Naoki Urasawa (born January 2, 1960 in Fuchu, Tokyo, Japan) is a mangaka. He graduated from Meisei University with a degree in economics. He made his professional manga debut with "Beta!!" in 1984. Three of his series have been adapted into anime: "Yawara! A Fashionable Judo Girl", "Master Keaton", and "Monster". Wikipedia
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