Takeshi Obata date of birth:
February 11, 1969
How old is Takeshi Obata?
57
Where was Takeshi Obata born?
Niigata, Niigata Prefecture
Takeshi Obata body shape:
Average
What color are Takeshi Obata's eyes?
Black
What color is Takeshi Obata's hair?
Black
What is Takeshi Obata's ethnicity?
Asian
What is Takeshi Obata nationality?
Japanese
What is Takeshi Obata's occupation?
Manga artist, Game artist, Artist, Illustrator, Penciller, Inker
Short Biography
Takeshi Obata (小畑 健, Obata Takeshi, born February 11, 1969) is a Japanese manga artist that usually works as the illustrator in collaboration with a writer. He first gained international attention for Hikaru no Go (1998–2003) with Yumi Hotta, but is better known for Death Note (2003–2006) and Bakuman. (2008–2012) with Tsugumi Ohba. Obata has mentored several well-known manga artists, including Nobuhiro Watsuki of Rurouni Kenshin fame, Black Cat creator Kentaro Yabuki, and Eyeshield 21 artist Yusuke Murata.