Since his immersion in the Manga universe when he was a teenager, Kono always has been fascinated by romantic comedies: Love Hina, I"s, To Love Ru... are all pieces that have inspired him over the years. After studies in the animation field where he learnt how to draw, he is ready to present the beginning of Soul Run, his own manga, as a tribute to some of his favorite tv shows, featuring crazy but deeply human characters.