Kenji Tsuruta

is a Japanese mangaka and illustrator. Among his most famous works is the science fiction series "Spirit of Wonder", which has been adapted into an anime series and brought him much acclaim.

Profile

During his years in university as a student of optical science, Tsuruta, who had initially wanted to be a photographer, had been inspired by the works of numerous science fiction authors, such as Robert A. Heinlein, and manga artists, such as Yukinobu Hoshino and his manga "Sabertooth Tiger", which had inspired him to create manga.] He has also received the Hayakawa Award for best illustrator, in 2000.

Works

Tankōbon

*"Spirit of Wonder"
*nihongo|"SF Meibutsū - Shoki Sakuhinshū"|SF名物－初期作品集
*"Abenobashi Mahō Shōtengai" (character designs, author of manga)
*"Forget-me-not"
*nihongo|"Nippon Furusato Chinbotsu"|日本ふるさと沈没 (anthology)
*nihongo|"Omoide Emanon"|おもいでエマノン (original story: Shinji Kajio)

Artbooks

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*"Eternal"
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Other works

* "The Sky Crawlers" (illustrations)

References

External links

*ja icon [http://www2.odn.ne.jp/ihatov/SBC/ Scientific Boys Club (certified fansite)]