'SPY×FAMILY', 'Chainsaw Man', and More: Manga Editor Shingo Hayashi's First Book 'The New Work Philosophy of 9 Super-Individual Professionals' Released Today!

Ten "hitmakers" who shape the era and excite people share their honest "new work philosophies." In this rapidly changing era, what kind of thinking is necessary to achieve results in five years?

● "The moment you break out of the mold is when you elevate yourself." ● "The shortcut to becoming a professional is to 'do a lot of it.'" ● "Discern your 'position within the organization.'" ● "When you encounter a 'wall to overcome,' push through." ● "Planning succeeds when you think 'three-dimensionally.'" ● "When in doubt, trust your 'authentic self.'" ● "To communicate, first 'disclose yourself.'" ● "Thoroughly 'verbalize' while also being aware of 'non-verbalizable feelings.'" ……etc.

The podcast program 'Shingo Hayashi's Inazuma Flash,' which has garnered attention since its distribution in 2024, is now being published as a book! In addition to interviews with 8 guests active at the forefront of various fields, the book also includes a completely new interview with radio producer Gen Ishii.

From variety shows, dramas, movies, advertising, radio, anime, to comedy – by engaging with the thoughts of top runners across genres, you can gain insight into "universal skills" applicable to all jobs, such as "planning ability," "resourcefulness," "teamwork," "input ability," and "breakthrough ability." This book offers a new perspective for creators and all business professionals.

[Interview Guests] (Titles omitted) 1. Kenjiro Tsuda (Voice Actor, Actor) 2. Shigesato Itoi (Representative Director and Chairman of Hobo Nichi) 3. Akiko Nogi (Screenwriter) 4. Shunsuke Kazama (Actor) 5. Ayumi Sano (Drama Producer) 6. Kenji Yamada (Film Producer) 7. Sho Hasumi (Host of "Dow 90000", Screenwriter) 8. Nobuyuki Sakuma (TV Producer) 9. Gen Ishii (Radio Producer) (Excerpt from the book) When this podcast started, to be honest, I felt quite relieved. With Gen Ishii, a "professional among professionals," taking responsibility and accompanying me, I thought it would be fine.

However, once I sat in front of the microphone, I was stunned by my own poor speaking ability. Words wouldn't come out properly. The conversation wouldn't flow. Even though I should be used to listening to creators as an editor, I felt so insecure when it was my turn to "speak" – that's how this program began.

'Shingo Hayashi's Inazuma Flash' is a talk program where I, a manga editor, meet people I want to meet and delve deeply into their stories.

In manga, I believe characters and story are the most important elements. Therefore, in this program too, I have approached the top runners and creators in various fields not as "titles" but as "characters," continuously listening to their fundamental desires and life stories.

Just like a serialized work. With each episode, their personalities gradually emerge, revealing their successes, failures, and the reasons behind their choices. That process itself is the core of this program. The accumulation of such dialogues has now taken the form of a book. First and foremost, I sincerely hope this book will be of help to the team and staff who support the podcast.