- Language
- Japanese
- Occupation
- Mangaka
- Gender
- Male
- Hometown
- Yokohama City, Japan
- Years active
- 1970
Hiroji Tani
谷弘兒
He is a Japanese mangaka and illustrator. He grew up near the United States military bases around Yokohama and was exposed to American comics and pulp magazines at an early age. He was heavily influenced by the work of Hannes Bok, cover illustrator for Weird Tales and other sci-fi pulps.
He debuted as a manga artist in Garo in 1970, with his work "Ryuusei." His famous works include "Bara to Kenjuu" and "Kaiketsu Shinkirou." His artwork can be characterized by an attenuated, even apparitional, quality. Fantasy themes and aristocratic European settings are typical in his works. His work is a departure from what was then the Japanese alternative manga mainstream of reworked folklore, ghost stories, war memories, psychedelic reveries, and bohemian romances.
Signature works
Genre preference
- Drama21%
- Fantasy17%
- Sci-Fi17%
- Horror14%
- Psychological14%
- Supernatural7%
- Romance7%
- Action3%
Frequent collaborators
Frequently asked questions
What is Hiroji Tani's name in other languages?
Hiroji Tani is also known as 谷弘兒, 谷弘児, たにひろじ, 陰溝蝿児, Hiroyuki Ootani (大谷弘行).
How old is Hiroji Tani?
Hiroji Tani is 73 years old.
What is Hiroji Tani's gender?
Hiroji Tani is male.
What does Hiroji Tani do?
Hiroji Tani works as Mangaka.
What language does Hiroji Tani voice in?
Hiroji Tani performs in Japanese.
Where is Hiroji Tani from?
Hiroji Tani is from Yokohama City, Japan.
