Azuma, Hideo

Also known as 吾妻ひでお (Azuma Hideo)

Hello, My Name (in English) is…

Hideo Azuma, as the name of a real person, has no special significance in Tezuka’s manga.

Distinguishing Features

Visually based on his real-life namesake, Azuma is noticeable for his short, squat frame, with sketchy hair and a fuzzy little moustache.

Status: Manga Artist (★)

Born on February 6, 1950 in Urahoro, Hokkaidō, Japan, Azuma is a real-life manga artist who made his professional debut in 1969 in the Akita Shoten manga magazine Manga King.  He is most well known for his science fiction lolicon-themed works appearing in magazines such as Weekly Shonen Champion.

Notable Roles

A contemporary of Osamu Tezuka’s, Hideo Azuma has made a single appearance in Rainbow Parakeet (1981-83).