Popular manga with quality stories that are loved by many readers is of course born from a talented professional manga writer and illustrator. They are usually known as mangaka.
Manga artists whose works are liked by many people will quickly gain popularity. Their figures are not only known in Japan, but throughout the world. Plus, if his manga manages to get a successful anime adaptation, then the mangaka’s name will become even bigger among fans.
Famous manga artists such as Eiichiro Oda, Akira Toriyama, and Masashi Kishimoto are very close to the minds of their loyal fans because their work never seems to get old. Moreover, the anime has managed to become a favorite of many people.
Below we introduce a number of famous manga artists of all time who have produced quality works. Who are they? Come on, check out the list!
10. Masashi Kishimoto
various sourcesMasashi Kishimoto has become known for his manga his legendary work, namely Naruto. One of the big 3 manga shounen This best has sold more than 250 million copies as of May 2019 during its publication from 1999 to 2014.
Not only the manga, anime adaptation Naruto is also considered one of the best ever. In fact, a sequel to the series is currently being released Naruto entitled Boruto, where the series focuses on the next generation of the main characters.
9. Akira Toriyama
Akira Toriyama’s photoNext, there is the great figure behind the franchise shounen Dragon Ball, namely Akira Toriyama, who just died in March 2024. Toriyama has been recognized as one manga artist most influential in the history of manga in Japan.
Manga Dragon Ball It has sold 260 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling manga of all time. Its popularity has been increasingly boosted thanks to the anime adaptation which is no less successful.
Before Dragon Ball, award-winning mangaka Shogakukan Manga Award This has written works that are no less great, namely Dr. Slump.
8. Takehiko Inoue
dock. Shueisha/Slam DunkReal name Takehiko Nariai, Takehiko Inoue is a manga artist born in 1967 from Okuchi, Japan. He is known for his 2 legendary manga titles, namely Slam Dunks And Vagabond. Both manga are included in the list of best-selling manga of all time.
Inoue truly deserves to be recognized as manga artist talented. He can produce quality works that each highlight a different theme, reflected in the series Slam Dunks whose focus is basketball as well Vagabond which explores the life of a great philosopher in history.
7. Hajime Isayama
attackontitan.fandom.comAttack on Titan may be Hajime Isayama’s first work, but the manga, which was first published in 2009 and finished in 2021, immediately succeeded in becoming one of the best-selling with sales reaching 140 million copies as of November 2023.
Manga shounen Attack on Titan even managed to lead Isayama to become an award winner Kodansha Manga Award in 2011.
After the anime adaptation was completed at the end of 2023, fans are eagerly awaiting the latest project from this 1986-born mangaka.
6. Yoshihiro Togashi
Various sourcesAnother famous mangaka is Yoshihiro Togashi, a character born in 1966 who is known for his series shounen Yu Yu Hakusho which was published in 1990-1994 as well Hunter x Hunter which was first published in 1998. Both manga are among the best-selling manga in history.
Hunter x Hunter is one of the most popular series ever. Unfortunately, considering that Togashi is no longer young and is prone to health problems, the manga often goes on hiatus.
Oh yes, Yoshihiro Togashi married a woman who also works as a teacher manga artist, you know! She is Naoko Takeuchi, that is author from Sailor Moon.
5. Naoki Urasawa
Manga Monster (obluda.fandom.com)Naoki Urasawa joins the ranks manga artist most popular which has succeeded in producing a number of quality works. Plus, this mangaka is truly multitalented. He is not only skilled at writing stories and creating eye-pleasing illustrations, but is also known as a great musician.
Some of the best manga that Urasawa has ever created include Monsters And 20th Century Boys. Apart from that, he also produces manga Pluto which become spin-off from the universe Astro Boy by Osamu Tezuka.
4. Junji Itou
dock. Shogakukan/UzumakiJunji Itou is very attached to his title as the maestro of Japanese horror manga, with some of his best works, namely Tomie (1987-2000), Uzumaki (1998-1999), until Gyo (2001-2002).
Itou’s manga is very distinctive with its absurd themes. The idea for the story itself was apparently inspired by Itou’s fear of death, war, insects, and other aspects that often appear in his work.
Junji Itou has been awarded the Eisnar Award in 2019 and 2021. The award is said to be as prestigious as the Oscars, but in the field of manga and comics.
3. Kentarou Miura
berrk.fandom.comNext there is Kentarou Miura who died in 2021 due to an illness he was suffering from. This mangaka is known for his series dark fantasy-his legendary, namely Berserk, which was first serialized in 1989.
Before working alone, Miura was an assistant to George Morikawa who was author Hajime no Ippo. The potential of Miura, who was only 18 years old at that time, was even recognized by Morikawa.
After Miura’s death, the project Berserk which had not been completed was continued by his friend.
2. Hirohiko Araki
jojowiki.comJoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is one of the most popular manga series which was released in 1987 and has sold more than 120 million copies to date, and Hirohiko Araki is the mangaka behind it.
Araki’s work is well known for its striking art style, especially when looking at the character designs that appear with it fashion Which eccentric. Even though it seems strange, fans never get tired of waiting updates This series has been going on for more than 3 decades.
1. Eiichiro Oda
(twitter.com/onepiecenetflix)In first place, there is Eiichiro Oda, the great mangaka behind the series Shounen One Piece which was first published in 1997. There are more than a thousand available chapters manga One Piece, but fans never get bored with the stories offered.
The reason is, Oda intelligently offers a different plot every time. Therefore, there will always be the introduction of new faces and the development of certain characters in line with new conflicts that must be resolved.
This makes fans continue to be curious and faithfully wait for what breakthroughs will happen next chapters which will come.
These are some of the most famous manga artists of all time who have produced the most popular works loved by fans. Who is your idol manga artist?
