The Evolution of Manga with Sakura Hoshino
Join us for an exclusive seminar with Sakura Hoshino, the Chief Editor of Young King OURs Magazine at Shōnen Gahōsha!
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This is a rare opportunity to gain insight into the manga publication industry and receive practical feedback from one of the top chief editors at Shōnen Gahōsha Co., Ltd., one of Japan’s long-established manga publishers. She will lead the seminar together with Hiroki Miyashita, the manga author of Me and the Alien MuMu, both enhancing the session with professional perspectives and experience. To ensure an intimate and interactive environment, this seminar is limited to only 10 attendees. Don’t miss this chance to engage directly with Sakura Hoshino and Hiroki Miyashita!
Seminar Details:
Gain behind-the-scenes insights from a veteran chief editor and a manga artist active across multiple publishers, along with practical advice on succeeding in the manga industry and achieving anime adaptations while preserving your creative vision. Attendees are welcome to bring their own manga or illustration work to receive direct feedback from Sakura Hoshino and Hiroki Miyashita. This seminar is ideal for aspiring manga artists seeking industry expertise and for manga fans curious about behind-the-scenes insights.
Date: Tuesday, 6th October
Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location: Graphic Novel Cafe (99 Shortland St., Auckland CBD)
Fee: $35 (including GST)
Organisers: Japan Daisuki & Graphic Novel Cafe
How to Register:
Pay your participation fee by clicking the “Add to Cart” button on this page.
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Only 10 seats are available, so secure your spot today!
Important Notice:
An interpreter will be present to facilitate communication with Sakura Hoshino and Hiroki Miyashita, ensuring a smooth and engaging experience for all attendees.
Sakura Hoshino and Hiroki Miyashita will host an Autograph Session after the seminar especially for those who purchase Me and the Alien MuMu Vol. 1 from Graphic Novel Cafe (available from October 4th to 5th, T&C apply). For more details, please inquire at Graphic Novel Cafe (graphicnovelcafe@gmail.com).
Sakura Hoshino – Profile
Editor-in-Chief, Young King OURs Magazine (Shonen Gahosha)
Sakura is the Editor-in-Chief of the Young King OURs editorial department at Shonen Gahosha. She has spearheaded the development of numerous titles that have successfully made the leap to the screen as anime, including Me and the Alien MuMu and Yuji Shiozaki’s Shin Ikki Tousen.
When she’s not busy at the office, Sakura is a keen maker, often found tinkering with her 3D printer or heading out for a dive to enjoy the underwater world.
Hiroki Miyashita – Profile
Originally from Ishikawa Prefecture, Hiroki first made his mark in the industry in 2002 when he was named a runner-up (Highly Commended) for the 8th Shogakukan Sunday GX Newcomer Award. He made his professional debut in 2004, and his popularity reached new heights in 2025 when his work, Me and the Alien MuMu, was adapted into a TV anime series.
He is currently flat out serialising his latest hit, Yakuza Reincarnation: Yakuza Princess of Another World, in Shogakukan’s Sunday GX. Hiroki’s journey began when he moved up to Tokyo for uni, determined to become a mangaka. He successfully balanced his studies while cutting his teeth as an assistant for professional artists before striking out on his own.
A long-time pottery enthusiast since his student days, Hiroki now reckons there’s no better way to clear his head than heading out on a road trip with his family.
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