Author Comments

Every issue of Weekly Shōnen Jump and Jump Square has a place in the contents page for comments from the author. These are all the ones from Daisuke Ashihara since the start of World Trigger's serialization.

Comments from 2013 Issues

 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 11 - February 11, 2013: "Long time no see. Or nice to meet you. This time I plan to draw a slightly harsh world."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 12 - February 18, 2013: "My regret is that I could not draw New Years cards this year because of the preparations for serialization. I would like to draw them next year."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 13 - February 25, 2013: "My assistants aren't enough and I am being saved by the Help Staff every week. I am very thankful."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 14 - March 4, 2013: "Thank you for the fan letters. I will do my best to have people will enjoy this."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 15 - March 11, 2013: "Recently I've been eating a lot of gummi. Assistant-san's recommendation, Haribo, is delicious."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 16 - March 18, 2013: "Thank you for all the Valentine's Day chocolates. I will eat them with everyone at the workplace."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 17 - March 25, 2013: "I received a lot of birthday presents too. Very glad. Thank you very much."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 18 - April 1, 2013: "It's suddenly gotten warm outside, I can't keep up with the temperature changes. For now I want to cut my hair."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 19 - April 8, 2013: "I cut my hair. I am completely prepared for Spring. Next I would like to buy some clothes."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 20 - April 15, 2013: "When I eat the chopsticks rub against my drawing blister and it hurts. Is this going to turn into me losing weight...?"
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 21 - April 22, 2013: "Patty-san gave us super delicious macaroons. The staff raved about them too."


 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 22&23 - April 27, 2013: "During breaks we play the card game daifugo (big millionaire). But the daihinmin (in the poorhouse) spot is starting to become my usual position."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 24 - May 13, 2013: "Having bought some clothes, I am now even better adapted for Spring. But my hair grew out so I want to go get it cut again."


 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 25 - May 20, 2013: "Staff are using the 3DS game Tomodachi Collection to create my manga's characters. A considerable reproduction. "
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 26 - May 27, 2013: "I can't win at the card game daifugo, so I'm playing shogi against the staff on an iPad app. For now, I am at provisionally last place."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 27 - June 3, 2013: "Haven't done this in a while, but I'm going over the magazine chapters before they go into the tankobon. Was it this much work...But it's fun."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 28 - June 10, 2013: "A lizard infiltrated the workplace and caused a big ruckus. After an epic battle, the lizard was released back into the wild."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 29 - June 17, 2013: "We found a deck of UNO in the workplace, so I challenged the staff. A consistent lowest win rate. Why?"
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 30 - June 24, 2013: "Bonchi Corporation sent me some bonchi age. So happy. And so delicious."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 31 - July 1, 2013: "The editor Kawashima got me some pudding. It was super delicious. Thanks so much."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 32 - July 8, 2013: "The workplace was shocked by the cuteness of my editor, Bapti-san's daughter. So this is what world class is."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 33 - July 15, 2013: "I forgot to write this last week, but volume 1 is out on sale right now. Please check it out."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 34 - July 22, 2013: "Thanks to all of your support, World Trigger volume 1 is being reprinted. If you missed out on it, please check it out!"
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 35 - July 29, 2013: "The AC isn't working well, so the workplace is hot. I fear my desk is the hottest."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 36 - August 5, 2013: "You try seitai therapy once and you can no longer live without it. Seitai is that incredible."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 37&38 - August 12, 2013: "Thinking that the wasabi in my steak bentou was a vegetable, I ate the whole thing and almost died. I must live."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 39 - August 26, 2013: "I got my hair cut for the first time in a while, now I am completely adapted for Summer. My face feels cool."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 40 - September 2, 2013: "Volume 2 is hitting stores (in Japan) on 4th September. It should be easier to find than volume 1 was. By all means."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 41 - September 9, 2013: "Volume 2 is now on sale in Japan. It's full of corrections and bonus material. Totally worth it... in my opinion."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 42 - September 14, 2013: "My cell phone runs out of battery only a few minutes after I unplug it. Is it finally time for it to become a smartphone?"
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 43 - September 21, 2013: "Tokyo has been chosen for the next Olympics. Congratulations. I'll be almost 40 by then."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 44 - September 30, 2013: "I've now created as many chapters as my previous series. I'm so happy I get to keep going. Thank you for your support."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 45 - October 7, 2013: "I've been sucking on cider candy to stay awake, so my teeth are probably in big trouble. The dentist is scary."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 46 - October 12, 2013: "My editor's daughter came to visit the studio again. She's gotten even cuter than before."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 47 - October 21, 2013: "I discovered that due to a garbled text message, I sent a heart emoticon to a guy. No. It's not like that."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 48 - October 28, 2013: "I created a bonus story for Jump NEXT magazine! Please check it out. I should have written this two weeks ago."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 49 - November 4, 2013: "My editor, who is clueless about the internet but good-looking, started an official Twitter where he sounds out how to tweet."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 50 - November 11, 2013: "Volumes 1 and 2 can be hard to find in certain regions. Feel free to have the store order them for you."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 51 - November 18, 2013: "There's an error with Kazama on the third page from the end in chapter 36. You can't dual wield and use a shield at the same time."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 52 - November 25, 2013: "The poster inside next week's issue turned out pretty nice. Please take a look."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 1 - December 2, 2013: "Could it be a collaboration with Bonchi Age! Volume 3 on sale in Japan December 4. Check the official twitter for more info."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 2 - December 9, 2013: "A cool official promotional video was created for us. Katsuwo-san, thank you very much."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 3 - December 16, 2013: "2013 only has a little bit left. I must make time to write some New Year's cards this year."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 4&5 - December 21, 2013: "All the volumes are running out of stock in some areas. Reprints will be coming beginning of next year."

Comments from 2014 Issues

 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 6&7 - January 4, 2014: "Happy New Year. I will work hard so that everyone will enjoy this this year too."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 8 - January 20, 2014:  "I started off the new year by breaking my hand. I'll need to take a little break. So sorry."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 9 - January 27, 2014: World Trigger on break
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 10 - February 3, 2014: "Sorry for going on break last week. It will be a whole year soon, I will do my best."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 11 - February 10, 2014: "Volume 4 is on sale. I think it's very interesting, so by all means if you please."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 12 - February 17, 2014: "My previous work, Super Dog Rilienthal, is being reprinted! By all means please order it at the bookstore!"
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 13 - February 24, 2014: World Trigger on break 
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 14 - March 3, 2014: "Missing a deadline for my manuscript due to influenza made this the worst birthday of my life. I want a robot body..."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 15 - March 10, 2014: "Successfully passed a full year. Thank you for the support. I will do my best to make two full years."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 16 - March 17, 2014: "World Trigger Bonchi Age is on sale. It's delicious. Please enjoy with family and friends."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 17 - March 24, 2014: "The Valentine's day and birthday presents made me feel much better. Thank you very much."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 18 - March 31, 2014: "This is very trivial, but I forgot to write 'Kakizaki Unit' in the layout map last week."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 19 - April 7, 2014: "World Trigger volume 5 is on sale. Osamu is doing his best. Thank you in advance."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 20 - April 14, 2014: "It seems the consumption tax is rising to 8%, but I've been outside so little I can't feel the difference."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 21 - April 21, 2014: "The official MAD contest, every one a painstaking piece of work. So please try watching them if you have the time."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 22&23 - April 28, 2014: "I have been told by various people to go watch Frozen. Will I have the time to go watch during Golden Week."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 24 - May 12, 2014: "The project in the last issue was fun. Pirate designs are cool. It's hard to get the wording for Teenage Syndrome properly."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 25 - May 19, 2014: "I couldn't go watch Frozen. There was no such thing as a Golden Week break..."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 26 - May 26, 2014: "The five people left in the secondary Static Image MAD contest have uploaded a collaboration video. Decidedly satisfying."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 27 - June 2, 2014: "Congratulations on turning into an anime! I'm the most surprised of all. I'll do my best so that the anime won't outshine the manga!"
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 28 - June 9, 2014: "How did you like the results of the Popularity Poll? It would be nice if I can touch on it again in volume 8."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 29 - June 16, 2014: "There is a lot of work with the anime decided. But even though I'm busy, this is the most fulfilling my life has been."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 30 - June 23, 2014: World Trigger on break
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 31 - June 30, 2014: "The winner of the MAD contest, VAVA-san, made a promotional video for volume 6! I'm so moved!"
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 32 - July 7, 2014: "I apologize for going on break the week before last. The rush of work should have passed its peak. I will do my best."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 33 - July 14, 2014: "Staff brought in Super Famicom (Super NES) Bomberman to play during break time. So fired up!"
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 34 - July 19, 2014: "I've been helping out a little with the screenplay for the anime starting in Autumn. Looking forward to it."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 35 - July 28, 2014: "I guessed the winner of the World Cup and won the workplace betting pool. I can get ice cream from everyone."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 36 - August 4, 2014: "I've been drinking the coffee from Brazil I got as a souvenir from my editor to stay awake. It tastes like the real thing."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 37&38 - August 11, 2014: "I am indebted to the fan who sent me the 'Frozen' Blu-ray discs. I will make time to watch it."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 39 - August 25, 2014: "The Obon holidays were spent working on the manga volume. Volume 7 will go on sale in the beginning of September. Thank you for your time."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 40 - September 1, 2014: "It should be about time for volume 7 to go on sale. Keep an eye out for pink covers. It's very interesting so by all means."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 41 - September 8, 2014: "I bought a tennis ball for massages. And moxa. Very greedy for things that will relieve the stiffness in my muscles."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 42 - September 13, 2014: "It seems World Trigger food and drinks are available in J-World. I want to try them."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 43 - September 22, 2014: World Trigger on break
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 44 - September 29, 2014: "The anime is starting. Please watch on TV if you can wake up early for it, or record to watch later."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 45 - October 6, 2014: "Sorry for going on break. The volume 8 that ruined my neck and shoulders with its two months release pace is now on sale."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 46 - October 11, 2014: "I apologize for last week (trans: the week where the chapter released was still in draft form). My workload is being lessened, and I will do my best using every trick I know."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 47 - October 20, 2014: "Everyone at the workplace bought Monster Hunter 4G together. My first Monster Hunter, I'm gonna display on it my desk and stare at it lots."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 48 - October 27, 2014: "Thank you so much for all the entries for the POP fanart contest!"
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 49 - November 1, 2014: "The Large-scale Invasion arc has ended without a hitch. About 9 months? That was long~ New developments will come bit-by-bit."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 50 - November 10, 2014: "A piece of Jump's history comes to a close. Kishimoto-sensei has been serialized for 15 years. Thank you for all your hard work."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 51 - November 17, 2014: "I received a lot of merchandise for recovering from exhaustion. I will feel much better."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 52 - November 22, 2014: "Staff bought me the Replica bread from J-World. A shocking black-ness."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 1 - December 1, 2014: "The Tom Yum Noodles my staff recommended me was delicious. A habit-inducing taste. And then I will choke."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 2 - December 8, 2014: "I received a letter from an overseas fan too. And in Japanese! Thank you very much."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 3 - December 15, 2014: "This was pointed out in a letter, but Sasamori is still 16 (the high school freshmen group). I'll correct it in the manga volume."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 4&5 - December 22, 2014: "2014 passed in the blink of an eye. I will do my best in 2015 too. May everyone have a good year."

Comments from 2015 Issues

 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 6&7 - January 5, 2015: World Trigger on break
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 8 - January 19, 2015: "The neck I ruined last time deteriorated and I couldn't last through the last week of 2014. My deepest apologies."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 9 - January 26, 2015: "With my neck still like that and a manuscript to do, I declined going to the New Years party. A pity."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 10 - February 2, 2015: "I'm eating Tanita Cafeteria Supervisor's low calory bentou for lunch. Healthy and will help you lose weight. I'm counting on you."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 11 - February 9, 2015: "Sorry for going on break next week. Thank you for all the entries for the slogan contest."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 12 - February 16, 2015: World Trigger on break
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 13 - February 23, 2015: "For some reason, I'm eating fried chicken bentou when I'm supposed to be eating Tanita bentou. All is lost."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 14 - March 2, 2015: "Before I knew it it's been 2 years. Volume 10 goes on sale this week too. Something like a commemoration color page is a little more in the future..."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 15 - March 9, 2015: "The 10th volume with brand new developments is on sale. I think it's probably interesting. Thank you in advance."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 16 - March 16, 2015: "The winners of the slogan contest will be displayed on the long ads in Shibuya station starting from today. I hope lots of people see it."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 17 - March 23, 2015: World Trigger on break
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 18 - March 30, 2015: "I received the newest type of Bonchi Age from Bonchi Corporation-sama! I shall munch on it deliciously."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 19 - April 6, 2015: "Thank you for the birthday and Valentine's day presents. I will eat it with the staff."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 20 - April 13, 2015: "The OP for the anime will change from April. Thank you for everything, Sonar Pocket-san!"
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 21 - April 20, 2015: "My editor, Bapti-san's daughter is starting primary school. The days pass too quickly~"
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 22&23 - April 27, 2015: "Tonkatsu DJ Agetarou is currently popular in the workplace. I look forward to new releases on Jump+ every week."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 24 - May 11, 2015: World Trigger on break
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 25 - May 18, 2015: "Anime's new OP, I'm glad the B-ranks are in it too. But I keep laughing at the Afto bunch. Mira (lol)"
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 26 - May 25, 2015: "Before I knew it, we have passed 100 chapters. The 3 digits I've dreamed of. Thank you for your support."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 27 - June 1, 2015: "It's been a while since I did a color page so I was nervous. Volume 11 goes on sale 4th June. If you'd like by all means."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 28 - June 8, 2015: World Trigger on break
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 29 - June 15, 2015: "We are doing a reader participation project in commemoration of reaching 2 years. I look forward to postcards from everyone."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 30 - June 22, 2015: "Manager battles every night with the bugs that gather around the light at the entrance. Totally suspicious-looking."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 31 - June 29, 2015: "The editor I've had since my debut is being relieved. Thank you for everything in the past 6 years, Bapti-san!"
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 32 - July 6, 2015: "The new editor is the veteran Saitou-san who is on his 11th year. I will be depending on you for a lot, but I look forward to working with you."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 33 - July 13, 2015: World Trigger on break
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 34 - July 18, 2015: "Recently I've been playing Mario Kart during lunch breaks. The 64 one for some reason. It's fun even though the polygons are really rough."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 35 - July 27, 2015: "It's summer now. So hot. I wonder if they'll start selling Häagen-Dazs' Tropical Cream Cheese flavor again."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 36 - August 3, 2015: "I've been reading The Martian for 30 minutes every day. I finally finished it. It was really interesting!"
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 37&38 - August 10, 2015: "Smash Borders is so fun. I intend to favor Osamu and Kitora as I play."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 39 - August 24, 2015: World Trigger on break
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 40 - August 31, 2015: "Volume 12 will be on sale 4th September. Please keep an eye out for purple covers. If you'd like by all means."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 41 - September 7, 2015: "The aerobike I bought to build up my physical strength broke. I haven't even ridden on it yet..."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 42 - September 14, 2015: "The summer ended without me getting to cut my hair. I must cut it soon. I can't see in front of me."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 43 - September 19, 2015: "Getting the fever of reading again, I got a Kindle. This is really convenient. I will read for 30 minutes every day."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 44 - September 28, 2015: World Trigger on break
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 45 - October 5, 2015: "I think the person who invented compresses that don't cause rashes should get a Nobel prize. Nobel Compress Prize."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 46 - October 10, 2015: "Starting from tomorrow, anime World Trigger will have a new story that exceeds the original work. If you'd like by all means."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 47 - October 19, 2015: "It seems the collaboration goods made by Earth, Music and Ecology-sama sold out immediately. I'm very thankful."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 48 - October 26, 2015: "World Trigger Borderless Mission, it's fun clattering around battling with the staff. Strength in numbers is so important."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 49 - November 2, 2015: World Trigger on break
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 50 - November 9, 2015: "Suwa Unit joins the battle in the app game Smash Borders!? Just how far will they go!"
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 51 - November 16, 2015: "The editor's Hokkaido souvenir was delicious. The one with a name like a Marvel Superhero."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 52 - November 21, 2015: World Trigger on break
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 53 - November 30, 2015: "I'm very sorry for going on break last week and next week as well. Just going to the hospital for a bit."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 1 - December 7, 2015: World Trigger on break
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 2 - December 14, 2015: "I'm sorry for going on break twice in one month. Hurry up and get better, my neck."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 3&4 - December 21, 2015: "This is late but volume 13 is now on sale. Thank you in advance."

Comments from 2016 Issues

 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 5&6 - January 4, 2016: "Happy New Year. Thank you in advance for your support this year." (trans: both of these are set phrases said as greetings for the new year.)
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 7 - January 18, 2016: "The character limit here has decreased by 10 and it feels like the difficulty has increased."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 8 - January 25, 2016: "The broken aerobike has been fixed. No more delays in slimming down."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 9 - February 1, 2016: "Even with the snow piling up, no playing in the snow. Is this what it means to be a grown-up..."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 10 - February 8, 2016: "I received a coffee maker anyway even though I couldn't attend the New Year party. I am indebted."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 11 - February 15, 2016: "The I heard about from my staff sounds interesting. Not that I have the time."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 12 - February 22, 2016: "' is so much fun!' says my manager..."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 13 - February 29, 2016: "Regarding the popularity poll matter, Horikoshi-san actually asked if it was OK to write that. So conscientious." (trans: A reference to the last issue where Horikoshi wrote in the author comments he was so happy to receive a vote from Ashihara for Iida in the Boku no Hero Academia character popularity poll.)
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 14 - March 7, 2016: "Volume 14 and the official databook are now on sale. If you please, by all means take a look."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 15 - March 14, 2016: "The new painkillers for my neck are working quite well, so I want to go on without breaks."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 16 - March 19, 2016: "There are a shortage of stock for the databook in some places, the plan is to reprint them around 23rd March."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 17 - March 28, 2016: "I'm sorry for how late this is, but thank you for the Valentine's Day chocolates."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 18 - April 4, 2016: "4 volumes of World Trigger can be read for free on Jump+. Those who haven't read it yet please by all means."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 19 - April 11, 2016: "Everyone on the anime staff and cast, thank you very much for the last year and a half."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 20 - April 18, 2016: "The anime that was scheduled for one year was extended to a year and a half. I am very grateful."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 21&22 - April 25, 2016: "BBF seems to be selling well for a databook, I am very thankful."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 23 - May 9, 2016: "To all those affected by the Kumamoto earthquake, my deepest sympathies."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 24 - May 16, 2016: "My younger sister gave birth to her first child. I am now an uncle too."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 25 - May 23, 2016: "My friend who moved to sent me udon noodles. Thank you."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 26 - May 30, 2016: "Thank you for 3 whole years. The commemoration popularity poll is in the entry ticket style this time, but if you have the time and 52 yen please by all means."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 27 - June 6, 2016: "Volume 15 is now on sale. Thank you in advance."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 28 - June 13, 2016: World Trigger on break
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 29 - June 20, 2016: "I'm sorry for going on break. The state of my neck had worsened."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 30 - June 27, 2016: "I received a folding bike for Utagawa's birthday. That's amazing, Utagawa."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 31 - July 4, 2016: "I received letters from overseas fans. Thank you."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 32 - July 11, 2016: "I will be having breaks in-between serialization again. I'm sorry."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 33 - July 18, 2016: World Trigger on break
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 34 - July 25, 2016: " is very interesting. I look forward to watching it every week."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 35 - August 1, 2016: "I've been busy this week and haven't seen yet."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 36&37 - August 8, 2016: "He was happy about Tsuyu-chan even though I arbitrarily decided to draw her. Horikoshi-san is very kind."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 38 - August 22, 2016: "BLEACH reaches completion. Thank you very much for all your hard work these 15 years, Kubo-sensei."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 39 - August 29, 2016: "Volume 16 goes on sale 2nd September. If you like by all means."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 40 - September 5, 2016: "One of the staff called interesting. Apparently it's interesting."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 41 - September 12, 2016: "My cellphone broke. It's rather inconvenient. I need to get it fixed."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 42 - September 17, 2016: "Once again I have been a witness to history. Thank you for all your hard work these 40 years."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 43 - September 26, 2016: "For some reason, I did a kanji test aimed at 3rd graders. I'm really happy I got 100%!"
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 44 - October 3, 2016: World Trigger on break
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 45 - October 8, 2016: "I changed cellphones and my address book was annihilated. Everyone I know, please give me your details."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 46 - October 17, 2016: "It seems World Trigger up to volume 4 will be free to read in Shueisha's AkiMan Festival between October 20th to November 2nd. Please by all means."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 47 - October 24, 2016: "In the wake of my phone, my PC also broke. What will break next?"
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 48 - October 31, 2016: "After my PC, my monitor has broken down. Now then, what's next?"
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 49 - November 7, 2016: "To all those affected by the Tottori earthquake, my deepest sympathies."

Comments from 2018 Issues

 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 48 - October 29, 2018: "I have managed to return. 5 more weeks in Jump. Thank you for having me."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 49 - November 5, 2018: "Horikoshi-san, Posuka-sensei, thank you for your comments in last week's issue! I'm so happy!"
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 50 - November 12, 2018: "Also thank you, Usazaki-sensei, for your comment in the last issue! Thank you for reading!"
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 51 - November 19, 2018: "Jump+ is hosting 100 chapters to be read for free, with 2 chapters released every day. For those who haven't read yet, please have a look."
 * Weekly Shōnen Jump Issue 52 - November 26, 2018: "Sorry it's happening at a weird spot, but the story will continue in Jump SQ. Thank you so much!"
 * Jump SQ Issue 1 - December 4, 2018:  "It has been decided that I will now be in Jump SQ. Sorry it's starting from the middle, I will do my best!"

Comments from 2019 Issues

 * Jump SQ Issue 2 - January 4, 2019: "I plan to go in 20-page increments for the foreseeable future. Aimoto-sensei, thank you for the comment in last month's issue!"
 * Jump SQ Issue 3 - February 4, 2019:  "I received so many New Year's cards. Thank you so much! Happy New Year to everyone!"
 * Jump SQ Issue 4 - March 4, 2019:  "I went in for a health check, and it seems I’m susceptible to suffering from gallstones. I was asked, 'Shall we remove your gallbladder?' Bye-bye, internal organ?"
 * Jump SQ Issue 5 - April 4, 2019: "It's only one chapter this month because I'm doing work on the next volume. Next month, it will only be one chapter because I'm having my gallbladder removed."
 * Jump SQ Issue 6 - May 2, 2019: "My gall bladder was safely removed. A bunch of stones were in it. My page counts for future chapters will depend on my recovery from the surgery."
 * Jump SQ Issue 8 - July 4, 2019: "Thank you to everyone who came to the World Trigger Collabo Cafe. It will continue until September in Nagoya and Fukuoka."
 * Jump SQ Issue 9 - August 3, 2019: "This month’s chapters are a little shorter. I was able to use the color art for the issue I missed on the bonus pencil board. Thank you!"
 * Jump SQ Issue 10 - September 4, 2019: "I’ve been playing  Super Mario Maker 2  during my time off. I even get my staff to play the stages I create. It’s so fun and brings back memories from when I was young!"
 * Jump SQ Issue 11 - October 4, 2019: "Next month I will be working on graphic novels, so there will only be one chapter. I’m sorry. Thank you for your support."
 * Jump SQ Issue 1 - December 4, 2019:“Sorry for last month. Seems that the worse the weather, the worse my neck feels. Low pressure is terrifying. Volume 21 is now on sale in Japan.”

Comments from 2020 Issues

 * Jump SQ Issue 2 - January 4, 2020: "I spent so much time on the color spread that I could only get one chapter done this month. Here’s to a great 2020!"
 * Jump SQ Issue 3 - February 4, 2020: "I won the photo stand in the My Hero popularity-poll raffle. (I didn’t cheat!) I think this is gonna be a good year!"
 * Jump SQ Issue 4 - March 4, 2020: "The PC I’ve been using for my work for years broke, so I’ve been using a subnotebook the last two months. I may have run out of luck."
 * Jump SQ Issue 5 - April 3, 2020: "I received so much chocolate and so many other gifts for Valentine’s Day again this year. Thank you so much! I’ll total up everything I got in the graphic novels."
 * Jump SQ Issue 6 - May 2, 2020: "My deepest condolences for the passing of Keiji Fujiwara. Thank you for your performance as Director Rindō."
 * Jump SQ Issue 7 - June 4, 2020: "Just like last month, with the working-at-home experiment ongoing, we only have one chapter. But I tried to make things seem better with extras like a color page."
 * Jump SQ Issue 10 - September 4, 2020: "Yoshida, the editor I’ve worked with since I moved to a different magazine, is now the editor in chief! Thank you so much for everything!"
 * Jump SQ Issue 11 - October 2, 2020: "Yui-san, who attended the Tezuka awards with me 11 years ago, is my new editor. It’s great to have you!"
 * Jump SQ Issue 12 - November 4, 2020: "Due to the condition of my neck, this month will once again be one chapter only. I’m so sorry."
 * Jump SQ Issue 1 - December 4, 2020: "Volume 23, which was scheduled to come out in Japan in December, will now hit stores in February. My apologies for the delay."

Comments from 2021 Issues

 * Jump SQ Issue 4 - March 4, 2021: "I am a man who gets sick at the worst times. Thank you for all the New Year cards, as well as the get-well letters and notes of concern and support."
 * Jump SQ Issue 6 - May 1, 2021: "These last few chapters have had so many characters crammed in that it caused a lot of wear. I’ll try to deal with it next time!"
 * Jump SQ Issue 7 - June 4, 2021: "Sorry I haven’t had a chance to say so yet, but thank you for watching the second season of the anime! Please look forward to the third season too!"
 * Jump SQ Issue 1 - December 3, 2021: "Volume 24 should be on sale in Japan now. It has a cool-looking belly band on it that looks like the start of a murder case. Take a look!"

Comments from 2022 Issues

 * Jump SQ Issue 3 - February 4, 2022: "The third season of the anime is now over. Thank you for watching it. Great work by the staff and actors!"
 * Jump SQ Issue 4 - March 4, 2022: "The low pressure is making my neck act up, so I only have one chapter for you this month. Congratulations on the end of Magu-chan!"
 * Jump SQ Issue 5 - April 4, 2022:" I wrote the blurb on the belly band of This Communication volume 6. Rokudai Sensei is a good person for okaying that comment."
 * Jump SQ Issue 7 - June 3, 2022:" I wrote the bellyband comments for the Japanese release of the last volume of Magu-chan: God of Destruction, which is on sale today. Are you sure it was okay for me to write it?! Please check it out!"