Tsukiya
Description
Tsukiya is the Japanese author and illustrator best known for creating the manga series The Yakuza's Guide to Babysitting. The series, which began publication in English in 2021 through Kaiten Books, represents Tsukiya's primary and most recognized work in the industry. As of 2026, the manga has continued with regular volume releases, extending to at least thirteen volumes.
The creator has stated that the initial idea for The Yakuza's Guide to Babysitting came from a simple desire to draw what they personally liked, rather than from any single specific inspiration. While not aiming for a strictly accurate depiction of organized crime, Tsukiya has noted conducting personal research into the yakuza to inform the world of the story, describing the result as a version of that world seen through their own creative filter.
The series was adapted into an anime television series, premiering in July 2022 with animation by studios Feel. and Gaina. Tsukiya has expressed that seeing the series adapted fulfilled a lifelong dream as a creator and that the anime staff demonstrated a strong understanding of the series' unique world. The creator has also cited personal favorite manga, including Bleach, A-BOUT!, and The Vampire Dies in No Time, as influences.
A recurring theme in Tsukiya's work is the redefinition of family, emphasizing that bonds of blood are not the only requirement for belonging. In an interview, Tsukiya explained that if a person has someone or someplace in their life that makes them feel they belong, that is sufficient to define family, a message they hoped readers would perceive in the series. Characters in The Yakuza's Guide to Babysitting are based on the creator's own personal preferences rather than on real-life individuals. Tsukiya has expressed particular fondness for drawing characters Kirishima, Masaya, and Mashiro. The creator has also acknowledged the surprise and happiness that a manga started for personal enjoyment reached a global audience, expressing gratitude to international fans for their readership.
The creator has stated that the initial idea for The Yakuza's Guide to Babysitting came from a simple desire to draw what they personally liked, rather than from any single specific inspiration. While not aiming for a strictly accurate depiction of organized crime, Tsukiya has noted conducting personal research into the yakuza to inform the world of the story, describing the result as a version of that world seen through their own creative filter.
The series was adapted into an anime television series, premiering in July 2022 with animation by studios Feel. and Gaina. Tsukiya has expressed that seeing the series adapted fulfilled a lifelong dream as a creator and that the anime staff demonstrated a strong understanding of the series' unique world. The creator has also cited personal favorite manga, including Bleach, A-BOUT!, and The Vampire Dies in No Time, as influences.
A recurring theme in Tsukiya's work is the redefinition of family, emphasizing that bonds of blood are not the only requirement for belonging. In an interview, Tsukiya explained that if a person has someone or someplace in their life that makes them feel they belong, that is sufficient to define family, a message they hoped readers would perceive in the series. Characters in The Yakuza's Guide to Babysitting are based on the creator's own personal preferences rather than on real-life individuals. Tsukiya has expressed particular fondness for drawing characters Kirishima, Masaya, and Mashiro. The creator has also acknowledged the surprise and happiness that a manga started for personal enjoyment reached a global audience, expressing gratitude to international fans for their readership.
Works
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