[Manga Radio supported by viviON] Vol. 256 — Izumi Takemoto (Part 3): “Taking on ‘Love’ with ‘Weirdness’”

This special interview series features announcer Hisanori Yoshida in conversation with manga artists.

For August 2026, we welcome Izumi Takemoto, the manga artist behind Aoi-chan Panic!, Nekome~Waku, and the original character designs for the TV anime Apocalypse Hotel.

In this third installment of the five-part series, we take a deeper look at Takemoto’s career around the time of her debut, as well as exploring some of the unique elements of the “Takemoto world.”

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