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Manga Artist and Illustrator Yusaku Hanakuma Starts Newsletter Distribution on Professional Writing Platform 'theLetter'

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Published Apr 14, 2026 11:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 12:08 AM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Yusaku Hanakuma, a manga artist and illustrator, has launched a newsletter on 'theLetter,' a professional writing platform operated by OutNow Inc.
Hanakuma is known for works such as the picture book 'Sansu' and the manga 'Tokyo Zombie.' The platform hosts over 1,000 experts across various fields including business, healthcare, and entertainment, and partners with media outlets like SmartNews+ and ITmedia.

Yusaku Hanakuma, a manga artist and illustrator, has launched a newsletter on 'theLetter,' a professional writing platform operated by OutNow Inc. Hanakuma is known for works such as the picture book 'Sansu' and the manga 'Tokyo Zombie.' The platform hosts over 1,000 experts across various fields including business, healthcare, and entertainment, and partners with media outlets like SmartNews+ and ITmedia.

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Published: Apr 14, 2026

OutNow Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Itaru Hamamoto) announced that manga artist and illustrator Yusaku Hanakuma has started distributing a newsletter as a new writer user on 'theLetter,' a stock-type writing platform for professionals and experts. Hanakuma Yusaku's official page is https://www.hanakuma.com/. 'theLetter' is a writing platform for professionals and experts, including doctors, lawyers, columnists, and journalists, who have published books. Currently, over 1,000 writers active in fields such as business, interior design, economy, medicine, finance, politics, sports, and entertainment are disseminating information. The service site is https://theletter.jp/. For corporations, 'theLetter' offers 'Professional Influencer Article Collaboration' and 'Multi-Distribution' services. It currently partners with media such as 'SmartNews+' and 'ITmedia'.

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FAQ

What is the name of the platform where Yusaku Hanakuma started distributing a newsletter?

It is the professional writing platform 'theLetter'.

What is the name of the company operating theLetter?

It is OutNow Inc.

How many writers are registered on theLetter platform?

Over 1,000 writers are registered.

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