Uncovering the Creative Secrets of Popular Author Mito Orihara, Who Has Sold 1.1 Million Copies: 'Visiting That Person's Bookshelf' Launches, Exploring Life Philosophies and Sources of Inspiration Through Their Personal Libraries

On Thursday, March 26, the official YouTube channel for 'SYNCHRONOUS,' a web media outlet operated by Japan Business Press Co., Ltd. that delivers exclusive content from notable authors, launched a new series titled 'Visiting That Person's Bookshelf,' which explores the life philosophies of various individuals through their personal bookshelves. The first guest is shojo manga artist and novelist Mito Orihara.

'Visiting That Person's Bookshelf' is an interview program that delves into the life philosophies, creative perspectives, and worldviews of creators and authors active in various fields by peeking into their 'bookshelves.' The show explores their encounters with books, the titles that influenced their work, and their lesser-known personal sides.

The Behind-the-Scenes of a Bestselling Author's Creativity, Revealed Through a Bookshelf The first episode features shojo manga artist and novelist Mito Orihara. We visited her home in Shonan to explore the sources of her creativity through her diverse collection of books, including color dictionaries, historical documents, medical texts, and photo books.

From her life in a Tokyo apartment in her 20s to her move to Shonan at age 33, we trace her journey and how these changes in lifestyle have influenced her creative work and outlook on life, using her bookshelf as a gateway. In the first part, we examine the bookshelf of Orihara, who created the million-plus selling bestsellers 'Toki no Kagayaki' (The Radiance of Time) and 'Anatool Seiden.' We uncover the sources of inspiration and the materials that helped birth the stories that have captivated so many readers.

Link: https://youtu.be/vdTo51meyFI