- Language
- Japanese
- Occupation
- Mangaka
- Gender
- Female
- Date of birth
- 1957-07-30
- Date of death
- 2010-01-27
- Hometown
- Hyougo Prefecture, Japan
- Years active
- 1986, 2010
Keiko Tobe
戸部けいこ
When she was in second grade, she made her first manga "The Three Ghosts". It was about three ghosts with different personalities having slapstick adventures in their owner's mansion. She then decided to be a mangaka. Her older brother also wanted to be a mangaka and he submitted all his manga artwork to Garo before shifting to oil painting and passing down his tools to her.
After graduating, she married and had two sons. When her younger son was in kindergarten, he had a male classmate with autism. Later, she met the autistic boy's mother who said she wanted him to be a 'cheerful working adult'. This inspired Tobe to create "With the Light," a manga dealing with autistic children. At that time, there were very few manga about disabilities and they never received attention. "With the Light" changed perspectives on this issue.
Signature works
Genre preference
- Drama18%
- Horror18%
- Mystery18%
- Action9%
- Psychological9%
- Sci-Fi9%
- Slice of Life9%
- Supernatural9%
Frequent collaborators
Frequently asked questions
What is Keiko Tobe's name in other languages?
Keiko Tobe is also known as 戸部けいこ.
When is Keiko Tobe's birthday?
Keiko Tobe was born on July 30, 1957.
How old is Keiko Tobe?
Keiko Tobe is 52 years old.
When did Keiko Tobe die?
Keiko Tobe passed away on January 27, 2010.
What is Keiko Tobe's gender?
Keiko Tobe is female.
What does Keiko Tobe do?
Keiko Tobe works as Mangaka.
What language does Keiko Tobe voice in?
Keiko Tobe performs in Japanese.
Where is Keiko Tobe from?
Keiko Tobe is from Hyougo Prefecture, Japan.
