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, tax policies, and corruption scandals.
• 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.
• ISBN: 9784808311032.
Summary
Tokyo Shimbun’s political manga series by Masaaki Sato, known for its sharp and humorous take on domestic and international politics, has released a new compilation, ‘One Laugh, Two Cuts 2.’ This collection spans from the end of the Suga administration to July 2024, covering key events like the Ukraine war, inflation crises, and political scandals under the Kishida Cabinet. The book includes 100 selected works, caricatures, and evaluations of 21 prime ministers, offering a satirical yet insightful perspective on Japan’s political landscape. Priced at 1,540 yen, it features commentary by Tatsuki Kanai and is available in full color.
