94: The Vision Behind Manben - Interview with Katsumi Ueda

About this episode

The episode features an interview with Katsumi Ueda discussing the documentary series Manben Neo and the intricacies of manga production.

Richmond joined by researcher and translator, Ann Yamamoto, conducts an in-depth interview with Katsumi Ueda, the producer of the documentary series Manben Neo, hosted by Naoki Urasawa explores the unseen craft of how manga is made. The discussion covers the origins of the show, the challenges faced in production, and the insights gained from working closely with manga artists. Ueda shares his personal experiences and how his perception of manga has evolved through the process including his thoughts on the future of Manben and the importance of supporting manga culture globally.

People in this episode

Host: Ann Yamamoto

Guest: Katsumi Ueda

Topics covered

• manga
• documentary
• production challenges
• manga culture
• interview

Keywords

• manga
• documentary
• Katsumi Ueda
• Manben Neo
• Naoki Urasawa
• manga artists
• production challenges

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Manben Neo

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