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Current Status Report20251122

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Black Friday has descended upon us again.

As someone who really loves getting a good deal, this is an important season for me—but every year I end up thinking, “Isn’t not buying it actually the best bargain of all?” and roasting myself over it. At this point I can only laugh at how I never learn.

One thing I keep coming back to: those “huge sale!!” tricks where they jack up the original price and then slap on a big coupon or �...

Current Status Report20251115

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In a previous post I wrote about the recent spike in bear attacks in Japan, and now there’s been a new development: police officers are now allowed to carry rifles specifically for bear culling. In a country where even carrying a kitchen knife in public is tightly restricted, this is a huge change—and shows just how serious the situation has become. I really hope it helps reduce the number of incidents, even a little.

Bears are an obvious dange...

Current Status Report20251108

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A friend drove us to Costco again today, and I stocked up on the frozen blueberries I eat every day. 🫐

Blueberries are fantastic, but they aren’t a typical home staple in Japan, so Costco is the best option. There was a stretch where the price skyrocketed and I was screaming inside, but things have settled a bit and I’m relieved.

And the t...

Current Status Report20251101

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The hottest topic in Japan right now? Bears!🐻

Sadly, this year has seen the highest number of fatal bear attacks since records began—reportedly already more than double the previous worst year. They’re not animals amateurs can just “deal with,” and there are very few people qualified to do so, which is why the government is convening emergency countermeasure meetings.

There’s even a joke that the voices defending the bears...

An Interview with Neneko4

Current Status Report20251025

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I took a short trip to Nagasaki.

Nagasaki sits on the western side of Japan, in the Kyushu region, and is characterized by its intricately indented coastline and numerous islands.

Even during the centuries when Japan restricted contact with foreign countries, Nagasaki absorbed Dutch and other influences through trade. I could really feel the traject...

Current Status Report20251018

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Recently, airlines tightened their guidelines, and rules around power banks got even stricter. For us—who live by the motto “draw erotic manga anytime, anywhere in the world”—it’s a bit of a hassle.

Having to keep a carry-on-legal, max-size power bank visible at all times feels a little ridiculous. Still, safety comes first. Big thanks to all the airline staff working hard to keep everyone safe.

And yes, since we believe “t...

Current Status Report20251011

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Good news—the laptop I use for manga production came back from repair sooner than expected. Thanks to the warranty, the whole thing was fast and free. If only my body could be “serviced” that easily too—but of course it can’t, and sometimes things are beyond repair, so I have to take care of myself.

Speaking of which, we did our annual comprehensive checkups again this year (the full “ningen-dock” style exam), and thankfully neither o...

Current Status Report20251004

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It finally feels like autumn has reached Japan. Cool mornings and nights are heaven. I’d forgotten how nice it is to walk around without breaking a sweat.

In the peak of summer, I can’t tell you how many times I thought, “Screw it—I’ll just walk around buck naked!”🍌🍆

Maybe that feeling is stronger because I just got back from tropical Thailand, but honestly, at this point I’m not even sure which place is more tropi...

Current Status Report20250927

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I’m in Thailand right now—training every morning, brainstorming erotic manga during the day, and going to bed at 10 p.m.

Same as always!

I’ve always believed my usual routine is best, so I try not to deviate from it; my style of travel is to stick to the basics and just enjoy a bit of scenery and food. That said, I must be excited—my Apple Watch sleep tracking shows my sleeping heart rate is higher than usual, which made me laugh.

Fitn...

An Interview with Kyaru3

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Current Status Report20250920

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It turns out the very plain area where I was born and raised has been getting some attention across Japan lately.

One reason is that it ended up becoming the town that recorded the highest temperature in the country.

The other—strictly speaking, this happened in the neighboring town—is that over 200 luxury cars parked in an underground garage were submerged during a torrential downpour a few days ago.

As for the first ...

Current Status Report20250913

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Autumn is deepening—well, not in terms of temperature, but you know what I mean—and I can really feel the harvest season settling in. The produce section at the supermarket looks like a jewelry box.

I keep overeating my favorite fruit, grapes.

I went to a farm’s direct sales stand with a friend, and because it was an end-of-season sale, I ended up...

Current Status Report20250906

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Over the past few days, the fatigue from my bodybuilding contest has been lifting, daily life is settling back in, and I feel calmer. It really drives home how easily our thoughts and senses can be swayed by what we eat.

Well, my dick was rock-hard even before the show, though! Gwahaha!

In Japan, the summer vacation rush has finally died down, and the city feels a bit calmer again. People here really do take time off all at once and then return to work all...

Current Status Report20250831

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After my bodybuilding contest, I spent a few days up north in Abashiri.

Where I live, the temperature can top 40°C, but Abashiri didn’t even break 30°C—there were even days when I felt chilly in long sleeves, which made it perfect for letting my body recover.

I took a break from training for a while and, between work sessions, enjoyed some fishing...

Current Status Report20250824

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The bodybuilding contest is over, and I just barely managed to place.

I truly feel like my physique was the best it’s ever been—but it seems the growth of those around me was on another level.

Seriously, the level this year was insane! Completely incomparable to last year!😂

I’m grateful to be able to compete in an environment like this, but if I don’t step up, I’ll definitely be left behind. I need to come up with a ...

An Interview with Mono3

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Current Status Report20250817

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As I’m writing this, Comiket is in full swing.

Many of my friends are attending, and although the system and the atmosphere of the event have changed a lot in recent years—and we haven’t participated for a while—the passion of the attendees is surely just as strong as ever.

The heat though… that’s gotten a bit too strong!

…Yeah, I know, that’s become my annual complaint at this point😂.

As for me, with just one w...

Current Status Report20250810

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Only two weeks left until my bodybuilding contest.
Thankfully, my cut is going smoothly, and I can say with confidence that this is the best shape I’ve ever been in.

In my manga, I draw heroines brimming with alluring curves and plenty of soft fat—yet here I am, stripping away every last bit of my own.
Maybe, in a way, it’s like offering myself as a sacrifice… a kind of ritual.
Thinking of it that way actually gives me more drive to keep ...

Current Status Report20250803

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This weekend, the downtown area near my home is packed with cosplayers.

That’s right—World Cosplay Summit is happening!

This year, our city has a new mayor, and I couldn't help but notice that his cosplay was a bit more stylish than his predecessor’s. Gotta give him credit! 🤭

But of course… Japan had to hit us with a brutal heatwave ...

An Interview with Neneko3

Current Status Report20250727

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Why did Japan become a manga superpower?

This is a question I’m still often asked today, especially by those outside the industry.

One answer I like to give is this: Japan has cultivated an environment where women can continue creating. In fact, when it comes to manga—and otaku culture more broadly—it’s undeniably women creators who have sustained and expanded the scene.

When I was a child, it always felt like more girls ...

Current Status Report20250720

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It can feel both flattering and a little bewildering when something that’s been familiar to you all your life is suddenly praised as something amazing.

The other day, I was surprised to see a long line of international tourists at a small local rice ball shop near my home. Come to think of it, I might’ve once recommended it as “the place to go if you want real onigiri”… but I never imagined it would actually become that popular! Honestl...