Kazuhiko Torishima
Japanese publishing executive and manga editor
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| 2024 | Torishima criticized the current editors of Weekly Shōnen Jump, calling them 'no good' and their manga 'excessive', specifically noting that their manga settings are too elaborate and editors are unable to cut them down. |
| July 31 2023 | Began co-hosting a segment on the Tokyo M.A.A.D Spin radio program on J-Wave. |
| July 21 2023 | Published a book through Shueisha about manga creation techniques. |
| 2022 | Torishima commented that some modern manga feel unnatural due to excessive dialogue between characters. |
| 2022 | Served as an advisor to Hakusensha and was a special judge of Comico's Tate Color Manga Awards. |
| 2022 | Received a Special Achievement Award at the Japan Media Arts Festival for his significant contributions to manga. |
| December 31 2022 | Approved as an outside director at Bushiroad. |
| 2021 | Began writing in Saikyō Jump about becoming a manga artist. |
| November 2018 | Promoted to Representative Director at Hakusensha. |
| 2015 | Moved to Hakusensha, first serving as president, then as representative director, and later as an advisor. |
| November 2015 | Became president of Hakusensha, personally meeting with every employee for at least half an hour. |
| August 2015 | Retired from Shueisha. |
| December 2010 | Spoke at the New Manga Creators Awards, challenging new manga artists in response to the controversial Bill 156 in Tokyo. |
| August 2010 | Promoted to Senior Managing Director at Shueisha. |
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