How Did Hirohiko Araki Become a Mangaka?

Hirohiko Araki is one of the most unique mangaka working today. His artistic style takes inspiration from classic Renaissance sculptures and fashion illustrations and has transformed over his 30+ years of publishing from an elevated version of ‘80s kitsch to its own wholly original androgynous look. Araki himself is also an unusual guy, deeply influenced by Western pop and rock music, notoriously forgetful, and somehow managing to look like a 30-something despite being 58.

Today, we’ll take a closer look at how the author of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure started his career as a manga artist and how his many decades of experience have shaped his works over time. Let’s get started!

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