is a Japanese manga artist, most famous for his characterizations and stories set in the world of Tenchi Muyo!. Okuda got his start as a doujinshi artist before debuting professionally, studying under Nobuteru Yūki and Yutaka Izubuchi. His collection of Tenchi-related works spans eleven years, beginning with "No Need for Tenchi!" in 1994 before finishing its run as "The All-New Tenchi Muyō!" ("Shin Tenchi Muyō!") in late 2005. "Tenchi, Heaven Forbid! G...", a collection of seventy-four yonkoma comics drawn during the course of six years for Pioneer LDC's monthly fan club letter, was later released by VIZ Media as "Tenchi Muyō: Sasami Stories", bundled along with previously published material featuring the Sasami character. Works (1990) No Need for Tenchi! (1994–2000) The All-New Tenchi Muyō! (2000–2005) Tenchi Muyō! Sasami Stories (2002) Tenchi, Heaven Forbid! G... (1994–2000) Detatoko Princess (1994–1999) (1999-2001) Nanana's Buried Treasure (2012-2013) References External links Hitoshi Okuda manga works at Media Arts Database Tenchi Muyo! Living people 1963 births Manga artists from Akita Prefecture People from Daisen, Akita Komazawa University alumni