Hiroyuki Takei
Hiroyuki Takei
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Hiroyuki Takei (武井宏之 Takei Hiroyuki) is a Japanese manga artist, best known as the creator of the manga and anime Shaman King. His brother, Hirofumi Takei (武井宏文) is also a manga-ka.
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Before launching his own series, Takei worked as an assistant to established manga artists including Tamakichi Sakura and Nobuhiro Watsuki. During his time with Watsuki, he worked alongside other notable artists such as Eiichiro Oda.
Takei earned an honorable mention at the 48th Tezuka Award for his short story titled Anna the Itako. He also received the Hop Step Award, which is specifically designated for new manga talent.
Takei partnered with the late Stan Lee to create the manga series Karakuri Dôji Ultimo. He has also collaborated with writer Hiromasa Mikami on the series Jumbor.