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A critically acclaimed mangaka, noted for psychological storytelling and well-rounded characters which defy and subvert many anime and manga tropes. Writes extremely good suspense, but is not solely limited to the thriller genre. Excellent, detailed artwork, notable for [[Cast of Snowflakes|Casts Of Snowflakes]] (within a single manga, at any rate, as he is also one of the most prolific users of the [[Reused Character Design]] concept since his idol, [[Osamu Tezuka]]). Also has an affinity for [[Jigsaw Puzzle Plot|Jigsaw Puzzle Plots]], often introducing new characters and plot points [[Chekhov's Gun|long before]] revealing their significance. [[Arson Murder and Jaywalking|And big noses.]]

Also notable for writing complex, fleshed out, and realistic characters even when they are based on himself, and for a tendency to have his major characters' names begin with the sound K.

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=== Major series he's worked on: ===

* [[Yawara]] (1986-1993)
* [[Master Keaton]] (1988-1994)
* [[Happy (Manga)|Happy]]! (1993-1999)
* [[Monster (Anime)|Monster]] (1994-2001)
* [[Twentieth Century Boys]] (2000-2006)
* [[Pluto]] (2003-2009)
* [[Billy Bat]] (2008- )

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