is a Japanese

manga artist A manga artist, also known as a mangaka (), is a Cartoonist, comic artist who writes and/or illustrates manga. Most manga artists study at an art college or manga school or take on an apprenticeship with another artist before entering the indus ...

. He made his debut in 1971 under the pen name writing shōnen

manga are comics or graphic novels originating from Japan. Most manga conform to a style developed in Japan in the late 19th century, and the form has a long history in earlier Japanese art. The term is used in Japan to refer to both comics ...

, but he switched in the 1980s to seinen manga. He is best known for '' Natsuko's Sake'', which was adapted as a live-action television series. Oze won the 1986

Shogakukan Manga Award The is one of Japan's major manga are comics or graphic novels originating from Japan. Most manga conform to a style developed in Japan in the late 19th century, and the form has a long history in earlier Japanese art. The term is ...

for shōnen manga for '' Hatsukoi Scandal'' and ''Tobe! Jinrui II''.

Selected works

* (1978, 1 volume) * (1981–1986, 18 volumes) * (1986–1987, 7 volumes) - story by Masao Yajima * (1988–1991, 12 volumes) * (1992–1994, 7 volumes) * (1994–1997, 9 volumes) * (2001–2004, 8 volumes)

References

External links

Official Website
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at The Ultimate Manga Guide Manga artists from Kyoto Prefecture 1947 births Living people Artists from Kyoto {{manga-artist-stub