is a Japanese manga artist. He was an assistant of Yoshio Sawai, the manga artist of Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo. He wrote and illustrated the manga series ', Assassination Classroom, and The Elusive Samurai.
In 2000, with "Rubbing Dead" (an unknown manga), he won the fascinating manga award at the 51st manga festival, judged by the public who were surprised by the drawing style.
' was originally serialized in Shueisha's manga magazine Weekly Shà Ânen Jump from February 2005 to April 2009, with its chapters collected in 23 (bound volumes). A 25-episode anime television series directed by Hiroshi Kà Âjina and animated by Madhouse was originally broadcast on Nippon Television from October 2007 to March 2008. In 2011, the anime series was licensed by Viz Media and uploaded to the company's website. Neuro: Supernatural Detective has spawned a light novel, two audio albums, two video games, and other merchandise.
From 2012 to 2016, he produced his new series "Assassination Classroom" was serialized in Weekly Shà Ânen Jump from July 2012 to March 2016, with its chapters collected in 21 volumes. It is also adapted into an anime.
The Elusive Samurai was serialized in Weekly Shà Ânen Jump from January 2021 to February 2026, with its chapters collected in 23 volumes as of December 2025. The series won the 69th Shogakukan Manga Award in 2024.