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On Thursday April 14, 2016, a devastating magnitude 6.2 earthquake hit Kumamoto Prefecture’s Kumamoto City, which was then followed by several aftershocks and a magnitude 7.0 earthquake on the 16th. In response to this, a surge of support has been seen from every corner of the world. Needless to say, Japan’s manga artists are quick to join in the support!
Kumamoto Prefecture’s mascot is Kumamon. This cute black bear was created in 2010 and became an instant favorite, going as far as being voted one of the top mascots in the country in 2011. Kumamon is now a part of an effort to show support and love for Kumamoto through the hashtag くまモン頑張れ絵, or “Stay Strong Kumamon Pictures.”
Some of the most popular manga artists out there have released sweet illustrations of Kumamon with this hashtag. Stay strong, everyone!
Quietly cheering you on. - Tera (Terajima Yuji - Daiya no Ace)
静かに応援してます(寺)https://twitter.com/hashtag/%E3%81%8F%E3%81%BE%E3%83%A2%E3%83%B3%E9%A0%91%E5%BC%B5%E3%82%8C%E7%B5%B5?src=hash">#くまモン頑張れ絵 https://t.co/JSGWf04LPM">pic.twitter.com/JSGWf04LPM
— ダイヤのA (@diaace_official) https://twitter.com/diaace_official/status/721319314242965504">April 16, 2016
I think things have quieted down, but please stay strong!! (Tsukiyama Kaya, The Knight in the Area)
不安な夜をお過ごしだと思いますが、頑張ってください！！https://twitter.com/hashtag/%E3%81%8F%E3%81%BE%E3%83%A2%E3%83%B3%E9%A0%91%E5%BC%B5%E3%82%8C%E7%B5%B5?src=hash">#くまモン頑張れ絵 https://t.co/14j7IvxZQc">pic.twitter.com/14j7IvxZQc
— 月山可也 (@tsukiyaman) https://twitter.com/tsukiyaman/status/721320828126662656">April 16, 2016
(Mashima Hiro, Fairy Tail)
https://twitter.com/hashtag/%E3%81%8F%E3%81%BE%E3%83%A2%E3%83%B3%E9%A0%91%E5%BC%B5%E3%82%8C%E7%B5%B5?src=hash">#くまモン頑張れ絵 https://t.co/wHMY27fJnW">pic.twitter.com/wHMY27fJnW
— 真島ヒロ (@hiro_mashima) https://twitter.com/hiro_mashima/status/721317115668529152">April 16, 2016
May you have peaceful nights soon. (Sakurakouji Kanoko, Black Bird)
早く不安な夜が明けますようにhttps://twitter.com/hashtag/%E3%81%8F%E3%81%BE%E3%83%A2%E3%83%B3%E9%A0%91%E5%BC%B5%E3%82%8C%E7%B5%B5?src=hash">#くまモン頑張れ絵 https://t.co/aV3EruU0iQ">pic.twitter.com/aV3EruU0iQ
— 桜小路かのこ (@sakurakouji_k) https://twitter.com/sakurakouji_k/status/721323275482075136">April 16, 2016
Sorry about all of the [posts], I added the hashtag (>_<) (Kisaki Takashi, Zombie Men)
https://twitter.com/hashtag/%E3%81%8F%E3%81%BE%E3%83%A2%E3%83%B3%E9%A0%91%E5%BC%B5%E3%82%8C%E7%B5%B5?src=hash">#くまモン頑張れ絵 何度もすみません、ハッシュタグつけました(>_<) https://t.co/JMIocN03tD">pic.twitter.com/JMIocN03tD
— 樹崎 聖 カタルシスプラン (@saintkisaki) https://twitter.com/saintkisaki/status/721287283983298560">April 16, 2016
It’s okay to do what you can. (Seo Kouji, Fuuka)
自分にできることをやればいいと思います。https://twitter.com/hashtag/%E3%81%8F%E3%81%BE%E3%83%A2%E3%83%B3%E9%A0%91%E5%BC%B5%E3%82%8C%E7%B5%B5?src=hash">#くまモン頑張れ絵 https://t.co/Og9xFMhVmn">pic.twitter.com/Og9xFMhVmn
— 瀬尾公治 (@seokouji) https://twitter.com/seokouji/status/721329602501550080">April 16, 2016
(Yoshikawa Miki, Yamada-kun and the 7 Witches)
https://twitter.com/hashtag/%E3%81%8F%E3%81%BE%E3%83%A2%E3%83%B3%E9%A0%91%E5%BC%B5%E3%82%8C%E7%B5%B5?src=hash">#くまモン頑張れ絵 https://t.co/4WVhdSkAIV">pic.twitter.com/4WVhdSkAIV
— 吉河美希 (@YoshikawaMiki) https://twitter.com/YoshikawaMiki/status/721328074680197122">April 16, 2016
Supporting you “Like the Wind”~~! (Chiba Tetsuya, Ashita no Joe)
https://twitter.com/hashtag/%E3%81%8F%E3%81%BE%E3%83%A2%E3%83%B3%E9%A0%91%E5%BC%B5%E3%82%8C%E7%B5%B5?src=hash">#くまモン頑張れ絵 「風のように」も応援してるよ～～！ https://t.co/WqP6dPz9Wk">pic.twitter.com/WqP6dPz9Wk
— ちばてつや「風のように」アニメ公式 (@kazenoyouni_pj) https://twitter.com/kazenoyouni_pj/status/721324519109988352">April 16, 2016
Please stay strong!! (Morikawa George, Hajime no Ippo)
https://twitter.com/hashtag/%E3%81%8F%E3%81%BE%E3%83%A2%E3%83%B3%E9%A0%91%E5%BC%B5%E3%82%8C%E7%B5%B5?src=hash">#くまモン頑張れ絵
— 森川ジョージ (@WANPOWANWAN) https://twitter.com/WANPOWANWAN/status/721288880092160000">April 16, 2016
「頑張って下さい！！」 https://t.co/dFXpZIQh0K">pic.twitter.com/dFXpZIQh0K
*From a Fukuoka manga artist. While drawing this, I was listening to → BRON-K feat. NORIKIYO - “Paper, Paper…” (※I removed the hashtag, but I hope everyone understands that my intentions are the same as other artists.) (Ishida Sui, Tokyo Ghoul)
福岡の漫画家より。
— 石田スイ (@sotonami) https://twitter.com/sotonami/status/721828084786208768">April 17, 2016
聴きながら描きました→BRON-K feat.NORIKIYO-「Paper,Paper...」
（※ハッシュタグはあえて外させて頂いておりますが、先生方と志は違わないとご理解頂ければ幸いです。） https://t.co/oyqFAeaGLx">pic.twitter.com/oyqFAeaGLx
I’m sending my heartfelt condolences to the victims of these Kyushu earthquakes. I pray that your lives will return to normal as quickly as possible. (Furudate Haruichi, Haikyuu)
この度の九州地方での地震により被災された方々に、心よりお見舞い申し上げます。１日でも早く、皆様が平穏な日々に戻られます事をお祈りしております。 https://t.co/xYKyZblIvT">pic.twitter.com/xYKyZblIvT
— ハイキュー!!.com (@haikyu_com) https://twitter.com/haikyu_com/status/721624832572403712">April 17, 2016
Let us pray for all those who have been struck by disaster this week, and may the art and the encouraging tweets provide a solace for everyone. Kumamon, 頑張れ!