Keisuke Itagaki
Japanese manga artist (born 1957) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Keisuke Itagaki (Japanese: 板垣 恵介, Hepburn: Itagaki Keisuke, born April 4, 1957) is a Japanese manga artist. He is best known for his martial arts series Grappler Baki (1991–1999) and its four sequels, which have sold over 100 million volumes.[1] In 1996, he began working on Garōden, an original work by Baku Yumemakura. He has also collaborated on the series Garōden Boy.
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Keisuke Itagaki 板垣 恵介 | |
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Born | Hiroyuki Itagaki (1957-04-04) April 4, 1957 (age 67) Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan |
Area(s) | Manga artist |
Notable works | Grappler Baki |
Children | 3, including Paru Itagaki |
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Prior to becoming a manga artist, he served five years in the 1st Airborne Brigade of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force.[2] During his service he practiced amateur boxing, and has competed in the National Sports Festival. He also holds a degree in Shorinji Kempo, which he has practiced since he was a teenager.
He is the father of Paru Itagaki, Beastars manga author.[3]