Takeshi Okano

Takeshi Okano (岡野 剛, Okano Takeshi; born May 9, 1967) is a Japanese manga artist known both for his own works as well as being the collaborative artist with manga writers such as Shou Makura and Tatsuya Hamazaki. His most notable work has been Jigoku Sensei Nūbē which has adapted into an anime series.

Takeshi Okano 岡野 剛
Born	(1967-05-09) May 9, 1967 (age 58) Kashiwa, Chiba, Japan
Area	Manga artist
Pseudonym	Takeshi Nomura (のむら剛)
Notable works	Jigoku Sensei Nūbē
Collaborators	Shou Makura
Awards	28th Akatsuka Award (AT Lady!)

Works

• AT Lady! (1989–1990)
• Jigoku Sensei Nūbē (1993–1999, with Shou Makura)
• Tsurikkies Pintarou (2000, with Shou Makura)
• Magician² (2001)
• Gedou the Unidentified Mysterious Boy (2004–2005)
• Digimon Next (2006–2008, with Tatsuya Hamazaki)
• Izuna the Spiritual Medium (ongoing, with Shou Makura)^[1]