Name: Tatsuya Hiruta
Born: March 16, 1961 in Fukushima prefecture
Blood Type: B
Works:
Kotaro Makaritoru (1982)
Shin Kotaro Makaritoru Judo Hen (1995)
Kotaro Makaritoru L (2001)
Kotaro Makaritoru the Movie (1984)
Info: Formerly employed by Shueisha for Shounen Jump. In 1981, won the 27th annual Shounen Magazine for new manga artists. In 1986, won the Kodansha Storytelling Award for "Koutarou Makaritooru!" Produced Koutarou for Shounen Magazine regularly from 1982, in the #36 volume of the magazine. From 1995 to 2001, wrote "Shin Kotarou" (new koutarou). Continued in 2003 to the present writing "Kotarou L". Has been a mangaka for 18 years. In 1986, won the Kodansha Company's award for storytelling.

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