Keisuke Itagaki
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Keisuke Itagaki | |
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Born | Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan |
April 4, 1957
Nationality | Japanese |
Occupation | Manga artist |
Known for | Grappler Baki |
Website | Official website |
Keisuke Itagaki (板垣恵介 Itagaki Keisuke?, born April 4, 1957) is a Japanese manga artist. He is best known for his martial arts series Grappler Baki (1991-1999), and its three sequels. In 1996, he began working on Garouden, an original work by Baku Yumemakura. He has also collaborated on the series Garouden Boy.
Prior to becoming a manga artist, he served 5 years in the 1st Airborne Brigade of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force.[1] 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.
Works
- Grappler Baki (グラップラー刃牙 Gurappurā Baki?)
- Baki (バキ Baki?)
- Baki Hanma (範馬刃牙 Hanma Baki?)
- Baki-Dou
- Garouden (餓狼伝?), illustrations
- Tekken 5 (鉄拳5?), Bruce Irvin's extra costume design
References
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