Kiyohiko Azuma
| Kiyohiko Azuma | |
|---|---|
| Born |
May 27, 1968 Takasago, Hyogo, Japan |
| Other names | Jōji Jonokuchi |
| Occupation |
Manga creator Illustrator Character Designer |
| Years active | 1992-present |
| Known for | Azumanga Daioh and Yotsuba&! |
Kiyohiko Azuma (東清彦 or あずまきよひこ Azuma Kiyohiko, born May 27, 1968 in Takasago, Hyōgo Prefecture) is a Japanese manga author and artist. In his manga he writes under the hiragana form of his name, which has led some non-Japanese-speakers to confuse him for a woman (as they have mistaken the masculine ending -hiko for the feminine -ko). He used to use the pen name Jōji Jonokuchi (序ノ口譲二 Jonokuchi Jōji) in his H manga.[1] His most well-known work is Azumanga Daioh.[2] His current series is Yotsuba&!, which is serialized monthly in Dengeki Daioh magazine. Other works of his include dōjinshi titled A-ZONE (vol.0-8) involving characters from Neon Genesis Evangelion, Sailor Moon, Tenchi Muyo!, Battle Athletes Victory and Dragon Ball among others.
Azuma's style of art is easily recognizable, having distinguished itself from common shōjo and shōnen art styles in the 1990s. His most recent original works, Azumanga Daioh and Yotsuba&!, are both in the slice of life genre.
He graduated from Hyōgo Prefectural Kakogawa East High School in Kakogawa and Kobe Design University.
Works
Manga
- Inma no Ranbu (1997)
- Try! Try! Try! (1998–2001)
- Wallaby (1998–2000)
- Azumanga Daioh (1999–2002)
- Azumanga Ohdama (あずまんが大王 Azumanga Ōdama) (1999)
- Azumanga Daioh: Supplementary Lessons (あずまんが大王・補習編 Azumanga Daiô Hoshūhen) (2009)
- Yotsuba&! (2003-ongoing)
Anthologies
- Azumanga: Kiyohiko Azuma Anthology (あずまんが あずまきよひこ作品集 Azumanga: Azuma Kiyohiko Sakuhinshū) (1998)
- Azumanga 2: Kiyohiko Azuma Anthology (あずまんが2 あずまきよひこ作品集 Azumanga 2: Azuma Kiyohiko Sakuhinshū) (2001)
- Azumanga Recycle (あずまんがリサイクル Azumanga Risaikuru) (2001)
Character Designs
- Mai Maino (舞野舞), a character from Queen of Duelists: Sidestory α+ (クイーン・オブ・デュエリスト外伝α＋ Kuīn obu Dyuerisuto Gaiden α＋) (video game, for adults, 1994) *debut
- MILLION FEVER (1994 video game)
- Hikaru's Exchange (ひかるEXCHANGE Hikaru Exchange) (video game, for adults)
- Magical Play (2001–2002 anime)
Illustrations
- Leaf Fight TCG (as one of main painters)
- Aquarian Age TCG
Notes
- ↑ "It's not *zu*nga! Not A*man**! We received some Joji Jonokuchi.". Mandarake (in Japanese). Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ Aoki, Deb. "Yotsuba&! by Kiyohiko Azuma – Yotsuba to! Manga Profile and Story Summary". About.com. Retrieved 15 March 2010.
His most well-known work is Azumanga Daioh
External links
Official Sites
- (Japanese) azumakiyohiko.com; Kiyohiko Azuma's personal website
- (Japanese) Yotsuba Studio; Kiyohiko Azuma's studio website
Other
- Kiyohiko Azuma at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
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