Kenji Tsuruta

is a Japanese manga artist. Among his most famous works is the science fiction series Spirit of Wonder, which has been adapted into an anime series and brought him much acclaim.

Profile During his formative years in university as a student of optical science, Tsuruta, who had initially wanted to be a photographer, had been inspired by the works of numerous science fiction authors, such as Robert A. Heinlein, and manga artists, such as Yukinobu Hoshino and his manga Sabertooth Tiger, which had inspired him to create manga. He has also cited Tetsuya Chiba and his manga among his inspirations. He has also received the Hayakawa Award for best illustrator, in 2000.

Works Tankōbon Spirit of Wonder (serialized in Morning and Monthly Afternoon, 1986–1994)

Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi (character designs, illustrator of manga) Forget-me-not original story: Shinji Kajio original story: Shinji Kajio

La Pomme Prisonnière (ポム・プリゾニエール, 2014) , 2017

Artbooks

Eternal

Other works The Sky Crawlers (illustrations)