- Language
- Japanese
- Occupation
- Mangaka
- Gender
- Male
- Date of birth
- 1967-09-24
- Hometown
- Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan
- Years active
- 1994
Shinobu Kaitani
甲斐谷忍
Hobbies: Watching horse racing, travel
Special skills: Calligraphy, spoon bending
Graduated in with a degree in Engineering from Kagoshima University. Currently resides in in Sakai, Chiba Prefecture. Kaitani received the prestigious Tezuka Prize in 1991 for Mou Hitori no Boku (Another Me). In 1993, his series Suizan Police Gang was serialized in Shoukan Shounen Jump. In 1995, he co-illustrated the series Sommelier in the magazine Manga Allman to great acclaim. His baseball series One Outs, ended its run in Business Jump with 20 tankoubon released. Eiichiro Oda (One Piece) worked as his assistant for a while.
Liar Game, his most popular work to date, has been adapted into two seasons of a highly-rated drama series as well as a live-action movie.
Signature works
Career timeline
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20082026
Genre preference
- Psychological26%
- Drama23%
- Comedy14%
- Mystery11%
- Action9%
- Sports9%
- Supernatural6%
- Adventure3%
Frequent collaborators
Frequently asked questions
What is Shinobu Kaitani's name in other languages?
Shinobu Kaitani is also known as 甲斐谷忍.
When is Shinobu Kaitani's birthday?
Shinobu Kaitani was born on September 24, 1967.
How old is Shinobu Kaitani?
Shinobu Kaitani is 58 years old.
What is Shinobu Kaitani's gender?
Shinobu Kaitani is male.
What does Shinobu Kaitani do?
Shinobu Kaitani works as Mangaka.
What language does Shinobu Kaitani voice in?
Shinobu Kaitani performs in Japanese.
Where is Shinobu Kaitani from?
Shinobu Kaitani is from Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan.
