Manga Plus, the digital manga platform owned by the Japanese publisher Shueisha, is celebrating its sixth anniversary. Shueisha is well-known for its Jump magazine line, which has brought iconic manga series such as One Piece, Dragon Ball, Naruto, and Hunter x Hunter, along with newer hits like Blue Box, Sakamoto Days, and Kagurabachi.
To commemorate the milestone, Manga Plus is launching a special two-part interview series with eight manga creators (mangaka).
The aim of the series is to provide fans with an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creative processes behind some of their favorite manga titles.
Shueisha’s Manga Plus
The first part of the interview series is already available, and it features conversations with the creators of:
- Ichi the Witch by Osamu Nishi and Shiro Usazaki
- Centuria by Tohru Kuramori
- Hero Organization by Kei Saikawa and Akira Takahashi
These interviews can be read here. The second part of the series will be released on February 4 and will offer insights from:
- Dandadan creator Yukinobu Tatsu
- RuriDragon creator Masaoki Shindo
- WITCHWATCH creator Kenta Shinohara
Along with the interviews, Manga Plus is offering fans the chance to win exclusive anniversary t-shirts featuring characters from popular Jump series. Twenty winners will be selected to receive these special prizes.
