Every week, JUMP authors get a
small space to express a message for the week. It could be something as trivial
as a comment on the weather to something as big as a surprise wedding
announcement. It's also a space authors may use to promote their work as it
exists in other mediums such as video games, movies or CD releases. When you
look at just one or two they usually aren't much to write home about, but when followed over time they can reveal telling patterns of how the author works or what challenges they face.
Then there's our Oda -_-;
A man who proudly talks about
forgetting to renew his driver's license.
Here are all of his weekly
comments from when I began collecting JUMP in 2006. I will eventually have them all available but in the meantime take some time to enjoy Rika's excellent translations of the first five years' worth over
at the long-defunct Destination Paradise to get your feet wet. I'd love to
bring them here but I'm definitely not interested in stealing her work. Big shout-out to EGX who was able to scan 30+ pages from JUMPs he's collected from 2003-2005. Also to bandit_legend of Arlong Park Forums who scanned a slew of 2002 issues! Regarding any entries that have a question mark (?) in the Related Comments column, that's because I was able to find Oda's quote but not the other authors' comments...yet.
One note, there are times when
you might think to yourself, “Wow, Oda’s really milking
the merchandise isn’t he?” Please consider that his comments stem from two
objectives far more important than greed:
·
He genuinely
wants to get information about ways to enjoy OP to fans of all ages
·
He has a
responsibility to the people working on the various incarnations of OP to
support them and their jobs
So just keep that in mind when
you see him plugging his movies or video games X weeks in a row. Speaking of plugging. If you’re going to copy-and-paste
my work update any form of Wiki with this material (and I know you will) a
link to the English source as credit would be nice…mostly. Speaking
of giving credit, props to scorpedo of Arlong Park Forums for getting the fish image of Oda used in this section’s logo. Also
a big thanks to the love of my life who fielded my inane questions about
unfamiliar grammar during translations.
Enjoy!
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Chapter |
Comment |
Related Comments |
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7/21/1997 |
1 |
When I was in middle school, I decided that I would draw a pirate comic in JUMP. I'll just ignore the atrocities of historic fact and [instead] draw a bunch of jolly pirates. 'Cause hey, it's summer. But what I really wonder is why JUMP uses a pirate mark. Why is that? |
Nobuhiro Watsuki [Ruroni Kenshin]- Oda-sensei who helped out [on my staff] in the past will finally be starting his new serialized comic from this week. Congratulations. Let's do our best together. |
35 |
7/28/1997 |
2 |
The morning sun as seen from my window at work is incredibly beautiful!! Seeing it the first thing in the morning is what I think about just before going to sleep. |
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36 |
8/4/1997 |
3 |
To Asami-sensei and your staff members, thank you for the flowers celebrating the start of my series. Wild Half is drawn by such a nice person. |
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37+38 |
8/11/1997 |
4 |
A comic by Mizumoto-san*, a comrade of mine from my early days [as a professional manga artist], will have his work run in Akamaru JUMP. Use that as a first step towards us drawing serials together!! |
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39 |
8/25/1997 |
5 |
Woah! I went to see Mononoke Hime!! It's so good!! And so cool!! It's compellingly Mela* at the office. |
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40 |
9/1/1997 |
6 |
During my assistant years both Tokuhiro-sensei* and Rurouni's Watsuki-sensei took great care of me. I hope that Tokuhiro-sensei will be able to return to JUMP as soon as possible. |
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41 |
9/8/1997 |
7 |
I bought a Lego pirate ship. What a fun creation. It's respectable that the Lego designers haven't lost their child-like hearts. But they're aimed at 5-12 year olds!! Aw shucks. |
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42 |
9/15/1997 |
8 |
Seems that One Piece will be running in Hong Kong and Taiwanese publications as well. I'm looking forward to what the title will be changed to. I bet it'll be all Chinese characters. |
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43 |
9/22/1997 |
9 |
Let's try to think about what the Hong Kong and Taiwanese titles of One Piece might be. 'Adventurous Elasticity Boy'. 'Straw Hat Pirate'. 'Young Girl's Clothes'. I wonder. |
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44 |
9/29/1997 |
10 |
Seems there's been an emergence of 'towelers'* on my home [island] of Kyushu. Amateurs... Why, I've been a toweler while working since way back. |
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45 |
10/6/1997 |
11 |
I've been in serialization for over 10 times but I still can't keep up with the weekly pace. Man, professionals are amaaaaazing. |
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46 |
10/13/1997 |
12 |
Thank you for the fan letters that come in week after week. I think the best way I can thank you at this point is by turning your words of support into the energy of the characters. So that's what I'm gonna do!! |
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47 |
10/20/1997 |
13 |
Now it's been decided that One Piece will be appearing in Thailand. The art will have to be mirrored from right to left. I'm a little concerned that it might mess with the designs. |
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48 |
10/27/1997 |
14 |
Volume 2 of 'Butsu Zone' by Hiroyuki Takei-sensei, a personal and neighborhood friend, was released. Bought it. Just like I thought it's right up my alley. |
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49 |
11/3/1997 |
15 |
Toriyama-sensei's serial has begun!! I'm so happy!! Maybe too happy!! I'm looking forward to being able to read it each week!!! |
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50 |
11/10/1997 |
16 |
In my childhood I read a book called 'Elmer and the Dragon' and it gave me culture shock. I don't think there's any other imaginary creature as beloved as dragons. Who the heck thought them up? That person was awesome!! |
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51 |
11/17/1997 |
17 |
SO COLD!! I hate the cold!! Ahh, I know what this means. Yep, drinking a warm and bitter cup of coffee while doing my job good and dandy. |
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52 |
11/24/1997 |
18 |
There were some domed stickers in a fan's letter. I've seen them placed on things before but noooow I get how they're used. |
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1 |
12/1/1997 |
19 |
Kazu-sensei* and Mizumoto-sensei, congratulations on your new serials! We used to go drinking a lot back in the day but now we're war buddies!! |
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2+3 |
12/8/1997 |
20 |
Alright then. You ready? It's coming. At long last One Piece Volume 1!! It comes out on Christmas!! There are special pages as well.] |
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4+5 |
12/20/1997 |
21 |
This calls for a celebration!! Two of my buddies will [have their work] published in Akamaru JUMP. I'm cheering for you Shinya-chi & Matsui-chi. Push forwaaaard!! |
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6 |
1/3/1998 |
22 |
WOAH!! THE YEAR'S ALREADY STARTED!! Happy New Year. I worked very diligently last year. That's coming from me so there's totally no reason for you to doubt me and stuff. Right, so carrying on that grand tradition, you guessed it!! I'll do my best [this year too]!! Looking forward to this year with you. |
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7 |
1/12/1998 |
23 |
The boombox I bought with money from my very first high school part time job* has been with me for six years. Recently CDs started skipping. Hang in there!! |
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8 |
1/19/1998 |
24 |
I went to the party for the 'Big Two'* awards. It's been a while since I let loose singing and partying like that. Rejuvination* is sooo important. |
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9 |
1/26/1998 |
25 |
Thank you for the incredible amount of postcards we received for last year's cover page illustration idea contest. Selecting them is tough! |
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10 |
2/2/1998 |
26 |
So funny!! I've been watching 'Masaru-san'* on TV but it's crazy that a TV cartoon can make me laugh this much. |
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11 |
2/9/1998 |
27 |
I went to the [JUMP] New Year's party where I was able to meet Toriyama-sensei. If you can believe it we actually played rock-paper-scissors!! AND I LOST!! He really IS a living legend. |
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12 |
2/16/1998 |
28 |
At last the unveiling of the [winners of the] 'Cover Page Idea Contest'. Since I love drawing pictures I'm going to put some extra effort into the next six weeks. Of course that goes for the series too. |
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13 |
2/23/1998 |
29 |
Crap. My molar feels kind of weird. Is this all because I stopped going to the dentist mid-treatment last year? |
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14 |
3/2/1998 |
30 |
FAIL!! I woke up the same time I went to sleep. I SLEPT OVER 24 HOURS!! This week's drafts are probably gonna be hell. |
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15 |
3/9/1998 |
31 |
The Olympics, which will be long over by the time this is printed, have got me all emotional right now. Sports are amazing. |
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16 |
3/16/1998 |
32 |
Valentine's chocolates have arrived! Thank you so much!! The characters and staff included, we're all enjoying them. I love chocolate. |
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17 |
3/23/1998 |
33 |
About that funky molar I wrote about in issue 13, after I brushed it with ApaXXrd* all the ridges [on my tooth] were missing. THE HECK!? |
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18 |
3/30/1998 |
34 |
April 3rd, One Piece Volume 2 will be out!!! You can look forward to the lively antics of the Buggy Gang. There are also some extra pages for an arts and crafts project. |
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19 |
4/6/1998 |
35 |
Did you guys know this!? If you put shrimp-flavored rice crackers* on top of shoyu ramen it tastes delicious!! Just be careful of how much you put in. |
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20 |
4/13/1998 |
36 |
Thank you for sending me all the One Piece cosplay pictures. If I did it I'd be a fabulous Nami ♥ Yikes. |
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21 |
4/20/1998 |
37 |
Regarding the DVD [player] I got at the [JUMP] New Year's party. To tell the truth I wasn't too interested in it but I hooked it up the other day. Oh yeah, it's the Age of DVD!!! |
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22+23 |
4/27/1998 |
38 |
Golden Week is coming. Three buddies from my amatuer days will be published in Akamaru JUMP. Fukushige-san*, Shinya-po** and Yamakawa-san***, good luck-po. |
Nobuhiro Watsuki [Ruroni Kenshin]- Shinga*, Takei and Oda, all three sensei dropped by unexpectedly. It helped me feel refreshed. THANK YOU*. |
24 |
5/11/1998 |
39 |
At last it's here, the season of warmth. For a lazy guy like me, getting along by wearing just a t-shirt is too awesome to handle. |
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25 |
5/18/1998 |
40 |
Recently been pouring over comics I read a long time ago. It's weird because when I read them now I can recall specific events from my life back then. |
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26 |
5/25/1998 |
41 |
Went around to some big bookstores for the first time in a year to gather materials. I naively thought three hours would be enough to buy up what I needed. Gotta make another trip to Jimbocho*. |
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27
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6/1/1998
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42
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Purchased a new stereo receiver during Golden Week. Is it one of those teletext ones? Can it handle dual MiniDiscs? Anyway, it's cool.
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28
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6/8/1998
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43
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I was shocked when I saw the May 17th episode of 'Sazae-san'!! Katsuo's voice actor changed!! WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED...!!
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29
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6/15/1998
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44
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Went to the One Piece anime's voice acting audition to learn more about it. How to describe it. The power [of their voices] in-person is amazing. I can't wait to see Luffy and the gang actually talking.
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30
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6/22/1998
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45
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I don't care if we get flak for this but we're on a yo-yo kick at the office. Sure, might be a bit late to the fad but yo-yo's are all the rage here. I'm currently practicing the 'loop the loop'. I'll do my best.
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31
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6/29/1998
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46
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The whole planet is into the World Cup!!! I wanna watch it so badly and it's distracting me from my WORK!! But I知 going to watch anyway!!! Even if you are getting in the way, I'm rooting for you JAPAN!!
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32
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7/6/1998
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47
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I might be Swedistic but I'm taking a break from Swedish music and listening to some Irish tunes now. They're so carefree.
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33
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7/13/1998
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48
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Wonder what it means to be 'cool'. Right now I think Sachiko Kobayashi* is cool. And so was the late Yoshie Utsumi**. |
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7/20/1998
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49
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Right, it's been four weeks since that manga everyone's been talking about started. There was an oath we took to have our serials run together in JUMP back when we were assistants on Rurouni. I've forgotten how long ago that was but we finally did it. Well, Takei-san, what more can I say than congratulations.
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Hiroyuki Takei [Shaman King]- I didn't mention anything because conspiring like that is so cheesy but I can't keep it in anymore. We did it Oda-kun!! Let's give it our best |
1 |
12/3/2001 |
210 |
The jealousy of old men seems to be butting heads with the Koizumi Cabinet. They should just lend him a hand if they’ve got enough time to waste disagreeing with him. Such strange people they are. |
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2 |
12/10/2001 |
211 |
Finally bought the coffee maker for the office that I’ve put off buying because I heard you’ve gotta wash the dang thing after every use. Aha so this is it. This is what they call coffee... This is... |
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3 |
12/17/2001 |
212 |
Plans for a number of [One Piece] video games are moving ahead and of all of them the farthest from completion is coming out the year after next. Th-...The year after next you say... Guess it’s pretty tough making games too. |
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4+5 |
12/28/2001 |
213 |
And so this year...is drawing...to a close... Even though it’s coming to and end, it’s the New Year’s edition of JUMP. What’s up with that? |
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6+7 |
1/7/2002 |
214 |
Alrighty, a happy new year to you. Ah~ a fresh new year. So I should probably state my goal for the year, huh. This year I uh...yeah a good manga...that’s what I’d like to draw... |
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8 |
1/21/2002 |
215 |
The year-end JUMP Festa at Makuhari. It was a huge celebration and I had a great time. Did you see the One Piece stage show at Bandai they spent 50 million yen* on!? It was awesome. They should perform it all around the country. |
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9 |
1/28/2002 |
216 |
The DVD player I won at the JUMP New Year’s party four years ago just broke. The timing was great because I got a new one at this year’s New Year’s party. THANK YOU*. |
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10 |
2/4/2002 |
217 |
I slipped away from working on drafts and went to Disney Sea for the anime staff’s New Year’s party, had fun to my heart’s content and went immediately back to my drafts. |
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11 |
2/9/2002 |
Break |
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12 |
2/18/2002 |
218 |
Thanks for last week. I’m sorry for taking a break. I’m in the middle of watching The Godfather. I hate being controlled by others. So just call me ‘Don’. |
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13 |
2/25/2002 |
219 |
OOOOOH~~~ (blush) I never ever thought I’d be faced with having to do voice acting. How can I put it? Th-The ebb and flow of the times? ...or just...me getting sucked into it...!! |
Ryu Fujisaki [Sakuratetsu Taiwahen]- Oda-sensei, thank you for so graciously accepting that somewhat forward request of mine. I just wanted to borrow this space to thank you. |
14 |
3/4/2002 |
220 |
We are now in The Age of the iPod. The iPod is niiice... I loaded it up with songs I love from CDs I don’t listen to anymore and I’m at 700 songs. Niiiiice... |
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15 |
3/11/2002 |
221 |
I went to the test screening of the One Piece movie. The response from the audience was superb. Man, Chopper Kingdom is fantastic. That’d be an awesome island. I’d lo~ve to go. |
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16 |
3/18/2002 |
222 |
Nosebleed FWOOOOSH!! I received so many chocolates thank you very much. I’m the kind of guy that eats chocolate every week regardless of Valentine’s Day. Now recharging sugar supply~ |
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17 |
3/25/2002 |
223 |
Lately Ando-kun who has been helping me exclusively with final touches has been on the ball. He’s the kind of guy that would climb the corporate ladder in a company. And he’s still so young. |
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18 |
4/1/2002 |
224 |
I think it’s the first time this happened to me since I was born. I spilled my ink. But since my desk is packed to overflowing with stuff it was more like, “Oh-my-gosh-the-inks’s, not going anywhere actually.” It’s all good. |
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19 |
4/8/2002 |
225 |
The Straw Hat Gang Voice Acting Crew came to my place. Starting with a food run for ingredients the main event was Sanji’s [Hirata’s] peperoncino [pasta]. We carried on late into the night. |
Yoshio Sawai [Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo]- I bought a video game for the first time in a long while. It’s One Piece ‘Grand Battle! 2’. I just keep doing Gomu Gomu Storm. It’s incredibly refreshing. |
20 |
4/15/2002 |
226 |
A popular song called ‘Family’ has been included in the One Piece album. The [anime] producer, Shimizu-san, is busy running here and there trying to make sure that as many people as possible can listen to it. Good lu~~ck!! |
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21 |
4/22/2002 |
227 |
I went to see Mr. 2’s voice actor Mr. Yao perform on stage with his troupe SWAT. The attention to detail in the depiction of characters helped me see how interesting stage productions is. So that’s what real theater is. |
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22+23 |
4/27/2002 |
228 |
The three pages I drew last week for the picture book Norland the Liar held me back 15 hours in overtime. It turned out great and I’m totally satisfied with it. I love picture books. |
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24 |
5/13/2002 |
229 |
I always thought that 70’s soul music was my favorite but lately I’ve started to pay attention to modern soul. I’ll start with some Grammy winners. Ooh, this is gooood... |
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25 |
5/20/2002 |
230 |
Obata-sensei’s* illustration collection, Sai. I was deeply moved when I received a signed copy. It’s just sooo beautiful. I have nothing but unconditional respect for those who have always been skillful artists. This is the real deal guys. |
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26 |
5/27/2002 |
231 |
I rented out a whole movie theater!! YEAH-HE-HEAH!! I'm messin’ with you, just wasn’t anyone else in it. It was a popular [foreign] movie too but I guess it’s because I saw the dubbed version. |
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27 |
6/3/2002 |
232 |
I’m out of shape so just walking around town gives me muscle cramps. There’s a sports gym in my neighborhood. Every time I pass it I think, “Whaddya know, a sports gym.” (so go to it ya' bum) |
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28 |
6/10/2002 |
233 |
Big bro Gin Shinga* passed away. He was a dear friend from my assistant days when we dreamed of being manga authors. I’ll continue to draw for the both of us. |
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29 |
6/17/2002 |
234 |
This is something that really ticks me off. When some guy puts important scenes from a movie on the main menu of a DVD. Come ooon, isn’t there something you can do other than THAT. |
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30 |
6/24/2002 |
235 |
What I feared most at the ‘Big Two’* awards ceremony came to pass. The winners were scared of me because I wore beach sandals. Yeah I guess everyone else was wearing full suits. ...I’m actually a really nice guy. |
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31 |
7/1/2002 |
236 |
I went with the One Piece |
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32 |
7/8/2002 |
237 |
The World Cup. I saw some booing from the crowd during a Korean home game. I thought that was awesome. That’s exactly what fans should be doing. |
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33 |
7/15/2002 |
238 |
Recently I’ve started enjoying texting and whenever I’ve gotta chance I check for messages. I get lonely if there aren’t any. My dear friends, please text me. Don’t expect a reply though (・◇・)
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34 |
7/22/2002 |
239 |
I watched the DVD of Rainbowman*. So an evil army, the ‘Die Die Group’, makes fake yen bills in order to give Japanese currency the flu!! ...the hell kinda kid’s show is this. |
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35 |
7/29/2002 |
240 |
I’m playing Grand Battle Swan Coliseum. This thing’s crazy hard. SO TOUGH!! THE ENEMIES!! It’s kinda starting to get to me. TAKE THIIIIIIS!!
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36 |
8/5/2002 |
241 |
Whenever I have a color cover I draw the color picture a week in advance and add what I think the title will end up being but I made a huge mistake this time. This week’s chapter is called ‘Heaven’s Judgment’.
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37+38 |
8/12/2002 |
242 |
All I can hear is, “It’s so ho~t.”, or, “The heat is unbearable.” Simply preposterous, is there anything left even resembling ‘fighting spirit’ in the Japanese today!!!
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39 |
8/26/2002 |
243 |
Sometimes I really yearn to be a salaryman. Get chewed out by the section chief, drown my sorrows in sake on the way home and wear a suit to work every day. But [putting up] with rush hour, hell no. |
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40 |
9/2/2002 |
244 |
Summertime means scary stories. While that’s true, people who are quick to bare their fangs based on differences in status scare me the most. |
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41 |
9/9/2002 |
245 |
My staff are into those [weird] mystery programs. They seem to be interested in strange events from around the globe. But if [those shows] actually provided any solid answers they’d be on the news instead. (meanie) |
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42 |
9/16/2002 |
246 |
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43 |
9/23/2002 |
247 |
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44 |
9/30/2002 |
Break |
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45 |
10/7/2002 |
248 |
There’s something I absolutely had to see for an arc I’ll be doing sooner or later so I headed to Nagasaki. I’d like to personally extend my thanks to Mr. Matsumoto and all of the workers at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries*. |
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46 |
10/12/2002 |
249 |
There are a lot of things about drawing a long arc that are quite ‘trying’ but I’m really glad I did Alabasta. The wrap party for the animation was really emotional. |
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47 |
10/21/2002 |
250 |
This is late in coming but congratulations on all your hard work in completing your serialization Higuchi-san*. For the time being just take it easy. If you’ve got time to kill come see me, and I’m not just saying that. |
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48 |
10/28/2002 |
251 |
Playing Fighter Maker 2 now. 's nifty. The fun of actually making movements. |
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49 |
11/4/2002 |
252 |
Yeah it's definitely the age of 'The Sear'. I had my first seared sushi at a sushi place in Tsukiji. I'm telling you babe, it's either seared sooshee or no sooshee. |
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50 |
11/11/2002 |
253 |
Man I just, I really like 'Kyon Kyon'. How do you describe that sense of humor, that... lightness of the laughter...isn't he great... Kyotaro Yanagiya. |
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51 |
11/18/2002 |
254 |
Dear Readers. As the breath leaving my mouth turned a whisping white I thought winter was already upon us, but it turned out I was just smoking. As the sky was still darkening after the six o'clock sunset I called my assistant; turns out it was six in the morning. |
Yoshio Sawai [Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo]- Oda-sensei, thank you very much for your comment for the video game poster. I'm both amazed & moved that they actually made a 'Bo-bobo' video game!! |
52 |
11/25/02* |
255 |
Treasure Battle. My assistants are into 'Pirate Soccer'. It's really simple but after work they go nuts over it. |
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1 |
12/2/2002 |
256 |
The Grand Secret of Nanatsu Island on Game Boy Advance. I knew about it from the early planning stages but I'm pleasantly surprised with how well it turned out. The characters are neat and the music and graphics are beautiful. I recommend it! |
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2 |
12/9/2002 |
257 |
Oh man. Do I ever love drawing color spreads. And here I am stuck doing piles of 'year-end wrap-up work'. But I'm churning out the spreads without worrying about deadlines. Wahoo. |
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3+4 |
12/16/2002 |
258 |
I read the comment from Akimoto-sensei where he stated, "[Looking for an escape] to refresh yourself when you come across a difficulty is only an excuse to avoid it." I was deeply moved [by those words of wisdom]!! |
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5 |
12/30/2002 |
259 |
Bought the new iPod. 20 gigabytes. Up until now my playlist comprised of mainly 'soul', 'rock' 'mood' music and the like. This time I'll think I'll add some 'rakugo' and 'manzai'. |
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6+7 |
1/6/2003 |
260 |
Happy New Year to you. Last year was full of this and that but now it's this year. I'm gonna state my ambition ......I~ wanna~~~!! DRAW AN AWWWWWESOME MANGAAAAAAAAAAAA!!! |
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8 |
1/20/2003 |
261 |
Hello there!! One Piece is gonna be a stupid-ass manga this year too!! ...Was that a good follow-up? So that bombshell I dropped at JUMP Festa. Worried about that [choice] after seeing I made fans cry. |
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9 |
1/27/2003 |
262 |
I met Ouji Hiroi-san. I always wondered what kinda dude he was and turns out he's an adult that knows how to live in style. He's got great values. |
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10 |
2/3/2003 |
263 |
One of my current assistants, Y-kun, gave me a Haro from Gundam for my birthday. It's one of those toys that randomly starts talking which is annoying so everyone's always shutting it off. |
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11 |
2/10/2003 |
264 |
Editor-in-Chief Takahashi was a man of manga that always listened to us and saw eye to eye with us. I pray that he may rest in peace. |
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12 |
2/17/2003 |
265 |
The meaning of '(expld)' that I see written on fan letters and stuff. Apparently it's [short for] (explodes into laughter). I thought it just meant (exploding). Was under the impression flying all over the place was in fashion. |
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13 |
2/24/2003 |
266 |
I met [the members of] Bump of Chicken. They were really pleasant and we ended up talking for three hours. Along with the new film their new song is really a work of art. Please, go see the movie!!! |
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14 |
2/31/2003 |
267 |
Thought up lyrics to the Godzilla theme. 'Purimu, Purimu, Purimu no Matsuri* (hypermetric)' are the awesome lyrics I came up with. I'm so good. |
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15 |
3/7/2003 |
268 |
Nosebleed FWOOOOOSH!! Got chocolates! Thank you! In addition I also received personal health devices, wine, tsukemono (with miso) and a scrub brush...now that's love ♥ |
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16 |
3/14/2003 |
269 |
STANDING ROOM ONLYYYY~!! It's a hit across the country!! In one theater on opening day it had four times as many customers as last year!! BEYOND INCREDIBLE!! Director Uda you're my hero~ ♥ It's in theaters until April 25th! |
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17 |
3/21/2003 |
Break |
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Yoshio Sawai [Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo]- I saw the One Piece movie 'Dead End Adventure'. Man, Luffy is just so freakin' cool when he's angry. I was just as excited as the elementary schoolers there. |
18 |
3/31/2003 |
270 |
Went to Sky Island to check out how to properly draw clouds. Was a perfect day and the smell of the clouds was so revitalizing. Great food too. |
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19 |
4/7/2003 |
271 |
So uh, about that comment from last week... I haven't gone cuckoo or anything... It was for April Fool's. You knew that right (lol) ? |
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20 |
4/14/2003 |
272 |
In the middle of drawing final copies I sent a text to Takei-san, "I'm totally screwed!", to which he replied, "Ignorant whelp! I'm the one who's screwed!!" That gave me the energy I needed (lol). |
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21 |
4/21/2003 |
273 |
When I'm just standing around waiting or something while I'm outdoors I go right to Tetris on my cell phone without even thinking about it. Be nice if they put Puyo Puyo in there next. Oh and Tekken and 'JSR'*. |
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22+23 |
4/28/2003 |
274 |
I'm now watching 'Oshin' on DVD. I'm so not completely and totally addicted. "No ya... Puhlease, ya' just cain't send that thar child away ta be a servant!" OSHIII~~~~N!!! |
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24 |
5/12/2003 |
275 |
I just happened to be listening to the radio when I heard that mega-star idol saying that 'One Piece is really good'. Well, well, well, looks like he's got some taste, guess he's a pretty cool guy. |
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25 |
5/19/2003 |
276 |
'Smoke Gets in Your Eyes' produced by Mr. Hirotaka Suzuoki and 'Akatsuki 7' [performed] by the troupe SWAT. It was all about stage plays this Golden Week. Both were tour de force performances. Seeing live shows is so great. |
Masashi Kishimoto [Naruto]- I went to Oda-sensei's house to hang out. I was able to talk with a bunch of other authors and had a great time. And on top of that he treated us to yakiniku. |
26 |
5/26/2003 |
277 |
The CDs we're playing at the office are from a genre called 'Polka'. Kinda like the music used for when a clown appears; it's so stupid and fun. |
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27 |
6/2/2003 |
278 |
I wanna be able to speak English. Even though it's something I've always thought about, it just recently hit me [that I really want to learn it]. What's a guy to do. I wanna study. *so tempted* |
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28 |
6/9/2003 |
279 |
A little while ago I went to see a performance by Mayumi Tanaka's 'Opperetta' troupe. Every time each one of them and their unique personalities crack me up. Mayumi-san's singing voice is splendid. |
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29 |
6/16/2003 |
280 |
Hello there. 'City Boy' here. I bought the futuristic card 'Suica' that you simply flash at the ticket gate to access the JR lines. And yet I never go anywhere. |
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30 |
6/23/2003 |
281 |
I learned from a back pain expert that sitting Indian-style on a chair is the worst possible position for your back. But I can't stop doing that now. Do I have to (*cries*) |
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31 |
6/30/2003 |
282 |
What's the deal with society revolving around high school girls. Grown-ups are supposed to be at the center!!!... Changing the subject, t.A.T.u are really cute aren't they. |
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32 |
7/7/2003 |
283 |
Can you believe how good the sculpting is on the figurines sold at convenient stores lately. Even the sculptor's name is written on them; are even toys fine art these days. |
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33 |
7/14/2003 |
284 |
It's the age of Akiko Wada. I bought the anniversary CD box-set celebrating her 35 years as a singer and it's been all Wada, all the time since. Wa~DA Wa~DA!! |
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34 |
7/19/2003 |
285 |
The Master who I worked for as an assistant 9 years ago, Shinobu Kaitani, came over to hang out. It's been like 7 years but that guy hasn't changed a bit. (*happy*) |
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35 |
7/28/2003 |
286 |
Lately I've gotten into that oxygen thing. You know, the oxygen suppliment device thing*. It's so futuristic it makes me giddy. As for where to put it... |
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36 |
8/4/2003 |
Break |
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Yoshio Sawai [Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo]- I went to see Toei Animation's production house to learn [about the process]. The atmosphere of the One Piece animation production left a big impression on me. Thank you very much. |
37-38 |
8/11/2003 |
287 |
Found a great ramen place in the neighborhood. The extras on top are crunchy and the soup is so flavorful I find myself going every week. (^∇^) |
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39 |
8/25/2003 |
288 |
The Matsudo Bandai Museum. There was a huge Gundam there. The Cutey Honey stage show was neat and so were all the old toys on display; I had a good time. |
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40 |
9/1/2003 |
289 |
We are now in the age 1.3 megapixels and so it is that I'm busily tapping away on a brand new cell phone. Got tons of voice ringtones and wierd applications to mess with. It's fun. It's keeping me indoors. |
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41 |
9/8/2003 |
290 |
This summer I splashed in the sea in Chiba and frolicked in the forests of Yamagata. But now, the World is infatuated with a never before seen by human eyes man-faced-fish. I too experienced this creature myself first hand. |
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42 |
9/13/2003 |
291 |
The Odaiba Grand Adventure's Going Merry will be dismantled when the event comes to a close. Again I'd like to extend my deepest thanks to all of the individuals who lent their energy to [making] the ship. |
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43 |
9/22/2003 |
292 |
The pot [appliance] we used for heating water that we had to physically pump water out of has broken. I was on the verge shedding tears of joy when I learned our new one releases water with just the push of a button when my staff said, "That's considered normal these days." |
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44 |
9/29/2003 |
293 |
Currently prepping the illustration book for release. This time I'm going to have an interview with THAT person...!! It's going to be me gushing like a fan again. No doubt. |
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45 |
10/6/2003 |
294 |
One of my assistants informed me that eating raw egg with natto was just common sense but I had nary a clue. I tried it and the flavor was divine. A most righteous flavor of non-bogus delishness. |
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46 |
10/11/2003 |
295 |
The One Piece Character Solo Single [CD]. I was told that Luffy, Zoro, Nami and Sanji['s singles] all ranked in on a certain ranking TV program. (゚<>゚) This mean they're gonna be on Kohaku!!? |
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47 |
10/20/2003 |
296 |
Kishimoto-san's wedding was fantastic. The priests's broken Japanese during the ceremony was a thing of beauty. I see your wife looks just like Sakura. |
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48 |
10/27/2003 |
297 |
I went to have an interview with Fujiko Fujio A-sensei for the illustration collection going on sale in November. He just seemed to radiate such an agreeable personality, what a great guy. It was a lot of fun. |
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49 |
11/1/2003 |
298 |
Was talking with someone about how Joshi Juni Gakubo (Twelve Girls Band) and Shorinji Sanjuuroku Bou (The 36th Chamber of Shaolin) sound really similar. Shourinji Musha Bou (Shaolin and Wu Tang) is pretty cool too. But the best is Arahan. |
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50 |
11/10/2003 |
299 |
It's cool that I can see reader's face with purikura. Most of the time they're from the girls but sometimes I get 'em from boys. Makes me smile when I think,"So these are the kind of kids that read it huh?" |
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51 |
11/17/2003 |
Break |
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52 |
11/22/2003 |
300 |
I saw a performance by the group who acted as the Straw Hat Pirates at JUMP Festa. The troupe is called 'Punish'. It was a blast. Looking forward to your work this year as well. |
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1 |
12/1/2003 |
301 |
I bought an enka CD!! The songs of people who have real vocal talent are a pleasure to listen to. I~ Lo~ve i~t. |
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2 |
12/8/2003 |
302 |
So about the comment I made at JUMP Festa last year regarding A CERTAIN THING* that made some fans cry. I won't be able to get to it this year. Oh well, no biggie. |
Riichiro Inagaki [Eyeshield 21]- I was able to talk indivually with Oda, Takahashi & Toriyama-sensei at the Tezuka Awards. On a cold and rainy day Oda showed up in sandals. HE'S LUFFY! |
3 |
12/15/2003 |
303 |
Had a ping-pong tournament at the house of Luffy's Mayumi Tanaka with the voice acting crew. The winner was Mayumi's son. Loser adults.] |
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4 + 5 |
12/22/2003 |
304 |
Winter is the season when fish meat is most crisp. Speaking of fishy things, the other day the corns on my feet healed up. |
Yoshio Sawai [Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo]- I was blown away by the collaboration poster from Akamaru JUMP going on sale the 29th of this month!! Oda-sensei and all of you from Toei, thank you so much!! |
6 + 7 |
1/5/2004 |
305 |
A Happy New Year. I ate some meat and my tooth broke. Gee, guess I'm just a little calcium defficient (lo-freaking-l) I get the feeling something good is coming my way this year *heart* |
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8 |
1/19/2004 |
306 |
Thanks for all your work at JUMP Festa 2004. I love just chilling out in the dressing at the end of each year. Even though I'm slacking off my Editor doesn't harp on me. |
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19 |
1/26/2004 |
307 |
I finally went to Yokohama's China Town which is someplace I've always wanted to visit. Lotsa Chinese restaurants. I couldn't eat nearly as much as I wanted so I'll be back. |
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10 |
2/2/2004 |
308 |
Thank you for all the New Year's greeting cards. I've also been lucky enough to get fan letters each and every week. Your support is what helps keep on my feet and moving forward. I'm very grateful. |
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11 |
2/9/2004 |
309 |
I saw Usopp's voice actor Kappei Yamaguchi in a play called 'Son Goku'. The nimble and monkey-like action was AWEsome. |
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12 |
2/16/2004 |
310 |
I've put my enka craze on hold and I'm into Ayaya at the moment. A 'crazy holiday' indeed. Like so~~~~ ado~~~~rable. |
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13 |
2/23/2004 |
311 |
Alrighty then, time to take a break from all the work I put off until the start of the year. It's about time to start writing my New Year's greeting cards. I do this [to myself] every year. |
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14 |
3/1/2004 |
312 |
I met Machami Hisamoto-san, Shidou Nakamura-san and Hiroki Uchi-kun at the movie's press conference. Once again a really wonderful group of people [for the movie]. |
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15 |
3/8/2004 |
313 |
Interested in pottery lately. Those thick'n hardy-looking Japanese plates are really cool. I'd like to try making some ceramic art. |
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16 |
3/15/2004 |
314 |
Nosebleed FWOOOOOOSH!! I got Valentine's chocolates. Thank you very much. I'll use that love to do keep me running on purely [the power of] love alone (・◇・)ゞ |
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17 |
3/22/2004 |
315 |
Kazuki Takahashi-sensei, congratulations on reaching the end of your long-term comic. It's no surprise that a comic that can be enjoyed by children all over the World is a remarkable one. |
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18 |
3/31/2004 |
316 |
I saw the One Piece Movie 'Curse of the Sacred Sword'. I hope the intense action that's all for the sake of a certain someone hits home in your heart. |
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19 |
4/5/2004 |
Break |
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20 |
4/12/2004 |
317 |
'Shimabu~' just started a new serial in Super JUMP!! It's a teen sports manga called 'Ring'. I'm thrilled!!! |
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21 |
4/19/2004 |
318 |
We held another Ping Pong Tournament at Mayumi Tanaka's house. Everyone brought food and drink and we partied up a storm. Lotta fun. |
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22+23 |
4/26/2004 |
319 |
Mega House from the Bandai label designed Luffy, Zoro and Nami figurines. They're really top quality!! Amazing job. |
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24 |
5/10/2004 |
320 |
The accessory-maker DECOLE is AWESOME! A great battle rages in conflict with my manly spirit whenever I enter the store which is teaming with females. |
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25 |
5/17/2004 |
321 |
I went to see Sanji's voice actor Hirata-san in a play. Dancing and singing in that kind of costume. He had me doubled over in laughter. |
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26 |
5/24/2004 |
322 |
Seems that Children's Day is actually a day for children to give thanks to their parents. But uh, not like you needed to know that or whatever. |
|
27 |
5/31/2004 |
323 |
In order for children all over the world to be able to watch the One Piece cartoon, a lot of people are working very hard [right now]. It moves me to tears. |
|
28 |
6/7/2004 |
324 |
A strange sensation went down my throat when I took a swig from the bottle of of tea on the edge of my desk. Mold was floating in it. I drank mold. |
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29 |
6/14/2004 |
325 |
Been wanting to read some picture books from overseas so I went online to a foreign bookstore and ordered all the ones that had nifty covers. Turns out they were all novels. |
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30 |
6/21/2004 |
326 |
Experiencing a Terumi Yoshida 'boom'. Lately it would seem that Terumi Yoshida is on fire. His Bunka Hoso thing and the rest are awesome. |
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31 |
6/28/2004 |
327 |
It may be June but we just had a New Year's and Sky Island arc wrap party for the animation. I'm extremely grateful to all of you. |
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32 |
7/5/2004 |
Break |
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33 |
7/12/2004 |
328 |
The Going Merry will be appearing in Odaiba again this year! A creature from the Grand Line, Mohmoo, will show up too. Looking forward to iiiiit!!
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34 |
7/17/2004 |
329 |
I am madly in love with tuna. I've just recently realized this. From way back seems like I'm always eating it without even thinking about it.
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35 |
7/26/2004 |
330 |
I went to see Robin's voice actress, Yuriko Yamaguchi-san, in a play. The message was that the atom bomb is a symbol that war mustn't be allowed. Struck a chord with me. |
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36 |
8/2/2004 |
331 |
Played 'One Piece Land Land'. It's fun and the setting looks really fantastic, I had a lot of fun just messing around with it. A must-buy.
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37+38 |
8/9/2004 |
332 |
Regarding potato chips as of late, it's surprising when I open a new bag only to find a smattering of chips within. Would you please put some more in there!!
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39 |
8/23/2004 |
333 |
Kyoshiro 2030's serialization has come to an end in Super JUMP. Master Tokuhiro-sensei, here's to all your work on a seven year series. I haven't seen you in long time.
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40 |
8/30/2004 |
334 |
Wo~ah Shaman King is over~. I wonder if Takei-san will be able to do whatever the heck he wants now!! Here's to aaaaall your hard work!!
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41 |
9/6/2004 |
335 |
The other day my editor 'Habuyan' brought his two-year-old daughter to my place. Said she didn't know what a 'Luffy' was. I can do better than this. |
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42 |
9/13/2004 |
336 |
Saw the stage performance of Sakura Wars. It was overflowing with Mr. Ouji Hiroi's flambouyant extravagant taste. And the performance by the [members of the] Peking Opera took my breath away. |
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43 |
9/18/2004 |
337 |
Went to see a performance [put on] by the WAHAHA-HOMPO [Agency]. I don't even know how to describe the energy. I was still laughing on the way home. [You guys are] awesome. |
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44 |
9/27/2004 |
338 |
To all of those who helped us bring the animated One Piece to America, thank you sooo very much!!! |
|
45 |
10/4/2004 |
339 |
The old-timer from the katsu lunch delivery place said, "I added some extra in there for ya' special", and put a ton of rice to my order of half-size rice. THAT DEFEATS THE PURPOSE! |
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46 |
10/9/2004 |
340 |
The other day there was something I had to take care of so I returned to my home in Kumamoto for about 7 hours. Made certain to have 'basashi'. [Regardless of the time] that's non-negotioable. |
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47 |
10/18/2004 |
341 |
The thing about cockroaches is when you spot one, unless you defeat it that very same day there's simply no resting easy. Mega scary. |
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48 |
10/25/2004 |
342 |
Yeah soooo, my computer was acting funky and I didn't wait for I-san who always bails me out in a fix so when I tried messing with it the thing died. ...how odd. |
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49 |
11/1/2004 |
343 |
Was listening to some hip-hop on the radio when I heard the DJ say, "This is the real deal.", only to immediately correct himself, "Dis be the real deal ya'll." |
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50 |
11/8/2004 |
344 |
There's no expiration date printed on ice cream but, that's 'cause it's frozen so you can eat it a year later right? |
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51 |
11/15/2004 |
345 |
Every year I learn that I'll be appearing at the year-end JUMP Festa when I'm leafing through the magazine itself. My Editor Habuyan doesn't even ask me. Not like I won't go though. |
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52 |
11/22/2004 |
Break |
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Masashi Kishimoto [Naruto]- Oda-san, congratulations on your marriage! The ceremony was a lot of fun! Thank you for everything from here on too! |
53 |
11/29/2004 |
346 |
I got so married. We received way more congratulatory envelopes* than I ever thought possible and we are very very thankful. I'll still going to work hard to bee bzzy** drawing manga. |
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1 |
12/6/2004 |
347 |
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2 |
12/13/2004 |
348 |
Made a cheese fondue. If you dig into one of those expecting to polish it off in one sitting your stomach'll be bursting at the seams. |
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3+4 |
12/20/2004 |
349 |
Bought a new microwave. One of the functions is an automatic shutdown when the item is appropriately warmed up. Unreal. |
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5+6 |
1/3/2005 |
350 |
NEW YEAR!!! Last year this and that were, yeah, but of course this year I'm aspiring to draw a fun and interesting comic. |
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7 |
1/17/2005 |
351 |
Having all seven voice actors together for JUMP Festa 2005 with the cheers from the crowd was really powerful. I had an incredibly good time [at this year's] on-stage event. |
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8 |
1/24/2005 |
352 |
Changing of the Editors. Habuyan, thanks for four years ob yur... Whoops, flubbed that. Thanks-bye!!... Seriously, I'm very grateful. |
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9 |
1/31/2005 |
353 |
My new Editor Mr. Watanabe is the first who's younger than me. 'Younger' being relative since he's 27; I ain't gonna hold back anything asking for your help!! Thanks in advance. |
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10 |
2/7/2005 |
354 |
I drew some really cool pictures for the special project [coming] this March!! Had enough fun to make up for the six months I took off from drawing color pictures last year. |
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11 |
2/14/2005 |
355 |
In Chapter 353 I mistakenly wrote '12 years ago' instead of '8 years ago'. I'm gonna sneak the correct date into the comic. |
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12 |
2/21/2005 |
Break |
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13 |
2/28/2005 |
356 |
About that One Piece Punch Battle that came out last year. All the staff members who've been using it at the office are suffering from sore muscles. A bunch of weaklings. That includes me. |
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14 |
3/7/2005 |
357 |
As part of the special plans for breaking the hundred million mark in sales we're hijacking Shibuya!! And that means Shibuya is looking really friendly. If you live close by stop on over! |
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15 |
3/14/2005 |
358 |
Nosebleed FWOOSH!! I got lots of chocolates this year too!! Thank y- *munch munch* Than- *munch munch* Thanks!! |
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16 |
3/21/2005 |
359 |
If you go into the year's movie unsteeled, it's gonna make you cry. And the animation is really well done. The magic word is 'Toothbrush Moustache'. |
Yoshio Sawai [Bobobo-bobo Bo-bobo]- I saw the latest One Piece film!! It was constantly moving which was really refreshing. Luffy was really cool! |
17 |
3/28/2005 |
360 |
Seeing my assistants fighting over the controller for Grand Battle! RUSH is hilarious!! And I'm really happy about all the hidden costumes. |
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18 |
4/4/2005 |
361 |
Had a parting with the anime's producer Shimizu-san that I felt was incomplete. He took care of me on an immeasurable level. Let's remain good friends. |
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19 |
4/11/2005 |
362 |
There's this kind of fish that I was never thrilled about eating when I was a kid. But now I think I'm starting to like it. In fact it's delicious!! TASTY FISH!! |
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20 |
4/18/2005 |
363 |
So I went outside for a bit right, and as if on cue for pollen season there were a ton of square-masked men about. |
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21 + 22 |
4/25/2005 |
364 |
In springtime I get a lot of fanmail where readers declare their determination for working toward future goals. You guys have big dreams. I'm cheering for you with all my heart. Don't let anything hold you back!! |
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23 |
5/9/2005 |
365 |
Saw the Ichigo 100% cartoon with my assistants. That's some really special background music. Very nice stuff. |
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24 |
5/16/2005 |
366 |
The Straw Hat voice acting gang really tugged at my heartstrings by giving me a CD of a special recording they made themselves, and it's the only copy in existence. You guys are the best. |
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25 |
5/3/2005 |
367 |
'Dragon Dream' on the Gameboy Advance is really fun. Not sure what to make of me, the author, getting questions wrong on the quizzes though. |
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26 |
5/30/2005 |
368 |
Heard there was a kind of mikan called 'dekopon' that's a special local product of my home prefecture, Kumamoto. I tried one for the very first time and it was sweet n' delish. |
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27 |
6/6/2005 |
369 |
The anime has entered the Water Seven arc and seems to be quite popular but I'm still on that same series so on this end it's like all hell's broken loose. |
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28 |
6/13/2005 |
370 |
Regarding cell phones as of late, they freeze up just like a PC. I wonder if this means they'll start coming with [digital] drawing software too. |
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29 |
6/20/2005 |
371 |
Really impressed by Mr. Toshio Asakuma's sculptures on display in Ikebukuro's Loft. I'm waiting for them to be sold. I want to be able to draw animals like that. |
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30 |
6/27/2005 |
372 |
The iPod broke. And it's been one year since the PC I used to edit the [iPod] broke. START FIXING YOURSELVES!! |
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31 |
7/4/2005 |
373 |
I went to see Mayumi Tanaka in a play for the first time in a long while. As usual the troupe 'Opperetta' was a lot of fun. |
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32 |
7/11/2005 |
Break |
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33 |
7/16/2005 |
374 |
I saw Sanji's voice actor Mr. Hirata's in a stage version of 'Flowers for Algernon' and was deeply moved. It was a remarkable performance. |
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34 |
7/25/2005 |
375 |
Y-kun of my staff started tending to some flowers in our teensy garden. I wonder if they'll actually bloom for someone as obstinate as me!? |
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35 |
8/1/2005 |
376 |
I forgot to mention this but Murata-san, Takei-kun, thank you for drawing Luffy in JUMP Heroes. |
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36 + 37 |
8/8/2005 |
377 |
Was on the 30th floor of a building when an earthquake put the elevators out of commission. My legs were cramped for two days after I took the stairs down. |
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38 |
8/22/2005 |
378 |
After two years of development it's finally here; presenting the cell phone hi-jacker 'Moja'!! Check out page 13!! |
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39 |
8/29/2005 |
379 |
I dove into Watsuki-sensei's new abode. It's a really spacious and clean place. Good livings means good work. |
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40 |
9/5/2005 |
380 |
Went for a ride on Odaiba's The Going Merry. I'd like to personally thank Matsuzaki-san from FujiTV for an amazing voyage. |
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41 |
9/12/2005 |
381 |
Tears of joy [were shed] upon receiving a One Piece-themed Boston terrier from plastic modeling artist Mr. Toshio Asakuma. Thank you very much!! |
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42 |
9/17/2005 |
382 |
The title of next Spring's movie has already been decided. And I'm all finished with the character design work. Now all I have to do is look forward to the finished product. |
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43 |
9/26/2005 |
383 |
Fighting for One Piece. It's like a brawler, cool!! If the characters are big like that they're way more impressive! Woooow!! |
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44 |
10/3/2005 |
384 |
There's this fish cleaner I know who gave me some tuna cheeks and the flavor was out of this world. |
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45 |
10/8/2005 |
385 |
Saw Final Fantasy's Advent Children and was moved by the evolution of the CG age. Its beauty is blinding. |
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46 |
10/17/2005 |
386 |
Mr. Children is honestly, just incredible every single time. The lyrics from their new album* are so honest and I'm soaking in them. Mmm~MH, they're good. |
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47 |
10/24/2005 |
Break |
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48 |
10/31/2005 |
387 |
The second One Piece compilation collection will be coming out. I asked them to make it as cheap as they possibly could for you boys who don't have the money to collect all the comics. |
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49 |
11/7/2005 |
388 |
Morita-sensei was on TV. His workplace was so neat and friendly. Please put me on your staff. |
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50 |
11/14/2005 |
389 |
Went to Roppongi. To meet someone amazing. They tell me I can't spill the beans yet. |
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51 |
11/21/2005 |
390 |
Here at year's end I can only describe it as rush hour for a ton of neat projects I'm working on. That's a shout of happiness [not of complaint]. |
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52 |
11/28/2005 |
391 |
There's an artbook coming out!! For the customary interview I sat down with Mr. Yoshitaka Amano. What a pleasant man. |
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1 |
12/5/2005 |
Break |
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2 |
12/12/2005 |
392 |
I like that [new] comedian* who says, "DA-MNIIIT!" I can't help but worry about the day he destroys his vocal chords. |
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3 |
12/19/2005 |
393 |
Bought a shredder. Wa-hooah it's sick. More...Need more, are there any more secret documents!? |
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4+5 |
12/26/2005 |
394 |
One Piece's big Christmas event. I hear it was a huge success.I reeeally wanted to go. Seems like everyone had such a good time.
|
|
6+7 |
1/7/2006 |
395 |
Went to Jump FESTA and watched the voice actors thinking how funny they all are up on stage.
|
|
8 |
1/23/2006 |
396 |
Wishing you a happy New Year. Went to a hot spring and a sea of adventure with some friends at the end of the year. Gonna be another year of thrills and excitement!!! |
|
9 |
1/30/2006 |
397 |
The movie, The Giant Mechanical Soldier of Karakuri Castle~!!! I'm serious!!! Please see it!!! To the theater now GO!!!! It's really fun!!! |
|
10 |
2/6/2006 |
398 |
The Giant Mechanical Soldier of Karakuri Castle's director, Mr. Kounosuke Uda, is someone I put my complete faith in!! Check it out!! |
|
11 |
2/13/2006 |
399 |
I really enjoyed Noppo Takami-san's DVD, 'Grandfather Grasshopper'. A remarkable song. |
|
12 |
2/20/2006 |
400 |
The week before last on the cover story I forget that Crocodile's left hand was a hook. (laughs) No biggie, not like anyone noticed right.
|
|
13 |
2/27/2006 |
401 |
"There's nothing like hearing laughter from the audience in a movie theater!", said a member of the movie staff. We've spent a year making this film of epic proportions!! MECHA!!!
|
|
14 |
3/6/2006 |
402 |
Since last year I've been inching my way through Animal Crossing on the DS. I wanna reel in a shark, I need the shark.
|
|
15 |
3/13/2006 |
403 |
Nosebleed FWOOOOSH!! There were hardly any Valentine's Day chocolates addressed to the characters this year. What's gives, sending ME chocolates? My deepest thanks.
|
|
16 |
3/20/2006 |
404 |
Went to see the movie!! I was laughing from beginning to end. But Nami's chest jiggled way too much (lol) Really enjoyed it!! |
|
17 |
3/27/2006 |
405 |
I met Mr. Goro Inagaki and Mr. Kato & Mr. Yamamoto of 'Gokuraku' at the launch party of the film. We didn't get a chance to talk very long but I'm grateful to you for lending your talents to the movie. |
|
18 |
4/3/2006 |
Break |
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19 |
4/10/2006 |
406 |
A collection of past One Piece arcs especially for new readers. They told me you can order [Volumes] 1-7 at your local bookstore. |
|
20 |
4/17/2006 |
407 |
Went for a stroll to see the new blossoms. Something wonderful about hearing the overacting of a baked sweet potato salesman while walking on a path with cherry blossom petals dancing to the ground. |
Yoshio Sawai [Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo]- I went to Shibuya to see the One Piece movie. The crowd was in stitches through the whole thing! The final attack was awesome too! |
21 + 22 |
4/24/2006 |
408 |
I went to see Yoshitaka Amano-san's gallery exhibit. As expected it was stirring. That is definitely something you should experience once in your life. |
|
23 |
5/8/2006 |
409 |
20 or so One Piece characters made from Kewpie Dolls. A reader sent me them. They're awwwesome. Thank you. |
|
24 |
5/15/2006 |
410 |
Been having hotdogs for dinner lately. Literally pounding 'em down. Packed away four while just drawing this week's color page.
|
|
25 |
5/22/2006 |
411 |
'Shinyappo' Suzuki!! Here's to your hard work on Mr. Fullswing. Quite a long serialization. Get some rest, okay. |
|
26 |
5/29/2006 |
412 |
This is terribly late but Murata-kun, congratulations on your marriage! I heard all the good news from Inagaki-san.[Riichiro Inagaki & Yusuke Murata- Respectively the author and artist of American football comic, Eyeshield 21.]
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|
27 |
6/5/2006 |
413 |
I saw Mayumi Tanaka in the stage production of 'On With Opportunism!*' Geez, I couldn't stop laughing!!! |
|
28 |
6/12/2006 |
414 |
I tried the 99% pure chocolate that 'Murasame-kun's' Itou-san has been attempting to get me to eat. BI-!!! SO BITTERRRRR~R!! |
|
29 |
6/19/2006 |
415 |
Watching bits and pieces of Stephen Chow films recently. What a remarkable dumbass. I strive to be an adult that focuses intensely on creating such stupidity.
|
Mikio Itou [Nazo no Murasame-kun]- For someone who can munch on 99% pure chocolate I just can't handle coffee black. Too bitter.
|
30 |
6/26/2006 |
416 |
The role of young Robin's voice has been cast for the animation. YOWZA!!! Please you've gotta watch it!!!
|
|
31 |
7/3/2006 |
417 |
Found myself swept into a takoyaki party with the Strawhat voice acting gang. Robin's (Yuriko's) takoyaki is professional grade quality.
|
|
32 |
7/10/2006 |
418 |
The staff is fixated on Monster Hunter. Seems their total playtime is 800 hours and it would appear they're still going.
|
|
33 |
7/15/2006 |
419 |
I attended the Serial [Comic] Commemoration Awards. Was a rare case where I finished my drafts beforehand so I could relax and enjoy myself.
|
|
34 |
7/24/2006 |
420 |
Mr. Shoushou Kurihara, author of the comic upon which the [new] TV drama 'Urayami Honpo' was based on, has been a friend of mine for a long time. It's really intriguing.
|
|
35 |
7/31/2006 |
421 |
So there's this console called Wii
that looks like it's pretty good for your body. I
bet all the kids are really into it. |
|
36+37 |
8/7/2006 |
422 |
An attack of Luffy's I couldn't
remember turned up on an i-mode
search. Databases fans make are so useful (laughs) |
|
38 |
8/14/2006 |
423 |
I've been a fan of that testosterone-filled brawler series
Tekken from way back. I noticed it just kind of appeared on PSP so I'm gonna give it a spin. |
|
39 |
8/21/2006 |
424 |
Luffy's Gear 2nd in the anime was seriously
awesome. Sakai-san directed that. |
|
40 |
9/4/2006 |
425 |
A One Piece event at Shinagawa was literally overflowing with
excited children. I'm so happy I'm a manga author. |
|
41 |
9/11/2006 |
426 |
I met this cheerful old-timer aged 71 years where I was staying
in |
Masashi Kishimoto [Naruto]- I purchased Tekken for the PSP. Oda-san,if you have some time, let's go for a round. |
42 |
9/16/2006 |
427 |
I kinda broke my policy of not using
toner for characters' clothing. (laughs) Congratulations! 30 years!! |
Usuta [Blow, Pyuu! Jaguar]- I started watching LOST. I happen to like most foreign
dramas but this one is special. |
43 |
9/25/2006 |
428 |
Ejirin' from P2 is actually one of our
former staff members. I'm thrilled! Go for it!!! |
|
44 |
10/2/2006 |
429 |
I've just gotten a Frenchman as a younger older brother. Big sis, Cyril, congratulations on your marriage! |
|
45 |
10/7/2006 |
430 |
As of late I've realized, 'I put down three packs on natto today'. Natto's just so freakin' delicious I just….'I CAN'T STOP'!! [He wrote that last part
in English as is.] |
|
46 |
10/16/2006 |
Break |
|
|
47 |
10/23/2006 |
431 |
The anime has stopped airing on some affiliate stations. I think
more than contacting me, if you contact the local providers directly, they
might be able to do something. |
|
48 |
10/30/2006 |
432 |
An RPG just came out on i-mode's 'Moja'!!! So this is how far phones have come!? Sick!!! |
|
49 |
11/6/2006 |
433 |
I've got a new editor!! Watanabe-san, thank you for all your
work!! Kawashima-san, 'pleasure's mine! |
|
50 |
11/13/2006 |
434 |
Regarding Whitebeard's original jolly roger that was nixed in
the anime. Now I've been told I can't use it in the comic either. |
|
51 |
11/20/2006 |
435 |
Next year's movie will be about the Alabasta
arc!!! I'd like new readers or even people that don't know anything about One
Piece to check it out. |
|
52 |
11/27/2006 |
Break |
|
|
1 |
12/4/2006 |
436 |
Had a party with the anime staff onboard a ship.
Gonna try to express the kind of fun we had in my
work. |
|
2 |
12/11/2006 |
437 |
The anime's timeslot changed and the
ratings are phenomenal. Anime really is for kids. |
Masashi Kishimoto [Naruto]- Finally, this weekend is JUMP Festa!
Oda-sensei and I will have a stage together so
please come on out. |
3 |
12/18/2006 |
438 |
Oboro Tofu is 'tuper
delisshy'. Your 'tuper-cupie
' Oda is currently studying Shoko-tanese. Not really, just 'kwidding'.
|
|
4+5 |
12/25/2006 |
439 |
I think I worked pretty hard this year. I hear next year will be
the 10th anniversary. Several projects are under wraps that we have brewing. |
Toriyama- Nice work Oda-kun! This is
the first manga I've done in a long time so it took
about half a day to find my utensils. Couldn't even see the paper too well
because of my old age. *slumps* [They are talking about Cross Epoch] |
6+7 |
1/6/2007 |
440 |
I gotta eat a lotta
mochi if I wanna finish the
projects we have lined up. Looking forward to this year with you! |
|
8 |
1/22/2007 |
441 |
Totally forgot a New Year's greeting so here's wishing you very
happy new year. Went to the home of Luffy's Mayumi
and ate and had a great time. |
|
9 |
1/29/2007 |
442 |
Went to the first of the [JUMP authors'] new year
parties. Man it was good to see 'Ejirin' after all
these years. |
|
10 |
2/5/2007 |
443 |
Tickle Me Elmo is scary. And yet amazing. Scamazing.
Red. |
|
11 |
2/10/2007 |
444 |
Hello there. This is MyMix Oda. The MyMix-man who has been
hand-picked in order to be allowed to read his friend's diary. |
|
12 |
2/19/2007 |
445 |
I hope you'll take a look at the movie on the official site for
Episode of Alabasta. It's good. |
|
13 |
2/26/2007 |
446 |
E ! I ! G ! A ! ★ Ei-GA!! M ! O ! V ! I ! E ! ★ Mmm..Ei-GA!
Running from March through mid-April go and see it!! |
|
14 |
3/5/2007 |
447 |
The 'Super Battle' has finally begun at the mobile site 'Moja!' What's this excitement I feel? |
|
15 |
3/12/2007 |
448 |
In a nutshell, One Piece Unlimited Adventure is a HUGE project
that I've put 3 times more time and hard work into than others before it. |
|
16 |
3/19/2007 |
Break |
|
|
17 |
3/26/2007 |
449 |
I heard lots of sniffles in the theater. You guys really moved
me!! Seems like there's a lot of men going to see it this year. Give it up
for the movie staff!! |
|
18 |
4/2/2007 |
450 |
Atsushi-san, Yaguchi-san, Yama-chan, Shizu-chan,
Kawashima-san, I want to extend my gratitude to the movie support team!! |
|
19 |
4/9/2007 |
451 |
I got permission from Ken Shimura's office before I drew the special
comic for One Piece Yellow. |
|
20 |
4/16/2007 |
452 |
NOSEBLEED FWOO~~~~~SH!! This is way overdue. Thank you for the
Valentine chocolates. |
|
21 |
4/23/2007 |
453 |
Went wandering aimlessly around the neighborhood for cherry
blossom viewing. Next year I'll definitely do it the right way in the right
place. |
|
22+23 |
4/28/2007 |
454 |
Had a takoyaki extravaganza at the
home of Luffy's voice actress, Mayumi Tanaka. We
ate too much and ran out of octopus. Nankai Yama-chan came too and it was a blast. |
|
24 |
5/14/2007 |
455 |
One Piece Rainbow! And the pop-up picture book! Really classy
and really amazing books. I'm completely satisfied. |
|
25 |
5/21/2007 |
456 |
The pop-up book project is something that first came up about 5
or 6 years ago. It's a special book I've wanted to complete for quite a
while! |
|
26 |
5/28/2007 |
457 |
The planning for the extra special events this summer are chugging along. Both are great. Start bugging your
parents now about going to |
|
27 |
6/4/2007 |
458 |
It's a little late but congrats on your marriage Nishi-kun!! I
bet your happiness will help you draw even better. |
|
28 |
6/11/2007 |
459 |
18 special pages in Volume 46. All diagrams of Sunny. I wanted
to draw more. |
|
29 |
6/18/2007 |
Break |
|
Nishi [Muhyo & Roji's Bureau
of Supernatural Investigation]- The other day I
attended the Serial [Comic] Commemoration Awards. I really enjoyed getting
the chance to talk with Oda-sensei about color. |
30 |
6/25/2007 |
460 |
The anime, the parting with Merry, splendid job making me cry.
TOEI FIENDS! Makin' me a wreck on a Sunday morning. |
|
31 |
7/2/2007 |
461 |
The messaging battle game on 'Moja!'
is awesome!! Unlimited is really cool too! Don't miss out! |
|
32 |
7/9/2007 |
462 |
Makogarei is in season so I
had some. DELISH! Special thanks to Kojima-kun at the fish market who always
takes care of me! |
|
33 |
7/14/2007 |
463 |
I thoroughly enjoyed reading the final
chapter of Bo-bobo. Sawai-kun,
that’s 6 years of hard work. So how about a break? |
|
34 |
7/23/2007 |
464 |
Try doing a search for "Yaguchi"
and "Yamaken". 10th Anniversary Internet
Radio broadcast has begun! I know you guys will do great! |
|
35 |
7/30/2007 |
465 |
I'm considering burning some Balsam at the workplace. In
celebration of 10 years I'm going to burn Balsam. |
Amano [Reborn!]-
I missed out on talking with you you at the new
year party but congratulations on 10 years Oda-sensei! |
36+37 |
8/6/2007 |
466 |
Went to the |
|
38 |
8/20/2007 |
467 |
To all the authors, celebrities and production staff, thank you
from the bottom of my heart for making 10th Treasures possible. It's an
amazing book. |
|
39 |
8/27/2007 |
468 |
Recently I've started up that 'Rodeo Boy' device. The tip-top of
my ass-crack is sore. |
|
40 |
9/3/2007 |
469 |
I went to see the Universal Studios Japan Premiere Show!! What
an awesome gig. Gotta see it again!!! |
|
41 |
9/10/2007 |
470 |
I finished checking the script of next year's movie and wrapped up
designing the new characters. Please look forward to it. |
|
42 |
9/15/2007 |
Break |
|
|
43 |
9/22/2007 |
471 |
Pay attention to Brook's voice actor!! I cracked up when I heard
how perfectly it fit. You can hear him in Gear Spirit for the DS too. |
|
44 |
10/1/2007 |
472 |
I tried all of the Lawson x One Piece products!! YUM!! The onigiri is very marketable. Despite being HUGE. |
|
45 |
10/6/2007 |
473 |
I went to see the 60,000-jam-packed highlight concert of 'Dorikamu'. I actually got to talk with the stars. |
|
46 |
10/15/2007 |
474 |
The wrap party for the anime's Water 7
arc was great. The anime has already been going 8 years. Made it seem more
like a family get-together. |
|
47 |
10/22/2007 |
475 |
The recap section of Volume 47. Where it says 'Former Shichibukai', color in the 'former' part with a pen. |
|
48 |
10/29/2007 |
476 |
The au version of Moja! has launched and it seems like people are already enjoying
it. It's the same as the Docomo version. Have a
look. |
|
49 |
11/5/2007 |
477 |
Changing editors again. I'd like to keep one editor for at least
3 years. Thanx Kawashima-san, letz
go Onishi-san. |
|
50 |
11/12/2007 |
478 |
The original pages [we
draw] are B4 size. Recently fax and shredders are all A4 size only. TOO
SMALL!! |
|
51 |
11/19/2007 |
479 |
When it comes to matsutake rice, the best
way to eat it is: adding a lot of the cheap mushrooms, rather than only a few
of the expensive ones. |
|
52 |
11/26/2007 |
|
Break |
|
1 |
12/3/2007 |
480 |
The one-shot Toriko from last week was
exciting. I wanna read it in serialization puh-leeeze!! |
|
2 |
12/10/2007 |
481 |
I had an interview with Usuta-kun.
Actually, less an interview than a…a what? Gabfest? Seems it will be going on
sale in January. |
|
3 |
12/17/2007 |
482 |
Inagaki-san, I got a fax-copier!! It's so useful!! Have all the
pros been using this!? |
|
4+5 |
12/24/2007 |
483 |
I started listening to the work of Torazo
Hirosawa. It's given me all sorts of inspiration. That's all for now. |
|
6+7 |
1/5/2008 |
484 |
We find ourselves in the midst of a Kinnosuke
Yorozawa-Boom. Of course I'm a fan of Kin-chan myself. A GOOD man. |
|
8 |
1/21/2008 |
485 |
Wishing you a happy new year. Big thanks to all involved with
JUMP Festa. Year after years the voice actors and
actresses are so lively it makes me happy just seeing them. |
|
9 |
1/28/2008 |
486 |
The advance tickets for next year's One Piece movie are being
sold by the truckloads breaking our previous records. Great news. |
|
10 |
2/4/2008 |
487 |
The anime has reached Thriller Bark and Brook's Cho-san is
superb. Check it out ok. |
|
11 |
2/9/2008 |
488 |
Dorikamu' allowed me to draw the cover art of
their incredible single, 'Mata ne'! It's got some of my scribbles on the
inside too; on sale February 27th. |
|
12 |
2/18/2008 |
Break |
|
|
13 |
2/25/2008 |
489 |
I'm really sorry about that. I used my break last week to work
on something you're all gonna love next year. It's
going to knock your socks off. I'll do my best. |
|
14 |
3/3/2008 |
490 |
Reports from the movie's screenings are very positive!!! I'm
dying to see what the viewers have to say myself. |
|
15 |
3/10/2008 |
491 |
So Prince of Tennis finally came to an end. A long-term serialization
that stretched over 9 years, Konomi-san,
congratulations on a job well done. |
|
16 |
3/17/2008 |
492 |
The Chopper arc movie is a remarkable achievement. Complete
satisfaction. I'm literally beaming with pride. |
|
17 |
3/24/2008 |
493 |
Nakamura-san from 'Dorikamu' wrote up
his impressions of the movie. You can check it out at the 'Dorikamu-buro'. |
|
18 |
3/31/2008 |
494 |
The final push!! Please bring all your fathers to see the movie.
I wanna make some dads cry! |
|
19 |
4/7/2008 |
495 |
Mr. Takei has been working on refurbishing his original drafts
since the year before last. Fans are gonna love the
Shaman King perfect edition. |
|
20 |
4/14/2008 |
496 |
I realized it's about time I started writing New Year's
postcards, so I'm working on them. Happy New Year. |
|
21 |
4/21/2008 |
497 |
NOSEBLEED FWOO------SH!! I forgot to say 'thank you' for
Valentine's [chocolates]! They were delicious!! |
|
22+23 |
4/28/2008 |
498 |
The One Piece mobile site Moja now has
an online Othello game. I guess I shouldn't be surprised by what they can do with
these things by now, fantastic! |
Yasuhiro |
24 |
5/12/2008 |
Break |
|
|
25 |
5/19/2008 |
499 |
I'm in the middle of handling the story for next year's One
Piece movie. I might cause some hiccups in JUMP but that's because I refuse
to half-ass my way through either job. |
|
26 |
5/26/2006 |
500 |
Was at Shaman King's Takei-san's place for a barbeque. I carved
my way into a slab of meat from Hanamasa Butchers.
That store is awesome. |
|
27 |
6/2/2008 |
501 |
I added a bunch of decorations to the back of my cell phone only
to realize, that made it impossible to fit into the charger. LOL. |
|
28 |
6/9/2008 |
502 |
Yoshitaka Amano-san's 'Vegetable Fairies' on NHK is reaaa~lly classy. |
|
29 |
6/16/2008 |
503 |
Manga author hopefuls must have a blast
reading 'Hettapi Manga
Studio'. If you read that you can learn to be a pro!! Murata-kun, do you
best! |
|
30 |
6/23/2008 |
504 |
I couldn't attend the Serial [Comic] Commemoration Awards. I
missed out on some great party food. |
|
31 |
6/30/08 |
505 |
I've been introduced to this coffee maker-like-thing, the Dolce
Gusto. The staff and I are pounding down the joe. |
|
32 |
7/7/2008 |
506 |
There's two of 'em
now!! Onishi-san is now in charge of media and
Hattori-san is in charge of the manga. Two editors
huh, iii~nteresting. |
Murata [Hettapi Manga Kenkyuujo R]- I'm very
appreciative of Oda-san's words of support. It
really sparked a fire in me but out of nowhere came a number of unexpected
stumbling blocks. |
33 |
7/14/2008 |
Break |
|
|
34 |
7/19/2008 |
507 |
The second RPG has finally come out on the One Piece mobile site
'Mojya!' ! I've been waiting
for it. It's gorgeous!! |
|
35 |
7/28/2008 |
508 |
I stayed overnight in |
|
36 |
8/4/2008 |
509 |
This is the last week we're accepting votes for the popularity
ranking. I'm looking forward to the results this time more than ever before.
I can't imagine how it's going to turn out. |
|
37+38 |
8/11/2008 |
510 |
I am sooo~ looking forward to One
Piece Unlimited Cruise. As promised Gabarion [the
game developers], I beat the first game!! |
|
39 |
8/25/2008 |
511 |
And now Tezuka and Akatsuka, masters of their field,
are both gone. Now that they're gone we realize that the size of our loss is
comparable to the North Star itself. |
|
40 |
9/1/2008 |
512 |
Ponyo, Ponyo, Ponyo tiny little fish, Shes a
little fish from the deep blue sea, Ponyo, Pon- |
|
41 |
9/8/2008 |
513 |
The Shinobu Kaitani
Pirate Crew attacked our office. What a nuisance. Come again anytime. |
|
42 |
9/13/2008 |
514 |
At a drinking party with the anime staff, all of One Piece's editors,
past and present, were forced to dress up in drag. You're all disgusting. |
|
43 |
9/22/2008 |
515 |
Happy about the Luffy dolls coming out
from Panson Works celebrating 40 years.[of JUMP]. I've got a TON of Laundry t-shirts. |
|
44 |
9/29/2008 |
516 |
Unlimited Cruise. A fun series as usual!! Even the staff that aren't into One Piece play this game. |
|
45 |
10/6/2008 |
517 |
I got a chance to hear the voice actor's recording of the
sailing song I wrote in the comic, 'Binks' Sake'. It's rea~lly good. |
|
46 |
10/11/2008 |
518 |
Those of you concerned about the order of the comics might be
startled this week [since OP was in 9th] but it's only because I was late
handing in my final drafts. Sorry!! |
|
47 |
10/20/2008 |
Break |
|
|
48 |
10/27/2008 |
519 |
My former editor Pooh-san, aka
Kawashima-san, got married. Looks like you’ll have even more of a reason to
hurry home early! |
|
49 |
11/1/2008 |
520 |
So like my cell phone's like ring tone is like Kevin&Paul's like Turkey Cock'n
Roll like the music video like so like totally awesome. Congratulations to
JUMP for publishing like 2000 issues!! |
|
50 |
11/10/2008 |
521 |
I saw the Chopper movie extras disc with the video of them
post-recording. Those guys… they're really amazing. |
|
51 |
11/17/2008 |
522 |
Looks like they're doing something to commemorate the 100th One
Piece anime DVD. Also I finished up work on Volume 52. |
|
52 |
11/24/2008 |
523 |
A yaki-imo vendor passed by so I bought
one. The potatoes have gotten HUGE and now they're practically a delicacy
like chestnuts! |
|
1 |
12/1/2008 |
524 |
We're getting closer to 'Binks' Sake'
in the anime. Don't miss it. |
|
2 |
12/8/2008 |
525 |
After reading Akimoto-sensei's 'Manga
Brain Training' I feel like making a fresh start next year. |
|
3 |
12/15/2008 |
Break |
|
|
4+5 |
12/22/2008 |
526 |
JUMP Festa should be over by the time
you read this but right now the voice acting team is busily prepping their
costumes. Wonder what I'll be wearing this time. |
|
6+7 |
1/5/2009 |
527 |
The deliciousness of Krispy Kreme donuts is insane. Just what is it, that miracle in
my mouth? |
|
8 |
1/19/2009 |
528 |
I had a horse steak for the first time in my life. It has a
consistency different from beef and I think I might be able to run a little
faster. |
|
9 |
1/26/2009 |
529 |
I had an iterview with Takehiko Inoue-sensei for his manga
exhibition. I've met yet another living legend. |
|
10 |
2/2/2009 |
530 |
Both of my editors had a baby. Neither liked my idea for a name,
Sauzandosaniiko. Congratulations. |
|
11 |
2/9/2009 |
531 |
Naruto's 10th Anniversary!! Whew, you've got a
load of work heading your way Kishimoto-sensei so good
luck and congratulations! |
|
12 |
2/16/2009 |
532 |
I went to the anime's new year party.
Comic, movie, toys and music, let's do our best again this year! |
|
13 |
2/23/2009 |
533 |
While in the middle of writing a final draft, I realized that my
driver's license was up for renewal this year; and that the expiration date
was the very next day. It was a mad rush but somehow I made it in time. |
|
14 |
3/2/2009 |
Break |
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|
15 |
3/9/2009 |
534 |
I saw Akimoto-sensei's [documentary on the program] Jounetsu Tairiku. Because we're
in the same field I feel I might have a deeper understanding of his
accomplishments. What a dazzling career. |
|
16 |
3/16/2009 |
535 |
One Piece Volume 44 won and award at |
|
17 |
3/23/2009 |
536 |
I went to the world premier of Dragon Ball [Evolution].
It was very 'Hollywood'!! |
|
18 |
3/30/2009 |
537 |
The CD of 'Binks' Sake' has been
released. It's a very special song that will come up again in the main story.
Please just wait a few years. |
|
19 |
4/6/2009 |
538 |
One Piece Unlimited Cruise 2 is out but you probably already
KNEW THAT!! I wanna take down Oars!! |
|
20 |
4/13/2009 |
539 |
Nosebleed Fwoosh!! Valentine
Chocolates have been most humbly accepted. And to everyone that always sends
fan letters, thank you!!! |
|
21 |
4/20/2009 |
Break |
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|
22+23 |
4/27/2009 |
540 |
With the number of breaks I've taken for the winter 2009 movie
increasing, I'm causing trouble everywhere I turn. I only have a few things
left to wrap up. We're making something big. |
|
24 |
5/11/2009 |
541 |
It's the start of the new semester, made any new friends? It's times like this I want to make my manga
help create new friendships. |
|
25 |
5/18/2009 |
542 |
I'm terribly late with this. Neuro's
Matsui-kun, great job on your 4-year serialization. I'm looking forward to
your next work. |
|
26 |
5/25/2009 |
543 |
Went to Costco!! Had a blast!! I'd love to go there as a group
to get food and stuff for a party. |
|
27 |
6/1/2009 |
544 |
I tried out a new kind of draft paper that manga
authors seem to be using recently. It was too easy to draw on so I couldn't
get used to it. |
|
28 |
6/8/2009 |
545 |
There are several varieties of G-pens. I tried some out and my favorite are probably Zebra and |
|
29 |
6/15/2009 |
546 |
The 11th Serial [Comic] Commemoration Awards. In place of a
trophy I got a real leather pirate flag.THIS THING
CAN'T POSSIBLY FLY! |
|
30 |
6/22/2009 |
547 |
At last we've reached the collapse of the Staw
Hat crew in the anime. We had a Tako Yaki Break-Up Party to celebrate the event. Thank you
guys for 10 great years. |
|
31 |
6/29/2009 |
548 |
Inagaki-san, Murata-kun, great job on your 7-year serialization
[Eyeshield 21]. You've done a
splendid job pioneering a whole new genre of sports comics. |
|
32 |
7/6/2009 |
549 |
Shopping by cellphone is my latest
craze. Gonna get kimchi delivered
straight to my place from a supermarket!! Yuuum. |
|
33 |
7/13/2009 |
Break |
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|
34 |
7/18/2009 |
550 |
I went to a 'Dorikamu' concert. The
'Mata ne' encore was really touching. |
|
35 |
7/27/2009 |
551 |
I spotted Toshio Suzuki of Ghibli fame
in a random powder room! I'm sorry for the impromptu greeting! |
|
36 |
8/3/2009 |
552 |
The voice actors have told me that the reason the ratings are so
high for the |
|
37+38 |
8/10/2009 |
553 |
They've got Flash screensavers on the mobile site 'Moja'. This [news] surprised me at exactly 3:33PM. |
|
39 |
8/24/2009 |
554 |
Listen up all you middle school boys!! I wrote this winter's movie
especially for you!! Buy the advance tickets and shake with anticipation! |
|
40 |
8/31/2009 |
555 |
Really looking forward to seeing the DVD 'This is How Ponyo Came to Be' when it's released this December!!! I
like this series [of Ghibli documentaries]
better than the actual movies. |
|
41 |
9/7/2009 |
556 |
During Obon I went to see the World
Heritage Site Shirakawa-go. Seeing all those houses
with the thatched rooftops is like looking at the wisdom of people from long
ago all lumped together. |
|
42 |
9/14/2009 |
Break |
|
|
43 |
9/19/2009 |
557 |
Ele-kata is made up of nothing but trouble so
I'd rather not bother with 'em but their radio
program is too funny to miss. |
|
44 |
9/28/2009 |
558 |
It's way cooler than I ever dreamed! I went to Naoto Takenaka-san's post-recording session. Gold Lion Shiki is
aweso~me! |
|
45 |
10/5/2009 |
559 |
One of the master modelers who work on the Portrait of Pirates
series, Kuroiwa-san, has passed away. I'm deeply
grateful for all of your work. |
|
46 |
10/10/2009 |
560 |
I couldn't attend the wedding of 'Daasa',
my very first editor. Congratulations!! I personally promised him that, from
one man to another, I'd definitely make it to his funeral. [The editor’s nickname, ‘Daasa’ comes from saying his last name out of order,
Asada.] |
|
47 |
10/19/2009 |
Break |
|
|
48 |
10/26/2009 |
561 |
I ain't jokin'
when I tell you how cool it is. The main theme of the movie by Mr.
Children!!! |
|
49 |
11/2/2009 |
562 |
Master Kaitani-sensei's 'Liar Game' is
gonna be a movie!! Congratulations!! I had an
interview with Kaitani-sensei by the way. |
|
50 |
11/9/2009 |
563 |
I got some stew and curry from House Foods which is taking care of some of the movie-related particulars. Yum! |
|
51 |
11/16/2009 |
Break |
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|
52 |
11/21/2009 |
564 |
Was on the radio for the first time ever. I really enjoyed [visiting] the hallowed walls of the 'brick cottage' on 'Toshio Suzuki's Sweat-Covered Ghibli'.
|
|
53 |
11/30/2009 |
565 & 0 |
I can feel everyone's kindness as I continue to hear that the advance movie tickets are selling one after the other. I hear there's an unprecedented number of extras [for buying advcanced tickets]. Be sure to hurry.
|
|
1 |
12/7/2009 |
566 |
Really enjoyed that interview with Sakurai-san of Mr. Children. The one in JUMP is just an excerpt. The magazine Switch conveys the full extent of it.
|
|
2 |
12/14/2009 |
567 |
One BIG thing about the movie, I never thought Mr. Yasuharu Konishi would provide us with a song like that for the opening music, got me all worked up. [Yasuharu Konishi- A musician, composer and DJ formerly of the band Pizzicato Five.]
|
|
3+4 |
12/21/2009 |
568 |
I'm late in extending my thanks to Kousuke Kitajima and Aiko Kaito for helping support the movie.
|
|
5+6 |
1/4/2010 |
569 |
It's the first time we've had this many moviegoers for a film so the entire team [lit: 'staff'] was super-DUPER shocked there weren't enough Volume 0's!!
|
|
7 |
1/18/2010 |
570 |
Happy new year!! Forgot about that, the new year's greeting. The 13th year of One Piece, gonna knock this one out of the park. |
Mitsutoshi Shimabukuro [Toriko]- I saw the One Piece movie!! Those beasts rampaging like that was awesome!! Gonna go see it three more times. |
8 |
1/25/2010 |
571 |
Due to the popularity of the film some theaters have extended its run, check to make sure if it's still playing and go see it. |
Kouji Ooishi [Inumarudashi]- Can't get Mr. Children's song out of my head...! Strong World was really neat! |
9 |
2/1/2010 |
572 |
At the end of the year I went to Mr. Children's concert at Tokyo Dome. Nuthin' could match the excitement 'fanfare' raised. |
|
10 |
2/8/2010 |
573 |
Right about now my editor should be watching the 'This is How Ponyo Came to Be' DVD. As usual it was thrilling. |
|
11 |
2/15/2010 |
574 |
Had an interview with Takashi Yanase-san for the artbook. I'd really like you to read it. |
|
12 |
2/22/2010 |
575 |
The anime's New Year party was at Chinzan-so in grand fashion. That's what 10 years will get you. |
|
13 |
3/1/2010 |
Break |
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|
14 |
3/8/2010 |
576 |
The musical* that Yasuharu Konishi-san is in charge of, really enjoyed it. I even get a chance to say hello to Shingo Katori. |
|
15 |
3/15/2010 |
577 |
The kids of my editor Onishi and a friend of mine are absorbed in Miracle Battle Carddass!! I hear things are fierce. It's the Generation of Cards. |
|
16 |
3/20/2010 |
578 |
Currently obsessed with ochazuke. Ochazuke With simmered shijimi clams *sipsiiiip*. With maikon seaweed *sipsiiiip*. Mustard green *sip* salmon *siiiip* sea bream *sippip* |
|
17 |
3/29/2010 |
579 |
Went to Osaka to see the final manga exhibition of Takehiko Inoue. I was able to meet Inoue-sensei too. The power of charcoal is remarkable. |
|
18 |
4/5/2010 |
580 |
I wasn't informed that their expressions would be that erotic but seems they've been hit with a flood of pre-orders for those mousepads. |
|
19 |
4/12/2010 |
Break |
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|
20 |
4/19/2010 |
581 |
At the Ghibli Museum I was able to hear the rakugo of Kosanji Yanagiya, I was also granted the chance to meet him which was exciting. |
Hideaki Sorachi [Gintama]- At long last the movie is out. There's no 'Volume 0' but I'd be happy if you went to see it just the same. Thank you. |
21 + 22 |
4/26/2010 |
582 |
Listen, you simply can't afford to miss out on any of the foods that Hikaru Ijuin or 'Gucci' Yuzo introduce. They're bound to be delicious. |
|
23 |
5/10/2010 |
583 |
Weather's been all over the place both hot and cold but I'm glad it was warm for [the day of] cherry blossom viewing with the anime staff. |
|
24 |
5/17/2010 |
584 |
The special gift [sponsored] by House Foods, Chapter 0 The Animation, is finished. And what a magnificent 18 minutes it is...!!! |
|
25 |
5/24/2010 |
585 |
Is Cooking Idol Main-chan's voice her real one? Or is she lip-synching? Currently a hot dispute in the family. |
|
26 |
5/31/2010 |
586 |
When I catch a cold while working on drafts there is but one option: not getting enough sleep and making it even worse. DAAAAMNIIIIIT!!! |
|
27 |
6/7/2010 |
587 |
As an adult, going around in a training suit wearing geta will only lead to trouble so I'm getting a brand new suit. |
|
28 |
6/14/2010 |
588 |
I'm currently supervising the Limited Edition version of the Stong World DVD. I've asked for a lot of special things so it's filled with goodies!! Including some additional scenes to the main film. |
|
29 |
6/21/2010 |
Break |
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|
30 |
6/28/2010 |
589 |
Mr. Minoru Suzuki and soccer's Mr. Nishizawa came to our takoyaki party. Soccer's on fire. |
|
31 |
7/5/2010 |
590 |
The staff tell me they're not into eating gyudon first thing in the morning. The moment I open my eyes I wanna dig into a bowl! It's the advent of a gyudon boom. |
|
32 |
7/12/2010 |
591 |
This was the first World Cup where my assistants at work got into it with me. We had a blast. |
|
33 |
7/17/2010 |
592 |
I made a little reservation through HIS [Travel Agency] and they threw something extra my way. That's a nice collaboration. |
|
34 |
7/26/2010 |
593 |
Moja's 'Card WARS' led me to understand the appeal of card games. I see quite clearly now, you gotta use your head for these thingers. |
|
35 |
8/2/2010 |
594 |
I'm looking forward to seeing 'The Borrower Arrietty' as a family. I can't wait. |
|
36+37 |
8/9/2010 |
595 |
I found myself showered with One Piece-themed food samples. The chinsuko are really good. But isn't the castella a little on the small side!? |
|
38 |
8/23/2010 |
596 |
A 'Go for launch! Chopper Robo' toy has just come out and it's so much like a [living] dream that it makes me weak in the knees. Think I'm in love. ♥ |
|
39 |
8/30/2010 |
597 |
Usuta-saaan, congrats on wrapping your serial! As for me, now I'm gonna go have me some fun! WOO-HOO~!!! |
|
40 |
9/6/2010 |
Break |
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|
41 |
9/13/2010 |
Break |
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|
42 |
9/18/2010 |
Break |
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|
43 |
9/27/2010 |
Break |
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|
44 |
10/4/2010 |
598 |
The new stage!! I'm going to ease my foot on the gas pedal as I move ahead. It would be my greatest pleasure if you could savor the time and join me once again on the adventure!! |
|
45 |
10/9/2010 |
599 |
I messed up Zoro's eye on the cover page of the very first chapter. The scar is supposed to be on his left eye. Ahahaha |
|
46 |
10/18/2010 |
600 |
Thank you for that amazing gift Bandai! Everyone in the office was applauding. [Gotta take a] cell phone pic! Cell phone pic! |
|
47 |
10/25/2010 |
601 |
Won't be able to attend the funeral of someone [that was very important to me]*. I should have gone to see them during my break when they were still alive. |
|
48 |
11/1/2010 |
602 |
The rice cooker at the office broke and what's worse the matsutake gohan* we were making was ruined!! What are you the rice cooker from hell!! |
|
49 |
11/8/2010 |
603 |
The special video the Mecha-Ike members sent me as thanks [for the picture* I drew]. It's so funny that it's practically a waste watching alone. |
|
50 |
11/15/2010 |
604 |
I met Ping-Pong and Tekkin's [author] Taiyo Matsumoto-san. It surprised the heck out of me that he's a really composed fellow because I always thought he'd be a really wild guy. |
|
51 |
11/22/2010 |
Break |
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|
52 |
11/29/2010 |
605 |
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|
1 |
12/6/2010 |
606 |
|
|
2 |
12/13/2010 |
607 |
|
|
3+4 |
12/20/2010 |
608 |
|
|
5+6 |
1/4/2011 |
609 |
|
|
7 |
1/17/2011 |
610 |
|
|
8 |
1/24/2011 |
611 |
|
|
9 |
1/31/2011 |
612 |
|
|
10 |
2/7/2011 |
613 |
|
|
11 |
2/14/2011 |
614 |
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|
12 |
2/21/2011 |
615 |
|
|
13 |
2/28/2011 |
616 |
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|
14 |
3/7/2011 |
Break |
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|
15 |
3/14/2011 |
617 |
Went to see the advance movie screening. It's a Toriko and One Piece beyond your wildest imagination. Theatergoers will love it. |
|
16 |
3/19/2011 |
618 |
No way, a One Piece Dome Tour! The staff are devoted to making it a blast for everyone!! Find a way to get yourself there. I'm going too!! |
Mitsutoshi Shimabukuro [Toriko]- At long last today's the release of the One Piece & Toriko movie!! It's 3D!! I'm looking forward to things popping out of the screen even more than I thought I would!! |
17 |
4/4/2011 |
619 |
You grown-ups out there, do their best to make children laugh. If children can laugh, then all of Japan laughs with them. Stand strong and get to it!!
|
|
18 |
4/11/2011 |
620 |
The Dome Tour has begun. Of course we've also got a charity collection going for victims. Please head to the convention center. |
*The editor-in-chief announced that due to complications arising from the earthquake and tsunami aftermath the number of color pages in JUMP are going to be reduced as the factories producing the actual paper are having problems.* |
19 |
4/18/2011 |
621 |
The manga collaboration with Toriko [from issue 17]. I just drew pictures where I was told to. Thanks Shimabu~! |
Mitsutoshi Shimabukuro [Toriko]- The One Piece collaboration manga from issue 17, the movie and the first episode [of Toriko] with One Piece; it's a smorgasbord of teamwork and I'm truly honored!! My deepest thanks!! |
20+21 |
4/25/2011 |
622 |
I'm concerned when I see Tohoku addresses on fan letters sent from before the devastating quake. There's someone in particular from Tohoku that regularly sends things. If you're okay please send me a letter. |
|
22 |
5/9/2011 |
623 |
There's this brand of oil matches called AQ Match, they're hard to light but they're still pretty sweet. |
|
23 |
5/16/2011 |
624 |
The Fire King stacking mugs are really nice. Wonder which one I'll drink my joe from today. |
|
24 |
5/23/2011 |
625 |
They said 120,000 people attended the Tokyo Dome event over five days. The giant life-like characters were amazing. Luffy must've had his hands fu~ll. |
Masashi Kishimoto [Naruto]- I received a Hot Toys figure from Oda-san. This might have sparked my interest in starting a collection. |
25 |
5/30/2011 |
626 |
I participated for a bit in a [filmed] meeting at the 'brick cottage' of Ghibli's Toshio Suzuki. It's gonna be put on sale!! |
|
26 |
6/6/2011 |
627 |
I'm receiving letters from the refuge centers with all too real experiences of readers. I'm reading all of them. I'm thankful for them. |
|
27 |
6/13/2011 |
Break |
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|
28 |
6/20/2011 |
628 |
I was fortunate to get an invitation to a live show of SUMMERS*. Boy, it's not often you can laugh that hard for that long. That was fu~nny. |
|
29 |
6/27/2011 |
629 |
I was determined never to use the word 'sweets' so here's hoping it doesn't die out.* |
|
30 |
7/4/2011 |
630 |
Got myself an automated can opener. I can open cans with ease!! MUST OPEN CANS!! |
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