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Masahiro Sakurai Biography Manga, Supervised by the Creator, Launches in Japan Nov. 18

The Sakurai-supervised volume presents his career as an accessible case study for Japanese readers.

Overview

  • Publisher EastPress will release the 160-page book in Japan for ¥1,430, with a digital edition planned.
  • The manga spans six chapters from Sakurai’s childhood through Kirby, Super Smash Bros., the founding of Sora, his legacy, and future outlook.
  • Additional sections include industry columns and a complete career timeline overseen by Sakurai.
  • Pre-orders are available via Amazon Japan and Rakuten Books, with no English or wider international release announced.
  • The publication arrives two days before the scheduled Nov. 20 launch of Kirby Air Riders on Switch 2, following recent honors for Sakurai and his educational YouTube work.