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In every volume of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, the front folded flap of the dust jacket usually contains a picture of Hirohiko Araki himself, and more than often a quotation. The quotations featured below the picture are always different from each other and are usually about Araki expressing his opinion on certain subjects. These subjects can be about anything, including information about characters or the story itself. The following quotes and pictures below are from various one-shots or other works written and illustrated by Hirohiko Araki.

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Poker Under Arms 自分の作品がのるときいて感激のあまり日記を書きまくった！（81年1号）

Say Hi to Virginia 第二作目ではじめてSFに挑戦。みなさんの感想きかせてほしいナ（81年8月1日増刊号）

Outlaw Man アメリカ旅行、乗馬射撃の経験はゼロなのだ。いつかかならず経験してやるゾ！（82年1月10日増刊号）

Cool Shock B.T.
(One-Shot) 		手品が大すきだけど、すぐバレちゃうのだ。ビーティーみたいにクールになりたい（フレッシュジャンプ82年3号）


Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan

TSKR Volume 1

Author's Note
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Maybe you know, but Rohan Kishibe, the protagonist of this volume, is a character from the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Series, in particular the fourth part, Diamond is Unbreakable. He is a mangaka and a Stand user able to transform someone into a book, thus accessing this person's life and thoughts, and also influentiate them by writing among the lines... This collection gathers several stories about the adventures he had during his research. The first chapter was written in 1997. I'm very happy to see them together here.

These five horrifying stories bring us to Italy as well as in the middle of the Japanese mountains and the beach. I hope, with all my heart, that you'll enjoy reading them.
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—Hirohiko Araki

TSKR Volume 2

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Here is the second anthology that Rohan Kishibe, a mangaka and Stand User who can turn people into book to read their lives and put new orders in them, is presenting. This book is composed of several episodes that were initially published in different media. Now that I'm reading them again, I see that each episode has its now atmosphere depending on where it was published, for instance the Bessatsu Margaret or the smartphone app. Yet, I wasn't conscious about it when I was drawing them.

Rohan Kishibe is such a lucky guy, isn't he?
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—Hirohiko Araki

Episode 16: At a Confessional

Shonen Jump: Readers' CupTSKR Volume 1Under Execution, Under JailbreakShueisha Jump Remix
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荒木飛呂彦先生から

熱意あるたくさんのファンレターをどうもありがとう!! みんなの想いが、作品をより熱く燃えあがらせます! そして、動かないはずの“岸辺露伴”を動かしたのも、そんなキミたちです。またいつか機会があったら新しいエピソードを紹介することにしましょう。それじゃあまたね!!
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In 1997, the editorial team asked for a short story. The terms were: less than 45 pages and no spin-off of an existing series. Ta-dah! And here's a spin-off for you (laughs). I obviously made the first draft without Rohan, but isn't it so much better with him as the narrator? Just read the panels without him, just to see. It's like a tasteless meal, isn't it? When I think about it, without that interdiction, I would never have drawn the other Rohan spin-offs. Above all, I'm grateful for that.
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1997年。編集部から短編執筆の依頼があり、条件は45ページ以内で、『スピンオフ・外伝は絶対禁止』。ドジャーン。スピンオフ作品ができちゃいました（笑）。最初、露伴が出てこないバージョンをもちろん描いたのですけれど。露伴先生が解説してくれた方が、断然良いと思うでしょ？
露伴先生登場部分をカットして読んでみてください。香りのない食事みたいに感じてしまうでしょう。そして今となっては、この「禁止令」がなければ、露伴スピンオフ作品は以後描かなかったとも思います。何よりそういうことに感謝したい。
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Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan - Episode 16: At a Confessional
(Published in Weekly Shonen Jump #30, 1997)

When I was a child, my father and grandfather used to scold me by saying, "People like you should move to a deserted island," or, "I'll go ask the prison to lock you up!" (There was a prison near our house.) I thought, "I'd like to go to a deserted island," but I also thought, "Prison is so scary, please don't let me go there!" One particular rebuke he used was, "If you live your life mocking people, you'll be struck down when you are happiest." I still find it terrifying. I fear being struck down whenever I'm happy, and as I grow older, I'm becoming more and more afraid of it. I don't think I'm cheating anyone, but I still don't like it. However, I do like the main character of this work, who remains undaunted. The "Thus Spoke" part of the title means that Kishibe Rohan is not the protagonist, but instead the navigator of the story. (I'd call it a B-type work.)
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『岸辺露伴は動かないーエピソード16：懺悔室ー』
（週刊少年ジャンプ　97年30号掲戴）

子供の頃、父や祖父がよくわたしを叱る時、「無人島へ行け！おまえのようなヤツは！」とか、「刑務所に頼んで入れてもらうぞ！」(家の近所に刑務所があった)とか言われて、「無人島は行ってみたいなあ」と思ったが、「刑務所はすごく恐ろしくて、カンベンしてくれえ」と思った。そんな叱りの言葉の中に「普段、人をあざむいて生活していると一番幸福な時にバチがあたるぞ」というのがあって、それはいまだに恐ろしい。ハッピーって時に突き落とされるのが、ヤパイって感じがあって、大人になるにしたがって恐怖の度合いが増して来てるんですけど。別に人をだましてはいないと思うんだけど、イヤな感じ。でも、それでもヘコたれない本作品の主人公は好き。タイトルの「動かない」というのは、岸辺露伴は主人公ではなく、物語のナピゲーターですよ、という意味。（作品タイプで言うとB）
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『岸辺露伴は動かない』について…荒木飛呂彦先生からひと言!!

この短編は「外伝」禁止の条件で描かれた作品です。ようするに「ジョジョ」の外伝は駄目ですよ。というのがルールでした。でもちょっとだけ、違反して「岸辺露伴」というキャラを使っちゃったのね。それで罪悪感で「動かない。」というタイトルをつけたのです。『露伴』というキャラは動いていませんよ。という意味です。
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Episode 2: Mutsu-kabe Hill

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Whenever I write a short story, I always think about how "youth is horror." That's the goal I aim for. I think Mutsu-kabe Hill is a really creepy story. As I was drawing them, I started to feel as if the "creatures" in the story actually existed somewhere in Japan, which horrified me. That said, why exactly was Mutsu-kabe Hill named Mutsu-kabe Hill? I can't remember it at all. I'm sorry. It really is terrifying.
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短編に望む時の心構えは、いつの時代も「青春とはホラー」。これが目指す目標だ。
『六壁坂』は本当に不気味な話だと思う。そして、ここに出てくる「生き物」は、描いてる途中で、だんだん、この日本のどこかに実在していそうな気分になってきて、ヤバかった。
それにしても「六壁坂」というネーミングはなぜ「六壁坂」にしたのだろうか？　全然記憶がないんです。スミマセン。本当にヤバイ。
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Episode 5: Millionaire Village

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The greatest benefit I obtained from Millionaire Village is Kyoka Izumi, the editor character. Even though she has an annoying personality, I love the character and consider her a masterpiece. I swear upon my own honor that no editor among my entourage was used as a model. It's true, and I'm not just saying that because I fear reprisal.
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この『富豪村』の大きな収穫は、登場する女性編集者＝泉京香のキャラクター。この女性に対し、ムカつきながら描きました。でもキャラとしては大好きで傑作の出来と自負します。
名誉のために言っておきますか、モデルはぼくのまわりの編集部にはどこにも存在いたしません。本当です。怖くて言い訳しているのではありません。
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Episode 6: Poaching Seashore

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What I most wanted to portray in Poaching Seashore was the exchange of the lines, "We're going to poach them," and "That's why I'm interested." Rohan might cross the boundaries of modern society's rules for the sake of something more important, but he never forgets to pay respect to tradition and history. In the end, I think that feeling was the reason why he survived and avoided drowning. Also, the chef, Tonio Trussardi, is a spin-off character from Part 4 of the Jump Comics JoJo series.
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『密漁海岸』で描きたかったのは、「密漁します」「だから気に入った」のセリフのくだり。
露伴は現代社会のルールの境界は、より大切なもののために超えていくかもしれない。でも伝統や歴史には敬意を払うのを忘れない。ラスト、彼が溺れずに生き残れたのは、その気持ちのおかげだと思う。
また、料理人トニオ・トラサルディーはジャンプコミックス『JOJO』の第4部に出ている、スピンオフキャラクターです。
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Kishibe Rohan Meets Gucci

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I am honored! It was a genuine adventure into the unknown! I found myself having to produce a manga about the famous Gucci brand. Trying to find a way to take on this subject was a real conundrum, but then I thought about Rohan. I actually didn't have him in mind from the start. He really is able to travel in any circumstance for his work, which is really convenient for me. Once I made Rohan the protagonist, the story came together in no time. I tried to have him hold the traditional bag from the brand and wear some of Frida Gianinni's creations while respecting the details to the best of my ability. I'd also like to thank the decisive courage of SPUR magazine.
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なんと名誉なことに！　まさに道への冒険！　ファッションブランド『GUCCI』のバッグを題材にした漫画を描く事態に。どんな話にしたら良いのか？と、不安と悩み考えた時に思いついたのが「露伴」の存在。実は露伴起用は後なのです。彼は色々な条件の場所に取材に行ってくれるから、本当にありがたい。露伴を主人公にしたとたん、あっという間に話ができてしまいました。しかもGUCCIファッションを着せて、なかなかサマになってくれたので、良かったです。伝統的なGUCCIのバッグ、そしてファッションデザインは全てデザイナーのフリーダ・ジャンニーニさんのものを可能なだけ正確に着させました。また、SPUR誌の勇気と決断に感謝いたします。
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Episode 4: The Harvest Moon

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Times are changing and so is manga. As part of the launch of their exclusively digital magazine, Shonen Jump honored me by publishing this one-shot for their first issue. In the way that they respect their family tradition and celebrate the moon together, the Mochizuki family is reminiscent of the Higashikata family in JoJolion. Although the drafts were drawn on paper, this story has only been published on paper too thanks to this re-edition. It's like opposite elements found each other here, in the end. In any case, the moon will stay where it is.
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時代も漫画も変化して、「少年ジャンプ」がデジタルのみの雑誌を作るとの事で、その創刊に載った誠に名誉ある短編。
家族でお月見をするという古風な習慣。『ジョジョリオン』の東方家とリンクするような望月家。原稿の執筆はアナログだが、紙に印刷されるのはこのコミックスが初めて。何もかもが正反の対のギャップがそろったみたいだ。でも、月という空の天体は不変だなぁ。
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Episode 7: A Rainy Monday

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"So it once existed here on Earth!" When I think about dinosaurs, horrible giant dragonflies and other ancient creatures, my heart skips a beat. I also like to think about new chimeras, like the man-faced fish or the chupacabra. I don't believe in their existence, but each time I think I catch a glimpse of them, I get shivers down my spine. I like that feeling.
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『かつて、この地球上に存在してたのかぁ』と、恐竜だとか、気持ち悪い巨大トンボだとか、古代の生物の事に想いをはせるとワクワクします。
逆に存在しても居ない新しい生物の事を考えるのも、とても楽しい。信じてはいませんけれど、人面魚とか。チュパカプラとか。でも、もしかしたらチラリ、居るかもなぁ、と思った瞬間はゾッとします。その「感覚」は好きです。
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Episode 8: Deoxyribonucleic Acid

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When I was a kid, I used to read Bessatsu Margaret as early as Shonen Jump, or even earlier! When I went to visit my relative's sister, I would find an issue of it in the bathroom and read it. I was given the opportunity to draw Deoxyribonucleic Acid for Bessatsu. Well, Bessatsu still made me anxious after all. Usually, I aim to have a scary ending, but this story turned out to have a touching happy ending, perhaps because of that anxiety. I think it's wonderful. I'm also glad that I could draw Yukako Yamagishi again.
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子供の頃、僕が読者として、「少年ジャンプ」と同じくらいか、もっと早かったのが「別冊マーガレット」！　親戚のお姉さんの所に遊びに行くと、トイレとかに置いてあって読んでいました。そのなんと「別マ」に描かせて頂いたのが、この『D・N・A』。いやあ、「別マ」はやはり緊張しました。多分その影響あるかと思いますが、普通、怖いラストを目指しますが、感動ハッピーエンドになりました。良かったと思います。山岸由花子を再び描けたのも嬉しい。
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Episode 9: The Run

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I revived the muscular characters I had aspired to draw in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure back in the '80s. In doing so, I surprised even myself. I really feel that something was revived. I also feel that someone like Yoma Hashimoto might really be out there somewhere. What a truly terrifying character.
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80年代、「ジョジョの奇妙な冒険」で目指していた、筋肉キャラクターをここに来て復活させてしまいました。なんとその事に、僕自身が驚いています。
復活させてまったという感覚です。
「橋本陽馬」どこかに居る感じがします。本当に恐ろしいキャラだ。
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Under Execution Under Jailbreak

Under Execution Under Jailbreak

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The story collection that contained Gorgeous Irene was published in 1987, making this book my first story collection in twelve years and my second one overall. Why is it that I rarely write short stories? The answer is that my ideas for them usually go into my longer, serialized works. After all, they tend to contain my more beloved protagonists, and feature-length series tend to appeal more to readers.
The amount of effort it takes me to create a short story is about the same as it takes to write a longer one, the only difference being that the short story has to end after a few dozen pages. Even if I did have a good idea for a short story, I can't help but use it in my longer series for that reason. The stories in this collection are examples of what happens when an unexpected friendship forms between an editor and a manga artist.
When the editorial department asked me to write a short story, I was able to expand on an idea I had left out of one of my longer series, an idea that made me think, "Well, I could use this for a short story." I can't help but think it was fate. In the twelve years that it took for this book to come out, that feeling has became more and more deeply ingrained in each of my works.
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『ゴージャス＊アイリン』という初短編集が出たのが一九ハ七年だから、本タイトルが実に十二年ぷりの短編集という事になる。しかも二冊目。
なぜ自分は短編をあまり描かないのか？答えはアイデアを連載長編の方に使っちゃうからだ。長編の方には愛すぺき主人公がいるし、読者も短編よりは長編の方が魅力を感じてくれている。長編も短編もストーリーを０から作り上げていくのは同じ労力でも、短編は数十ページで終わりにしなくてはならない。だから、短編向きの良いアイデアがあってもつい長編の方に使ってしまう。
本書に集まった作品は、偶然に作られた編集者と漫画家の友情の結晶である。
「短編、描いてよ」っていう編集部の依頼がきっかけで、長編からはみ出ていたアイデアを、「ンじゃ、これ短編に使おう」って感じでふくらましていくので、自分としては運命的なものを感じてしまう。そして、十二年に一冊という事で、ますますその思いが各作品に深く入っていってしまう。
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Under Execution Under Jailbreak (Chapter)

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Under Execution, Under Jailbreak
(Published in Super Jump #2, 1995)

What's the difference between a short story and a long story? The average reader might say that "it doesn't make a difference, does it?" But as a writer, if you don't understand the difference between the two, you may be walking down a dangerous path. Let's think about it for a moment. What types of short stories are there?

A. A work that follows the thoughts and actions of the characters.
B. A short story that captures a brief moment in time and symbolizes a life or theme in it like a flash of light.
C. Nonsense, suspense, mood, design, eroticism, and gore. A work that aims to portray itself.
D. Diaries, essays, letters.

Are there any other types? The rest are composite works of each type. When you think about it that way, what's the difference between a short story and a long story? There doesn't seem to be much of a difference at all. A short story is simply shorter, and a long story is simply longer. I suppose Hirohiko Araki's conclusion is that "it doesn't make a difference." For that reason, Under Execution, Under Jailbreak is a suspense story written for the sole purpose of drawing suspense, based on the idea of having a death penalty and a jailbreak at the same time, all in just over thirty pages as requested. The prison is strange, and I like the fact that the people who built it have an eerie presence despite never actually appearing. (I'd call it a C-type work.)
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『死刑執行中脱獄進行中』
（スーパージャンプ　95年2号掲戴）

短編と長編の違いって、何なのだろうか？　読者にとっては「そんなの、どうでもいいじゃん」って感じかもしれないけど、描く方にとっては違いを理解してないとヤバイ道に踏み込んでしまうかもしれない。ちょっと考えてみよう。どんな短編のタイプがあるのか？
A登場人物の行動や思いをひたすら追いまとめた作品。
Bほんの短い時間の出来事を切り取って、そこに人生やテーマを閃光のように象徴させる作品。
Cナンセンスやサスペンス、ムード、デザイン、エロ、グロ。それそのものを描くのを目的とした作品。
D日記やエッセイ、手紙。
他にあるかな？あとはABCDそれぞれの複合的作品。こう考えると、短編と長編の違いは？ あんまり差はないように思える。
単に短い作品が短編で、長いのが長編。やっぱり、「どーでもいいじゃん」って結論に荒木飛呂彦も落ちついた。そーゆー理由で『死刑執行中脱獄進行中』は三十数ページという依頼ページで、死刑と脱獄を同時にさせるというアイデアから思いついた、ひたすらサスペンスを描くために描いたサスペンス。監獄が奇妙で、ここを作ったヤツら、姿は登場しないけど、不気味な存在がある所が好き。（作品タイプで言うとC）
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Dolce and His Master

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Dolce, and His Master
(Published in Manga Allman #11-12, 1996)

When your page numbers are limited, your story becomes more powerful if the characters and settings are also limited. This is a work that began from that idea. My editor at the time of writing this story said to me, "I love cats. I can't help it. They are my heart's hope in life." I replied, "But I bet you'd eat one if you got lost in the Andes." Thus, a story was born from my wicked personality. (I'd call it a B-type work.)
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『ドルチ ～ダイ・ハード・ザ・キャット～』
（オールマン　96年11〜12号掲戴）

ベージ数を限定されると、登場人物や物語の舞台も限定した方が話に迫力が出る。そーゆー発想から作り始めた作品。
この作品執筆時の担当編集者が、「猫が好きで好きでしょうがない。生活する上での心の希望なんだよ」
とまで言ったので、「でも、アンデスの山中で遭難したら、食べちゃうよ、きっと」と言ったイジ悪なわたしの性格が生み出した一編。（作品タイプはB）
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Dead Man's Questions

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Deadman's Questions
(Published in Manga Allman #12-14, 1999)

I wrote this story with the idea of a protagonist who, even after death, seeks peace of mind and continues to "live" in this world in the form of a spirit. (I'd call it an A-type work.) The protagonist of Deadman's is actually the ghost of the main villain from the fourth part of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, the deceased homicidal maniac known as Yoshikage Kira. In the world of the dead, if there indeed is one, it probably wouldn't be a place where everything is possible; rather, it'd be regulated by rules similar to our own world's. The idea that ghosts have to struggle just as much or even more than normal people is quite peculiar... That's the idea I had in mind when writing this story. Even so, when I got to the scene where he discovers he can no longer listen to his favorite music, I got a little teary-eyed.
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『デッドマンズQ』
（オールマン　99年12〜14号掲戴）

死んだあとも心の平和を願って、精神的に生長していこうとする主人公の行動を、スケッチ風に描いた作品。（作品タイプでA）　主人公のデッドマンは『ジョジョの奇妙な冒険第4部』の最大の敵・吉良吉影という、死んだ殺人鬼である。
死後の世界、もし魂が残っているのなら、それは何でもありの世界ではなく、この世と同じ『ルール』があるはずだ。幽霊も生きてる時と同じか、それ以上に苦労しなくてはおかしい……という発想で描いた。それにしても、好きな音楽を楽しめない彼を描いてて、何か涙が出て来た。
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