Keep the Channel as it is!
Sasaki Noriko
- Mangaka
- Sasaki Noriko
- First published
- 2008
- Status
- Completed
- Original language
- Japanese
- Genres
- Comedy · Drama · Slice of Life
- Content rating
- Safe
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Where it came from
Keep the Channel as it is! (Channel wa sono mama!) was written and illustrated by Noriko Sasaki and originally serialized in the manga magazine Big Spirits from 2008 to 2013. The series was created to offer a satirical and humorous look at the frantic, high-pressure environment of a local television station in Sapporo, Hokkaido. Sasaki drew upon her own observations of broadcast journalism to craft a narrative centered on the clumsy but optimistic protagonist Hanako Yukimaru, aiming to highlight the absurdities of news production through a blend of workplace comedy and character-driven storytelling.
The series was well-received for its authentic portrayal of the Japanese media industry and its lighthearted approach to the challenges faced by young media professionals. Sasaki's distinct artistic style—characterized by expressive, slightly exaggerated features—complements the chaotic tone of the newsroom setting. Following its success, the manga was adapted into a television drama series in 2019, which further solidified the work's reputation as a quintessential example of the 'workplace manga' genre that balances technical industry detail with accessible human experiences.
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