The line “What will you do if I die?” is the embodiment of the author’s request. “If there’s anything that’s lacking, it’s me” is an acting performance that exceeded the author’s imagination | TV anime “The Master of Escape” serialization Part 1: Interview with the original author, Matsui YuseiThe historical spectacle manga “Nigejou no Wakakuni” by popular author Matsui Yusei, who is also the creator of “Majin Tantei Nougami Neuro” and “Assassination Classroom”, has been adapted into a TV anime. It has been airing on TOKYO MX, BS11 and other stations since July 2024. The protagonist of this work is Hojo Tokiyuki, who lost everything due to a rebellion by Ashikaga Takauji, a trusted shogunate vassal. Tokiyuki escapes to Suwa, where he meets friends and overcomes the difficulties that come his way by “running away” and “surviving”.
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