Nozomu Tamaki

Nozomu Tamaki, born October 7, 1966, in Setagaya, Tokyo, is a Japanese manga artist best known for creating the supernatural action series *Dance in the Vampire Bund*. The series, which blends political intrigue with vampire mythology, was licensed in English by Seven Seas Entertainment and adapted into a twelve-episode anime by studio Shaft. Tamaki’s path into comics began with his work as an artist and inker, and his style is characterized by dynamic, detailed linework and a flair for dramatic, character-driven storytelling. He is credited on twelve issues in our catalog, spanning 2012 to 2024, with notable titles including the *Dance in the Vampire Bund* omnibus, its sequel *Age of Scarlet Order*, and the series *Don’t Meddle with My Daughter*. His key collaborators include writer and co-creator on later projects, though his solo work on *Vampire Bund* remains his signature. Tamaki’s later career has seen him continue to explore genre fiction, and his contributions to manga have earned him a dedicated readership. While major awards are not documented in available sources, his influence is evident in the enduring popularity of his flagship series.