On the 15th, Weekly Shonen Magazine Editor-in-Chief Shintaro Kawakubo attended the "Manga Review Contest Presents: Four Major Shonen Manga Magazine Editors' Talk Session" held in Tokyo. During the event, he spoke about manga artist Hajime Isayama, known for creating Attack on Titan.

At the event, children in attendance had the opportunity to ask the panelists questions. When asked, "Among the works you've handled, which one do you find the most interesting?" Kawakubo responded, "I was the editor for Attack on Titan, and I have to say, it was quite interesting." He then began discussing Isayama.

Kawakubo recalled meeting Isayama when he was just 19 years old and emphasized, "As a manga editor, one of the most important things I want to convey to the world is that Hajime Isayama is probably the most cost-efficient manga artist in the history of the industry."

He elaborated, "Isayama has never gotten angry at anyone, never complained, and never refused any adaptation, whether it be for animation, merchandising, or video games. He has never once said, ‘I don’t want to do this.’ He is truly an incredible person."

Kawakubo continued, "The term ‘cost-efficient’ is from my perspective, so it might not be the best expression." However, he explained, "He is able to create such an amazing manga while also being a genuinely wonderful person. That’s why I confidently believe that Hajime Isayama is the most cost-efficient manga artist in history. Every time I have an opportunity like this, I want to share that message."

The event featured a panel discussion with the editors-in-chief of Japan’s four major shonen manga magazines. Weekly Shonen Sunday Editor-in-Chief Kazunori Oshima, Weekly Shonen Jump Editor-in-Chief Yu Saito, and Weekly Shonen Champion Editor-in-Chief Hideo Matsuyama participated in the session, which was moderated by Ciao Editor-in-Chief Ayano Hagiwara.

Source : ORICON NEWS