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Masanori Morita

b. 1966

Japanese manga artist

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About Masanori Morita

Born 1966. Masanori Morita is a Japanese mangaka and illustrator, known for Rokudenashi Blues and Rookies (manga).

is a Japanese manga artist known for his works Rokudenashi Blues and Rookies. He made his debut while still in high school and was an assistant of Tetsuo Hara on Fist of the North Star.

Works Serialized manga (1988–1997); serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Shōnen Jump and collected in 42 volumes Rookies (1998–2003); serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Shōnen Jump and collected in 24 volumes (2009); one-shot published in Shueisha's Weekly Young Jump (2005–2015, 2019); serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Shōnen Jump (2005–2006) and Weekly Young Jump (2007–2015, 2019) and collected in 20 volumes (2022–2024); serialized in Shueisha's Grand Jump

Other Bachi – Atari Rock (1987); one-shot published in Shueisha's Weekly Shōnen Jump and collected in one volume with other one-shot stories in 1988 (reissued in 2010) (2004); collection of one-shot stories published from 1991 to 2004 (reissued in 2010) (2005; collection of one-shot stories) Hello Baby (2007); one-shot illustrated by Takeshi Obata and published in Shueisha's Jump Square (2014); one-shot illustrated and published in Shueisha's Weekly Young Jump (2016); one-shot illustrated by and published in Shueisha's Miracle Jump (2017); illustrated book published by

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Known for
Rokudenashi Blues, Rookies (manga)
Also known as
Morita Masanori

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Masanori Morita?

Japanese manga artist

When was Masanori Morita born?

Masanori Morita was born on 22 December 1966 in Rittō-shi.

What is Masanori Morita's occupation?

Masanori Morita is a mangaka and illustrator.

What is Masanori Morita known for?

Masanori Morita is known for Rokudenashi Blues and Rookies (manga).

What nationality is Masanori Morita?

Masanori Morita is Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Masanori Morita

· Wikidata: Q3297171

· DBpedia: Masanori Morita

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