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Inspirations
Stan Sakai September 28, 2010
Well, of course, it starts off with the idea. Everyone is asked, where do you …

Making it happen
Stan Sakai September 28, 2010
Once I get the idea, the story’s not real until I write it down. Then …

Richard Sakai
Stan Sakai September 28, 2010
I’m not related to Richard Sakai* but there’s a funny story. I was invited to …

Reading all sorts of comics
Stan Sakai September 28, 2010
Like I said, I grew up reading American comics and manga when I was a …

Works of Stan Sakai
Stan Sakai September 28, 2010
I know Grasscutter, the first Grasscutter, that’s Usagi Yojimbo book 12, took about five years …

His method
Stan Sakai September 28, 2010
Trying to do as much research as I can, but within reason, because for me …

Influence as a youth
Stan Sakai September 28, 2010
Well, I’m third generation Japanese American; I’m a Sansei. I grew up in Hawaii, where …

Manga vs. Comics
Stan Sakai September 28, 2010
It’s hard to describe the difference between manga and Western comic books, but one of …

Family’s acceptance
Stan Sakai September 28, 2010
It’s a challenge, especially if you’re Asian, yes. Asians go into doctors, they become lawyers …

Styles and influences
Stan Sakai September 28, 2010
My style is more derived from the Western comics, I think. But I am influenced …