Ep. 42: Veteran editor Honda seeks a new artist to escape the chaotic manga Gintaman
Aired on January 23, 2012
Honda, a fifth-year editor at Jump, struggles with the manga Gintaman, which has driven several colleagues to madness. To avoid further mental breakdown and secure a transfer, he must discover a talented new creator. His search leads to a meeting with an aspiring manga artist named N3016. Honda must determine if this newcomer possesses the necessary skill and maturity to succeed, or if the artist is as immature as his unusual name implies. This encounter presents a potential solution to Honda's professional crisis and offers a fresh start for the troubled series.
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- Ep. 42 · Veteran editor Honda seeks a new artist to escape the chaotic manga Gintaman
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