Naoki Urasawa's Manga Study by Kengo Hanazawa [Blu-ray]

Manga artists create epic dramas with a tiny pen tip on white paper. Naoki Urasawa delves into the secrets of their creative process.

Using the latest equipment, he gives us an in-depth look into the normally off-limits workspaces of these artists.

One of Japan's leading manga artists, Naoki Urasawa, delves into the creative secrets of each artist from his own perspective.

■One of Japan's leading manga artists, Naoki Urasawa, delves into the creative secrets of guest manga artists. ■Using the latest equipment and a "pen tip camera," he generously introduces the techniques of each artist! ■Kengo Hanazawa, whose signature work "Boys on the Run" was made into a movie and enjoys immense popularity among young people, makes an appearance! We get an up-close look at the production of his hit serialized work "I Am a Hero," which is being adapted into a film starring Yo Oizumi.

[Story] Japanese manga has passionate fans all over the world. The techniques used by manga artists to depict drama on white paper have, until now, been kept secret. Furthermore, there is no set method for creating manga, and each manga artist creates their own completely different method. This program takes a close look at the workplaces of manga artists, which are normally off-limits to the public. Using the latest equipment, it documents the moment when a manga is "born." And then, one of Japan's leading manga artists, Naoki Urasawa, delves into the creative secrets of each artist from his own perspective.

Featured is Kengo Hanazawa, who enjoys immense popularity among young people! His signature work, "Boys on the Run," was made into a movie, and he became an instant hit manga artist. We follow him closely on the set of "I Am a Hero," a hit serialized work that was made into a movie starring Yo Oizumi. What we discover there is the spirit of a manga artist, who never compromises and focuses on details right down to the last minute, even while struggling to meet deadlines. We get a glimpse into his intense passion for manga.

[Cast] ■Naoki Urasawa ■Kengo Hanazawa ■Narration: Airi Taira

[Bonus] ■Bonus Footage (approx. 44 minutes) Long Pen Tip Camera Version *Content and running time may be subject to change.

■Included Bonus Booklet Bookmark (1 per volume, different design for each title)