Masahiro Sakurai is now known as a world-class game creator. The starting point of his brilliant career is depicted in this manga as a “game-loving boy.” In his childhood, young Sakurai, fascinated by the world of games, wondered “why is it so interesting?” and “how is it made?”, and took a step toward trying to make them with his own hands. This pure motivation is portrayed exactly as his “origin,” and the structure allows one to feel the human growth behind game creation. As you read, memories of those days when you were absorbed in chasing something naturally come back to life.

Few people do not know the name “Kirby of the Stars,” but the trial and error leading to its birth and the thought process reaching the goal of “creating a character loved by everyone” is content that will make you slap your knees in agreement. In the following chapters, the story tells how the innovative game “Super Smash Bros.” was born, drawing the reader into the reality of creation where ideas and passion collide, rather than it just being a story of development. Both were born from the conviction of “wanting to make games more fun,” and this reaches the heart as a story rather than just words.

One of the moments when Mr. Sakurai made a major decision was the establishment of Sora Ltd. Choosing not to follow the path of belonging to a corporation, he set up his own studio to pursue free ideas and ideal game creation. Behind this were his convictions as a creator, bonds with colleagues, and a strong determination to “create games under my own responsibility.” The manga carefully depicts the conflicts and distress leading up to that decision, and the theme of “what is my work?”, which applies to any profession, emerges.

The charm of this work lies in the fact that it is not simply a success story of a famous person, but follows the figure of Mr. Sakurai as an individual. Changes in the game industry, encounters and partings with colleagues, production sites where trial and error are repeated, and the “sincere attitude” and “never-give-up heart” nurtured while overcoming all of these. It possesses a universal power that readers can empathize with, regardless of their profession. In particular, the depiction regarding the interaction with Satoru Iwata is one of the heart-wrenching scenes. It quietly but deeply teaches how “work” and “trust” are connected.

This manga is not intended only for those who aspire to the game industry. It depicts the “attitude of approaching things with passion” and “the strength to give form without giving up” that apply to any occupation, giving energy to the reader's heart. Additionally, because Mr. Sakurai himself supervised it, it is faithful to the facts without unnecessary dramatization, conveying his true-to-life image. Because the content is “conveyed” through emotions rather than just knowledge, the afterglow after reading is deep, making it a work you will want to turn the pages of again.