Takehiko Inoue on CNN

[@every_username_is_taken]

He looks just like monk Takuan from Vagabond.

[@VanessaNairi]

True. XD

[@masterpej8139]

Actually!! 😂

[@markod1199]

I thought the same, when I saw Takuan for the first time

[@Gadget-Walkmen]

Doctor Faustus best way too describe him.

[@mrcatz4311]

Why u have to do em like that😂😂

[@SteelBallRun1890]

You've never seen real manga art until you've seen the way Vagabond is drawn. Takehiko Inoue, Hirohiko Araki and Kentaro Miura are probably one of the most talented manga artists alive and they deserve all the praise and credit for their work.

[@kickthenads1]

Where is Kentaro Miura? I really like Berserk, and he never update it :(

[@SteelBallRun1890]

Minum susu He made a new manga called Gigantomakhia, it's a short series and after that he said he'd go back to Berserk...assuming no fucking Idolmaster game comes in his way anymore. Here's a link: berserk.wikia.com/wiki/Gigantomakhia

[@kickthenads1]

DIO's Scary Monster and THE WORLD Thanks Dio. How do you know things like that?

[@OmnomTheDevourer]

I'd also say Naoki Urasawa

[@strayspiderstrut2428]

***** Urasawa is a very good writer, but imo, his art doesn't stand up to the likes of Inoue. I'd say put Oda in there.

[@BadAssMacmillan]

Slam dunk and vagabond are two of my favourite mangas of all time! this guy is amazing!

[@GeorgeSearsSolidusSnake]

You should check out REAL too, if you haven't already. It's very good.

[@BadAssMacmillan]

George Sears yeah i heard of it. its basketball too

[@ruslanzhao1926]

BadAssMacmillan Real is sooooooooooooo much more than bball bro. Vagabond was my all time fav, now real gives it a run for its money.

[@BadAssMacmillan]

Ruslan Zhao Its on my must read list! gonna check out it soon

[@lewistran1]

BadAssMacmillan has he stopped making REAL?

[@Ubercubertuber]

The absolute best. Or some may say, "Invincible Under The Sun."

[@gbt2009]

Ubercubertuber But it's just a word!

[@TheKnightguard1]

+Lel McPleb It was only ever a mirage.

[@Randy-up9mo]

Ubercubertuber the unrivalled under heavens

[@santiagoescobar9801]

just a heat haze tho...

[@starfox300]

Unequaled under the heavens

[@vagrantastronaut]

slam dunk left a huge impression on me, i can't get the vision of his art out of my mind!! this man is such a talented and dedicated artist and storyteller.

[@hiagustres]

Look son, a living legend.

[@Unfazed1888]

If I had ONE day to hang out with anybody on this planet; I swear it would be Inoue Takehiko. This man is amazing!He also looks like a cool person to hang around.Just reading Vagabond makes me wanna smile at his efforts he put into the manga.

[@dantecrottogini529]

if i could understand him i'd ask all kinds of questions about vagabond

[@bulaluigi]

I know it's not his most important feature, but he should also get credit for being the handsomest mangaka in the business

[@Darkiver]

lol why did CNN go with sample images of the first Slam Dunk volume to showcase his art work when virtually any random page of Real or Vagabond would have actually shown off his full (and...modern) skill.

[@ineedtruth.2075]

hmm it's probably to show comparison on how much he has improved. It's amazing.

[@AleehFM94]

Or Slam Dunk last chapters. The part that is not animated (Toyotama and Sannoh) are amazingly drawn, compared with the first chapters where it was more cartoon-ish

[@Adrian-by3gb]

Slam dunk Manga looks great though

[@raza9tixx]

Because slam dunk is probably his most influential work. I mean A Lot of asians know about slam dunk

[@tyetass7170]

probably some copyright issues idk im not a professional

[@SuprSilvr]

He is so damn good, especially with the faces.

[@philippkuther2880]

Vagabond is in my opinion one of the greatest Manga/History Documentary today. I hope we will get a new chapter soon.

[@starfox300]

Agreed

[@SIRCRAZY]

starfox300 has it happened yet I haven’t read it but I want to start

[@vovabars1234]

Oof

[@enryu4339]

That aged well.

[@zxz2563]

Six years later....

[@RunningMan4ver]

Naoki Urasawa makes me realize a manga can be like a film. The story telling amazed me. Takehiko Inoue makes me realize manga is so amazing as his arts and impact on me wows me!

[@RandomGuy_dying]

I understood respectively that he needed a break from drawing a manga. He is squeezing every last drop of his imagination and not having a good sleep schedule, he is working so hard. I hope you are going well in these day, takehiko.

[@user-gx9xf2zb6o]

Realを海外のみんなにも読んで欲しいな。本当にリアルで痛々しく胸を打つ漫画です。

[@rehmanmukarram7685]

Already read it. What a masterpiece

[@FitSparkk]

Same. It is really good. Love the way Inoue does the storytelling

[@effortless4588]

I’ll read that and slam dunk since vagabond was really really great

[@morgboat744]

i definitely plan to once i finish Vagabond. everything i’ve seen from it so far looks beautiful.

[@BigBoy-vp6lp]

real

[@sam1w2e]

Slam Dunk and Vagabond - this guy is a legend.

[@sumayyaal-amin2498]

sam1w2e check out REAL as well. the cast of characters are so alive. seeing their development is fun to read too ^.^

[@masterpej8139]

Who’s watching this in 2018?? I’m so in love with Inoue’s work. Undoubtedly one of the best mangakas of all time. Almost done binge-reading Vagabond and the art is just truly breathtaking. I’m probably going to read Real next. I hope I can get to meet this master someday!

[@MegaMessi00]

I want to go to japan just to meet this guy

[@Th3Passerby]

I believe REAL is his masterpiece... Realistic, inspiring, easy to relate characters and the chracter development(and regression) are what makes REAL just a bit better than Vagabond and Slamdunk.

[@TheGamerozi]

I think all of his works are amazing! Sakuragi and Musashi have their own awesome development , too.:)

[@arasm5120]

I disagree with ur opinion

[@abriilc]

I think the same

[@ryth1441]

Real is amazing but the entire theme of finding meaning in oneself that Vagabond conveys beats it out for me.

[@Asop4]

REAL is great but the story depth is not as great as Slamdunk. SOrry not even close.

[@morkeiichi3239]

slam dunk is easily one of the best manga - one of the best comics - period.

[@Adrian-by3gb]

Cannot agree more

[@zelda5764]

Yes

[@cozy2348]

U haven’t seen REAL bro

[@morkeiichi3239]

@@cozy2348 read vagabond and real and buzzerbeater- even chamelion jail somewhat and sd is easily his best work

[@luthfeeghazale6206]

Slam dunk is no 1 at my sports manga list, real is second and touch came third but his magnum opus truly is vagabond

[@maehappy7749]

Sir Inoue Takehiko thank you for making my childhood memorable in watching one of your artwork (Slamdunk). I believe one day there will be next season for that anime. I am a huge fan of yours. Thank you!

[@Vikingpser]

It makes me very upset that no one talks about his best work 'Real'

[@micheleintrieri2205]

Viking Pser omg you’re right a true masterpiece

[@derpynerdy6294]

i never heard of it mayne il try to read someday

[@Daniel-fj9ux]

Inoue deserves all acclaim for his whole magnific work, but his magnum opus is Vagabond.

[@arasm5120]

@@Daniel-fj9ux Agreed. Vagabond is Inoue's Mona Lisa.

[@mrbodycatcer]

@@Daniel-fj9ux Although the story of vagabond is not his own, the way Inoue did it is fucking brilliant. It's sort of like One Punch Man and Mob Psycho. The web comics are ameteurish but capture the spirit of the character, and when it is translated into manga you end up with a phenomenal story.

[@endless.nameless.]

"Vagabond" and "Real" are two of my favorite Mangas. Thank you Inoue for the masterpieces!!

[@erwinlumbucan3774]

2019 still waiting😭 please continue slam dunk❤

[@Inero_01]

Just read the manga because I don't think its coming back it been more than 20 year, So yea just read the manga and the ending is kinda sad 😂

[@ember_neusch]

@@Inero_01 hey, guys, Takehiko Inoe has announced Slam Dunk movie on his Twitter recently so dreams come true😄

[@snake99451]

Here is a legend

[@jackcameron7730]

Vagabond is the best drawn manga i've ever seen. Please continue as soon as you can, Takehiko Sensei. Thank you

[@miyamotokojiro]

Vagabond is truly a masterpiece both storywise and in a artistic point of view

[@itssnicoladsa]

He is literally one of my favourite mangakas ever, vagabond is literally amazing

[@BuckFangs]

Genius, this mans art style is unrivaled by any. Vagabond will make you sweat tears.

[@toongamer2810]

This is sick, especially for the time. Inoue's work should be shown all over the world, really talented and hard-working man.

[@TasdiqueChowdhury]

What a guy. Man, I love his work.

[@SUPERRRSAIYANNNNN]

Tasdique Chowdhury What a profile pic. Man, I love that Gintoki.

[@TasdiqueChowdhury]

Almost-Black Swordsman Gin x Musashi

[@mikeymegamega]

Respect this guy so much!!! Ive had a go at drawing his work here if anyone fancied a look? Vagabond (Manga) Inking time lapse - Inoue Takehiko Study 01

[@philippwalther73]

Amazing job mate looks great

[@HyakuJuu01300]

A true master among mangaka. The way he draws characters' faces and hands are amazing and like no other.

[@SApcGUY]

His manga, Vagabond, is regarded by many manga-lovers such as myself as some of the best work out there. He is very talented.

[@KaptanAniki]

My favourite mangaka of all time. Vagabond will always have a special place in my heart.

[@ampalaya7311]

One of best Mangaka~ Vagabond was just epic.

[@martinchristianaguilar5135]

Reality is the fuel that gives story life -Hirohiko Araki (Jojo part 4)

[@sor3999]

"The hair you can draw however you like. There is no set way." Yeah, that explains a few things...

[@S-titik]

Slam dunk ending gives me an eager to see Sakuragi again, matured and have another strong will to conquer the world

[@LunarX100]

the dislikes are fucker's who's biggest achievement in life is getting through the night without pissing in their beds. This is amazing.

[@GeorgeSearsSolidusSnake]

Hahahahaha, glad it's only four of those guys (so far...)

[@bulaluigi]

the dislikes are from those who joined the basketball team but neither scored ladies nor improved their bball skills

[@mohammedamran4318]

What a legend even though vagabond and slam dunk will never come back I still respect him so much for producing us with 3 masterpiece

[@shanielibnohadji2629]

Slam Dunk the best my most favorite manga and anime of all time!!:-) pls continue it.

[@rougepenguin2839]

2 hours of sleep, damn I get like 10 hours of sleep and still wanna sleep😅

[@gintokisakata6973]

Takehiko Inoue is the best mangaka ever

[@therealtaydev]

Thank you, Takehiko Inoue, for Slam Dunk and Vagabond; they're among my favorites. Vagabond in my top 5!

[@JulesFaraday22]

Inoue belongs to one of those people with incredible talent that can be found nowhere else in the world. It's almost like he's from a lost generation of extremely great artists.

[@arslanmalik151]

inoue takehiko work is amazing

[@mazi1597]

I don't know why his work "Real" is not more known. It's a absolute beast of a manga, personally his best work.

[@jrtien]

I would love to learn visual storytelling from Inoue. The first time I came across Slam Dunk it was in Japanese and I couldn't understand anything written. I still got so much enjoyment out of the visual story that I didn't need any words. It was just so captivating and hilarious.

[@tui_alexander1767]

"If the characters are alive they will create the story by themselves" This man is a legend

[@germanaugustoramirez295]

vagabond is a perfect manga i love this manga is incredible..

[@senshai1267]

the excruciating amount of detail in black and white, what makes this man special

[@raza9tixx]

Thank you for this masterpiece.

[@juliusbelmont1369]

Thank you for Introducing Slam Dunk to our Life Mr. Takehiko Inoue. Arigatou.

[@zomsuke]

Pure genius. Plain and simple.

[@christine4613]

the love i have for this man, miuraand oda will never fade

[@lychi-i]

I bought a lot of his works, Vagabond especially!

[@forrestrobinson2754]

And one of the most talented.

[@aiayumi]

I worship this guy….Most influential manga of my life

[@chiyuxjade]

RESPECT!!! He is the real TENSAI

[@ShineProtector]

I am dying to read Slam Dunk 2 when Sakuragi is fully recovered and get back to the court again. Can't get enough of 31 manga books, 101 Anime episode, and 4 movies.

[@CamHortalezayeah]

I Adore this guy so much. I love his works, from Slam Dunk to Vagabond, and the one manga he made that inspired me: "REAL". His best work......

[@yessilucas3736]

Vagabond one of the best mangas i've read just epic!!!

[@Kattana87]

The mastermind behind the masterpiece, Vagabond!

[@alib6936]

On my second read of vagabond. Easily one of the best seinen manga I've ever read

[@allensxcz]

My favorite manga artist !!

[@vyenn6]

One of the best manga artist's alive.

[@angeloflores2614]

his manga art is base on real human faces...just how many manga artist draw like him?

[@symonheiloguu]

No

[@geremynakhone826]

none. most skilled mangaka develop their art style independently and have different results so mangaka can draw they same way for example araki's Jojo art style is very ideal modelesque today

[@Ankisupporter]

Angelo Flores 　His drowing is good, but check out Ryoichi Ikegami

[@toxicteddy3075]

Kentaro Miura. nuff said.

[@angeloflores2614]

お前がうたうんかえ never knew he is the creator of crying freeman damn! Thanks man

[@abriilc]

He's amazing my favourite work by him is Real, such an amazing manga

[@marccosta7376]

Pure inspiration...one minute after finishing the video I was already drawing.

[@fahadshlash3158]

I love you for Vagabond For me it's the best manga ever :)

[@einhide]

He and takeshi obta have to be the best manga artists I've ever seen

[@tatteredprince2097]

Grabi ka nindot Bai. Yawaa gyud idol nako ni bai.

[@arjaylim7988]

he deserve to get a guiness book of records.. sir many supporters you will continue slamdunk. I am one of your fans

[@tatsumichan4094]

The video ended before i even noticed

[@fredz19boholanasco54]

i salute you ur the best ...........the best enime in the history for me

[@jwagan2149]

This guy is legend.

[@yamaha4870]

tq mr takehiko inoe to make my life is full of fun and motivation. slumdunk is legendary

[@PennPensiveProd]

i noticed that he snapped a picture of something that he thought looked interesting, no doubt for reference... im going to start doing that

[@stacyblue1980]

Beautiful work!

[@browneyesblackdragon7999]

Wow so cool he was on there!

[@livingsouljourney312]

awesome! thanks for posting !

[@devilimbu6487]

Takehiko inoue sensei huge respect from him one of the best mangaka, Thank u for giving us masterpieces like Slam dunk, Vagabond , The artist with one of the best art oh mi God Vagabond art is flawless so Gorgeous, and takehiko inoue sensei art was so good that he get award for great art , huge respect....

[@MrTom23]

I think it's very disrespectful to Inoue that CNN only shown pictures from Slam Dunk early chapters, where he was barely starting. If you compare them to the latter ones, you can see how his skill grew, and if you go to latter works, like vagabond (where a few of his drawings where shown) you can see how much he has grown

[@hairahoid7697]

the great artist,his manga is a real art

[@annanaa]

You could literally see him developing when you're reading Slam Dunk, truely a joy to the eye.

[@cwoherem]

Takehiko Inoue and Eichiro Oda are my top favourite japanese artists

[@JoroJojoro]

Takehiho is one of my biggest recent artistic inspirations, along with Hirohiko Araki.

[@livingfoul4305]

He is my favorite comic artist, love vagabond and hopefuly I wont have to wait a year for volume 35

[@jied_bass]

thank you inoue for making my life so amazing!

[@양반고양이-c7q]

the true master of Japanese manga

[@untengdrummer7149]

Takehiko Inoue = Slam Dunk

[@nnnnnn496]

REAL is the most underrated of his works.

[@jibantabasnet8344]

Truly Great

[@wandererwrey2423]

I'm here because of #SlamDunk

[@ynah0035]

I'm 33 right now and I'm still waiting for one of a kind slamdunk😥

[@josephcarter2990]

Vagabond is such a awesome book.

[@mndikastis827]

Respect!

[@lensilot864]

slam dunk😭 pls back

[@hadeel2086]

Will be back as a movie autumn 2022

[@aasd1212]

wow!!!!井上雄彥,百聞不如一見!!!

[@Lazaros20ify]

Vagabond is a masterpiece

[@cassv_5363]

2019 and still waiting for Slamdunk season 2