Key Facts
• Tokyo Shimbun publishes Masaaki Sato’s political manga every Wednesday and Sunday.
• ‘One Laugh, Two Cuts 2’ features 100 selected works from 2021 to July 2024.
• The manga humorously critiques the Kishida Cabinet’s three years of struggles.
• Topics include the Ukraine war, inflation, and political scandals from 2022 to 2024.
• The book includes caricatures and evaluations of 21 Japanese prime ministers.
• Masaaki Sato, born in 1949, is an award-winning satirical manga artist.
• The book is priced at 1,540 yen (1,400 yen + 10% tax), with 128 full-color pages.
• Commentary by Tatsuki Kanai, former Tokyo Shimbun editor-in-chief, is included.
Summary
Tokyo Shimbun has released ‘One Laugh, Two Cuts 2,’ a collection of political manga by Masaaki Sato. Known for his sharp and humorous take on domestic and international politics, Sato’s work spans from the end of the Suga administration to the Kishida Cabinet’s challenges, including inflation, the Ukraine war, and political scandals. The book features 100 selected works, caricatures, and evaluations of 21 prime ministers, with commentary by Tatsuki Kanai. Priced at 1,540 yen, the 128-page full-color book offers a satirical yet insightful look at Japan’s political landscape.
