Full-time comic artist

After all, Hunter x Hunter was only ranked 21st, which is the bottom of the list.

This award is so prestigious that she wasn't confident Hibiki Higashino would win.

"Oh! It's Kami!" Higashino Mirai was startled.

He had seen some of the original manuscripts for "Death Note," as well as character designs treasured by Akino Tori.

Young Higashino Mirai was deeply impressed by this manga with its cool art style.

"This is Dad's comic."

“That’s right.” Akemi Akemi nodded with a smile. “Dad came in 11th place.”

"Only 11th?" Higashino Mirai looked up at Higashino Hibiki with a hint of disappointment. "I think Dad is the best."

Hibiki Higashino said, "Let's wait a little longer."

After Death Note came Puella Magi Madoka Magica.

This is a Japanese manga that made it into the top 10.

Seeing "Puella Magi Madoka Magica" made Higashino Mirai a little uneasy.

This is a childhood trauma for him.

Oh, he's still a child.

That made me even more afraid.

……

"As expected of Mr. Toriakino." Yoshida Koji stood up straight, his head held high.

"Tsk, tsk," Onishi Kohei shook his head speechlessly. Just a moment ago, Yoshida looked like he was about to die, but now he's like a peacock spreading its tail feathers.

Upon hearing his voice, Yoshida Koji couldn't help but smile, his lips curving into a hook.

"You're just jealous, haha."

Onishi Kohei gritted his teeth, "Damn it."

Sasaki remained unconcerned, his head still, staring directly at the live television broadcast, his lips barely moving.

Bottle Yoshihisa asked in confusion, "Editor-in-Chief, what did you say?"

Sasaki turned to look at him, "Tori Akino-kun's limit hasn't been reached yet."

After Puella Magi Madoka Magica came Mushishi, and then Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind.

Osamu Tezuka's "Black Jack" and "Phoenix" are ranked 7th and 6th respectively.

“Tezuka-sensei’s manga are appearing one after another,” Hattori Tetsu remarked, “They’re practically enhanced versions of Tori Akino Mirai.”

“No,” Sasaki shook his head slightly.

Doraemon, Fullmetal Alchemist, Dragon Ball...

"Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball is in the top three."

"As expected, it has to be Dragon Ball, the highest-ranked manga in Jump."

……

In the countryside, Akira Toriyama couldn't help but smile as he looked at the "Japan Media Arts 100 Selection Award".

"Dragon Ball is third."

He wasn't angry or upset about not getting first place.

For him, Dragon Ball was a tool for making money, and a constraint that had imprisoned him for more than a decade.

While it is an honor, there is absolutely no need to strive for first place.

"That's already great, haha."

……

“That’s really impressive,” Hirohiko Araki remarked, “Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball is only third.”

"Teacher, why are you still laughing!" the assistant said angrily.

"What is that?" Araki was stunned.

"JoJo's Bizarre Adventure! Only one or two places are left! Aren't you nervous at all, teacher?"

“Of course I was nervous,” Araki said, “but there was no need to show it.”

He took two deep breaths. "Is it okay now?"

"I'm sorry, I panicked." The assistant lowered his head, clutching his chest. "I can't breathe."

Araki smiled and shook his head. "Young man."

The television broadcast announced, "The second-ranked manga is... JoJo's Bizarre Adventure!"

"Hah! Hah!" Araki convulsed.

……

“Only first place is left.” Sasaki’s eyes were burning.

Of all the comics that can surpass it, there is only one in his heart.

"Slam Dunk!"

This was a work he was in charge of, and he knew more about the glory of "Slam Dunk" than Hibiki Higashino did.

The comic with the highest average sales per volume, the comic with the greatest impact, and the most regrettable work.

The most unforgettable comic book crown in the hearts of readers.

This comic is definitely going to take first place!

He had been thinking that way from the beginning, and now it's proven true.

"oh oh!"

The editors cheered, "We're number one!"

"We have Akino Mirai!"

Koji Yoshida was completely stunned.

His mind was filled with emotions such as surprise, excitement, and disbelief.

"Tori Akino-sensei is the number one manga artist..."

He surpassed Akira Toriyama and is now above Eiichiro Oda, effectively becoming number one.

……

Morimichi Yamamura pursed his lips. "Although I'm frustrated, I have to admit that Slam Dunk is the strongest manga."

His wife looked at him with a smile and said, "I knew it! The number one spot would definitely go to 'Slam Dunk'."

Memories surfaced in her eyes.

During her university years, "Slam Dunk" was the work that fascinated her the most because the manga depicted her favorite sport, basketball.

Slam Dunk sparked a nationwide basketball craze, making this once niche sport even more popular than football.

Although basketball has declined in popularity a few years after the end of "Slam Dunk," the past remains in people's hearts and will not be forgotten.

Although today's readers are busy with work or raising children, they still feel a surge of emotion and a touch of melancholy when they see "Slam Dunk".

Yamamura Morimichi pursed his lips. "We lost again this time."

"You're not even in the top 25, how can you say you lost?" Yamamura Hidemi covered her mouth and laughed. "Darling, you clearly haven't even entered the field."

"hateful!"

……

“Slam Dunk?” Looking at her cheering mother, Higashino Mirai wondered, “This isn’t Dad’s manga.”

"Didn't I show it to you?" Akemi Akimiya looked at her son with a broad smile. "In Dad's studio, there are the original manuscripts of 'Slam Dunk,' the handsome and tall Sakuragi Hanamichi, do you remember him?"

"Oh!" Higashino Mirai stood up and clapped her hands. "That's right!"

“So…” he looked at Hibiki Higashino, “Dad is the number one manga artist in all of Japan! That’s amazing!”

Higashino Hibiki was lost in thought when he heard those words and snapped out of it.

He watched the future running towards him, then knelt down and scooped his son into his arms.

"Hmm, you've gained weight."

He tried to toss it, and almost broke his back.

Higashino Mirai didn't care at all; he cheerfully patted Higashino Hibiki's shoulder, "Dad is number one! Dad is number one!"

"It's number one, it's number one!" Higashino Hibiki echoed, smiling happily.

He couldn't believe that he had surpassed so many amazing comics and won first place.

After all, he is not Takehiko Inoue, and Slam Dunk may not have Inoue's god-like level of skill.

The plot is one aspect, but the artwork is another important aspect.

Comics are an art form that uses drawings to express a story, and drawings make up a large part of the work.

An author with poor drawing skills can still serialize a work, but top-notch comics are always drawn by those with excellent skills.

Even a manga as powerful as One-Punch Man only became a national phenomenon after Yusuke Murata joined the project.

Otherwise, One would still be living a poor and miserable life.

"This is everyone's recognition of me," Hibiki Higashino said.

……

The 100 picks have all been released.

The top spot in the arts category goes to the "Tower of the Sun".

This is a landmark building created by artist Taro Okamoto for the 1970 Osaka World Expo.

This is a towering giant, and also an ancient statue. The main body is a triangular pyramid, with a white base and red patterns, and white wings on both sides.