CELEBRITY BLOG entry by Ruri Fujikawa
(Translation by Crayon)
Hi everyone! How do you do! I’m Ruri and you have no idea how ecstatic I am that my book is being published in America! I hope you enjoy! Thanks a million to 801Media (and Digital Manga Publishing!) *kisses* Truth be told, my English is very limited - but I DO know how to say “hello,” “thank you,” and “where is the restroom?” LOL And how is it fair that my characters in my book are able to speak fluent English just-like-that? Wish I had the same ability… I’m very envious! LOL
Monsoon season is just around the corner for Japan - expecting lots of rain and thunder storms in some parts of the country. It’s muggy from time to time and I’m starting to feel lots of moisture in the air. I wish I can take you around my neighborhood, purple hydrangea flowers are in full bloom and they are absolutely beautiful!
Okay - so little about myself: earlier, 801-Chan asked me what inspired me to become a manga artist? Well, manga is my passion! Manga is my life! I loved drawing and I loved reading manga as long as I can remember. I’ve always carried pencils and papers everywhere I went. I always knew that I wanted to become a manga artist. I’m working on 2 new projects right now, I’m still penciling and in a stage of rough sketches though but they are coming along very well!
When I’m not working, I like to decompress and relax with my favorite movies: SEX and the CITY, The Phantom of the Opera, Great Detectives Poirot… well, don’t get me started with my favorite movies list… cuz I have tons more and I can’t choose! My taste buds are keen on soba, sushi and Chinese food! *awh… drool* I’m also a wine, tea and coffee connoisseur! My current obsession includes: aromatherapy <-- highly recommended! very therapeutic! Cosmology - okay I admit, I don't know much about it but it sounds interesting and I want to learn more! ...and of course, SEX and the CITY! <-- love this movie! I'm hoping my next vacation destination will be Manhattan New York! I’m dying to check out all the hot spots and all the buzz from the movie!
Thank you for reading my blog! And thank you 801-Chan for this opportunity! And oh, please visit my official website: http://butterflykiss.rocket3.net/top.html for more info! (it’s in Japanese) It is single-handedly maintained by me! Yes, everyday!
Best, Ruri
June 4th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
Excellent idea, to publish author interviews here! I feel more connected to Ruri and buying her book will be more special because of it. Thank you!
love, lore
June 4th, 2009 at 2:56 pm
Awh, thanks Lore! Will do my best to keep up the website! There’s more to come every month! So stay tuned!
June 8th, 2009 at 9:42 pm
Yes, this is a great idea! I’ve always thought people (publishers, bookstores, readers, manga websites, etc.etc.) under-emphasized mangaka, sometimes to the point that you don’t even know who it is! Would never happen with novels in the US…
Thanks, Fujikawa-sensei for writing this personal blog to us English-speakers on the occasion of the 801 edition of the book. Most comments by mangaka in their manga are so old by the time we see them. I look forward to reading the manga, which I have already ordered, and you seem like an enthusiastic and interesting person!
June 10th, 2009 at 8:07 pm
Well, I had been absent from this blog for a long time… and I’m glad I checked in again! I’ve been looking forward to this title for as long as I’ve known it was going to be published in the USA, so having this little bit of a post by the author translated and posted here is just great! Thank you!