Age, Biography and Wiki
Mitsutoshi Shimabukuro was born on 19 May, 1975 in Naha, Okinawa, Japan, is a Japanese manga artist. Discover Mitsutoshi Shimabukuro's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 48 years old?
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| Occupation |
Manga artist |
| Age |
48 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
19 May, 1975 |
| Birthday |
19 May |
| Birthplace |
Naha, Okinawa, Japan |
| Nationality |
Japan
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Mitsutoshi Shimabukuro Height, Weight & Measurements
At 48 years old, Mitsutoshi Shimabukuro height not available right now. We will update Mitsutoshi Shimabukuro's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Mitsutoshi Shimabukuro Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Mitsutoshi Shimabukuro worth at the age of 48 years old? Mitsutoshi Shimabukuro’s income source is mostly from being a successful Manga artist. He is from Japan. We have estimated Mitsutoshi Shimabukuro's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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| Source of Income |
Manga artist |
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Timeline
Mitsutoshi Shimabukuro (島袋 光年) is a Japanese manga artist.
Shimabukuro was born in Naha, Okinawa, and made his debut as a professional artist in 1996, in Weekly Shōnen Jump.
He first gained success with his comedy series Seikimatsu Leader den Takeshi! (1997–2002), but is better known for Toriko which was serialized from 2008 to 2016 and has over 25 million copies in circulation.
His first serial, Seikimatsu Leader den Takeshi! (1997–2002), earned him the Akatsuka Award for best new manga writer and the 2001 Shogakukan Manga Award for children's manga.
In 2002, he was arrested and convicted of violating child prostitution laws, including paying a 16-year-old girl ¥80,000 to have sex.
As a result of the arrest, Seikimatsu Leader Den Takeshi! was cancelled by Weekly Shōnen Jump.
Shimabukuro was sentenced to two years in prison.
However, the sentence was suspended for four years.
In 2004, Shimabukuro returned to manga with a sports comedy, Ring, which continued for 3 volumes (24 chapters) in Super Jump magazine.
He then temporarily resumed serialization of Seikimatsu Leader den Takeshi! in Super Jump in 2005.
Shimabukuro returned to work for Weekly Shōnen Jump in 2008 with Toriko.
It became one of the magazine's top sellers, with over 25 million copies in circulation, and was nominated for the 2nd Manga Taishō award in 2009.
He ranked 14th on Nikkei Entertainment's list of the most successful manga artists between 2010 and 2011.
Toriko was adapted into an anime television series by Toei Animation that aired from 2011 to 2014 before the manga ended in November 2016.
The manga was released in North America by Viz Media and the anime by Funimation.
Shimabukuro is friends with Eiichiro Oda, author of One Piece. In 2011, the two created the Toriko and One Piece crossover one-shot Taste of the Devil Fruit.
Shimabukuro stated that he came up with the bulk of the story while Oda gave suggestions.
Shimabukuro published two one-shots in April 2017; Warai no Ōji Penpenpen for Saikyō Jump on April 1 and Chingiri in Weekly Shōnen Jump on April 24.
He then contributed two more one-shots to the September 2017 issue of Grand Jump; Jijī 100% and Halftime.
In April 2018, Shimabukuro released a one-shot called Build King in Weekly Shonen Jump.
In November 2020, the one-shot became a serial in the same magazine.
In December, Shimabukuro revealed that he has switched to digital production of manga.
Build King ended in an April 2021 issue, but its third and final tankōbon will feature additional content.
