Interview: David Namisato
Did you know that David Namisato first started his comic strip, Life After the B.O.E, for the JETAA Toronto Newsletter? His widely popular comic, which has been taken up by multiple sites, is now available in book form. We catch up with David and talk about his time on JET, work as an illustrator, and future goals.
Q: To start at the beginning, what inspired you to go to Japan?
A: It really wasn’t inspiration. I was in the process of quitting animation school, and didn’t want to pursue a career in art anymore, so I was looking for something to switch to that would make use of my non-art skills. The JET CIR position seemed like a good fit.
Q: Let’s say someone creates a shiny time machine and you’re transported back to your first day in Japan. It’s 2002, you’re a fresh-faced CIR but you have all the experience that allowed you to create Life After the BOE. Anything you would do differently?