Synopsis

This week’s installment of Japanophiles features Carolin Eckhardt, a young German manga artist. Our special talk-show series explores the lives of foreigners living in Japan, and Ms. Eckhardt’s story is particularly compelling. Her debut comic, a narrative of a marriage between a German woman and a Japanese man, quickly gained popularity on a manga website, leading to a publishing contract. Navigating the fiercely competitive world of manga, Eckhardt is embarking on her career as a professional