is a Japanese manga artist. He is best known for his works Kenkō Zenrakei Suieibu Umishō and Sankarea: Undying Love, both of which were adapted into anime television series. Works (2000–2002, serialized in Young Magazine Uppers, Kodansha) (2002–2004, serialized in Uppers, Kodansha) Concerto (2005-2011, short stories serialized in Young Animal, Hakusensha) (2006–2008, serialized in Weekly Shonen Magazine, Kodansha) Love Fool (2009, one-shot published in Tsubomi volume 1, Hobunsha) (2009-2014, serialized in Bessatsu Shōnen Magazine, Kodansha) Kaijū-iro no Shima (かいじゅう色の島, Monster-Colored Island) (2018–present, Young Dragon Age, Fujimi Shobo) References External links Official website 1977 births Living people Manga artists from Mie Prefecture People from Mie Prefecture