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Keisuke Itagaki

*anese manga artist

Keisuke Itagaki (板垣恵介, Itagaki Keisuke, born April 4, 1957) is a *anese manga artist. He is best known for his martial arts series Grappler Baki (1991–1999) and its four sequels, which have sold over 75 million volumes. In 1996, he began working on Garōden, an original work by Baku Yumemakura. He has also collaborated on the series Garōden Boy.

Prior to becoming a manga artist, he served 5 years in the 1st Airborne Brigade of the *an Ground Self-Defense Force. During his service he practiced amateur boxing, and has competed in the National Sports Festival. He also holds a degree in Shorinji Kempo, which he has practiced since he was a teenager.

He is the father of Paru Itagaki, Beastars manga author.

Works

  • Make-Upper
  • Baki the Grappler (グラップラー刃牙, Gurappurā Baki, 1991–1999)
  • Baki (バキ, 1999–2005)
  • Baki Hanma (範馬刃牙, Hanma Baki, 2005–2012)
  • Baki-Dou (刃牙道, Baki Dō, 2014–2018)
  • Baki-Dou (バキ道, Baki Dō, 2018–present)
  • Garōden (餓狼伝), adaptation of the novel series
  • Garouden Boy (餓狼伝BOY, Garōden Boy, 2004), side story of the novel series
  • Tekken 5 (鉄拳5), Bruce Irvin's extra costume design

References

    External links

    • Keisuke Itagaki at Anime News Network's encyclopedia