About Rei Hiroe
Born 1972. Rei Hiroe is a Japanese illustrator and mangaka.
is a Japanese manga artist, best known for his manga Black Lagoon. When he is working on doujin comics, he goes by the name Red Bear. Hiroe's manga were originally published by Kadokawa Shoten in the 1990s, but none were complete. As a response, Hiroe transferred to Shogakukan in the early 2000s, where all of his manga released before Black Lagoon were republished and re-released.
Works Manga Hisuikyo Kitan (1992 – 1994) Shook Up! (1998 – 1999) Phantom Bullet (2000) Black Lagoon (2002 – ongoing) 341 Sentōdan (2019 – ongoing)
Anime Black Lagoon (2006 – 2011) – Original creator Re:Creators (2017) – Original story, concept and character designer
Light novel Black Lagoon (2008 – 2011) – Illustrator
Art books Barrage Call Mission Reighborhood
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Who is Rei Hiroe?
Japanese manga artist (1972–)
When was Rei Hiroe born?
Rei Hiroe was born on 5 December 1972 in Kanagawa Prefecture.
What is Rei Hiroe's occupation?
Rei Hiroe is an illustrator and mangaka.
What nationality is Rei Hiroe?
Rei Hiroe is Japanese.
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