Yukinobu Tatsu

Yukinobu Tatsu is a Japanese manga artist best known for creating the supernatural action-comedy series *Dandadan*. He was born in Japan; specific birth and death dates are not widely recorded. Tatsu entered the comics industry as an assistant to prominent creators, working under Tatsuki Fujimoto on *Fire Punch* and *Chainsaw Man*, and under Yuji Kaku on *Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku*. These experiences sharpened his dynamic storytelling and kinetic art style, which blends detailed character work with fluid, high-energy action sequences. His breakout as a writer-artist came with *Dandadan*, a series that fuses alien encounters, yokai folklore, and offbeat humor, earning him a dedicated readership. Tatsu’s key collaborator on the series has been his editorial team at Shueisha’s *Shonen Jump+*. Since its debut in 2021, *Dandadan* has been praised for its inventive premise and rapid pacing, and Tatsu has been credited as artist, colorist, inker, and writer across its run. His later career continues to focus on *Dandadan*, with an anime adaptation expanding his audience. Major awards for Tatsu include a nomination for the 2023 Harvey Award for Best Manga. His legacy lies in revitalizing the shonen genre with a fresh, genre-blending voice.