List of Recommendations by Hirohiko Araki
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This page serves as an archive of short comments Hirohiko Araki has made recommending various media. These are typically promotional recommendations or quotes from Araki, often found on the covers or obi of books and manga. Occasionally, he also comments on films, with his thoughts being published on Japanese websites dedicated to the films. Araki's recommendations often highlight the themes, art styles, or narratives of the works.
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Araki's Comment
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Genius without Glory Volume 4
by Tomoyoshi Ito / Shingo Morita
by Tomoyoshi Ito / Shingo Morita
February 1, 1989
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The field of nonfiction is still vastly unexplored in the world of manga today. I believe that Geniuses without Glory ought to be called a pioneer in this area, as it steadily moves forward into unexplored territory. And even though it's full of such sad stories, I think it leaves a warm feeling after reading it because, at the root of the work, Ito and Morita show a heartfelt ode to humanity. I find myself reading it over and over again.
ノンフィクションという分野は、今のマンガ界において、まだ未開の分野です。 この『栄光なき天才たち』は、その未開の地を確実に前に進む、『開拓者』というべき作品だと思います。
そして、とても悲しい話ばかりなのに、暖かな読後感が残るのは、この作品の根底に、伊藤・森田両氏の人間賛歌の心があるからではないでしょうか。思わず、何度も何度も読み返してしまうのです。
そして、とても悲しい話ばかりなのに、暖かな読後感が残るのは、この作品の根底に、伊藤・森田両氏の人間賛歌の心があるからではないでしょうか。思わず、何度も何度も読み返してしまうのです。
October 18, 1991
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Beautiful villains. Bad guys who send chills down your spine. Despicable, clumsy, and foolish scoundrels. I want to see them again...
美しき悪役たち。身も心も凍りつくような悪者たち。卑劣でドジでマヌケな悪党たち。彼らに再び会いたい･･･。
August 1, 2004
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I'm captivated by Vivi, the cute but ferocious and not-so-bright girl. Why is Kei Sanbe's art so full of charm?
カワイくて でも凶暴で 頭の悪い女の子 “ヴィヴィ”に惚れた。三部けいの絵は どうして、そう色気があるのか？
Taizo Mote King Saga Volume 2
by Amon Dai
by Amon Dai
March 3, 2006
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Amon Dai!! Stoooop ripping off JoJo.
大亜門!! ジョジョをパクるなぁぁぁ。
March 20, 2007
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This manga truly represents the "pinnacle" of bizarre suspense!!!
まさに奇妙なサスペンスの『最高峰』とはこのマンガのことだ!!!
Catoblepas of the Eye Volume 1
by Yasuki Tanaka
by Yasuki Tanaka
September 4, 2007
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Released at the same time as my Steel Ball Run Volume 13—It feels like fate!
ぼくのSBR13巻と同時発売「これって運命を感じるね!」
August 10, 2009
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A fragrant and profound modern Japanese romance. I'd call it a "country love story."
香り高く深遠なる現代日本の恋。『カントリー・ラブ・ストーリー』と呼びたい。
October 1, 2009
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A truly delusional romance. When Shoko Nakagawa creates it, it becomes pure entertainment.
まさに妄想の恋愛。しょこたんが描くとエンターテインメントへと昇ります。
November 4, 2009
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A 'strong' way of living is like the inconspicuous Kuroko! That's a 'profound' philosophy!!
『強い』生き方とは 目立たない黒子！ その思想性！『深い』!!
August 20, 2010
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The greatest miracle that combines the proud tradition of Japanese manga with the allure of a Hollywood movie!
日本漫画の誇れる伝統と、ハリウッド映画のごとき魅力を統合する最大級の奇跡！
Ad Astra: Scipio and Hannibal Volume 1
by Mihachi Kagano
by Mihachi Kagano
October 19, 2011
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I have the utmost respect for people who go to such lengths to protect their country.
国を守るためにここまでする人達に、心底敬服します。
June 1, 2013
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Sanbe, thank you for helping with Part 3 of JoJo. Such good memories.
三部さん、JOJOの三部を手伝ってくれてありがとう。なつかしいね。
August 19, 2013
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Congratulations on the release of Usogui Volume 30! I hope you continue creating even more amazing works.
祝 『嘘喰い』 COMICS 第30巻発売 おめでとうございます。ますます良い作品を描いていってくださいね。
September 26, 2013
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A story that's just too entertaining, paired with perfect art and world-building. Together, these two elements make it truly a miraculous masterpiece.
面白すぎるストーリーと、完璧すぎる美術と世界観。この2つが揃う、まさに奇跡の名作。
March 5, 2014
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Reading your manga was so much fun. Meeting you in person was even more fun. (laughs)
先生の漫画を読むのは凄く楽しい。先生にお会いするのはもっと楽しいです。（笑）
June 4, 2014
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It's always had glamour before, but your manga skills have truly improved.
前から華やかさはあったけど、漫画、本当に上手くなったね。
October 6, 2015
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The panels may be small, but the scale is grand!
コマは小さいけど、スケールが大きい！
FrontBack
September 13, 2023
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No matter how many times you read it, the sheer scale and weight of the characters are overwhelming!!
スケールと重量感のあるキャラクターは いつ読んでも圧倒的だよね!!
Sho-chan's Adventure -The Complete-
by Nobutsune Oda / Katsuichi Kabashima
by Nobutsune Oda / Katsuichi Kabashima
November 22, 2023
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Going on an adventure with Risu (a squirrel). That's the kind of thrill I dreamed of when I was a kid.
りすと一緒に冒険の旅へ。この感覚って 少年時代の憧れだったなぁ。
FrontBack
SMOTHER ME Volume 1
by Hiroshi Shimomoto
by Hiroshi Shimomoto
December 4, 2024
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A debut work symbolizes the essence of its manga artist. A manga artist who portrays 'shadows' has arrived! From their art style to the inner world of the protagonist. A story about a young assassin, depicted with overwhelming flair.
デビュー作がその漫画家の本質を象徴していく。「影」を描く漫画家! 登場! その画風も。主人公の心の風景も。圧倒的なセンスで描かれる殺し屋の少年を巡る物語。
Love, Revenge, and Such Volume 1
by Michiki Hiroi
by Michiki Hiroi
January 17, 2025
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This body-swapping story is incredibly interesting!
この入れ替わりストーリーはメチャクチャ面白い!
Books/Light Novels/Comics
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Series
Comment Date
Araki's Comment
January 15, 2004
Book review published in Business Jump February 2004:
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The word "family" evokes the feelings of destiny, pride, love, and sadness — it really moves me. The title of executioner was hereditary. The contents are thrilling and filled to the brim with what reads as a totally bizarre success story.
「一族」という言葉には宿命とか誇りとか愛と悲しみといったものを感じ、グッとくる。「死刑執行人」は世襲制だった。まるで奇妙なサクセスストーリーを読むかのような盛りあがりとスリルがある内容だ。
July 25, 2006
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Ishio, I'm on your side!
石雄よ。オレが君の味方だ！
November 10, 2007
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"This man is the ultimate true story of humanity." Are you familiar with Gyro Zeppeli from my Steel Ball Run (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 7)? He was, in fact, modeled after the real-life Sanson.
『この男こそ人類の究極の実話だ』 ぼくのSBR （『ジョジョの奇妙な冒険』第7部）のジャイロ・ツェペリをご存知？ 実をいうとこの”サンソン”が、彼のモデルなんです。
The Power of Worry
by Kang Sang-jung
by Kang Sang-jung
May 16, 2008
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Life is full of sadness. I felt this book was a guide to the blessings that can break the curse.
生きることは悲しみだ。本書はその呪いを解く祝福の入門書だと感じた。
Sukisuki Dondon
by Shizuyo Yamasaki
by Shizuyo Yamasaki
June 1, 2009
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Anyone who reads this "picture book" will find themselves dreaming about it over and over again.
一度読んだ人は必ず夢の中でくり返し見ることになるでしょう。この「絵本」は。
March 5, 2010
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"Kyogoku-senseeeiiiii—!" For some reason, I feel like shouting that as I gaze up at a willow tree at dusk.
『京極先生ェェ―――――ッ』夕暮れの柳の木を見上げてなぜか。そう叫びたい。
Hyper Angle Pose Collection Volumes 1 & 2
by Sobisya Editorial Department
by Sobisya Editorial Department
July 5, 2010
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The Hyper Angle Pose Collection is an incredibly groundbreaking resource because it lets you view poses from 360 degrees, including ones you would never encounter in everyday life. It's such an invaluable collection that it makes me want to shout, "Why didn't you release this sooner? Give me back my youth!"
この『ハイパーアングルポーズ集』は360度全方向から日常では出会えないポーズを見られるので、そこがもの凄く画期的で、ありがたいポーズ集です。「なぜもっと早く出してくれなかったんだ？ ぼくの青春を返してくれ」と怒りたくなるくらい、ありがたいポーズ集です。
Glacial PeriodCelestial Bibendum
November 9, 2010
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Panel by panel, you can't help but slowly lose yourself in it. I want to place tea and sweets beside me and gaze at it forever.
ひとコマ。ひとコマ。まったりと見入ってしまう。お茶とお菓子をそばにおいて、ずっと眺めていたい。
Hyper Angle Pose Collection Volume 3
by Sobisya Editorial Department
by Sobisya Editorial Department
December 15, 2010
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Drawing women is a lot of fun. It's more heart-pounding than just observing them, and the way the artwork sparkles makes it feel like you're heading off on an adventure into the unknown.
女性を描く作業はとても楽しいものです。きっと目で観てるだけ以上にドキドキするし、ワクワクするし、画面がキラキラするし、まさに未知への冒険へ出掛ける気持ちになります。
April 25, 2012
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Ishio, you're on fire!
石雄さん、ノリにノッてるね!
August 24, 2013
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A beautiful and innovative modern Japanese take on ancient mythology!
現代日本の、美しくて新しい古代神話だ！
3D Latte Art
by George (Kazuki Yamamoto)
by George (Kazuki Yamamoto)
January 24, 2014
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This milk foam is crazy. It's like it's alive.
やばいよ、この泡。 生きているみたいだ。
FrontBack
12
Tetsuya Chiba Talks About "Tetsuya Chiba"
by Tetsuya Chiba
by Tetsuya Chiba
May 16, 2014
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The characters drawn by Chiba-sensei always feel as close as friends who are right by your side.
ちば先生の描くキャラクターはどれも、いつもそばに居る友達のように近い。
December 2014
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TBA
究極といえる宿命と血族。社会と死に対する尊厳が描かれている。
Are There Infinite Universes?
by Katsuhiko Sato
by Katsuhiko Sato
December 2014
TranslationTranscript
TBA
人間とは宇宙。宇宙とは人間。人間は本当に謎なんですね。
The Depressed Psychiatrist Isolated With A Humanoid Monster
by Takehiko Kasuga
by Takehiko Kasuga
May 21, 2021
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Stories heading toward a bad ending, or ones where the protagonists gradually fall deeper and deeper—these are fundamentally the same as stories with happy endings! The construction is the same; only the appearance differs. But which one is more satisfying to read?
バッド・エンディングに向かって行く話。もしくは主人公たちがどんどん堕ちて行く話は、相対しているハッピー・エンディングの話と基本! その作り方は同じだ。様相が違うだけだ。でも癒されるのは、どちらを観た時なのか?
FrontBack
September 4, 2024
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Even rereading his debut work Carrie from 50 years ago, the writing feels fresh and timeless. His latest work, Billy Summers, is also fascinating and draws you in. At this point, I can't help but feel that what Stephen King writes must be something that comes from heaven or perhaps even the Word of God.
50年前のデビュー作『キャリー』を読み直しても、文章は瑞々しいし、古さがない。最新の『ビリー・サマーズ』も引き込まれるし面白い。 こうなってくるとスティーヴン・キング氏の書くものは、きっと「天」からというか「神の言葉」なのだろう
Films
Film
Comment Date
Araki's Comment
April 28, 2003
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The highlight of The Matrix Reloaded is that you can't predict what it'll be like at all. That unpredictability is the highlight.
マトリックス リローデッドの見どころは、まったくどんなのか予想もつかない。予想がつかないところが見どころだ。
October 5, 2010
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A truly mind-blowing design. The story is full-throttle. It's a top-tier work that has surpassed the pinnacle of Japanese anime.
まさにブッ飛んでるデザイン。物語はフルスロットル。日本アニメ界の頂上を越えたワン。
April 9, 2013
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A suspense film that feels like reality—or rather, like being drawn into a world on the edge of reality. The lead actor, Robert Pattinson, is charming and often appears in fantasy worlds, but even the art direction and Gucci fashion in this film pull you into a suspenseful world on the edge of reality. Truly.
現実のような―現実の隣へ吸い込まれる感覚のサスペンス映画。主演のロバート・パティンソンもファンタジー世界にいる魅力の俳優だけど、その美術やGUCCIファッションも、現実の隣に吸い込むサスペンス。まさに。
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June 5, 2013
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TBA
生々しさが漂うチープな特撮技術。だからこそ表現できた『悲しみ』が、この傑作ホラー映画の本質なのです。
January 16, 2014
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A movie that takes you on a trip to experience a bizarre world. Sign ☮ the Times is undoubtedly a masterpiece. I've watched it many times.
The Hitcher New Master Edition
January 8, 2021
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TBA
発明されて以来、自動車とハイウェイのその直線的な魅力は『カッコよさと恐怖』で普遍的だ。そして『人間を越えてる何者か』といったら、それは俳優ルトガー・ハウアーだ。
John Carpenter Retrospective 2022
November 25, 2021
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Whether re-watching them now or thinking back on when I saw them in the past, John Carpenter's works are truly revolutionary sci-fi and horror entertainment! Now that's rock. From the characters to the music to the worldview that has been passed down to the present, it's all timeless.
現在観返しても、昔から考えても、ジョン・カーペンター作品は本当に革進のSF・ホラーエンターテインメントなのだ！と改めて思う。それはロックだ。その登場人物たちも音楽も現在へ受け継がれている世界観も。
December 10, 2021
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This is the 50th anniversary of the first movie directed by Eastwood. His films are always entertaining, no matter when or which one you watch. On the heels of that legacy comes the release of his new film, "Cry Macho," a great joy indeed. You can't help but feel proud. Especially when it's staffed by the people who made "Gran Torino."
イーストウッド監督作品は50周年。いつ観ても、どれを観ても、ずーーっと面白い。その流れにある新作『クライ・マッチョ』公開は本当に嬉しい出来事！ 誇り高い気持ちにさえなる。周りを『グラン・トリノ』のスタッフが固めているなら、もっと尚更だ。
January 27, 2022
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Rock music becomes much more interesting to listen to when you're aware of its history. In the UK, there's a place called "Rockfield." In the art world, there are Belle Époque era cafés, and in the manga industry, there's a place called Tokiwa-sō. These places possess a so-called 'magic of the land' where the basis of all art seems to stem from.
ロック音楽はその歴史を知って聴くと、もっと面白い。英国の「ロックフィールド」という場所。美術界でベルエポック時代のカフェ、漫画界にもトキワ荘という場所があるけれど、そこには「土地の魔力」というものがあって、芸術のもとに降りて来るみたいだ。
The Godfather Trilogy
(50th Anniversary)
(50th Anniversary)
February 18, 2022
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Undoubtedly one of the best movies ever made. How many times have I watched it already? Each time I watch it as I grow older, I begin to understand the reality it depicts. But for the nearly 3 hour run time of the movie, I even think that I would like to be together with these mafia families in the same time period. Everything was in good taste; the music, the shoes, the shape of the window frames in the rooms, the small glasses of liquor they drink, the backyard where they play with their grandchildren, they're all nice.
Favorite Scene in the Trilogy:
When Sonny, the eldest son, accidentally gives a glimpse of his thoughts to the rival family after his father, Vito, tried to change the atmosphere by offering a small glass of alcohol. The relationship between father and son, the eldest son's personality, the upcoming attack after this, and fate are all deeply connected.きっと今まで作られた映画の中で史上最高の一本。僕はいったい何回見返した事だろうか。年齢を重ねて観るたびに描かれている真実を理解し始める。でも３時間近い上映時間、このマフィアの家族たちと一緒に、ずっと同じ時の中を過ごしていたいとさえ思う。何もかも良い趣味で、音楽も靴も部屋の窓枠の形も飲んでるお酒の小さいグラスも孫と遊ぶ裏庭も全部良い。
三部作で一番好きなシーン：
長男ソニーが敵に考えをチラッとしゃべってしまう時に、父ビトーが、お酒をすすめて場の空気を変えようとするその小さいグラスの酒。親子関係、長男の性格、これから来る攻撃と運命が集約されていて深い。Dollars Trilogy
(60th Anniversary)
(60th Anniversary)
March 20, 2024
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Standing alone in the wilderness, wearing a wide-brimmed hat, a poncho, and a gaze that seems to pierce through the dazzling light. This simple standing pose of Clint Eastwood embodies elegance! It's legendary! It's the figure of a hero unrivaled by any other!
「幅広の帽子」「ポンチョ」「眩しそうな眼差し」で孤独に荒野に立つ。クリント・イーストウッドのこのシンプルな立ちポーズこそ！気品！神話性！何者の追随をも許さないヒーローの姿だ。
May 23, 2024
TranslationTranscript
Prince really perfected such a unique and stylish musical art form. I want to experience the time when that was taking place. It's also divine that this film is being released on His Highness's birthday.
本当に唯一無二のカッコイイ音楽芸術を創り上げたプリンス。それが出来行く時間を体験したい。殿下のお誕生日の公開というのも神がかっている。
Papillon
(50th Anniversary)
(50th Anniversary)
November 29, 2024
TranslationTranscript
The true story of a prison break—can such events really happen to a person? I was left speechless. And when Steve McQueen breaks out, even the most grotesque situations become a hopeful and beautiful adventure story.
「脱獄」の実話って、人間にここまでの出来事が起こるのか？ と言葉を失う。そしてスティーヴ・マックィーンが「脱獄」すると、どんな醜悪なものの中にも、希望ある、美しい冒険物語になる。
Video Games
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Series
Comment Date
Araki's Comment
June 21, 2007
TranslationTranscript
This game was influenced by my JoJo's Stands?! ...That's amazing!! I'm so proud!!
このゲームにぼくの「ジョジョ」の”スタンド”の影響が!?... そりゃ凄ッ!! 嬉しィッ!!
Music
Image
Song/Album
Comment Date
Araki's Comment
June 13, 2016
TranslationTranscript
TBA
My PURE McCARTNEY ～ わたしの1曲 - ジェット Jet
「ウォークマン」というカセットテープの携帯音楽プレイヤーの時代から、旅行に行く時は必ず入れておく曲。『JET』とは歌詞中では女性の名前のことですけれど、旅行前、空港待合室で聴くとテンション上がって「行くぞ」って燃えてくる。しかし、こういう曲でもポール・マッカートニーの作るものには、旅情というか哀愁エッセンスが必ず同時に在る。
「ウォークマン」というカセットテープの携帯音楽プレイヤーの時代から、旅行に行く時は必ず入れておく曲。『JET』とは歌詞中では女性の名前のことですけれど、旅行前、空港待合室で聴くとテンション上がって「行くぞ」って燃えてくる。しかし、こういう曲でもポール・マッカートニーの作るものには、旅情というか哀愁エッセンスが必ず同時に在る。
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