Aided by VIZ Media editor and translator Andy Nakatani, Takehiko Inoue spoke briefly to the assembled press and guests about his mural.
"Why did I do this? 1) It's a lot of fun and 2) I really want my manga to be a success in America," said Inoue. "I'd like to continue to have a one to one relationship with my readers through my manga and I ask for your support."