Rumiko Takahashi and Junji Ito Meet for Viz Teatime for Two Video
The video pairs two of manga's most influential creators in a rare joint appearance, with both playfully agreeing on a hypothetical horror collaboration.
Reporting from 1 source: Anime News Network.
Viz Media released an English-subtitled video featuring Rumiko Takahashi and Junji Ito discussing each other's work, possible collaborations, and industry changes. Ito suggested leaning toward horror, and Takahashi agreed, praising his style. Ito revealed the meeting was filmed in San Francisco in January.
Viz Media's new video brings together Rumiko Takahashi and Junji Ito for a conversation about their work and the manga industry. Ito proposed that a collaboration lean toward horror, noting Takahashi's versatility, while Takahashi praised Ito's horror as having a freshness that changed manga. The two joked about a concept involving the minds of older men and an Ito calamity attacking a middle-aged man, though Takahashi concluded they would not actually do it.
Ito shared the video on X, revealing the meeting took place in San Francisco in January. The post has drawn over 7,900 likes.
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- Anime News Network Interest Rumiko Takahashi, Junji Ito Meet for Viz's Teatime for Two