Kiyohiko Azuma (æ±æ¸…彦 or ã‚ãšã¾ãよã²ã", Azuma Kiyohiko, born May 27, 1968 in Takasago, HyÅgo 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 JÅji Jonokuchi (åºãƒŽå£è²äºŒ, Jonokuchi JÅji) in his H manga. His most well-known work is Azumanga Daioh. His current series is Yotsuba&!, which is serialized monthly in Dengeki Daioh magazine. Other works of his include dÅjinshi 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 shÅjo and shÅnen 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 HyÅgo Prefectural Kakogawa East High School in Kakogawa and Kobe Design University.
Works
Manga
- Inma no Ranbu (1997)
- Try! Try! Try! (1998â€"2001)
- Wallaby (1998â€"2000)
- Azumanga Daioh (1999â€"2002)
- Azumanga Ohdama (ã‚ãšã¾ã‚"ãŒå¤§çŽ‹, Azumanga ÅŒdama) (1999)
- Azumanga Daioh: Supplementary Lessons (ã‚ãšã¾ã‚"ãŒå¤§çŽ‹ãƒ»è£œç¿'ç·¨, Azumanga Daiô HoshÅ«hen) (2009)
- Yotsuba&! (2003-ongoing)
Anthologies
- Azumanga: Kiyohiko Azuma Anthology (ã‚ãšã¾ã‚"㌠ã‚ãšã¾ãよã²ã"作å"集, Azumanga: Azuma Kiyohiko SakuhinshÅ«) (1998)
- Azumanga 2: Kiyohiko Azuma Anthology (ã‚ãšã¾ã‚"ãŒ2 ã‚ãšã¾ãよã²ã"作å"集, Azumanga 2: Azuma Kiyohiko SakuhinshÅ«) (2001)
- Azumanga Recycle (ã‚ãšã¾ã‚"ãŒãƒªã‚µã‚¤ã‚¯ãƒ«, 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ä¼Î±ï¼‹, KuÄ«n obu Dyuerisuto Gaiden α＋) (video game, for adults, 1994) *debut
- MILLION FEVER (1994 video game)
- Hikaru's Exchange (ã²ã‹ã‚‹EXCHANGE, Hikaru Exchange) (video game, for adults)
- Magical Play (2001â€"2002 anime)
Illustrations
- Leaf Fight TCG (as one of main painters)
- Aquarian Age TCG
Notes
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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