Quotes by Stan Sakai

“A samurai should always be prepared for death - whether his own or someone elses”

“Kids just dont read any more. They spend much more time with video games. Its just hard to get kids to read anything. Book sales have dropped dramatically, too. I think 90% of the books are bought only by 5% of the US population.”

“I make my own limits which are drawn according to my own taste.”

“All my knowledge comes from research.”

“Its translated into about a dozen languages, ... but there has never been an American comic book that has made a dent in the Japanese market.”

“I do everything myself except coloring for the covers.”

“Thats how far back it goes.”

“Hes matured as a warrior and a person, Ive matured, too.”

“Most of my female characters tend to be very strong characters.”

I contemplate the bones for a while then turn away. I have work to do. Next year I will have an odako that is bigger, grander, more beautiful than anyone has ever seen. Next year.

A lot of my stories are inspired by Japanese folklore or literature or movies: Ive done stories based on Kabuki and Noh plays, and on Kurosawas Yojimbo movies.