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Celsys supports Kodansha's “Mission: SPACE COMIC,” humanity's first attempt to draw a comic in space.
This mission utilizes the Kibo paid program (*1) provided by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) for the Japanese Experiment Module “Kibo” on the International Space Station (ISS), and seeks to demonstrate remote drawing in space using the robotic arm installed inside Kibo.
This project is a special initiative by Kodansha leading up to the release of the final volume of the manga
Space Brothers, which has been loved by many fans for around 18 years since it was first published. It brings together the efforts of many companies, and Celsys is providing technical support with the illustration, comic, webtoon, and animation app Clip Studio Paint.
(*1) Kibo's paid utilization program：https://humans-in-space.jaxa.jp/kibouser/provide/more/
For more information on this project and comments from cooperating companies, see here (Japanese only):
https://morning.kodansha.co.jp/spacecomic/
Project overview and background
In this project, brushstroke data created in Clip Studio Paint by Chuya Koyama, the author of
Space Brothers, will be transmitted to a robotic arm in the International Space Station to bring to fruition the first ever comic created in space. The completed video work will be released on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
This collaboration was made possible because Chuya Koyama regularly uses Clip Studio Paint as his primary drawing tool, and because of the recognition of Celsys' proprietary graphics technology accumulated over more than 30 years.
About Space Brothers
https://kodansha.us/series/space-brothers/
Space Brothers is a manga by Chuya Koyama, first serialized in Kodansha's Morning magazine in 2007. It follows the story of two brothers, Nanba Mutta and Nanba Hibito, as they chase their dream of becoming astronauts. In 2011,
Space Brothers won the general category at both the 56th Shogakukan Manga Award and the 35th Kodansha Manga Award. Over the years, the series has become a massive phenomenon with more than 35 million copies sold, inspiring both an anime and a live-action film adaptation. The manga serialization closed its 18-year run in June 2026, with the final volume (volume 46) scheduled for sale in July of the same year.
About Clip Studio Paint
Clip Studio Paint is the drawing app used by over 60 million people (*) worldwide. Known for its natural drawing feel and powerful features, Clip Studio Paint is loved by illustrators, comic artists, webtoon creators, and animators alike. The app is available on iPad, Android, Windows, macOS, and iPhone, providing access to professional tools for all creators from beginners to industry professionals.
Clip Studio Paint official site:
https://www.clipstudio.net/
X:
https://x.com/clipstudiopaint
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/CLIPSTUDIOPAINTchannel
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/clipstudioofficial/
TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@clipstudioofficial
* Includes free trial users and downloads of the iPad, iPhone, Galaxy, Android, and Chromebook versions.
About CELSYS, Inc.
In the expanding creator economy surrounding digital content, Celsys provides tools including Clip Studio Paint that empower creators, alongside service platforms that will act as a new avenue for artistic pursuits. We strive for a more vibrant world where everyone’s passions are connected, offering total support to creators around the world through each part of their “creator journey”.
https://www.celsys.com/en/
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Celsys Media Relations: press@celsys.com
