Shohei Harumoto
Japanese manga artist (died 2025)
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Shohei Harumoto (東本 昌平, Harumoto Shōhei; 5 September ?-27 July 2025) was a Japanese manga artist from Nerima, Tokyo.
| Shohei Harumoto | |
|---|---|
| Born | Nerima, Tokyo, Japan |
| Died | July 27, 2025 |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Area | Manga artist |
Notable works | Kirin SS |
Harumoto made his debut with a regular serialisation in Weekly Manga Action, in 1987, his first breakthrough manga called Kirin, about street racing centered on a motorcycle was serialised in the motorcycle magazine, Mr Bike BG.[1]
The majority of his work tended to be about motorcycles with the exception of SS which is centralised about cars.
His manga SS was adapted into a live-action film that was released on January 12, 2008. Kirin also received a live-action film adaptation that was released on March 3, 2012.
Harumoto died on 27 July 2025.[2]
Known works
Manga/book
| Title | Publisher | Volume | Serialisation | Year of print | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirin | Weekly Manga Action Shōnen Gahosha |
〜34 | 1987 | known in Asian prints as Thunderstorm Rider (暴風騎士) | |
| SS | Shogakukan | 9 | Big Comic Superior | 2000〜2003 | |
| Hi! Hi! Hi! | Shōnen Gahosha | 3 | 2004 | ||
| CB Gan | Shogakukan | 8 | Big Comic Spirits | 2004〜2007 | |
| Tekkon: Shohei Harumoto Illustration Works | Shōnen Gahosha | 2004 | |||
| Shohei Harumoto Ride | 〜6 | 〜 |
Character design
- The Screamer (Magical Zoo, 1985)
