Tite Kubo / BLEACH as Manga Art

Special Talk with Riyoko Ikeda and Teiko Maehashi, Volume 1

Following her debut in 1967, Riyoko Ikeda became extremely well known for her manga series The Rose of Versailles and The Window of Orpheus. In recent years, she has been also active as a vocalist. Teiko Maehashi is an internationally recognized violinist who has given many performances both in Japan and abroad and has collaborated with leading orchestras around the world. Meeting for the first time are two of Japan's leading artists, both in name and substance. Due to the COVID-19 ongoing situation, the conversation was held remotely, but both participants were able to speak at length about their work, music, and the various paths they have taken as they revisit the cultural milieu of the 1960s and 1970s. (Recorded on June 23, 2021 / three sessions total)

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