Hey SMA community! Last time we took a peek into the fantastical world of Kumamoto’s legends and infamous “Yokai,” or Japanese spirits. This time we’ll learn about another magical part of Kumamoto Prefecture and Kyushu:...
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The Kumamoto Reporter #07 – Kumamoto: The Cradle of Myths and Legends!
Hey SMA community! Last time we got fired up by taking a look at the Land of Fire’s (Kumamoto’s) festivals, an important part of its culture and history. This time we’ll take a step into the fantastical world of...
The Kumamoto Reporter #06 – Fire Up! Festivals in the Land of Fire
Hey SMA community! Last time we learned about Kumamoto Castle and its importance to both Kumamoto Prefecture and the Artists Village Aso 096k. This time we’ll learn even more about Kumamoto Prefecture by looking at an...
The Kumamoto Reporter #05 – Kumamoto Castle: The Symbol of Hope
Discover the history of Kumamoto Castle and its connection with manga! Hi SMA community! Last time we learned even more about Kumamoto and Kyushu’s manga roots by taking a road trip through Kumamoto and Kyushu in search...
The Kumamoto Reporter #04 – Kumamoto and Kyushu: Where Manga Comes Alive
Discover famous manga and anime spots in Kumamoto and Kyushu with the Kumamoto Reporter! Welcome back SMA community, and happy new year from the Kumamoto Reporter! Last time we got to know Kumamoto’s manga artists...
The Kumamoto Reporter #03 – Kumamoto: Birthplace of Manga Artist Legends
Meet Kumamoto’s Manga Artist Legends with the Kumamoto Reporter! Hello again SMA community! Last time we took a road trip around the captivating Kumamoto region and got to know a little about some of the manga...
The Kumamoto Reporter #01 – Aso: The Land of Fire
Step inside Kumamoto’s most rugged and unique region! Hey SILENT MANGA AUDITION® community members! SMA Editor Chase here as “The Kumamoto Reporter,” your eyes and ears in the captivating Kumamoto region in the southern...
Chase’s Profile
Chase My manga journey started a bit later than most; my first encounter was watching “Dragon Ball Z” in college! Besides binging the entire series in one semester (which had an obvious effect on my grades)...
