- Language
- Japanese
- Occupation
- Mangaka
- Gender
- Male
- Date of birth
- 1954-01-29
- Hometown
- Obihiro, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan
- Years active
- 1975
Yukinobu Hoshino
星野之宣
After dropping out of Aichi Prefectural University of Fine Arts and Music, he made his professional debut when "Kotetsu no Queen" was published in Weekly Shonen Jump Extra in 1975. In the same year, he received the Tezuka Award as the best young comic creator for his Harukanaru Asa and quickly established himself as the most promising mangaka in 'hard' science-fiction manga.
His specialty is SF, but he is also interested in history; his most recent stories are concerned with ancient history and folklore.
His major works include 2001 Ya Monogatari, Yamataika, and Munakata Kyouju Denkikou.
His great uncle is the famous author, critic and poet Sei Itou (伊藤整).
Signature works
Career timeline
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19872009
Genre preference
- Sci-Fi30%
- Drama16%
- Adventure15%
- Mystery15%
- Action13%
- Supernatural5%
- Fantasy3%
- Horror3%
Frequent collaborators
Frequently asked questions
What is Yukinobu Hoshino's name in other languages?
Yukinobu Hoshino is also known as 星野之宣, ほしのゆきのぶ.
When is Yukinobu Hoshino's birthday?
Yukinobu Hoshino was born on January 29, 1954.
How old is Yukinobu Hoshino?
Yukinobu Hoshino is 72 years old.
What is Yukinobu Hoshino's gender?
Yukinobu Hoshino is male.
What does Yukinobu Hoshino do?
Yukinobu Hoshino works as Mangaka.
What language does Yukinobu Hoshino voice in?
Yukinobu Hoshino performs in Japanese.
Where is Yukinobu Hoshino from?
Yukinobu Hoshino is from Obihiro, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan.
