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Takeshi Obata
AuthorBooks · Second handSince 1969
Takeshi Obata is a Japanese manga artist that usually works as the illustrator in collaboration with a writer. He first gained international attention for Hikaru no Go (1999–2003) with Yumi Hotta, but is better known for Death Note (2003–2006) and Bakuman (2008–2012) with Tsugumi Ohba. Obata has mentored several well-known manga artists, including Nobuhiro Watsuki of Rurouni Kenshin fame, Black Cat creator Kentaro Yabuki, and Eyeshield 21 artist Yusuke Murata.
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Birth
1969
Death
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First book
1985
Years writing
41
Takeshi Obata was born in 1969 in the Japanese city of Niigata.
He is a renowned mangaka and illustrator with a prolific career spanning over 180 published works.
His artistic style has brought iconic stories like Death Note, Hikaru no Go, and Bakuman to life.
His technical mastery allows him to explore diverse genres, from fantasy to everyday drama.
Beyond his work as an illustrator, he has contributed to the creation of comics and graphic novels as a writer and artist.