- Language
- Japanese
- Occupation
- Mangaka
- Gender
- Male
- Date of birth
- 1937-02-09
- Date of death
- 2021-12-11
- Hometown
- Tokyo, Japan
- Years active
- 1958, 2021
Hiroshi Hirata
平田弘史
Website | Wiki (jp)
Hiroshi Hirata was a Japanese manga artist best known in the United States for the samurai manga series Satsuma Gishiden, which is published in the United States by Dark Horse Comics. Hirata's works belong to the subset of manga known as "gekiga", and his artwork has a realistic style comparable to Goseki Kojima's work on Lone Wolf and Cub. He was also known for his use of elaborate calligraphy for dialogue.
Shinzou Tomi is his younger brother.Signature works
Career timeline
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19882010
Genre preference
- Drama39%
- Action33%
- Horror6%
- Psychological6%
- Adventure4%
- Comedy4%
- Supernatural4%
- Romance4%
Frequent collaborators
Frequently asked questions
What is Hiroshi Hirata's name in other languages?
Hiroshi Hirata is also known as 平田弘史, 加治一生, Kaji Issei, Issei Kaji.
When is Hiroshi Hirata's birthday?
Hiroshi Hirata was born on February 9, 1937.
How old is Hiroshi Hirata?
Hiroshi Hirata is 84 years old.
When did Hiroshi Hirata die?
Hiroshi Hirata passed away on December 11, 2021.
What is Hiroshi Hirata's gender?
Hiroshi Hirata is male.
What does Hiroshi Hirata do?
Hiroshi Hirata works as Mangaka.
What language does Hiroshi Hirata voice in?
Hiroshi Hirata performs in Japanese.
Where is Hiroshi Hirata from?
Hiroshi Hirata is from Tokyo, Japan.
