Masamasa Hirota, editor-in-chief of the watch magazine Chronos Japan, is the host of the radio show "BEST ISHIDA Presents Chronos Japan Tick Tock Talk♪" on TOKYO FM. This time, we will be introducing the after-talk from the episode featuring popular manga artist Kenshi Hirokane.
A popular manga artist's well-worn Rolex is cool
Masamasa Hirota, editor-in-chief of the watch magazine Chronos Japan, hosts the radio program "BEST ISHIDA Presents Chronos Japan Tick Tock Talk♪." The show features deep and passionate discussions with watch-loving guests. Through stories about their encounters with watches and their favorite watches, the show unravels the personalities and life stories of the guests.
This time, we will be reporting on the episode in which popular manga artist Hirokane Kenshi, who has created many hit works such as the "Shima Kosaku" series, "Kaji Ryusuke no Gi," and "Tasogare Ryuuseigun," appeared as a guest.
Hirokane's signature series, "Shima Kosaku," features several episodes involving watches. One of the most notable is the story of when Nakazawa Kiichi, the boss respected by the protagonist Shima Kosaku, becomes president. Nakazawa will now be working as the face of the company, and Oizumi Yusuke, the previous president, gave him a Corum watch, saying that he should dress appropriately for his position.
The manga also attracted attention when it was published in collaboration with Girard-Perregaux when the main character, Kosaku Shima, became president. Hirokane, who writes works that evoke a strong connection with watches, owns a variety of timepieces, including a Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date, a Cartier Tortue, a Girard-Perregaux 1945 Big Date, and a Franck Muller, all of which have a well-worn character.
Professor Hirokane calls these four watches his "buddies" and continues to wear them with care. He wears his watches even when sleeping, except when taking a bath, and his view of timepieces is a must-see.
BEST ISHIDA Presents Kronos Japan Edition Tick Tock Talk♪ Program Details
This program features Masamasa Hirota, editor-in-chief of the watch magazine Chronos Japan, engaging in deep and passionate discussions with guests about watches. Through stories about their first encounters with watches and their favorite watches, the program unravels the personalities and life stories of the guests.
The latest episode of the program can be viewed on radiko via the link below.
Program website:https://audee.jp/program/show/300005808
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