PETALING JAYA: Building a creative career in Japanese manga or graphic arts is possible with persistence, passion and the right mindset, says Sanpo Yokoi. The Japanese manga artist, known for his work on the visual effects for the 2022 film Chibiham, Juicy & Me, gave this advice while sharing his experience with students at the Nippon Designers School Malaysia College recently. For Yokoi, his dream of becoming a manga artist did not begin early. “Before my 20s, I never thought of becoming a manga artist,” he said, recalling how his interest was sparked by his university club and a senior who had won manga awards. Although living in a cramped apartment and having to share meals while discussing manga, Yokoi said he went on to discover works such as Katsuhiro Otomo’s Akira, which left a lasting impression on him.

Source: The Star March 29, 2026 11:20 UTC