Hirohiko Araki ​

Hirohiko Araki is a Japanese manga artist and writer. He is best known for his long-running series "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure", which was first published in Weekly Shōnen Jump in 1987 and has been in serialized in various magazines ever since. This series has been a massive cultural phenomenon in Japan, inspiring multiple anime series, video games, and fashion lines.

Quick Facts ​

• Known for his works of manga, including JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series.
• His manga have been translated into English, Italian, French, and other languages.
• JoJo's Bizarre Adventure has been adapted into several anime series.
• Has sold over 100 million copies of his work.
• Is known for his striking art and plots, and is a major influence in the manga industry.

Background ​

Araki was born in 1960 in Sendai, Japan. He showcased a keen interest in drawing from an early age, and was particularly inspired by the French cartoon, "Les Mystères de Paris". He moved to Tokyo after high school where he began making manga. His first manga, "Buso Poker," was published in 1980 when he was only 20. Araki's breakout hit came in 1987 with the publication of "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure," a manga series that has been continuously serialized for more than three decades. The uniquely styled supernatural adventure has been extraordinarily popular, inspiring numerous adaptations, including anime, novels, and video games. Despite his wide fame and long career, Araki is known for being highly private about his personal life.

Writing Style and Impact ​

Araki's work is characterized by its colorful, detailed and distinctive art style, complex plotting, unique and bizarre characters, and thematic exploration of fate and humanity. His writing often intertwines elements of horror, fantasy, and action, and is known for its unpredictable and epic storylines. As the creator of the highly influential manga series, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, his work has been pivotal in shaping the landscape of manga and anime.

Notable Works ​

• JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series (1987-present)
• Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan (1997-2020)
• The Lives of Eccentrics (2002-2003)
• Daab's Adventure (2007)