Planet Samidare was serialized in Young King Ours from 2005 to 2010, and is set to be adapted into an anime in 2022, 12 years after the series ended! While it may be considered a well-known masterpiece, its worldview, human relationships, and epic yet relatable story have earned it high praise. We'd like to introduce you to Satoshi Mizukami, the author of Planet Samidare!
Introducing Satoshi Mizukami's background!
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Born on February 20, 1980, in Osaka Prefecture. He made his debut in 2002 with "Yaichiro," which won the 2nd Young King Ours Newcomer Award. That same year, he made his serial debut with "Sanjin Sadō." He then serialized "Samidare" (Planet With) from 2005 to 2010, earning high praise. He then serialized "Sengoku Youko" in Monthly Comic Blade. In 2018, he began writing the original story and series composition for the anime "Planet With," as well as serializing the manga adaptation, which is still ongoing.
What is Satoshi Mizukami's style?
His unique setting and worldview, along with a style that expresses the transitions between lighthearted, humorous, and heartwarming everyday moments to serious, tense, and dynamic extraordinary moments, are characteristic of his work. The series is full of dynamism in many ways, with sudden comedy scenes thrown in for good measure. The characters include people of all ages and genders, and even aliens and animals that can communicate, all with a wide variety of circumstances and personalities, all portrayed in an ensemble cast. There are many scenes that will make you cry, laugh, or get you excited as each character thinks and acts for themselves, such as interactions and conflicts between family members and characters from different generations, and there are also many soulful quotes!
Mr. Mizukami Satoshi loves monsters, robots, and frogs
Communicative animals often appear in his works, and his own Twitter avatar is a frog. In "Samidare: Planet of Samidare," the Ring Knights, who partner with the protagonists, are all animals. In "Sengoku Youko," monsters appear, and in "Planet With," they ride robots. In general, not only humans but also animals and inorganic objects appear in his stories, adding excitement to his works.
Mr. Mizukami, who was often criticized for his poor drawing skills, what's he up to now?
Although Mizukami-sensei is known for his epic settings and worldviews, heartwarming stories, and devastating human drama, he is also often criticized for his lack of artistic skill. In fact, in interviews, he even jokes about his own poor drawing skills. While it's true that the first volume of "Planet With" was lacking in artistic skill, his skills improved in the latter half of the series, and from the next volume onwards, his artistic ability has grown dramatically, becoming more worthy of such an epic story.
He is responsible for the original story and series composition of the anime "Planet With"!
He was responsible for the original story and series composition for the 2018 anime "Planet With," which apparently had a 1,074-page storyboard. He is also currently serializing the manga version of the series, currently being published in Young King Ours. He is also in charge of series composition for "Planet With," which will begin airing in July.
Attention! Mizukami Satoshi is not the same Mizukami Satoshi, a member of the Border Corps!
おれがエゴサすると、ワールドトリガーの水上敏志の活躍がなんとなく伝わってくる…誤字勢ツイートからだけなので完全にはわからんが…がんばれ…いっぱい暴れてくれ…
— 水上悟志 (@nekogaeru) April 4, 2022
When searching for Mizukami Satoshi's name, in addition to Mizukami Satoshi, the author of "Samidare of the Planet," the name "Mizukami Satoshi" also comes up. This character appears in the manga "World Trigger," currently serialized in Jump SQ and enjoying a thriving anime adaptation. Mizukami himself mentioned this on Twitter.
"Mizukami Satoshi" in World Trigger
A member of the B-rank, 4th-ranked Ikoma Squad of Border, an organization that appears in World Trigger. His position is shooter and he hails from Osaka Prefecture. Like the other members, he speaks in Kansai dialect and is the straight man to Ikoma, who has a bit of a quirk of his own. As captain Ikoma is the type who likes to be active on the front lines, he acts as the de facto commander of the squad and is highly praised for his performance. Speaking of which, Mizukami Satoshi, the author of Samidare, is also from Osaka Prefecture, and there are quite a few scenes in Planet Samidare where the characters fight together, similar to World Trigger. This may be the origin of the name, but the truth is unknown.
Introducing Mizukami Satoshi's masterpieces! Part 1: Samidare Sakusya
Mizukami's debut work. This is a comedy with battles starring the shady sage Fubuki. It's a two-volume manga that was canceled, but the author's unique style and tastes are evident in this work.
Synopsis of Samidare Sakusya
Fubuki, a slightly shady sage with silver hair and black eyebrows, has just inherited the name of Samidare Kurotsuki Shinkun. Following his master's instructions, he travels to sacred caves, helping people from "neighbors" and "obstacles" such as spirits and monsters, and continues his journey of training...!?
Introducing Satoshi Mizukami's Masterpiece! Part 2: Sengoku Youko
Set in the Warring States period, this battle story follows the fox spirit Tama and the human Jinka as they embark on a journey to defeat monsters. It was serialized from 2008 to 2016 and ran for 17 volumes.
Sengoku Youko Synopsis
In the year 7, while humans hunt darkness and darkness attacks humans, humans and darkness join forces... A warrior in training, Shinsuke Hyodo, meets Tama, a fox spirit, and Yamato Jinka, a sibling duo who claim to be world-changers. One day, a demon called Yami appears, and Jinka, who possesses the power of "spirit transformation," begins a battle... What awaits Tama, the fox spirit, and Jinka, the sendo?
Introducing Satoshi Mizukami's masterpiece! Part 3: Planet With
This robot anime and manga was written and written by Mizukami in 2018. The diverse characters and unique atmosphere are truly characteristic of the author. Seven volumes of the manga have been published to date.
Planet With Synopsis
"I'm on the side of the people I want to be on the side of. That's all!" Kuroi Souya, a high school student who has lost his memory, lives a peaceful life. But one day, the world is suddenly attacked by a mysterious giant weapon known as the "Nebula Weapon." Along with the cat-like "Sensei" and the Gothic Lolita-clad Ginko, Souya finds himself caught up in a battle, but his opponents are none other than the seven heroes protecting humanity! What is the hidden reason for fighting hidden in Souya's memories?
[Planet of Samidare] Summary of the Author
Here's a summary of Satoshi Mizukami, the author of Planet of Samidare! While considered a masterpiece, it wasn't particularly well-known. However, this work, with its passion, comedy, and unique depiction of human relationships through battle, is undoubtedly a masterpiece, leaving you with a pleasant sense of satisfaction upon finishing it! So, we can only hope for this animated work! Since the author himself is also involved in the anime, it looks set to be one of the most anticipated summer anime!
