Aspiring manga artists talk about their beginnings in an inspiring video

The Weekly Shonen Magazine recently released a promotional video to support young manga artists. Well-known illustrators such as George Morikawa, Hajime Isayama, Negi Haruba, and Kei Urana contributed to it, sharing personal insights and thoughts about their beginnings as artists. The video is connected to the magazine's initiatives, such as the biannual "New Manga Artist Grand Prize" and the monthly "Magazine Rise" competition, both of which aim to discover and nurture new talent.

In the video, Isayama reflects on his early ambitions and humorously remarks that he was "one of about five kids in my class who wanted to become a manga artist." Haruba, on the other hand, expresses his deep connection to manga and cites Ken Akamatsu's "Negima!" as a major inspiration that led him into the world of manga creation. This project not only highlights the personal journeys of renowned manga artists but also aims to inspire and encourage the next generation of illustrators.