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Manga Artist Ai Yazawa on 13 Years Since "NANA" Was Suspended: "I Hope I Can Draw Again" and Her "Current Physical Condition" Also Revealed
7/21 (Thu) 21:10

We interviewed manga artist Ai Yazawa, creator of numerous popular works including the manga "NANA" and "Tenshi Kakaranai", who has been on a hiatus from "NANA" since 2009. He also talked about his life as a manga artist and his future plans for his work.

Yazawa-san made his debut as a manga artist in 1985 with "Ano Natsu. Since then, he has produced a string of hits, including "Tenshi Kakaranai", "Neighborhood Story", and "Paradise Kiss", but in 2009, he announced that "NANA", which had been serialized in the series, would be discontinued. In recent years, she has focused on illustration work.

■Ai Yazawa reveals her thoughts on the exhibition: "I was worried..."

From August 20, Ms. Yazawa's first exhibition, "ALL TIME BEST: Ai Yazawa" (through August 8), is being held at the Shinjuku Takashimaya Department Store in Tokyo. When we requested an interview with Ms. Yazawa, she responded to our questions in writing.

--Why did you decide to hold the exhibition this time?

Yazawa: I was approached by the editor in charge at Shueisha. I am very grateful to have been approached even though I was on a long hiatus. I was anxious, but I decided to hold the exhibition because I wanted to create a place where readers, who have been looking forward to the resumption of the exhibition, could enjoy it as much as possible. I decided to hold this event.

Debuted at the age of 17, his life as a cartoonist so far has been "running with all my might and energy.
Original illustration of his masterpiece "Tenshi Kakaranai" (C) Ai Yazawa/Shueisha

The exhibition features 300 original drawings and illustrations, as well as related materials on display for the first time. We asked Ms. Yazawa, who supervised the exhibition, about what she would like visitors to see.

--What do you think are the highlights of the exhibition?　 Is there anything you would like visitors to see?

Yazawa: The exhibition is mainly about the works after "Tenshi wa Kana na Watashi" (It's Not an Angel), but we have displayed as many manuscripts as possible so that readers can be reunited with one of their old works. There were also a few rough sketches that were still in the process of being created, so they are displayed alongside the finished manuscripts. I have also created a corner to display illustrations I drew for jobs other than manga, so I think visitors will be able to see them with a fresh perspective.

--The concept of the exhibition is "ALL TIME BEST." How do you feel looking back on your life as a manga artist so far?

Yazawa: Since I made my debut at the age of 17, every day has been like running at full speed with all my might.

■Ai Yazawa reveals her feelings toward her fans: "I'm really sorry.

--Finally, please give a message to your fans.

Yazawa: Thank you for all your support. It is thanks to all of you who have continued to read my works that we were able to hold this exhibition. It has been a long time since "NANA" took a break, and I am truly sorry for the worry I have caused you. I felt that I have regained some of my strength while preparing for the exhibition with the sole intention of having everyone enjoy it. I hope to be able to manage my health and continue to paint again, even if only a little at a time. Thank you in advance for your support.

That is all. Thank you very much. Ai Yazawa