Shohei Harumoto
Encyclopedia
is a Japanese manga artist
from Nerima, Tokyo
.
Harumoto made his debut with a regular serialisation in Weekly Manga Action
, in 1987, his first breakthrough manga called Kirin
, about street racing
centered on a motorcycles was serialised in the motorcycle
magazine
, Mr Bike BG.
The majority of his work tend to be about motorcycle
s with the exception of SS
which is centralised about car
s
His manga SS has since been adapted into a movie to be released in early 2008.
Mangaka
is the Japanese word for a comic artist or cartoonist. Outside of Japan, manga usually refers to a Japanese comic book and mangaka refers to the author of the manga, who is usually Japanese...
from Nerima, Tokyo
Nerima, Tokyo
is one of the 23 special wards of Tokyo, Japan. In English, it calls itself Nerima City.As of August 1, 2007, the ward has an estimated population of 703,005 , and a density of 14,443 persons per km². 12,897 foreign residents are registered in the ward. 18.4% of the ward's population is over the...
.
Harumoto made his debut with a regular serialisation in Weekly Manga Action
Weekly Manga Action
is a Japanese seinen manga magazine pushlished on a weekly basis by Futabasha since 7 July 1967.-Currently serialized:Listed alphabetically.*Bar Lemon Heart...
, in 1987, his first breakthrough manga called Kirin
Kirin (manga)
is a Japanese manga series by Shohei Harumoto. It will be adapted into a live action film in 2011....
, about street racing
Street racing
Street racing is a form of unsanctioned and illegal motor racing which takes place on public roads. Street racing can either be spontaneous or well-planned and coordinated. Well coordinated races are planned in advance and often have people communicating via 2-way radio/citizens' band radio and...
centered on a motorcycles was serialised in the motorcycle
Motorcycle
A motorcycle is a single-track, two-wheeled motor vehicle. Motorcycles vary considerably depending on the task for which they are designed, such as long distance travel, navigating congested urban traffic, cruising, sport and racing, or off-road conditions.Motorcycles are one of the most...
magazine
Magazine
Magazines, periodicals, glossies or serials are publications, generally published on a regular schedule, containing a variety of articles. They are generally financed by advertising, by a purchase price, by pre-paid magazine subscriptions, or all three...
, Mr Bike BG.
The majority of his work tend to be about motorcycle
Motorcycle
A motorcycle is a single-track, two-wheeled motor vehicle. Motorcycles vary considerably depending on the task for which they are designed, such as long distance travel, navigating congested urban traffic, cruising, sport and racing, or off-road conditions.Motorcycles are one of the most...
s with the exception of SS
SS (manga)
is a manga by Shohei Harumoto which has been serialized in Shogakukan's Big Comic Superior between 2000 to 2003 over nine volumes. The manga has since been adapted into a live action movie by Toho.-Plot:...
which is centralised about car
Automobile
An automobile, autocar, motor car or car is a wheeled motor vehicle used for transporting passengers, which also carries its own engine or motor...
s
His manga SS has since been adapted into a movie to be released in early 2008.
Manga/book
| Title | Publisher | Volume | Serialisation | Year of print | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirin Kirin (manga) is a Japanese manga series by Shohei Harumoto. It will be adapted into a live action film in 2011.... |
Weekly Manga Action Weekly Manga Action is a Japanese seinen manga magazine pushlished on a weekly basis by Futabasha since 7 July 1967.-Currently serialized:Listed alphabetically.*Bar Lemon Heart... Shōnen Gahosha Shonen Gahosha is a Japanese publisher named for Shōnen Gaho one of its first magazines. Founded in 1945, it previously published driving manuals and English conversation guides. Now it is known for magazines such as biweekly seinen manga Young King, the monthly manga serials Young King OURs and Monthly Young King... |
〜34 | 1987 | known in Asian prints as Thunderstorm Rider (暴風騎士) | |
| SS SS (manga) is a manga by Shohei Harumoto which has been serialized in Shogakukan's Big Comic Superior between 2000 to 2003 over nine volumes. The manga has since been adapted into a live action movie by Toho.-Plot:... |
Shogakukan Shogakukan is a Japanese publisher of dictionaries, literature, manga, non-fiction, DVDs, and other media in Japan.Shogakukan founded Shueisha which founded Hakusensha. These are three separate companies, but are together called the Hitotsubashi Group, one of the largest publishing groups in Japan... |
9 | Big Comic Superior Big Comic Superior is a semimonthly seinen manga magazine published since 1987-07-01 by Shogakukan in Japan. Its target audience is somewhere between the audience for Big Comic Original and Big Comic Spirits.... |
2000〜2003 | |
| Hi! Hi! Hi! | Shōnen Gahosha Shonen Gahosha is a Japanese publisher named for Shōnen Gaho one of its first magazines. Founded in 1945, it previously published driving manuals and English conversation guides. Now it is known for magazines such as biweekly seinen manga Young King, the monthly manga serials Young King OURs and Monthly Young King... |
3 | 2004 | ||
| CB Gan | Shogakukan Shogakukan is a Japanese publisher of dictionaries, literature, manga, non-fiction, DVDs, and other media in Japan.Shogakukan founded Shueisha which founded Hakusensha. These are three separate companies, but are together called the Hitotsubashi Group, one of the largest publishing groups in Japan... |
8 | Big Comic Spirits Big Comic Spirits is a weekly Japanese seinen manga magazine published by Shogakukan and aimed at males 20–25 years old. It originally launched on October 14, 1980. The culture of food, sports, love relationships, and business provide the themes for its featured series, which often question conventional values... |
2004〜2007 | |
| Tekkon: Shohei Harumoto Illustration Works | Shōnen Gahosha Shonen Gahosha is a Japanese publisher named for Shōnen Gaho one of its first magazines. Founded in 1945, it previously published driving manuals and English conversation guides. Now it is known for magazines such as biweekly seinen manga Young King, the monthly manga serials Young King OURs and Monthly Young King... |
2004 | |||
| Shohei Harumoto Ride | 〜6 | 2007〜 |