Chainsaw Man Editor Reveals What Makes a Manga Hit

What makes a manga turn into a massive global hit? According to veteran editor Shuhei Hosono, the secret has very little to do with following a strict artistic formula. Instead, the magic comes down to the creative partnership between a fresh artist and a new editor.

Hosono serves as the Editor in Chief of MANGA Plus by SHUEISHA. Over the years, he has worked on huge titles like Chainsaw Man, Gintama, Haikyu, SPY X Family, and DAN DA DAN. In a recent interview, he explained his unique perspective on how breakout series are born in the competitive industry.

For fans of manga and anime, this insight is really encouraging. It shows that raw passion and fresh ideas often beat out technical perfection every single time. We will have to wait and see which new rookie teams bring us the next big hit.