20 Hojo Tsukasa $@KL>r;J(B
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This article is from the Manga FAQ, by Steve Pearl starbuck@cybercomm.net with numerous contributions by others.
20 Hojo Tsukasa $@KL>r;J(B
Another Shonen Jump celebrity of the 80's, though he hasn't had much success
since City Hunter finished.
(born 5th March, 1959)
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Cat's Eye $@%-%c%C%D(B$@%"%$(B - serialized on Shonen Jump 1981-4, 18
volumes @ Y360, 10 volumes @ Y1000.
This is a story about three sisters in search of their lost father, who
was a famous artist. They steal his works of art from museums/galleries to
make him recognize their presence in the world. (It has been said that
some of the techniques and methods portrayed in the manga come from a Gu
Long novel about Che Lieu Xian, the master thief.)
Short Story Collection 1: Gift from Angel $@E7;H$NB#$j$b$N(B - published by
Shueisha, 1988, Y360.
One story is about a pair of lovers always quarrelling and not admitting
that they're suited for each other. But their future daughter comes and
helps them realise their love.
City Hunter - serialized on Shonen Jump, 1985-92, 35 volumes @ Y390.
About Ryo Saeba, the sukebe troubleshooter and Kaori, his long-suffering,
hammer-wielding female assistant. (Hojo was compelled to draw City Hunter
because he was tired of drawing from a woman's point of view.) Jackie Chan
stars in the Hong Kong movie of the same name.
Sakura no Hanasaki kukoro $@:y$N2V:i$/$3$m(B - serialized on Shonen Jump,
1993, Y390.
Hojo Tsukasa Illustration Collection $@KL>r;J%$%i%9%H=8(B - artbook,
published by Shuueisha, 1991, Y1000.
Komorebi no moto de... $@$3$b$lM[$N2<$G!D(B [Beneath the Dappled Shade] -
serialized on Shonen Jump, 1993, 3 volumes @ Y390.
A sensitive story about two kids: Sara, who can emphasise with plants, and
Tatsuya, her friend.
RASH!! - serialized on Shonen Jump, 1994-5, 2 volumes @ Y390.
The main character is a Kaori-like nurse with a tendency to beat people
up. Mercilessly (or mercifully) terminated by Jump editors.
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