategy. However, the film focuses mainly on the initial rivalry that defined the series.
25-year-old Tomohisa Yamashita of News stars as a troubled youth who is trained in the art of boxing by a man named Dampei Tange (Teruyuki Kagawa). During a temporary stint in prison, he meets a former boxing prodigy named Toru Rikiishi (Yusuke Iseya) and a fierce, but respectful rivalry develops between the two men. In the manga, their battles eventually inspired several other inmates to try their hands at boxing, leading to various match-ups of boxers with vastly different skills and weaknesses which required shifts in fight strategy. However, the film focuses mainly on the initial rivalry that defined the series.
- 11/26/2010
- Nippon Cinema
A teaser trailer has been released for Fumihiko Sori‘s upcoming live-action adaptation of Tetsuya Chiba and Asao Takamori’s classic boxing manga Ashita no Joe (Tomorrow’s Joe). The original manga was serialized from 1968-1973 and was later adapted to an anime series and movie.
25-year-old Tomohisa Yamashita of News stars as a troubled youth who is trained in the art of boxing by a man named Dampei Tange (Teruyuki Kagawa). During a temporary stint in prison, he meets a former boxing prodigy named Toru Rikiishi (Yusuke Iseya) and a fierce, but respectful rivalry develops between the two men. Eventually, their battles inspire several other inmates to try their hands at boxing, leading to various match-ups of boxers with vastly different skills and weaknesses.
Toho will be releasing “Ashita no Joe” in Japan in February 2011.
Source: Official website via Anime News Network...
25-year-old Tomohisa Yamashita of News stars as a troubled youth who is trained in the art of boxing by a man named Dampei Tange (Teruyuki Kagawa). During a temporary stint in prison, he meets a former boxing prodigy named Toru Rikiishi (Yusuke Iseya) and a fierce, but respectful rivalry develops between the two men. Eventually, their battles inspire several other inmates to try their hands at boxing, leading to various match-ups of boxers with vastly different skills and weaknesses.
Toho will be releasing “Ashita no Joe” in Japan in February 2011.
Source: Official website via Anime News Network...
- 8/17/2010
- Nippon Cinema
A teaser trailer has been released for Fumihiko Sori‘s upcoming live-action adaptation of Tetsuya Chiba and Asao Takamori’s classic boxing manga Ashita no Joe (Tomorrow’s Joe). The original manga was serialized from 1968-1973 and was later adapted to an anime series and movie.
25-year-old Tomohisa Yamashita of News stars as a troubled youth who is trained in the art of boxing by a man named Dampei Tange (Teruyuki Kagawa). During a temporary stint in prison, he meets a former boxing prodigy named Toru Rikiishi (Yusuke Iseya) and a fierce, but respectful rivalry develops between the two men. Eventually, their battles inspire several other inmates to try their hands at boxing, leading to various match-ups of boxers with vastly different skills and weaknesses.
Toho will be releasing “Ashita no Joe” in Japan in February 2011.
Source: Official website via Anime News Network...
25-year-old Tomohisa Yamashita of News stars as a troubled youth who is trained in the art of boxing by a man named Dampei Tange (Teruyuki Kagawa). During a temporary stint in prison, he meets a former boxing prodigy named Toru Rikiishi (Yusuke Iseya) and a fierce, but respectful rivalry develops between the two men. Eventually, their battles inspire several other inmates to try their hands at boxing, leading to various match-ups of boxers with vastly different skills and weaknesses.
Toho will be releasing “Ashita no Joe” in Japan in February 2011.
Source: Official website via Anime News Network...
- 8/17/2010
- Nippon Cinema
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