The Manga Bible: A Global Bestseller
over 1 million copies sold worldwide
The Manga Bible is Siku’s groundbreaking work — a powerful 200-page manga adaptation that brings the entire Bible to life, from Genesis to Revelation.
Released in 2007, this pioneering graphic novel retells the story of God’s relationship with His people through dynamic manga-style artwork. It covers key moments from the creation of the world, the history of Israel, the life of Jesus, His death and resurrection, and the birth of the early church.
With over 1 million copies sold worldwide and translations in multiple languages, The Manga Bible remains one of the most influential Christian manga titles ever created.
From BBC to The New York Times, The Seattle Times, Reuters, Church Times and Bible Gateway, Siku’s work has been featured in media around the world
Media & Press
Broadcast Appearances
Siku has appeared on numerous national UK television and radio programs, bringing his unique blend of comic artistry, theology, and music to mainstream audiences across the country.
From youth-oriented breakfast shows to flagship Christian and documentary programs, Siku has used his platform to explore the powerful intersection of faith, art, and visual storytelling.
Notable Appearances Include:
- Channel 4’s The Big Breakfast — Introduced his comic-book and manga work to a wide mainstream audience.
- BBC’s Songs of Praise — Reflected on how art and images can make the Bible more accessible.
- BBC Radio 4’s Sunday Worship — Contributed as both artist and theologian.
- BBC Radio 4’s Daily Service — Appeared multiple times as a presenter.
- BBC Radio 4’s At the Foot of the Cross (2017) — Wrote and contributed to an original Easter opera retelling Jesus’s final hours.
He has also featured on other major UK shows, including programs hosted by Chris Moyles (Channel 5), as well as religion and current affairs slots on ITV and Channel 4, particularly around the launch of The Manga Bible.
Print & Online Features – UK & International
Siku’s work has attracted attention from both church and mainstream media around the world, especially through the international success of The Manga Bible: From Genesis to Revelation. His interviews explore his journey from 2000AD and superhero comics to graphic retellings of Scripture for a global audience.
United Kingdom
- Church Times – “Interview: Siku, artist, theologian, musician” (2016), a wide‑ranging conversation about his faith, art, and the impact of manga on Western culture.
- The Times (UK) – coverage linked to his Radio 4 Easter opera, highlighting him as “the illustrator behind the Manga Bible” for a broad UK readership.
United States & International
- The New York Times – “The Bible as Graphic Novel, With a Samurai Stranger” (2008), profiling Siku and The Manga Bible, and presenting his vision of Jesus as a disruptive, samurai‑like figure.
- The Seattle Times – “Bible as novel; Jesus as samurai” (2008), exploring how his manga adaptation reshapes familiar Bible stories for a new generation of readers.
- Reuters – “Bible, Shakespeare get Japanese manga treatment,” situating The Manga Bible within a wider global trend of classic texts being reimagined in manga form.
Global Christian Media
- Bible Gateway (international) – “‘Art Speaks of Christ’: Interview with Bestselling Bible Illustrator Siku” (2025), focusing on his graphic Bible Bible Origins: The Underground Story and his conviction that art can draw people to Christ.
- Additional features and reviews in Christian and comics media have appeared in print and online, reflecting the book’s reach in both English‑speaking and international markets.
The Manga Bible: A Global Bestseller
Experience one of the most successful Christian manga titles ever made.