Tsutomu Takahashi | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1965-09-20)September 20, 1965 (age 59) Tokyo, Japan |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Occupation | Manga artist |
| Known for | Ice Blade,Blue Heaven,Skyhigh |
| Website | Official Site |
Tsutomu Takahashi (高橋 ツトム,Takahashi Tsutomu), born on September 20, 1965, inTokyo,Japan, is a Japanesemanga artist, who is well known for his mangaJiraishin. As of March 2006, he is married and has one child. His alias is Ichigo Nekota.
He began his involvement in manga with the creation ofJiraishin, serialized inAfternoon magazine and published byKodansha, which made him a popular icon in Japan from 1992 to 1999. In late 1999, he published a single manga volume calledALIVE, published by Shueisha. Shortly afterward, he publishedTetsuwan Girl, also carried by Kodansha.
Takahashi was a guest lecturer atRitsumeikan University in 1998, giving a talk on "Expression." Many students and teachers noted that he was well-liked and popular due to his sense of humor and looks. His formerassistant wasTsutomu Nihei, who went on to create the mangaBLAME!.[1][2][3] Takahashi's travels to theUnited States, particularlyNew York City, enabled him to create scenes inJiraishin that includedEnglish conversations. His travels also influenced him to make Kyoya, Eriko, and otherJiraishin characters speak fluent English.[4]
Takahashi provided the cover art forGalneryus' 2017 albumUltimate Sacrifice.[5]
