About Makoto Tateno
Born 1950. Makoto Tateno is a Japanese mangaka.
, who also uses the pen name Shinjuku Tango, is a Japanese manga artist who made her debut in 1986. Tateno regards her influences as being Go Nagai and Osamu Tezuka. Two of her best-known works are Yellow and Happy Boys. For the latter, she used the actors from the live-action drama for her character design - among them protagonist Kōji Seto and also Gaku Shindou and Kenta Kamakari as gentlemen hosts. Several of her works have been translated into English, including King of Cards, Hate to Love You, Omen, Red Angel, 9th Sleep, Hero Heel, Ka Shin Fu, Steal Moon, and Yellow.
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Who is Makoto Tateno?
Japanese manga artist
When was Makoto Tateno born?
Makoto Tateno was born in 1950 in Toyama.
What is Makoto Tateno's occupation?
Makoto Tateno is a mangaka.
What nationality is Makoto Tateno?
Makoto Tateno is Japanese.
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