#03

・Drawing an 8-page manga using only a mouse on a Mac
・Generative AI and the Luddites movement
・Thanks to digital technology, I was able to return to manga production
・AI that leaps over long physical experiences
・The Tokiwa-so effect. Methods to motivate oneself

Mitsuru Sugaya
Manga artist
Born in 1950 in Fuji City, Shizuoka Prefecture. 73 years old.
Started drawing manga in the sixth grade.
In 1969, moved to Tokyo to pursue a career as a manga artist right after graduating high school. After working as a manga assistant and in an editorial company, debuted in 1971 with “Kamen Rider” (original story by Shotaro Ishimori).
In 1983, won the Shogakukan Manga Award for his representative works “Game Center Arashi” and “Hello My Computer”.
In 1994, made a comeback as an entertainment novelist, publishing over 60 novels.
In 2005, enrolled in Waseda University’s School of Human Sciences e-School.
In 2011, completed a master’s program at Waseda University Graduate School of Human Sciences (at age 60).
From 2013 to 2021, served as a professor at Kyoto Seika University Faculty of Manga.
From 2024, will be the president of the Japan Manga Association.

Summary of Mitsuru Sugaya

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