Spanish artists and Japanese writers duos diversify the manga talent pool in Japan

The Japan TimesCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete by Gendel GentoOctober 25, 2025 at 04:00 AM

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Kodansha, one of Japan's leading manga publishers, is expanding its global talent pool by scouting for international artists and writers. This initiative includes collaborations such as "The Escape" with American artists Vinnie Hacker and Shakira Pressley alongside Japanese creator Hiroto Oishi, "Liason" featuring Korean artist Yeong-chan and Japanese writer Yusaku Takemura, and "Kraken Mare," penned by French writer Izu and illustrated by Italian artist Hagane. Ayane Chiba, an editor at Kodansha based in Barcelona, is specifically tasked with finding talented artists in Spain. This move diversifies manga talent beyond Japan's borders, reflecting the growing international influence of Japanese pop culture.

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Izu 50% Barcelona 50% Hagane 50% Yusaku Takemura 60% Yeong-chan 60% Shakira Pressley 70% Vinnie Hacker 70% Spain ×280% Hiroto Oishi 80% Kodansha ×2100%

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manga 100% international talent 80% kodansha 70% global dimension 60% pop culture boom 60% anime 50% collaboration 50% japanese writers 40% spanish artists 40% talent scouting 40%

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Spain

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