Shohei Harumoto (東本 昌平, Harumoto Shōhei, born 5 September ?) is a Japanese manga artist from Nerima, Tokyo.
| Shohei Harumoto | |
|---|---|
| Born | Nerima, Tokyo, Japan |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Area(s) | Manga artist |
Notable works | Kirin SS |
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.[1]
The majority of his work tend to be about motorcycles with the exception of SS which is centralised about cars
His manga SS has since been adapted into a movie to be released in early 2008.
Known works
Manga/book
| Title | Publisher | Volume | Serialisation | Year of print | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirin | Weekly Manga Action Shōnen Gahosha | 〜34 | 1987 | known in Asian prints as Thunderstorm Rider (暴風騎士) | |
| SS | Shogakukan | 9 | Big Comic Superior | 2000〜2003 | |
| Hi! Hi! Hi! | Shōnen Gahosha | 3 | 2004 | ||
| CB Gan | Shogakukan | 8 | Big Comic Spirits | 2004〜2007 | |
| Tekkon: Shohei Harumoto Illustration Works | Shōnen Gahosha | 2004 | |||
| Shohei Harumoto Ride | 〜6 | 100000000000〜 |
Character design
- The Screamer (Magical Zoo, 1985)