Which Araki works were you involved in?
Mid-JoJo Part 6 to the first half of Part 7.
What were the biggest challenges working as an assistant?
The background of one panel with food in it didn’t match Araki-sensei’s vision, so I had to keep redrawing it for 3 days.
Did you have fun working with Araki?
Since the drawings had to be so top notch, I was frantic. That being the case, I can’t really say I had fun. However, there was a sort of “pride” in drawing JoJo. I now think it was absolutely a gold experience.
Who’s your favorite JoJo character?
Rohan Kishibe. As expected, I have an admiration for him as a manga artist now.
What is your favorite JoJo Part?
If given the chance, would you want to work with Araki again?
Yes. Not as an assistant, but as a manga author. When I draw manga, Araki-sensei is always in my heart, encouraging me, and teaching me.
What kind of work did you do as Araki’s assistant?
Drawing backgrounds and character’s clothing designs. Picking up the food everyday (bento). Managing art supplies.
Which Stand battle that you drew was your favorite?
In Part 6, I enjoyed drawing the battle where the massive number of snails appear, during Weather Report’s Heavy Weather. The assistants had to draw it without any detailed explanation from Araki-sensei about why a large number of snails appeared. As such, we would only understand the story after the manuscripts were completed. It was definitely a “bizarre” job.
