Neal Yamamoto

@nealtoon

Neal Yamamoto is a curmudgeonly freelance artist of indeterminate age whose vaguely disturbing scribblin’s and scrivenin’s have been published in a variety of books, magazines and papers. His latest drawing book (Superhero Explosion: 60 Easy Lessons For Drawing Comics) can be found at your big-chain-monolithic-mega-bookstore and his upcoming visual journal/cartoon “My Name Is Neal” can be found...well, duh, here. Post comments about the ’toon here or email Neal at nealnyamamoto@gmail.com.

Updated July 2012

Stories from This Author

My Name is Neal

Journal Entry # 45(3?7): "Adventures in Yellow Face"

March 1, 2008 • Neal Yamamoto

A weekly visual journal/cartoon about an easily-annoyed fourth generation American of Japanese descent. This week, Neal finds his calling—as a movie critic! Check back every weekend for subsequent entries...

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Journal Entry # ?R2: "Turnabout is Fairplay..."

Feb. 23, 2008 • Neal Yamamoto

A weekly visual journal/cartoon about an easily-annoyed fourth generation American of Japanese descent. This week, what would Neal do if he was a Hollywood casting director? Check back every weekend for subsequent entries...

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Journal Entry # (X2+Y)?36=?: "Working Class Blues..."

Feb. 17, 2008 • Neal Yamamoto

A weekly visual journal/cartoon about an easily-annoyed fourth generation American of Japanese descent. Some of us were born to be a people person, and then there's Neal. Check back every weekend for subsequent entries...

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Journal Entry # 42.6: "Japanese Culinary Firsts"

Feb. 9, 2008 • Neal Yamamoto

A weekly visual journal/cartoon about an easily-annoyed fourth generation American of Japanese descent. Ever wonder about the origins of some Japanese foods? Read on and find out. Check back every weekend for subsequent entries...

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Journal Entry # 27-3: "I'm Turning Japanese..."

Feb. 2, 2008 • Neal Yamamoto

A weekly visual journal/cartoon about an easily-annoyed fourth generation American of Japanese descent. Neal shares his parents' disappointment over his J-school drop-out status. Check back every weekend for subsequent entries...

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Journal Entry #79: "Poverty Sucks"

Jan. 27, 2008 • Neal Yamamoto

A weekly visual journal/cartoon about an easily-annoyed fourth generation American of Japanese descent. Father knows best, even when we choose to ignore his words. Check back every weekend for subsequent entries...

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Journal Entry #56: "Panhandling for Fun and Profit"

Jan. 19, 2008 • Neal Yamamoto

A weekly visual journal/cartoon about an easily-annoyed fourth generation American of Japanese descent. This week, Neal shows that you don't need a home to have a home number. Check back every weekend for subsequent entries...

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Journal Entry #43AOZ: "Eye Exam"

Jan. 12, 2008 • Neal Yamamoto

A weekly visual journal/cartoon about an easily-annoyed fourth generation American of Japanese descent. Neal opens his friend's eyes to a stupid question. Check back every weekend for subsequent entries...

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Journal Entry #33X: "Not Nationality, But..."

Jan. 5, 2008 • Neal Yamamoto

A weekly visual journal/cartoon about an easily-annoyed fourth generation American of Japanese descent. According to some people, Neal speaks English "really good." Check back every weekend for subsequent entries...

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Journal Entry # 01/01/2008: "Anti-Resolutions..."

Dec. 28, 2007 • Neal Yamamoto

A weekly visual journal/cartoon about an easily-annoyed fourth generation American of Japanese descent. This week, Neal makes his "anti-resolutions" for the new year. Check back every weekend for subsequent entries...