Free Talks


[chapter 31]
Hi, it's Watsuki, it's been a long time. There will be the 3rd CD Book. Guess what, it will
be the Jin-eh arc. As I write this, there's nothing certain, not even who the voice
actors/actresses will be and how the plot will be. I guess the plot will be slightly different
from the original one, having more appearances of Sanosuke and Yahiko. About Jin-eh's voice
actor, I hope he will have a mature and cool voice, avoiding the rather high-pitched tone of
voice, since Jin-eh is a mad hero. Anyway, I leave it at the hands of Jump Media Mix and the
people involved in it. But who could guess it would reach this far... I thank you all again. 
These days there are times when I feel disgusted writing manga, due to my opressive schedule,
but it's still too soon to give up. I have to, and I want to draw while there are people who
reads, supports and/or awaits for my work, so I'll get the original spirit and go back drawing
the manga.

[chapter 33]
Finally I've got a spare time to write the replies to the fan letters. Just wait a little bit
more. Lately I don't have time even to read the fan letters, and I feel sorry for that. I will
somehow manage to read them all. Those letters indeed give me courage to go on, although there
are some letters that make me laugh, "Hey, calm down, calm down". (but I guess I'm also happy
receiving such letters.)

[chapter 35]
If everything goes all right, I guess the story will have a sharp turn now in the Shonen Jump.
I'm a bit worried about the readers' reaction, since the story will be a little bit darker, but
please be somewhat relieved because "Ruroken" is based on a happy end. Now that a year has 
passed, now is the beginning of the true thing. I'll stop crying and complaining and I will
put more strength in myself, so I hope you'll support me. So, let's meet again in the next
volume.