
He often both wrote and drew his manga, developed character and story concepts, and supervised many anime and merchandise adaptations to protect his vision.
Yes. He set up a production company to handle rights, licensing, and adaptations, helping his ideas reach TV, toys, and other media.
Not always. Several of his stories include mature themes, violence, and erotic elements—check age ratings before sharing with young readers.
Yes. Some titles shocked audiences with darker or risqué content, sparking public debate and occasional calls for censorship in their day.
Many of his major titles have official translations and reprints, though availability differs by country and publisher.
He worked with animators, writers, and artists on adaptations and joint projects, contributing ideas while teams handled animation or merchandising.
Yes. Over the decades his creations have been revisited in new anime, films, games, and reprints, keeping his work visible to new generations.
Look for collected editions and art books to see his bold linework, dynamic action layouts, and mix of humor, horror, and spectacle.